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Mel Tucker, Michigan State's new football coach, speaks during a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Expectations tempered for Michigan St in Tucker's 1st season

By Noah Trister Oct. 14, 2020 04:37 PM EDT

A security guard peers out from behind NHL-branded fencing at the entrance where players arrive at Toronto's Royal York hotel, which is acting as the "bubble" ahead of the return of the league's season following disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sunday, July 26, 2020. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Latest: 49ers wide receiver James on COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Jul. 27, 2020 04:12 PM 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

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

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

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

Michigan State tight end Matt Sokol, right, catches a pass for a touchdown against Rutgers' Damon hayes (22) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State scores late TD, beats Rutgers 14-10

By Noah Trister Nov. 24, 2018 07:58 PM EST

Nittany Lions wary of Michigan State's tough run defense

By Travis Johnson Oct. 12, 2018 11:49 AM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A bye week allowed Penn State players to watch more film on their upcoming opponent, but all viewings showed the same thing: Michigan State...

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2017, file photo, Utah State football coach Matt Wells speaks during the team's media day in Logan, Utah. No. 11 Michigan State tries for its 20th straight win in a home opener when it hosts Utah State on Friday night. (Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP, File)
No. 11 Michigan State opens against experienced Utah State

By Noah Trister Aug. 30, 2018 08:23 AM EDT

No. 11 Spartans try for 20th straight win in a home opener

By The Associated Press Aug. 30, 2018 05:32 AM EDT
Utah State (6-7 last season) at No. 11 Michigan State (10-3), Friday, 7 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Line: Michigan State by 23½. ...