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Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) looks to throw a pass while pressured by Penn State defensive end Adisa Isaac (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Clifford throws 4 TDs, No. 11 Penn State tops Michigan St

By Travis Johnson Nov. 26, 2022 07:51 PM EST

Michigan State tight end Daniel Barker (9) breaks away from Indiana defensive back Bryant Fitzgerald (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 11 Penn State looking to wrap season strong against MSU

By Travis Johnson Nov. 23, 2022 11:50 AM EST

Michigan State wide receiver Keon Coleman sits in the end zone as Indiana celebrates the win after the second overtime of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 11 Penn State looking to finish strong against Spartans

Nov. 23, 2022 11:44 AM EST

Indiana quarterback Dexter Williams II (5) is chased by Michigan State linebacker Cal Haladay (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Indiana rallies for a 39-31 victory over Michigan St. in 2OT

By Bob Tripi Nov. 19, 2022 04:34 PM EST

Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt throws a pass against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State holds on for 27-21 victory over Rutgers

By Bob Tripi Nov. 12, 2022 04:02 PM EST

Illinois wide receiver Brian Hightower, left, is upended by Michigan State linebacker Aaron Brule during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Michigan State halts skid by upending No. 14 Illinois 23-15

By Gavin Good Nov. 05, 2022 07:49 PM EDT

Security and police break up a scuffle between players from Michigan and Michigan State football teams in the Michigan Stadium tunnel after an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan State President Samuel Stanley has apologized and says the actions of the football players who were involved in a postgame melee with Michigan players are “unacceptable.” He also says the players involved would be held responsible by coach Mel Tucker. (Kyle Austin/MLive Media Group via AP)
No. 14 Illinois hosts downtrodden Michigan State

By Gavin Good Nov. 03, 2022 03:56 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) throws against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
High-flying No. 14 Illinois hosts struggling Michigan State

The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 02:20 PM EDT

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker watches against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 4 Michigan tops Michigan St 29-7 and stews about scuffle

By Larry Lage Oct. 29, 2022 11:19 PM EDT

The Michigan State team celebrates after their overtime win in an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan State outlasts Wisconsin in double overtime 34-28

By Bob Tripi Oct. 15, 2022 08:42 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker talks to the referee during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Badgers, Spartans try to salvage seasons that have gone awry

By Steve Megargee Oct. 12, 2022 03:13 PM EDT

Ohio State coach Ryan Day, left, and Michigan State coach Mel Tucker shake hands after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
CJ Stroud throws 6 TDs, No. 3 Ohio St tops Michigan St 49-20

By Larry Lage Oct. 08, 2022 07:40 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud drops back to pass against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Ohio State heavy favorite at Michigan State

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 02:01 PM EDT

Maryland wide receiver Rakim Jarrett runs a route against Michigan State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Taulia Tagovailoa leads Maryland over Michigan State 27-13

By Noah Trister Oct. 01, 2022 09:01 PM EDT

Maryland wide receiver Jeshaun Jones (6) scores on a 2-point conversion as Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil (0) defends in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Struggling Spartans try to get back on track at Maryland

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 11:20 AM EDT

Maryland wide receiver Tai Felton (10) celebrates his four-yard touchdown reception with Dontay Demus Jr. (7) in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Even in defeat, Terps took a step forward against Michigan

By Noah Trister Sep. 27, 2022 04:11 PM EDT

Minnesota players celebrate with Daniel Jackson, center, after his touchdown against Michigan State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Minnesota dominates Michigan State 34-7 in Big Ten opener

By Bob Tripi Sep. 24, 2022 07:06 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) carries the ball against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Michigan State hosts Minnesota in Big Ten opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 02:07 PM EDT

Fans celebrate with Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., center, after an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Washington makes statement, beats No. 11 Michigan St 39-28

By Tim Booth Sep. 17, 2022 11:32 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne, left, hands off to running back Jalen Berger during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Akron, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 14 Michigan State runs for 6 TDs in 52-0 rout of Akron

By Bob Tripi Sep. 10, 2022 07:54 PM EDT