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Gameday info for Michigan State vs. No. 8 Penn State
Here's what you need to know before the Spartans take on the Nittany Lions.
ICE HOCKEY
Michigan State hockey scores late to top Northern Michigan in season opener
Michigan State hockey (1-0) opened up its season with the first of a two-game set against Northern Michigan (0-1) in front of a noisy crowd Friday evening at Munn Ice Arena.
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WATCH: Dantonio, players preview Michigan State vs. No. 8 Penn State
Watch coach Mark Dantonio, quarterback Brian Lewerke, linebacker Joe Bachie and safety Khari Willis talk about their matchup Saturday against No. 8 Penn State.
FEATURES
Mark Dantonio, Okemos couple continue to help with diabetes research
Every year during the first weekend in August, families supporting diabetes research line the streets of Michigan State's campus and walk to raise money for research.
FOOTBALL
Michigan State LB Joe Bachie challenging locker room leadership
On a postgame radio show following Michigan State's 29-19 loss to Northwestern Saturday, junior linebacker Joe Bachie made a statement about leaders on the team needing to step up.
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Know Thy Enemy: Penn State RB Miles Sanders 'better fit schematically' than Saquon
Michigan State (3-2, 1-1) looks to get back on the right track against No. 8 Penn State (4-1, 1-1) 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Beaver Stadium. To get a better understanding of the Nittany Lions, The State News talked to sports editor Tyler King and football beat reporter Thomas Schlarp, to get a better idea of this year's Nittany Lions.
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Staten: Having O-line meetings in training room 'not a good sign'
Michigan State offensive line coach Mark Staten told reporters Wednesday afternoon the growing injuries on his O-line allows other players to get game-time snaps — something Staten preaches in practice. But it’s now at a point where Staten is concerned.
COMMENTARY
Column: Tillman, Goins and Ahrens all worthy of starting spot
The Michigan State men's basketball team has several returning key players for the 2018-19 season, but there are still some questions being raised about the projected starting lineup.
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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.
MEN'S SOCCER
Akron gives Michigan State men's soccer second straight home loss
The No. 8 Michigan State men’s soccer team (9-2-2, 3-1 in Big Ten) returned to action Tuesday night, fresh off a 2-0 win at Maryland. However, the Spartans would not be as fortunate on their home turf, as they suffered a 2-1 loss to Akron (5-4-2).
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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.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Fatigue dooms Michigan State women's soccer vs. Buckeyes
The dreary conditions on the field at DeMartin Soccer Stadium Sunday afternoon mirrored the Spartans’ pace-of-play, as Michigan State womens’ soccer fell to Ohio State 1-0.
COMMENTARY
Column: Michigan State's short-term issues have become long-term
On Saturday afternoon, then-No. 20 Michigan State had an opportunity to prepare itself for the next two weeks against No. 11 Penn State and No. 15 Michigan.
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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.
VOLLEYBALL
After hot start, Michigan State volleyball falls to Purdue
No. 14 Purdue won the last three sets Saturday night at Jenison Fieldhouse to give Michigan State its fourth Big Ten loss.
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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.