MSU Football QB Alessio Milivojevic Ranked Among Worst P4 Starters

A recent pre-spring rankings has the Spartans' QB near the bottom of power five starting QBs.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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A recent rankings of power four starting quarterbacks has Michigan State's Alessio Milivojevic listed as one of the worst in the country, coming in at No. 64 out of 68 starters. The write-up suggests Milivojevic had some decent games late last season but with a brand-new offense, the expectations are low for the Spartans' QB heading into 2026.

Why it matters

Michigan State is looking to bounce back from a tough 2025 season, and the play of their starting quarterback will be crucial to their success. If Milivojevic is indeed one of the worst power five starters, it could spell trouble for the Spartans on the gridiron this fall.

The details

Milivojevic appeared in nine games last season, throwing for 1,267 yards and 10 touchdowns compared to only three interceptions. He also added 59 non-sack rushing yards and one score. The rankings have Milivojevic one spot behind a player who transferred to Boston College from Division II Saginaw Valley State, and seven spots behind former Spartans starter Aidan Chiles -- whose job Milivojevic essentially took late in the season.

  • Milivojevic appeared in nine games during the 2025 season.

The players

Alessio Milivojevic

The starting quarterback for the Michigan State Spartans football team.

Aidan Chiles

A former starting quarterback for the Michigan State Spartans who lost his job to Milivojevic late in the 2025 season.

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What they’re saying

“It will likely be either Milivojevic, UCF transfer Cam Fancher or a youngster starting for Pat Fitzgerald's first Spartans team. Milivojevic had a couple of decent games down the stretch in 2025 and helped snap MSU's eight-game losing streak in a season-ending win over Maryland. But with a brand-new skill corps, offensive line and offense in place, we're going to keep the bar pretty low.”

— Bill Connelly (ESPN.com)

The takeaway

This ranking suggests that Michigan State's quarterback situation is a major concern heading into the 2026 season, as their projected starter is viewed as one of the worst power five starters in the country. The Spartans will need Milivojevic to prove the doubters wrong and elevate his play if they hope to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign.