EAST LANSING — As Michigan State football fans return to campus for homecoming, Saturday will be a program moment for Mel Tucker.
With the Spartans fighting to keep their dimming bowl hopes afloat. With the coaching staff trying to find fixes for well-known problems exploited by opponents over the past month, leading to a four-game losing streak. With the interest of a fan base teetering toward turning its attention toward the upcoming basketball season.
With a bye week coming and the rivalry game — this year at Michigan — on the other side of it.