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Four takeaways from MSU football's victory over Nebraska
No. 8 MSU football prevailed on Saturday against No. 21 Nebraska, but it wasn’t an easy game in the fourth quarter.
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Mark Hollis, Mark Dantonio express disappointment in student section participation
Saturday’s matchup between No. 8 MSU and No. 21 Nebraska came down to the wire, with the Spartans needing an interception by junior cornerback Trae Waynes to seal the 27-22 victory. But not many students were left to see the thrilling finish.
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MSU football picked up pivotal win over Nebraska on Saturday, but late comeback spoiled taste of victory
The Spartans controlled the tempo for most of Saturday’s matchup between No. 8 MSU and No. 19 Nebraska. Some would consider it complete dominance by MSU.
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Despite lackluster finish, run defense remained stout for MSU in win over Nebraska
Coming into the week No. 10 MSU knew exactly what it needed to do in order to pick up a crucial victory over No. 19 Nebraska — stop the run.
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MSU football survives late comeback attempt, defeats Nebraska 27-22 at Spartan Stadium
In front of a mostly empty stadium, No. 10 MSU (4-1 overall, 1-0 Big Ten) survived a late comeback scare No. 19 Nebraska (5-1 overall 1-1 Big Ten.) to win 27-22.
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Football reporters predict outcome of MSU football-Nebraska game
MSU football will return under the lights once again on Saturday, hosting Nebraska at home at 8 p.m.Football reporters Robert Bondy and Geoff Preston predict the outcome of what could be a College Football Playoff-deciding game for the Spartans.
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History of night games at Spartan Stadium favor MSU
In the 91-season history of Spartan Stadium there have been 15 night games, with the 16th coming Saturday night as No. 10 MSU (3-1 overall) takes on No. 19 Nebraska (5-0 overall) in both team’s Big Ten conference openers
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Nebraska game will be pivotal for MSU football's College Football Playoff aspirations
There’s something about Spartan Stadium under the lights. At least that’s what players are saying. As No. 10 MSU (3-1 overall) prepares to face No. 19 Nebraska (5-0 overall) for an 8 p.m. kickoff on Saturday, players, coaches and fans are getting wrapped up in the excitement of opening Big Ten play with a top-20 matchup.
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Heisman candidate Ameer Abdullah will challenge MSU defense on Saturday
The No. 1 objective for the Spartan defense this weekend will be to contain the most talented guy wearing red and white — Nebraska senior running back Ameer Abdullah.“Ameer is a guy who can make guys miss, can prolong runs, understands where his blocks are, understands seeing the field (and) has great field vision,” senior safety Kurtis Drummond said.
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Mark Dantonio on concussions — “We’re not going to put anybody in the game that we think is at risk.”
Head coach Mark Dantonio was back at the podium Tuesday to address Nebraska, redshirts and concussion protocol in light of the recent situation at Michigan.
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Four takeaways from MSU football's 56-14 win over Wyoming on Saturday
By Robert Bondyrbondy@statenews.com For a second straight week No.
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COLUMN — Despite strong start to season, real test will begin against Nebraska for MSU football
Take away one quarter in Eugene, and Spartan fans, you could be looking at college football’s best team.
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Despite win, players and coaches acknowledge mistakes against Wyoming
Despite No. 9 MSU (3-1 overall) defeating Wyoming (3-2 overall) by a wide margin of 56-14, coaches and players both addressed mistakes on both sides of the ball ? mistakes that can’t be made as the Spartans look towards No.
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MSU football crowns homecoming weekend with 56-14 blowout win over Wyoming
If it wasn’t already established through the first three games, it’s safe to say MSU is no longer known for being just a defensive team.For a second straight week, No. 9 MSU lit up the scoreboard, this time beating Wyoming by a score of 56-14 at Spartan Stadium on Saturday.
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COLUMN — Connor Cook should play extended minutes against Wyoming
Head coach Mark Dantonio has made a point multiple times that No. 9 MSU isn’t just playing the team on the other sideline, but itself as well.
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Wyoming will be final test for MSU football before Big Ten play begins
Last week, it took No. 9 MSU fewer than five minutes to take control of the game in an easy win over Eastern Michigan. It might not be as easy this week when Wyoming comes to town to wrap up non-conference play.
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Dantonio addressed several changes to the depth chart in his weekly press conference on Tuesday
Plenty of players saw action in No. 9 MSU’s win over Eastern Michigan last Saturday, topping the Eagles, 73-14. The Spartans were able to play a total of 74 players on Saturday, some of which improved their stock quite a bit. As MSU (2-1 overall) enters this week’s matchup against Wyoming (3-1 overall)EMC there are multiple notable changes on the depth chart including a few wide receivers moving into starter roles and an outside linebacker fighting for his No. 1 spot.
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Four takeaways from MSU's dominant win over Eastern Michigan
No. 9 MSU made quick work of Eastern Michigan on Saturday at Spartan Stadium, embarrassing the Eagles, 73-14. MSU (2-1 overall) outgained EMU (1-3 overall) 320 to one in total yards in the first half, releasing some built up frustration from its loss out in Eugene, Ore. Here are four takeaways from the Spartans’ impressive victory this past week.
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Spartans dominated Eastern Michigan on Saturday, but work is still to be done
It took only about three minutes into Saturday’s matchup between No. 9 MSU and Eastern Michigan for the floodgates to open. And once they opened, there was no way to stop the rush. MSU (2-1 overall)cm let off some built-up anger to rout EMU, 73-14, on Saturday at Spartan Stadium. MSU reeled off 56 unanswered points before EMU (1-3 overall) recorded anything, coasting to an easy win over the Mid-American Conference foe.
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COLUMN — Despite lopsided result, MSU football played fair against Eastern Michigan on Saturday
Every sport seemingly has an as-old-as-time set of values and rules that make up “the right way” and “the wrong way” to play the game.