Saturday, September 22, 2012
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 08:17 PM.
(22) Nebraska has been reeling. They've lost 2 straight, after such a promising start. Meanwhile, this win is no surprise to the Spartans. However, the point differential might be the eye opener.
Nebraska Cornhuskers at Michigan State Spartans Nov 9, 2013 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT SCORE #22 Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-3 (4-2))0 0 0 0 - 0 #1 Michigan State Spartans (10-0 (5-0))7 17 0 7 - 41
Team Stats Comparison NEB MSU Total Offense 11 411 Rushing Yards -4 261 Passing Yards 15 150 First Downs 0 23 Punt Return Yards 0 45 Kick Return Yards 67 33 Total Yards 78 489 Turnovers 0 0 3rd Down Converstion 0/5 5/8 4th Down Conversion 0/0 2/3 2-Point Conversion 0/0 1/1 Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals 0-0 4-0 Penalties 0 0 Posession Time 4:38 23:22
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 06:46 PM.
Those who doubted the Spartans believed that the Hawkeyes had a chance at the upset. That, simply, was not the case. With a strong-scoring second half, the Spartans won 31-3.
Michigan State Spartans at Iowa Hawkeyes Nov 2, 2013 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT SCORE #1 Michigan State Spartans (9-0 (5-0))7 7 3 14 - 31 Iowa Hawkeyes (5-4 (2-3)) 0 3 0 0 - 3
Team Stats Comparison MSU IOWA Total Offense 397 147 Rushing Yards 232 42 Passing Yards 165 105 First Downs 20 7 Punt Return Yards 11 0 Kick Return Yards 51 80 Total Yards 459 227 Turnovers 0 0 3rd Down Converstion 4/7 4/10 4th Down Conversion 1/2 0/0 2-Point Conversion 0/0 0/0 Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals 4-0 0-1 Penalties 0 1 Posession Time 18:34 9:26
Friday, September 21, 2012
Posted on September 21, 2012 at 07:28 PM.
Buckeye fans are wearing paper bags over their heads after this one. Defensive coordinator Luke Fickell might be hiding his face as well.
Meanwhile, the Spartans are gloating over a 60-3 pummeling of Ohio State. The new, efficient offense of Michigan State that debuted last season might finally be paying dividends.
The defense also mixed up play calling a lot. They blitzed with the secondary more than any other game this season, and the results were noticeable.\
Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan State Spartans Oct 26, 2013 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT SCORE #13 Ohio State Buckeyes (5-3 (2-3))3 0 0 0 - 3 #1 Michigan State Spartans (8-0 (4-0))14 24 7 15 - 60
Team Stats Comparison OSU MSU Total Offense 100 488 Rushing Yards 21 232 Passing Yards 79 256 First Downs 5 21 Punt Return Yards 0 73 Kick Return Yards 92 28 Total Yards 192 589 Turnovers 2 0 3rd Down Converstion 0/8 8/10 4th Down Conversion 0/0 1/1 2-Point Conversion 0/0 1/1 Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals 0-0 5-1 Penalties 0 0 Posession Time 9:24 18:36
Posted on September 21, 2012 at 06:22 PM.
The Wolverines, for another year, will not be victors against the Michigan State Spartans. In addition to the Paul Bunyan Trophy, the Spartans were extra-motivated after they were leapfrogged in the polls. New #1, Washington just happened to thrash the former #3 Utah last week.
The Spartans took care of things this week, so it is down to the pollsters.
Michigan Wolverines at Michigan State Spartans Oct 19, 2013 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT SCORE Michigan Wolverines (5-2 (2-1)) 3 3 0 0 - 6 #2 Michigan State Spartans (7-0 (3-0))7 3 14 7 - 31
Team Stats Comparison MICH MSU Total Offense 182 401 Rushing Yards 88 153 Passing Yards 94 248 First Downs 10 17 Punt Return Yards 0 33 Kick Return Yards 0 70 Total Yards 182 504 Turnovers 2 1 3rd Down Converstion 3/9 7/11 4th Down Conversion 0/1 2/3 2-Point Conversion 0/0 0/0 Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals 0-0 3-1 Penalties 0 0 Posession Time 11:15 16:45
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Posted on September 16, 2012 at 02:38 PM.
Somehow, the Spartans are not a unanimous #1 in the nation. Could a shutout of rival Indiana change pollsters' minds?
