re: Where are MSU fans getting this confidence?

2016

Vs UK 81 pass yds 1TD / 16 rush 107yds (Lost)

Vs Ala 145 pass yds / 11 rush 15yds (Lost)

Vs Aub 181 pass yds / 17 rush 61yds (Lost)

Vs LSU 120 pass yds / 13 rush 13yds (Lost)

Vs Miss 109 pass yds 3TD / 14 rush 258yds (Won)

Vs Miami(OH) 136 pass yds 1TD / 18 rush 132yds (Won)

Vs USCe 178 pass yds 2TD / 17 rush 195yds (Won)

Biggest passing games vs UMass, Ark, Samford, BYU

He's a rushing QB who's going to run the read option all game. And he doesn't fair well against defenses that play the run well.

Like I said he's a solid QB. I've seen him play, but in no means is he Dak. Nor will he be the best player on the field.
He'll have a good year against lesser talent for sure.