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Saturday, December 15, 2012
Preliminary FBS Evaluation
Posted on December 15, 2012 at 01:16 PM.
The preliminary reports are in. With all teams having played either 10 or 11 games, the fate of where teams are headed in the future is basically set.

Independence Movements
(1) Michigan State has been approved as an independent, provided that the university has satisfied all demands met by their conference.

(9) SMU's bid for independence is still in discussions.

(16) Arkansas State and (25) Boise State's petitions for independence have been denied.

Potential Candidates for Promotion
Louisville
(9) SMU
UCF
Kansas
Ohio
Northern Illinois
(16) Arkansas State

Potential Candidates for Demotion
Duke
Texas Tech
Rutgers
Rice
UAB
Washington State
San Jose State
New Mexico

Others*
San Diego State

*May move for reasons unrelated to team performance
Monday, November 26, 2012
Dreams Do Come True
Posted on November 26, 2012 at 02:44 PM.
Finally, the efforts of Coach Mark Dantonio and Offensive Coordinator Norm Chow have paid off. Three years of spread offensive recruiting shined brightly on the field in full force.

Michigan State had always shown these unconventional elements, but never to this degree of success. Traditional quarterbacks Andrew Maxwell and Tyler O'Connor stood in the way.

Perhaps, we have a Heisman candidate in Austin Olsen. He was 20/28 with 212 passing yards. He threw for 2 touchdowns. He also ran for three touchdowns on 125 yards.

The success came at the expense of Penn State, who scored no points while allowing 55.

Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan State Spartans
Sep 23, 20171ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
Penn State Nittany Lions (2-2 (1-1))0000-0
#1 Michigan State Spartans (3-0 (1-0))10211410-55
Team Stats Comparison
PSUMSU
Total Offense71546
Rushing Yards-32330
Passing Yards103216
First Downs425
Punt Return Yards088
Kick Return Yards8024
Total Yards151658
Turnovers21
3rd Down Converstion0/114/11
4th Down Conversion0/12/2
2-Point Conversion0/00/0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals0-04-2
Penalties10
Posession Time10:0124:25
Hawkins, A Hero!
Posted on November 26, 2012 at 12:24 PM.
(1) Michigan State was set to return to South Bend this weekend with only one goal: leave with the Megaphone. It was highly contested and tense, but the deed was done.

2-time Kicker of the Year, Willie Hawkins, went 5/5 on field goals, including the game-winner as time expired.

The Spartans open conference play next week against Penn State.

Michigan State Spartans at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Sep 16, 20171ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
#1 Michigan State Spartans (2-0)313103-29
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0-3)31337-26
Team Stats Comparison
MSUND
Total Offense373266
Rushing Yards14147
Passing Yards232219
First Downs1717
Punt Return Yards4323
Kick Return Yards13450
Total Yards550339
Turnovers21
3rd Down Converstion4/114/13
4th Down Conversion0/10/0
2-Point Conversion0/00/0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals1-12-2
Penalties11
Posession Time18:0213:58
Saturday, November 24, 2012
FBS Evaluation
Posted on November 24, 2012 at 10:32 PM.
I must admit. The FBS Quality Committee was left with their heads scratched by the number of upsets this year. There was only one undefeated in the National Championship, and the #2 team had 2 losses.

This offseason, we want to put a premium on grouping teams of similar strength and geography. We aren't rewarding successful underdogs after the poor examples of Toledo and Iowa State.

The Big 10, Pac-12, and SEC will remain as "super-conferences", but we look to expand some non-AQ conferences.

Firstly, the FBS Quality Committee has promoted:
  • UConn to the Atlantic Division of the ACC.
  • Air Force to the South Division of the Pac-12.

As a result, the FBS Quality Committee has revoked:
  • the AQ status of the Big East Conference.

Also as a result, Colorado:
  • moves from the Pac-12 South to the Pac-12 North.

