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VIDEO: Spartans Look Forward to the Upcoming Football Season
Listen to what the Spartans think about their upcoming football season.
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MSU football wideouts navigate youth movement, look to improve
The search for quarterback Brian Lewerke’s go-to target is on. The Spartans on the whole are young, its effects magnified among the wide receivers.
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MSU football begins season unranked in Amway Coaches Poll
USA Today released the preseason Amway Coaches Poll Thursday, and the Spartans start 2017 on the outside looking in — unranked.
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Montae Nicholson reflects back on time at MSU during Washington's training camp
Despite shoulder surgery, former Spartan Montae Nicholson said he's ready to be an impact player for the Washington Redskins.
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MSU embarks on a new season, attempts to open fresh slate in 2017
On the last day of July, the Spartans took the first step in the long marathon known as a college football season. Hundreds of practice hours loom ahead for MSU as it looks to reshape a tarnished image.
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Spartans remember Mike Sadler one year after his death
On the one year anniversary of Mike Sadler's death, friends, family and other Spartans joined together to celebrate his life in Grand Rapids. MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio, among others, made an appearance.
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Judge allows Robertson to play junior college football as he awaits trial
Ex-MSU football player Auston Robertson will be starting his football career anew. A judge in Ingham County Circuit Court ruled Tuesday Robertson will be allowed to play football for a community college in Kansas.
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LJ Scott named to Doak Walker award watch list
Junior running back LJ Scott has been added to another nationwide watch list.
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Dantonio earns commitment from California DE Parks Gissinger
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports' composite ranking, Gissinger chose MSU over Vanderbilt, Syracuse, Iowa State, Kentucky, Boston College, among others.
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MSU's Brian Allen named to Rimington Trophy Fall Watch List
Senior center Brian Allen was named to the Rimington Trophy Fall Watch List, MSU Athletic Communications announced Tuesday. The Rimington Trophy recognizes the best center in college football.
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LJ Scott named to Maxwell Award Watch List
Spartan junior running back LJ Scott has been added to the 2017 Maxwell Award Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday. Since 1937, the award has been given to America's College Player of the Year.
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Sanctions reveal King, Corley, Vance dismissed from MSU for violating RVSM policy
Three former MSU football players have been officially dismissed for violating the university’s Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct policy, documents obtained by The State News confirm.
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Following an uncertain spring, fresh Spartan leadership aims for 'player-led' team
Head coach Mark Dantonio said his team is "back in business" June 6 after the multiple investigations surrounding the program concluded. Heading into a new season, the Spartans rely on a fresh leadership core as 11 of the 12 members of the 2016 Eagle Council graduated or are no longer with the program.
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Judge rules to add additional sexual assault charge to ex-MSU player Robertson
Ex-MSU football player Auston Robertson will face an additional count of third degree criminal sexual conduct after he allegedly raped a woman in her Meridian Township apartment in the early hours of April 9.
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MSU football to play home-and-home series against Boston College
MSU and Boston College are set to duel in a home-and-home series. The Spartans travel to Alumni Stadium in 2024, while the Eagles visit Spartan Stadium in 2025.
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Overview: Former Spartan Auston Robertson awaits preliminary exam as sexual assault charge looms
Auston Robertson will stand before the 55th District Court for a preliminary examination hearing on Thursday. He faces one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct.
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Preliminary hearing for 3 ex-MSU football players accused of sexual assault pushed back to September
After originally scheduling preliminary hearings for June 22, Judge Richard Ball ruled in the 54-B District Court on Thursday to push back hearings for the three ex-MSU football players back until Sept. 21.
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Blackwell reportedly conducted own investigation, violated policy
Former MSU football staff member Curtis Blackwell reportedly "took it upon himself to investigate" the alleged sexual assault by three ex-MSU football players. He did not report the information until the police interviewed him, which violates MSU's mandatory reporting policy.
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MSU football promotes Mark Staten, Sheldon White as part of restructuring
Mark Staten and Sheldon White are taking on new roles, head coach Mark Dantonio announced Tuesday.
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Vayante Copeland finished as a Spartan, no longer part of MSU football
Vayante Copeland's time as a member of Spartan football has come to an end, head coach Mark Dantonio confirmed to the media Tuesday.