No. 11 Michigan State, Washington both seeking validation
2 years, 3 months ago

No. 11 Michigan State, Washington both seeking validation

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Spartans looked terrific in their first two games routing Western Michigan and Akron to open the season, but weren’t tested in a way that validated their No. KEY MATCHUP Washington’s offensive line vs. Michigan State’s pass rush. PLAYERS TO WATCH Michigan State: DE/LB Jacoby Windmon was named the Big Ten defensive player of the week in each of the first two weeks of the season. Windmon, a transfer from UNLV, is the first Michigan State defensive player to win Big Ten player of the week awards in consecutive weeks.

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Michigan vs. Michigan State: First-Year Coaches Battle for Bowl Bid
2 months ago

Michigan vs. Michigan State: First-Year Coaches Battle for Bowl Bid

Associated Press  

Michigan State and Michigan clash in a pivotal Big Ten matchup on Saturday night with both teams vying for bowl bids. The Wolverines' passing attack has been struggling, while the Spartans' rushing attack is one of the most potent in the conference. Key matchup revolves around Michigan State's running game against Michigan's defense, which has been giving up over 131 …

Illini Aim to Bounce Back at No. 24 Michigan in Ranked-vs-Ranked Showdown
2 months, 1 week ago

Illini Aim to Bounce Back at No. 24 Michigan in Ranked-vs-Ranked Showdown

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No. 22 Illinois and No. 24 Michigan will clash in a highly anticipated ranked-vs-ranked game at Memorial Stadium. Illinois, coming off a thrilling overtime victory against Purdue, seeks to extend their winning streak against the Wolverines. Both teams boast strong offenses and defenses, making this matchup a thrilling contest to watch.

Big Ten’s Week 2 schedule is topped by No. 3 Texas’ visit to No. 10 Michigan
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Big Ten’s Week 2 schedule is topped by No. 3 Texas’ visit to No. 10 Michigan

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! We’ll get a better idea about Michigan’s defense when it goes against Quinn Ewers and a Texas offense that churned out 545 yards in a 52-0 win over Colorado State. Northwestern WR Bryce Kirtz, who caught six balls for 91 yards against Miami last week, goes …

No. 9 Michigan begins defense of national title with 30-10 win over Fresno State
3 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 9 Michigan begins defense of national title with 30-10 win over Fresno State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “It was going our way,” Fresno State interim coach Tim Skipper said. The game opened with Orji throwing a 3-yard touchdown pass to Donovan Warren, but the rest of the night didn’t go very smoothly for Moore’s team until late in the game. Mikey Keene completed …

Dillon Gabriel-led Ducks out to challenge supremacy of Michigan, Ohio St. in 1st Big Ten season
4 months, 1 week ago

Dillon Gabriel-led Ducks out to challenge supremacy of Michigan, Ohio St. in 1st Big Ten season

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Big Ten championship race has gone through Ohio State and Michigan most years. Ohio State will have a new quarterback, probably Kansas State transfer Will Howard, and motivation to not lose a fourth straight game to Michigan for the first time since 1991. Top transfers …

Michigan stymies Michael Penix Jr., Washington to claim first national championship since 1997 season
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Michigan stymies Michael Penix Jr., Washington to claim first national championship since 1997 season

New York Times  

By Lauren Merola, Max Olson, Austin Meek, Jim Trotter and Nicole Auerbach It’s been 26 years, but finally, no one has it better than Michigan. The win marked Michigan’s first national title since 1997 and the completion of a long-anticipated return to the top of college football under head coach Jim Harbaugh. Michigan running back Blake Corum finished with 134 …

No. 2 Michigan would clear a big obstacle in the Big Ten East race with a win at No. 9 Penn State
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 2 Michigan would clear a big obstacle in the Big Ten East race with a win at No. 9 Penn State

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! A win here, barring upsets, puts Michigan in position to play “The Game” against Ohio State for a third straight Big Ten East title. The Nittany Lions couldn’t get their offense going against the Buckeyes, and another flat performance would ratchet up the grumbling of fans …

No. 2 Michigan chases Big Ten crown, playoffs against Purdue
2 years ago

No. 2 Michigan chases Big Ten crown, playoffs against Purdue

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Michigan is chasing an undefeated season, a second straight Big Ten title and its second straight playoff bid. FACTS & FIGURES Michigan’s 24 wins over the past two seasons are the most in school history.. Purdue has lost four consecutive games in this series but last …

Big Ten: Illini last obstacle for Michigan before ‘The Game’
2 years, 1 month ago

Big Ten: Illini last obstacle for Michigan before ‘The Game’

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Wolverines, trying to make a second straight College Football Playoff, can’t afford to look ahead to next week’s showdown at No. The 2020 game was canceled.. Michigan State LB Cal Haladay goes into the game against Indiana off a career-high 19 tackles against Rutgers, most …

Minnesota dominates Michigan State 34-7 in Big Ten opener
2 years, 3 months ago

Minnesota dominates Michigan State 34-7 in Big Ten opener

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EAST LANSING, Mich. — Tanner Morgan threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns and Mohamed Ibrahim rushed for 103 yards and a score to lead Minnesota to a 34-7 rout over struggling Michigan State in the Big Ten opener for both schools. It makes my job …

Michigan State hosts Minnesota in Big Ten opener
2 years, 3 months ago

Michigan State hosts Minnesota in Big Ten opener

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! KEY MATCHUP Minnesota RB Mohamed Ibrahim vs. Michigan State’s rushing defense. Minnesota’s most recent road win at Michigan State was in 2006.. Michigan State has already forced eight fumbles and has recovered six of them, both best in the FBS. … The Gophers are second in …

Washington makes statement, beats No. 11 Michigan St 39-28
2 years, 3 months ago

Washington makes statement, beats No. 11 Michigan St 39-28

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Polk’s 53-yard touchdown catch early in the third quarter was a resounding answer after Michigan State scored on the opening drive of the second half to pull within 29-14. Payton Thorne threw for 323 yards and three TDs, and led a pair of quick fourth-quarter scoring …

Michigan St stays perfect on the season, eyes Big Ten title
3 years, 1 month ago

Michigan St stays perfect on the season, eyes Big Ten title

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 5 Michigan State has a lot of momentum following its thrilling comeback win over its in-state rival, giving one of college football’s surprising teams a shot to win a Big Ten Conference title and perhaps contend for a national championship. “That was an epic game, that …

Michigan State football: 10 observations on the Spartans’ impressive win over Miami
3 years, 3 months ago

Michigan State football: 10 observations on the Spartans’ impressive win over Miami

New York Times  

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Ten final thoughts on Michigan State’s 38-17 win over Miami. Here are some of the things MSU has accomplished offensively through three weeks: Ranks 29th nationally in scoring offense and third in the Big Ten, averaging 39.3 points per game Ranks 14th nationally in total offense, averaging 520 yards per game Ranks eighth nationally in yards …

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