Kenny Willekes
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

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Alabama linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) tackles Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) for a loss during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, in College Station, Texas. Jennings was selected to The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference football team, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.(AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
Herbert, other Senior Bowl players hope staying put pays off

By John Zenor Jan. 23, 2020 03:53 PM EST

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) runs away from Wake Forest defensive lineman Manny Walker (13) during the second half of the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Michigan State beats Wake Forest 27-21 in Pinstripe Bowl

By Dan Gelston Dec. 27, 2019 07:16 PM EST

Maryland quarterback Josh Jackson, left, looks to throw against Michigan State's Kenny Willekes during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Willekes finishing up remarkable run for Michigan State

By Noah Trister Dec. 25, 2019 01:45 PM EST

Wake Forest wide receiver Donavon Greene, left, is tackled by Syracuse defensive back Christopher Fredrick after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Michigan State meets Wake Forest in Pinstripe Bowl          

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 06:03 PM EST

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

Ohio State linebacker Malik Harrison pressures Rutgers quarterback Johnny Langan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 56-21. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State needs to beat Rutgers for postseason hopes

By Tom Canavan Nov. 22, 2019 12:09 PM EST

Georgia placekicker Rodrigo Blankenship (98) kicks a field goal in the first half of a NCAA football game between Georgia and Missouri in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Cal’s Davis, UGA’s Blankenship among Burlsworth finalists

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2019 01:27 PM EST

Michigan State running back Elijah Collins (24) pulls away from Illinois linebacker Dele Harding (9) for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 14 Michigan favored against struggling Michigan State

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2019 04:26 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)
Dantonio says Spartans must plant 'foot in the ground'

By Noah Trister Oct. 22, 2019 05:49 PM EDT

Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio watches a play against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
No. 25 Michigan State seeks another upset of No. 4 Buckeyes

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 04, 2019 11:45 AM 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

Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey (12) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 25 Michigan State hosts Indiana for Homecoming

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2019 04:04 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio watches the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
After tough loss, Spartans look to rebound at Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 20, 2019 12:30 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke, left, looks to pass against Western Michigan's Antonio Balabani (58) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 18 Michigan State tries to pay back Arizona State

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2019 04:38 PM EDT

Illinois linebacker Milo Eifler (5) and Illinois defensive lineman Oluwole Betiku Jr. (47) reach to take possession of a ball fumbled by Connecticut quarterback Jack Zergiotis (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Illini's Betiku could be Big Ten's next defensive line star

By Eric Olson Sep. 12, 2019 03:21 PM EDT

Michigan State's Kenny Willekes, right, sacks Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 19 Spartans have room for improvement against WMU

By Noah Trister Sep. 06, 2019 02:35 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2019, file photo, Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio talks with reporters during the team's NCAA college football media day, in East Lansing, Mich. Dantonio needs one more victory to tie the school record at Michigan State. The Spartans host Western Michigan this weekend. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Dantonio can tie record when No. 19 Spartans host WMU

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 03:23 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke, right, dives for a first down against Tulsa's Treyvon Reeves (24) and Cooper Edmiston, left, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 18 Michigan State shuts down Tulsa in 28-7 win

By Noah Trister Aug. 30, 2019 10:24 PM EDT

Sets of brothers who are teammates in the Big Ten

By The Associated Press Aug. 29, 2019 02:40 PM EDT
Sets of brothers who are teammates in the Big Ten, with position, class and hometown: ILLINOIS RB Chase Brown, sophomore; DB Sydney Brown...