Michigan State Spartans at Indiana Hoosiers Oct 5, 2013 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT SCORE #1 Michigan State Spartans (6-0 (2-0))10 21 9 7 - 47 Indiana Hoosiers (1-5 (0-3)) 0 0 0 0 - 0
Team Stats Comparison MSU IND Total Offense 493 140 Rushing Yards 278 31 Passing Yards 215 109 First Downs 23 9 Punt Return Yards 79 0 Kick Return Yards 38 55 Total Yards 610 195 Turnovers 1 0 3rd Down Converstion 6/12 3/15 4th Down Conversion 2/3 1/3 2-Point Conversion 0/0 0/0 Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals 5-1 0-0 Penalties 0 1 Posession Time 16:15 11:45
Posted on September 16, 2012 at 01:32 PM.
Michigan State played their unprecedented 2nd "Game of the Century". As #1, they defeated then #2 Alabama in Week 1. However, #2 Wisconsin was a much tougher opponent on the road. Though the Spartans spent most of the game behind, they used overtime to keep their #1 ranking.
Michigan State Spartans at Wisconsin Badgers Sep 21, 2012 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT SCORE #1 Michigan State Spartans (5-0 (1-0))14 3 0 7 3 27 #2 Wisconsin Badgers (3-1 (0-1))7 17 0 0 - 24
Team Stats Comparison MSU WIS Total Offense 291 320 Rushing Yards 166 -6 Passing Yards 125 326 First Downs 14 11 Punt Return Yards 19 36 Kick Return Yards 98 49 Total Yards 408 405 Turnovers 1 5 3rd Down Converstion 2/12 8/15 4th Down Conversion 1/5 0/0 2-Point Conversion 0/0 0/0 Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals 2-1 0-1 Penalties 0 0 Posession Time 15:03 12:57
Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER SCORING MSU WIS 5:52 (MSU) M. Hicks, 75 YD INT Return (M. Sadler Kick) 7 0 3:49 (WIS) I. Williams, 65 YD Pass from D. O'Brien (K. French Kick) 7 7 0:00 (MSU) L. Bell, 19 YD Run 14 7 SECOND QUARTER SCORING MSU WIS 6:21 (WIS) J. Duckworth, 80 YD Pass from D. O'Brien (K. French Kick) 14 14 4:48 (WIS) I. Williams, 40 YD Pass from D. O'Brien (K. French Kick) 14 21 1:46 (MSU) M. Sadler, 43 YD FG 17 21 0:00 (WIS) K. French, 19 YD FG 17 24 FOURTH QUARTER SCORING MSU WIS 0:36 (MSU) N. Hill, 3 YD Run (M. Sadler Kick) 24 24 OVERTIME SCORING MSU WIS -- (MSU) M. Sadler, 21 YD FG 27 24
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Posted on September 15, 2012 at 05:39 PM.
A highly-anticipated matchup between rivals MSU and Notre Dame didn't impress, as Michigan State never stopped scoring.
Michigan State Spartans at Notre Dame Fighting Irish Sep 14, 2013 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT SCORE #1 Michigan State Spartans (4-0)21 13 6 11 - 51 #11 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1-2)7 3 0 0 - 10
Team Stats Comparison MSU ND Total Offense 541 282 Rushing Yards 355 19 Passing Yards 186 263 First Downs 28 15 Punt Return Yards 39 10 Kick Return Yards 51 117 Total Yards 631 409 Turnovers 1 3 3rd Down Converstion 5/10 3/10 4th Down Conversion 2/2 0/0 2-Point Conversion 1/2 0/0 Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals 2-2 0-1 Penalties 0 0 Posession Time 18:33 9:27
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 12:42 PM.
The Spartans killed two birds with one stone. They effectively showed why they should be #1 in the nation and at the same time, showed why Georgia Tech should not be in the AP Top 25 Poll.
