ITAYVION BROWN

In an official statement about the Michigan Stadium tunnel incident, the Big Ten Conference said they would fine Michigan State University, reprimand the University of Michigan, and suspend one player from the Spartans into the 2023 season.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A heated rivalry game led to another postgame incident in the Michigan Stadium tunnel. In the moments after Michigan’s 29-7 win over Michigan State on Saturday, players from the two teams were seen scuffling in the tunnel that leads to the two teams’ locker rooms. As Michigan State players exited the field, Michigan defensive back Ja’Den McBurrows was the caught in the middle of a crowd of Spartans players who were seen repeatedly striking him and shoving him. Spartans defensive end Zion Yong, linebacker Itayvion Brown and safety Angelo Grose are among the Spartans players seen in the incident. The Michigan Stadium tunnel has been the site of multiple previous incidents between teams, including one between Michigan and Penn State players this season that caused Nittany Lions coach James Franklin to call for the tunnel protocol to be addressed.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Michigan State will apparently get a couple key players back but be without a few others during a big road test. Starting defensive end Drew Beesley and backup Drew Jordan were both dressed for Michigan State (2-0) during warmups for Saturday’s game (noon, ABC) at No. Both were not available for last week’s win against Youngstown State for what a team spokesman said was due to medical reasons. Live updates: Michigan State looks to make a statement vs. MiamiBackup defensive end Itayvion Brown was not on the field for warmups after also being out last week. Running back Elijah Collins was not with the team for warmups after being injured scoring on a screen pass against Youngstown State.

Add one more transfer officially in the fold for Michigan State football. Brown is the last known transfer commit who hadn’t been officially added to the program. Every player Michigan State football has gained from the transfer portal under Mel TuckerHeading into his second season leading the Spartans, coach Mel Tucker has overhauled the roster. Michigan State is scheduled to start an eight-week strength and conditioning program on May 24. Related Michigan State football stories:Michigan State officially adds Minnesota LB transfer Itayvion BrownMichigan State LB Devin Hightower enters transfer portalMichigan State officially adds new group of transfers, recruitsArizona CB transfer Khary Crump didn’t hesitate to commit to Michigan StateFormer Mississippi State TE Powers Warren, son of Big Ten commissioner, transfers to Michigan State

Michigan State football has a new group of players officially with the program. There are 11 other members of the 2021 signing class scheduled to arrive at Michigan State later this summer. Michigan State also just added two walk-on transfers in tight end Powers Warren (Mississippi State), who is the son of Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren, and linebacker Samih Beydoun (Army). Between the 2021 signing class and incoming transfers – counting Brown – Michigan State is scheduled to have 33 new scholarship players on the roster this season. “I think the culture’s going to be great.”Related Michigan State football stories:Arizona CB transfer Khary Crump didn’t hesitate to commit to Michigan StateFormer Mississippi State TE Powers Warren, son of Big Ten commissioner, transfers to Michigan StateMichigan State to pay Louisiana $1.1 million for football game in 2024Former Michigan State OL Justin Stevens flips transfer commitment from CMU to South AlabamaEvery player Michigan State football has lost to the transfer portal under Mel Tucker

After a nearly two-decade absence, Michigan State football is bringing back the No. Michigan State TE Matt Dotson, OT Jordan Reid among those not on spring rosterThe last Michigan State player to wear No. Former Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio in 2017 talked about bringing back the No. Michigan State issued a statement last month saying the situation was addressed internally before the start of the 2020 season. Related Michigan State football stories:Minnesota linebacker transfer Itayvion Brown commits to Michigan State3-star Georgia safety Malik Spencer commits to Michigan State5 questions facing Michigan State football heading into spring practiceMichigan State football position-by-position reviews heading into spring practiceMatt Coghlin returns but Michigan State has big improvements to make on special teams

Michigan State football began spring practice on Tuesday morning and released an updated roster in the afternoon. Redshirt junior offensive lineman Mustafa Khaleefah, who opted out of last season, is also not on the roster. Tucker previously said five seniors would return in Dotson, defensive ends Jacub Panasiuk and Drew Beesley, center Matt Allen and kicker Matt Coghlin. Tucker indicated in February offensive linemen AJ Arcuri and Luke Campbell could return and both are listed on the spring roster. Related Michigan State football stories:Minnesota linebacker transfer Itayvion Brown commits to Michigan State3-star Georgia safety Malik Spencer commits to Michigan State5 questions facing Michigan State football heading into spring practiceMichigan State football position-by-position reviews heading into spring practiceMatt Coghlin returns but Michigan State has big improvements to make on special teams

The same day Michigan State began spring practice, the program picked up another transfer commit for the fall. Itayvion Brown, a transfer linebacker from Minnesota, announced his commitment to the Spartans on Tuesday morning. Michigan State is thin on experience at linebacker and Brown is the second transfer at the position to commit to the team. Michigan State has also lost 17 players to the portal since Nov. 16, including four linebackers. Related Michigan State football stories:3-star Georgia safety Malik Spencer commits to Michigan State5 questions facing Michigan State football heading into spring practiceMichigan State football position-by-position reviews heading into spring practiceMatt Coghlin returns but Michigan State has big improvements to make on special teamsRebuilding cornerback depth amid heavy turnover is top challenge for Michigan State’s secondary