Connor Heyward
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

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 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

Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) scrambles during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Lombardi settling in as Michigan State starter

By Noah Trister Nov. 04, 2020 06:17 PM EST

Michigan State defensive tackle Naquan Jones (93) reacts after sacking Michigan quarterback Joe Milton during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Lombardi helps Michigan State stun No. 13 Michigan 27-24

By Larry Lage Oct. 31, 2020 04:08 PM EDT

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

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

Michigan State's Davis enters transfer portal

Oct. 18, 2019 08:55 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Another Michigan State football player has entered the transfer portal: tight end Noah Davis. The school announced the move...

Ohio State running back Master Teague, center, breaks through the line of scrimmage against Michigan State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 34-10. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Taylor, Wisconsin another test for Michigan State

By Matt Schoch Oct. 08, 2019 08:27 PM EDT

Michigan State receiver Darrell Stewart, left, is pushed out of bounds by Indiana's Andre Brown (14) after a pass reception 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 gears up for tough October schedule

By Noah Trister Oct. 01, 2019 04:15 PM 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

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke, right, dives for a first down against Tulsa's Treyvon Reeves (24) and Cooper Edmiston, left, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 18 Michigan State shuts down Tulsa in 28-7 win

By Noah Trister Aug. 30, 2019 10:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Tulsa's Cooper Edmiston sacks Arkansas State quarterback Justice Hansen during an NCAA college football game, in Tulsa, Okla. Edmiston was the team’s leading tackler last season. Tulsa plays at No. 18 Michigan State on Friday, Aug. 31, 2019. (Stephen Pingry/Tulsa World via AP, File)
No. 18 Michigan St. brings tough defense to opener vs. Tulsa

By Noah Trister Aug. 29, 2019 01:33 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 cornerback Josiah Scott, left, and cornerback Emmanuel Flowers run a drill during an NCAA college football practice, Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Changes abound as Michigan State tries to fix offense

By Noah Trister Aug. 13, 2019 02:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke, right, celebrates after making a touchdown reception during the third quarter against Michigan in an NCAA college football game in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State plays Oregon in the Redbox Bowl on Monday. The time off before the bowl did a lot for Lewerke, who missed three games down the stretch with a shoulder injury. Coach Mark Dantonio said Lewerke's arm strength is back and he will start the bowl game. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Michigan St., Oregon look to salvage seasons with bowl win

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2018 03:20 PM 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

Clemson's Austin Bryant reacts after a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Big gap between top and bottom half

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 05, 2018 02:38 AM EST

Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada, watches his team warm up before playing Michigan State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gary Cameron)
Michigan St stuffs Maryland after tumultuous week for Terps

By David Ginsburg Nov. 03, 2018 03:13 PM EDT

Miami quarterback N'Kosi Perry stands back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
No. 19 Texas beats No. 7 Oklahoma 48-45 on late FG

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2018 05:35 PM EDT