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Spartans jump to No. 18 in AP Poll
Following the Spartans' 30-27 win over Minnesota Saturday night, MSU (5-1) moved up three spots to No. 18 in the latest AP Top 25 poll.
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FINAL: Backed by strong running game, MSU squeezes by Minnesota 30-27
But there would be no hangover, and a win is a win for MSU, downing the Golden Gophers 30-27. The Spartans are still undefeated in the Big Ten, amassing a 3-0 record.
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Spartans say that Minnesota is no trap game
While Spartan fans across the country have been soaking in and raving about MSU’s upset victory over then-No. 7 Michigan last weekend, the team has completely put that win in its rear-view mirror and have set the main focus on Minnesota.
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State News Podcast: Minnesota and Trap Games
Sam Metry, Souichi Terada, and Colton Wood are back to talk Spartan Football as they break down the Spartans upcoming matchup with the Golden Gophers. Later on in the show they make their Big Ten Picks and talk about whether or not the term "trap game" has been killed.
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MSU pass rush facing big test against Minnesota's offensive line
If the Spartans want to show that their defense is back they've got a great chance to prove it this week against Minnesota on the road, a team that has allowed just one sack on the year and is averaging 0.2 sacks per game.
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Notebook: Joe Bachie named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week
After an upset road win over then-No. 7 Michigan Saturday, the Spartans are 4-1 and ranked in the AP Top 25 poll for the first time this season.
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MSU defense unfazed by success, gains confidence amid Big Ten play
After MSU’s thrilling 14-10 win over Michigan, the rest of the nation was put on notice.
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How it happened: MSU stuns U-M, defense dominates in 'crucial' win
The Spartans had done it — again. For the eighth time in the last 10 years under head coach Mark Dantonio, MSU claimed state supremacy in its 14-10 win over the Michigan Wolverines.
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Podcast: Michigan Reactions
Sam Metry and Souichi Terada are back with an emergency podcast to breakdown the Spartans upset over Michigan last weekend. Terada and Metry talk the weather in Ann Arbor, MSU's defense's ability to force turnovers, and what this win means for the Spartans. Later in the show, the two talk about some of their favorite press room food.
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FINAL: MSU knocks off No. 7 Michigan 14-10
Through wind and rain, MSU knocked off No. 7 Michigan 14-10 to move to 3-1 on the season.
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Rushing attack leads Spartans to a 14-10 victory over Michigan
The Spartans knew that if they were going to upset No. 7 Michigan Saturday night in Ann Arbor, they were going to have to create ways to run the ball more efficiently and win the turnover battle. When the rain had let up and the clock read 0:00 Saturday night, the Spartans did just that, and MSU won 14-10. The Spartans rushed for 158 yards and finished with a plus-5 turnover margin.
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Gameday info and what you need to know for MSU vs. Michigan
Here's helpful gameday information for Saturday's game
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Spartans not worried by O'Korn at quarterback for the Wolverines
While the details of Speight's injury haven’t been made public, Harbaugh, an alumni of U-M, said fifth-year senior QB John O’Korn will get the start this weekend as the undefeated No. 7 Wolverines take on MSU Saturday night in Ann Arbor.
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The State News Podcast: Michigan Week
Listen in as Sam Metry, Colton Wood and Souichi Terada break down MSU's win over Iowa and preview Michigan. Later on in the show, Metry and Terada make picks for the the Big Ten games this week and talk about some of the Spartans greatest moment's against Michigan.
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MSU doesn't shy away from the importance of the Michigan game
MSU is quick to admit that its rivalry matchup against Michigan this Saturday isn’t just another game on a 12-game schedule. It goes far beyond that.
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MSU hopes turnover margin continues to improve against Michigan
Prior to MSU’s conference game against Iowa on Saturday, the Spartans turned the ball over eight times — six fumbles and two interceptions.
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Notebook: Spartans need to contain their emotions against Michigan
The Spartans know it. The Wolverines know it. The entire state of Michigan knows it.
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Calm and steady: Lewerke improves decision-making despite offense's struggles
It’s only four games into the season, but under the microscope of a wanting fan base, the Spartan faithful has already made its impression on the man under center, quarterback Brian Lewerke. MSU fans have seen the good, there’s no denying that. His chemistry with Felton Davis III against Iowa was easily apparent. Other times, he’s scrambling for long gains on the ground.
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Felton Davis has career day in 17-10 win over Iowa
Entering the 2017 season, wide receiver Felton Davis III had played a minimal role in the Spartans’ offense in his first two seasons in East Lansing. After several key departures over the past two seasons at the wideout position, Davis finally saw his chance to step up.