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Michigan State's Jones for defensive POY
Of the four major Big Ten awards, this was by far the most difficult selection. Earlier this month, I detailed how as many as nine players should be considered for the award, and little has changed in recent weeks.
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Michigan State will wait for bowl destination
Despite losing to Penn State, 42-12, on Saturday at Spartan Stadium, Michigan State will play in a bowl game.
Brett Swenson becomes first kicker to be named Spartans' MVP by players, coaches
Senior kicker Brett Swenson was elected as Michigan State's most valuable player in a vote of Spartans players and coaches.
Staff predictions: PSU-Michigan State a split decision
Penn State's Levi Brown and Chris Baker haul off the Land Grant Trophy after beating Michigan State 17-13 in the 2006 season.
Alamo Bowl official says loss didn't hurt Spartans' chances
East Lansing -- Michigan State's waiting game begins. The Spartans are bowl-bound, but most likely won't know their destination until Bowl Championship Series rankings are released on Dec.
Spartans balanced between good and bad
"It is what it is." That is one of the most overused quotes by athletes and coaches who often utter it to describe a tough situation they wish they could change.
Penn State 14, Michigan State 7 | 3rd quarter: Live blog: PSU opens 2nd half with touchdown drive
The Nittany Lions wasted little time retaking the lead. Daryll Clark's second TD pass to Andrew Quarless makes it 14-7 with 13:53 to play in the third.
Freedom grad Colin Neely a force for Michigan State
Colin Neely looked tired and weary in the fourth quarter, prompting Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi to ask if he needed a breather.
Spartans seeking redemption after last year's blowout
EAST LANSING -- Michigan State was not favored to beat Penn State last year in State College and win a Big Ten title, so it wasn't a surprise that the Nittany Lions won the game.
Sounding off, Week 12: Penn State at Michigan State
Cory Giger, Altoona Mirror: Penn State's tickets have been cheaper than more than half of the other schools in the Big Ten.
Bowl destinies on the line for Penn St, Mich St.
The Rose Bowl is out of reach for Penn State and Michigan State. But Saturday's regular-season finale will have a lot to do with determining where both Big Ten teams spend their holidays.
Fullback Andrew Hawken doesn't get many carries, but does little things for Spartans
It's not hard being Andrew Hawken. Never mind that out of Michigan State's last 1,453 rushing attempts, he's gotten exactly three.
Michigan State seniors proud of surviving turmoil, leaving program better off
Senior wide receiver Blair White, who joined the Spartans as a walk-on, says although the team won't reach its goal of playing in the Rose Bowl, it still has a shot at a "nice bowl" with a win Saturday against Penn State.
After tragic accident, Michigan State's Blair White sparkling
York Daily Record/Sunday News reporter Frank Bodani talks Penn State with readers every Monday during football season.
Joe Paterno's focus is on Michigan State, not a BCS bid
Penn State's leader didn't want to talk about the possibility of a Bowl Championship Series bid and a spot in the Orange Bowl.
Michigan State rallies to become bowl eligible
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Swenson is Michigan State's third Player of the Week recipient in 2009
Michigan State senior place-kicker Brett Swenson continued to build momentum toward winning major postseason honors by earning Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week accolades with his four-field-goal performance in the 40-37 win at Purdue.
Dantonio 'embraces rivalry' with Penn State
EAST LANSING -- MSU football coach Mark Dantonio revisited some of the memories that stick with him in the Michigan State-Penn State series.
Leggett's 4 TDs lead Michigan State to victory
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Michigan State's Brett Swenson is finally going the distance on extra kickoff duties
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Senior kicker Brett Swenson received his rightful share of recognition from teammates and fans for going 4-for-4 on field-goal tries in Michigan State's 40-37 win over Purdue on Saturday.
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