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Stanford visits San Jose State in the regular season finale for both teams
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Stanford visits San Jose State in the regular season finale for both teams

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! San Jose State looks to rebound from back-to-back losses against ranked teams and clinch a third straight winning season in the first meeting between the schools since 2013. San Jose State: QB Walker Eget looks to bounce back from a rough performance last week against UNLV …

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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 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 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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Newport Harbor football drops win-and-in game to Villa Park
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Newport Harbor football drops win-and-in game to Villa Park

LA Times  

Newport Harbor’s Cade Fegel, seen against Corona del Mar on Oct. 10, had a team-leading 87 receiving yards for the Sailors versus Villa Park on Friday. Newport Harbor experienced its share of peaks and valleys in a streaky campaign, but its last chance to save its season went by the wayside on Friday against Villa Park at Fred Kelly Stadium. …

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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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How to fix five of college football history’s most controversial national champion debates
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How to fix five of college football history’s most controversial national champion debates

New York Times  

No sport invites as much chaos and debate in crowning a champion as college football. Lansing State Journal columnist Bob Hoerner wrote, “The name of the game is win and although the Spartans didn’t quite make it against Notre Dame, they at least tried right up to the final bell. Per Big Ten rules, Michigan State was not allowed to …

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Michigan vs. Michigan State: First-Year Coaches Battle for Bowl Bid
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

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Iowa's Explosive Rushing Game Threatens Michigan State in Big Ten Showdown
2 months ago

Iowa's Explosive Rushing Game Threatens Michigan State in Big Ten Showdown

Associated Press  

Iowa is on a roll, riding the momentum of a 40-16 win over Washington to maintain their position atop the Big Ten standings. The Hawkeyes' potent rushing game, led by Big Ten leader Kaleb Johnson, has averaged over 200 yards per game in their last six contests. In contrast, the Spartans' defense has struggled against the ground, giving up nearly …

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Oregon Dominates Michigan State, Clinches Big Ten Domination
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Oregon Dominates Michigan State, Clinches Big Ten Domination

Associated Press  

Oregon secured a 31-10 victory over Michigan State, extending their undefeated streak to five games. Dillon Gabriel threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns, while Jordan James rushed for 166 yards and another touchdown. The Ducks dominated the game in the first half, holding a 14-0 lead before Michigan State staged a comeback in the second half. Despite the comeback …

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Jeremiah Smith scores 2 TDs in 1st half and helps No. 3 Ohio St pull away and rout Michigan St 38-7
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jeremiah Smith scores 2 TDs in 1st half and helps No. 3 Ohio St pull away and rout Michigan St 38-7

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Jeremiah Smith had a 19-yard touchdown run and made a one-handed, 17-yard catch for a score in the second quarter, helping the 3rd-ranked Buckeyes pull away and rout Michigan State 38-7 on Saturday night. “It’s where the game turned.” The Spartans lost the football three times …

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No. 3 Ohio State opens Big Ten play on the road at Michigan State
2 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 3 Ohio State opens Big Ten play on the road at Michigan State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 3 Ohio State kicks off its Big Ten season with a prime-time game at Michigan State. Ohio State’s rush defense is ranked seventh nationally, giving up only 66.7 yards per game and allowing only one rushing touchdown. The Spartans have beaten Ohio State 10 times when …

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Boston College rallies for 23-19 victory over Michigan State in Red Bandanna Game
3 months ago

Boston College rallies for 23-19 victory over Michigan State in Red Bandanna Game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOSTON — Thomas Castellanos hit Lewis Bond for a 42-yard touchdown pass with 88 seconds left and Boston College rallied to beat Michigan State 23-19 on Saturday night for an emotional victory in the Eagles’ annual Red Bandanna Game. “That’s why I kind of took a …

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Boston College hopes to sneak back into rankings with win over Michigan State
3 months ago

Boston College hopes to sneak back into rankings with win over Michigan State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Michigan State at Boston College, Saturday, 8 p.m. Florida State transfer Treshaun Ward has 153 yards through three games, and the Eagles are averaging 205 yards per game on the ground and 5 yards per carry. PLAYERS TO WATCH Michigan State: WR Nick Marsh has 11 …

