Expectations high as No. 15 Michigan State hosts Western Michigan

The biggest question for No. 15 Michigan State going into this season is pretty simple.

How will the Spartans handle increased expectations?

There certainly weren't any for Michigan State going into last year. The Spartans were unranked going into head coach Mel Tucker's second year -- which followed a COVID-shortened first year -- and qualifying for any bowl game would be considered a good season.

All the Spartans did