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COACHING STAFF Mark Dantonio Harlon Barnett Mike Tressel Dave Warner Jim Bollman Ron Burton Brad Salem Terrence Samuel Mark Snyder Mark Staten Ken Mannie Tim Allen Tommy Hoke Brad Lunsford Dino Folino Curtis Blackwell Mike Vorkapich Lorenzo Guess Football Support Staff Graduate Assistants/Interns
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BOWL HISTORY Bowl History 1938 Orange Bowl 1954 Rose Bowl 1956 Rose Bowl 1966 Rose Bowl 1984 Cherry Bowl 1985 All-American Bowl 1988 Rose Bowl 1989 Gator Bowl 1989 Aloha Bowl 1990 Sun Bowl 1993 Liberty Bowl 1995 Independence Bowl 1996 Sun Bowl 1997 Aloha Bowl 2000 Citrus Bowl 2001 Silicon Valley Football Classic 2003 Alamo Bowl 2007 Champs Sports Bowl 2009 Capital One Bowl 2010 Valero Alamo Bowl 2011 Capital One Bowl 2012 Outback Bowl 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl 2014 Rose Bowl 2015 Cotton Bowl Individual Bowl Records Opponent Individual Bowl Records Team/Opponent Bowl Records
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Special editorial assistance provided by Teressa, Brock and Davis Lewandowski. Additional copies of the 2015 Michigan State Football Media Guide are available to the general public for $20 (includes postage). Please send check or money order payable to Michigan State University to: MSU Athletic Communications, 534 Birch Road, Z-22 Breslin Center, East Lansing, MI 48824-1003.
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Additional photography provided by: Gene Boyars (National Football Foundation), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), Indianapolis Colts, Kim Kauffman, Katie King (Pensacola News Journal), Miami Dolphins, National Football League, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Jason Roberts and Washington Redskins.
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SPARTAN RECORDS Individual Rushing Records Individual Passing Records Individual Receiving Records Individual Scoring/Total Offense Records
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HONORS & AWARDS All-Americans All-Big Ten Academic All-Americans Academic All-Big Ten Miscellaneous Awards Spartans In All-Star Games
Special thanks for their photographic contributions to: Matthew Mitchell (MSU Athletic Communications), Rey Del Rio (MSU Athletic Communications), Scott Boehm (Getty Images), Mark Cunningham (Getty Images), John Gwillim (MSU Athletic Communications), Leon Halip (Getty Images), Steve Jowett (MSU Academic Technology Services), Greg Kohuth (MSU Communications and Brand Strategy), Al Messerschmidt (Getty Images), Joe Robbins (Getty Images), Kurt Stepnitz (MSU Communications and Brand Strategy), Damian Strohmeyer (Sports Illustrated), Derrick Turner (MSU Communications and Brand Strategy) and Dale Young (The Detroit News).
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2014 Notes 2014 Honors & Awards 2014 Final Statistics 2014 Game-By-Game Individual Statistics 2014 Game-By-Game Team Statistics 2014 Starting Lineups 2014 Red Zone Statistics/Superlatives 2014 Final Big Ten Standings 2014 Big Ten Statistics 2014 All-Big Ten Teams Game 1: Jacksonville State Game 2: Oregon Game 3: Eastern Michigan Game 4: Wyoming Game 5: Nebraska Game 6: Purdue Game 7: Indiana Game 8: Michigan Game 9: Ohio State Game 10: Maryland Game 11: Rutgers Game 12: Penn State Game 13: Baylor
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SPARTAN HISTORY Year-By-Year Record All-Time Coaching Record National Champions All-Time Results Series Scores Trophy Games Series Records MSU in AP Ranked Games Final Polls Spartans In The NFL Draft Spartans By Pro Team All-Time Pro Roster All-Time Letterwinners All-Time Assistant Coaches Winning Streaks/Misc. Records
CREDITS The 2015 Michigan State Football Media Guide is a production of MSU Athletic Communications. This publication was compiled, written, and edited by Associate Athletics Director for Communications John Lewandowski and Assistant Director/Athletic Communications Ben Phlegar. Editorial assistance provided by Director of New Media Matt Larson and Assistant Director/Athletic Communications Jeff Barnes. Publication layout and design by Ben Phlegar. Front cover design by John Kalmar; photo by Matthew Mitchell. Inside and back cover designs by John Kalmar. Printing by BRD Printing Inc., Lansing, Mich.
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2015 OUTLOOK 2015 Quick Facts 2015 Season Preview Notes 2015 Position/Personnel Breakdown 2015 Numerical Roster 2015 Alphabetical Roster 2015 Preseason Depth Chart
Individual Defensive Records Individual Special Teams Records Longest Plays MSU Team Single-Game Records MSU Team Single-Season Records Opponent Individual Records Opponent Team Single-Game Records Big Ten Stat Champions Big Ten Record Book 100-Yard Rushers 200-Yard Passers 100-Yard Receivers Year-By-Year Statistical Leaders Statistical Trends
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MEDIA SERVICES Media Information/Athletic Communications Staff Spartan Sports Network 2015 Schedule/2014 Results/Future Schedules
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MEDIA INFORMATION PRESS BOX
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The Spartan Stadium expansion project, completed in August 2005, included the construction of a new press box. Level 8 is the working press deck for reporters that features 193 seats and four radio broadcast booths. Level 6 is the television camera deck as well as the broadcast location for national and regional telecasts. Admission to the press box is through Gate F on the west side of the stadium. All press personnel are subject to search prior to entering Spartan Stadium.
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WORKING CREDENTIALS All requests for working press, photo and broadcast credentials for Michigan State’s 2015 home football games should be submitted online. Please contact athletic communications office assistant Paulette Martis at (517) 355-2271 for the URL.
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Priority for the issuance of credentials will be given to daily newspapers and television stations which cover MSU football on a regular basis. All other credentials for print media are issued on basis of circulation. Upon acceptance of application, appropriate credentials are mailed out or held for pickup at media will-call, located at Gate F on the west side of Spartan Stadium. All members of the media picking up credentials at media will-call will be required to provide photo identification and the name must match the one listed on the credential. Working press tickets contain specific seat locations. Reporters requiring exclusive phone service should have their own lines and instruments installed.
