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Maryland wide receiver Rakim Jarrett runs a route against Michigan State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Taulia Tagovailoa leads Maryland over Michigan State 27-13

By Noah Trister Oct. 01, 2022 09:01 PM EDT

Maryland wide receiver Jeshaun Jones (6) scores on a 2-point conversion as Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil (0) defends in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Struggling Spartans try to get back on track at Maryland

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 11:20 AM EDT

Maryland wide receiver Tai Felton (10) celebrates his four-yard touchdown reception with Dontay Demus Jr. (7) in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Even in defeat, Terps took a step forward against Michigan

By Noah Trister Sep. 27, 2022 04:11 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Minnesota won 34-7. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Takeaways: After rush to give Tucker megadeal, MSU slips

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 24, 2022 09:23 PM EDT

Minnesota players celebrate with Daniel Jackson, center, after his touchdown against Michigan State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Minnesota dominates Michigan State 34-7 in Big Ten opener

By Bob Tripi Sep. 24, 2022 07:06 PM EDT

Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee throws a pass during warmup before the team's NCAA college football game against Southern California in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Back in the rankings, No. 18 Washington hosts Stanford

By Tim Booth Sep. 22, 2022 02:44 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) carries the ball against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Michigan State hosts Minnesota in Big Ten opener

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 02:07 PM EDT

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. passes the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Seattle. Washington won 39-28. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Back in the rankings, No. 18 Washington hosts Stanford

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 01:14 PM EDT

Fans celebrate with Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., center, after an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Washington makes statement, beats No. 11 Michigan St 39-28

By Tim Booth Sep. 17, 2022 11:32 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Akron, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 52-0. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 11 Michigan State, Washington both seeking validation

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 02:28 PM EDT

University of Washington's Asa Turner, left, picked off Kent State's first pass, settng up the Huskies first score of the game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)/The Seattle Times via AP)
Washington hosts No. 11 Michigan St, both seeking validation

By Tim Booth Sep. 15, 2022 02:17 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne, left, hands off to running back Jalen Berger during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Akron, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 14 Michigan State runs for 6 TDs in 52-0 rout of Akron

By Bob Tripi Sep. 10, 2022 07:54 PM EDT

Portland State's Jalynnee McGee (19) is tackled short of the goal line by Washington's Asa Turner, forcing Portland State into a field goal in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, in Seattle, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)
Penix leads Washington to 52-6 win over Portland State

Sep. 10, 2022 07:16 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 14 Michigan State aims for consistency against Akron

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 02:07 PM EDT

Washington running back Wayne Taulapapa heads for a touchdown against Kent State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Seattle. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)
Washington hopes to avoid looking ahead vs. Portland State

Sep. 08, 2022 11:00 AM EDT

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker claps from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 14 Michigan State aiming for consistency against Akron

By Bob Tripi Sep. 07, 2022 07:19 PM EDT

No. 15 Mich St loses Snow for season, Henderson indefinitely

Sep. 05, 2022 07:39 PM EDT
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State linebacker Darius Snow is out for the season and safety Xavier Henderson will be sidelined indefinitely after both were...

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 15 Michigan State sputters in 35-13 win over W. Michigan

By Larry Lage Sep. 02, 2022 10:37 PM EDT

FILE - Colorado coach Karl Dorrell watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against California in Berkeley, Calif., Oct. 23, 2021. The Buffaloes are picked to finish last in the Pac-12, according to the media poll. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Horned Frogs travel to Colorado to kick off Sonny Dykes era

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 04:26 PM EDT

File - Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker watches the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Oct. 16, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. Tucker, entering his third season with the Spartans, knows what it takes to win it all. He did it as an assistant on championship-winning coaching staffs at Alabama in 2015 and with Ohio State in 2002. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
No. 15 Michigan St. opens season of promise vs W. Michigan

By Larry Lage Sep. 01, 2022 03:40 PM EDT