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Mel Tucker, Michigan State's new football coach, speaks during a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Expectations tempered for Michigan St in Tucker's 1st season

By Noah Trister Oct. 14, 2020 04:37 PM EDT

American Team wide receiver Juwan Green, left, of Albany, attempts a catch only to have it broken up by National Team cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, of Louisiana Tech, during the first half of the Collegiate Bowl college football game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Tiano leads National to 30-20 win in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

By Joe Reedy Jan. 18, 2020 10:24 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is caught by Texas A&M defensive back Leon O'Neal Jr. (9) during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
No. 19 Iowa beats No. 22 USC 49-24 in Holiday Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 07:27 PM EST

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) runs away from Wake Forest defensive lineman Manny Walker (13) during the second half of the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Michigan State beats Wake Forest 27-21 in Pinstripe Bowl

By Dan Gelston Dec. 27, 2019 07:16 PM EST

Wake Forest, Michigan State set for chilly Pinstripe Bowl

By Dan Gelston Dec. 26, 2019 02:24 PM EST
Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson attended the same college as members of the Steinbrenner family and even got to meet "The Boss." That would be, of course,...

Wake Forest set to play Michigan State in Pinstripe Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 12:26 PM EST
Pinstripe Bowl: Michigan State (6-6) vs. Wake Forest (8-4), Friday at 3:30 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line: Michigan State by 3½. ...

Wake Forest wide receiver Donavon Greene, left, is tackled by Syracuse defensive back Christopher Fredrick after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Michigan State meets Wake Forest in Pinstripe Bowl          

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 06:03 PM EST

Maryland quarterback Josh Jackson, left, looks to throw against Michigan State's Kenny Willekes during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State bowl eligible after edging Maryland 19-16

By Noah Trister Nov. 30, 2019 07:01 PM EST

Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 27-0. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Spartans host Maryland with bowl eligibility on the line

Nov. 29, 2019 02:15 AM EST

Michigan State running back Elijah Collins (24) rushes past Rutgers defensive back Tim Barrow (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State keeps postseason hopes alive, beats Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Nov. 23, 2019 03:16 PM EST

Ohio State linebacker Malik Harrison pressures Rutgers quarterback Johnny Langan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 56-21. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State needs to beat Rutgers for postseason hopes

By Tom Canavan Nov. 22, 2019 12:09 PM EST

Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio watches against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Dantonio says he plans to return as Michigan State coach

By Noah Trister Nov. 19, 2019 12:51 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) is carted off the field after getting injured in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa injures hip, out for rest of season

By The Associated Press Nov. 16, 2019 05:23 PM EST

Michigan linebacker Devin Gil (8) carries the Paul Bunyan Trophy after beating Michigan State 44-10 in an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 14 Michigan, behind Patterson, rips Michigan State 44-10

By Larry Lage Nov. 16, 2019 04:08 PM EST

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, center, congratulates Giles Jackson after he returned the opening kickoff from Maryland for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Michigan-Michigan State rivalry goes beyond just the games

By Noah Trister Nov. 15, 2019 03:50 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) passes against Illinois in the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Minneapolis. Penn State (8-0) plays against Minnesota (8-0) on Saturday, Nov. 9. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
No. 7 Gophers head to No. 23 Iowa out to prove selves again

By Eric Olson Nov. 14, 2019 04:00 AM EST

Michigan State linebacker Chase Kline (21) jumps on cornerback Davion Williams (14) after Williams' recovery of a fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan State coach Dantonio not thinking about his future

By Noah Trister Nov. 12, 2019 01:15 PM EST

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Illinois storms back to beat Michigan State 37-34

By Noah Trister Nov. 09, 2019 07:57 PM EST

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke throws a pass against Penn State during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Illinois can become bowl eligible by beating Michigan State

By Noah Trister Nov. 08, 2019 02:12 AM EST

Penn State coach James Franklin watches the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 6 Penn State handles Michigan State 28-7

By Noah Trister Oct. 26, 2019 07:17 PM EDT