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Mel Tucker not ready to name Michigan State starting quarterback for Penn State game

The Detroit News

Michigan State’s quarterback position is one that has seemed to be in some state of flux for most of the season, and headed into Saturday’s matchup with Penn State, that hasn’t changed.

In last week’s loss to Ohio State, starting quarterback Rocky Lombardi was knocked from the game in the second quarter and was replaced by redshirt freshman Payton Thorne, who played well, throwing for 147 yards and running for a touchdown.

On Tuesday, coach Mel Tucker said Lombardi is getting better but added there had been no decision made on who would be the starter against the Nittany Lions.