Preview: Michigan State hosts Minnesota to open Big Ten play
After going 2-1 in non-conference play, Michigan State will open Big Ten play this weekend, hosting the Minnesota Golden Gophers for a 3:30 p.m. matchup.
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After going 2-1 in non-conference play, Michigan State will open Big Ten play this weekend, hosting the Minnesota Golden Gophers for a 3:30 p.m. matchup.
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Michigan State football’s loss to Washington last Saturday revealed what the team is capable of this season as well as what could hold them back. The defense, more specifically the secondary, still needs some work before it’s ready for conference play and the running game all but disappeared against the Huskies.
“I am a horseshit football coach right now,” Head Coach Mel Tucker said in his Monday afternoon press conference.
It took just three games for Michigan State to get its first reality check of the season.
After a dismal performance on the road against now-ranked #18 Washington, Michigan State football has fallen out of the Top-25.
After a couple of home games against weak opponents, it seemed as though Michigan State’s defense was prepared for a road test against a talented PAC-12 team.
Redshirt junior quarterback Payton Thorne finally found his groove in Michigan State’s 39-28 loss to Washington. Despite the loss, he was more consistent, put his body on the line, wasn’t afraid to make big plays and even found a reliable target in sophomore wide receiver Keon Coleman.
Despite a gutsy performance from redshirt junior quarterback Payton Thorne, a terrible showing from Michigan State's defense ultimately doomed the Spartans in a 39-28 loss in Seattle.
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Michigan State football travels to Seattle this Saturday for its first road matchup of the season against the Washington Huskies. This will be the first real test for the Spartans, who are 2-0 after taking down Western Michigan and Akron in matchups they were heavily favored in.
As Michigan State football looks ahead to Washington, the team is focusing on off-the-field preparation, just as much as on-field. Head Coach Mel Tucker revealed his team has consulted with specialists to account for the time change.
Know Thy Enemy is a Q&A where the perspective changes from the eyes of The State News to the eyes of the student newspaper of Michigan State's opponent. This week, The State News' football beat writer Alex Faber spoke with sports editor Ethan Kilbreath of The Daily ahead of Saturday night’s matchup.
After a couple of home games against MAC opponents, Michigan State is heading out west to face its first Power Five team of the year.
Michigan State now sits at No. 11 in the Week 3 AP Top 25 poll, following a 52-0 victory over the Akron Zips on Saturday. The Spartans climbed three spots from where they were ranked previously at 14.
MSU football has shown to have a knack for finding talented running backs in the transfer portal. After finding Kenneth Walker III last season, Head Coach Mel Tucker went back to the portal to find Jarek Broussard and Jalen Berger.
Michigan State sent the Akron Zips back to Ohio with more than a few bruises. On the way to a 52-0 shutout victory, the Spartans battered the visitors with massive hits from the secondary, the front seven and even special teams.
Michigan State football cruised past the Akron Zips 52-0, to begin the season 2-0. MSU relied heavily on the running game and forced fumbles to create significant momentum changes at key moments.
Thanks to a couple of timely turnovers and a few solid drives on offense, Michigan State is heading into the locker room with a 24-0 lead over Akron.