ROAD GAME CREDENTIALS
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Writers covering the Spartans on a regular basis may request media credentials for road games through the MSU Athletic Communications Department. Credential requests are submitted to opponent SIDs on Mondays two weeks prior to the game.
POST-GAME PRESS CONFERENCES
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Post-game press conferences from both head coaches are conducted in the media center on the lower level of the north end zone facility at Spartan Stadium. Reporters can access the media center from the concourse or through the tunnel if present on the field during the fourth quarter. Following MSU head coach Mark Dantonio’s press conference, requested Spartan players will be available for interviews. Quotes from both head coaches and selected players will be posted online at msuspartans.com approximately one hour after the game.
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Each originating broadcasting station will be issued a maximum of eight booth credentials. Spotters’ credentials must come from this allotment. Home team spotters are provided on advance notice only, and visiting team spotters must be arranged with visitors. Only local radio stations with a full-time sports director conducting a daily sports show receive consideration for credentials.
INTERNET ACCESS
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Wireless Internet is available for the working media in the press box on Level 8. Ethernet connections are available at each of the seats in the press box, but only a limited number of cords
are available. Please plan on bringing an Ethernet cord to use high-speed access.
PHOTOGRAPHERS Field passes are issued on the basis of circulation with priority granted to media agencies covering the participating schools on a regular basis. Photographers may work from either sideline (except in the team area) and beyond both end zones. Press box photo passes for assigned locations are issued to television station crews. A maximum of three working tickets is allowed per TV station. With natural grass in Spartan Stadium, field access is limited to still photographers, camera operators and sideline reporters for “live” radio/TV network coverage. MSU follows the guidelines established by the NCAA Communications Committee regarding sideline control, which ensure the sideline is a working press area. The following guidelines are adhered to: 1. Each photographer is required to wear an armband at all times; 2. Armbands must be secured at the photographer’s credential pickup; 3. After kickoff, no photographers are permitted in the bench area, on the playing field, or in the 12-foot area between the limit line and sideline; 4. Cutline writers, messengers and equipment carriers are not permitted in the sideline armband area; 5. Tripods are not permitted on the sidelines. All photographers must use the media center in the north end zone for their workspace on gamedays.
MEDIA PARKING Media parking passes are available for $20 per game and $140 for the 2015 season (seven home games). The designated lots for media parking are all within easy walking distance of Spartan Stadium. Media parking passes will be assigned by the MSU Athletic Communications Department. Priority for lot assignment will be given to daily newspapers and TV stations that cover Spartan football on a regular basis. All other media parking will be issued on the basis of circulation or market size (TV/radio). Additional parking fees are required to accommodate TV satellite trucks and “live” radio remotes.
STAT SERVICES Live stats for the 2015 season will be available at the following website: www.livestats.ath.msu.edu. Media members are encouraged to use this site as their main reference point for statistics; only a limited number of copies will be printed following each quarter. Prior to kickoff, all media members will be provided a flip card and other pertinent information. Updated game notes for both teams and Big Ten Conference notes and stats will be available for media members upon request in the media workroom. Game notes for both teams also will be posted on the front page of msuspartans.com on game day. Following the conclusion of the game, a complete post-game stats and quotes package will be available in the press box. Upon request, a final statistics book, quotes and notes can be e-mailed to media members approximately 90 minutes after the conclusion of the game. To be added to the list, please e-mail Associate Athletics Director John Lewandowski at lewski@ath.msu.edu. In addition, game notes and quotes will be posted on Michigan State’s official website promptly after the conclusion of the game (www.msuspartans.com).
MEDIA HOSPITALITY A complimentary pregame meal will be served in the press box, approximately two hours before kickoff through halftime. Complimentary coffee and soft drinks are available throughout the game. Following the post-game press conferences and interviews, complimentary pizzas will be served on Level 8 and in the photo workroom in the north end zone media center.
HOTEL ROOMS Hotel rooms are booked far in advance of Michigan State home football weekends. The MSU Athletic Communications Department has set aside a limited number of rooms at local hotels for accredited media representatives. Arrangements should be made through office assistant Paulette Martis at (517) 355-2271. Some area hotels require a two-night stay for MSU home football weekends and a valid credit card is required for reservations being made through the MSU Athletic Communications Department. Media members are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements when Michigan State plays on the road.
WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCES A weekly press conference with MSU head coach Mark Dantonio will be held each Tuesday during the season, beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the media center on the lower level of the north end zone facility. Parking is available in Lot 62 – the gated, pay lot – located north of Spartan Stadium, off of Red Cedar Road.
WEEKLY TELECONFERENCE MSU head coach Mark Dantonio will be available on the Big Ten teleconference for eight minutes each Tuesday during the regular season from 12:32-40 p.m. ET. Contact the Big Ten at 847-696-1010 for call-in information.
WEEKLY INTERVIEWS Outside the weekly press conference, interviews during the week with head coach Mark Dantonio or any Spartan players must be arranged through the MSU Athletic Communications Department. The MSU Athletic Communications Department requests that all player interviews be arranged through this office and that media members are prohibited from contacting players in their apartments or dormitory rooms. The best time for player interviews is following practice Tuesday at approximately 5:30 p.m. All player interviews should be completed by the conclusion of practice on Wednesday of game week. Please contact the MSU Athletic Communications Department for all player interview requests at least 24 hours in advance. Media parking is available in Lot 79 – the gated, pay lot – located south of Spartan Stadium, off of Shaw Lane.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE Tuesday practices are normally open to the working media for approximately 30 minutes, beginning at 3:30 p.m. TV cameras and still photographers are permitted to shoot flex and the first few periods. The remainder of practice is closed.
WEEKLY RELEASE VIA E-MAIL To receive the weekly football release via e-mail, members of the media can send a message to Associate AD John Lewandowski:lewski@ath.msu.edu. The release is also posted on msuspartans.com every Tuesday.
