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Michigan State Spartans football coach Mel Tucker says Peach Bowl win, 2021 success lay 'foundation' for future

Michigan State defeated Pittsburgh 31-21 in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Thursday night, capping off a turnaround 11-2 season for Mel Tucker in his second year as head coach.

The Spartans faced a 21-10 deficit in the third quarter, but outscored Pitt 21-0 in the fourth quarter to complete the comeback victory. It was the largest point differential in the 4th quarter of a bowl game over the last 5 seasons.

After the game, Tucker said that he felt like his team gave their all on the field not just during Thursday night's game, but the entire season.