Spartans Football

Nov 19, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans players huddle on the field prior to their game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Matt Dotson has message for doubters

Michigan State Football: CB Tyson Smith suffered stroke in 2016

Michigan State football has Big Ten’s toughest schedule, per CBS

Michigan State Football: Jack Conklin chugs beer to pump up Predators crowd

Sep 2, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans linebacker Chris Frey (23) gestures to the sidelines during the first half against the Furman Paladins at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Will linebackers be better in 2017?

Sep 17, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans running back LJ Scott (3) leaps over Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Nyles Morgan (5) during the first half a game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: LJ Scott’s legacy hinges on junior season

Sep 12, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans safety Montae Nicholson (9) gestures to the crowd during the 2nd half of a game at Spartan Stadium. MSU won 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Montae Nicholson signs 4-year deal with Redskins

Nov 26, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Saeed Blacknall (13) runs with the ball as Michigan State Spartans defensive back Justin Layne (39) defends during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions won 45-12. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: 5 potential breakout stars for 2017

Nov 24, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) in action during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys defeat the Redskins 31-26. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Mark Dantonio says Kirk Cousins is best he’s ever coached

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio walks on the field during the second half of a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: CBS Sports ranks Mark Dantonio 11th-best Power Five coach

Oct 3, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; General view of Michigan State Spartans helmet during the 1st quarter of a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Jack Camper a possible answer on defense?

Nov 21, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Michigan State Spartans place kicker Michael Geiger (4) celebrates after making the game-winning field goal on the final play of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. The Spartans won 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Michael Geiger windmills at graduation (Video)

Dec 5, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive end Robert Bowers (91) celebrates after the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference football championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Michigan State won 16-13. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: DE Robert Bowers could be a force in 2017

Sep 24, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive tackle Kevin Williams (92) celebrates a fumble recovery during the first quarter of a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Kevin Williams signs with Bengals as UDFA

Nov 7, 2015; Lincoln, NE, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Macgarrett Kings Jr. (85) celebrates with guard Brandon Clemons (64) after scoring a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Brandon Clemons signs with Arizona Cardinals

Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Michigan State Spartans offensive lineman Kodi Kieler (79) during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2015 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Kodi Kieler signs with Cardinals as UDFA

Oct 17, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio stands on the field during the 2nd half of a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Mark Dantonio says 2017 outlook is “very promising”

Sep 24, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans cornerback Darian Hicks (2) looks to the sidelines during the first quarter of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Darian Hicks signs with Chicago Bears

Sep 17, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive back Demetrious Cox (7) walks off the field after a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Demetrious Cox signs with the Bengals

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Trae Waynes (Michigan State) greets NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number eleven overall pick to the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State football owns 3rd-longest streak of players selected in NFL Draft

Nov 26, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Tyler O'Connor (7) passes the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions won 45-12. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Tyler O’Connor signs deal with Bengals

Sep 2, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Monty Madaris (88) carries the ball during the second half against the Furman Paladins at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Monty Madaris signs with Bengals as UDFA

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver R.J. Shelton (12) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: R.J. Shelton signs with the Vikings

Oct 15, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans tight end Josiah Price (82) makes a catch for a touchdown against Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Trae Williams (29) during the first quarter of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Josiah Price signs with Minnesota Vikings

Nov 12, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans linebacker Riley Bullough (30) reacts to a play on Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Josh Hicks (8)(not pictured) during the first half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Riley Bullough inks deal with Buccaneers

Nov 26, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio looks on during a time-out against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions won 45-12. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Dantonio Needs to Right Ship or Kiss Legacy Goodbye

Oct 24, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans tight end Josiah Price (82) celebrate a touchdown against the Indiana Hoosiers during the 2nd half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Predicting where Spartans land in 2017 NFL Draft

Nov 12, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio stands on the sidelines during the second half of a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Auston Robertson dismissed from team