Michigan State names Alessio Milivojevic starting QB against Minnesota amid five-game losing streak

Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith has announced a significant change by naming redshirt freshman Alessio Milivojevic as the starting quarterback for the game against Minnesota, ending Aidan Chiles' starting streak since Smith took over. This move comes amid a five-game losing streak and the team's struggle to score, with Smith hoping Milivojevic can provide a needed spark on offense. Milivojevic has impressed in limited playing time this season, completing 22 of 37 passes for 281 yards and three touchdowns without interceptions in recent games, showing better ball security and playmaking ability compared to Chiles. Chiles, who transferred from Oregon State to follow Smith, has seen declining performance with only one touchdown and two interceptions in Big Ten play, and was not listed on the game roster. Despite offensive line struggles leading to 15 sacks in conference play, Smith believes this quarterback change could help revive the team's offense, which has averaged just 15.3 points over the past three weeks. Milivojevic's first career start marks a critical moment for Michigan State as they seek to end both their losing streak and road slide.