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Column: Spartans’ win over Badgers unforgettable
Forty-eight hours later, and I still can’t believe what happened Saturday night.
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GameDay atmosphere adds to exciting Saturday
Joe Arbow thinks there was a special force driving the MSU football win against Wisconsin on Saturday. The finance junior said the presence of ESPN’s College GameDay in East Lansing added some extra hype for both the players and the fans. “(GameDay) will give us great momentum going in,” Arbow said before the game.
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Hail mary pass gives MSU win over No. 4 Wisconsin
Senior wide receiver Keith Nichol caught a 44-yard desperation pass to give MSU the upset win.
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MSU defense limits Wisconsin offense enough to win
In a matchup of the best of the best, MSU’s No. 2 defense in the nation knew Wisconsin had the No.
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GameDay tradition continues in East Lansing
Walking up to College GameDay, you would guess everyone dressed in red was supporting No. 4 Wisconsin against No.
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GameDay puts MSU football in ESPN spotlight
For most people, when news breaks that ESPN’s College GameDay (9 a.m. ESPNU, 10 a.m. ESPN) is coming to town, the first thing that pops into mind is, “What should I write on my sign, and how early do I need to get there for a spot near Erin Andrews?”
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Spartans excited to play Badgers on national stage
As if the nation’s best scoring offense squaring off against the best defense under the lights was not enough, the Spartans also are celebrating Homecoming, and ESPN’s College GameDay will be there to put all eyes on MSU.
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MSU focused on stopping run against No. 4 Wisconsin
Trenton Robinson would have his defense play the nation’s best team on a weekly basis if it were possible. The senior safety loves playing on a big stage, and he said it doesn’t get much better than going against No.
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Former MSU great Gene Washington to be honored Saturday
Gene Washington will be honored during a special pregame ceremony prior to kickoff between No. 15 MSU and No. 4. Wisconsin.
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Gholston suspended for one game by Big Ten
Sophomore defensive end William Gholston is suspended for one game for violating the Big Ten Sportslike Conduct Agreement during MSU’s 28-14 win over Michigan, the Big Ten announced Thursday. Gholston will miss Saturday’s game against No. 4 Wisconsin.
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Dantonio: Penalties expected, must limit to beat good teams
After posting 13 penalties for 124 yards Saturday against then-No. 11 Michigan, the now-No. 15 MSU football team has some cleaning up to do before taking on No.
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Spartans did a lot of good against Michigan, still need less mistakes to beat Badgers
This Saturday, No. 4 Wisconsin is coming to East Lansing for a prime time showdown with the Spartans, bringing along its No.
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Domination
Few believed MSU’s defense could contain Denard Robinson, Michigan’s quarterback and Heisman Trophy frontrunner, until Saturday, to the same 86 rushing yards he had in 2010.
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Column: Trust fueled Spartan victory over Michigan
Mark Dantonio is a defensive-minded head coach, and that’s evident every time the Spartans step out onto the football field.
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Game weekend busy for police, fire department
The East Lansing Fire Department responded to calls almost non-stop beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday on through the early hours of Sunday and had paramedics on hand at Spartan Stadium during MSU’s football game against the University of Michigan.
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Spartans beat U-M, 28-14, for 4th straight win over in-state rival
For the fourth consecutive year, the No. 23 MSU football team defeated No. 11 Michigan on Saturday at Spartan Stadium, 28-14.
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Running game key in MSU's 4th straight win over U-M
With 39 of the last 41 games won by the team with the most rushing yards in the rivalry series, junior running back Edwin Baker and the No. 23 MSU football team knew they needed a big day on the ground to beat No. 11 Michigan.
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A state divided
This summer, senior quarterback Kirk Cousins was asked a question he’ll probably never forget. While speaking to a K-8 grade school in Michigan, Cousins opened it up for questions when a second-grader raised his hand.
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Spartans expect U-M unfazed by past losses
The Paul Bunyan Trophy is a coveted award for MSU and Michigan, and Saturday, the Spartans will compete to keep the trophy in East Lansing, where it’s been for the past three years.
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Football looks for 4th straight win over in-state rival U-M
When most of this year’s senior class first arrived in East Lansing in 2007, the times were much different. The Spartans were loved by many, but undoubtedly Michigan was seen as a maize and blue state.