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MSU falls to No. 17 in the third CFP rankings
Despite the blowout loss to Ohio State, the Spartans are ranked No. 17 in the third College Football Playoff ranking.
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Much like Ohio State, MSU looks to bounce back following brutal loss
Between the Spartans and Buckeyes, going into their marquee, top-15 matchup, there were a number of similarities. For one, the records were the same. A 7-2 overall mark, 5-1 in the Big Ten, a chance at the Big Ten East crown for the conference foes.
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MSU falls in AP, Coaches poll after blowout loss
Unsurprisingly, after a startling, deflating 48-3 loss to Ohio State, the Spartans have fallen. Hard.
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Final: MSU loses 48-3 to Ohio State
No. 12 MSU lost 48-3 to No. 13 Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus.
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An incomplete effort: Spartans throttled in season-worst outing
For all the Spartans have accomplished this year, between a bounceback from 3-9 and real aspirations of a Big Ten title, head coach Mark Dantonio has time and again made one aspect clear — MSU has not played its best game of the season yet.
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State News Sports Podcast: MSU's big win over Penn State and OSU
Sam Metry, Souichi Terada and Colton Wood are back to talk about the joys of three and a half hour rain delays, Nick Bosa, and make their weekly Big Ten picks.
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5 things to watch: Ohio State
On Saturday, the Spartans face off against the Buckeyes on the road in Columbus, with the winner taking the lone spot at the top of the Big Ten East Division standings.
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Spartans say matchup against OSU has 'championship game' feel
“It’s like a championship game; winner of this game controls their destiny, so it’s something we’re preaching,” linebacker Joe Bachie said. “We control our destiny throughout this whole month of November. So this is the next game, we got to go 1-0 this week.”
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Know Thy Enemy: Sparty vs. Buckeyes for No. 1 atop the Big Ten East
To better understand life in Ohio, The State News interviewed Colin Hass-Hill, sports editor for The Lantern, and asked him four questions on Ohio State football.
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Cornerback Josh Butler's father passes away, GoFundMe account created
Shortly before the Spartans took to the field to face off against then-No. 7 Penn State last Saturday, MSU cornerback Josh Butler found out the news no child ever wants to hear. Butler’s father had passed away suddenly, leaving Butler in a state of shock and sadness.
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Football climbs CFP poll to No. 12, faces No. 13 Ohio State Saturday
The Spartans come in at No. 12 in the latest poll, joined by No. 13 Ohio State and No. 14 Penn State, the Big Ten East foes all bunched up together.
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Matt Coghlin goes from unlucky performance, to starring in the spotlight
Last week, Matt Coghlin went 1-for-3 last week against Northwestern, with both missed field goals hitting the uprights, leaving crucial points on the board late in the game. Jump forward seven days to Saturday night and Coghlin is surrounded by his teammates after hitting a 32-yard field goal to tie it up 24-24, and hitting a 34-yard field goal as time expired to beat No. 7 Penn State, 27-24, and bring the Land-Grant Trophy back to East Lansing.
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Column: Let us appreciate the MSU offense's clutchness
So let’s come together to rightfully acknowledge and crown this MSU offense for its desperate need to deliver down the stretch; shock a poor group of fans who just want a comfortable, blowout win.
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MSU's defense neutralizes Barkley, 'swarms' in shocking win
The hype train known as Saquon Barkley finally made its stop in East Lansing.
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Spartans stay relaxed and focused during extensive weather delay
“We had guys laying down, putting games on, college football in the locker rooms, they were watching college football.”
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FINAL: MSU stuns No. 7 Penn State, 27-24, after long weather delay
The Land-Grant Trophy is back in East Lansing, as the No. 24 Spartans beat the No. 7 Penn State Nittany Lions 27-24.
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Helpful gameday information for No. 24 MSU vs. No. 7 Penn State
The No. 24 Spartans are looking to get back into the win column against the No. 7 Nittany Lions, after losing to the Northwestern Wildcats in triple overtime last Saturday 39-31.
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Football's run defense has an immense challenge Saturday in Barkley
The Spartans’ run defense will face an immense challenge this weekend against No. 7 Penn State, and more importantly Saquon Barkley.
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State News Sports Podcast: Saquon Barkley is looming
The State News Sports staff is back to talk MSU football. Sam, Souichi and Colton quickly run through MSU's loss to Northwestern then move on to Penn State. Then at the end of episode, the guys make their picks and Souichi has a hot take.