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Chiles, Brantley lead Michigan State to 40-0 win over Prairie View A&M
3 months, 1 week ago

Chiles, Brantley lead Michigan State to 40-0 win over Prairie View A&M

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EAST LANSING, Mich. — Aidan Chiles ran for a touchdown and threw for another, and Charles Brantley returned an interception a school-record 100 yards Saturday as Michigan State beat Football Championship Subdivision program Prairie View A&M 40-0. I feel like offensively, we had a lot of …

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Michigan State seeks its first 3-0 start since 2021 when it hosts FCS program Prairie View A&M
3 months, 1 week ago

Michigan State seeks its first 3-0 start since 2021 when it hosts FCS program Prairie View A&M

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Michigan State is seeking its first 3-0 start since the 2021 season and focusing on improvement without looking ahead to its game against Boston College on Sept. 21. KEY MATCHUP Prairie View A&M’s passing game vs. Michigan State’s pass defense: Michigan State has lost three key …

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Michigan State beats Maryland 27-24 on Jonathan Kim’s late field goal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Michigan State beats Maryland 27-24 on Jonathan Kim’s late field goal

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Jonathan Kim converted a 37-yard field goal with one second left to give Michigan State a 27-24 victory over Maryland in the Big Ten opener for both teams on Saturday. “But at the same time, some of the messages we’re preaching, some of the belief …

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Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith drew players away from Oregon State, persuaded Spartans to stay
4 months ago

Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith drew players away from Oregon State, persuaded Spartans to stay

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EAST LANSING, Mich. — Jonathan Smith seems to be the coach Michigan State needs nearly a year after sexually charged allegations against Mel Tucker rocked the program. These guys want to be here, they love football and we’re going to put this thing together.” Michigan State’s …

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Michigan State’s new coach Jonathan Smith and QB Aidan Chiles know each other well from Oregon State
8 months ago

Michigan State’s new coach Jonathan Smith and QB Aidan Chiles know each other well from Oregon State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Really, for these guys, they are excited to run around and play in front of some people and kind of see what it looks like.” Smith signed a seven-year deal that pays him $7.25 million in his first season, two months after the school fired Mel …

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San Jose State hires Ken Niumatalolo as new football coach
11 months ago

San Jose State hires Ken Niumatalolo as new football coach

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose State has hired former Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo to replace Brent Brennan as the Spartans head coach. Athletic director Jeff Konya announced the hiring on Sunday, saying Niumatalolo is the “right fit” for San Jose State and can make the …

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Quarterback Allar expected to play when No. 11 Penn State faces Michigan State
1 year, 1 month ago

Quarterback Allar expected to play when No. 11 Penn State faces Michigan State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BARNETT’S FUTURE It remains to be seen whether Friday is Harlon Barnett’s last game as Michigan State’s head football coach. “I do want this job as the head football coach,” said Barnett who played at Michigan State and served in various assistant coaching roles with the …

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Michigan State is next as No. 3 Ohio State tries not to look ahead to showdown with No. 2 Michigan
1 year, 1 month ago

Michigan State is next as No. 3 Ohio State tries not to look ahead to showdown with No. 2 Michigan

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Ohio State theoretically should have an easier time with Michigan State, which got its first Big Ten win over Nebraska last week after losing six straight since former coach Mel Tucker was suspended and later fired. KEY MATCHUP Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. vs. Michigan …

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Michigan State hearing officer rules Mel Tucker sexually harassed Brenda Tracy, her attorney says
1 year, 1 month ago

Michigan State hearing officer rules Mel Tucker sexually harassed Brenda Tracy, her attorney says

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! A Michigan State University hearing officer has determined that former football coach Mel Tucker sexually harassed and exploited rape survivor and activist Brenda Tracy, according to her attorney, Karen Truszkowski. Tucker’s agent, Neil Cornrich, said the hearing officer’s report was filled with “countless factual and legal …

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No. 2 Michigan vows to keep payback against Michigan State on field a year after fracas in tunnel
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 2 Michigan vows to keep payback against Michigan State on field a year after fracas in tunnel

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “We’re not going to hold a grudge over what happened last year,” Michigan running back Blake Corum said. We’re going to get in there, handle business and come out victorious.” The second-ranked Wolverines are favored to win at Michigan State Saturday night by more than three …

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