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MSU ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE 534 BIRCH ROAD ROOM Z-22
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BRESLIN CENTER EAST LANSING, MI 48824-1003 PHONE: (517) 355-2271
JOHN LEWANDOWSKI ASSOCIATE ATHLETICS DIRECTOR/ COMMUNICATIONS
MATT LARSON DIRECTOR OF NEW MEDIA
JAMIE BALDWIN DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
BEN PHLEGAR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
JEFF BARNES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
KARA FISHER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
BOB ARMSTRONG VIDEO PRODUCER
NICK BAKER VIDEO PRODUCER
JUSTIN GARANT VIDEO PRODUCER
JAKE HUBER VIDEO PRODUCER
RYAN MCPHAIL VIDEO PRODUCER
PAULETTE MARTIS OFFICE ASSISTANT
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SPARTAN SPORTS NETWORK City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call Letters Ludington/Manistee . . . . .WLDN (FM 98.7) Midland. . . . . . . . . . . . . .WLUN (FM 100.9) Newberry . . . . . . . . . . . . .WMJT (FM 96.7) Ontonagon . . . . . . . . . . .WUPY (FM 101.1) Petoskey. . . . . . . . . . . . . WJML (AM 1110) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WJML (FM 94.9) Port Huron . . . . . . . . . . .WPHM (AM 1380) Saginaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WILZ (FM 104.5) Tawas City . . . . . . . . . . .WQLB (FM 103.3) Traverse City . . . . . . . . .WLDR (FM 101.9) Note: Radio affiliate listing as of July 15 and is subject to change. Sirius/XM Radio; streaming available at spartansportsnetwork.com; free Mobile App for iPhone and Android
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THE MARK DANTONIO SHOW
The Spartan Sports Network produces and distributes Mark Dantonio’s weekly radio program Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. ET. Originating from Reno’s East at 1310 Abbot Road in East Lansing, Spartan play-by-play announcer George Blaha hosts this live show, featuring insight from Coach Dantonio, special guests, features and phone calls. The Mark Dantonio Show can be heard statewide as well as locally on flagship station WJIM Radio (AM 1240) and WMMQ (FM 94.9).
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Former Michigan State All-Big Ten center Jason Strayhorn begins his 10th season with the Spartan Sports Network and his third as an analyst. Strayhorn previously worked as the sideline reporter for SSN for seven seasons. A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, Strayhorn started 24 consecutive games at center for Coach Nick Saban in 1997-98. As a senior, he earned first-team All-Big Ten honors from the coaches and media after grading out as a winner (better than 70 percent) in 11 of the 12 games in 1998. The former team captain also received the Up Front Award as the team’s outstanding interior lineman in 1998, consistently posting the unit’s top grade for pass protection by not allowing a sack the entire season. Strayhorn turned in one of the best performances of his career in MSU’s 28-24 victory over top-ranked Ohio State in Columbus in 1998. He was selected Spartan Offensive Player of the Week after grading out 80 percent overall against the Buckeyes, including 89 percent in his pass-blocking assignments. Strayhorn, who received his bachelor’s degree in business management from Michigan State in 1998, owns a real estate investment company.
City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call Letters Alma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WQBX (FM 104.9) Alma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WFYC (AM 1280) Alpena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WKJZ (FM 94.9) Ann Arbor . . . . . . . . . . . . WLBY (AM 1290) Bad Axe . . . . . . . . . . . . .WLEW (AM 1340) Battle Creek . . . . . . . . . . .WBCK (FM 95.3) Benton Harbor . . . . . . . .WCSY (FM 103.7) Detroit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WJR (AM 760) Escanaba . . . . . . . . . . . .WUPF (FM 107.3) Flint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WWCK (AM 1570) Gaylord. . . . . . . . . . . . . .WMJZ (FM 101.5) Grand Haven . . . . . . . . . WGHN (FM 92.1) Grand Rapids . . . . . . . . . WBBL (FM 107.3) Greenville . . . . . . . . . . . .WGLM (AM 1380) Hastings . . . . . . . . . . . . . WBCH (AM 1220) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WBCH (FM 100.1) Holland . . . . . . . . . . . . . WPNW (AM 1260) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WPNW (FM 96.5) Houghton Lake . . . . . . . . WTWS (FM 92.1) Iron Mountain . . . . . . . . . WMIQ (AM 1450) Ishpeming. . . . . . . . . . . . WUPG (FM 96.7) Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . WIBM (AM 1450) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WIBM (FM 101.9) Kalamazoo . . . . . . . . . . . . WKZO (AM 590) Lansing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WJIM (AM 1240) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WMMQ (FM 94.9)
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George Blaha has anchored Spartan football broadcasts as play-by-play voice for nearly four decades. A 2008 inductee into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, Blaha is a Michigan broadcast icon, recently completing his 39th season as radio and television play-by-play voice of the National Basketball Association’s Detroit Pistons. The longest tenured play-by-play broadcaster in the state, he was inducted into the Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame in August 2014. Blaha has been the recipient of many prestigious awards, including Michigan Sports Broadcaster of the Year (1998 and 2007) from the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. In 2002, he also was presented the Ty Tyson Award for “Excellence in Sports Broadcasting” by the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association. In addition to his Spartan football play-by-play duties, Blaha hosts the weekly Mark Dantonio Show. Born in Detroit, Blaha was raised in Marshalltown, Iowa, and Grayling, Michigan. He and his father attended MSU’s first-ever Big Ten football game, played at Iowa in 1953. Blaha earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Notre Dame in 1966 and later received his MBA from Michigan.
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For the 16th consecutive season, the Spartan Sports Network (Holt, Michigan) will produce and distribute Michigan State football broadcasts. The Network, which is the largest and most listened to in the state, is powered by seven 50,000-watt stations and two 100,000-watt stations for 100 percent coverage of the state of Michigan. For the ninth consecutive year, the Spartan Sports Network was the most honored in the state, garnering 13 Michigan Association of Broadcasters’ “Broadcast Excellence Awards.” Network flagship stations are WJIM Radio (AM 1240) and WMMQ (FM 94.9) in Lansing and WJR Radio (AM 760) in Detroit.
