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FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio watches the second quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Purdue in East Lansing, Mich. Brad Salem is taking over as Michigan State's offensive coordinator after Dantonio rearranged several roles on his staff. The Spartans did not announce any firings or new hires Thursday, Jan. 10, but several assistants will be in different jobs. Salem moves from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator, and he'll also coach running backs. Dave Warner and Jim Bollman, who have been co-offensive coordinators for Michigan State, will no longer have that duty. Warner will coach quarterbacks, and Bollman will coach the offensive line. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Salem taking over as Michigan State offensive coordinator

By Noah Trister Jan. 10, 2019 06:52 PM EST

Oklahoma State quarterback Taylor Cornelius tries to stiff-arm Missouri linebacker Terez Hall during the first half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn., Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. (Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal via AP)
Oklahoma State tops No. 24 Missouri 38-33 in Liberty Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2018 08:07 PM EST

Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass during the first half of the Redbox Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Herbert sparks Oregon past Michigan State 7-6 in Redbox Bowl

By Michael Wagaman Dec. 31, 2018 07:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) avoids a tackle attempt from Washington State defensive lineman Taylor Comfort (56) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pullman, Wash. Herbert has thrown for 6,904 yards with 62 TDs and 17 interceptions in his career, with Oregon averaging 39.4 points per game in his 27 career starts. Oregon plays Michigan State in the Redbox Bowl on Monday. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Herbert's return gives Oregon win before bowl game

By Josh Dubow Dec. 30, 2018 03:19 PM EST

Michigan State's LJ Scott says he'll enter NFL draft

Dec. 05, 2018 09:16 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State running back LJ Scott says he will enter the NFL draft after this season. Scott, a senior, injured his ankle...

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Michigan State safety Khari Willis (27) stops Ohio State wide receiver K.J. Hill (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in East Lansing, Mich. In Willis' freshman season, the Spartans won the Big Ten and went to the College Football Playoff. Then the team collapsed to a 3-9 record the following year. Michigan State bounced back to win 10 games in 2017, but this season has been a disappointment the Spartans are barely bowl eligible as they enter their regular-season finale, against Rutgers. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Spartans hope to give seniors good send-off against Rutgers

By Noah Trister Nov. 23, 2018 01:40 AM EST

Nebraska defensive back Tre Neal (14) upends Michigan State running back Connor Heyward (11) after he made a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Nebraska won 9-6. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Dantonio calls for perspective as Spartans sputter

By Noah Trister Nov. 20, 2018 07:47 PM EST

Jacksonville State has 8 first-team all-OVC selections

Nov. 20, 2018 01:25 PM EST
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) — The 2018 All-Ohio Valley Conference team and awards as voted on by coaches and sports information directors and released Tuesday: ...

Ohio State wide receiver K.J. Hill (14) is tackled by Michigan State safety David Dowell (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Spartans to be big challenge for Huskers' prolific offense

By Eric Olson Nov. 16, 2018 02:40 AM EST

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) is sacked by Ohio State linebacker Tuf Borland (32) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Injuries make it tough to evaluate Michigan State's woes

By Noah Trister Nov. 13, 2018 07:47 PM EST

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) is sacked by Ohio State linebacker Tuf Borland (32) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Win over Michigan St a step forward for Buckeyes' defense

By Noah Trister Nov. 11, 2018 03:22 PM EST

Dantonio says Michigan State's Scott will redshirt

Nov. 10, 2018 06:21 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio says running back LJ Scott will redshirt this season and return in 2019. Scott did not...

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi, right, escapes from Purdue's Markus Bailey on a keeper during an NCAA college football game, in East Lansing, Mich. This isn't what Michigan State had in mind at the beginning of the season, but starting Rocky Lombardi at quarterback worked well enough last weekend in a win over Purdue. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Spartans getting a lift from Lombardi

By Noah Trister Oct. 30, 2018 08:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Purdue's Rondale Moore (4) scores a touchdown after breaking the tackle of Ohio State safety Isaiah Pryor (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. Freshman sensation Rondale Moore looks to keep piling up yards in Purdue’s visit to Michigan State this Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Surging Purdue has Michigan State up next

By Noah Trister Oct. 26, 2018 02:48 AM EDT

CORRECTS IDENITY OF PLAYER AT LEFT TO MICHIGAN DEFENSIVE LINEMAN LAWRENCE MARSHALL (93) INSTEAD OF MICHIGAN TIGHT END ZACH GENTRY (83) - Michigan defensive lineman Lawrence Marshall (93), linebacker Devin Bush, and head coach Jim Harbaugh walk off the field with the Paul Bunyan trophy after an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan won 21-7. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Patterson-led No. 6 Michigan tops No. 24 Michigan State 21-7

By Larry Lage Oct. 20, 2018 05:10 PM EDT

Penn State's Donovan Johnson (2) tackles Michigan State's Laress Nelson (13) after a catch during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Lewerke rallies Michigan State over No. 8 Penn State, 21-17

By Travis Johnson Oct. 13, 2018 07:50 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke throws a pass against Northwestern during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Thorson leads Northwestern past No. 20 Michigan State 29-19

By Noah Trister Oct. 06, 2018 03:57 PM EDT

Arizona State place kicker Brandon Ruiz (1) celebrates his game-winning field goal against Michigan State with Arizona State linebacker Jay Jay Wilson, right, after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State defeated Michigan State 16-13. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Michigan State at Arizona State 9/8/2018

Sep. 23, 2018 12:38 PM EDT

Michigan State's Cody White (7), LJ Scott (3), Matt Sokol (81) and Jordan Reid celebrate White's touchdown reception against Utah State during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Heyward helps No. 11 Michigan State beat Utah State 38-31

By Larry Lage Aug. 31, 2018 06:52 PM EDT

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