Joe Bachie
Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 27-0. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Spartans host Maryland with bowl eligibility on the line

Nov. 29, 2019 02:15 AM EST

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

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)
Michigan St's Bachie declared ineligible after positive test

Oct. 31, 2019 04:32 PM EDT

List of AP midseason All-America Team

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2019 12:04 PM EDT
The Associated Press midseason All-America team presented by Regions Bank. FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback — Joe Burrow,...

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Madison, Wis. Taylor was selected to the AP Midseason All-America NCAA college football team, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
AP Midseason All-America Team: Burrow, Taylor lead 1st team

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

LSU cornerback Kary Vincent Jr. (5) celebrates his interception in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. LSU won 42-6. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
College Football Picks: First can't-miss slate of season

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 09, 2019 03:32 PM EDT

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins, left, outruns the Michigan State defense to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Fields, Dobbins lead No. 4 Ohio St over No. 25 Michigan St

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 05, 2019 11:18 PM EDT

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes under pressure from Utah State defensive end Tipa Galeai (10) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 10 Florida beats No. 7 Auburn 24-13 at Swamp

By The Associated Press Oct. 05, 2019 05:16 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a pass as Nebraska defensive lineman Darrion Daniels (79) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Can No. 25 Michigan State slow down fourth-ranked Buckeyes?

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2019 01:50 PM EDT

Michigan State running back Elijah Collins (24) celebrates his touchdown against Northwestern with Michigan State defensive end Zach Slade (55) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Lewerke's 3 TDs lead Michigan State over Northwestern 31-10

By John Jackson Sep. 21, 2019 03:41 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) passes while pressured by Texas A&M's Bobby Brown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
College Football Picks: A week where things could get weird

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 11, 2019 04:11 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 April 6, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence drops back to pass during Clemson's annual Orange and White NCAA college football spring scrimmage in Clemson, S.C. After leading Clemson to a national championship as a freshman, Lawrence was selected an AP preseason All-American by poll voters. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Clemson QB Lawrence leads AP preseason All-America team

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 20, 2019 12:01 PM EDT

In this photo taken Aug. 7, 2019, Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) leaps over a player during NCAA college football preseason practice in Lincoln, Neb. Martinez, the most productive freshman quarterback in the nation last season, averaged 371 yards of total offense against West Division opponents and 295 overall. He led an offense that ranked second in the Big Ten and scored 30 points per game. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Michigan, Nebraska look set to make breakthroughs in Big Ten

By Eric Olson Aug. 13, 2019 01:28 PM EDT

Indiana head coach Tom Allen responds to a question during the Big Ten Conference NCAA college football media days Thursday, July 18, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Big Ten Notebook: Spartans, Buckeyes tops on preseason team

Jul. 18, 2019 05:18 PM EDT

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day smiles as he talks to reporters during the Big Ten Conference NCAA college football media days Thursday, July 18, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
The Latest: Ohio St DE emulates Hayes: 'The team up north'

Jul. 18, 2019 01:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) looks to throw during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Indianapolis. Haskins was named offensive player of the year when The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team was released Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Haskins, Bush receive top honors on AP All-Big Ten team

By Eric Olson Dec. 05, 2018 12:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Evanston, Ill. No. 21 Northwestern set to face No. 6 Ohio State in the Wildcats’ first Big Ten championship game appearance on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in what could be a signature moment for a consistent winner trying to earn its spot among the conference’s elite. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Big Ten: Northwestern's Pat Fitzgerald voted coach of year

Nov. 27, 2018 05:54 PM EST