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 →
It was a familiar formula on Saturday for Michigan State, and in the end, it produced an all too-common result. Michigan State turned the ball over four times and the defense couldn’t get a stop late as Northwestern held on for a 23-20 victory in front of 75,101 at Spartan Stadium. The Spartans (5-6, 2-5 … Continue Reading →
Northwestern took less than two minutes to go back in front, getting a 27-yard field goal from Jeff Budzien. The Wildcats took only 1:46 to march down the field and now hold a three-point lead with 7:30 left in the game. Michigan State had forced Northwestern to go three-and-out three straight times prior to the … Continue Reading →
Michigan State’s offense finally took advantage of some outstanding defense. The Spartans forced three straight three-and-outs and each time gave the offense great field position. Michigan State went 60 yards in nine plays to tie the game, 20-20, with 9:22 to play in the game. Andrew Maxwell hit Tony Lippett for a 6-yard touchdown and … Continue Reading →
Northwestern wasted little time grabbing the lead back, going 73 yards in seven plays and going back in front on a 6-yard pass from Kain Colter to Tim Riley. Michigan State appeared to force a punt when Colter’s pass was incomplete on third down, but Shilique Calhoun was called for a facemask. Three plays later … Continue Reading →
Michigan State put themselves in a huge hole to start the second half as quarterback Andrew Maxwell was hit as he threw and his pass was intercepted by David Nwabuisi, who returned it 43 yards for the touchdown. Safety Ibraheim Campbell hit Maxwell, forcing the poor throw. Michigan State now trails by eight and is … Continue Reading →
Northwestern took advantage of great field position to take the lead back from Michigan State and the Spartans failed to capitalize late. Jeff Budzien hit a 43-yard field goal after Michigan State tried to ice him with a timeout. Budzien missed his first attempt, but the timeout had been called before nailing the second attempt. … Continue Reading →