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FOOTBALL

MSU football defeats Maryland on road, 37-15

No. 12 MSU (8-2 overall, 5-1 Big Ten) rebounded from last week’s disappointing loss to knock off Maryland (6-4 overall, 3-3 Big Ten), 37-15, from Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium on Saturday night. The Spartans were led by a stout defensive performance, holding the Terrapins to only 252 total yards and 11 first downs.

FOOTBALL

MSU football will face Maryland, altered season expectations on Saturday

At times, football is an unforgiving game.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Women's basketball's season will start on Sunday against Eastern Michigan

Heading into its first regular season game of the year on Sunday, MSU women’s basketball is still getting back into the swing of things. After playing a scrimmage against Toledo and an exhibition contest against Grand Valley State, head coach Suzy Merchant has noted that she sees room for improvement from her team. “To me, it’s about consistency right now,” Merchant said.