For much of the season, MSU’s offense has carried the defense. With the offense struggling in the second half Saturday, the defense rose to the task, scoring the team’s first defensive touchdown of the season while holding Illinois scoreless during the first 40 minutes of the game en route to a 24-14 win.
The MSU women’s soccer team had plenty of scoring chances against Michigan on Sunday afternoon, but time after time the Spartans simply couldn’t take advantage of them.
The Spartans’ victory against Illinois on Saturday moved them to a 3-3 record and gave MSU its second straight win, but it came with a cost. Numerous key players were injured in the 24-14 victory, with few returning to the game.
The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 30-28 Saturday night to move to 6-0, their best start since 1985. Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi went 20-for-38 passing for 284 yards and two touchdowns, rebounding after his first pass was intercepted and returned for a U-M touchdown. U-M (4-2, 1-2) relied on its running game as the offense ran for 195 yards but only passed for 124. Freshman quarterback Denard Robinson attempted to drive the Wolverines to another comeback victory in the fourth quarter, but was intercepted with less than one minute remaining, sealing the Hawkeyes’ victory.
Ford Field will have a new seating configuration for the Frozen Four when the premier college hockey event arrives in Detroit on April 8, 2010.
The No. 18 MSU volleyball team was swept twice on the road this weekend, dropping its Big Ten record to 2-4.
Both the MSU men’s soccer team and its opponent, Wisconsin, were searching for their first conference victory Sunday afternoon in Madison, Wisc. After playing to a 1-1 deadlock through regulation, it appeared the game would go down in the books as a tie.
For the No. 8 MSU field hockey team’s three seniors, this season is all about pushing a step further.
The No. 8 MSU field hockey team avoided a home letdown Sunday, playing just well enough to defeat Central Michigan, 2-0, despite not having its strongest outing. The Spartans had several chances to put the Chippewas away early after scoring a goal less than four minutes into the game. But Central Michigan hung tough and didn’t relent even after the Spartans scored both goals by the early stages of the second half.
MSU freshman forward Chris Forfar found a perfect time to score his first career goal as a Spartan.
MSU head coach Rick Comley’s 750th win might not be his favorite or his most memorable, but it sure allows him to breathe easy for the night.
Tom Saxton knows he doesn’t have to say anything to get his MSU women’s soccer team excited for this weekend.
After win last week, Spartans move to 2-2 and keep bowl hopes alive; SN reporters offer midseason grades
What’s in store for the Big Ten this weekend?
Through five games, MSU has started five different offensive lines. Because of injuries, the unit hasn’t been stable, with only senior left tackle Rocco Cironi starting all five games in the same position.
MSU vs. Illinois Noon, Big Ten Network JN In the timeless words of the infamous Fred Durst — “just keep on rollin’ baby.” Last week’s Michigan game took just about everything out of the Spartans, and the victory that came from it was well-deserved.
The players on the MSU men’s soccer team have a hard time believing they are winless in the Big Ten.
The Big Ten Network had its highest viewership in its history last Saturday, according to Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.
Struggling out of the gates to the tune of a 1-3 record, Illinois head coach Ron Zook has pulled the trigger and named Eddie McGee his starting quarterback in place of incumbent Juice Williams, who also has struggled this season.
The No. 18 MSU volleyball team showed its maturity this past weekend, battling back from the previous week’s two losses to earn convincing victories.