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MSU football crumbles after first quarter in 47-10 defeat to No. 13 Indiana
On Saturday at Spartan Stadium, history repeated itself for MSU in a 47-10 drubbing to undefeated Indiana.
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The rise of Indiana football and how MSU can prepare
The words "success" and "Indiana football" have historically been antonyms. But this season in Bloomington, IN, has been different.
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MSU football gears up for undefeated Hoosiers
After a setback loss against Michigan, MSU looks ahead to the 8-0 Indiana Hoosiers this weekend at Spartan Stadium.
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MSU offensive line trending up since bye week
Between opening up the ground attack in a 12-point win over Iowa on Oct. 19 and the early display against Michigan, MSU's offensive line has turned a corner with its efficiency.
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MSU-UM: Disappointing endings to good drives spells defeat for Spartans
With the headlines all week being Michigan's desperate quarterback situation and MSU's handling of Iowa last weekend, it was the Spartans' inability to capitalize on good drives that ended up the story.
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MSU football suffers demoralizing loss to rival Michigan, 24-17
In an up-for-grabs matchup at the Big House against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday night, MSU football ended up in the losing column for the third straight time against its most heated rival.
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Preview: MSU football seeks major win in heated rivalry
Rivalry week has returned to the state of Michigan for the 117th time as Saturday's Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy will be won in Ann Arbor. With both teams at 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the Big Ten, there's a lot on the line, mostly bragging rights for the next 11-12 months.
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MSU football carries momentum into matchup with struggling Wolverines
While Michigan football still has its physical, run-first identity, will play in front of over 100,000 fans at the Big House and has the last laugh in the rivalry, MSU's program enters Saturday with more momentum.
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MSU football’s best performances against Michigan since 2010
This Saturday, Oct. 26 will mark the 117th meeting between the in-state rivals. Here are some of MSU's best performances against Michigan since 2010.
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MSU football at quarterback advantage against rival Michigan
Entering the 117th Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy this Saturday in Ann Arbor, MSU and Michigan's records are identical. But after losing 49-0 a year ago to the Wolverines at home, MSU has gained considerable momentum compared to its bitter rival, highlighted by a clear gap between each team's situation under center.
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117th MSU-UM football matchup will feature first-year head coaches
This year's battle for the Paul Bunyan trophy between MSU and University of Michigan will likely feature a more level playing field in Ann Arbor, both teams just seven games into new regimes under first-year head coaches.
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MSU football's Nick Marsh, Jonathan Kim earn weekly Big Ten honors
MSU football freshman Marsh was awarded Big Ten Freshman of the Week Monday after catching eight passes for 113 yards. Kicker Jonathan Kim earnedBig Ten Special Teams Player of the Week honors after making six field goals, a single-game program record.
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MSU quarterback Aidan Chiles delivers statement performance against Iowa
MSU football bested Iowa 32-20 on Saturday, winning in the trenches against a stout Hawkeye squad. The story of the game, however, was the response of a young quarterback who struggled through the first half of the season and faced a pivotal moment Saturday in his first season as a starter.
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Run game breaks through for MSU football in 32-20 win over Iowa
What shaped up to be Iowa's game to lose in the trenches became a party for a struggling MSU run game of late. The Spartans totaled 118 rushing yards to Iowa’s 28 in the first half and ended the game with a 212-133 rushing yards advantage.
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Preview: MSU football seeks turnaround in homecoming bout with Iowa
Coming off three straight losses and a needed bye week, MSU football can either flip the script against Iowa Saturday or drop its fourth in a row. The Spartans are at a crossroads.
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Stiffening run defense paramount for MSU football against Iowa
For the first quarter of the season, Spartans consistently relied on their ability to defend the rush. But over the past three games, MSU's interior defense has struggled to hold its own at the point of attack. It has been one of many reasons for the Spartans' three-game slide following a 3-0 start.
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The best and worst of MSU football through six games
MSU football has shown its potential at times, keeping fans eager and invested. On the other hand, the Spartans have had glaring problems in many areas as they've struggled with consistency and against higher-level teams.
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MSU football's Charles Brantley has become a defensive cornerstone
After three years of consistent playing time and inconsistent performances, MSU football defensive back Charles Brantley has played like the defensive cornerstone he was shaped up to be.
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What to fix, adjust for MSU football during bye week
Here's what MSU football can look to fix and adjust in its bye week.
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21-point loss to Oregon proves MSU football is far from contention
The Michigan State Spartans fell to 3-3 after a 31-10 loss to the Oregon Ducks, struggling offensively and failing to capitalize on defensive efforts. With ongoing red-zone issues and penalties, they look to regroup during their upcoming bye week.