With the Big Ten championship on the line, the No. 7 MSU football team knew coming into Saturday’s matchup with Penn State that it had to win in the trenches.
Hundreds of Spartan fans cheered the MSU football team on after they returned home victorious Saturday night at the Big Ten Football Championship Celebration held at Breslin Center.
State College, Pa. — 11-win season? Check. Share of the Big Ten championship? Check. Trip to a BCS bowl game? Not sure.
State College, Pa. — The No. 11 MSU football team held off Penn State, 28-23, to win its seventh Big Ten championship in school history Saturday.
Chat with State News sports reporter Pat Evans as the Spartans look to win a share of their first Big Ten championship since 1990.
The No. 11 MSU football team travels to Happy Valley on Saturday to play Penn State. If the Spartans win, it will be their first share of a Big Ten championship since 1990.
A leader. Clutch. Smart. All those words have been used to describe MSU junior quarterback Kirk Cousins throughout the last two years.
MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio spends a little bit of time before each game checking in on his players as they prepare for the upcoming game. And each time he approaches Edwin Baker, Dantonio said there is no doubt the sophomore running back is ready to play — no matter the opponent.
Mark Dantonio is a little disappointed in how forgetful fans and pollsters seem to be this season when it comes to his No. 11 MSU football team. Back in the first week of Big Ten play, the Spartans defeated No. 5 Wisconsin, 34-24, in dominant fashion. But the Badgers are six spots ahead of MSU in the latest Associated Press poll.
A year ago, it would’ve been a dropped pass, missed tackle and great passing play by the opponent that would have summed up the end of a disappointing game. But on Senior Day against Purdue, this year’s class of seniors helped change the storyline and, in doing so, added stability to the football program.
Spartan fans now have the opportunity to name the next Dairy Store flavor. The store is holding a contest through Nov.
Clutch plays on special teams have been a key component to the success of the No. 11 MSU football team this season. And Saturday’s 35-31 comeback win against Purdue at Spartan Stadium was no different.
Kirk Cousins was beat up, battered and bruised as he made his way to the Spartan Stadium locker room at halftime of Saturday’s game against Purdue. With No.
Trailing 28-13 heading into the fourth quarter, No. 11 MSU used a dominant fourth quarter to beat Purdue, 35-31, Saturday on Senior Day at Spartan Stadium.
Senior linebacker Greg Jones will take the field at Spartan Stadium on Saturday for the final time in his collegiate career. He might not have come to MSU very highly recruited, but he leaves as one of the best linebackers — and players — in school history.
Senior punter Aaron Bates will graduate as one of the most prolific punters in school history when he takes the field at Spartan Stadium for the final time Saturday, but that doesn’t even begin to define the variety of characteristics he’s brought to the team.
The MSU football team has its final home game, while hoping Wisconsin and Ohio State lose to boost MSU’s Rose Bowl chances. The sports desk is joined by a guest progger in this weeks progs.
The 2010 MSU football senior class likely will go down as the winningest in school history. Here are the highlights from all members of the class.
On Saturday, the No. 11 Spartan football team will take the field at Spartan Stadium looking to neutralize the Purdue Boilermakers and fight to keep their BCS hopes alive. But outside of the stadium, MSU will be battling a much more sinister opponent: hunger.
The Spartans’ 17 seniors will look to go out in style for their final time at Spartan Stadium this season, while Purdue will try to bring its “A” game and gain some momentum on offense. Here’s a look at four matchups that will help decide Saturday’s game…