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FILE - Colorado quarterback Sam Noyer (4) looks to pass against Arizona in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona in Tucson, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, file photo. Noyer has entered the transfer portal for a second time to close a career in Boulder that included three head coaches and a brief switch to safety. Noyer led the Buffaloes to a 4-2 record last season under first-year Colorado coach Karl Dorrell and a berth in the Alamo Bowl.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Colorado starting QB Sam Noyer enters transfer portal

By Pat Graham Jun. 07, 2021 01:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2020, file photo, Temple quarterback Anthony Russo looks for a receiver during an NCAA college football game against Navy in Annapolis, Md. Michigan State still has uncertainty at quarterback, and coach Mel Tucker is in no rush to clarify it. Russo, a transfer from Temple, joins the mix this offseason, and Payton Thorne is back after playing four games as a redshirt freshman. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
MSU's competition between Russo, Thorne just getting started

By Noah Trister Apr. 24, 2021 02:35 AM EDT

FILE - Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) is chased down by Purdue defensive tackle Anthony Watts (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., in this Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, file photo. The NCAA made it official Thursday, April 15, 2021, announcing the Division I Council had voted to approve a proposal that would permit all college athletes to transfer one time as an undergraduate without having to sit out a season. Among the notable transferring football players who will now be eligible next season at their new schools are Wan'Dale Robinson, who switched from Nebraska to Kentucky. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
College sports already adapting to new NCAA transfer rules

By Ralph D, Russo Apr. 15, 2021 04:53 PM EDT

Michigan State promotes Tillman to cornerbacks coach

Jan. 28, 2021 06:22 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State's Travares Tillman has been promoted to cornerbacks coach. The school announced the move...

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2020, file photo, Colorado head coach Karl Dorrell stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford in Stanford, Calif. First-year Colorado coach Dorrell has the Buffaloes in a bowl for the first time since 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Off to solid start, Dorrell sees big things in store for CU

By Pat Graham Jan. 15, 2021 04:25 PM EST

Tyson Summers out as defensive coordinator at Colorado

Jan. 12, 2021 06:31 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Tyson Summers is out as defensive coordinator at Colorado after two seasons. Summers was hired under former Buffaloes...

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh paces the sideline during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Alabama in Orlando, Fla. Michigan has decided to stick with Harbaugh. He has finalized a new, five-year deal with a base salary of $4 million per year. He can make as much as $8 million with incentives, according to a person familiar with the contract who spoke to The Associated Press. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
'Work to be done": Harbaugh has new, 5-year deal at Michigan

By Larry Lage Jan. 08, 2021 04:51 PM EST

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

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford reacts after a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. Penn St. won 23-7. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Penn State, Michigan State close out tough regular seasons

By Travis Johnson Dec. 10, 2020 05:12 PM EST

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker is shown against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 3 Ohio State has no problem with Spartans in 52-12 win

By Noah Trister Dec. 05, 2020 04:01 PM EST

Ohio State's Master Teague III rushes against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Ohio State at Michigan State 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 02:55 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

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to players on the bench during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Unbeaten Northwestern rolls into matchup with Michigan State

By Noah Trister Nov. 27, 2020 01:41 PM EST

Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) throws a pass over Iowa defensive end Joe Evans (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 49-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Uncertainty returns to Michigan State's QB situation

By Noah Trister Nov. 17, 2020 06:02 PM EST

Indiana tight end Peyton Hendershot (86) jumps over Michigan State cornerback Shakur Brown (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Penix, Fryfogle, No. 10 Indiana blank Michigan State 24-0

By Noah Trister Nov. 14, 2020 03:28 PM EST

Indiana tight end Peyton Hendershot (86), defended by Michigan State cornerback Angelo Grose makes a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Indiana at Michigan State 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 01:49 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