Michigan State Spartans at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Sep 7, 2013 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT SCORE #1 Michigan State Spartans (3-0)6 25 14 7 - 52 #18 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (0-1)0 0 0 0 - 0
Team Stats Comparison MSU GT Total Offense 510 45 Rushing Yards 219 19 Passing Yards 291 26 First Downs 23 3 Punt Return Yards 87 8 Kick Return Yards 29 147 Total Yards 626 200 Turnovers 1 1 3rd Down Converstion 4/10 0/11 4th Down Conversion 1/1 0/0 2-Point Conversion 1/1 0/0 Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals 6-2 0-0 Penalties 1 0 Posession Time 18:09 15:29
Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER SCORING MSU GT 3:01 (MSU) M. Sadler, 32 YD FG 3 0 0:04 (MSU) M. Sadler, 20 YD FG 6 0 SECOND QUARTER SCORING MSU GT 5:38 (MSU) N. Hill, 1 YD Run (2 Pt. Conv.) 14 0 1:46 (MSU) M. Sadler, 43 YD FG 17 0 0:42 (MSU) M. Madaris, 15 YD Pass from A. Maxwell (M. Sadler Kick) 24 0 0:03 (MSU) B. Fowler, 2 YD Pass from A. Maxwell (M. Sadler Kick) 31 0 THIRD QUARTER SCORING MSU GT 4:52 (MSU) B. Fowler, 13 YD Pass from A. Maxwell (M. Sadler Kick) 38 0 1:44 (MSU) L. Bell, 9 YD Run (M. Sadler Kick) 45 0 FOURTH QUARTER SCORING MSU GT 2:48 (MSU) N. Hill, 18 YD Run (M. Sadler Kick) 52 0
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 11:30 AM.
Things started off tighter than expected, but the Spartans broke away late in the 1st Half. They ended the game with 32 unanswered points.
California Golden Bears at Michigan State Spartans Aug 31, 2013 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT SCORE #23 California Golden Bears (0-1)7 10 0 0 - 17 #1 Michigan State Spartans (2-0)14 11 7 22 - 54
Team Stats Comparison CAL MSU Total Offense 219 552 Rushing Yards 7 184 Passing Yards 212 368 First Downs 9 26 Punt Return Yards 0 17 Kick Return Yards 95 98 Total Yards 314 667 Turnovers 2 1 3rd Down Converstion 5/12 8/13 4th Down Conversion 0/0 3/3 2-Point Conversion 0/0 2/2 Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals 1-1 5-0 Penalties 0 0 Posession Time 11:03 16:57
Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER SCORING CAL MSU 5:28 (MSU) N. Hill, 10 YD Run (M. Sadler Kick) 0 7 2:15 (CAL) C. McCain, 66 YD Fumble Return (V. D'Amato Kick) 7 7 0:56 (MSU) N. Hill, 32 YD Run (M. Sadler Kick) 7 14 SECOND QUARTER SCORING CAL MSU 5:49 (CAL) V. D'Amato, 35 YD FG 10 14 2:53 (MSU) L. Bell, 6 YD Run (2 Pt. Conv.) 10 22 1:33 (CAL) K. Allen, 3 YD Pass from A. Bridgford (V. D'Amato Kick) 17 22 0:32 (MSU) M. Sadler, 43 YD FG 17 25 THIRD QUARTER SCORING CAL MSU 0:09 (MSU) D. Arnett, 6 YD Pass from A. Maxwell (M. Sadler Kick) 17 32 FOURTH QUARTER SCORING CAL MSU 4:05 (MSU) A. Gleichert, 2 YD Pass from C. Cook (M. Sadler Kick) 17 39 2:23 (MSU) N. Palazeti, 3 YD Pass from A. Maxwell (2 PT Conv.) 17 47 0:19 (MSU) K. Mumphery, 42 YD Pass from A. Maxwell (M. Sadler Kick) 17 54
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 02:06 PM.
After earning a #1 Preseason Ranking, the Spartans were gutsy enough to schedule #2 Alabama in Week 1. (At least it was a home game.)
On paper, the Spartans had a slight edge, and on the field, the Spartans came away with a W.
Alabama Crimson Tide at Michigan State Spartans Aug 25, 2013 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT SCORE #2 Alabama Crimson Tide (0-1)7 0 7 0 - 14 #1 Michigan State Spartans (1-0)0 10 6 6 - 22
Team Stats Comparison ALA MSU Total Offense 225 350 Rushing Yards 23 217 Passing Yards 202 133 First Downs 10 20 Punt Return Yards 6 10 Kick Return Yards 27 73 Total Yards 258 433 Turnovers 1 1 3rd Down Converstion 4/8 3/7 4th Down Conversion 0/0 2/2 2-Point Conversion 0/0 0/2 Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals 2-0 2-0 Penalties 1 0 Posession Time 9:51 14:13
Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER SCORING ALA MSU 0:48 (ALA) E. Lacy, 4 YD Run (T. Matthews Kick) 7 0 SECOND QUARTER SCORING ALA MSU 1:53 (MSU) B. Fowler, 1 YD Pass from A. Maxwell (M. Sadler Kick) 7 7 0:00 (MSU) M. Sadler, 37 YD FG 7 10 THIRD QUARTER SCORING ALA MSU 2:50 (ALA) H. Jones, 5 YD Pass from AJ McCarron (T. Matthews Kick) 14 10 1:21 (MSU) N. Hill, 28 YD Run (2 PT Conv. Failed) 14 16 FOURTH QUARTER SCORING ALA MSU 0:08 (MSU) L. Bell, 3 YD Run (2 PT Conv. Failed) 14 22
Friday, September 7, 2012
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 10:31 PM.