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Over the last four years, “Spartan Football All-Access” has earned 13 Michigan Association of Broadcasters’ Broadcast Excellence Awards. In 2014, “Spartan Football All-Access” received “Best” in network TV award for mini-documentary or series (Episode 1: MSU-Jacksonville State recap). The show also earned “Merit” awards in network TV for special interest programming (Episode 6: MSU-Nebraska recap) and sports (2013 Episode 16: Rose Bowl Special). In June 2015, producer Ryan McPhail won an Emmy from the Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for best “Sports-Program Feature/Segment” for his profile on former AllAmerican Darqueze Dennard.
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SPARTAN FOOTBALL ALL-ACCESS “Spartan Football All-Access” provides fans with a behind-the-scenes, inside look at the Michigan State football program. From the opening of preseason camp and each week throughout the regular season, the show takes viewers into team and position meeting rooms, video sessions, out to the practice field, into the classroom as well as into the post-game locker room.
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Former Spartan quarterback and wide receiver Keith Nichol enters his first year on the Spartan football broadcast team as the sideline reporter. Nichol was a three-year letterwinner (2009-11) who played in 37 games for the Spartans after transferring from Oklahoma in 2008, including 14 starting assignments. The native of Lowell, Michigan, had 50 receptions for 625 yards (12.5 avg.) and four touchdowns in his career, including the gamewinning TD catch on a Hail Mary pass with no time remaining against No. 4 Wisconsin on Oct. 22, 2011, in Spartan Stadium. As a quarterback, Nichol completed 54 percent of his passes (53-of-98) at MSU for 826 yards and nine touchdowns. A three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, Nichol graduated from Michigan State in 2011 with a degree in supply chain management. He currently works as a financial representative at Northwestern Mutual in Troy, Michigan.
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Will Tieman returns for his 18th year on the Spartan football broadcast team, serving as broadcast host. During home games at Spartan Stadium, Tieman broadcasts from the network’s on-field set, located in the north end zone. His other football-related activities include hosting the daily statewide series “In the Huddle with Mark Dantonio” and hosting the syndicated “This Week in College Football” series, now in its 25th season. Tieman has been honored with the “Best Network Play-by-Play” award by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters six times. Tieman, who will also be entering his 14th straight season as the play-by-play voice for men’s basketball after serving in that capacity from 1992-96, was presented the 2012 Ty Tyson Excellence in Sports Broadcasting Award by the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association. A past president of the DSBA, he was named the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Associate of the Year in 2010. In June 2013, Tieman was named a Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame Honoree by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters’ Board of Directors.
Starting on Monday, Sept. 6 and continuing throughout the season, “Spartan Football All-Access” will debut Monday nights at 5:30 p.m. on FOX Sports Detroit and re-airs throughout each week.
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LAST MEETING
Sept. 4 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Nov. 28
at Western Michigan (8-5) OREGON (13-2) AIR FORCE (10-3) CENTRAL MICHIGAN (7-6) PURDUE (3-9) (Homecoming) at Rutgers (8-5) at Michigan (5-7) INDIANA (4-8) at Nebraska (9-4) MARYLAND (7-6) at Ohio State (14-1) PENN STATE (7-6)
Famous Idaho Potato (L) Rose (W) / CFP Final (L) Famous Idaho Potato (W) Bahamas (L)
MSU leads, 11-2 Oregon leads, 3-2 First meeting MSU leads, 6-3 MSU leads, 34-28 Tied, 3-3 Michigan leads, 68-34-5 MSU leads, 44-15-2 Nebraska leads, 7-2 MSU leads, 5-1 Ohio State leads, 29-14 Tied, 14-14-1
2013: MSU 26, Western Michigan 13 2014: Oregon 46, MSU 27 2012: MSU 41, CMU 7 2014: MSU 45, Purdue 31 2014: MSU 45, Rutgers 3 2014: MSU 35, Michigan 11 2014: MSU 56, Indiana 17 2014: MSU 27, Nebraska 22 2014: MSU 37, Maryland 15 2014: Ohio State 49, MSU 37 2014: MSU 34, Penn State 10
Quick Lane (W) Holiday (L) Foster Farms (L) Sugar (W) / CFP Final (W) Pinstripe (W)
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Aug. 29 Sept. 6 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Nov. 29 Jan. 1
JACKSONVILLE STATE at No. 3/4 Oregon EASTERN MICHIGAN WYOMING (Homecoming) No. 19/17 NEBRASKA at Purdue at Indiana MICHIGAN No. 13/11 OHIO STATE at Maryland RUTGERS at Penn State vs. No. 4/5 Baylor (Cotton Bowl Classic)
W, 45-7 L, 27-46 W, 73-14 W, 56-14 W, 27-22 W, 45-31 W, 56-17 W, 35-11 L, 37-49 W, 37-15 W, 45-3 W, 34-10 W, 42-41
75,127 59,456 73,846 74,227 75,923 40,217 44,403 76,331 76,409 51,802 70,902 99,902 71,464
Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Mich. Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Ore. Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Mich. Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Mich. Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Mich. Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Ind. Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Ind. Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Mich. Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Mich. Byrd Stadium, College Park, Md. Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Mich. Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pa. AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
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2016 Sept. 3 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 26
FURMAN at Notre Dame WISCONSIN at Indiana BYU NORTHWESTERN at Maryland MICHIGAN at Illinois RUTGERS OHIO STATE at Penn State
