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Mel Tucker still getting to know his Michigan State team, but pivot to Rutgers 'coming soon'

The grass at Spartan Stadium played host to Mel Tucker’s first scrimmage as Michigan State’s new head coach Saturday, after going untouched for almost a year.

Tucker hopes for another scrimmage this weekend because in less than three weeks, the Spartans begin their 2020 season.

“It is becoming more real every day, which is which is a good thing,” Tucker said Wednesday during a video call. “We've been waiting a long time for this opportunity, and so we're just making the most of it every day and just embracing the challenges that we have.”

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