USA Today projects Michigan State Spartans to go 6-6

College football: Projecting the 2017 records of all 130 FBS teams - DFP
Michigan State isn't getting much love in this projection, though a bowl berth would be a big upgrade over last season.

Football Media Day Coverage - Michigan State Athletics
“Every day we've come to practice, there is a great sense of energy,” said head coach Mark Dantonio. “I feel good about it. Feel like we have intangibles going for us, and I think we've got some good players. So looking forward to the start of the season.”

A record-number of Michigan State freshmen are tracking for playing time - DFP
During Monday's media day, Dantonio mentioned tight ends Matt Dotson and Jack Camper, wide receivers Cody White and Hunter Rison, offensive linemen Kevin Jarvis and Jordan Reid, linebacker Antjuan Simmons and defensive end Jacub Panasiuk.

Michigan State makes cut for 3-star Detroit U-D Jesuit RB Elijah Collins | MLive.com
Collins has more than a dozen offers and included the Spartans in his top six.

Young, incognito offensive line hopes to display maturation this fall LSJ
“We’ve got to win up front – I think there’s no question – in order to be successful,” Dantonio said. “You’ve got to win up front on both sides of the ball. Some of that is just raw toughness and raw ability at times, and obviously technique and what we’re doing.”

Michigan State's Messiah deWeaver plans to compete like starting QB | MLive.com
Brian Lewerke is the starting quarterback and the rest are lining up behind him.

Dantonio, staff charged with changing MSU football's culture - again - DFP
Success seemed to help foster the wrong kind of attitude as things fell apart in 2016

Michigan State assistants appreciate Mark Dantonio's loyalty, say they've learned from 2016 | MLive.com
"I'm not even considering letting any of our staff go," Dantonio said soon after the Spartans lost to Penn State on Nov. 26 to finish 3-9.

MSU offers 2020 hoops prospect, son of former NBA player - 247
Michigan State is after a young prospect with an NBA pedigree.

James Harrison Spends Roughly $300,000 a Year to Keep Body in Playing Shape
Many more athletes invest heavily on conditioning and recovery to stay in peak shape. No case is more extreme than James Harrison, the 39-year-old Steelers linebacker preparing for his 14th season.

Inside NFL Cheerleaders' Legal Fight for Better Pay
As the NFL's players head back to the field for the 2017 season, so, too, do the cheerleaders — who also are heading to court. In recent years, at least five NFL teams — the Raiders, Buccaneers, Bengals, Bills and Jets — have faced lawsuits from their cheerleaders over pay.

Ravens still don't have a firm timetable for Joe Flacco’s return
Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco has yet to take the practice field thus far in training camp. It was announced at the beginning of camp that Flacco had injured his back lifting weights.

Steelers Expect Martavis Bryant to Be Cleared This Week by NFL
The Steelers reportedly expect one of the game’s best deep-threats in Martavis Bryant to be back on the field in the near future. The "thinking" is Bryant "will be cleared to return this week" from his substance-abuse suspension that forced him to miss the 2016 season.

Branden Albert Reports to Jaguars After Previously Retiring
Offensive lineman Branden Albert is reportedly no longer retired. Albert previously announced his retirement but has a base salary of $8.875 million waiting for him in the 2017 campaign.

Jay Cutler, Dolphins Agree on Contract After Ryan Tannehill Injury
The Dolphins agreed to terms on a deal with veteran quarterback Jay Cutler in the wake of Ryan Tannehill's knee injury. The two sides finalized a one-year contract worth $10 million before incentives.

The 25 most beloved college football games since 2000, ranked by the fans - SBNation.com
2015: Michigan State 27, Michigan 23. Enough said.