Oklahoma Sooners at Michigan State Spartans Jan 1, 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT SCORE #2 Oklahoma Sooners (11-1 (9-0))0 3 7 0 - 10 #1 Michigan State Spartans (14-0 (9-0))7 21 3 0 - 31
Team Stats Comparison OKLA MSU Total Offense 193 297 Rushing Yards 60 76 Passing Yards 133 221 First Downs 10 16 Punt Return Yards 0 11 Kick Return Yards 0 51 Total Yards 193 359 Turnovers 4 1 3rd Down Converstion 3/7 6/9 4th Down Conversion 0/1 0/0 2-Point Conversion 0/0 0/0 Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals 0-1 2-0 Penalties 0 1 Posession Time 6:44 13:16
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 09:45 PM.
With a surprising blowout win over Wisconsin, the Spartans are headed to the National Championship to face (2) Oklahoma.
Wisconsin Badgers at Michigan State Spartans Dec 8, 2012 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT SCORE #3 Wisconsin Badgers (11-2 (7-2))0 0 0 7 - 7 #1 Michigan State Spartans (13-0 (9-0))7 10 7 10 - 34
Team Stats Comparison WIS MSU Total Offense 180 345 Rushing Yards 77 136 Passing Yards 103 209 First Downs 6 19 Punt Return Yards 0 23 Kick Return Yards 23 35 Total Yards 203 403 Turnovers 2 1 3rd Down Converstion 1/6 4/9 4th Down Conversion 1/1 4/4 2-Point Conversion 0/0 0/0 Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals 1-0 4-0 Penalties 1 0 Posession Time 6:07 13:53
Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER SCORING WIS MSU 0:05 (MSU) L. Caper, 5 YD Run (D. Conroy Kick) 0 7 SECOND QUARTER SCORING WIS MSU 1:51 (MSU) L. Bell 14 YD Pass from A. Maxwell (D. Conroy Kick) 0 14 0:03 (MSU) D. Conroy, 43 YD FG 0 17 THIRD QUARTER SCORING WIS MSU 1:17 (MSU) L. Caper, 2 YD Run (D. Conroy Kick) 0 24 FOURTH QUARTER SCORING WIS MSU 3:13 (MSU) N. Hill, 1 YD Run (D. Conroy Kick) 0 31 1:17 (WIS) M. Ball, 7 YD Run (K. French Kick) 7 31 0:00 (MSU) D. Conroy, 38 YD FG 7 34
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 08:58 PM.
NCAA Football Rankings - Coaches Poll - Updated: Dec 8, 2012 RK LW TEAM (VOTES) W L POINTS 1 1 Michigan State (61) 12 0 1525 2 2 Oklahoma 11 1 1187 3 3 Wisconsin 11 1 1146 4 4 Auburn 11 1 1106 5 5 Boise State 11 1 1067 6 6 Oregon 9 2 1019 7 7 West Virginia 10 2 981 8 8 Ohio State 9 2 941 9 10 Kansas State 10 2 903 10 9 Nebraska 9 2 902 11 11 LSU 9 3 820 12 12 Notre Dame 9 3 782 13 13 Georgia 9 3 744 14 14 USC 9 3 706 15 15 Miami 9 3 669 16 16 Florida State 9 3 631 17 17 UCF 10 2 600 18 18 Alabama 8 4 551 19 19 Washington 8 3 519 20 20 Michigan 7 4 476 21 21 Virginia Tech 8 3 447 22 22 Georgia Tech 9 3 412 23 23 Tulsa 10 2 383 24 24 Utah 9 3 341 25 25 Cal 8 3 304
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 08:51 PM.
The task was simple: beat Minnesota and maintain #1. I must say that there was no trouble for the Spartans, whatsoever.
