Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio reacts to the 7-6 loss to Oregon in the Redbox Bowl in Santa Clara, Calif. on Dec. 31, 2018. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Three Spartans who helped and hurt their stock in Michigan State football’s 7-6 loss to Oregon at the Redbox Bowl on Monday at Levi’s Stadium:
3 up
MSU defense
It was a banner first year for Mike Tressel, who took over as full-time defensive coordinator and guided MSU to allowing just 17.2 points per game.