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Michigan and Michigan State throw punches, push and shove after Wolverines beat rival Spartans

Oct. 27, 2024 00:14 AM EDT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan tight end Colston Loveland and Michigan State defensive end Anthony Jones pushed, shoved and butted helmets, triggering a skirmish with the rivals throwing punches as the final seconds ticked off the clock Saturday night. “It was...

Michigan hosts Michigan State on Saturday night with possible bowl bid at stake for 1st-year coaches

Oct. 24, 2024 13:58 PM EDT

Michigan State (4-3, 2-2 Big Ten) at Michigan (4-3, 2-2), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (BTN) BetMGM College Football Odds: Michigan by 3 1/2. Series record: Michigan leads 73-38-5 What’s at stake? Potentially, a bowl bid for both teams. If the...

No. 6 Oregon steps up after bumpy start, faces Michigan State on Friday night

Oct. 03, 2024 14:59 PM EDT

After a bumpy start, the No. 6 Ducks have seemingly put their season in order. Oregon was ranked No. 3 in the preseason AP Top 25 but dropped in subsequent polls following lackluster nonconference victories against Idaho and Boise State to open the season. But the...

Michigan State has lost a pair of games ahead of its visit to No. 6 Oregon

Oct. 03, 2024 14:38 PM EDT

Michigan State (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) at No. 6 Oregon (4-0, 1-0), Friday, 9 p.m. ET (FOX). BetMGM College Football Odds: Oregon by 24 1/2. Series record: Oregon leads series 4-3 WHAT'S AT STAKE? Jonathan Smith returns to Oregon with his new...

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

Sep. 07, 2024 20:26 PM EDT

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — 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. Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles, a transfer from Oregon State, threw for 363 yards...

Michigan State takes on Maryland in first Big Ten conference game for new coach Jonathan Smith

Sep. 05, 2024 14:19 PM EDT

Michigan State (1-0) at Maryland (1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network) BetMGM College Football Odds: Maryland by 9 1/2. Series record: Michigan State leads 10-4. WHAT’S AT STAKE? It's the Big Ten opener for new Michigan State...

Michigan State and new head coach Jonathan Smith host Florida Atlantic in the season-opener

Aug. 29, 2024 16:29 PM EDT

Florida Atlantic at Michigan State, Friday, 7 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network) BetMGM College Football Odds: Michigan State by 14. Series record: Michigan State 3-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE? The game marks the debut of Michigan State coach Jonathan...

Oregon State knows winning in 2024 is the best way to show value while facing uncertain future

Aug. 22, 2024 17:46 PM EDT

Through all the noise of the offseason and into camp, Trent Bray tried to keep the Oregon State Beavers focused on what they could control. That’s not exactly the easiest situation for a first-time head coach to step into, considering the uncertainty about the future of the...

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

Aug. 21, 2024 17:20 PM EDT

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jonathan Smith seems to be the coach Michigan State needs nearly a year after sexually charged allegations against Mel Tucker rocked the program. Smith has a steady presence and experience in turning around a team, following Tucker's attempts to market a...