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The football battle between MSU and Michigan requires the Big Ten to punish the Wolverines


The football battle between MSU and Michigan requires the Big Ten to punish the Wolverines

MSU football: Video analysis of the Spartans' 24-17 loss at Michigan Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press MSU beat writer Chris Solari recap the Spartans' 24-17 loss at Michigan. If what appears to have happened is what actually happened in the on-field scuffle at the end of Saturday night's Michigan State-Michigan […]

“We should have won that game”


“We should have won that game”

MSU football: Video analysis of the Spartans' 24-17 loss at Michigan Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press MSU beat writer Chris Solari recap the Spartans' 24-17 loss at Michigan. Jonathan Smith climbed the stairs to the short platform and sat down in front of the microphone. For the first time, the […]

As the season falters, the Wolverines find a way to finish off the Spartans


As the season falters, the Wolverines find a way to finish off the Spartans

Ann Arbor — The Wolverines were shaken, and even though it was early, it felt like it was already late. There was excitement around the Spartans and everything was changing – the game, the season, the direction of the rivalry. However, one thing we have learned from this annual battle is that there is always […]

MSU football grades for Spartans' performance at Michigan


MSU football grades for Spartans' performance at Michigan

MSU football: Video analysis of the Spartans' 24-17 loss at Michigan Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press MSU beat writer Chris Solari recap the Spartans' 24-17 loss at Michigan. Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch rates Michigan State's performance in a 24-17 loss to Michigan on a scale of 1-10. INJURY: […]

Michigan State football grades vs. UM: Offense too unpredictable


Michigan State football grades vs. UM: Offense too unpredictable

MSU football: Video analysis of the Spartans' 24-17 loss at Michigan Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press MSU beat writer Chris Solari recap the Spartans' 24-17 loss at Michigan. Free Press sports writer Chris Solari evaluates Michigan State football following the Spartans' 24-17 loss at Michigan on Saturday night. Offense: C-plus […]

Michigan beats MSU for the third straight time to retain the Paul Bunyan Trophy


Michigan beats MSU for the third straight time to retain the Paul Bunyan Trophy

Ann Arbor — These were two teams with identical records, playing for two different things, but with a common goal – the Paul Bunyan Trophy. Michigan wanted to bounce back from a difficult season and back-to-back losses. Michigan State wanted to prove that reducing turnovers is better than many might have thought. Michigan won the […]

Michigan Football Sherrone Moore saves his season with MSU win


Michigan Football Sherrone Moore saves his season with MSU win

They had to have it. Especially the head coach. This was evident at the end when the teams got into a scuffle before they could clear the field. Some crowding. A headbutt. And coaches and referees try to prevent escalation. They did so, and the second incident in the tunnel was prevented. Still, that's exactly […]

MSU football falls to Michigan 24-17: 3 quick takes


MSU football falls to Michigan 24-17: 3 quick takes

1. This loss will hurt MSU because the Spartans had a chance and didn't capitalize on it ANN ARBOR – Regret. That should be the prevailing emotion for the Michigan State football team after its 24-17 loss at Michigan on Saturday night. The Spartans had a chance to win this thing. They controlled the game […]

Michigan State football grades vs. Iowa: Spartans learn to finish


Michigan State football grades vs. Iowa: Spartans learn to finish

MSU football: Video analysis of the Spartans' 32-20 win over Iowa Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press MSU beater Chris Solari break down the Spartans' 32-20 win over Iowa. EAST LANSING – Free Press sportswriter Chris Solari rates Michigan State football on a scale of A to F following the Spartans' […]

Jonathan Kim's big night secures him a place in the Michigan State Spartans record book


Jonathan Kim's big night secures him a place in the Michigan State Spartans record book

East Lansing – Michigan State had a lead over Iowa. This leg belongs to Jonathan Kim. Kim, the graduate student's placekicker, had a record-setting night in the Spartans' 34-20 win over Iowa on Saturday night at Spartan Stadium. He made six field goals, breaking Michigan State's previous single-game record of five, previously made three times […]