Mel Tucker’s first news conference from Atlanta on Sunday to preview Michigan State football’s Peach Bowl was a flashback to the previously bygone Zoom Era.
And in it, the head coach updated a few of the personnel questions his 10th-ranked Spartans are dealing with in preparing to face No. 12 Pitt on Thursday (7 p.m./ESPN).
Tucker said left tackle Jarrett Horst is questionable, linebacker Quavaris Crouch and tight end Tyler Hunt are doubtful and safety Michael Dowell will sit out the game as he is in the transfer portal.
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“We have a few guys that have decided not to play.