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Michigan State running back Elijah Collins (24) runs from Iowa defensive back Kaevon Merriweather, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Goodson rushes for 113 yards as Iowa wallops Michigan State

By ADAM HENSLEY - Associated Press

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 - Associated Press

Michigan State's Jack Hoiberg, left, and Western Michigan's Chase Barrs vie for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Loyer scores 16 points, Michigan State rolls without Winston

By MATT SCHOCH - Associated Press

Kentucky coach John Calipari directs his team against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Maxey leads No. 2 Kentucky past No. 1 Michigan State 69-62

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels looks to throw against Michigan State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Arizona State edges No. 18 Spartans 10-7 in wild last minute

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Michigan State's Darrell Stewart is lifted by Jordan Reid as they celebrate Stewart's touchdown on a pass reception against Western Michigan during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Offense responds for No. 19 Spartans in 51-17 win over WMU

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio, right, talks with Tulsa coach Philip Montgomery following an NCAA college football game, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Dantonio blunt about Spartans’ mistakes in opener

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2019, file photo, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio talks to reporters during the NCAA college football team's practice in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State went 7-6 last season and scored only 32 points over its final four games. Even so, the Spartans are ranked 18th in the AP’s preseason poll. Although there are plenty of questions surrounding Dantonio’s team, it feels like voters decided to give Michigan State the benefit of the doubt for now. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

Spartans saying little about offense that needs improvement

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Feb. 12, 2019, file photo, Michigan States's Kenny Goins (25) blocks a shot by Wisconsin's Ethan Happ (22) as Michigan State's Xavier Tillman (23) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Madison, Wis. At right, in a Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Michigan States's Xavier Tillman, right, blocks a shot by Green Bay's ShanQuan Hemphill (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State and Michigan reached the Sweet 16 on the strength of their defense, so the two rivals have that in common, at least. But the Spartans and Wolverines have slightly different ways of shutting down opponents. (AP Photo/File)

Michigan State, Michigan in Sweet 16 because of defense

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Michigan State's Cassius Winston, left, drives against Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

No. 11 Michigan State beats Ohio State 62-44, but Ward hurt

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Michigan State's Nick Ward, right, gets a layup against Green Bay's Manny Patterson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Ward’s big day helps No. 9 Michigan St rout Green Bay 104-83

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Furman's Clay Mounce battles for possession while defended by South Carolina Upstate's Josh Aldrich during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Spartanburg, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

No. 25 Furman stays unbeaten with 74-60 win over SC Upstate

By JEFFREY COLLINS - Associated Press

Maryland players kneel and honor their deceased teammate Jordan McNair (79) before an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gary Cameron)

Michigan St stuffs Maryland after tumultuous week for Terps

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Michigan State's Felton Davis (18) goes in for the winning touchdown after a catch as Penn State's Amani Oruwariye (21) misses the tackle 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 - Associated Press

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio walks the sideline during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Central Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 31-20. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

No. 20 Michigan State still struggling to finish strong

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press