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Xavier Booker scores career-high 18, No. 20 Michigan State beats Oakland 77-58 for 4th straight win
5 days, 15 hours ago

Xavier Booker scores career-high 18, No. 20 Michigan State beats Oakland 77-58 for 4th straight win

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 20 Michigan State in a 77-58 win over Oakland on Tuesday night. Michigan State pulled away after halftime as Booker and Akins scored in double digits in the second half. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo and Oakland coach Greg Kampe wore matching, green Grinch sweaters. …

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Who’s playing where? A cheat sheet on college sports realignment
1 week, 5 days ago

Who’s playing where? A cheat sheet on college sports realignment

Associated Press  

Scores of schools have changed conference affiliation over the past century, but the pace has quickened as schools search for more stability and more revenue in the college athletics arms race. 2024 : Boston College, California, Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Pittsburgh, SMU, Stanford, Syracuse, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest. 2023 : …

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Carr scores 12, Kohler has double-double and Michigan State beats Minnesota 90-72 in Big Ten opener
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Carr scores 12, Kohler has double-double and Michigan State beats Minnesota 90-72 in Big Ten opener

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! MINNEAPOLIS — Coen Carr scored 12 points, Jaxon Kohler had a double-double and Michigan State led most of the way in a 90-72 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night in a Big Ten Conference opener. Xavier Booker made three 3s and finished with 11 points …

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How much does the CFP selection committee punish conference championship game losers?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

How much does the CFP selection committee punish conference championship game losers?

New York Times  

There’s a fear among this year’s College Football Playoff contenders that losing a conference championship game could net them a worse result than not playing in one at all. Overall, the 47 teams that lost power-conference title games in the CFP’s first decade dropped an average of two spots in the final CFP Top 25. With all eyes on how …

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Monangai, Patel power Rutgers to 41-14 victory over Michigan State
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Monangai, Patel power Rutgers to 41-14 victory over Michigan State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EAST LANSING, Mich. — Kyle Monangai rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown, Antwan Raymond added two scoring runs and Jai Patel kicked four field goals on Saturday to help Rutgers to a 34-14 victory over Michigan State in the wintry regular-season finale for both teams. …

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Ohio State, Michigan fined $100,000 each by Big Ten for postgame brawl; no players disciplined
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ohio State, Michigan fined $100,000 each by Big Ten for postgame brawl; no players disciplined

New York Times  

The Big Ten fined Ohio State and Michigan $100,000 each for their involvement in a postgame fight that started with Wolverines players trying to plant a flag on the Ohio Stadium field and led to some law enforcement officials using pepper spray to break up the melee. “The Big Ten Conference considers this matter concluded and will have no further …

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Massive fight breaks out between Michigan and Ohio State players as rivalry game ends in 'classless' violent scenes
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Massive fight breaks out between Michigan and Ohio State players as rivalry game ends in 'classless' violent scenes

Daily Mail  

A massive brawl broke out on Saturday after unranked Michigan's upset win over rivals Ohio State - with players pepper sprayed by cops in the aftermath. Violence erupted after Michigan's shock win over rivals Ohio State on Saturday afternoon Michigan's Derrick Moore re-stoked tensions by planting a Michigan flag on the field again Michigan players appeared to be pepper sprayed …

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CFB roundup: Michigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State in Columbus
3 weeks, 2 days ago

CFB roundup: Michigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State in Columbus

LA Times  

Michigan kicker Dominic Zvada celebrates making the game-winning field goal against Ohio State with 45 seconds left in the game Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday at Columbus, likely ending the Buckeyes ’ hopes of returning to the Big Ten title game. Late in the game, Kalel Mullings broke away for a 27-yard run, setting up …

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Meet 2024 Ohio State, the unhappiest Playoff team in college football history
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Meet 2024 Ohio State, the unhappiest Playoff team in college football history

New York Times  

COLUMBUS, Ohio —For Ohio State, making the College Football Playoff might feel like a consolation prize. “We’re just going to have lick our wounds and regroup, but I don’t think anything’s hurt more than this,” said Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon, his eyes still damp and red, sniffing back his emotions. “I can’t even remember the last time it’s been …

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Michigan State holds off No. 12 North Carolina 94-91 in overtime for 3rd at Maui Invitational
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Michigan State holds off No. 12 North Carolina 94-91 in overtime for 3rd at Maui Invitational

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Takeaways Michigan State: The Spartans played without freshman guard Jase Richardson, who had 18 points in the tournament semifinals against Memphis. Michigan State’s 94 points were the most allowed by North Carolina this season. Key moment After North Carolina took a 87-86 lead on a …

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Michigan State needs win against Rutgers to become eligible for postseason bowl berth
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Michigan State needs win against Rutgers to become eligible for postseason bowl berth

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! WHAT’S AT STAKE Michigan State needs a win over Rutgers to punch its ticket to a bowl game in its first season under coach Jonathan Smith. KEY MATCHUP Michigan State’s running back duo of Kay’ron Lynch-Adams and Nate Carter vs. Rutgers’ rushing defense. … Michigan State’s …

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Michigan State engineering prof, student design helmet inserts to help drown out crowd noise for QBs
4 weeks ago

Michigan State engineering prof, student design helmet inserts to help drown out crowd noise for QBs

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! When the NCAA’s playing rules oversight committee this past spring approved the use of coach-to-player helmet communications in games for the 2024 season, Kolpacki, Michigan State’s head football equipment manager, knew the Spartans’ QBs and linebackers were going to have a problem. “And I said, ‘Oh, …

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Michigan State tops Purdue 24-17, win away from being bowl eligible in Jonathan Smith’s 1st season
1 month ago

