probably make sense that LJ comes back, there's a bunch of good RBs that will go out this year, and LJ would be maybe a 4th rounder? he's a good college back, NFL? he can probably play, I don't see pro bowl material there.
and you're right, I would not be surprised to see many people pick MSU to win the East next year. I think OSU will be there, but breaking in a new QB, and the D line won't be as good, and MSU gets them in east lansing. they get UM in east lansing. they travel to PSU, but if Barkley leaves (which I'd expect), the lions lose a lot on defense, still have mcsquirrley coming back though. I think any of those teams have legit chances at pulling off the East crown, MSU probably returns as much as anyone I'm assuming, I know they played a ton of underclassmen this year, and if lewerke progresses, they'll be a tough out for anyone.
I think I'm planning on this to be my road game for next year, easy drive, ticket prices cheaper than a home OSU game, nice campus (open container dude!)