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5 things to watch: MSU vs. Notre Dame
MSU football comes out of its bye week 2-0 and eager to face rival Notre Dame Saturday night. With the Megaphone Trophy on
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MSU ready for 'statement game' against Notre Dame
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.
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For the Bulloughs and the Allens, Notre Dame rivalry is a family affair
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.
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Column: Football faces first 'test' of season in Notre Dame
If Division I collegiate football — between the sponsorships, money and national attention — was anything like school, so far, the Spartans are passing with flying colors.
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Notebook: MSU to put Notre Dame rivalry on hold after this season
Despite coming off the slowest week of the season — the bye — head coach Mark Dantonio took the podium to address the state of his team. His Spartans take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish come Saturday in front of a national audience. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. on FOX as the two schools restore their historic rivalry.
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Kicker Matt Coghlin is ready for his moment
Redshirt freshman kicker Matt Coghlin is still waiting for his time to shine. With the Spartans having completed their first two games of the regular season, Coghlin has yet to attempt his first collegiate field goal.
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MSU Football players spend bye week in Houston
It's the bye week. And while some Spartans are busy enjoying their precious days off, some are in Houston to help out locals in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
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10 members of the football team headed to Houston this weekend
MSU won’t be taking to the gridiron this weekend as they have an early bye week, but for several members on the team, the off week won’t be a time to completely relax. Around 10 players will be journeying to Houston, which was just affected by Hurricane Harvey, to aid in the relief efforts stemming from the aftermath of the storm.
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4 questions for MSU football as it heads into the bye week
The bye week is here, and for the second straight year, the Spartans have it early.
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Leprechaun vs. Sparty: A century later
Before the Spartans ever waged war with the Michigan Wolverines, there was Notre Dame.
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TSN Podcast: MSU Football
Listen in as sports editor Sam Metry and beat reporters Souichi Terada and Colton Wood take a look at how the MSU football team has done so far this year and as they preview the rest of the season.
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Spartans head into bye week hungry for Notre Dame
Through MSU football’s first two regular seasons games this month, the Spartans have notched a 2-0 record, generated momentum and remained relatively healthy. The Spartans will not play on the gridiron this weekend as they have an early season bye.
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Spartans thankful for positional depth
Just like any good football team, the Spartans rely on their depth. And that means plenty of players see the field.
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Notebook: Dantonio expects new freshman to play against Notre Dame
Head coach Mark Dantonio spoke to reporters on Tuesday about the Spartans’ win last Saturday over Western Michigan and previewed MSU’s upcoming matchup against Notre Dame next Saturday.
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Column: MSU is right where it wants to be, riding the wave of anonymity
The world and its mom could doubt the Spartans, but Dantonio has the proven track record to show that hey, maybe he’ll pull another win out of nowhere. And yup, shocking the nation in the process.
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LJ Scott bounces back after fumbling issues against Bowling Green
In last week’s 35-10 win against Bowling Green State University, the Spartans fumbled the ball a combined four teams, losing three of them. Out of those three lost fumbles, LJ Scott accounted for two. On Saturday against the Broncos, Scott didn’t let the ball hit the ground once.
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Defense pounds Broncos, collects sacks in confidence-boosting win
The Spartan defense knew who and what Western Michigan featured when the Broncos rolled into town.
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FINAL: Defense shines as Spartans down Broncos, 28-14
The defense led MSU in its second home game of the year, as the Spartans beat Western Michigan University, 28-14, only allowing the Broncos to gain 195 total yards.
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Gameday info for MSU vs. WMU
After starting off the season beating Bowling Green State University, 35-10, the Spartans will host the Broncos of Western Michigan University.
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Know Thy Enemy: Western Michigan - Do not sleep on the Broncos
Know Thy Enemy is a weekly Q&A where the perspective changes, from the eyes of the Spartans to the eyes of MSU football’s next foe. The State News asks the opposing team's student newspaper a few questions and see football through a different perspective.