2017 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25
BOWLING GREEN WESTERN MICHIGAN NOTRE DAME IOWA at Michigan at Minnesota INDIANA at Northwestern PENN STATE at Ohio State MARYLAND at Rutgers
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2018 (BIG TEN ONLY) Sept. 22 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24
at Indiana NORTHWESTERN at Penn State MICHIGAN PURDUE at Maryland OHIO STATE at Nebraska RUTGERS
2019 (BIG TEN ONLY) Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 26 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 30
at Northwestern INDIANA at Ohio State at Wisconsin PENN STATE ILLINOIS at Michigan at Rutgers MARYLAND
FUTURE NON-CONFERENCE GAMES Sept. 8, 2018 at Arizona State Sept. 14, 2019 ARIZONA STATE Sept. 12, 2020 at BYU Sept. 26, 2020 MIAMI (FLA.) Sept. 18, 2021 at Miami (Fla.) Sept. 17, 2022 at Boise State Sept. 16, 2023 BOISE STATE
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GENERAL INFORMATION Location: East Lansing, Mich. Enrollment: 50,085 (fall 2014) Conference: Big Ten (East Division) Nickname: Spartans Colors: Green and White President: Dr. Lou Anna K. Simon Athletics Director: Mark Hollis Stadium (Capacity): Spartan Stadium (75,005) Surface: Natural Grass Press Box Number: 517-353-0630
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COACHING STAFF
COACHING/SUPPORT STAFF Head Coach: Mark Dantonio (South Carolina, 1979) Record at MSU: 75-31 (ninth year) Career Record: 93-48 (12th year) Assistant Head Coach/Co-Defensive Coordinator/ Secondary: Harlon Barnett (ninth year; Michigan State, 1990) Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers: Mike Tressel (ninth year; Cornell [Iowa] College, 1996) Co-Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs: Dave Warner (ninth year; Syracuse, 1982) Co-Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends: Jim Bollman (third year; Ohio, 1977) Defensive Line: Ron Burton (third year; North Carolina, 1987) Quarterbacks/Recruiting Coordinator: Brad Salem (sixth year; Augustana College, 1992) Wide Receivers: Terrence Samuel (fifth year; Purdue, 1995) Linebackers/Special Teams: Mark Snyder (first year; Marshall, 1988) Offensive Line: Mark Staten (ninth year; Miami-Ohio, 2001) Director of Football Operations: Tim Allen (eighth year; Bethel [Kansas] College, 1986) Director of Executive Football Operations: Brad Lunsford (ninth year; Michigan State, 2004) Director of Personnel/Player Development & Relations: Dino Folino (14th year, Villanova, 1971) Director of College Advancement and Performance: Curtis Blackwell (third year, Hampton, 2000) Director of On-Campus Recruiting: Matt Mueller (second year, Grand Valley State, 2006) Football Operations Assistant: Ryan Manalac (first year, Cincinnati, 2008)
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2015 SPARTAN OUTLOOK Offense: Multiple Defense: Multiple 4-3 Lettermen Lost: 18 (11 offense, 6 defense, 1 specialist) Lettermen Returning: 50 (25 offense, 22 defense, 3 specialists) Starters Lost: 10 (5 offense*, 4 defense, 1 specialist) Starters Returning: 17 (7 offense*, 7 defense, 3 specialists) Offensive Starters Lost (5)*: OL Connor Kruse, OG Travis Jackson, RB Jeremy Langford, WR Tony Lippett, WR Keith Mumphery Offensive Starters Returning (7)*: C Jack Allen, RG Donavon Clark, LT Jack Conklin, QB Connor Cook, RT Kodi Kieler, FB Trevon Pendleton, TE Josiah Price Defensive Starters Lost (4): FS Kurtis Drummond, LB Taiwan Jones, DE Marcus Rush, CB Trae Waynes Defensive Starters Returning (7): DE Shilique Calhoun, LB Ed Davis, LB Darien Harris, CB Darian Hicks, DT Joel Heath, NT Lawrence Thomas, SS RJ Williamson Starting Specialists Lost (1): P Mike Sadler Starting Specialists Returning (3): KO Kevin Cronin, PK Michael Geiger, SN Taybor Pepper * counting six offensive linemen as starters
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FOOTBALL HISTORY All-Time Record: 669-439-44 (.599) 2014 Record: 11-2 (7-1 Big Ten/2nd East Division) First Season of Football: 1896 Bowl Games: 25 (11-14) National Championships: 6 (1951, 1952, 1955, 1957, 1965, 1966) Big Ten Championships: 8 (1953, 1965, 1966, 1978, 1987, 1990, 2010, 2013) Big Ten Division Championships: 2 (2011, 2013)
TOP LOSSES S KURTIS DRUMMOND: Four-year letterwinner finished his career with 233 career tackles and 12 interceptions in 52 games, including 34 consecutive starts at free safety . . . named first-team All-American by FWAA . . . 2014 Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year. OL CONNOR KRUSE: Three-year letterwinner saw action in 38 career games . . . played in nine games, including seven starts, as a senior in 2014. OL TRAVIS JACKSON: Four-year letterwinner played in 40 career games, including 30 starting assignments (18 at center, 11 at left guard, one at right guard) . . . second-team All-Big Ten selection as a senior in 2014. LB TAIWAN JONES: Four-year letterwinner was a three-year starting linebacker (two years at Star, one at Mike) . . . started 30 career games and collected 183 tackles, including 25.5 for losses (88 yards), in 54 career games . . . second-team All-Big Ten (coaches) in 2014. RB JEREMY LANGFORD: Selected in the fourth round (No. 106 overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears . . . four-year letterwinner rushed for 2,967 yards on 577 carries (5.1 avg.) with 40 touchdowns in his career . . . finished his career ranked among MSU’s all-time leaders in rushing TDs (second with 40), 100-yard rushing games (third with 18), rushing yards (eighth with 2,967) and carries (ninth with 577). WR TONY LIPPETT: Chosen in the fifth round (No. 156 overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins as a cornerback . . . three-year starter at split end . . . also started seven career games at cornerback . . . four-year letterwinner had 149 catches for 2,247 yards (15.1 avg.) and 15 TDs in 54 career games, including 27 starts at wide receiver . . . 2014 Big Ten Wide Receiver of the Year and first-team All-Big Ten honoree.