Secondly, the FBS Quality Committee mandates that:
  • Maryland joins the Big 10 Legends Division.
  • Rutgers joins the Big 10 Leaders Division.
  • Tulsa joins the West Division of Conference USA.
  • Iowa State joins the East Division of Conference USA.
  • Toledo joins the Big East.
  • Oregon State joins the Mountain West Conference.
  • Washington State joins the Mountain West Conference.
  • Memphis joins the Sun Belt.
  • North Texas joins the WAC.
End of Season
Posted on November 24, 2012 at 09:49 PM.
Records
Kicker Willie Hawkins sets a new NCAA record for field goals made in a season with 40.
Coach Mark Dantonio extends his current winning streak to 70 games.
Cornerback Connor Jackson sets a new school record with 10 interceptions in a season.

Players Leaving
The Spartans had 2 1st Round selections, 1 2nd Round selection, and 2 6th Round selections.
We also persuaded 100% of our underclassmen to stay, rather than declare pro.
There was one transfer.

Recruiting
For the second consecutive season, Michigan State was ranked with the best incoming recruiting class. Thankfully, we filled all needs before the offseason.
National Champions, Again
Posted on November 24, 2012 at 09:20 PM.
After surprisingly rolling over (2) Ohio State in the B1G Championship, Michigan State rightly earned their berth in the National Championship.

Their opponent, Florida State sneaked into the game after not being eligible for the ACC Championship. (They lost the berth in a tiebreak.) The favorite, Georgia Tech, was upset by Clemson, thus allowing the opportunity. Pac-12 champion, (5) Stanford, was originally predicted to win the berth.

Aside from that, the game began as a defensive struggle. Michigan State was never down, but their largest 1st half lead was only a touchdown. Florida State was shut out in the 2nd half, and the Spartan passing attack made some key connections. 10 unanswered points late sealed the deal for the championship.

Florida State Seminoles at Michigan State Spartans
Jan 7, 20171ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
#2 Florida State Seminoles (10-3 (7-2))0700-7
#1 Michigan State Spartans (14-0 (10-0))7773-24
Team Stats Comparison
FSUMSU
Total Offense86321
Rushing Yards12133
Passing Yards74188
First Downs712
Punt Return Yards2144
Kick Return Yards5522
Total Yards162387
Turnovers13
3rd Down Converstion2/136/15
4th Down Conversion0/10/2
2-Point Conversion0/00/0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals0-02-1
Penalties03
Posession Time13:4518:15
Spartans Complete Historic Afternoon
Posted on November 24, 2012 at 05:37 PM.
Even though it occurred against Minnesota, Tyler O'Connor and Aaron Burbridge broke passing and receiving records, respectively.

O'Connor struggled out of the gate early, throwing three interceptions. He finished with a school-record 439 passing yards. Burbridge was on point all game long, scoring a school-record 4 receiving touchdowns on a school-record 16 receptions.

Michigan State completes their fifth-consecutive perfect regular season with this win. If Ohio State wins out, we will have a "Game of the Century" in the B1G Championship to determine a representative in the National Championship.

Minnesota Golden Gophers at Michigan State Spartans
Nov 26, 20161ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-9 (2-7))3300-6
#1 Michigan State Spartans (12-0 (9-0))14101417-55
Team Stats Comparison
MINNMSU
Total Offense162585
Rushing Yards37146
Passing Yards125439
First Downs1027
Punt Return Yards076
Kick Return Yards14276
Total Yards304737
Turnovers03
3rd Down Converstion3/149/13
4th Down Conversion0/12/2
2-Point Conversion0/00/0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals0-24-1
Penalties02
Posession Time11:2920:31
Easy Win for MSU
Posted on November 24, 2012 at 02:27 PM.
Each phase of the game performed well en route to success over Northwestern.

Tyler O'Connor had 4 touchdown passes. Josh Graham ran it in once. Jake Henderson had yet another pick 6 score.

