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Michigan State junior defensive lineman Simeon Barrow Jr. (8) celebrates with his defensive teammates after sacking Central Michigan freshman Bert Emanuel Jr. (3) during the first half as Michigan State faces off against Central Michigan on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. MSU defeated CMU 31-7. (Jake May | MLive.com) By Matt Wenzel | mwenzel2@mlive.com Following back-to-back losing seasons and coach Mel Tucker being fired for cause in September, Michigan State begins spring practice on Tuesday with a fresh start. Jonathan Smith was hired away from Oregon State as the new leader of the program and brought some positive buzz to the Spartans. He has a revamped staff that