Andrew Maxwell (born January 7, 1991) is an American former college football quarterback who played for the Michigan State Spartans. He was the Spartans starting quarterback in 2012.
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 on March 2, 2008.
In 2009, Maxwell was redshirted. Maxwell did not play a game all 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.
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.
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.
In 2013, Maxwell was the backup to Connor Cook. He played three games of the season.
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.