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MSU football experiences slight schedule changes for years ahead

Colton Wood

April 6, 2017

MSU football will kick off their 2019 season on Aug. 31, when the Spartans host the University of Tulsa, FBSSchedules.com reported Wednesday. With the Spartans' addition of the Golden Hurricanes, their 2019 schedule is now tentatively completed. According to FBSchedules.com, the Golden Hurricanes will receive a $1.2 million guarantee for their participation in the game in what will be the first-ever meeting between the two schools. The Spartans are also slated to face Western Michigan and Arizona State at home in 2019. In conference play, MSU will host Indiana, Penn State, Illinois and Maryland and will go on the road to play Northwestern, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Michigan and Rutgers. This marks the second scheduling adjustment within the last week as the Spartans' 2017 matchup against Northwestern was moved back from Oct.

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Former Spartans named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society

Connor Clark

April 6, 2017

Four MSU graduate football players were named to the 2017 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society.

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With shadow over MSU football, team tries to recover from the disaster of last season

Colton Wood

April 2, 2017

Amid the sexual assault allegations against three MSU football players and one staff member, the MSU football team held its annual Green-White Spring Game.

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Amid investigations, MSU football hosts annual Green and White scrimmage

Souichi Terada

April 1, 2017

It was a familiar sight as fans trickled into Spartan Stadium for MSU football's annual spring scrimmage. In a modified version, the Green team played offense while the White team represented the defense.

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Live Blog: 2017 Green-White Game

Colton Wood

April 1, 2017

Follow along with The State News live blog for MSU football's 2017 Green-White Game.

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MSU football's Blackwell gets contract extension while suspended

Marie Weidmayer

March 30, 2017

The contract of Curtis Blackwell, the director of college advancement and performance for MSU football, has been extended by a month, MSU spokesperson Jason Cody confirmed via text message. 

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MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio breaks silence, speaks to media for first time since February

Colton Wood

March 28, 2017

It has been 55 days since MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio’s last press conference on National Signing Day Feb. 1.

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Live Blog: Mark Dantonio Press Conference 3-28

Souichi Terada

March 28, 2017

Follow along with The State News live blog as head MSU football coach Mark Dantonio addresses th e media for the first time since Feb.

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Former Spartan Montae Nicholson unfazed despite nursing injury

Colton Wood

March 23, 2017

When former Spartan Montae Nicholson stepped onto the podium to talk with the media on Wednesday after MSU’s Pro Day, there was something different about him.

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MSU football hosts Pro Day amid investigations surrounding team

Colton Wood

March 23, 2017

MSU football conducted its annual Pro Day on Wednesday as former Spartans aimed to impress coaches and scouts with the ambition to earn a roster spot with an NFL team. What exactly happened at the event is unknown.

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Former MSU football players relishing in last chance for 'chip on shoulder' mantra

Colton Wood

March 22, 2017

Over the past few years, the MSU football team has seemingly developed a “chip on our shoulder” mantra.

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Former MSU football players showcase their talent one last time for Pro Day

Colton Wood

March 22, 2017

As MSU football held its Pro Day on Wednesday, limited media availability led to minuscule information being surfaced from the event as the drills portion was closed to the media, leaving fans and reporters gathering little knowledge and having to refer to tweets and interviews with selected players.

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Incident date confirmed regarding alleged football sexual assault incident

Stephen Olschanski

March 7, 2017

The sexual assault investigation involving three MSU football players and a football staff member is still ongoing, though a date of the alleged incident has been confirmed by the victim’s attorney. The victim’s attorney confirmed Tuesday afternoon that the incident occurred on Jan.

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Former MSU defensive lineman Cassius Peat returning to MSU football

Connor Clark

March 2, 2017

Former MSU linebacker Cassius Peat is coming back to MSU. 

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MSU football coach Mark Dantonio releases statement regarding team

Marie Weidmayer

February 28, 2017

Amid a media blackout where no news was released surrounding the MSU football team, head coach Mark Dantonio released a statement Tuesday regarding the state of the team. 

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Linebacker Jon Reschke to leave MSU football following off-field incident

Connor Clark

February 24, 2017

In an issued statement, MSU junior linebacker Jon Reschke said he will be leaving the MSU football team. After an off-field incident, Reschke said he lost control of his emotions and made an insensitive and totally regrettable comment involving a former teammate.

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Former MSU kicker Morten Andersen reflects on career before induction in Hall of Fame

Colton Wood

February 23, 2017

MSU alumnus Morten Andersen received a knock on the door that would lead to a moment the former MSU football kicker would never forget. At the door was David Baker, the President of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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MSUPD submits warrant requests for MSU football investigation

Marie Weidmayer

February 16, 2017

The MSU Police Department has submitted warrant requests to the Ingham County Prosecutor's Office for the alleged sexual assault involving three MSU football players and a staff member, according to a press release from the Ingham County Prosecutor's Office. 

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MSU football sends three to NFL Combine

Souichi Terada

February 15, 2017

On the heels of a 3-9 season, just three former MSU football players were invited to the NFL Combine. The trio consists of linebacker Riley Bullough, defensive back Montae Nicholson and defensive lineman Malik McDowell, according to the site's participant list.

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MSU football's Curtis Blackwell suspended with pay

Marie Weidmayer

February 14, 2017

Curtis Blackwell, the director of college advancement and performance, was suspended with pay, according to Matt Charboneau of The Detroit News.