Michigan State Spartans at Northwestern Wildcats
Nov 19, 20161ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
#1 Michigan State Spartans (11-0 (8-0))1414143-45
Northwestern Wildcats (4-6 (2-6))0700-7
Team Stats Comparison
MSUNW
Total Offense353246
Rushing Yards13937
Passing Yards214209
First Downs1911
Punt Return Yards80
Kick Return Yards20128
Total Yards381374
Turnovers39
3rd Down Converstion3/114/11
4th Down Conversion1/20/0
2-Point Conversion0/00/0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals5-01-0
Penalties31
Posession Time20:3411:26
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
MSU Shuts Out Nebraska
Posted on November 21, 2012 at 02:32 PM.
Perhaps the Pistol is the new answer for Michigan State. Turnovers were down today as the Spartans silenced the Cornhuskers.

Kicker of the Year Willie Hawkins went 8-8 in the snow with a long of 53 yards! Tyler O' Connor threw for a touchdown, and Josh Graham ran one in.

Michigan State Spartans at Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nov 12, 20161ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
#1 Michigan State Spartans (10-0 (7-0))72369-45
#4 Nebraska Cornhuskers (9-1 (6-1))0000-0
Team Stats Comparison
MSUNEB
Total Offense269103
Rushing Yards12130
Passing Yards14873
First Downs164
Punt Return Yards251
Kick Return Yards28271
Total Yards322375
Turnovers07
3rd Down Converstion1/120/11
4th Down Conversion0/00/0
2-Point Conversion0/00/0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals2-60-0
Penalties11
Posession Time18:3013:30
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Spartans Go "Over the Top" in Win over Iowa
Posted on November 20, 2012 at 07:20 PM.
The Spartans tried out the Pistol. In terms of points scored, it worked. But Tyler O'Connor threw 6 interceptions! Do they balance his 7 touchdowns? I doubt it, because that's still a bad ratio.

Experimenting is set to continue. Meanwhile, the Spartans are now 9-0.

Iowa Hawkeyes at Michigan State Spartans
Nov 5, 20161ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
#15 Iowa Hawkeyes (5-3 (3-3))77414-32
#1 Michigan State Spartans (9-0 (6-0))634216-67
Team Stats Comparison
IOWAMSU
Total Offense318494
Rushing Yards-16119
Passing Yards334375
First Downs1421
Punt Return Yards064
Kick Return Yards9972
Total Yards417630
Turnovers86
3rd Down Converstion2/126/11
4th Down Conversion1/21/1
2-Point Conversion0/00/1
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals1-03-2
Penalties10
Posession Time13:3919:01
Spartans Retain Paul Bunyan Trophy
Posted on November 20, 2012 at 07:14 PM.
The offense slowed down a bit, but a win over a big-time rival in a hostile environment is enough to ask for.

Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Wolverines
Oct 22, 20161ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
#1 Michigan State Spartans (9-0 (6-0))31093-25
Michigan Wolverines (4-3 (2-2))0006-6
Team Stats Comparison
MSUMICH
Total Offense356187
Rushing Yards11030
Passing Yards246157
First Downs176
Punt Return Yards418
Kick Return Yards24115
Total Yards421310
Turnovers34
3rd Down Converstion8/153/10
4th Down Conversion0/00/1
2-Point Conversion0/10/1
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals1-20-0
Penalties20
Posession Time22:3211:34
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Spartans Continue to Roll
Posted on November 17, 2012 at 08:42 PM.
Thankfully, the Spartans are making the most of this easy stretch of schedule. They need this offensive confidence heading into a tough mid-season matchup versus Notre Dame.

In the past, the ND/MSU game has occured in either Week 4 or 5. However, the addition of Toledo and Iowa State to the Big 10 caused the conference schedule to start sooner.

Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan State Spartans
Oct 8, 20161ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
Indiana Hoosiers (3-3 (1-2))00014-14
#1 Michigan State Spartans (6-0 (4-0))14201010-54
Team Stats Comparison
INDMSU
Total Offense237523
Rushing Yards-22253
Passing Yards259270
First Downs1427
Punt Return Yards073
Kick Return Yards14558
Total Yards382654
Turnovers32
3rd Down Converstion3/127/13
4th Down Conversion0/02/2
2-Point Conversion0/01/2
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals1-05-2
Penalties21
Posession Time11:2820:32
The FBS Quality Committee Has Work to Do
Posted on November 17, 2012 at 06:56 PM.
The college football world has watched everyone, especially MSU, run over the two teams new to the Big 10: Toledo and Iowa State. The microscope is on both of these teams even more, because of rumors that Maryland and Rutgers want to join the conference.

Despite the attention on the conference as a whole, MSU has now gone to 5-0.

Iowa State Cyclones at Michigan State Spartans
Oct 1, 20161ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
Iowa State Cyclones (1-4 (0-4))0037-10
#1 Michigan State Spartans (5-0 (3-0))1814314-49
Team Stats Comparison
ISUMSU
Total Offense188451
Rushing Yards27160
Passing Yards161291
First Downs1319
Punt Return Yards022
Kick Return Yards15481
Total Yards342554
Turnovers31
3rd Down Converstion1/92/7
4th Down Conversion1/12/3
2-Point Conversion0/01/1
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals1-13-2
Penalties12
Posession Time15:0317:22
#1 Stays Alive on Upset Weekend
Posted on November 17, 2012 at 12:52 PM.
When the #2, #3, #4, #5, #7, #9, #16, and #18 teams in the nation lose and you're at home watching (1) Michigan State struggle early against Toledo, you have reason to be worried. However, 60 unanswered points (after being down 10-0) should quell all fears.

Michigan State took advantage of the porous Toledo secondary. Setting up the run with the pass became the way to go in this game, despite the early upset threat. We'll see how the polls look next week.

Michigan State Spartans at Toledo Rockets
Sep 24, 20161ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
#1 Michigan State Spartans (4-0 (2-0))029283-60
Toledo Rockets (0-3 (0-1))7300-10
Team Stats Comparison
MSUTOL
Total Offense650245
Rushing Yards26686
Passing Yards384159
First Downs1813
Punt Return Yards615
Kick Return Yards67206
Total Yards778456
Turnovers14
3rd Down Converstion6/144/13
4th Down Conversion3/41/1
2-Point Conversion1/10/0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals1-11-1
Penalties20
Posession Time24:4613:25
Things Get Personal in Blowout of Clemson
Posted on November 17, 2012 at 11:20 AM.
Mark Dantonio demanded that his team kept going on, even after the outcome had been decided. This game was most certainly personal.

Two offseasons ago, Michigan State was coming off of their second-straight National Championship when they recieved some shocking news. Pat Narduzzi, the then-DC at MSU, said he found a "better job". That job, unknown to the public at the time, was Head Coach at Clemson.

Dantonio thought that consecutive National Championships would be enough to keep Narduzzi on his staff. He was incorrect.

Ever since Narduzzi left, this game has been circled in red. The blowout was intended for Narduzzi to regret his comments.

Michigan State Spartans at Clemson Tigers
Sep 17, 20161ST2ND3RD4THOTSCORE
#1 Michigan State Spartans (3-0 (1-0))21171411-63
#11 Clemson Tigers (1-2 (1-0))3700-10
Team Stats Comparison
MSUCLEM
Total Offense460297
Rushing Yards19724
Passing Yards263273
First Downs2212
Punt Return Yards5220
Kick Return Yards133138
Total Yards645455
Turnovers04
3rd Down Converstion6/114/11
4th Down Conversion1/10/1
2-Point Conversion1/10/0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals6-00-1
Penalties02
Posession Time19:3612:24

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