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  The Michigan State Spartans had a rough 2023. Thank goodness that season is over. The head coach getting fired early in the season, along with some pretty strong accusations, was just the beginning. Washington coming to town made the Spartans realize they had a lot of work to do if they wanted to compete for a national title. Despite having a coaching change early in the season the Spartans finished    4-8.  The off-season presented a new coaching hire in Johnathan Smith, a proven winner whose offenses have a balanced attack. This was a big hire being they were able to hire Smith away from his Alma Mater! Despite last season, I think Michigan State has the potential to make a bowl game this year. 2024: Prediction  6-6

 I think Northwestern surprised everybody last year when they went 8-5 and won a bowl game.  After the dismissal of Pat Fitzgerald and all the drama surrounding the Wildcats, most college football pundits, including myself, thought it to be a rough year. However, first year coach David Braun had a plan and he executed it.  The wins over Wisconsin and Maryland were impressive, but the win over Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl put the icing on the cake. The message was clear: Northwestern is here and ready to compete, this is no longer a guaranteed win in the BIG 10.  In 2024 the Wildcats will open up against Miami Ohio. Their toughest match ups will probably be against Ohio State at Wrigley Field and then the following week at Michigan.    2024 PREDICTION:  7-5 or 8-4