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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

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke throws a pass against Northwestern during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Thorson leads Northwestern past No. 20 Michigan State 29-19

By Noah Trister Oct. 06, 2018 03:57 PM EDT

Michigan State's Felton Davis III (18) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown against Utah State's Gaje Ferguson (23) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 11 Michigan State rallies to beat Utah State 38-31

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2018 07:24 PM EDT

Michigan State's Cody White (7), LJ Scott (3), Matt Sokol (81) and Jordan Reid celebrate White's touchdown reception against Utah State during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Heyward helps No. 11 Michigan State beat Utah State 38-31

By Larry Lage Aug. 31, 2018 06:52 PM EDT