EAST LANSING — Michigan State football has reached a level where national title aspirations are realistic, but only because of the success the Spartans have been able to sustain, says athletic director Mark Hollis.

The Rose Bowl, Hollis said, will always hold a special place in the minds and hearts of the Michigan State fan base. But the Spartans’ incredible 42-41 comeback win over Baylor in the Cotton Bowl captured the nation’s attention and will go down as one of the more memorable bowls in recent history. - Read more at MLive.com