catches for 916 yards (11.4 avg.) and three touchdowns in 37 career games, including 10 starts. #89 SHILIQUE CALHOUN (DE, 6-5, 250, Sr.-5) | 2014 SEASON: Second-team All-American and first-team All-Big Ten selection . . . recorded a career-high 39 tackles . . . led team with a career-high eight sacks (91 yards) and tied for the team lead with 12.5 tackles for loss (109 yards) . . . CAREER NOTES: Three-year letterwinner has 82 tackles, including 29 for losses (186 yards) with 16.5 sacks (137 yards). #76 DONAVON CLARK (OL, 6-4, 325, Sr.-5) | 2014 SEASON: Started all 13 games (eight at right guard; five at right tackle) . . . CAREER NOTES: Three-year letterwinner has seen action in 33 career games, including 19 starts. #74 JACK CONKLIN (OT, 6-6, 325, Jr.) | 2014 SEASON: Second-team All-Big Ten selection (coaches and media) . . . graded out the highest (83 percent) among Spartan offensive linemen during the regular season . . . CAREER NOTES: Two-year letterwinner has started at left tackle (23 consecutive games) the past two seasons. #18 CONNOR COOK (QB, 6-4, 220, Sr.-5) | 2014 SEASON: Second-team All-Big Ten selection ranked first in the Big Ten in passing (247.2 ypg.) . . . threw for a career-high 24 TDs and 3,214 yards . . . CAREER NOTES: Three-year letterwinner has started the last 26 games at quarterback for the Spartans (23-3 record) . . . in 30 career games, has completed 58 percent of his passes (444-of-762) for 6,063 yards, 47 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. #43 ED DAVIS (LB, 6-3, 230, Sr.-5) | 2014 SEASON: Posted career highs in tackles (58), tackles for loss (12) and sacks (7) in his first year as a starter . . . CAREER NOTES: Three-year letterwinner has 80 tackles, including 16.5 for losses (72 yards) and 11 sacks (53 yards), in 40 career games. #4 MICHAEL GEIGER (K, 5-11, 186, Jr.) | 2014 SEASON: Made 14 of his 22 field-goal attempts (.636) and set a school record with 72 made extra points . . . CAREER NOTES: Twoyear letterwinner has made 29 of his 38 career field-goal attempts (.763) . . . made 15 of 16 field goals (.938) in 2013. #45 DARIEN HARRIS (LB, 6-0, 220, Sr.-5) | 2014 SEASON: In his first year as the starting Star linebacker, had 48 tackles, including 3.5 for losses . . . CAREER NOTES: Three-year letterwinner has collected 64 tackles, including four for losses (9 yards), in 40 career games.
WR KEITH MUMPHERY: Selected in the fifth round (No. 175 overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans . . . threeyear starter at flanker . . . four-year letterwinner had 88 catches for 1,348 yards (15.3 avg.) and seven touchdowns in 54 career games, including 26 starts.
#92 JOEL HEATH (DE, 6-6, 293, Sr.-5) | 2014 SEASON: Started 12 of 13 games at defensive tackle . . . collected career highs in tackles (29), tackles for loss (5) and sacks (2.5) . . . CAREER NOTES: Two-year letterwinner has seen action in 27 career games.
DE MARCUS RUSH: Four-year letterwinner started a schoolrecord 53 games at defensive end . . . recorded 163 career tackles, including 37.5 for losses (183 yards) and 18.5 sacks (131 yards).
#79 KODI KIELER (OT, 6-6, 315, Jr.) | 2014 SEASON: Played in all 13 games, including eight starts at right tackle . . . CAREER NOTES: Two-year letterwinner has seen action in 27 career games.
P MIKE SADLER: Four-year starter at punter . . . finished his career ranked among MSU’s all-time leaders in punts (second with 268), punting yards (second with 11,307) and punting average (sixth at 42.2).
#85 MACGARRETT KINGS JR. (WR, 5-10, 192, Sr.) | 2014 SEASON: Ranked tied for second on the team with 29 receptions for 404 yards (13.9 avg.) . . . CAREER NOTES: Threeyear letterwinner has 76 catches for 942 yards (12.4 avg.) in 35 career games, including four starts.
CB TRAE WAYNES: Selected in the first round (No. 11 overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings . . . three-year letterwinner was a two-year starter at cornerback . . . collected 101 tackles, six interceptions and 13 pass break-ups in 36 career games, including 27 consecutive starts.
TOP RETURNEES #65 BRIAN ALLEN (OL, 6-2, 298, So.) | 2014 SEASON: Named first-team Freshman All-American by FWAA and Scout. com . . . true freshman played in 12 games. #66 JACK ALLEN (C, 6-2, 296, Sr.-5) | 2014 SEASON: Named first-team All-American by USA TODAY . . . first-team All-Big Ten selection . . . named one of six finalists for the Rimington Trophy (nation’s most outstanding center) . . . CAREER NOTES: Three-year letterwinner has played in 36 career games, including 35 starts (30 at center, five at left guard). #16 AARON BURBRIDGE (WR, 6-1, 208, Sr.) | 2014 SEASON: Ranked tied for second on the team with 29 catches for 358 yards (12.3 avg.) and one touchdown . . . CAREER NOTES: Fourth-year senior and three-year letterwinner has 80
#4 MALIK MCDOWELL (DL, 6-6, 275, So.) | 2014 SEASON: True freshman played in all 13 games (15 tackles, 4.5 TFLs) . . . named Freshman All-American by FWAA. #82 JOSIAH PRICE (TE, 6-4, 252, Jr.) | 2014 SEASON: Had 26 catches for 374 yards and tied a Spartan tight end record with six TD receptions . . . CAREER NOTES: Two-year letterwinner has 43 catches for 584 yards (13.6 avg.) and 10 TDs in 27 career games, including 12 starts. #8 LAWRENCE THOMAS (DL, 6-4, 305, Sr.-5) | 2014 SEASON: Started all 13 games and collected a career-high 30 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and three sacks . . . CAREER NOTES: Three-year letterwinner has played in 33 career games and has 34 career tackles. #26 RJ WILLIAMSON (S, 6-0, 216, Sr.-5) | 2014 SEASON: Had a career-high 59 tackles and three interceptions, including two returned for TDs . . . CAREER NOTES: Three-year letterwinner has 130 tackles and 17 passes defended (six interceptions, 11 pass break-ups) in 38 career games, including 12 starts.
