The Maryland athletic department slogan is “Fear The Turtle.” In seven seasons in the Big Ten, its football team has scared no one.
That might be about to change judging by the recruiting...
In yet another twist to this crazy college football season, a matchup between Maryland and Michigan State has been canceled a second time after an outbreak of COVID-19 in College Park.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Little by little over the last three games, Penn State has come closer to being the team coach James Franklin thought he'd have before the season began.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Sean Clifford is grateful that the faces he’s been able to see and interact with in person have stayed close this season.
In the middle of a discussion about recruiting during a pandemic, Mel Tucker went off on a bit of a tangent.
What followed was lengthy explanation ... of why he gives such lengthy...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Justin Fields ran, passed and blocked for unbeaten Ohio State in its latest stylish victory.
And with coach Ryan Day away from the team following his positive...
The first step for No. 3 Ohio State is showing up.
If the Buckeyes can do that, they have to like their chances of reaching another Big Ten title game.
TUSCLAOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Mac Jones passed for 302 yards and five touchdowns, highlighted by two long ones to DeVonta Smith, and No. 1 Alabama rolled over rival No. 22 Auburn 42-13 on Saturday...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — No. 11 Northwestern put itself in position to play for the Big Ten title, then it hit the road.
No. 11 Northwestern (5-0, 5-0 Big Ten, No. 8 CFP) at Michigan State (1-3, 1-3), Saturday at 3:35 p.m. EST (ESPN2).
On the 25th anniversary of Northwestern's run to the Rose Bowl, Pat Fitzgerald is working on another remarkable story at his alma mater.
Four games into the season, Michigan State might be back to square one at quarterback.
At the very least, coach Mel Tucker has indicated that the competition is open this week.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — For Ty Fryfogle and No. 10 Indiana, each game brings something new to be excited about.
Fryfogle had 11 catches for 200 yards — surpassing career highs he'd set...
It is probably a good sign for No. 10 Indiana that its quarterback is using cliches about avoiding a letdown.
“We have been having a great season so far, but the season is not over,” Michael...
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Charlie Jones and Tory Taylor didn’t take conventional paths to Iowa. Three games into their first season with the Hawkeyes, they're feeling right at home.
Mel Tucker was nothing if not thorough when discussing last weekend's blowout loss to Iowa.
The Michigan State coach's weekly video conference with reporters went on for about 45 minutes,...
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
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Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo has tested positive for COVID-19.
A week after renewing their heated rivalry, both Michigan and Michigan State fell flat.
It's hard to figure out which team should feel more disturbed.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — After two losses by a combined five points, the Hawkeyes knew they were close to a breakthrough, and on Saturday Iowa finally put together a complete game, throttling...
Fresh off a surprising win over its in-state rival, Michigan State heads into its game at Iowa on Saturday feeling a lot better about itself than it did two weeks ago.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — In Ohio State's first play from scrimmage against Penn State, slot receiver Garrett Wilson took a handoff, cut around the wide open left end and romped 62 yards to set up the...
Rocky Lombardi quickly put Michigan State's quarterback uncertainty to rest.
There's no doubt who the Spartans' top choice is now.
It wasn't long ago that there was a bit of mystery...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — When Mel Tucker talked about how much a team can improve between games one and two, it felt like he was grasping at straws. What else could the Michigan State coach say...
The gap between the truly elite programs and the rest of college football was never more apparent Saturday as No. 1 Clemson gave a glimpse of life after Trevor Lawrence in Death Valley and No. 3...
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Freshman DJ Uiagalelei threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns in place of Trevor Lawrence, home with COVID-19, and No. 1 Clemson rallied from 18 points down in the first half...
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—DJ Uiagalelei, Clemson, threw for 342 yards and two TDs in relief of Trevor Lawrence, home with COVID-19, and the top-ranked Tigers rallied from 18 points down in the first half to...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Outside of Michigan State's football program, few expected the Spartans to beat No. 13 Michigan.
The people who mattered, though, had all the confidence they needed...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Toward the end of his video conference with reporters this week, Mel Tucker was asked point blank if he was intentionally avoiding using his next opponent's name.
If anyone doubted the challenge facing new Michigan State coach Mel Tucker, it should be obvious now.
The Spartans began the season at home against Rutgers last weekend — perhaps the easiest...
Now that Justin Fields has arrived, the Heisman Trophy race can begin.
Though the front-runner might not be the quarterback you think.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Greg Schiano’s return to Rutgers paid immediate dividends. Already, the Scarlet Knights are assured their best Big Ten season in at least three years.
Mel Tucker is starting a new challenge at Michigan State. Greg Schiano is resuming an old one at Rutgers.
With so much change this past offseason, neither coach necessarily knows what to...
Mel Tucker's success in his first season as Michigan State's coach may be determined in large part by who is playing quarterback.
Right now, there's no indication of who that's going to...
Mel Tucker got a late start at Michigan State. Mark Dantonio's retirement didn't come until February, and Tucker was hired as the new coach shortly after that.
DETROIT (AP) — A federal judge has recommended that a former Michigan State football staff member's claims against former Spartans football coach Mark Dantonio, former athletic director Mark...
DETROIT (AP) — A former Michigan State football staff member filed a lawsuit this week in which he accused former coach Mark Dantonio of violating NCAA rules by contacting players at other schools...