EAST LANSING, Mich. — One of the best linebackers in Michigan State history is back and ready to build up his alma mater back up to where he left it.
Max Bullough is one of the Spartans. He literally has “Spartan” tattooed on his right bicep with “Pride” on the other. When he arrived as a true freshman, MSU was coming off a 6-7 season in 2009. By the time he left, Michigan State had won two Big Ten titles and a Rose Bowl.
No Rose Bowl Suspension Reveal
Bullough was everywhere on the field with MSU. He finished up his four-year career with 299 tackles, 31.0 tackles for loss, 8.0 sacks, four forced fumbles, and three interceptions. He only ever missed one game with Michigan State: his last one. Bullough, a two-time team captain, was suspended for the Spartans’ Rose Bowl game against Stanford on New Year’s Day 2014 for a violation of team rules. The exact reason for the suspension has been a mystery since.
“I know you guys have been dying to ask that one,” Bullough said when asked about the suspension. “Here’s my answer to that one: so we just established that that was 13 years ago, right? My focus and my energy and my attention is on the 2026 Spartans.”
Bringing Bullough Back
Bullough has had many interesting experiences since his playing days ended in East Lansing. He played for the Houston Texans for three seasons, soaking up the coaching of Mike Vrabel. Once it was time to get into coaching, Bullough worked his way up as a graduate assistant…