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Total Wins 59 57 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50
Winningest NCAA FBS Teams Since 2013 Rank Team 1. Florida State 2. Ohio State 3. Michigan State Oregon
Total Wins 27 26 24 24
COACHING STAFF
Winningest NCAA FBS Teams Since 2010 Rank Team 1. Oregon 2. Alabama Florida State 4. Northern Illinois 5. Boise State 6. Stanford 7. Michigan State 8. LSU 9. Oklahoma 10. Wisconsin
2015 SPARTANS
• Michigan State returns a total of 50 letterwinners and 17 starters in 2015. The Spartans welcome back 25 letterwinners and seven starters from last season’s record-breaking offense that set school single-season marks for points (559), scoring average (43.0 ppg.), offensive touchdowns (70), total offense (6,510 yards), rushing touchdowns (44), rushing yards (3,057) and first downs (321). MSU brings back fifth-year senior Connor Cook, who enters his third year as the starting quarterback, to lead the offense. A second-team All-Big Ten selection, Cook led the Big Ten in passing as a junior in 2014 (3,214 yards; 247.2 ypg.) and ranked second in touchdown passes (24). On defense, the Spartans return 22 letterwinners and seven starters from a unit that ranked in the NCAA FBS Top 10 in total defense (No. 8 at 315.8 ypg.) for the fourth consecutive year. Three of the four starters on the defensive line are back, including two-time second-team All-American Shilique Calhoun at defensive end.
• Michigan State has recorded 53 wins since 2010 – the most in the Big Ten over the last five seasons and seventh most in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision. The Spartans have posted five consecutive winning seasons, a first for the program since recording six in a row from 1985-90. MSU has won 24 games the past two seasons (24-3 record), the most in backto-back seasons in school history (previous: 22 in 2010-11) and tied for third most in the FBS (Florida State: 27; Ohio State: 26; MSU/Oregon: 24).
2015 OUTLOOK
• Michigan State, which capped off an 11-2 season in 2014 with a dramatic 20-point comeback win over No. 4 Baylor in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic, enters the ninth season of the head coach Mark Dantonio era in 2015 primed to make a run for a spot in the College Football Playoff after finishing last season with a No. 5 ranking in both of the national polls. The Spartans will face nine teams on their 2015 schedule that appeared in postseason bowl games last season, including all four of their non-conference games (Sept. 4 at Western Michigan, Sept. 12 vs. Oregon, Sept. 19 vs. Air Force, Sept. 26 vs. Central Michigan). Spartan Big Ten opponents Rutgers, Nebraska, Maryland, Ohio State and Penn State also played in bowl games last season.
2014 RECAP
TRULY ELITE
• Since 2011, Michigan State’s defense has been one of the most consistent in the NCAA FBS. The Spartans are the only team to rank in the FBS Top 10 in total defense the past four seasons (No. 6 in 2011, No. 4 in 2012, No. 2 in 2013, No. 8 in 2014).
SPARTAN RECORDS
• The Spartans are the only team in the FBS to rank in the Top 10 in both total defense and rushing defense the past four seasons. MSU ranked No. 1 in the nation in rushing defense (88.5 ypg.) and No. 8 in total defense (315.8 ypg.) in 2014. • Since the Big Ten began awarding stat champions in all games in 1985, Michigan State is only the second team in conference history to lead the league in rushing defense four years in a row (Michigan, 1990-93). MSU’s 88.5 rushing yards allowed was the eighth-lowest total in school history.
• Michigan State, which has posted a 24-3 record since 2013, is the only school in the nation to win a Bowl Championship Series game during the 2013 season (24-20 over Stanford in 2014 Rose Bowl Game) and a New Year’s Six bowl game (42-41 over Baylor in the Cotton Bowl Classic) last season.
• With its 42-41 Cotton Bowl Classic victory over Baylor, MSU extended its school-record bowl winning streak to four games, tied for the longest in Big Ten history (2012 Outback over No. 18 Georgia, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings over TCU, 2014 Rose Bowl over No. 5 Stanford, 2015 Cotton Bowl over No. 4 Baylor). It also equals the longest active bowl winning streak in the FBS. Michigan State is one of just five schools in the NCAA FBS to win bowl games in each of the last four seasons (Louisiana-Lafayette, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas A&M).
• Dantonio is one of just four coaches in Big Ten history to win 11 games four times (Fielding Yost, Michigan; Joe Paterno, Penn State; Jim Tressel, Ohio State). He’s also just the third to do so in a five-year span (Yost, Michigan, 1901-05; Tressel, Ohio State, 2006-10*). [*wins vacated in 2010.] Dantonio is the third-longest tenured coach in the Big Ten (Kirk Ferentz, Iowa: 17th season; Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern, 10th season) and the 16th longest in the FBS.
DANTONIO RESTRUCTURES DEFENSIVE STAFF
• Michigan State head football coach Mark Dantonio restructured his defensive staff for the 2015 season. Secondary coach Harlon Barnett and linebackers coach Mike Tressel, who have both been on Dantonio’s staff since his arrival at MSU in 2007, were promoted to codefensive coordinators. Barnett also was named assistant head coach. Barnett and Tressel filled the position left by former assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi, who was introduced as the new head coach at the University of Pittsburgh on Dec. 26, 2014. Mark Snyder, a 26-year coaching veteran including 12 seasons as either a head coach or defensive coordinator, was named linebackers coach and special teams coordinator at Michigan State on Jan. 9. Ron Burton, who is entering his third season in East Lansing, will remain coaching the defensive line.
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THE UNIVERSITY
• Michigan State has appeared in a school-record eight consecutive bowl games (2007 Champs Sports, 2009 Capital One, 2010 Alamo, 2011 Capital One, 2012 Outback, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings, 2014 Rose, 2015 Cotton). The eight-year bowl streak is currently the second longest in the Big Ten and 13th longest in the NCAA FBS.
