It’s Michigan Week!Which means, of course, there’s plenty to talk about in the world of Michigan State football, especially after the Spartans upset No. 8 Penn State (again) last week. You’ll remember last year that Michigan State beat Michigan in Ann Arbor, 14-10.
Tag: Penn State
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Spartan Speak: Previewing Michigan State-Michigan football game, Penn State recap
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Breaking down the defense versus Penn State
With the season on the line, Mark Dantonio and the Spartans delivered yet another big-time win against a ranked opponent. With a dominant defense and enough offense, the Spartans were able to come away with a 21-17 victory over Penn State and have their confidence back heading into a big rivalry game.
Source: The Only Colors
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Film Room: Penn State
Willis makes a big play, the fake that wasn’t to be, second down struggles, and The Freak all play a role in this week’s breakdown.
Source: The Only Colors
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The Good, The Bad, The Random in MSU football’s thrilling win vs. Penn State
Felton Davis is the man and there is no more disputing that. From his day with 100 yards and two touchdowns to him shaking off a hip injury and basically saying “screw it, just throw me the ball and let’s get the hell out of here with a win” further cemented his legacy as one of MSU’s best receivers in program history.
Source: The Only Colors
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Five things we learned vs. Penn State
Here are five takeaways from Matt Charboneau of The Detroit News following MSU’s 21-17 victory over Penn State on Saturday.
Source: Detroit News
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For Michigan State, It’s About Toughness
More analysis and breakdown of Michigan State’s 21-17 victory over Penn State – and some thoughts on what might matter more than anything else in the next game that appears on the Spartans’ schedule.
Source: Spartans Wire
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Michigan State resurrects season on Mark Dantonio’s genius
And if the coaches deserve credit for adapting to its personnel, the players deserve credit for re-discovering the theme: The poker chip. Every player had to bring one to the game Saturday. Literally. “Khari Willis said we’ve got to bring that chip mentality back,” explained Dantonio, speaking of his senior safety. “Bring a poker chip with you. So, everybody got a poker chip,” he said.
Source: Detroit Free Press
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Couch: MSU under Dantonio is best when left for dead. There was more to beating Penn State
We ought to know better than to doubt Dantonio, but Saturday’s win at Penn State was undeniably improbable – and no accident
Source: Lansing State Journal
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‘Play to win’: Spartans dig deep into bag of trick plays
Mark Dantonio decided there was no point leaving anything deep in the playbook, calling a fake punt and a fake field goal while also utilizing a halfback pass.
Source: Detroit News
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Michigan State’s defense ‘stayed in the fight’ vs. Penn State
Michigan State football’s defense needed one more stop to give its offense a chance. And then another. And then, the Spartans had to stop Trace McSorley and the big-play Penn State offense one more time, as they had done the entire second half Saturday.
Source: Detroit Free Press
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Highlights: Michigan State Spartans vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
Stunner! Reeling MSU edges No. 8 Penn State in final seconds
Michigan State went for broke Saturday and it paid off with a win that might turn around its season, with a 21-17 victory over Penn State.
Source: Detroit News
Michigan State football pulls off another shocking win over Penn State
Injuries and attrition be damned. Michigan State football pulled off another shocking upset of Penn State. Brian Lewerke directed a 76-yard TD drive in the final 1:19, passing MSU down the field as one receiver after another got hurt. On third-and-2, Lewerke hit Felton Davis III for a 25-yard TD pass with 19 seconds left that gave the Spartans a second straight shocking upset of No. 8 Penn State, and a 21-17 victory on Saturday at Beaver Stadium.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Michigan State’s stunning win over Penn State among Dantonio’s guttiest
Michigan State’s football team stunned Penn State on Saturday. But should we really be surprised? Mark Dantonio has liked this team all along.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Couch: 3 quick takes on Michigan State’s 21-17 win at Penn State
Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch gives his initial thoughts on the Spartans’ performance against the Nittany Lions.
Source: Lansing State Journal
Michigan State stuns No. 8 Penn State with late touchdown
A week removed from an uninspired loss to Northwestern as part of a 3-2 start, the Spartans were nearly a two-touchdown underdog and the homecoming guest for No. 8 Penn State. Instead of rolling over, the Spartans stood up and shocked the Nittany Lions 21-17 in front of a Beaver Stadium crowd of 106,685 on Saturday.
Source: MLive.com
Can Michigan State Stack Up?
Does Michigan State have a shot against Penn State this Saturday? Let’s dig in and see if there are any holes in the current Penn State machine…
Source: Spartans Wire