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Football beat writers predict outcome of MSU—U-M
Bondy’s BetsIt’s rivalry week on the banks of the Red Cedar and that normally means expect the unexpected.
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Dantonio has owned MSU—U-M series since taking over Spartan football program in 2006
Before head coach Mark Dantonio took over the MSU football program in 2006,, the MSU-Michigan rivalry was one sided. The Wolverines had won nine of the last 11 games against MSU, including a five-game winning streak before Dantonio joined the Spartan sidelines.
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U-M has struggled at times this season, but rivalry game is no less important for MSU football
Some games can define an entire season, but they usually don’t happen in week seven.Outside the state of Michigan, that is.
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MSU football's 12-10 loss to U-M in 2012 bad memory for upperclassmen
Oct. 20, 2012 serves as the only time in the last six years MSU wasn’t hoisting Paul Bunyan after the annual rivalry game with Michigan, and it’s still something players haven’t forgotten about.
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Football players sound off on influence of Paul Bunyan trophy
Since 1953, the MSU-Michigan game has had more importance than in-state bragging rights and Big Ten implications.The two teams have also been playing for the Paul Bunyan trophy.
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MSU—U-M football rivalry personal for Spartan players and coaches
With in-state rival Michigan (3-4 overall, 1-2 Big Ten) coming to East Lansing on Saturday, it didn’t look like Tuesday’s media conference was head coach Mark Dantonio’s favorite, with members of the press bombarding him with questions about the oncoming in-state rivalry game.
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Run game will likely decide outcome of MSU—U-M on Saturday, according to Dantonio
It’s plain and simple this week — whoever runs the ball more effectively will likely win the game.
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Four takeaways from MSU football's 56-17 win over Indiana on Saturday
By Robert Bondyrbondy@statenews.comNo. 8 MSU flaunted its muscles on Saturday, reeling off 42 unanswered points to beat Indiana, 56-17, from Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind.MSU now turns its focus to Michigan this week, as the Wolverines travel to Spartan Stadium on Saturday.
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Strong finish over Indiana sets MSU football on right track with U-M approaching
Bloomington, Ind . — For the first two quarters, the home crowd was alive and No. 8 MSU (6-1 overall, 3-0 Big Ten) was in serious trouble on Saturday against Indiana (3-4 overall, 0-3 Big Ten).
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COLUMN — MSU football avoided "trap game" pitfall against Indiana on Saturday
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Saturday served as the perfect trap game for what used to be known as MSU football.No.
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MSU football snaps trend of fourth quarter struggles in 56-17 win over Indiana
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- No. 8 MSU had taken a beating from both media and fans during the last two weeks, despite winning both games.
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MSU football will compete for Old Brass Spittoon on the road against Indiana on Saturday
On Saturday afternoon, No. 8 MSU won’t only be playing to remain in the College Football Playoff conversation, but for the Old Brass Spittoon.
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Despite Oregon loss, MSU football playoff hopes alive and well according to analysts
By Robert Bondyrbondy@statenews.comFollowing No.
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Grading the football team at the midpoint of the season
The midpoint of the 2014 college football season has arrived for the Spartans. With head coach Mark Dantonio's 100th game at MSU approaching this weekend against Indiana, football beat writers Robert Bondy and Geoff Preston grade MSU's season thus far.
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Connor Cook's family has Indiana ties
For MSU junior quarterback Connor Cook, the Hoosier state has more of a connection than just being the enemy on Saturday.
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Mark Dantonio says MSU football has to improve in fourth quarter play
Football head coach Mark Dantonio was at the podium Tuesday to discuss his team’s offensive inefficiency in the fourth quarter, the 100th game for his staff and the addition of recruit Tyriq Thompson to the Spartans.
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Four takeaways from MSU football's 45-31 victory over Purdue
For a second straight week, No. 8 MSU football (5-1 overall, 2-0 Big Ten) nearly let a big lead slip away in the final moments of the game. A late turnover preserved the 45-31 win over Purdue, but by no means was it pretty. Here are four takeaways from this week’s MSU victory.
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MSU football will take on U-M at 3:30 p.m.
It’s official — MSU football will take on Michigan at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 25. The game will be televised on ABC.
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MSU football survives late rally to defeat Purdue 45-31
No. 8 MSU football experienced deja vu on Saturday.