The college football season kicked off last week, and that only means one thing — the NFL season is not far behind. Below is my division-by-division breakdown of the upcoming season before the Washington Redskins and New York Giants kick off Sept. 4.
Berkeley, Calif. — This wasn’t an average season-opening game for a Big Ten football team.
Whether you’re playing against the Golden Bears, Golden Eagles or Golden Flashes, there’s no silver lining in a loss.
Berkeley, Calif. — It was another one of “those games.” A game where several “What if?” plays could have made the difference.
Berkeley, Calif. — Everyone’s favorite MSU offseason question has been answered.
Berkeley, Calif. — Hot dogs were being grilled, coolers were being emptied and a shout of “Go Green!” was quickly answered with a “Go White!”
California head coach Jeff Tedford’s decision to start quarterback Kevin Riley over Nate Longshore won’t affect MSU’s defensive strategy this Saturday, MSU head coach Mark Dantonio said.
From the wacky to outright unbelievable, each team in college football has a unique story to tell. California is no exception. Here’s some interesting information regarding California’s rocky season from a year ago, its rivalry against MSU, and the Pac-10’s success against the Big Ten as a whole.
You know Javon Ringer. In fact, most college football fans around the country know the 5-foot-10 senior running back, who was named a third-team preseason All-American by Phil Steele’s 2008 College Football Preview.
During MSU’s annual spring football game last April, one of the coaches told senior cornerback Kendell Davis-Clark to go into the game as free safety.
With 16 players in contention for playing time along MSU’s defensive line, there probably isn’t enough room on the depth chart to list every Spartans lineman who will see the field this season.
A look at some of the matchups MSU faces in their upcoming game against California.
It’s that time of year again! Why bother watching the games as the State News sports team and guests tell you the results of games before they happen.
Like every team across the country, the MSU football team faces questions heading into the 2008 season. How will they replace wide receiver Devin Thomas, who was the second receiver taken in the 2008 NFL Draft?
What started more than six years ago as an idea to help bring MSU back among the ranks of the college football elite is now complete, as the Skandalaris Football Center was unveiled to the public at the building’s opening ceremony Thursday.
Contact was the order of business Friday for the MSU football team’s first day of practice in full pads this summer. After four days of fall camp in shorts or half-pads, the team dressed for collisions Friday and ran about 35 to 40 live plays, head coach Mark Dantonio said.
One day after opening up fall camp, about 30 MSU football players and coaches met with members of the media Tuesday.
Redshirt freshman Kirk Cousins is trying to make the most of his ascension up MSU’s quarterback depth chart. Cousins, who’s the only reserve quarterback remaining from last season, will enter the season as senior Brian Hoyer’s backup.
Last season, MSU linebacker Greg Jones turned a lot of heads — and nearly decapitated some — by leading the Spartans in tackles as a true freshman. As a sophomore, Jones will be expected to make even more plays as the anchor of MSU’s defense.
High school senior Dan France accepted an offer Sunday to play for MSU, making him the 15th player to orally commit to the team’s 2009 recruiting class, according to Rivals.com.