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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)
Thorne leads No. 11 Spartans past No. 13 Pitt in Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Dec. 30, 2021 11:05 PM EST

Michigan State players walk through the tunnel before an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Penn State at Michigan State 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 03:27 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud drops back to pass against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Michigan State at Ohio State 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 02:23 PM EST

Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) is chased by Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Thorne, Walker help No. 8 Michigan State beat Maryland 40-21

By Larry Lage Nov. 13, 2021 07:47 PM EST

Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Spencer Holstege (75) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan State at Purdue 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 05:33 PM EDT

Michigan State's Kenneth Walker III, left, rushes against Nebraska's Caleb Tannor, right, as Michigan State's Connor Heyward (11) blocks during overtime of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 23-20 in overtime. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
More than bragging rights: No. 6 Michigan, No. 8 Michigan St

By Larry Lage Oct. 28, 2021 03:09 PM EDT

Michigan State players, including, from left to right, Kevin Jarvis, Cody Waddell, Brandon Wright and Connor Heyward, enter Spartan Stadium before an NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Western Kentucky at Michigan State 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 06:13 PM EDT

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker hugs wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) after they defeated Miami in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Reaves)
Tucker on a roll as No. 17 Michigan State welcomes WKU

By Larry Lage Sep. 30, 2021 01:40 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne, center, scrambles against Nebraska's Garrett Nelson, left, and JoJo Domann (13) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Nebraska at Michigan State 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 09:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 24, 2021, file photo, Michigan State quarterback Anthony Russo runs to his position during an NCAA college football scrimmage in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker is entering his second season at Michigan State, but it seems as if he is starting over with an influx of transfers such as former Temple quarterback Anthony Russo. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Tucker has 20 transfers to help Michigan State's turnaround

By Larry Lage Aug. 16, 2021 08:43 PM EDT

Ohio State's Master Teague III rushes against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Ohio State at Michigan State 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 02:55 PM EST

Michigan State's Jayden Reed (5), Jalen Nailor (8) and Tyler Hunt (97) celebrate Reed's touchdown reception against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Northwestern at Michigan State 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 05:37 PM EST

Indiana tight end Peyton Hendershot (86), defended by Michigan State cornerback Angelo Grose makes a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Indiana at Michigan State 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 01:49 PM EST

Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) scrambles during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Lombardi settling in as Michigan State starter

By Noah Trister Nov. 04, 2020 06:17 PM EST

Michigan State defensive tackle Naquan Jones (93) reacts after sacking Michigan quarterback Joe Milton during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Lombardi helps Michigan State stun No. 13 Michigan 27-24

By Larry Lage Oct. 31, 2020 04:08 PM EDT

Michigan running back Chris Evans (9) looks for a hole during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan State at Michigan 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 02:01 PM EDT

The Michigan State football teams runs onto the field for an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Rutgers at Michigan State 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 01:45 PM EDT

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