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3 Thoughts on Michigan Football and the Michigan State Spartans

By Chris Peterson

Oct 24, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh looks on during pre game warmups before a game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh looks on during pre game warmups before a game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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There is a talent gap

Just like with Michigan and Ohio State, there is a very real talent gap between the Wolverines and the Spartans and it’s probably bigger than the one between Michigan and Ohio State.

Looking at the top-100 list from Pro Football Focus of 2021 draft prospects, there aren’t any Spartans to be found, while Michigan has four listed: Cam McGrone, Kwity Paye, Aidan Hutchinson and Jalen Mayfield.

That list doesn’t even include Chris Evans, who has gotten plenty of NFL draft buzz after returning from academic issues for his senior season, as well as quarterback Joe Milton, who will be draft eligible after this season.

Michigan is 18th in the 247 team talent rankings for 2020 and Michigan State is 35th, so that tells you that the Spartans have more talent than you might realize, but going across the board, I’d give Michigan the advantage at basically every position.

As we detailed here, Michigan State does have some dudes, but the Spartans have really fallen off talent wise in recent years and fixing that will be Tucker’s first job as head coach, cause right now, they just don’t have the horses.

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