Two-deep

Michigan State

vs Northwestern · Sat Oct 17 · 12:00 PM ET

71
73
OFF
82
DEF
Average
Full two-deepMatchup

Starters

  1. QBAlessio Milivojevic
  2. RBJaziun Patterson
  3. WRRodney Bullard Jr.
  4. TEBrennan Parachek
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 11
    71
    Alessio MilivojevicRS SO
    Starter
  2. 2
    62
    Cam FancherRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 15
    55
    Leo HannanRS FR
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RB
  1. 0
    80
    Cam EdwardsRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 4
    66
    Jaziun PattersonRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 21
    57
    Marvis ParrishSO/TR
WR-X
  1. 3
    65
    Rodney Bullard Jr.RS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 8
    65
    KK SmithRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 5
    49
    Samson GashFR
WR-Z
  1. 6
    78
    Fredrick MooreRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 14
    53
    Bryson WilliamsRS FR
SLOT
  1. 13
    71
    Chrishon McCrayRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 19
    53
    Charles TaplinRS FR
  3. 17
    53
    Braylon CollierRS FR
TE
  1. 82
    77
    Brennan ParachekRS JR
    Starter
  2. 31
    53
    Jayden SavouryRS FR
  3. 88
    48
    Kai RiosRS SR/TR
LT
  1. 75
    76
    Ben MurawskiRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 73
    71
    Rustin YoungRS SO
  3. 54
    55
    Antonio JohnsonRS FR
LG
  1. 58
    61
    Conner MooreRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 77
    55
    Andrew DennisRS SO/TR
C
  1. 63
    77
    Trent FraleyRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 76
    61
    Drew NicholsRS FR
RG
  1. 52
    79
    Nick SharpeRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 70
    55
    Luka VincicRS SR/TR
RT
  1. 55
    67
    Rakeem JohnsonRS SO
    Starter
  2. 71
    67
    Robert Wright Jr.RS JR/TR
    TRANSFER

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Next game kickoff time

Michigan State Spartans plays Northwestern at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachPat Fitzgerald1st season
Offensive CoordinatorNick Sheridan
Defensive CoordinatorJoe Rossi

Team Stats

6 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
21.3
Yards/G
311.7
Pass Yds/G
187.5
Rush Yds/G
124.2
TO Margin
1
3rd Down %
42.50%
Total TD
14
Sacks
7
TFL
14
INT
2
Team Analysis
WHY #75 IN WS POWER
Results this season-6.0 pts

Lost to Nebraska Cornhuskers, who wasn't ranked, in week 4.

2025 SP+: 1.0

85%

Roster talent: 56th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #45 national

6%

Returning production: 21%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −6.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

28 adds in two-deep · avg 76 OVR · top add: K. Soares Jr. (DE, 90, from NC State)

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Michigan State Starting Quarterback

Michigan State Spartans starting lineup

Michigan State starting lineup: QB Alessio Milivojevic, RB Jaziun Patterson, WR-X Rodney Bullard Jr., TE Brennan Parachek. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Alessio Milivojevic is the projected starting quarterback for Michigan State as of October 15, 2026. Cam Fancher is listed second.

Michigan State also projects Jaziun Patterson at running back, Rodney Bullard Jr. at wide receiver and Brennan Parachek at tight end.

The full Michigan State Spartans two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Alessio Milivojevic · QBJaziun Patterson · RBRodney Bullard Jr. · WR-XBrennan Parachek · TE

Common questions

Who is Michigan State's starting quarterback?
Alessio Milivojevic is the projected starting quarterback for Michigan State as of October 15, 2026. Cam Fancher is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Michigan State?
Jaziun Patterson is the projected starter at running back for Michigan State, with Marvis Parrish listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Michigan State?
Rodney Bullard Jr. is the projected starter at wide receiver for Michigan State, with KK Smith listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Michigan State?
Brennan Parachek is the projected starter at tight end for Michigan State, with Jayden Savoury listed second.
When was the Michigan State Spartans depth chart last updated?
The Michigan State Spartans depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Michigan State's record last season?
Michigan State Spartans finished 4-8 (1-8 in Big Ten play).
When does Michigan State Spartans play next?
Michigan State Spartans plays Northwestern at home on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

Full Michigan State roster

Every player on the Michigan State Spartans depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Rodney Bullard Jr., KK Smith, Samson Gash

WR: Fredrick Moore, Bryson Williams

WR: Chrishon McCray, Charles Taplin, Braylon Collier

LT: Ben Murawski, Rustin Young, Antonio Johnson

LG: Conner Moore, Andrew Dennis

C: Trent Fraley, Drew Nichols

RG: Nick Sharpe, Luka Vincic

RT: Rakeem Johnson, Robert Wright Jr.

TE: Brennan Parachek, Jayden Savoury, Kai Rios, Carson Gulker

QB: Alessio Milivojevic, Cam Fancher, Leo Hannan

RB: Cam Edwards, Jaziun Patterson, Marvis Parrish, Brandon Tullis, Kenneth Williams

Defense

DE: Isaac Smith, Keahnist Thompson, Kekai Burnett

NT: Ben Roberts, Derrick Simmons

DT: Eli Coenen, Mikeshun Beeler, Carlos Hazelwood

DE: Kenny Soares Jr., Anelu Lafaele, Trey Lisle

WLB: Dion Crawford, Cam Stodghill

MLB: Brady Pretzlaff, Caleb Wheatland, Adam Shaw

CB: Tre Bell, NiJhay Burt

SS: Nikai Martinez, Aveon Grose

FS: Devin Vaught, Trevaughn Martinez

CB: Charles Brantley, Tyran Chappell

NB: Michael Richard, Khalil Majeed

RES: Joe Caudill, Jay Coyne, Tristan Comer, Jordan Hall

Special Teams

PT: Rhys Dakin, Alex Weeks

PK: Liam Boyd

KO: Liam Boyd

LS: Nick Duzansky

H: Rhys Dakin, Alex Weeks

PR: Chrishon McCray, Braylon Collier

KR: Kenneth Williams, Chrishon McCray