Michigan State's Andrew Maxwell in line to replace Kirk Cousins, ready for competition

Andrew Maxwell didn’t get into Michigan State’s triple-overtime Outback Bowl win at quarterback as coaches and the sophomore backup hoped. And he will face competition for the starting job from the likes of Connor Cook, Tommy Vento and highly-touted recruit Tyler O’Connor next fall. But it’s clear, Maxwell is the frontrunner to replace three-year starter and all-time Michigan State passing leader Kirk Cousins. "Andrew Maxwell is going to have an impact on this program as a leader and quarterback going forward," Spartans coach Mark Dantonio said in the days prior to Monday’s 33-30 triple-overtime win against Georgia to finish an 11-3 season for the Spartans.

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