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MSU's Raymar Morgan getting healthier

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:52:00 EST

East Lansing -- Michigan State's Raymar Morgan is getting healthier, but isn't expected to be in full form for at least two more weeks, coach Tom Izzo said Monday.

Spartans win in rout as Tom Izzo ties Jud Heathcote for most wins

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:47:00 EST

Coach Tom Izzo wanted his team put an opponent away. He got his wish Sunday against Valparaiso. Chris Allen led an explosive effort early and finished with 22 points.

Eric Lacy: Spartans secondary better look out during bowl season

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:12:00 EST

Four of the six Big 12 teams that appear in contention for the Alamo or Insight bowls, MSU's likely postseason options, have pass offenses ranked among the nation's Top 25.

Another Penn State rout leaves MSU floundering

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Michigan State will need to get back on its feet for a bowl game after Saturday's 42-14 beatdown at the hands of Penn State.

Terry Foster: It's been a disappointing season for MSU (despite win over U-M)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

MSU should have won eight games. It should have stuck its nose in the Big Ten race along with Iowa and Ohio State and Penn State.

MSU's Greg Jones has no plans for NFL but will decide soon

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:57:00 EST

The linebacker's father, Greg Jones Sr., said he expects Jones to return to MSU for his senior season, but added that the decision will be made next week.

Alamo Bowl official says loss didn't hurt Spartans' chances

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:57:00 EST

If the Big Ten gets two teams in BCS bowl games, the Spartans could compete with Minnesota for the Alamo or Insight. MSU and Minnesota are 6-6.

Kalin Lucas helps Michigan State cruise past Toledo

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Days after Sports Illustrated put Michigan State's Kalin Lucas on the cover of its magazine, he lived up to his cover status, coming out in attack mode against Toledo.

MSU running game gets boost from unselfish freshmen

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:42:00 EST

"Both of them said, 'This is good. The more great players we get at Michigan State, the better we will be,'" MSU running backs coach Dan Enos recalled.

Darryl Clark, Evan Royster will test Spartans' defense

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:27:00 EST

Defense has been an issue for the Spartans all season, and could be a problem against the Nittany Lions. MSU's pass defense is 10th in the Big Ten, yielding 245 yards per game.