Michigan State football's Mel Tucker news conference: What he said

Welcome to our live coverage of the Michigan State football news conference with head coach Mel Tucker.

The Spartans host Rutgers in the season opener at noon Saturday.

Be the first to hear and see what Tucker says to the media in his first appearance of the season, beginning around 11 a.m.

Find the latest news and analysis at freep.com/sports/spartans.

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