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FOOTBALL

Tyler O'Connor shows potential in replacement of Connor Cook

Junior quarterback Tyler O’Connor saw his first sufficient game of playing time in a 24-7 victory over Maryland. The Spartans first drive of the game on Saturday was an eight yard run by fifth-year senior quarterback Connor Cook. And although Cook did not appear to be injured on the play, his backup O’Connor was subbed in on the Spartans’ second drive of the game.

BASKETBALL

MSU basketball shows off depth in victory over Florida Atlantic

The No. 13 MSU basketball team showed off its depth Friday night in its 82-55 victory over the Florida Atlantic Owls.  Despite having two players out with injury -- sophomore forward Marvin Clark and junior forward Gavin Schilling -- the Spartans still played 13 players Friday night, 10 of which got into the scoring action. Senior forward Matt Costello led the way with 15 points, while senior guard flirted with a triple-double and finished with 13 points, eight rebounds and nine assists.