Michigan State tops Purdue 24-17, win away from being bowl eligible in Jonathan Smith’s 1st season

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EAST LANSING, Mich. — Aidan Chiles threw for two scores in the first half to build a three-touchdown lead and Michigan State held on to beat Purdue 24-17 on Friday night. With a chance to drive for a game-tying touchdown midway through the fourth quarter, Hudson …

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Michigan State eyes snapping 3-game losing streak vs. Purdue
1 month ago

Michigan State eyes snapping 3-game losing streak vs. Purdue

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! KEY MATCHUP Purdue’s vulnerable defense vs. Michigan State’s struggling offense. FACTS & FIGURES Purdue has lost eight of its last nine games against the Spartans and has not won at Michigan State since 2006.. Devin Mockobee is 69 yards away from becoming the eighth Boilermaker in …

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The Penn State-Minnesota trophy nobody knows about: Origins of the Governor’s Victory Bell
1 month ago

The Penn State-Minnesota trophy nobody knows about: Origins of the Governor’s Victory Bell

New York Times  

One by one they dissected a video clip that brought them back to one of the most humorous moments of the 2013 Minnesota football season. Origins of the 'prettiest block of wood' Much like Penn State’s other trophy game — against Michigan State for the Land Grant Trophy — there’s not much animosity between these two teams or fan bases. …

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Michigan State beats Samford 83-75; MSU freshman Jase Richardson leaves game with ankle injury
1 month ago

Michigan State beats Samford 83-75; MSU freshman Jase Richardson leaves game with ankle injury

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! EAST LANSING, Mich. — Jaden Akins scored 25 points and Michigan State beat Samford 83-75 on Tuesday night, but Michigan State freshman Jase Richardson left the game late with a left ankle injury. Richardson, the son of former NBA player and Spartan Jason Richardson, scored …

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Josh McCray runs for three TDs to lead Illinois to a 38-16 win over slumping Michigan State
1 month ago

Josh McCray runs for three TDs to lead Illinois to a 38-16 win over slumping Michigan State

Live Mint  

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Josh McCray ran for three touchdowns and Luke Altmyer threw two TD passes, leading Illinois to a 38-16 victory Saturday over Michigan State. McCray had nine carries for 61 yards, Altmyer completed 19 of 32 passes for 231 yards and Pat Bryant caught four passes for a career-high 135 yards and a TD in his final home …

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Josh McCray runs for three TDs to lead Illinois to a 38-16 win over slumping Michigan State
1 month ago

Josh McCray runs for three TDs to lead Illinois to a 38-16 win over slumping Michigan State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Josh McCray ran for three touchdowns and Luke Altmyer threw two TD passes, leading Illinois to a 38-16 victory Saturday over Michigan State. Michigan State: The Spartans have no margin for error if they want to play in a bowl game in Smith’s …

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Illinois and Michigan State meet in Champaign, both looking to end 2-game skids
1 month, 1 week ago

Illinois and Michigan State meet in Champaign, both looking to end 2-game skids

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Illinois will face a Michigan State defense that allows 323.6 yards per game, No. Michigan State: Freshman receiver Nick Marsh ranks sixth in the Big Ten with 16.8 yards per catch and is seventh in the conference with 69.1 receiving yards per game. Facts & figures …

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The most important matchup left for every Big Ten team: IU’s biggest game ever?
1 month, 1 week ago

The most important matchup left for every Big Ten team: IU’s biggest game ever?

New York Times  

With three regular-season weeks remaining in Big Ten play, four tiers of teams have emerged. This week, college football reporter Scott Dochterman breaks down the most important game left on each Big Ten team’s schedule. It can still claim the Big Ten championship, grab the CFP’s top overall seed, win the national title and, of course, beat Michigan. The public …

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Kohler’s career night sends Michigan State to 96-60 win over Niagara with top-ranked Kansas up next
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kohler’s career night sends Michigan State to 96-60 win over Niagara with top-ranked Kansas up next

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LANSING, Mich. — Jaxon Kohler came off the bench to post career highs of 20 points and 13 rebounds and Michigan State warmed up for a meeting with top-ranked Kansas with a 96-60 victory over Niagara on Thursday night. A Martinez 3-pointer to open the …

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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Nov. 8 - Nov. 14
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, Nov. 8 - Nov. 14

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1995 — Miami’s Dan Marino breaks Fran Tarkenton’s NFL career record of 47,003 yards passing with a 9-yard pass to Irving Fryar during the Dolphins’ 34-17 loss to the New England Patriots. 2010 — Minnesota’s Kevin Love grabs a franchise-record 31 rebounds and scores 31 …

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Big Ten bowl projections, and how the top four’s CFP hopes could blur the postseason picture
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Big Ten bowl projections, and how the top four’s CFP hopes could blur the postseason picture

New York Times  

The College Football Playoff may be bigger than ever this year, but there will be nearly six times as many FBS teams playing in non-CFP bowl games as there will be participants in the new 12-team bracket. Early November projection: Illinois ReliaQuest Bowl Particulars: Tampa, Fla., Dec. 31, Noon ET Opponent: A pool of SEC teams ranging from second to …

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Big Ten football rivalries: Which matchups rank behind Michigan-Ohio State?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Big Ten football rivalries: Which matchups rank behind Michigan-Ohio State?

New York Times  

From ‘Dotting the I’ in Columbus and the ‘World’s Largest Drum’ in West Lafayette to ‘Jump Around’ at Camp Randall Stadium and ‘The Kinnick Wave’ in Iowa City, there are certain indelible customs that set the Big Ten apart from its contemporaries. Michigan-Ohio State stands unquestioned as the Big Ten’s top rivalry, and it can make a case as the …

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