After allowing 54 points last year, defense gears up for Northwestern
As the dust settled following MSU’s fourth straight loss at the time, the Wildcats put up 54 points on the scoreboard, still the most ever by an opponent in the Mark Dantonio era.
As the dust settled following MSU’s fourth straight loss at the time, the Wildcats put up 54 points on the scoreboard, still the most ever by an opponent in the Mark Dantonio era.
To better understand life as a Wildcat in Evanston, Illinois, The State News interviewed Jonah Dylan, the sports editor of The Daily Northwestern, and asked him four questions on Northwestern football.
Some students never find their footing at their initial landing spots. After months — or maybe even years — of deliberation, students may decide the current institution they’re attending isn’t for them. They decide to play their sport at another university.
Head coach Mark Dantonio spoke to reporters on Tuesday to recap the win over the Hoosiers and preview MSU’s upcoming matchup against Northwestern on the road.
So let’s speak of this new MSU team – holy shit.
In the AP poll, the Spartans are now No. 16 team in the country. In the Coaches poll, MSU is now No. 18.
Cody White’s day started innocent enough in MSU's win over Indiana.
The No. 18-ranked Spartans earned a hard-fought win over Indiana Saturday, improving their record to 6-1 on the season and garnering that important sixth win to become officially bowl eligible.
MSU’s win over the Indiana Hoosiers was never pretty. If anything, it was downright ugly.
Five days after being arrested for driving without a valid license, LJ Scott’s touchdown rush with 1:49 left in the game gave the Spartans a 17-9 lead after the made extra point. The Spartans would hold off a late-game comeback from the Hoosiers to advance to 6-1 on the season and 4-0 in conference play.
But in the crucial final quarter, with the game's balance hanging up in the air, MSU finished and came out on top 17-9 over the Indiana Hoosiers.
Football is back in East Lansing after a two-week hiatus, and with the tailgating comes Homecoming.
After two straight road games, the Spartans head back to East Lansing to take on the Indiana Hoosiers (3-3, 0-3 Big Ten) Saturday in MSU’s homecoming game.
Despite being arrested on Wednesday due to driving without a valid license, junior running back LJ Scott has resolved the issue and will play on Saturday against Indiana, head coach Mark Dantonio said in a statement Friday.
Buckle up, MSU fans. This rest of the season — no matter what happens — should be an entertaining one. The Spartans have proven that much about themselves.
To better understand Indiana football, The State News interviewed Cameron Drummond, football beat reporter and sports editor for The Indiana Daily Student, and asked him four questions about the Hoosiers.
In a lot of ways, MSU has been a pleasant surprise.
If the Spartans’ turnover problems persist, the only shot MSU has to remain a contender relies on its defense.
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.