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FOOTBALL

Five things to know before MSU football takes on CMU

Matthew Argillander
September 23, 2015

Before the No. 2-ranked Spartans (3-0 overall) take on CMU (1-2 overall) on Saturday here are a few things you should know: Familiar Faces CMU defensive backs coach Archie Collins played safety at MSU, lettering in 1996-97 and then assisted with the coaching of the defensive backs and special teams from 2010-12. The Chippewas defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Greg Colby was Colby a graduate assistant at MSU from 1987-88  and then he returned a defensive assistant from 1995-97

COMMENTARY

Column: New Izzone ticket package not so bad

Ryan Kryska
September 23, 2015

An editorial by the State News staff on Izzone ticket prices has been taking some major heat today by respected followers, so let’s all take a deep breath and clear the air. MSU students paid $170 for 12 games this past season, about $14 per game.

FOOTBALL

Aaron Burbridge named Big Ten offensive player of the week

Ryan Kryska
September 22, 2015

Senior wide receiver Aaron Burbridge has been named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week after career highs in receptions (8), yards (156) and touchdowns (3) against Air Force. Burbridge’s performance tied the MSU record for receiving touchdowns in a game and solidified his role as the Spartans’ top target. Burbridge, just three games into the season, has already broke his career high for total receiving yards and has amassed over 100 yards in each of the Spartans’ 2015 games. “You got to go out there with the confidence to know what you are doing,” Burbridge said after the game on Saturday.

FOOTBALL

MSU cornerback Vayante Copeland reportedly may be out for season

Ryan Kryska
September 19, 2015

MSU defensive back Vayante Copland is reportedly out for the remainder of the season with a neck injury, according to reports by the Detroit Free Press. "It broke my heart when he texted us and said he was out for the season," junior defensive back Demetrious Cox said to Joe Rexrode of the Detroit Free Press following the game on Saturday.