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FOOTBALL

MSU running backs LJ Scott and Madre London emerge in Spartan backfield

On Saturday night, after MSU (2-0 overall) defeated Oregon (1-1 overall) 31-28 any questions about the Spartans backfield have disappeared.  Sophomore running back Madre London and freshman running back LJ Scott emerged as the lead backs in MSU's monumental win. London carried the ball 18 times for 114 yards and a touchdown and Scott had 11 carries for 76 yards and two touchdowns.

FOOTBALL

Five takeaways from Friday night's MSU football victory

5 Takeaways from MSU's 37-24 win over Western Michigan.  1. Offensive line play The talent level of the offensive line was a storyline all summer long and it was on full display on Friday night.  The unit kept senior quarterback Connor Cook on his feet all night long—not allowing a single sack in over 28 minutes of possession time. "They did great, they were picking up blitzes," Cook said of his offensive line.