Connor Cook Will Return to Michigan State in 2015: Latest Details and Reaction

Following a phenomenal year with Michigan State, quarterback Connor Cook has decided to return to the Spartans for his senior season.

Noah Trister of The Associated Press reported the news of Cook's decision Tuesday:

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Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook says he has "unfinished business" that he would like to take care of and indicated he plans to be back with the Spartans as a senior.

Cook has thrown for 2900 yards this season with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions. The seventh-ranked Spartans play fourth-ranked Baylor in the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 1.

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Cook finished the 2014 college football season with his second straight year of over 2,700 passing yards and 20 touchdowns. Slowly progressing during his sophomore campaign, Cook came into his own as a junior in Mark Dantonio's system.

During the season, Cook spoke about his plans after the year with one caveat, per Joe Rexrode of the Detroit Free Press:

While he hasn't been projected as highly as other quarterbacks such as Marcus Mariota or Jameis Winston, Cook has been a notable name this season.

A two-year starter, Cook was a model of consistency under center for the Spartans. He helped lead them to a 10-2 record, highlighted by 27-22 win over then-No. 19-ranked Nebraska on Oct. 4.

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Despite his comments earlier in the season, Matt Miller of Bleacher Report believed he would end up in the draft:

With Cook back in the fold, the Spartans have a chance to make yet another run at a Big Ten Championship in 2015. Though he'll lose leading receiver Tony Lippett, Cook still has weapons like Josiah Price and Delton Williams to help carry the load.

Given his development over the last two seasons, Cook might have a chance to be one of the top quarterbacks in college football next year.

Of course, that's if the Spartans rally around him after losing several senior leaders.

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