Unbeaten in their last 21 home games are the Wisconsin Badgers who feel they are back on track as one of the Big Ten's elite teams after dominating wins overs Purdue and Minnesota. What the Boilermakers and Gophers do not have, but the visiting Michigan State Spartans do is a legitimate defense. If Michigan State had a business card, it would say "DEFENSE" in big bold … [Read more...] about #25 Wisconsin faces a stiff test with the Michigan State defense
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Michigan State’s Defense is Nation’s 3rd Best; Only LSU and Alabama Higher
Michigan State has a defensive unit ranked No. 3 nationally in total defense, allowing 257.3 yards per game. Only two teams have topped 400 yards of total offense against defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi’s unit. Just the LSU Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide are better than State at stopping their opponents. Of course, those two SEC units will play for the national title in … [Read more...] about Michigan State’s Defense is Nation’s 3rd Best; Only LSU and Alabama Higher
#10 Michigan State Spartans-Northwestern Wildcats: Brutally Honest Preview
Uncharted territory for the Big Ten this week. What happens when a team has already clinched a league championship game berth, but has nothing to play for beyond that? It's the situation the Michigan State Spartans are currently in, as they're bound for Indianapolis, but their only ticket to the BCS is if they beat the Penn State-Wisconsin winner next weekend. So will they … [Read more...] about #10 Michigan State Spartans-Northwestern Wildcats: Brutally Honest Preview
Michigan State’s Defensive Line is Just Ridiculously Good
It was truly sad that the Michigan St. community lost Bubba Smith this past year, because the current Michigan State defensive line is destroying opponents in the "Kill, Bubba Kill" spirit. Sure the unit was pretty solid last year, but this year they are even more dominant. (BTW, you can bid on Bubba Smith's trophies and awards here) In 2011 the State DL is stopping the run … [Read more...] about Michigan State’s Defensive Line is Just Ridiculously Good
Wisconsin and Michigan State Meet for Big Ten Supremacy (Game Preview)
ESPN College GameDay is heading to East Lansing to watch the Big Ten's two best teams face off in prime-time. After being snubbed in the recent BCS rankings, the #6 Wisconsin Badgers (6-0) feel they have a lot to prove while the #16 Michigan State Spartans (5-1) hope to emerge from the shadows as a BCS … [Read more...] about Wisconsin and Michigan State Meet for Big Ten Supremacy (Game Preview)
Michigan State DL Vernon Gholston Suspended; Punched Michigan OL
The Big Ten Conference imposed a one-game suspension on Michigan State defensive lineman William Gholston for violating the Big Ten Sportslike Conduct Agreement during the Spartans' game against Michigan on Oct. 15, 2011. Unfortunately, the suspension comes for this week's huge game versus the #4 Wisconsin Badgers. For a preview of that game go here. … [Read more...] about Michigan State DL Vernon Gholston Suspended; Punched Michigan OL
Michigan State Hauls in Stellar 2010 Recruiting Class
By Jeff Ghiringhelli Whatever trust the Spartan faithful had in Mark Dantonio was lost following the dorm fight incident in November. However, it should be restored today. There were grumblings among Spartan Nation that Dantonio needed to do a better job promoting his no-nonsense attitude, and that he was not producing expected results on and off the field. On National … [Read more...] about Michigan State Hauls in Stellar 2010 Recruiting Class