Michigan State football defensive coordinator Joe Rossi is very familiar with Rutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis, one of many ties between the two programs.

The Spartans young secondary and defense would be forced to hold up to a stiff test again, as Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis was supported by a strong running game led by Kyle Monangai. This combination worked to perfection for Rutgers as the Scarlet Knights scored 34 unanswered points after falling behind 7-0.

Year one of the Jonathan Smith era in East Lansing came to an end a little earlier than Michigan State’s football team was hoping for. The Spartans entered the final week of the regular season needing a win over Rutgers to clinch a berth in a bowl game of the

Michigan State football's frosty, snow-dusted 41-14 loss to Rutgers put a bow on Jonathan Smith’s first season in East Lansing.

The Spartans' bowl game hopes ended with a lopsided loss to Rutgers that showed many of the same issues that plagued MSU all season.

Michigan State football was playing for a bowl game on Saturday, with an attempt to extend their season. What fans got was an uninspiring performance, and the Spartans got absolutely dominated by Rutgers,

Michigan State has one game left to clinch bowl eligibility today vs. Rutgers. Follow along for live updates and more here.

Angelique S. Chengelis, Connor Earegood, John Niyo, and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News predict the outcome of Saturday’s MSU-Rutgers game.

Rutgers football will play its final regular season game today against Michigan State in East Lansing. Here's how to watch.