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Meet Bowling Green, a team looking to ride momentum to a win over MSU
At first glance, there are some notable similarities between MSU and Bowling Green.
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MSU football releases depth chart ahead of Bowling Green
Young faces shined bright on MSU football’s first official depth chart for the upcoming season. Fourteen true freshmen and nine redshirt freshmen highlight a depth chart stocked with youth.
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MSU football to hold tryout meeting Wednesday
The Spartans are holding a walk-on tryout meeting Wednesday starting at 4 p.m. for any athletes interested. The meeting will be held at the Skandalaris Football Center in the Pentecost Team Meeting Room.
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Column: Let MSU football right its wrongs, but never forget the controversies
It is putrid and crazed to use the alleged rapes of two women as the antagonist for MSU’s road back to winning, as certain hype videos would have you think.
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Timeline: MSU football alleged sexual assault cases
MSU football went through an offseason strife with controversy, as two separate alleged sexual assaults involving four players cast a shadow over the program. But what happened, and in what order?
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Column: Who are the Spartans and who will show up on the field?
Right now, it’s hard to say. So many of last year’s leaders are gone, the face of the old regime. The team had already descended into an identity crisis, and that was before all of the off-season issues.
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As Bowling Green nears, 6 MSU football players to keep an eye on
Following a substandard season in 2016, in which the Spartans finished with a 3-9 record and a troublesome offseason, the Spartans are less than two weeks away from beginning official gameplay, as the team will face Bowling Green at Spartan Stadium on Sept. 2.
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Chris Frey, Brian Allen named as only 2 captains for MSU football
Of the thousands who have suited up in the green and white and the ones who are revered for their accomplishments as Spartans — only a select few are ever named captain.
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'Meet the Spartans' attracts thousands of fans despite trying offseason
Despite a rough year, thousands of fans flocked to Spartan Stadium Wednesday to get a chance to be up close and personal with the 2017 MSU football team during the 15th annual “Meet the Spartans” event.
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Felton Davis III, Darrell Stewart Jr. embracing lighthearted side of role as leaders
The pair of wide receivers have earned a reputation as jokesters among their teammates. Davis prefers pranks while Stewart reserves his effort for jokes, according to the latter.
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Ex-Spartan Donnie Corley enrolls at Wayne County Community College
Former Spartan wideout Donnie Corley has found a new school. According to reports, Corley has enrolled at Wayne County Community College for the upcoming school year.
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3 backs in running for MSU's top spot
L.J. Scott, Gerald Holmes and Madre London have all proven themselves enough to be in the running for MSU's starting spot. As they compete to be "the guy", the trio focus on building each other up rather than tearing each other down.
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Wideout Trishton Jackson looking to stand out amongst young receiving core
Jackson seemingly stole the spotlight at the Green-White game, hauling in eight catches for 168 yards. Now, he's looking to continue that success in the 2017 season.
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Veteran linebacking core prepares to lead young Spartans
Although the defense is fairly young, the linebacker corps has plenty of experienced upperclassmen who will help mentor the younger and less experienced players.
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VIDEO: Spartans Look Forward to the Upcoming Football Season
Listen to what the Spartans think about their upcoming football season.
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MSU football wideouts navigate youth movement, look to improve
The search for quarterback Brian Lewerke’s go-to target is on. The Spartans on the whole are young, its effects magnified among the wide receivers.
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MSU football begins season unranked in Amway Coaches Poll
USA Today released the preseason Amway Coaches Poll Thursday, and the Spartans start 2017 on the outside looking in — unranked.
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Montae Nicholson reflects back on time at MSU during Washington's training camp
Despite shoulder surgery, former Spartan Montae Nicholson said he's ready to be an impact player for the Washington Redskins.
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MSU embarks on a new season, attempts to open fresh slate in 2017
On the last day of July, the Spartans took the first step in the long marathon known as a college football season. Hundreds of practice hours loom ahead for MSU as it looks to reshape a tarnished image.
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Spartans remember Mike Sadler one year after his death
On the one year anniversary of Mike Sadler's death, friends, family and other Spartans joined together to celebrate his life in Grand Rapids. MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio, among others, made an appearance.