Defense Might Be The Big Ten Conference's Football Trademark
While No. 2 Ohio State and No. 4 Michigan are among the nation's top five scoring teams, the Big Ten Conference is just as good on defense.
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While No. 2 Ohio State and No. 4 Michigan are among the nation's top five scoring teams, the Big Ten Conference is just as good on defense.
Dantonio said Michigan State will wear black socks and black shoes for that game in honor of former defensive back Mylan Hicks, who was killed over the weekend.
Other options that Fornelli has listed are Tom Herman (Houston), Jimbo Fisher (Florida State) and David Shaw (Stanford) as the top guys.
It's rare these days for a team to beat Michigan State so soundly that the game is essentially over midway through the fourth quarter.
"People have been saying a lot of good things about us lately," Spartans coach Mark Dantonio said. "And now we'll take some shots."
The Michigan State-Wisconsin rivalry was just getting good when the matchup disappeared from the Big Ten schedule for a bit.
No. 8 Michigan State opens its Big Ten championship defense at home against No. 11 Wisconsin.
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Both teams have marquee wins already this season — Wisconsin against LSU and Michigan State at Notre Dame — to raise the stakes a bit in this early Big Ten clash.
Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio doesn't act all that surprised these days when the Spartans beat a big-name opponent on the road.
In an interview on 97.1 The Ticket on Tuesday morning, Nutt gushed admiration for Michigan State's head coach while twice referring to him as "Coach Dantone."
The Badgers must open conference play by facing three opponents ranked eighth or better in the AP Top 25 over the next three games.
The East Division is best in the Big Ten going into conference play.
The Badgers sleep-walked through a victory against Georgia State before starting a daunting stretch that includes back-to-back games against the Spartans and No. 4 Michigan.
Both teams have something to prove.
Mike Tirico was on the mic for his first football game at Notre Dame Stadium last weekend. He was blown away.
The last time these rivals met in 2013 Notre Dame won 17-13, the only loss of the season for Michigan State. The loss kept the Spartans out of the national title game, although they likely would have made it under the current playoff system.
A top-30 recruit by consensus, Jackson made the announcement via Twitter on Thursday morning.
If Mark Dantonio needs help explaining to his team how costly penalties can be, all he needs to do is bring up the last time Michigan State faced Notre Dame.
The Big Ten heavyweights spent the first three weeks of the season beating up on lesser opponents while climbing the rankings.
The traditional rivals haven't played since a 17-13 victory Irish in 2013 — the lone loss cost the Spartans a spot in the Bowl Championship Series title game.
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Prosecutors charged the man on July 17 with one count of firearms, safe storage violation, premises under an individual's control, minor present and injured self or another.
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A new lawsuit against Roblox alleges that a 10-year-old Oakland County, Michigan, girl was subjected to sexual exploitation due to a lack of safety measures by the website.
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The 18-year-old man allegedly drove at speeds of up to 80 mph on East Elm Avenue in Monroe before reaching a dead end, leaving the road and crashing through a fence.
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Many of the downtown roads were closed for some high-octane, and most importantly, legal, drag racing.
Officers were on patrol in the area of Greenfield and Schoolcraft roads on Saturday around 1 a.m. when they noticed a fire at an auto collision shop.
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President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom "What's Happening," Danielle Spencer has died at the age of 60.
Hurricane Erin underwent rapid intensification to become a Category 5 storm in just hours. It has since weakened to a Category 4 status.
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As less young people meet major economic milestones such as moving out and getting married, the concept of adulthood is changing.
Isle Royale National Park officials said they have killed a wolf on the island after it became "food-conditioned" and had several concerning interactions with park visitors.
A new report from Deloitte shows the average cost for a packed lunch is now $6.15, up nearly 3% from 2024. But that all depends on what you buy.
Four Michigan men, including two doctors, have been charged in a $7 million illegal opioid distribution conspiracy
Michigan Medicine says the health information of some patients was potentially exposed when it mailed out postcards without envelopes.
Health officials have confirmed the presence of Legionnaires' disease at a senior living facility in Dearborn.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the state's first West Nile virus human case in 2025.
Backup quarterback Zach Wilson had a strong first half for the Dolphins and third-stringer Quinn Ewers threw for two second-half touchdowns as Miami beat the Detroit Lions 24-17 in the preseason.
Charlie Morton gave up two hits and struck out five over six innings and the Detroit Tigers scored five runs in the first inning of a 7-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.
The NCAA announced hefty fines and suspensions for the University of Michigan football program as a result of its sign-stealing investigation.
The Detroit Pistons will be tipping off their 2025 season on Oct. 22, matching up with the Chicago Bulls.
Colt Keith scored on Gleyber Torres' sacrifice fly in the 11th inning and the Detroit Tigers overcame an early three-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Thursday night.
Businesses across the Great Lakes State are concerned about tariffs, inflation and the talent gap.
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