BOB TRIPI
Bowling Green running back Ta'ron Keith, left, is tackled by New Mexico State defensive back Dylan Early (11) during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
New Mexico State holds off Bowling Green in Quick Lane Bowl

By Bob Tripi Dec. 26, 2022 06:09 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Diego Pavia threw for 167 yards and two touchdowns, and New Mexico

Indiana quarterback Dexter Williams II (5) is chased by Michigan State linebacker Cal Haladay (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Indiana rallies for a 39-31 victory over Michigan St. in 2OT

By Bob Tripi Nov. 19, 2022 04:34 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Shaun Shivers ran for 115 yards and two touchdowns,

Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) can't pull in a pass as Nebraska defensive back Malcolm Hartzog (13) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois in Big Ten bruiser

By Bob Tripi Nov. 17, 2022 12:50 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No. 3 Michigan hosts Illinois in the Big House on Saturday

Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt throws a pass against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State holds on for 27-21 victory over Rutgers

By Bob Tripi Nov. 12, 2022 04:02 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Payton Thorne threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns and

The Michigan State team celebrates after their overtime win in an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan State outlasts Wisconsin in double overtime 34-28

By Bob Tripi Oct. 15, 2022 08:42 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Quarterback Payton Thorne threw a 27-yard touchdown pass

Ohio State defensive back Josh Proctor, top, linebacker Steele Chambers, right, and defensive back Lathan Ransom, front, tackle Rutgers running back Al-Shadee Salaam during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Michigan State hopes to slow down Stroud, No. 3 Ohio State

By Bob Tripi Oct. 06, 2022 01:06 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State coach Mel Tucker is well aware of the pain

Minnesota players celebrate with Daniel Jackson, center, after his touchdown against Michigan State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Minnesota dominates Michigan State 34-7 in Big Ten opener

By Bob Tripi Sep. 24, 2022 07:06 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Tanner Morgan threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns and

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne, left, hands off to running back Jalen Berger during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Akron, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 14 Michigan State runs for 6 TDs in 52-0 rout of Akron

By Bob Tripi Sep. 10, 2022 07:54 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jalen Berger ran for 107 yards and three touchdowns and

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker claps from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 14 Michigan State aiming for consistency against Akron

By Bob Tripi Sep. 07, 2022 07:19 PM EDT
Michigan State coach Mel Tucker is challenging his players to raise their level of

Northern Illinois quarterback Rocky Lombardi reacts towards the fans after scoring on a 1-yard run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
N. Illinois wins MAC championship 41-23 over Kent St.

By Bob Tripi Dec. 04, 2021 03:42 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Quarterback Rocky Lombardi ran for three touchdowns and Jay

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker, right, is congratulated by athletic director Alan Haller following a 37-33. win over Michigan in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan St stays perfect on the season, eyes Big Ten title

By Bob Tripi Oct. 31, 2021 03:20 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — No. 5 Michigan State has a lot of momentum following