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Spartans crush Broncos, need one more win for bowl-eligibilty

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Sophomore quarterback Kirk Cousins finished 22-of-25 for 353 yards and two TDs. His primary target was Blair White, who had six receptions for 70 yards as MSU inched closer to a third straight appearance in the postseason.

MSU's Ashton Leggett gets his chance -- and four TDs

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

With freshman running back Larry Caper out with a concussion, Leggett stepped in and rushed for 110 yards and four touchdowns on 14 carries. He had 100 yards on eight carries and three TDs in the first half.

Spartans QB Kirk Cousins erases any doubt of outcome

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

The sophomore quarterback picked apart the Broncos' defense in the first half, completing 15 of 17 passes for 249 yards and two touchdowns to help the Spartans take a commanding 35-0 lead.

Eric Lacy: It's bowl or bust for MSU

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

MSU can enjoy Saturday's rout, but had better prepare for Purdue and Penn State. The games against those teams will determine whether 2009 was a success or failure.

MSU will try to win back some lost respect vs. Western

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Mark Dantonio's bunker mentality and Bill Cubit's offense are just two storylines to follow during the Spartans' game against Western Michigan.

Larry Caper's dad: 'I can't go against my son'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:47:00 EST

Larry Caper will be watching the Michigan State-Western Michigan game Saturday afternoon at Spartan Stadium with mixed emotions.

Larry Caper might start for Spartans against Broncos

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Michigan State starting running back Larry Caper could be healthy enough to play Saturday against Western Michigan.

U-M and MSU buck nationwide trend of athletics cuts

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:47:00 EST

Among the enduring values of the state of Michigan is that athletic participation and accomplishment on campus are eminently worthwhile pursuits. The long-standing, national leadership of sports programs at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, especially, are largely taken for granted and are sources of pride. But, nationally, the financial health of athletics increasingly is at risk.

MSU basketball coach Suzy Merchant expecting second child

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:22:00 EST

The expected arrival is late May or early June. Merchant and her husband, Gary Rakan, have a son, Tyler.

Key MSU basketball players out of action with injuries

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:42:00 EST

It's unclear when coach Tom Izzo will have forwards Raymar Morgan (left ankle sprain) and Delvon Roe (concussion), and guard Korie Lucious (right ankle), all healthy at the same time.