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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

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

Michigan State Football: 5 players who could surprise in 2018

Michigan State Football: Why doesn’t Kenny Willekes get respect he deserves?

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 vs. Michigan State football trash talk has already begun

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: Brian Lewerke on pace to break plethora of records

EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 28: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans talks to his team before a game against 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: Will Spartans be contenders or pretenders in 2018?

EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 28: Brandon Randle #26 of the Michigan State Spartans rushes against Rashawn Slater #70 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: 5 underclassmen who could break out in 2018

ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 07: Michigan State Spartans head football coach Mark Dantonio enters the stadium 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)

Is Michigan State football really akin to Michigan basketball?

ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 07: Madre London #28 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates after scoring with teammate Luke Campbell #62 during the second quarter 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: Luke Campbell has first-team All-Big Ten potential

PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 10: Brian Allen #65 and Connor Cook #18 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrate a touchdown by teammate LJ Scott in the fourth quarter 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: Matt Allen has major shoes to fill in 2018

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 11: Kendall Sheffield #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Tuf Borland #32 of the Ohio State Buckeyes wrap up Cody White #7 of the Michigan State Spartans after a short gain in the third quarter at Ohio Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Michigan State 48-3. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

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

Michigan State Spartans. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 5 upperclassmen poised for 2018 breakout

ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 17: Defensive back Jalen Watts-Jackson #20 of the Michigan State Spartans runs the football into to end zone for the game winning touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the final seconds of college football game at Michigan Stadium on October 17, 2015 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Spartans defeated the Wolverines 27-23. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Jalen Watts-Jackson becomes American hero

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 18: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans throws a first half pas next to Antoine Brooks Jr. #25 of the Maryland Terrapins at Spartan Stadium on November 18, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 11: Kendall Sheffield #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Tuf Borland #32 of the Ohio State Buckeyes wrap up Cody White #7 of the Michigan State Spartans after a short gain in the third quarter at Ohio Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Michigan State 48-3. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 5 most important games in 2018

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 14: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during 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: Kevin Jarvis could be key to offensive line in 2018

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 21: Defensive end Jacub Panasiuk #96 of the Michigan State Spartans is congratulated by his brother, defensive tackle Mike Panasiuk #72 of the Michigan State Spartans, after sacking quarterback Peyton Ramsey of the Indiana Hoosiers for a 4-yard loss during the first quarter at Spartan Stadium on October 21, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Indiana 17-9. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: What can we expect from Mike Panasiuk in 2018?

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 28: Felton Davis III #18 of the Michigan State Spartans runs in a touchdown on a pass play against the Washington State Cougars during the first half of 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: Could Felton Davis III be Mark Dantonio’s best WR?

ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 07: Chris Frey #23 and LJ Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrate the win over Michigan Wolverines with the Paul Banyun trophy 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: Way-too-early 2018 preview vs. Michigan

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 04: Cody White #7 of the Michigan State Spartans looks for yards after a second half catch in front of Manny Bowen #43 of the Penn State Nittany Lions at Spartan Stadium on November 4, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State won the game 27-24. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 05: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates after beating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 5, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Recruiting roundup for week of June 11, 2018

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

Michigan State Football: Making the case for Javez Alexander as punt returner

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 28: Cody White #7 of the Michigan State Spartans looks on after scoring on a pass play against the Washington State Cougars during the second half of 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: How will new freshman rule affect Spartans?

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 04: Juwan Johnson #84 of the Penn State Nittany Lions can't make a second half catch next to Justin Layne #2 of the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium on November 4, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State won the game 27-24.(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Top 10 All-Big Ten candidates for 2018

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 04: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans throws a second half pass while playing the Penn State Nittany Lions at Spartan Stadium on November 4, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State won the game 27-24. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 5 reasons Brian Lewerke could be Dantonio’s best QB ever

EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 02: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans looks on while playing the Bowling Green Falcons at Spartan Stadium on September 2, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State won the game 35-10. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Early-June 2018 recruiting roundup

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 28: Andrew Dowell #5 of the Michigan State Spartans tackles Kyle Sweet #17 of the Washington State Cougars during the first half of 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: Way-too-early 2018 preview vs. Northwestern