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More playing time? A fresh start? Extra cash? The transfer portal produces winners and losers
Some were upset about playing time. Others just needed a change of scenery. In a lot of cases, it was a matter of cold, hard cash — either the money they would get by going elsewhere, or the money they never got at the place they were at. With the transfer portal open, and more...
Monangai, Patel power Rutgers to 41-14 victory over Michigan State
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Kyle Monangai rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown, Antwan Raymond added two scoring runs and Jai Patel kicked four field goals on Saturday to help Rutgers to a 34-14 victory over Michigan State in the wintry regular-season finale for both teams. Rutgers...
Michigan State needs win against Rutgers to become eligible for postseason bowl berth
Rutgers (6-5, 3-5 Big Ten) at Michigan State (5-6, 3-5), Saturday, 3:35 p.m. ET (FS1) BetMGM College Football Odds: Michigan State by 2. Series record: Michigan State leads 10-5. WHAT’S AT STAKE Michigan State needs a win over Rutgers to...
Michigan State tops Purdue 24-17, win away from being bowl eligible in Jonathan Smith's 1st season
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Aidan Chiles threw for two scores in the first half to build a three-touchdown lead and Michigan State held on to beat Purdue 24-17 on Friday night. The Spartans (5-6, 3-5 Big Ten) are a win away from being eligible for a bowl with first-year coach...
Michigan State TE Jack Velling placed on backboard and carted off with injury on hit against Purdue
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State tight end Jack Velling was placed on a backboard and carted off the field Friday night in the first quarter against Purdue. Velling was injured on an incomplete pass as the intended target after taking a hit from Boilermakers defensive back...
Michigan and Michigan State throw punches, push and shove after Wolverines beat rival Spartans
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
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
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
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...
