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Michigan State running back LJ Scott cited for driving infractions
Michigan State football running back LJ Scott dealt with more problems with his driving.
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MSU kicker Matt Coghlin 'never thought' of breaking school record
In front of 72,850 fans at Spartan Stadium for homecoming, sophomore kicker Matt Coghlin hit a 25-yarder to make his 16th-straight field goal. The kick broke the MSU record for consecutive field goals made.
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Punter Jake Hartbarger out for season
During his weekly press conference Tuesday, coach Mark Dantonio confirmed Hartbarger will not return to the field this season.
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Kickoff for Michigan State football vs. Michigan set at noon
The Big Ten announced Monday morning Michigan State (3-2, 1-1 in Big Ten) will take on No. 12 Michigan (5-1, 3-0) at noon Oct. 20 in Spartan Stadium.
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Starting LG David Beedle out for about a month, update on LJ Scott
Coach Mark Dantonio said on his teleconference call Sunday evening that starting left guard David Beedle will be out for about a month with a left arm injury, after being injured during MSU's first drive in its 29-19 loss to Northwestern.
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Michigan State falls out of AP poll in week 7
Heading into week 7 of the college football season, Michigan State is officially out of the top 25 rankings in the AP Poll ranking.
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Clayton Thorson torches Michigan State's pass defense, again
Linebacker Joe Bachie and the rest of Michigan State's defense knew who they were up against in Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson. The senior quarterback went 33-for-48 for 356 yards and two touchdowns, while running seven times for 11 yards and a touchdown last year against the Spartans.
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Michigan State not using injuries as excuse for 3-2 start
As Michigan State begins to head into the middle of its schedule, the team continues to figure out how to deal with losing key players due to injuries.
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Lewerke on struggling offense: "It's on all of us"
After a third consecutive loss to Northwestern Saturday, Michigan State looks to address its struggling offense.
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FINAL: No. 20 Michigan State upset by Northwestern
A four-touchdown performance by Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson lessened the 20th-ranked Spartans’ chances of reaching the Big Ten championship in Indianapolis, as Thorson and the Wildcats beat MSU, 29-19, Saturday afternoon at Spartan Stadium.
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WATCH: Warner, players preview Northwestern
Watch co-offensive coordinator Dave Warner, Khari Willis and Brian Lewerke preview No. 20 Michigan State's matchup against Northwestern Saturday at Spartan Stadium.
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Game day info for No. 20 Michigan State vs. Northwestern
The 20th-ranked Spartans will look to extended their winning streak to three games on Saturday as they take on Northwestern (1-3, 1-1 in Big Ten) at noon in Spartan Stadium. Here's what you need to know:
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Know Thy Enemy: Northwestern plagued with injuries
No. 20 Michigan State resumes Big Ten play Saturday at noon inside Spartan Stadium against Northwestern. This week, The State News interviewed The Daily Northwestern’s game day editor Ben Pope.
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Michigan State's offense wants to emphasize run game, limit turnovers
Through four games, Michigan State's offense is tied for 90th in the nation with 381 yards per game, and have committed eight turnovers — three lost fumbles and five interceptions. This isn't where co-offensive coordinator Dave Warner wants his offense to be a third of the way into the season.
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Freshman twins share bond on the gridiron
Freshman defensive linemen Jacob and Zach Slade have always been by each other's side, and they knew they would end up playing together at Michigan State.
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Former Michigan State player trailblazer for black quarterbacks
Jimmy Raye who broke down racial barriers at Michigan State in the 1960s, was recently inducted into the Spartan Athletics 2018 Hall of Fame.
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MSU football moves up to No. 20 in AP poll, down in Coaches
After Michigan State beat Central Michigan 31-20 on Saturday, the Spartans moved up one spot in the AP Top 25 poll but fell one spot in the USA Today Coaches poll.
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Notebook: Running game regains momentum behind La'Darius Jefferson
True freshman running back La'Darius Jefferson's inexperience didn't show Saturday in Michigan State's 31-20 win over Central Michigan.
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Warner: Lewerke shouldn't feel pressure to carry offense
Quarterback Brian Lewerke helped the Spartans in Saturday's win over Central Michigan by earning two touchdowns, both by using his legs. But, the junior threw another interception against the Chippewas, continuing his streak of at least one pick per game thus far this season.
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WATCH: Dantonio, players react to No. 21 MSU's 31-20 win over CMU
Watch Michigan State Head Coach Mark Dantonio, linebacker Joe Bachie and quarterback Brian Lewerke react to the Spartans' 31-20 win over Central Michigan Saturday at Spartan Stadium.