Darrell Stewart Jr.
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, center, congratulates Giles Jackson after he returned the opening kickoff from Maryland for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Michigan-Michigan State rivalry goes beyond just the games

By Noah Trister Nov. 15, 2019 03:50 AM EST

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke throws a pass against Penn State during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Illinois can become bowl eligible by beating Michigan State

By Noah Trister Nov. 08, 2019 02:12 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Michigan State linebacker Joe Bachie walks off the field following an NCAA college football game against Indiana in East Lansing, Mich. Bachie has been declared ineligible by the Big Ten after testing positive for a banned supplement. The school says it will appeal. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Losing Bachie the latest blow for Michigan State

By Noah Trister Nov. 05, 2019 05:04 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

Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) celebrates his touchdown, on a pass from quarterback Sean Clifford, with offensive lineman Mike Miranda during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Penn State won 28-21. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Michigan State hopes to hand No. 6 Penn State first loss

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2019 03:05 PM EDT

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor celebrates a touchdown against Michigan State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 38-0. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
No. 8 Badgers post 4th shutout in 38-0 win over Spartans

By Keith Jenkins Oct. 12, 2019 07:43 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke drops back to pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Spartans' re-tooled offense to face No. 8 Badgers' No. 1 D

By Keith Jenkins Oct. 11, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio shout to a player during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Ohio State on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Taylor, No. 8 Wisconsin to host Big Ten foe Michigan State

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2019 03:23 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

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) scores a touchdown next to Nebraska linebacker Mohamed Barry (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Field closes in on Tide and Tigers

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 30, 2019 02:46 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

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws against Ball State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Indianapolis. Indiana coach Tom Allen says he expects injured quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to be a game-time decision this weekend against Connecticut. Penix missed Saturday’s 51-10 loss because of an undisclosed injury. Allen said at the time that he didn’t expect it to keep Penix out long term.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
QB situation uncertain for Indiana against No. 25 Spartans

By Noah Trister Sep. 27, 2019 03:16 AM EDT

Michigan State's Darrell Stewart is lifted by Jordan Reid as they celebrate Stewart's touchdown on a pass reception against Western Michigan during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Offense responds for No. 19 Spartans in 51-17 win over WMU

By Noah Trister Sep. 07, 2019 10:55 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) is sacked by Ohio State linebacker Tuf Borland (32) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Injuries make it tough to evaluate Michigan State's woes

By Noah Trister Nov. 13, 2018 07:47 PM EST

Michigan State's Matt Morrissey (10) intercepts a pass intended for Purdue's Rondale Moore (4) in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 23-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State halts Purdue's run, 23-13

By Noah Trister Oct. 27, 2018 03:55 PM EDT

CORRECTS IDENITY OF PLAYER AT LEFT TO MICHIGAN DEFENSIVE LINEMAN LAWRENCE MARSHALL (93) INSTEAD OF MICHIGAN TIGHT END ZACH GENTRY (83) - Michigan defensive lineman Lawrence Marshall (93), linebacker Devin Bush, and head coach Jim Harbaugh walk off the field with the Paul Bunyan trophy after an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan won 21-7. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Patterson-led No. 6 Michigan tops No. 24 Michigan State 21-7

By Larry Lage Oct. 20, 2018 05:10 PM EDT