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FILE - Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, bottom right, leads his team out of the Michigan Stadium tunnel before an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 14, 2020. Michigan Stadium's tunnel will be a little wider next season. The school confirmed Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, that it will remove a portable section of seats from the front of the tunnel to give players, coaches and staff members more room to enter and exit the football field. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Michigan Stadium tunnel will widen without portable seating

Jan. 23, 2023 08:37 PM EST

FILE - Security and police break up a scuffle between players from Michigan and Michigan State football teams in the Michigan Stadium tunnel after an NCAA college football game on Oct. 29, 2022 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Seven Michigan State football players were charged in the postgame melee in Michigan Stadium's tunnel last month, according to a statement Wednesday, Nov. 23, from the Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office. (Kyle Austin/MLive Media Group via AP, File)
Big Ten fines MSU $100K, reprimands Mich for tunnel melee

By Larry Lage Nov. 28, 2022 06:19 PM EST

New Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule gestures during an introductory press conference,Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Huskers pay premium for Rhule to bring back program's glory

By Eric Olson Nov. 28, 2022 05:30 PM EST

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) looks to throw a pass while pressured by Penn State defensive end Adisa Isaac (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Clifford throws 4 TDs, No. 11 Penn State tops Michigan St

By Travis Johnson Nov. 26, 2022 07:51 PM EST

Security and police break up a scuffle between players from Michigan and Michigan State football teams in the Michigan Stadium tunnel after an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan State President Samuel Stanley has apologized and says the actions of the football players who were involved in a postgame melee with Michigan players are “unacceptable.” He also says the players involved would be held responsible by coach Mel Tucker. (Kyle Austin/MLive Media Group via AP)
Seven Michigan St football players charged in tunnel melee

By Michael Tarm And Larry Lage Nov. 23, 2022 02:17 PM EST

Michigan State tight end Daniel Barker (9) breaks away from Indiana defensive back Bryant Fitzgerald (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 11 Penn State looking to wrap season strong against MSU

By Travis Johnson Nov. 23, 2022 11:50 AM EST

Michigan tunnel melee now in hands of prosecutor for review

Nov. 12, 2022 08:03 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The police investigation into the melee in Michigan Stadium's tunnel has been turned over to the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office for...

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

Illinois wide receiver Brian Hightower, left, is upended by Michigan State linebacker Aaron Brule during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Michigan State halts skid by upending No. 14 Illinois 23-15

By Gavin Good Nov. 05, 2022 07:49 PM EDT

Security and police break up a scuffle between players from Michigan and Michigan State football teams in the Michigan Stadium tunnel after an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan State President Samuel Stanley has apologized and says the actions of the football players who were involved in a postgame melee with Michigan players are “unacceptable.” He also says the players involved would be held responsible by coach Mel Tucker. (Kyle Austin/MLive Media Group via AP)
No. 14 Illinois hosts downtrodden Michigan State

By Gavin Good Nov. 03, 2022 03:56 PM EDT

Security and police break up a scuffle between players from Michigan and Michigan State football teams in the Michigan Stadium tunnel after an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan State President Samuel Stanley has apologized and says the actions of the football players who were involved in a postgame melee with Michigan players are “unacceptable.” He also says the players involved would be held responsible by coach Mel Tucker. (Kyle Austin/MLive Media Group via AP)
Spartans star Windmon among 4 more suspended in tunnel melee

Nov. 01, 2022 06:43 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh argues a call against Penn State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Jim Harbaugh expects 4 Michigan State players to be charged

By Larry Lage Oct. 31, 2022 12:59 PM EDT

Security and police break up a scuffle between players from Michigan and Michigan State football teams in the Michigan Stadium tunnel after an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan State President Samuel Stanley has apologized and says the actions of the football players who were involved in a postgame melee with Michigan players are “unacceptable.” He also says the players involved would be held responsible by coach Mel Tucker. (Kyle Austin/MLive Media Group via AP)
Michigan St suspends 4 players for tunnel melee at Michigan

By Larry Lage Oct. 30, 2022 10:14 AM EDT

Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell (8) runs after a catch as Michigan State cornerback Kendell Brooks (33) defends in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan State players rough up Michigan players in tunnel

Oct. 30, 2022 12:05 AM EDT

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker watches against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 4 Michigan tops Michigan St 29-7 and stews about scuffle

By Larry Lage Oct. 29, 2022 11:19 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) rolls out to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: UGA, OSU, Tennessee make case for CFP 1

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 29, 2022 08:32 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh argues a call against Penn State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 4 Michigan aims to end 2-game skid vs. rival Michigan St

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 12:56 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker talks to the referee during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 4 Michigan motivated to stop 2-game skid vs Michigan St

By Larry Lage Oct. 27, 2022 09:22 AM EDT

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher gives instructions to the offense during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
College Football Picks: How bad can it get for A&M, ND, OU?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 26, 2022 11:29 AM EDT

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