Earlier this week, Michigan State coach Mel Tucker said he’d love for his team to play in a bowl game.
However, on Sunday, Tucker and the Spartans confirmed they would not accept a bowl bid, effectively ending their season after winning two of seven games in Tucker’s first year leading the program.
“First and foremost, I would like to thank our medical staff for everything they have done for our program this season,” Tucker said in a statement. “We were extremely fortunate and grateful to have had the opportunity to play football this fall.
“We have decided as a program that the best decision for our team is to prepare for the 2021 season.