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Ex-Michigan State player's unfortunate new normal: 2 years, 2 collapsed football leagues

Here's a look at Michigan State football's 2020 schedule. The Spartans open at home vs. Northwestern on Sept. 5, and finish at Maryland on Nov. 28. Wochit

Two months ago, Taiwan Jones entered one of the eeriest meetings of his life.

The former Michigan State football standout was now a linebacker for the Los Angeles Wildcats of the startup XFL. He was fresh off his best game yet and itching for the next one that weekend.

Then a coach took the center of a packed room and told all the players it wouldn’t be happening.