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Michigan State Spartans Nov 24, 2012 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT SCORE Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-8 (1-7)) 0 3 0 0 - 3 #1 Michigan State Spartans (12-0 (8-0))7 0 10 14 - 31
Team Stats Comparison MINN MSU Total Offense 143 307 Rushing Yards 97 175 Passing Yards 46 132 First Downs 8 16 Punt Return Yards 13 96 Kick Return Yards 0 49 Total Yards 156 452 Turnovers 2 2 3rd Down Converstion 0/6 1/3 4th Down Conversion 0/0 0/0 2-Point Conversion 0/0 0/0 Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals 0-1 2-1 Penalties 1 0 Posession Time 8:04 14:38
Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER SCORING MINN MSU 2:37 (MSU) J. Caesar, 10 YD Pass from A. Maxwell (D. Conroy Kick) 0 7 SECOND QUARTER SCORING MINN MSU 0:43 (MINN) J. Wettstein, 30 YD FG 3 7 THIRD QUARTER SCORING MINN MSU 1:15 (MSU) D. Conroy, 20 YD FG 3 10 0:00 (MSU) N. Hill, 84 YD Punt Return (D. Conroy Kick) 3 17 FOURTH QUARTER SCORING MINN MSU 1:54 (MSU) L. Bell, 42 YD Run (D. Conroy Kick) 3 24 0:06 (MSU) L. Caper, 8 YD Run (D. Conroy Kick) 3 31
Monday, September 3, 2012
Posted on September 3, 2012 at 09:47 PM.
The outcome was never in doubt. It was simply a dominant effort by Michigan State. Le'Veon Bell finally broke out with a 200+ yard performance.
Michigan State Spartans at Northwestern Wildcats Nov 10, 2012 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT SCORE #1 Michigan State Spartans (11-0 (7-0))7 7 10 10 - 34 Northwestern Wildcats (7-4 (3-4)) 0 3 0 0 - 3
Team Stats Comparison MSU NW Total Offense 375 140 Rushing Yards 213 38 Passing Yards 162 38 First Downs 14 8 Punt Return Yards 40 0 Kick Return Yards 34 0 Total Yards 449 140 Turnovers 0 0 3rd Down Converstion 2/5 2/9 4th Down Conversion 1/1 1/2 2-Point Conversion 0/0 0/0 Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals 1-2 0-1 Penalties 0 0 Posession Time 11:09 8:51
Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER SCORING MSU NW 3:00 (MSU) K. Mumphery, 18 YD Pass from A. Maxwell (D. Conroy Kick) 7 0 3:58 (MSU) L. Bell, 26 YD Pass from A. Maxwell (D. Conroy Kick) 14 0 SECOND QUARTER SCORING MSU NW 1:15 (NW) J. Budzien, 30 YD FG 14 3 THIRD QUARTER SCORING MSU NW 1:43 (MSU) D. Conroy, 38 YD FG 17 3 0:14 (MSU) L. Bell, 66 YD Run (D. Conroy Kick) 24 3 FOURTH QUARTER SCORING MSU NW 4:52 (MSU) L. Bell, 52 YD Run (D. Conroy Kick) 31 3 0:00 (MSU) D. Conroy, 24 YD FG 34 3
Michigan State Spartans PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Andrew Maxwell 16/19 162 2 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Le'Veon Bell 16 218 13.6 2 Andrew Maxwell 2 -24 -12.0 0 Niko Palazeti 1 12 12.0 0 Nick Hill 1 -4 -4.0 0 Larry Caper 1 11 11.0 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Bennie Fowler 5 51 10.2 0 Le'Veon Bell 3 39 13.0 1 Tony Lippett 3 25 8.3 0 Dion Sims 1 17 17.0 0 Andrew Gleichert 1 3 3.0 0 De'Anthony Arnett 1 11 11.0 0 Larry Caper 1 -2 -2.0 0 Keith Mumphery 1 18 18.0 1 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD Tyler Hoover 7 1.5 0 0 Mitchell White 4 1 0 0 Anthony Rashad-White 4 1.5 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Dan Conroy 2/2 4/4 10 38 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Larry Caper 1 34 34.0 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Nick Hill 4 40 10.0 0
Northwestern Wildcats PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Kain Colter 8/16 102 0 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Kain Colter 14 17 1.2 0 Treyvon Green 8 21 2.6 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Rashad Lawrence 3 35 11.6 0 Treyvon Green 2 18 9.0 0 Pierre Youngblood 1 28 28.0 0 Evan Watkins 1 12 12.0 0 Christian Jones 1 9 9.0 0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD Quentin Williams 1 1 0 0 Deonte Gibson 1 1 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Jeff Budzien 1/1 0/0 3 31 PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 Brandon Williams 4 154 28.5 0 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Kyle Prater 1 0 0.0 0