Michigan State has lost two consecutive games to two of the best teams in the country. What was learned about this year's Spartans team following those two games?

EUGENE, Ore. — In the aftermath of another resounding defeat Friday, it would have been easy to conclude Michigan State football tight end Jack Velling was divorced from reality. But, in all actuality, he just didn’t want to accept that his Spartans aren’t good enough yet to compete with the Big Ten’s elite.

Michigan State: Like Smith, quarterback Aidan Chiles came to Michigan State from Oregon State. He's passed for 1,058 yards with five touchdowns, but he has eight interceptions. He's completing 56% of his passes. Chiles leads the team with three rushing scores.