Two Spartans who previously had opted out of the 2020 season, have reversed their decision and will see the field in just over one month.
With only one month to get his team ready to play, one thing is for certain: Tucker is bringing the heat.
MSU will kick off the 2020 football schedule Oct. 24 against Rutgers.
Mel Tucker updates on what to expect from MSU football given his anything but normal first year in the role.
Michigan State Athletic Director Bill Beekman spoke on the Big Ten football season reinstatement. The season will consist of eight games starting the weekend of Oct. 24 and will look like nothing Big Ten fans have ever seen before.
MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. and Athletic Director Bill Beekman weigh in on the Big Ten's decision to reinstate the 2020 football season.
In total, there are 11 former Spartans starting the season on active NFL rosters, with several more on practice squads/injured reserve.
Since postponing the college football season in August, the Big Ten conference has received both praise and criticism prompting speculation to arise as to when exactly Big Ten fans might see football again.
Many MSU football players expected the news of their season postponement, but that doesn't make it sting any less given the uncertainty of when they'll start back up.
VanDeMark is the first four-star recruit during the Mel Tucker era.
The postponement left several Spartans itching for the season, while some had already opted out due to concerns regarding COVID-19.
The decision comes after speculation from multiple media outlets that the conference would cancel following a 12-2 vote from Big Ten presidents. MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. was among those who voted not to play in the upcoming season.
The Big Ten appears to be the first Power Five conference to cancel fall sports.
Reid is the second MSU football player to opt-out of the 2020 football season.
Michigan State takes its first step in beginning the 2020 football season by starting fall camp Friday, Aug. 7.
If everything goes to plan, the Mel Tucker era will begin on Sept. 5 against Minnesota.
Jacub Panasiuk will still maintain his scholarship eligibility despite redshirting the season.
Big Ten football student-athletes are asking for enhanced COVID-19 safety protocols as the NCAA sets more guidelines for fall sports.
Michigan State is set to open their 2020 football season against Minnesota on Sept. 5.
It is unclear at this time whether Michigan State football will return to practice on Aug. 4 as scheduled.