Minnesota finally got its offense going and cut into Michigan State’s lead with a career-long field goal from Jordan Wettstein. The Gophers went 33 yards in 10 plays before Wettstein connected from 48 yards to make it 16-10 with 7:05 left in the third quarter

Michigan State opened the second half with a solid, 10-play drive that pushed its lead 1o 16-7 with 11:01 left in the third quarter. Le’Veon Bell was the workhorse again, but the Spartans stalled — as they have for much of the game — forcing Dan Conroy to connect from 43 yards for his third … Continue Reading →

The first half has been all Michigan State — literally. The Spartans hold a 13-7 lead over Minnesota, but the Gophers’ only score came on an interception returned 33 yards for a touchdown. It was one of two first-half interceptions thrown by Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell that the Spartans have had to overcome. Dan … Continue Reading →

Michigan State overcame another Andrew Maxwell interception, marching 82 yards in 10 plays to take the 13-7 lead with less than two minutes left in the first half. On second down from the Minnesota 41, Maxwell fired a pass that went through the hands of Tony Lippett. However, the ball floated into the hands of … Continue Reading →

Michigan State bounced back from the interception to get back on the scoreboard, but again it failed to reach the end zone. After getting deep into Minnesota territory again, the Spartans failed to find the end zone and had to settle for a 43-yard goal from Dan Conroy, cutting the Minnesota lead to 7-6. Le’veon … Continue Reading →

Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell made his first mistake and quickly the Spartans were behind. Maxwell had a second-down pass intercepted by Aaron Hill and returned 33 yards for a touchdown to give Minnesota a 7-3 lead late in the first quarter. The Spartans have controlled the game, but the turnover combined with a missed … Continue Reading →

Senior cornerback Johnny Adams helped get the Spartans on the board early with an interception on Minnesota’s first drive of the game. Adams picked off a third-down pass from Minnesota’s Phillip Nelson, but the Spartans did little after that. Le’Veon Bell picked up three yards on first down followed by two incomplete passes. Dan Conroy … Continue Reading →

Michigan State’s season is on the line today at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis as it closes the regular season against Minnesota.  The Spartans need the victory to become bowl eligible, something the Gophers have already attained. On paper, Michigan State is is the better team, but that has mattered little this season as the … Continue Reading →

Michigan State faces Minnesota on Saturday and must win to become bowl eligible. The Gophers have already reached the six-win mark and are eligible to head to a bowl game for the first time since 2009. Here are some thoughts on Michigan State from Minnesota coach Jerry Kill: On stopping Le’Veon Bell: “It’s very important. … Continue Reading →