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Oct 2, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive tackle Maverick Hansen (97) sings the fight song with fans after a game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State football projected to make Rose Bowl after Week 8

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Michigan State Football: Where will Spartans be ranked in Week 9 AP Top 25?

Michigan State Football: 3 things that could keep Mel Tucker in East Lansing

Michigan State Football: 3 reasons Mel Tucker won’t leave for LSU job

Oct 16, 2021; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Jacolby Hewitt (2) misses a pass under coverage from Michigan State Spartans linebacker Quavaris Crouch (6) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: 3 implications of gritty win at Indiana

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BLOOMINGTON, IN - OCTOBER 16: Members of the Michigan State Spartans defense celebrate with Cal Haladay #27 of the Michigan State Spartans after an interception returned for a touchdown against the Indiana Hoosiers at Indiana University on October 16, 2021 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Report card for tight win over Indiana in Week 7

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Michigan State's Xavier Henderson intercepts the ball intended for Youngstown State's Samuel St. Surin during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.210911 Msu Youngstown Fb 171a

Michigan State football: 3 things to work on before facing No. 6 Michigan

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 09 : Head coach Mel Tucker of the Michigan State Spartans during a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 31-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Mel Tucker to LSU rumors are not surprising

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Oct 16, 2021; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Michigan State Spartans linebacker Cal Haladay (27) celebrates an interception leading to a touchdown with his teammates during the first quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: 3 takeaways from tight win at Indiana

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Oct 9, 2021; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Payton Thorne (10) moves out to pass during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Final score predictions for Week 7 Indiana battle

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Sep 25, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker looks on from the sidelines during the second quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State football: Mel Tucker is nation’s best 2nd-year head coach

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Michigan State Football: 3 bold predictions for huge road battle at Indiana

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EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 02: Payton Thorne #10 of the Michigan State Spartans throws a pass while warming up before the first quarter of the game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Spartan Stadium on October 02, 2021 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Game-by-game predictions for second half of 2021

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 18: Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Michigan State Spartans runs with the ball against the Miami Hurricanes on September 18, 2021 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. . (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 3 bold predictions for second half of 2021

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Sep 25, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Tre Mosley (17) runs after a catch against Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (5) during the second quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: 3 unheralded players halfway through 2021 season

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Michigan State's Payton Thorne, left, and Kenneth Walker III celebrate after beating Western Kentucky on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.211002 Msu Wku Fb 225a

Michigan State Football: Midseason awards for 2021 Spartans

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Oct 2, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker looks on during the fourth quarter against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: 3 implications of undefeated first half of 2021 season

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 09 : Quarterback Payton Thorne #10 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after a touchdown during the third quarter of a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 31-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Michigan State football: Payton Thorne isn’t Big Ten’s best QB, but he’s close

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Michigan State's Jayden Reed, left, celebrates his touchdown against Nebraska with teammate Jalen Nailor during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.210925 Msu Nebraska 124a

Michigan State Football: Midseason report card for 2021 Spartans

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 09 : Payton Thorne #10 of the Michigan State Spartans in action against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during a game at SHI Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 31-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Payton Thorne compares favorably through 7 starts to Cook, Cousins, Lewerke

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Oct 9, 2021; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) reacts after scoring his second touchdown of the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Bowl projections after Rutgers win in Week 6

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 09 : Payton Thorne #10 of the Michigan State Spartans in action against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during a game at SHI Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 31-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Report card from Week 6 road win against Rutgers

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 09 : Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Michigan State Spartans runs against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half of a game at SHI Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 31-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: RG3 names Kenneth Walker III the Heisman favorite

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 09 : Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Michigan State Spartans runs against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during a game at SHI Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 31-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 3 hot takes from Week 6 road win vs. Rutgers

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Oct 9, 2021; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) runs the ball ahead of Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Christian Izien (0) during the first half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: 3 takeaways from huge win at Rutgers in Week 6

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Michigan State's head coach Mel Tucker looks on during a break in action against Western Kentucky during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.211002 Msu Wku Fb 085a

Michigan State Football: 3 reasons Spartans will beat Rutgers in Week 6

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Oct 2, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Payton Thorne (left) runs the ball against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defensive end DeAngelo Malone (right) during the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Final score predictions vs. Rutgers in Week 6

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Michigan State Spartans running back Kenneth Walker III runs the ball against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Saturday, Oct. 02, 2021.Msu Wku

Michigan State Football: 3 bold predictions for revenge game at Rutgers

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