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Michigan State football survives upset scare, beating Youngstown State 41-24

Michigan State overcame an early score from Youngstown State to secure a 41-24 win Saturday at Spartan Stadium. The Spartans leaned on quarterback Aidan Chiles and a deep receiving corps to pull away, but the victory was tempered by injuries to key players, including Nick Marsh and Makhi Frazier. MSU will look to regroup before a primetime road matchup against Southern California.

FOOTBALL

Alante Brown willing to step up wherever Spartans need him

Alante Brown’s journey to Michigan State has been anything but conventional. After initially committing to MSU in 2019, reclassing and spending time at Nebraska, Brown finally arrived in East Lansing in 2023. Injuries and a deep receiver room have kept him from a starting role, but he has embraced a new impact on special teams as a kick returner and gunner. Brown’s resilience and team-first mentality have shaped a six-year college football journey defined by adaptability, perseverance, and an unwavering pursuit of his NFL dreams.