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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 head coach Mel Tucker pumps his fist after the team defeated Michigan in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Blowout loss puts Tucker's culture to the test for Spartans

By Noah Trister Nov. 11, 2020 05:26 PM EST

Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) is sacked by Iowa defensive lineman Chauncey Golston (57) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
An ugly day for both the Wolverines and Spartans

By Noah Trister Nov. 07, 2020 08:16 PM EST

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz questions a call against his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Spartans riding momentum heading into game at winless Iowa

By Eric Olson Nov. 05, 2020 04:43 PM EST

Rutgers linebacker Olakunle Fatukasi (3) knocks the ball away from Michigan State running back Jordan Simmons (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 13 Michigan hosts Michigan State in fan-free Big House

By Noah Trister Oct. 29, 2020 01:08 PM EDT

Rutgers defensive lineman Julius Turner (50) tackles Michigan State running back Connor Heyward (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Loss to Rutgers shows how far Michigan State has to go

By Noah Trister Oct. 27, 2020 05:53 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs the ball during an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Clemson, S.C., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Heisman race begins as Fields enters

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 24, 2020 09:41 PM EDT

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano, with a mask, is hugged by an assistant after his team defeated Michigan State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Rutgers snaps Big Ten skid, beats Michigan State 38-27

By Noah Trister Oct. 24, 2020 03:45 PM EDT

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)
Tucker, Schiano ready for opener between Spartans, Rutgers

By Noah Trister Oct. 22, 2020 12:33 PM EDT

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

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

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin running back Garrett Groshek (37) heads to the end zone with a 42-yard touchdown against Western Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Madison, Wis. Groshek ran for 194 yards on 42 carries and caught 29 passes for 289 yards last season. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
It's almost 'go time' for Big Ten; Buckeyes favored again

By Eric Olson Oct. 14, 2020 11:58 AM EDT

Michigan State's Mark Dantonio talks about his retirement from as the NCAA college football team's coach, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Judge recommends dismissing suit against former MSU coach

By Noah Trister Mar. 20, 2020 08:44 PM EDT

Michigan State's Mark Dantonio talks about his retirement from as the NCAA college football team's coach, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Ex-Spartans staffer files new lawsuit with more allegations

Mar. 11, 2020 06:56 PM EDT

Michigan St hires Scottie Hazelton as defensive coordinator

Feb. 28, 2020 08:10 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State hired Scottie Hazelton as defensive coordinator. The school announced the move Friday. Hazelton...

Michigan State adds more football staffers

Feb. 27, 2020 07:26 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State's football team has hired Jason Novak as strength and conditioning coach and Scott Aligo as director of player...

Michigan State hires Jay Johnson as offensive coordinator

Feb. 20, 2020 05:30 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jay Johnson followed head coach Mel Tucker and fellow assistant Chris Kapilovic to Michigan State from Colorado, joining the...

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)
Michigan State adds Courtney Hawkins as wide receivers coach

Feb. 19, 2020 11:23 PM EST

Report: Mich St investigating allegations of NCAA violations

Feb. 18, 2020 10:07 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State is reportedly investigating allegations of NCAA violations made by a former football staffer in a lawsuit. ...

Michigan State hires Kapilovic as offensive line coach

Feb. 17, 2020 08:50 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State is hiring Chris Kapilovic as its offensive line coach and running game coordinator. The school...