Andrew Maxwell (born January 7, 1991) is an American former college football player who was a quarterback for the Michigan State Spartans. He was the Spartans starting quarterback in 2012.

Early life Maxwell attended Midland High School in Midland, Michigan. He was also a letterman in track and field and basketball. Maxwell started for Midland at quarterback as a freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior. As a junior, Maxwell lead the Chemics to the Division 2 state championship game, where they lost to Martin Luther King High School. He finished the season with 2,024 yardsfor 18 touchdowns. Maxwell was invited to attend the ESPN RISE Elite 11 Quarterback Camp. Maxwell committed to Michigan State University on March 2, 2008.

College career Redshirt freshman season In 2009, Maxwell was redshirted. Maxwell did not play a game for the Spartans all season.

Freshman season In 2010, Maxwell was the backup to Kirk Cousins. Maxwell played in five games of the season. He had to come in in the Capital One Bowl because Kirk Cousins got hurt with 6:39 left in the 3rd quarter.

Sophomore season In 2011, Maxwell was the backup to Kirk Cousins. He played four games of the season. Maxwell came in when the Spartans were blowing out FAU and Central Michigan. He also came in during the game against Indiana. Junior season In 2012, Maxwell became a starting quarterback for the Spartans. He was also named one of the captains of the team. Maxwell started the season with a win against #24 Boise State in a top 25 matchup. He also lead them to an upset win versus #25 Wisconsin. He help Michigan State to get a Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl invite.

Senior season In 2013, Maxwell was the backup to Connor Cook. He played three games of the season.

College statistics Year Team GP Passing Rushing Comp Att Pct Yds TD Int Att Yds Avg TD 2010 Michigan State 5 11 25 44.0 123 0 0 5 -37 -7.4 0 2011 Michigan State 4 18 26 69.2 171 1 0 5 -2 -0.4 0 2012 Michigan State 13 234 466 52.5 2,606 13 9 37 -106 -2.9 0 2013 Michigan State 4 15 33 45.5 114 0 0 3 13 4.3 0Career 26 278 530 52.5 3,014 14 9 50 -132 -2.6 0

Professional career After being undrafted, Maxwell was invited to try out for the San Diego Chargers. He was not signed to a contract at the conclusion of the rookie minicamp.

References

External links Michigan State profile