Oct. 7 at Michigan State 49 … Western Michigan 14 Asthon Leggett ran for four touchdowns and Kirk Cousins was almost perfect in the blowout win. Player of the Game: Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins completed 22-of-25 passes for...
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By SHANNON SHELTON FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER EAST LANSING – Michigan State needs one more win to become bowl-eligible, but the Spartans’ final two opponents won’t make that easy. Purdue (4-6, 3-3 Big Ten) is one of the hottest...
By SHANNON SHELTON FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER EAST LANSING – Michigan State needs one more win to become bowl-eligible, but the Spartans’ final two opponents won’t make that easy. Purdue (4-6, 3-3 Big Ten) is one of the hottest...
Bowl bids provide more than just a fun experience for players, coaches and fans. One valuable benefit of advancing to a bowl is the extra practices that the NCAA allows teams in preparation for the big game, time they wouldn't...
By SHANNON SHELTON FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER Iowa was on its way to the National Championship game -- or at least a Bowl Championship Series berth -- until Northwestern managed to do what nine other teams could not on Saturday...
EAST LANSING -- With injuries decimating Michigan State's defensive line, a number of backup players had the opportunity to contribute to the Spartans' 49-14 win over Western Michigan on Saturday at Spartan Stadium.
Spartans one win away from bowl eligibility By SHANNON SHELTON FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER Iowa was on its way to the National Championship game -- or at least a Bowl Championship Series berth -- until Northwestern managed to do...
EAST LANSING -- With injuries decimating Michigan State's defensive line, a number of backup players had the opportunity to contribute to the Spartans' 49-14 win over Western Michigan on Saturday at Spartan Stadium.
By SHANNON SHELTON FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER Iowa was on its way to the National Championship game -- or at least a Bowl Championship Series berth -- until Northwestern managed to do what nine other teams could not on Saturday...
Spartans must have a victory East Lansing Big Ten teams sure didn't do Michigan State any favors Saturday, as there are now four opposing conference teams one or two wins away from bowl eligibility. That makes a trip to Purdue,...
Eric Lacy / The Detroit News East Lansing -- Michigan State backup quarterback Keith Nichol is expected to share some snaps with starter Kirk Cousins in the team's final two games. Spartans coach Mark Dantonio said Sunday he...