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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

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 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

Michigan State's Jayden Reed (5), Jalen Nailor (8) and Tyler Hunt (97) celebrate Reed's touchdown reception against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Northwestern at Michigan State 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 05:37 PM EST

Northwestern quarterback Peyton Ramsey throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Northwestern won 17-7. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 11 Northwestern brings unbeaten mark to MSU matchup

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 01:47 PM EST

Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) is tackled by Michigan defensive back Vincent Gray (4) after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 10 Indiana tries for 4-0 Big Ten start against Spartans

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 03:35 PM EST

Indiana coach Tom Allen congratulates players during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
No. 10 Indiana puts unbeaten mark to test at Michigan State

By Noah Trister Nov. 12, 2020 12:35 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 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)
What a difference a week makes for Michigan State, Michigan

By Noah Trister Nov. 01, 2020 02:25 PM EST

Michigan running back Chris Evans (9) looks for a hole during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan State at Michigan 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 02:01 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

The Michigan State football teams runs onto the field for an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Rutgers at Michigan State 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 01:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2019, file photo, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio talks to reporters during the NCAA college football team's practice in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State went 7-6 last season and scored only 32 points over its final four games. Even so, the Spartans are ranked 18th in the AP’s preseason poll. Although there are plenty of questions surrounding Dantonio’s team, it feels like voters decided to give Michigan State the benefit of the doubt for now. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Spartans saying little about offense that needs improvement

By Noah Trister Aug. 27, 2019 07:42 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) is sacked by Ohio State linebacker Tuf Borland (32) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Injuries make it tough to evaluate Michigan State's woes

By Noah Trister Nov. 13, 2018 07:47 PM EST

Michigan State's Matt Morrissey (10) intercepts a pass intended for Purdue's Rondale Moore (4) in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 23-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State halts Purdue's run, 23-13

By Noah Trister Oct. 27, 2018 03:55 PM EDT