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LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 7: Michigan State Spartans' coach Mark Dantonio watches the Nebraska Cornhuskers score during their game at Memorial Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Eric Francis/Getty Images)

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Michigan State Football: Game-by-game predictions for 2018

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EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 12: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after defeating the Oregon Ducks 31-28 at Spartan Stadium on September 12, 2015 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Even Mark Dantonio has fun sometimes

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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 31: Jeremy Langford #33 of the Chicago Bears runs against the Cleveland Browns during a preseason game at Soldier Field on August 31, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Jeremy Langford getting shot with Dolphins

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EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 09: Running back LJ Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates his first quarter touchdown against the Western Michigan Broncos with wide receiver Cody White #7 of the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium on September 9, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Western Michigan 24-14. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 10 storylines to follow ahead of 2018 season

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EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 29: LJ Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a first quarter touchdown while playing the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium on October 29, 2016 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 5 keys for making College Football Playoff in 2018

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EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 02: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans watches action during a game against the Furman Paladins at Spartan Stadium on September 2, 2016 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Shakur Brown could swipe starting CB job

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: Tyler Johnson #6 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers carries the ball for a touchdown against Josiah Scott #22 of the Michigan State Spartans during the fourth quarter of the game on October 14, 2017 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Spartans defeated the Gophers 30-27. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Who will replace Josiah Scott at corner?

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Brian Lewerke and LJ Scott, Michigan State football (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Michigan State football: 5 reasons Spartans can win 2018 Big Ten title

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 07: Michigan State Spartans head football coach Mark Dantonio talks with his team prior to the start of the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Is No. 12 ranking in preseason Coaches Poll fair?

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SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 17: Torii Hunter Jr. #16 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish catches a pass in front of Tyson Smith #15 of the Michigan State Spartans during a game at Notre Dame Stadium on September 17, 2016 in South Bend, Indiana. Michigan State defeated Notre Dame 36-28. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: CB Tyson Smith retires, stays with program

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 17: Tight end Matt Sokol #81 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates after defeating the Michigan Wolverines 27-23 in the college football game at Michigan Stadium on October 17, 2015 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Michigan State football: 5 position battles to watch as 2018 fall camp begins

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EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 28: Joe Bachie #35 of the Michigan State Spartans tackles Flynn Nagel #2 of the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on October 28, 2017 in Evanston, Illinois. Northwestern defeated Michigan State 39-31 in triple overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Joe Bachie may be Mark Dantonio’s best LB yet

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EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 29: LJ Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans runs for a short gain as Jourdan Lewis #26 of the Michigan Wolverines makes the stop during the fourth quarter of the game at Spartan Stadium on October 29, 2016 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan defeated Michigan State 32-23. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: LJ Scott fuels Michigan rivalry in the best way

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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - NOVEMBER 26: Josiah Price #82 of the Michigan State Spartans puts out a stiff arm against Malik Golden #6 of the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half on November 26, 2016 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Penn State defeats Michigan State 45-12 clinching Big Ten East Division Champions. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Josiah Price signed by Minnesota Vikings

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 31: Jack Allen #66 of the Michigan State Spartans warms up prior to the Goodyear Cotton Bowl against the Alabama Crimson Tide at AT&T Stadium on December 31, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Jack Allen signed by Chicago Bears

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - NOVEMBER 25: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans runs in for a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during their game on November 25, 2017 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Way-too-early 2018 preview vs. Rutgers

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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 has second-most elite wins in Big Ten in last 5 years

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PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Michigan State Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio looks on against the Stanford Cardinal during the 100th Rose Bowl Game presented by Vizio at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2014 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Mark Dantonio disrespected yet again

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 07: Joe Bachie #35 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates with his team after intercepting the ball during the third quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Michigan 14-10. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Who’ll be named All-Big Ten first-team in 2018?

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 10: LJ Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans looks on from the bench in the final seconds of the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on October 10, 2015 at High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey.The Michigan State Spartans defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 31-24. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: LJ Scott supports Jon Reschke return

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SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 28: Chris Frey #23 and Andrew Dowell #5 congratulate head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans after defeating Washington State Cougars 42-17 in the SDCCU Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium on December 28, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Freshmen numbers revealed ahead of 2018 season

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Michigan State Spartans. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Julian Major “in flux” ahead of 2018 season

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 07: Urban Meyer the head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Mark Dantonio the head coach of the Michigan State Spartans talk before the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 7, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Urban Meyer gushes with praise for Mark Dantonio, Michigan State football

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EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Christian Hackenberg #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions passes while under pressure from Jon Reschke #33 of the Michigan State Spartans in the first half of the game at Spartan Stadium on November 28, 2015 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Mark Dantonio handling Jon Reschke situation correctly

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 17: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans reacts on the sidelines during the second quarter of the college football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on October 17, 2015 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 5 most intriguing freshmen for 2018

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