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HALF: Minnesota cruising past Michigan State, 17-0
A week after an embarrassing loss in Seattle, it seems as though not much has changed.
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2022 State News Gambling Guide: Week 4
The highly anticipated Iowa-Rutgers showdown this weekend has peaked the interest of all three of The State News' gambling geniuses.
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Know Thy Enemy: Michigan State meets Minnesota for first time since 2017
The State News’ football beat writer Jenna Malinowski spoke with Matthew Kennedy of The Minnesota Daily to get a preview of what the Spartans can expect on Saturday.
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Preview: Michigan State hosts Minnesota to open Big Ten play
As it stands, Minnesota is a bit of a question mark. All the stats show a team that could very well finish atop the Big Ten West this season, but the Gophers' three wins are against low-tier opponents.
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Michigan State offense looks to carry positive momentum in Big Ten play
With Jayden Reed’s status still uncertain, the team will likely put their faith in Daniel Barker and Keon Coleman as Big Ten play begins against Minnesota on Saturday.
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Michigan State coaching staff, players stress accountability in wake of Washington loss
“We all are trying to hold each other accountable,” offensive coordinator Jay Johnson said. “That’s the type of program we want to be.”
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Column: Michigan State’s defense is putting a firm ceiling on the program
Mel Tucker has made it clear that he expects Michigan State to compete for titles. Until MSU fixes its issues on the backend, Tucker’s goals will be nearly unreachable.
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MSU football falls outside of AP Top-25 Poll
Michigan State fell outside the Top-25 following the blowout loss at Washington.
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Big games from Thorne, Coleman overshadowed by struggling defense
If MSU is looking for any sort of silver lining from Saturday's disaster, it starts with Payton Thorne and Keon Coleman.
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Michigan State’s defense collapses in first real test of the season
The same demons from last year's team returned as MSU's defense was bullied by Washington from start to finish.
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FINAL: Defensive woes doom Michigan State in 39-28 loss to Washington
Michigan State had a trip to forget in Seattle, falling 39-28 to unranked Washington.
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HALF: Penix tears apart secondary, MSU trails 29-8
Washington and Michael Penix Jr. picked apart the Michigan State defense throughout the entire half.
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2022 State News Gambling Guide: Week 3
Another week, another opportunity. Sam had a 3-0 sweep last week while Alex and Eli hope to climb above .500.
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Preview: MSU heads to Washington for first major test of 2022 season
After two favorable matchups at home, Michigan State faces its toughest test yet as underdogs at Washington.
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Know Thy Enemy: Michigan State heads out west to face Washington
The State News' football beat writer Alex Faber spoke with Ethan Kilbreath of The Daily to gain an opposing perspective of Michigan State's matchup versus Washington.
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Why Michigan State will sleep no longer than 30 minutes on trip to Washington
Redshirt junior quarterback Payton Thorne said Tuesday that Tucker is only allowing the team to sleep for half an hour on the plane, and has advised them to go to bed an hour earlier this week to prepare for the trip.
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Penix-led Washington offense to provide first true test of the year for Michigan State’s defense
After a 2021 campaign affected by injury, Penix looks much more like his 2020 self when he earned second-team All-Big Ten accolades.
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Michigan State's hard-hitting, opportunistic defense holds Akron to Zip
Michigan State sent the Akron Zips back to Ohio with more than a few bruises, as MSU's defense forces four turnovers
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MSU ranked No. 11 in Week 3 AP Poll
The Spartans climbed three spots from where they were ranked previously at 14.
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Berger, Broussard prove to be a dynamic duo at the running back position
After finding Kenneth Walker III last season, Head Coach Mel Tucker went back to the portal to find Jarek Broussard and Jalen Berger. Through two games, it looks like he struck gold again.