As we review the Michigan State Spartans odds for 2008 we know that they were in every game last season, and six of their losses came by 7 points or less.  If they can finish off games, they will be tough to beat this 2008 season.

Michigan State running back Javon Ringer rushed for 1,447 yards last season, and he still had to split the carries with Jehuu Caulcrick.  He had one of the best seasons in Michigan State's history.  Ringer will likely see a heavy load this year.  1,500+ yards is not only duable, but very likely.  He is the fastest back in the big ten, as well as the shiftiest.  He will be the focal point of the offense this season.  Surprisingly in his final 6 games last season his best one was against Michigan where he got 128 yards rushing.  This season they will play on the road vs. Michigan on October 25th.  Their rival, Michigan has claimed the Paul Bunyan trophy from the Spartans 6 straight times.  But this year they should get their revenge.  The Big 10 odds at Bodoglife.com currently have Javon Ringer 35/1 Odds to win the 2008 Heisman Trophy.

The key to winning this season falls on the shoulders of quarterback Brian Hoyer.  Michigan State senior QB has been named a finalist for the Unitas Golden Arm Award which goes to the top senior quarterback in the nation.  There is no question he will be one of the top QB's in the Big 10 this season.  Hoyer played well last season, especially the final two games of the regular season leading his team to two big wins over Purdue and Penn State.  The Spartans got there first Bowl game in four years.  Hoyer had a bad Bowl game against Boston College with 5 turnovers and 4 interceptions.  The Big 10 odds at Bodoglife.com currently have Michigan State 100/1 to win the 2009 BCS national championship.

After losing five of five games by six points or less last season, the Spartans should be better in 2008 at closing games.  Devin Thomas caught more than twice as many passes as his teammates did last season.  He should be a big threat this season for QB Brian Hoyer.  Coach Mark Dantonio, after three straight losing seasons, took over the team last year and got them back to a Bowl game.  They were in every game last season and if they can pull off some of those victories, a January Bowl game is not out of the question.  The Big 10 odds at Bodoglife.com currently have Michigan State 10/1 Odds to win the Big 10 Conference  

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