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FOOTBALL

Injuries limit MSU’s abilities in 45-31 loss to No. 25 USC

Michigan State football suffered a high-scoring 31-45 loss to USC in its Big Ten home opener, marking back-to-back defeats and its first home loss of the season. Despite key injuries and the ejection of defensive leader Jordan Hall for targeting, the Spartans remained competitive but ultimately couldn’t overcome the Trojans’ late offensive surge.

SPORTS

The woman behind MSU football's docuseries "This is State"

Erin Cabana, a 22-year-old content creator and lifelong football fan, is the director, editor, and producer behind MSU Athletics' new docuseries This Is State, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Michigan State football program. The series highlights not just players and coaches, but also support staff like student equipment manager Cam Deuel, capturing the full scope of dedication within the team.

FOOTBALL

Marsh headlines MSU injury concerns vs. No. 25 USC

Michigan State faces a daunting road test against No. 25 USC on Saturday, with an 11 p.m. EST kickoff marking its first road and ranked opponent of the season. The Spartans enter shorthanded, as key injuries at wide receiver, running back, and offensive line threaten to test the team’s depth. While veterans and emerging playmakers aim to fill the void, the loss of redshirt junior lineman Luka Vincic for the season and the uncertain status of skill players like Nick Marsh and Makhi Frazier loom large. USC, also navigating injuries, presents one of the nation’s most explosive offenses, putting pressure on MSU to adapt quickly in its Big Ten opener.

FOOTBALL

MSU football seeks chance at upset against No. 25 USC

In MSU's Big Ten season opener, the Spartans fly 2000 miles to take on No. 25 USC after dark. This game provides headlines - duo of electric quarterbacks, the two historic programs, a pair of undefeated teams battling in a historic venue - but all that really matters to MSU is the chance at a program-defining victory against a top 25 team.

FOOTBALL

Michigan State football survives upset scare, beating Youngstown State 41-24

Michigan State overcame an early score from Youngstown State to secure a 41-24 win Saturday at Spartan Stadium. The Spartans leaned on quarterback Aidan Chiles and a deep receiving corps to pull away, but the victory was tempered by injuries to key players, including Nick Marsh and Makhi Frazier. MSU will look to regroup before a primetime road matchup against Southern California.

FOOTBALL

Alante Brown willing to step up wherever Spartans need him

Alante Brown’s journey to Michigan State has been anything but conventional. After initially committing to MSU in 2019, reclassing and spending time at Nebraska, Brown finally arrived in East Lansing in 2023. Injuries and a deep receiver room have kept him from a starting role, but he has embraced a new impact on special teams as a kick returner and gunner. Brown’s resilience and team-first mentality have shaped a six-year college football journey defined by adaptability, perseverance, and an unwavering pursuit of his NFL dreams.