Reed, Coleman demonstrate potential power of MSU offense in OT win over Wisconsin
Jayden Reed and Keon Coleman both made huge plays to help MSU sneak by Wisconsin.
Jayden Reed and Keon Coleman both made huge plays to help MSU sneak by Wisconsin.
For the first time in a month, MSU's defense played well enough to win and it paid off.
Jayden Reed caught a game-winning touchdown in double overtime to push MSU to its third victory of the season.
Michigan State's defense is hampered by more injuries, but the Spartans are hanging around versus Wisconsin.
For the first time all year, the guys have some disagreements this weekend. Alex and Eli also have an agreement with a play on Alabama-Tennessee.
Wisconsin fired head coach Paul Chryst two weeks ago, but came back with a road stomping of Northwestern with interim head coach Jim Leonhard.
The State News’ football beat writer Alex Faber spoke with Sam Harrigan of The Badger Herald to get a preview of what Michigan State can expect Saturday afternoon.
If Michigan State wants to turn the season around, an improvement in play from Thorne is essential. But for that to happen, the Spartans have plenty of problem areas to fix.
Bryce Baringer has been a weapon for Michigan State over the last year and a half and only continues to get better.
Every week features blown coverages, missed tackles and a lack of production from the front-seven. Opposing quarterbacks consistently look like Heisman contenders when facing the Spartans' secondary.
Payton Thorne and Jayden Reed were in rhythm for the first time since last year, but MSU's lack of rushing attack continued to hinder the offense.
Michigan State's losing factors are repeating each other weekly and time is beginning to run out for MSU to find a fix.
Michigan State put up a fight to start, but Ohio State laid the pedal to the metal with a dominating performance.
Michigan State's defense has yet to force a punt as Ohio State leads 35-13 at the half.
Week 6 is loaded with plenty of huge games and the guys got picks to entertain you all day long.
Michigan State has not beaten Ohio State in Spartan Stadium since 1999 and the Spartans will need to play perfectly to beat OSU this week.
The State News' football beat writer Jenna Malinowski spoke with sports editor/football reporter Jacob Benge of The Lantern ahead of Saturday afternoon’s matchup.
With Ohio State as strong as it is, the Spartans will need someone like Jaden Mangham to slow down the Buckeye offense.
After jumping over all of the hurdles that have hampered his career thus far, Elijah Collins may finally be set to force his way back into a prominent position in the running back room.
With three straight weeks of sloppy play and plenty of mistakes, it's starting to become a worrying trend for Michigan State. MSU can't afford any mistakes like that with mighty Ohio State in town next weekend.