One of the main focuses this offseason for the coaching staff was to instill confidence in the players, making sure that the team holds one another accountable and is willing to be coached.
Payton Thorne and Jayden Reed lit up the Penguins' secondary on Saturday, leading them to a 42-14 victory.
Xavier Henderson and the MSU defense stifled Youngstown State's offense all day, leading to a 42-14 victory.
Michigan State takes down Youngstown State, 42-14.
Michigan State leads Youngstown State 35-7 at halftime.
Michigan State's Luke Campbell and the MSU offensive line look to build upon strong performance at Northwestern.
Michigan State is set to face Youngstown State for the first time since 2013 at noon on Saturday.
Connor Heyward's switch to tight end proved to be vital in win over Northwestern.
There is no way to know if MSU will be the same team next week against Youngstown State, that’s the amazing and simultaneously demoralizing thing about college football, but the pieces are in place.
MSU welcomed its 20th athletic director in department history with praise and adulation from East Lansing legends.
Kenneth Walker III's incredible performance on the ground propelled the Spartans to victory over the reigning Big Ten West champion Northwestern.
Payton Thorne did exactly what every quarterback needs to do when their running back explodes, just manage the offense.
Four Kenneth Walker III touchdowns led the Spartans to victory over Northwestern.
Michigan State leads 21-7 at the half.
The State News' Sam Sklar met with The Daily Northwestern's Drew Schott to breakdown this Friday's matchup between the Spartans and the Wildcats.
Alan Haller looks to pump a bit of magic into MSU athletics.
After shocking the Wildcats a year ago, Michigan State football looks to start the season off with its third straight win over Northwestern.
Jim Pignataro's meaningful impact on many was apparent as the field outside of the Smith Center was filled with former student-athletes, colleagues, family and friends.
Michigan State football fans can return to Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 11 for the team’s first home game against Youngstown State. Face coverings are required around the concourse for all those in attendance, and fans are encouraged to bring their Spartan spirit to cheer on the team.
The starters for many of Michigan State's positions heading into Friday's game with Northwestern remain unknown.