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Dexter, MI, United States

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With high preseason expectations, Michigan State football underperforms in 2018

The State News is Michigan State University's Independent Voice - where you can find East Lansing's community news, MSU campus news, Spartan sports coverage, features, opinions and breaking news coverage for Greater Lansing, Michigan. → Read More

Despite different approach, Michigan State's offense sputters in season finale

In that month and in the Spartans’ 7-6 loss to Oregon on New Year’s Eve, Dantonio said he was heavily involved with how the offense operated. → Read More

Michigan State's Kenny Willekes suffers broken leg in Redbox Bowl

Coach Mark Dantonio announced defensive end Kenny Willekes broke his left fibula with 5:05 left in the third quarter, after being blocked down by Oregon left tackle Penei Sewell. → Read More

Michigan State football fans enjoy team visiting, experiences of 'world class city'

When Michigan State fan and 1991 alumnus Howie Borin watches the Spartans, he gets to see two of his favorite things in the world. → Read More

Quarterback Brian Lewerke to start against Oregon in Redbox Bowl

MSU coach Mark Dantonio announced during his news conference Friday that redshirt junior Brian Lewerke will start against Oregon at noon PST on New Year's Eve. → Read More

Preview: Michigan State's top-ranked defense faces Oregon's offense in Redbox Bowl

“People are going to turn on the TV to watch Michigan State play Oregon because of the past two games — very close games,” Dantonio said → Read More

Mark Dantonio disappointed in CB Justin Layne's decision to skip Redbox Bowl

During Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio's national early signing day conference Wednesday, Dantonio said Layne will skip the Spartans' (7-5, 5-4 in Big Ten) matchup against Oregon (8-4, 5-4 in Pac-12). → Read More

Michigan State cornerback Justin Layne declares for NFL Draft

Michigan State cornerback Justin Layne is declaring for the 2019 NFL Draft. → Read More

MSU running back LJ Scott enters NFL Draft, foregoes redshirt

"I will forever be a Spartan," Scott said. "Go Green!" → Read More

Mark Dantonio: Redbox Bowl vs. Oregon is game between national programs

The Spartans' matchup with Oregon in the Redbox Bowl will give coach Mark Dantonio his 11th bowl game in 12 years at Michigan State. → Read More

Michigan State football to face Oregon in Redbox Bowl

Michigan State football will play Oregon in the Redbox Bowl on New Year's Eve. → Read More

FINAL: Michigan State men's soccer advances to College Cup for first time since 1968

Michigan State men's soccer beat James Madison 2-1 Saturday night at DeMartin Stadium to advance to the College Cup. → Read More

Felton Davis III earns All-Big Ten honorable mention, Khari Willis sportsmanship winner

Wide receiver Felton Davis III was the only Michigan State offensive player recognized as the All-Big Ten offense honors were announced Wednesday. → Read More

Where bowl predictions have Michigan State football going

With Michigan State football (7-5, 5-4 in Big Ten) awaiting its bowl placement, which will be announced Sunday, here's where news outlets currently have the Spartans playing. → Read More

Kenny Willekes wins MSU football team MVP award, Bachie best defensive player

The Michigan State football team held its annual team awards banquet Sunday following the conclusion of the regular season against Rutgers this past Saturday. → Read More

MSU Football Notes: Matt Sokol gets touchdown in last career home game

When senior tight end Matt Sokol walked down the tunnel at Spartan Stadium Saturday for the final time in his career, he had “mixed emotions.” → Read More

FINAL: Michigan State uses late touchdown to hold off Rutgers

Michigan State scored a late touchdown to beat Rutgers Saturday night at Spartan Stadium on Senior Day. → Read More

Michigan State football seniors 'to enjoy every moment' of Senior Day

Saturday against Rutgers in what is Michigan State football's final regular season game, the seniors on the team will reflect on their Spartan careers. → Read More

Column: MSU's quarterback controversy isn't why offense is struggling

The problem with Michigan State football this season is less about the quarterback dilemma surrounding Brian Lewerke and Rocky Lombardi, and more about the giant step back the entire Spartan offense has taken compared to last year. → Read More

Three takeaways from Michigan State football's loss to Nebraska

Football beat reporter Jonathan LeBlanc's three takeaways from Michigan State's 9-6 loss to Nebraska Saturday. → Read More