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Michigan State added 7th year, starting at $7.25M, to land former Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State had enough competition from Power Five college football teams also hoping to hire Jonathan Smith that it added a seventh year to his contract, helping a shaken program land the former Oregon State coach. “I was nervous a couple weeks ago...
Michigan State hires Jonathan Smith away from Oregon State, hoping he turns around another program
Michigan State hired coach Jonathan Smith away from No. 15 Oregon State on Saturday, hoping he can rebuild a program that crumbled with Mel Tucker in charge. The 44-year-old Smith was 34-35 over six seasons at Oregon State, including an 8-4 mark this year as the program earned at...
No. 11 Penn State closes season with 42-0 win over Michigan State, awaits New Year's Six bowl bid
DETROIT (AP) — Coach James Franklin is pleased Penn State posted another double-digit win season, even though it fell short in matchups with the Big Ten's best two teams. Drew Allar threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns and Kaytron Allen ran for a career-high 137 yards, providing...
Quarterback Allar expected to play when No. 11 Penn State faces Michigan State
DETROIT (AP) — Quarterback Drew Allar is expected to be ready and backup Beau Pribula will be part of the game plan Friday when No. 11 Penn State visits Michigan State in the regular-season finale at Ford Field in Detroit. Allar was knocked out of the game against Rutgers early in...
No. 11 Penn State has plenty to play for in regular-season finale against Michigan State
No. 11 Penn State (9-2, 6-2 Big Ten) at Michigan State (4-7, 2-6), Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC) Line: Penn State by 20 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook Series record: Even at 18-18-1. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Penn State needs to win the game...
No. 3 Ohio State looks for a fast start and more complete game against struggling Michigan State
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Unbeaten Ohio State is speeding through the Big Ten toward another high-stakes showdown with Michigan. But the journey so far hasn't been without drama for the No. 3 Buckeyes, who have had to overcome some alarmingly slow starts. Take the Oct. 7...
Michigan State is next as No. 3 Ohio State tries not to look ahead to showdown with No. 2 Michigan
Michigan State (3-6, 1-5 Big Ten) at No. 3 Ohio State (9-0, 6-0, CFP No. 1), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC) Line: Ohio State by 31 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Ohio State leads 36-15. WHAT’S AT STAKE? The Buckeyes...
Michigan State snaps a six-game losing streak with a 20-17 win over Nebraska
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Katin Houser and Sam Leavitt each threw touchdown passes and Noah Kim kicked two field goals to help Michigan State snap a six-game losing streak with a 20-17 victory over Nebraska on Saturday afternoon. It is the Spartans' first win under interim coach...
Nebraska plays Michigan State on the road, win away from being bowl eligible for 1st time since 2016
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Nebraska (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) at Michigan State (2-6, 0-5) Saturday, 12 p.m., ET (FS1) Line: Nebraska by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Nebraska leads 9-3. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Nebraska has a...
Nubin runs for 204 yards in first significant action; Minnesota beats Michigan State 27-12
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jordan Nubin filled in nicely for Minnesota with 204 yards rushing and two touchdowns, and the Gophers beat Michigan State 27-12 Saturday. Athan Kaliakmanis threw for 200 yards and a touchdown, and Daniel Jackson added seven catches for a career-high 120 yards...
