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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

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

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

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 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

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 head coach Mark Dantonio looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 38-0. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Michigan State hopes to knock off Penn State yet again

By Noah Trister Oct. 25, 2019 03:22 AM EDT

Indiana's Whop Philyor (1) returns a kick as Indiana's Taiwan Mullen, rear, illegally blocks Michigan State's Dominique Long (9) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 25 Michigan State outlasts Indiana 40-31

By Noah Trister Sep. 28, 2019 07:40 PM EDT

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) leaps into the air for his fourth touchdown reception well ahead of coverage from Mississippi defensive back Keidron Smith (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 1 Clemson stops 2-point try to beat North Carolina

By The Associated Press Sep. 28, 2019 04:53 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio watches the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
After tough loss, Spartans look to rebound at Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 20, 2019 12:30 PM EDT

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels, right, scrambles for a first down against Michigan State's Joe Bachie (35) and Kenny Willekes (48) late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 24 Arizona State hoping to avoid letdown after big win

By John Marshall Sep. 16, 2019 07:32 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio watches the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Pac-12 acknowledges officiating error in Arizona State's win

Sep. 16, 2019 12:10 AM EDT

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio watches the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Close finishes galore _ with mixed results for Big Ten

By Noah Trister Sep. 15, 2019 03:14 PM EDT

Arizona State players, including Evan Fields (4), celebrate at the conclusion of a win over Michigan State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Arizona State edges No. 18 Spartans 10-7 in wild last minute

By Noah Trister Sep. 14, 2019 09:24 PM EDT

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) is chased by the Arkansas State defense as he scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Trevor Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson beat nemesis Syracuse 41-6

By The Associated Press Sep. 14, 2019 05:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) looks to throw during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Indianapolis. Haskins was named offensive player of the year when The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team was released Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Haskins, Bush receive top honors on AP All-Big Ten team

By Eric Olson Dec. 05, 2018 12:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Michigan State safety Khari Willis (27) stops Ohio State wide receiver K.J. Hill (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in East Lansing, Mich. In Willis' freshman season, the Spartans won the Big Ten and went to the College Football Playoff. Then the team collapsed to a 3-9 record the following year. Michigan State bounced back to win 10 games in 2017, but this season has been a disappointment the Spartans are barely bowl eligible as they enter their regular-season finale, against Rutgers. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Spartans hope to give seniors good send-off against Rutgers

By Noah Trister Nov. 23, 2018 01:40 AM EST

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
3 FGs in 4th quarter carry Nebraska to 9-6 win over Spartans

By Eric Olson Nov. 17, 2018 03:49 PM EST