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FOOTBALL

Spartans deliver '12th round' win in gritty showdown vs. Iowa

Souichi Terada
October 1, 2017

The Spartans knew what type of team the Iowa Hawkeyes were ahead of their Big Ten showdown — tough, gritty, physical; a game bound to be a defensive struggle. So the night before, the team watched the last fight scene of the movie “Southpaw.” Head coach Mark Dantonio told his team the game will be similar to a 12-round fight. As senior linebacker Chris Frey described it, he said it was like going to "war."

FOOTBALL

Dantonio looking for resiliency out of Spartans

Colton Wood
September 27, 2017

One day removed from MSU’s first loss of the season, head coach Mark Dantonio emphasized one word: resiliency.  After MSU’s infamous season last year, the Spartans turned to their youth to step up and play a vital role on the team in 2017.

FOOTBALL

Kirk Gibson and friends raise $1.2 million for Parkinson's research

Jonathan LeBlanc
September 25, 2017

Before the highly anticipated MSU vs. Notre Dame game and before Spartan, Tiger and Dodger legend, Kirk Gibson, took his place among the "Ring of Honor" at Spartan Stadium, "Gibby and Friends vs. Parky" announced on Saturday afternoon they raised $1.2 million to fund research through MSU's College of Human Medicine into Parkinson’s disease. However, Gibson wanted to make sure he isn’t the only person that’s recognized.

FOOTBALL

LJ Scott's fumbling issues pop up again against Notre Dame

Colton Wood
September 24, 2017

Quarterback Brian Lewerke led a commanding drive to the 1-yard line on MSU’s first offensive possession of the season against Bowling Green. Junior running back LJ Scott would then fumble at the goal line, with the Falcons recovering the loose ball and preventing MSU from scoring on its first red zone appearance in 2017. 

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MSU ready for 'statement game' against Notre Dame

Colton Wood
September 22, 2017

Fresh off the bye week, the Spartans are 2-0 and will face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Saturday night with the Megaphone Trophy up for grabs. While MSU had its off week, the Irish defeated Boston College last Saturday 49-20 to improve to 2-1 on the season. 

FOOTBALL

For the Bulloughs and the Allens, Notre Dame rivalry is a family affair

Colton Wood
September 21, 2017

To Byron Bullough and Brian Allen, MSU’s rivalry with Notre Dame is more than just a game. For them, it’s an opportunity to reflect upon their childhood and their roots. MSU will take on the Fighting Irish this Saturday under the lights on the national stage for the first time this season. It will be the last time these two foes will face each other in the regular season until 2026.