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Tucker has 20 transfers to help Michigan State's turnaround

Mel Tucker
Michael Conroy/AP
FILE - In this July 23, 2021, file photo, Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Tucker is entering his second season at Michigan State, but it seems as if he is starting over with an influx of transfers such as former Temple quarterback Anthony Russo. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Mel Tucker
Posted at 8:45 AM, Aug 17, 2021
and last updated 2021-08-17 08:45:51-04

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Mel Tucker is entering his second season at Michigan State.

Even though Tucker is not a rookie with the Spartans, it seems as if he’s starting over.

Tucker was hired away from Colorado 18 months ago and endured a pandemic-shortened season with a 2-5 record.

The Spartans added 20 transfers, including former Temple quarterback Anthony Russo.

Tucker has two options for a starting quarterback.

He can go with Russo and redshirt sophomore Payton Thorne.

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