Michigan State football ranks No. 17 in On3 preseason power rankings

In the latest preseason Big Ten power rankings released by Ari Wasserman of On3, Michigan State football is ranked No. 17 out of 18 teams. The Spartans, under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, are positioned just ahead of only Purdue. The rankings reflect growing concerns about the team's struggles, including the longest active bowl drought in the Big Ten since they last finished above.500 in 2021. Analysts point to a disappointing transfer portal haul as a factor in their low projection. Some believe there is potential for improvement this season, predicting a possibility of reaching a bowl game depending on performance.

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