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FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 file photo, Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) throws a pass in front of Nebraska linebacker Dedrick Young II (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb. Mel Tucker's success in his first season as Michigan State's coach may be determined in large part by who is playing quarterback. Lombardi made three starts at quarterback in 2018 as a redshirt freshman, and he threw for 173 yards and a touchdown in a win over Rutgers that year. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Tucker still mum on QB as Michigan State opener approaches

By Noah Trister Oct. 20, 2020 09:00 PM EDT

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

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Michigan State linebacker Joe Bachie walks off the field following an NCAA college football game against Indiana in East Lansing, Mich. Bachie has been declared ineligible by the Big Ten after testing positive for a banned supplement. The school says it will appeal. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Losing Bachie the latest blow for Michigan State

By Noah Trister Nov. 05, 2019 05:04 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi, right, escapes from Purdue's Markus Bailey on a keeper during an NCAA college football game, in East Lansing, Mich. This isn't what Michigan State had in mind at the beginning of the season, but starting Rocky Lombardi at quarterback worked well enough last weekend in a win over Purdue. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Spartans getting a lift from Lombardi

By Noah Trister Oct. 30, 2018 08:22 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio reacts during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Shaky offensive line a big part of Spartans' struggles

By Noah Trister Oct. 09, 2018 08:22 PM EDT