The loss to Indiana dropped the Spartans' record to 4-5. In Year 1 of Jonathan Smith’s tenure, many had the goal of making a bowl game. In order for Michigan State to gain bowl eligibility, it needs to win two of its remaining three games.

Thank goodness for that Iowa game. Otherwise, this Michigan State football season would feel like a never-ending slide into the abyss. As it is, things aren’t great, Saturday’s 38-16 defeat at Illinois a slow but inevitable demise, the Spartans ...

Columnist Graham Couch gives his thoughts on the Michigan State Spartans' performance in defeat Saturday at Illinois with three quick takes.