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Michigan State's Elijah Collins, left, runs for a gain as Northwestern's Brandon Joseph closes in during the first quarter on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.201128 Msu Northwestern 087a

Michigan State football will have its best backfield in a decade in 2021

Michigan State Football: Elijah Collins reveals reason behind 2020 struggles

Michigan State football has elite list of visitors for 2021 spring game

Michigan State football expected to land Purdue WR transfer Maliq Carr

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 24: Head coach Mel Tucker of the Michigan State Spartans looks on during warm ups prior to a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Spartan Stadium on October 24, 2020 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

What Mel Tucker is bringing to the table in East Lansing

CHAPEL HILL, NC - NOVEMBER 14: Kenneth Walker III #9 of Wake Forest races up the sideline with the ball during a game between Wake Forest and North Carolina at Kenan Memorial Stadium on November 14, 2020 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Andy Mead/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Kenneth Walker III is going to be “a problem”

Oct 13, 2018; Annapolis, MD, USA; Temple Owls quarterback Anthony Russo (15) looks to pass against the Navy Midshipmen during the first half at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: 3 most impactful transfers for 2021 season

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker watches a play against Ohio State during the first half at the Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.

Michigan State Football: Mel Tucker is flipping the script in Michigan rivalry

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: 3 biggest questions for Spartans in spring 2021

Wide receiver Christian Fitzpatrick during a UofL football practice at the indoor Trager Center on Monday. Feb. 24, 2020Football Selects T9i4858

Michigan State football: Louisville transfer Christian Fitzpatrick will be red-zone threat

OKEECHOBEE, FL - MARCH 03: Waka Flocka Flame performs during the Okeechobee Music Festival on March 3, 2017 in Okeechobee, Florida. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Rapper Waka Flocka Flame praises Keon Coleman

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: 3 storylines to follow in spring 2021

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker talks to linebacker Antjuan Simmons (34) during the second half against Ohio State at the Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.

Michigan State Football: Itayvion Brown helps making LB corps a strength

Apr 13, 2019; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines fullback Ben VanSumeren (40) runs the ball during the spring football game at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State football lands Michigan transfer LB Ben VanSumeren

Alabama linebacker Ale Kaho (10) in first half action against The Citadel at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday November 17, 2018.Kaho1101

Michigan State Football: Could Alabama LB transfer Ale Kaho be an option?

Michigan State's head coach Mel Tucker, left, talks with Angelo Grose during the first quarter in the game against Ohio State on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.201205 Msu Osu 083a

Michigan State Football: Secondary play will continue to improve in 2021

Michigan State's Ricky White, left, celebrates his touchdown with teammate Jayden Reed against Michigan during the first quarter on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.201031 Msu Um 048a

Michigan State Football: 3 early breakout candidates for 2021 season

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 28: Chester Kimbrough #25 of the Florida Gators looks on during the fourth quarter of a game against the Towson Tigers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Michigan State football fills huge need with Florida CB transfer Chester Kimbrough

Nov 7, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Michigan State Spartans running back Jordon Simmons (22) runs the ball against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the third quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State football will have one of Big Ten’s best backfields in 2021

Michigan State's Shakur Brown returns an interception during the second quarter on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.201024 Msu Rutgers 138a

Michigan State Football: Shakur Brown is going to be sorely missed in 2021

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

Michigan State football held off Oklahoma’s late push for Jarrett Horst

Sep 28, 2019; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans offensive lineman Matt Allen (64) gestures during the second half of a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Matt Allen brings much-needed depth back in 2021

Michigan State's Elijah Collins, left, runs for a gain as Northwestern's Brandon Joseph closes in during the first quarter on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.201128 Msu Northwestern 087a

Michigan State Football: 3 players with most to prove this offseason

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 defensive coordinator Mike Tressel answers questions after the 51-17 win over Western Michigan at Spartan Stadium, Saturday, September 7, 2019.09072019 Msuwmu2ndhalf 24

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

Nov 2, 2019; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons running back Kenneth Walker III (25) carries the ball during the second quarter against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

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

STATE COLLEGE, PA - DECEMBER 12: Head coach Mel Tucker of the Michigan State Spartans looks on before the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium on December 12, 2020 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

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