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Michigan State cornerback Kalon Gervin (18) walks off the field after a drill at the team's practice facility Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 in East Lansing.

Michigan State Football: This is an important year for Kalon Gervin

Michigan State Football: Mel Tucker is going to scratch and claw for respect

Michigan State Football: The 2021 QB battle is closer than we thought

Michigan State Football: Elijah Collins will bounce back in big way in 2021

Michigan State's Darius Snow, left, tackles Cade McDonald during the spring football game on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.210424 Msu Spring Game 146a

Michigan State Football: Darius Snow will have sneaky productive year in 2021

Michigan State's head coach Mel Tucker calls out to players during the Meet the Spartans open practice on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.210823 Meet The Spartans Football 028a

Michigan State Football: Way-too-early prediction for Western Kentucky battle

Aug 22, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Giants quarterback Brian Lewerke (6) throws the ball during warmups before the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Brian Lewerke, Malik McDowell impress in Giants vs. Browns battle

Michigan State's C.J. Hayes takes a drink during the opening day of fall camp on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, on the MSU campus in East Lansing.210805 Msu Fball Camp 095a

Michigan State Football: CJ Hayes reportedly makes switch to DB

Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) practices Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 at the team's facility in East Lansing.

Michigan State Football: Ranking 3 strongest position groups for 2021

Oct 13, 2018; University Park, PA, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Felton Davis III (18) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Michigan State defeated Penn State 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Felton Davis III reveals he was denied 5th year by NCAA

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Ronald Williams Jr. #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates following during the CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Ronald Williams nearly started for Alabama in 2020

Michigan State's Harold Joiner runs a drill during football camp on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, on the MSU campus in East Lansing.210817 Msu Football Camp 054a

Michigan State Football: Harold Joiner will have major role on offense

Michigan State's head coach Mel Turner gives encouragement to players during football camp on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, on the MSU campus in East Lansing.210817 Msu Football Camp 121a

Michigan State Football: Itayvion Brown earning praise as edge rusher

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Michigan State Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio celebrates with the Rose Bowl Game trophy after defeating the Stanford Cardinal 24-20 in the 100th Rose Bowl Game presented by Vizio at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2014 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Mark Dantonio ranked 48th-best head coach in past 50 years

EAST LANSING, MI - APRIL 24: Jayden Reed #1 and Jalen Nailor #8 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrate Reeds touchdown during the Spring Game at Spartan Stadium on April 24, 2021 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Michigan State football: ESPN “matchup predictor” projects bowl berth in 2021

Dec 27, 2019; Bronx, New York, USA; Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) throws a pass against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the first quarter of the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Brian Lewerke lands huge opportunity with Giants

Michigan State's Jayden Reed, left, runs with the ball as Xavier Henderson closes in during the opening day of fall camp on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, on the MSU campus in East Lansing.210805 Msu Fball Camp 028a

Michigan State Football: How do 2021 position groups compare to 2020?

Michigan StateÕs Xavier Henderson, center, and the Spartans get prepared before the game against MichiganÊon Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.201031 Msu Um 012a

Michigan State Football: Top 3 All-Big Ten candidates on defense for 2021

Michigan State wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) practices Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 at the team's facility in East Lansing.

Michigan State Football: Mel Tucker raving about Keon Coleman’s “freakish” athleticism

Nov 27, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) in action against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Way-too-early look at Nebraska in Week 4

Michigan State safety Xavier Henderson (3) practices Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 at the team's practice facility in East Lansing.

Michigan State Football: Xavier Henderson could have Khari Willis-type ascension

Michigan State's Jayden Reed celebrates his touchdown against Northwestern during the second quarter on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.201128 Msu Northwestern 102a

Michigan State Football: Way-too-early look at Week 3 Miami matchup

Michigan State's Dashaun Mallory prepares for a drill during the opening day of fall camp on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, on the MSU campus in East Lansing.210805 Msu Fball Camp 047a

Michigan State Football: Dashaun Mallory’s transformation is unreal

Oct 27, 2018; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans linebacker Andrew Dowell (5) stands on the field during the second half of a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Andrew Dowell has been “star” of Saints camp

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker watches warmups before the game against Northwestern at Spartan Stadium Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020.Msu

Michigan State Football: Way-too-early preview vs. Youngstown State

Michigan Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh and Michigan State Spartans coach Mel Tucker walk off the field after MSU's 27-24 win at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.Mel Tucker, Jim Harbaugh

Michigan State Football: Mel Tucker has nothing nice to say about Michigan

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 23: Mel Tucker, head coach of the Michigan State Spartans speaks during the Big Ten Football Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Mel Tucker’s ‘Spartan Dawg Con’ is genius

Michigan State Coach Mel Tucker watches a play against Indiana during the first half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020.

Michigan State Football: Way-too-early Northwestern preview