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Spartans thankful for positional depth
Just like any good football team, the Spartans rely on their depth. And that means plenty of players see the field.
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Notebook: Dantonio expects new freshman to play against Notre Dame
Head coach Mark Dantonio spoke to reporters on Tuesday about the Spartans’ win last Saturday over Western Michigan and previewed MSU’s upcoming matchup against Notre Dame next Saturday.
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LJ Scott bounces back after fumbling issues against Bowling Green
In last week’s 35-10 win against Bowling Green State University, the Spartans fumbled the ball a combined four teams, losing three of them. Out of those three lost fumbles, LJ Scott accounted for two. On Saturday against the Broncos, Scott didn’t let the ball hit the ground once.
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Defense pounds Broncos, collects sacks in confidence-boosting win
The Spartan defense knew who and what Western Michigan featured when the Broncos rolled into town.
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FINAL: Defense shines as Spartans down Broncos, 28-14
The defense led MSU in its second home game of the year, as the Spartans beat Western Michigan University, 28-14, only allowing the Broncos to gain 195 total yards.
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Gameday info for MSU vs. WMU
After starting off the season beating Bowling Green State University, 35-10, the Spartans will host the Broncos of Western Michigan University.
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Know Thy Enemy: Western Michigan - Do not sleep on the Broncos
Know Thy Enemy is a weekly Q&A where the perspective changes, from the eyes of the Spartans to the eyes of MSU football’s next foe. The State News asks the opposing team's student newspaper a few questions and see football through a different perspective.
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Five things to watch: Football vs Western Michigan
MSU football took its first steps in expunging its odious 3-9 season in 2016 by defeating Bowling Green last Saturday in the Spartans’ season opener. The Spartans, now 1-0, look to ride their momentum into Saturday’s game against Western Michigan.
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Matt Sokol is ready to step into starting tight end role
6 minutes and 24 seconds separated a nightmare from instant relief for tight end Matt Sokol. Leading 14-3 over Bowling Green in the third quarter in last Saturday’s season opener, the Spartans offense was driving into Falcon territory.
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MSU defense ready for an explosive Western Michigan offense
The MSU football team looks to ride its momentum from last week’s 35-10 season opening victory over Bowling Green into Saturday’s matchup against Western Michigan.
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Young linebacking corps look to have a bright future ahead of them
As Antjuan Simmons first stepped onto the field Saturday, he could feel the nerves setting in. It’s a natural reaction — it would be his first college game ever.
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MSU football to send players to provide relief in Houston in wake of Hurricane Harvey
Members of the MSU football team, along with Lansing mayor Virg Bernero and others are planning to go Houston, Texas to provide supplies and help out those in need who've been affected by Hurricane Harvey, according to a press release from Bernero's office. The campaign is called #LansingStrong4TX, and will be setting out for Houston on the weekend of Sept. 15, MSU's lone bye week of the season.
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Dantonio and Lewerke not worried about Scott's fumbles
Quarterback Brian Lewerke led a commanding opening drive in the Spartans’ season opener against Bowling Green on Saturday, however, it ended in agony. Lewerke took the Spartans to the 1-yard line, but a handoff to junior running back LJ Scott at the 1 promptly ended an assertive offensive drive as Scott was hit by a Falcon defender, which freed the ball from the his hands. The Falcons then recovered, eliminating what was an impressive drive for the Spartans.
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MSU football notebook: Depth chart remains unchanged, AP poll and more
Head coach Mark Dantonio talked at his weekly press conference about a myriad of issues as his team heads into the game against Western Michigan. Here are some key takeaways.
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Lewerke shows no hesitation in return from broken leg
After two fumbles in the Spartans’ first three possessions in their season opener against Bowling Green on Saturday, quarterback Brian Lewerke remained calm. The sophomore’s serenity Saturday helped lead the Spartans to a 35-10 win over the Falcons, rebounding from what was a doleful 3-9 season in 2016 and followed by a vociferous off-season.
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MSU defense flashes talent despite youth, even in the secondary
As Bowling Green quarterback James Morgan wound up and fired a deep ball, Spartan fans held their breath.
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Inexperienced wideouts emerge as offense rusty in season opener
The Spartans entered the season young. Key positions were decimated by departures and graduation. The depth chart featured a number of true and redshirt freshmen. The youth movement in East Lansing was on.
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Tyson Smith makes presence felt in his return
MSU junior Tyson Smith was almost forced to hang up his cleats forever. After a stroke in November, the 5-foot-11,170-pound cornerback said he thought there was a 70 percent chance he would never step on the field again. Smith defied the odds and came back to the green and white.
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FINAL: After shaky start, Spartans knock off Bowling Green 35-10
The Spartans started slow in their season opener on Saturday, but were able to come away with a 35-10 victory over the Bowling Green Falcons. The Falcons capitalized off LJ Scott's opening drive fumble, scoring on a field goal to take an early 3-0 lead. But from there, it was the Spartans who took control of the game and came away with a 35-10 victory.
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MSU vs. Bowling Green: Gameday info, how to watch and more
Football is finally back in East Lansing.