CFB: Top-5 MSU QBs in the BCS Era

Being a quarterback at Michigan State has taken on a bigger name in recent years. After being noted as "little brother" in 2007, the fire has ignited in the soul of State. A couple of Big Ten championships in recent years leading to a Rose Bowl win and CFB Playoff appearance couldn't have been done with just anyone under center. Here we will rank the top Michigan State pass throwers since the beginning of the BCS era.

5. Brian Hoyer (2005-2008):

•6,159 Yards.

•25 TDs - 23 INTs.

•121.3 Ratin.

•1-3 vs. Michigan.

4. Jeff Smoker (2000-2003):

•8,932 Yards.

•61 TDs - 39 INTs.

•135.5 Rating.

•1-3 vs. Michigan.

3. Drew Stanton (2003-2006):

•6,524 Yards.

•42 TDs - 28 INTs.

•138.7 Rating.

•0-4 vs. Michigan.

2. Kirk Cousins (2008-2011):

•9,131 Yards.

•66 TDs - 30 INTs.

•146.1 Rating.

•4-0 vs. Michigan.

•Co-Big Ten Championship.

1. Connor Cook (2012-2015):

•9,194 Yards.

•77 TDs - 22 INTs.

•139.8 Rating.

•3-1 vs. Michigan.

•2 Big Ten Championships.

•1 Rose Bowl Win.

•1 Cotton Bowl Win.

•1 CFP Appearance.

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