Michigan State last held a spring game at Spartan Stadium in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic shut down 2020’s game and the program has held publicly-viewed practices the past four years, including last spring’s “Spartan Showcase” in Smith’s first few months manning the program.

Colorado coach Deion Sanders wants to save spring football games by having teams practice against another team for a week before playing them in a scrimmage.

Ohio State football kicked off spring ball on Monday. Head coach Ryan Day met with the media to provide updates and address questions from the media.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day addressed the quarterback and running back situations as well as a former player joining the coaching staff.