Michigan State Spartans
Michigan St drops Florida football recruit after arrest

Apr. 30, 2021 07:02 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State said Friday it has informed football recruit Steffan Johnson that he will not be a part of the program following his...

FILE - Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) rushes after making a catch to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in Ann Arbor, Mich., in this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, file photo. Johnson had 16 receptions for 254 yards and a team-high three touchdowns last year and has a shot to at least double his production in each category this season. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
14 Big Ten players poised to break out in 2021

By Eric Olson Apr. 26, 2021 04:30 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback Jack Miller throws on the sideline during an NCAA college spring football game in Columbus, Ohio, in this Saturday, April 17, 2021, file photo. With two-time Big Ten player of the year Justin Fields departing for the NFL, returning backups C.J. Stroud and Jack Miller III and five-star January enrollee Kyle McCord took the snaps in spring practice. Stroud was believed to be the front-runner entering the spring, but coach Ryan Day said a starter might not be determined until the week of the Sept. 2 opener at Minnesota.(AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Ohio State among 5 Big Ten teams auditioning quarterbacks

By Eric Olson Apr. 26, 2021 03:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, Temple quarterback Anthony Russo looks for a receiver during an NCAA college football game against Navy in Annapolis, Md. Michigan State still has uncertainty at quarterback, and coach Mel Tucker is in no rush to clarify it. Russo, a transfer from Temple, joins the mix this offseason, and Payton Thorne is back after playing four games as a redshirt freshman. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
MSU's competition between Russo, Thorne just getting started

By Noah Trister Apr. 24, 2021 02:35 AM EDT

FILE - Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, file photo. The National signing day period begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Terps' hope top-20 recruit class brings improvement on field

By Eric Olson Feb. 03, 2021 06:28 PM EST

Michigan State promotes Tillman to cornerbacks coach

Jan. 28, 2021 06:22 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State's Travares Tillman has been promoted to cornerbacks coach. The school announced the move...

NFL team personnel watch the National team practice for the NCAA college football Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Players who opted out look to shake off rust at Senior Bowl

By John Zenor Jan. 28, 2021 04:59 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Indiana head coach Tom Allen looks toward his players on the sideline during a break in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Bloomington, Ind. Allen is coach of the year on the Associated Press All-Big Ten football team. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
AP All-Big Ten: Ohio State's Fields, Indiana's Allen honored

By Eric Olson Dec. 22, 2020 12:00 PM EST

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) throws a pass against Penn State during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Maryland, Michigan State canceled again by COVID-19

By David Ginsburg Dec. 17, 2020 12:41 PM EST

FILE - Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald walks on the field during the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich., in this Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, file photo. Pat Fitzgerald figures he'll add a few more gray hairs by the time No. 15 Northwestern steps on the field to face No. 3 Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game on Saturday, Dec. 19. Then again, if Northwestern wins? “Not gonna lie to you, it would be a helluva ride home on I-65,” Fitzgerald said. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Big Ten Champions Week has game for title and 4 on undercard

By Eric Olson Dec. 17, 2020 01:44 AM EST

Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) celebrates his touchdown reception with teammates during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Michigan State at Penn State 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 01:47 PM EST

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford reacts after a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. Penn St. won 23-7. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Penn State, Michigan State close out tough regular seasons

By Travis Johnson Dec. 10, 2020 05:12 PM EST

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras is pressured by Illinois defensive lineman Roderick Perry II during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 25 Wisconsin at No. 19 Iowa in Big Ten's premier game

By Eric Olson Dec. 10, 2020 06:04 AM EST

FILE - Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker runs onto the field before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in East Lansing, Mich., in this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, file photo. In a season of video conferences and empty seats, new Michigan State coach Mel Tucker is doing his best to help people get to know him. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Tucker trying (remotely) to help people get to know him

By Noah Trister Dec. 09, 2020 05:33 PM EST

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker is shown against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 3 Ohio State has no problem with Spartans in 52-12 win

By Noah Trister Dec. 05, 2020 04:01 PM EST

Ohio State's Master Teague III rushes against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Ohio State at Michigan State 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 02:55 PM EST

Ohio State running back Master Teague, right, cuts up field as Indiana defensive lineman Jonathan King tries to make the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Indiana 42-35. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Johnson set to coach No. 3 Ohio State against Michigan State

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 04:47 PM EST

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker looks on during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 3 Ohio State hoping for return to field against Spartans

By Noah Trister Dec. 03, 2020 12:22 PM EST

Indiana quarterback Jack Tuttle (14) throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 27-11. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 10 Hoosiers, No. 18 Badgers meet with undefined stakes

By Eric Olson Dec. 03, 2020 01:28 AM EST

Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi, top, throws a pass as guard Matt Carrick blocks against Northwestern during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan St holds off No. 11 Northwestern for a 29-20 win

By Larry Lage Nov. 28, 2020 07:43 PM EST