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Michigan State coach Mel Tucker, right, is congratulated by athletic director Alan Haller following a 37-33. win over Michigan in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Eyes up: Big 10 bowl picture crowded at top, murky in middle

By Dave Campbell Nov. 02, 2021 08:06 PM EDT

Georgia, Alabama, Michigan State, Oregon are the top four in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season.

Nov. 02, 2021 07:25 PM EDT
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Georgia, Alabama, Michigan State, Oregon are the top four in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season. ...

Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle (81) celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Cincinnati won 31-12. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Georgia, Alabama, Michigan State, Oregon top CFP rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 02, 2021 02:34 AM EDT

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) is taken down by Georgia linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) and linebacker Adam Anderson (19) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: CFP preview unlikely for Cincinnati

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 01, 2021 01:34 AM EDT

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker, right, is congratulated by athletic director Alan Haller following a 37-33. win over Michigan in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan St stays perfect on the season, eyes Big Ten title

By Bob Tripi Oct. 31, 2021 03:20 PM EDT

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (10) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
AP Top 25: Michigan St up to 5; Wake in top 10 for 1st time

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 31, 2021 02:03 PM EDT

Georgia running back James Cook (4) stretches the ball across the goal line for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Stephen B. Morton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: MSU's Walker runs for five TDs

By The Associated Press Oct. 30, 2021 09:52 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker, right, is congratulated by athletic director Alan Haller following a 37-33. win over Michigan in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Another defining loss for Jim Harbaugh

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 30, 2021 07:53 PM EDT

Northern Iowa tight end Kyle Fourtenbary (42) is tackled by Southern Illinois linebacker Branson Combs, right, after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Southern Illinois at Northern Iowa 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 07:09 PM EDT

Michigan State's Kenneth Walker III celebrates his touchdown against Michigan during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Walker-led No. 8 Michigan St tops No. 6 Michigan 37-33

By Larry Lage Oct. 30, 2021 04:24 PM EDT

Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson warms up before an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan at Michigan State 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 11:55 AM EDT

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker reacts as he leaves the field following an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. Michigan State won 20-15. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Week 9 Preview: Wolverines-Spartans biggest of B10 battles

By Eric Olson Oct. 29, 2021 03:53 AM 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 head coach Mel Tucker watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. Michigan State won 20-15. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 6 Michigan, No. 8 Michigan State meet with high stakes

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 02:03 PM EDT

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh yells to officials during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
College Picks: Big Ten in spotlight with 3 pivotal matchups

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 27, 2021 02:05 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 6 Michigan, No. 8 Michigan State meet with high stakes

By Larry Lage Oct. 25, 2021 06:22 PM EDT

BYU tight end Dallin Holker carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. BYU won 21-19. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Welcome, back 'Clones; Who's next?

By Ralph D, Russo Oct. 25, 2021 02:33 AM EDT

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 6 Michigan tops Northwestern 33-7; Michigan State next

By Larry Lage Oct. 23, 2021 03:37 PM EDT

Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs on his way to scoring a 94-yard touchdown against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 31-13. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Tucker, Michigan State among biggest surprises in Big Ten

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 19, 2021 03:56 PM EDT

Michigan State players celebrate following an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. Michigan State won 20-15. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 10 Spartans stay perfect with 20-15 win at Indiana

By Michael Marot Oct. 16, 2021 03:55 PM EDT