True reflection will come in a few weeks, but since Michigan State closed the season a little over a week ago by beating Penn State for its 10th win of the season, the has at least been a moment to think how far the Spartans have come in one year.
After winning just two games in the COVID-shortened season of 2020 — the first for coach Mel Tucker — the Spartans capped a remarkable turnaround, winning 10 games and marking the biggest rebound in program history.
On Sunday, the Spartans were rewarded with a spot in a New Year’s Six game, tabbed to take on Pittsburgh in the Peach Bowl on Dec.