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College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 3
Young MSU QB Separated Himself as Backup to Chiles

Young MSU QB Separated Himself as Backup to Chiles

Michigan State has the luxury of returning its starting quarterback this season, an advantage that a lot of other Big Ten teams don't have. But the Spartans did need to replace last season's backup quarterback, Tommy Schuster, and fortunately for them, ultimately, it wasn't a complicated decision.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 10, 2024

Spartans' Tommy Schuster Makes Plays When Given Chances

In football, no matter what level, the backup quarterback position can be one of the most unique spots on a team. Preparing all the tasks as a quarterback throughout the week, helping and observing the game for the starter to thrive but ready to make a name for themselves when given their opportunity.

Michigan State Spartans News / Spartan Shadows / August 7, 2024

Michigan State football: Backup QB is Big Ten’s returning completion percentage leader

Michigan State football backup quarterback Tommy Schuster is actually the Big Ten’s returning leader in completion percentage. You know the old saying, “When you have two quarterbacks, you have none”?

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College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 5, 2024
MSU Football Will Get Plenty Out of Backup QB

MSU Football Will Get Plenty Out of Backup QB

Tommy Schuster was a Michigan high school football hero, leading Chippewa Valley High School to a Division I state title in 2018. Schuster then quarterbacked FCS North Dakota for five seasons.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 5, 2024

Michigan State has Significant Depth at Quarterback

Michigan State football had a rough time last season, especially with its quarterbacks. It was like watching a roller coaster ride with more downs than ups.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 1, 2024

Michigan State QB Tommy Schuster Proved Himself This Spring

The Michigan State Spartans have their starter in transfer quarterback Aidan Chiles, who has received more hype than any Spartan signal-caller in recent memory.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 18, 2024
MSU Football's Jonathan Smith: Aiden Chiles has "advantage" in QB battle

MSU Football's Jonathan Smith: Aiden Chiles has "advantage" in QB battle

Michigan State head football coach Jonathan Smith offered a refreshing amount of honesty when asked about the Spartans' quarterback battle on the eve of spring practice.

Michigan State Spartans News / Spartan Shadows / January 7, 2024

Michigan State football lands experienced, productive transfer QB

Michigan State football has picked up a commitment from a fourth quarterback this offseason in the former of a North Dakota transfer. The Michigan State football quarterback room is dramatically different than it was just a month ago.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 7, 2024
Michigan State Football Adds 2nd Transfer Quarterback

Michigan State Football Adds 2nd Transfer Quarterback

After all three scholarship quarterbacks from Michigan State football's 2023 roster entered the transfer portal this offseason, new head coach Jonathan Smith's overhaul of that position group appears to be complete.

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