Michigan State University NCAA News

Even before Robert Griffin III had knee surgery and made Kirk Cousins so clearly indispensable to the Washington Redskins as their possible fill-in starter at quarterback, Cousins was convinced he wouldn't be traded and would be back with the team for his second NFL season.

In conjunction with the 75th year of the IndyStar Indiana All-Stars, we are counting down the top 75 boys Indiana All-Stars through the years.

Iowa wide receiver Keenan Davis hauls in a pass in front of Michigan State cornerback Darqueze Dennard during the second half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., on Saturday, October 13, 2012.

Good job filling up the mailbag during a slow time in college football. Let's do the question-and-answer session.

Alabama wide receiver Julio Jones catches a first-quarter pass over Michigan State cornerback Johnny Adams during the Capital One Bowl at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Jan.

Michigan State defensive end William Gholston was a disruptive force in the Spartans' 17-16 Buffalo Wild Wings victory over TCU and was named Defensive Player of the Game.

Flint resident Earl Furlow, brother of basketball player Terry Furlow, holds Terry's Michigan State jersey from his last game as a Spartan on Thursday, May 23, 2013 in his mother's home.

First down. Fourth down. First quarter or overtime. The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back figures the best chance for his team to be successful is with the ball tucked under his right arm and his legs churning upfield.

Michigan State announced sophomore Juwan Caesar, who had been working at receiver and tight end this spring, has requested and been granted a release from his scholarship.

Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio was merely answering a question at the university business seminar he spoke at on May 16.

The 6-foot-6, 281-pound defensive end out of Michigan State was the 126th overall selection last month.

What games will the Michigan Wolverines' coaching staff have to worry about the most in Big Ten Conference play? Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Now that the Big Ten Conference has announced the single plays for the 2013-14 season, the Michigan basketball program knows exactly how many times it will play each league team.

I would say that this comes as a pleasant surprise for MSU fans, and can only be seen as a good thing.

Michigan State is searching to find another dynamic playmaker like Le'Veon Bell.

Let's be honest, the 2013 NFL Draft class is not stockpiled with elite skill position talent.

Tom Izzo's Spartans finished 27-9 this season and lost to Duke in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 23, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Denzel Valentine attempts to dribble by Memphis Tigers guard Antonio Barton and guard Geron Johnson in the first half during the third round of the NCAA basketball tournament at The Palace.

Michigan State quarterbacks coach Brad Salem said Monday that after going through spring practices, roles have yet to be defined as the competition for the starting job between Andrew Maxwell and Connor Cook has been a close one.

Michigan State junior Travis Jackson was named on Monday to the Rimington Trophy committee's spring watch list that identifies the most outstanding center in college football.

Michigan State's Darqueze Dennard, a projected first-round NFL draft pick, graduates after the 2013 season and the Spartans are searching for a cornerback that can replace him.