Second-half outlook: Michigan State

...Spartans can't afford to backslide. Michigan State's veteran-laden defense led by junior linebacker Greg Jones must build on its strong play the last three games, where, aside from a five-minute...

Midseason review: Michigan State

...off No. 6 Iowa on Saturday night (Big Ten Network, 7 p.m. ET). Junior linebacker Greg Jones, the Big Ten's Preseason Defensive Player of the Year, has been fabulous with a nation...

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 19: Linebacker Greg Jones #53 of the Michigan State Spartans runs in pursuit against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at...

Michigan State passes way to rout of Montana State

Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes and Keith Nichol tossed two as Michigan State cruised past Montana State, 44-3, Saturday.

...University of Iowa at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. 22 November 2008: Michigan State LB Greg Jones (53) had 15 tackles and a sack. The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Michigan State...

22 November 2008: Michigan State LB Greg Jones (53) had 15 tackles and a sack. The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Michigan State...

Hope and concern: Michigan State Spartans

...last fall, and the unit should take another step forward in 2009. All-Big Ten linebacker Greg Jones headlines a group that led the Big Ten in red zone defense (75.6 percent) last...

Michigan State spring wrap

...2 Top returners WR Blair White, WR Mark Dell, C Joel Nitchman, TE Charlie Gantt, LB Greg Jones, DE Trevor Anderson, S Danny Fortener, K Brett Swenson Key losses RB Javon Ringer, QB Brian...

Position superlatives: Michigan State

...for spring ball. The Michigan State Spartans are up first. Strongest position -- Linebackers Key returnees: Junior Greg Jones, senior Adam Decker, junior Eric Gordon, senior Brandon Denson Key departures: Ryan Allison (50 tackles 2...

What to watch in the Big Ten this spring

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg The seemingly interminable wait for college football gets a little easier about a month from now, when Michig...

Recruiting needs: Michigan State Spartans

...planning ahead. Linebacker depth is vital with Adam Decker heading into his senior season and superstar Greg Jones possibly entering his final year before turning pro. Safety Otis Wiley is a major loss in...

Michigan State Spartans season recap

...in the red zone and after halftime. Safety Otis Wiley turned in a spectacular September, and Greg Jones continued to establish himself as one of the Big Ten's premier linebackers. Though the Spartans...

Midseason report: Michigan State Spartans

...has a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and seven pass breakups. Other defensive notables include linebacker Greg Jones and safety Dan Fortener, who has stepped in nicely for Roderick Jenrette. What's next -- The...

ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 1: Greg Jones #53 of the Michigan State Spartans defends a play against the Georgia Bulldogs in the Capital...

Michigan St. remains on course for share of Big Ten title

Michigan State stayed on course for its first share of a Big Ten title since 1990.