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CLOSER LOOK: Is Alessio Milivojevic the Spartan QB answer? | MSU football BIGGEST concern so far?

By Spartans IllustratedSeptember 22, 2026

Michigan State Spartans face tough questions at quarterback as Alessio Milivojevic struggles against Notre Dame’s elite secondary. After a promising start versus MAC opponents, Milivojevic’s four turnover-worthy throws and a brutal 38.9 Pro Football Focus grade raise concerns about his readiness for Big Ten play. Can the Spartans rely on him to bounce back, or will offensive line issues and a thin wide receiver corps hold the team back?

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