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STATE COLLEGE, PA - DECEMBER 12: Payton Thorne #10 of the Michigan State Spartans looks to pass against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at Beaver Stadium on December 12, 2020 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Way-too-early 2-deep depth chart projection for 2021

Michigan State Football: Who could Mel Tucker replace Mike Tressel with?

Michigan State Football: PFF ranks Kenneth Walker III 5th-best returning RB

Michigan State Football: How long until Mel Tucker has Spartans contending?

Oct 27, 2018; San Diego, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive back Houston Griffith (3) takes the field before the game against the Navy Midshipmen at SDCCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: 5 transfers Spartans should target in 2021 offseason

WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 02: Kenneth Walker III #25 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons runs with the ball in the second quarter during their game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at BB&T Field on November 02, 2019 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Kenneth Walker III is massive addition to RB room

DURHAM, NC - SEPTEMBER 09: Drew Jordan #86 of the Duke Blue Devils celebrates following a defensive play against the Northwestern Wildcats at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Michigan State football hits home run with Duke DE transfer Drew Jordan

ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 10: Quarterback Anthony Russo #15 of the Temple Owls walks off the field after failing to convert on third down against the Navy Midshipmen in the first half at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on October 10, 2020 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Anthony Russo is a steal for the Spartans

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Michigan State Football: Jarrett Horst discusses why he picked Spartans

Auburn running back Harold Joiner (22) catches a long pass at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Oregon leads Auburn 14-6 at halftime.Jc Auburnoregon 59

Michigan State football strikes portal gold again with Harold Joiner

Auburn running back Harold Joiner (22) warms up at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback in Fayetteville, Ark., on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.Jc Auburnark 23

Michigan State Football: Former 4-star RB Harold Joiner a transfer option?

Michigan State cornerback Shakur Brown celebrities his interception against Northwestern during the second half of MSU's 29-20 win at Spartan Stadium at Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020.Msu

Michigan State Football: 3 players who improved the most in 2020

Dec 12, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Payton Thorne (10) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Michigan State 39-24. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Anthony Russo will only help Payton Thorne

Dec 12, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) makes a catch and runs the ball in the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: 3 takeaways from meltdown loss to Penn State

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 05: Head coach Mel Tucker of the Michigan State Spartans looks on while playing the Ohio State Buckeyes at Spartan Stadium on December 05, 2020 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Final score predictions vs. Penn State in Week 15

Payton Thorne, Michigan State football (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 3 bold predictions vs. Penn State in Week 15

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker talks to players during a timeout during the second half against Ohio State at the Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.

Michigan State football finally unveils Gruff Sparty helmet, and it’s amazing

Oct 10, 2020; Annapolis, Maryland, USA; Temple Owls quarterback Anthony Russo (15) during the first half against the Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: New QB emerging as potential transfer target

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne hands the ball to running back Elijah Collins during warmups before the Ohio State game at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.

Michigan State Football: 3 takeaways from loss to No. 4 Ohio State

EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 14: Antjuan Simmons #34 of the Michigan State Spartans in action on defense during a game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Spartan Stadium on September 14, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. Arizona State defeated Michigan State 10-7. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 3-star LB Carson Casteel on why he committed

Elijah Collins, Michigan State football (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Final score predictions vs. Ohio State in Week 14

Michigan State Spartans coach Mel Tucker talks with cornerback Shakur Brown after a taunting penalty during the third quarter at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.Michigan

Michigan State Football: 3 transfers Mel Tucker could target in portal

Nov 28, 2020; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans running back Connor Heyward (11) leaps over Northwestern Wildcats defensive back A.J. Hampton (11) as he looses control of the football during the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: 3 takeaways from win over No. 8 Northwestern

Nov 14, 2020; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans linebacker Antjuan Simmons (34) celebrates after a play during the second quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Final score predictions vs. No. 8 Northwestern

Michigan State's Payton Thorne throws a pass against Indiana during the third quarter on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.201114 Msu Indiana 173a

Michigan State Football: 3 bold predictions vs. No. 8 Northwestern

Trae Waynes, Michigan State football (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Trae Waynes takes shot at Michigan Stadium

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Michigan State Football: Virginia DT Jowon Briggs should be transfer target

Michigan State's Jayden Reed celebrates his touchdown during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.201024 Msu Rutgers 112a

Michigan State Football: 3 bright spots after 1-3 start to 2020 season