Thorne leads No. 11 Spartans past No. 13 Pitt in Peach Bowl
Michigan State players embrace after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game between Pittsburgh and Michigan State, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Michigan State won 31-21. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Michigan State players embrace after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game between Pittsburgh and Michigan State, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Michigan State won 31-21. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 30, 2021 10:54 PM EST
Pittsburgh quarterback Nick Patti (12) scrambles in the end zone against Michigan State during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Pittsburgh quarterback Nick Patti (12) scrambles in the end zone against Michigan State during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 30, 2021 07:17 PM EST
CORRECTS PITTSBURGH PLAYER TO A.J. WOODS, INSTEAD OF DAMARRI MATHIS - Pittsburgh's A.J. Woods breaks up a pass intended for Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

CORRECTS PITTSBURGH PLAYER TO A.J. WOODS, INSTEAD OF DAMARRI MATHIS - Pittsburgh's A.J. Woods breaks up a pass intended for Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 30, 2021 11:26 PM EST
Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) passes the ball under pressure from Pittsburgh linebacker John Petrishen (0) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) passes the ball under pressure from Pittsburgh linebacker John Petrishen (0) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 30, 2021 10:05 PM EST
Michigan State players celebrate a win after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game between Pittsburgh and Michigan State, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Michigan State won 31-21. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Michigan State players celebrate a win after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game between Pittsburgh and Michigan State, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Michigan State won 31-21. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 30, 2021 10:54 PM EST
Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker walks the sidelines during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker walks the sidelines during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 30, 2021 10:05 PM EST
Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) leaps near Pittsburgh defensive back Judson Tallandier (26) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) leaps near Pittsburgh defensive back Judson Tallandier (26) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 30, 2021 07:59 PM EST
Michigan State tight end Maliq Carr (6) falls to the turf after a catch against Pittsburgh defensive back Erick Hallett (31) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Michigan State tight end Maliq Carr (6) falls to the turf after a catch against Pittsburgh defensive back Erick Hallett (31) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 30, 2021 10:29 PM EST
The Michigan State team celebrates a victory over Pittsburgh after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Michigan State won 31-21.(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

The Michigan State team celebrates a victory over Pittsburgh after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Michigan State won 31-21.(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 30, 2021 10:52 PM EST
Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) looks to pass against Pittsburgh during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) looks to pass against Pittsburgh during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 30, 2021 08:05 PM EST
Pittsburgh quarterback Davis Beville (17) looks to pass against Michigan State during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Pittsburgh quarterback Davis Beville (17) looks to pass against Michigan State during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 30, 2021 07:51 PM EST
Michigan State players celebrate after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Michigan State won 31-21.(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Michigan State players celebrate after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Michigan State won 31-21.(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 30, 2021 11:20 PM EST
Michigan State linebacker Cal Haladay carries the winning trophey after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game between Pittsburgh and Michigan State, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Michigan State won 31-21. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Michigan State linebacker Cal Haladay carries the winning trophey after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game between Pittsburgh and Michigan State, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Michigan State won 31-21. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 30, 2021 11:05 PM EST
Michigan State tight end Connor Heyward (11) makes a touchdown catch against Pittsburgh defensive back Brandon Hill (9) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Michigan State tight end Connor Heyward (11) makes a touchdown catch against Pittsburgh defensive back Brandon Hill (9) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 30, 2021 10:08 PM EST
Michigan State players celebrate after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Michigan State won 31-21.(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Michigan State players celebrate after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Michigan State won 31-21.(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 30, 2021 11:05 PM EST