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Unbeaten in conference remain at 2 after weekend

Chris Vannini

October 11, 2009

The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 30-28 Saturday night to move to 6-0, their best start since 1985. Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi went 20-for-38 passing for 284 yards and two touchdowns, rebounding after his first pass was intercepted and returned for a U-M touchdown. U-M (4-2, 1-2) relied on its running game as the offense ran for 195 yards but only passed for 124. Freshman quarterback Denard Robinson attempted to drive the Wolverines to another comeback victory in the fourth quarter, but was intercepted with less than one minute remaining, sealing the Hawkeyes’ victory.

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Dantonio: Winston out for season

Chris Vannini

October 11, 2009

MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio announced Sunday night that sophomore running back Glenn Winston will have surgery on his right ACL on Thursday and will miss the remainder of the season.

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Spartans continue to roll, beat Illini 24-14

Chris Vannini

October 10, 2009

Champaign, Ill. — After a battle for the starting quarterback position finally appeared to have ended near the midpoint of the MSU football team’s season, one of those quarterbacks led the Spartans to their second straight victory Saturday and back to .500 with a 3-3 record.

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Grading the Spartans

Matt Bishop  and  Chris Vannini

October 8, 2009

After win last week, Spartans move to 2-2 and keep bowl hopes alive; SN reporters offer midseason grades

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2 undefeated teams to be put to test this weekend

What’s in store for the Big Ten this weekend?

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Offensive line gelling, helping offense prosper

Matt Bishop

October 8, 2009

Through five games, MSU has started five different offensive lines. Because of injuries, the unit hasn’t been stable, with only senior left tackle Rocco Cironi starting all five games in the same position.

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Network sees high ratings from Sat.

Chris Vannini

October 8, 2009

The Big Ten Network had its highest viewership in its history last Saturday, according to Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

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Zook: Switching QBs was one of most difficult decisions

Matt Bishop

October 8, 2009

Struggling out of the gates to the tune of a 1-3 record, Illinois head coach Ron Zook has pulled the trigger and named Eddie McGee his starting quarterback in place of incumbent Juice Williams, who also has struggled this season.

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MSU could reach .500 mark Saturday

Chris Vannini

October 7, 2009

MSU looks to get back to .500 this weekend when they travel to Champaign, Ill., to face the Fighting Illini on homecoming.

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Who's your QB? Try both

The quarterback battle is over. At least it is to sophomore quarterback Keith Nichol.

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MSU objective this week: Avoid U-M hangover

Chris Vannini

October 6, 2009

Head coach Mark Dantonio stressed the importance of moving past the Michigan victory Tuesday at his weekly press conference. Dantonio, dressed in a Detroit Tigers jacket, talked about how the Spartans will have to maintain the intensity that came out of the victory against U-M.

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Williams out as QB

Chris Vannini

October 5, 2009

Illinois football head coach Ron Zook announced Monday that senior quarterback Juice Williams has been benched in favor of junior Eddie McGee for Saturday’s game against MSU.

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Dantonio announces more team personnel changes

Matt Bishop

October 5, 2009

MSU head coach Mark Dantonio said Saturday’s win against Michigan was a “program win.”

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The fall has come

Matt Bishop

October 4, 2009

More than four hours after the game ended Saturday afternoon, the Spartan Stadium scoreboard still lit up the night sky.

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Redemption

Chris Vannini

October 4, 2009

As Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier’s overtime pass was tipped in the air Saturday, junior cornerback Chris L.

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Week 5 of Big Ten action features more excitement

Cash Kruth

October 4, 2009

The Big Ten saw another exciting weekend as four of the conference’s six games were decided by six points or fewer. Both Wisconsin and Ohio State remained perfect in conference action, while the Badgers and Iowa remained undefeated overall.

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Spartans' offense features multiple runners against U-M

Chris Vannini

October 4, 2009

Fans and opponents had been used to seeing two different quarterbacks line up under center for the MSU football team this season.

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Coaches pleased with week of practice before rivalry game

Matt Bishop

October 1, 2009

All cylinders are go for the MSU football team heading into Saturday’s game against Michigan.

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Rodriguez: MSU game just like others

Chris Vannini

October 1, 2009

Although the Spartans mark the Michigan game as the marquee game on the schedule, U-M head coach Rich Rodriguez didn’t seem be treating this game the same way during the Big Ten teleconference Tuesday.

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Game will be battle of offenses

Matt Bishop

October 1, 2009

It’s the annual game for the Paul Bunyan Trophy on Saturday at Spartan Stadium when the MSU football team meets its archrival, Michigan.