statenews.com —  It’s been more than 90 years since the MSU football team fell to in-state foe Western Michigan, and when the Broncos visit Spartan Stadium at noon on Saturday, the Spartans will look to extend their winning streak in the series to seven games. read more »
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freep.com —  Brian Hoyer stood on the field moments before last year’s season opener, an unlikely Patriot in an unlikely situation. Undrafted out of Michigan State, he had made New England’s roster as a free agent. More than that, he was the only backup all year to Tom Brady, who had missed all but the first game of the previous season with a knee injury. read more »
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mlive.com —  Football season is upon us, and it is only natural for Michigan State fans to make predictions for the Spartans. Optimism is high. It is difficult to find an MSU a fan who thinks MSU will do worse than 8-4. Many Spartans faithful are expecting 10-2. Are these lofty expectations warranted? read more »
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noise.typepad.com —  Most people would agree that Dantonio deserves some credit for leaving behind good players and habits for Kelly at Cincinnati. In the same breath, let's again acknowledge John L. Smith for what he left Dantonio at MSU. For all the heat Smith's recruiting took, I'm pretty sure Dantonio appreciated inheriting Javon Ringer, Devin Thomas, Ervin Baldwin, Kellen Davis, etc., etc. read more »
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statsheet.com —  WMU is undergoing a lot of change on both sides of the ball, meaning a potential upset over a Big Ten foe right out of the gate is not likely. Michigan State did manage to go to a post-New Year's Day bowl, although few fans around East Lansing would consider the 2009 campaign a success. Expect Cousins to spread the ball around, and Jones to wreak havoc on the defensive side of the ball. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  The story of Greg Jones' football career begins at the corner of Rockdale and Harvey Avenues in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  The Michigan State baseball team will host Notre Dame in an exhibition on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. in McLane Baseball Stadium. The game will be free of charge. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  The Michigan State volleyball team (3-0) makes its first road trip of the season when it travels to Honolulu, Hawaii for the Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic Sept. 2-4. The Spartans will face tough competition throughout the tournament as they battle No. 4 Hawaii, (rv) New Mexico and No. 10 Southern California. read more »
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mlive.com —  Lawrence Thomas shares initials with legendary New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor, but the Detroit Renaissance star had to earn the right to be called L.T. read more »
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Editorial —  The Big Ten will announce the division that will be in place for the 2011 season. Preliminary reports indicate that Ohio State and Michigan will be in different divisions, but will still play on the last weekend of the year.

Here are the reported division:

Division 1: Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa, Michigan State, Northwestern, Minnesota

Division 2: Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin, Purdue, Indiana, Illinois

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bleacherreport.com —  For Michigan State to be able to not play the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions, while still having big divisional clashes against Michigan and Iowa, it would be the best of both worlds. Winning many games would become expected in such a format, but wins should also be a bit easier to come by. read more »
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msuspartans.com —  The Big Ten Conference office announced football division alignments beginning with the 2011 season as recommended by conference directors of athletics and reviewed and supported by the Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors.

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spartansportsnetwork.com —  Preview of Western Michigan and the 2010 season. Special Guests RB Coach Brad Salem and players Marcus Hyde and J'Michael Deane. read more »
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spartansportsnetwork.com —  Preview of Western Michigan and the 2010 season. Special Guests RB Coach Brad Salem and players Marcus Hyde and J'Michael Deane. read more »
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freep.com —  Shannon Shelton of the Detroit Free Press takes a look at the Spartans roster position by position read more »
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