• Ninth-year Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio owns a 75-31 (.708) record as head coach of the Spartans. His .708 winning percentage currently ranks fourth best at MSU. He won his 71st game at MSU on Oct. 25 against Michigan to move into second place all-time in victories in school history (record: Duffy Daugherty, 109). Dantonio’s .703 winning percentage (45-19) in Big Ten games ranks first at MSU (minimum 10 Big Ten games).
BOWL HISTORY
• Michigan State has recorded four double-digit win seasons in the past five years (11 in 2010, 11 in 2011, school-record 13 in 2013, 11 in 2014). MSU is just the third Big Ten program, along with Michigan and Ohio State, to win at least 11 games four times in a five-year span as a conference member. Michigan State has won at least 10 games in a season six times (10 in 1965, 10 in 1999, 11 in 2010, 11 in 2011, 13 in 2013, 11 in 2014), including four (2010, 2011, 2013, 2014) under head coach Mark Dantonio.
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HONORS & AWARDS
• MSU was ranked No. 5 in the final 2014 Associated Press and USA TODAY/Amway Coaches Polls. The Spartans finished ranked among the nation’s top five for the second year in a row (No. 3 in both polls in 2013) – a program first since 1965-66. It also marked MSU’s 14th Top 10 finish in the history of the AP Poll. Michigan State has been ranked in the AP Poll for 25 consecutive weeks, including 17 weeks in the Top 10. It marked MSU’s fifth Top 10 finish in the history of the USA TODAY Coaches Poll (began administering the poll in 1991), including its third under Dantonio. Dantonio has led Michigan State to Top 25 finishes in five of the last seven seasons (2008: No. 24 in both polls; 2010: No. 14 in both polls; 2011: No. 10 USA TODAY/No. 11 AP; 2013: No. 3 in both polls; and 2014: No. 5 in both polls).
• Michigan State led the NCAA FBS in rushing defense in 2014, allowing just 88.5 ypg. It marked the fourth time MSU has led the NCAA in rushing defense (1952: 83.9 ypg.; 1965: school-record 47.3 ypg.; 1987: 69.8 ypg.). MSU ranked No. 2 in the FBS in rushing defense in 2013 (86.6 ypg.). Alabama, MSU and Stanford are the only three schools in the FBS to rank in the Top 10 in rushing defense the past four seasons.
SPARTAN HISTORY
Michigan State is the only team in the NCAA Football Subdivision to rank in the top 10 in total defense the past four seasons.
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2015 POSITION BREAKDOWN PERSONNEL BRIEFING: OFFENSE 2015 OUTLOOK
LETTERWINNERS BREAKDOWN (11 LOST, 25 RETURNING)
SPARTAN RECORDS
2014 RECAP
COACHING STAFF
2015 SPARTANS
LOST ................................................POSITION ........................................RETURNING TONY LIPPETT (4).................................. X ................................................ AJ Troup (1) ............................................................................................................ Monty Madaris (1) ...................................................................................................Edward Barksdale III (1) ................................................................ LT....................................JACK CONKLIN (2) ..............................................................................................................Dennis Finley (1) TRAVIS JACKSON (4)...........................LG .............................................Brian Allen (1) Adam Brown (1).............................................................................. Benny McGowan (2) ................................................................. C ........................................ JACK ALLEN (3) CONNOR KRUSE (3).............................RG .............................. DONAVON CLARK (3) James Bodanis (1).........................................................................Brandon Clemons (2) ................................................................ RT .......................................KODI KIELER (2) Andrew Gleichert (3)............................... TE .................................... JOSIAH PRICE (2) ....................................................................................................................Paul Lang (3) .................................................................................................................Jamal Lyles (2) .............................................................................................................Dylan Chmura (1) KEITH MUMPHERY (4)........................... Z......................................Aaron Burbridge (3) John Jakubik (1) .............................................................................DeAnthony Arnett (2) Andre Sims Jr. (3) .................................... F............................................ R.J. Shelton (2) .....................................................................................................Macgarett Kings Jr. (3) ........................................................................................................... Matt Macksood (2) ................................................................QB ..................................CONNOR COOK (3) ............................................................................................................Tyler O’Connor (2) .............................................................................................................. Damion Terry (1) ................................................................ FB ........................TREVON PENDLETON (3) JEREMY LANGFORD (4) ...................... TB .....................................Delton Williams (2) Nick Hill (4) ....................................................................................................................... 2014 STARTERS IN BOLD CAPS (#) Indicates letters earned; Note: Positions listed according to final 2014 depth chart.
QUARTERBACKS
SPARTAN HISTORY
Letterwinners returning (3): CONNOR COOK (Sr.-5, 6-4, 220, 13 games, 212-of-365 passing (.581), 3,214 yards, 24 TDs, 8 INTs) Tyler O’Connor (Jr., 6-3, 222, 5 games, 12-of-16 passing (.750), 151 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT) Damion Terry (So., 6-3, 235, 5 games, 12-of-19 passing (.632), 88 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs)
HONORS & AWARDS
Letterwinners lost (0)
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BOWL HISTORY
Outlook: Fifth-year senior Connor Cook returns for his third season as the starting quarterback in 2015 after leading the Spartans to a 23-3 record as a starter in 2013 and 2014. In addition, Cook owns a 16-1 record against Big Ten opponents and is one of just two starting Spartan quarterbacks to win two bowl games (2014 Rose Bowl, 2015 Cotton Bowl). In 30 career games, he has completed 58 percent of his passes (444-of-762) for 6,063 yards, 47 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. Cook was a second-team All-Big Ten selection for the second year in a row as a junior in 2014 after leading the Big Ten in passing (3,214 yards; 247.2 ypg.) and ranking second in touchdown passes (24). Those numbers were also some of the best in MSU single-season history (second in TDs, third in passing yards). Named to watch lists for the Maxwell and Davey O’Brien Awards, he enters his final season in East Lansing ranked among MSU’s all-time leaders in passing efficiency (third with 141.5 rating), 300-yard passing games (third with six), 200-yard passing games (tied for third with 18), touchdown passes (third with 47), total offense (fourth with 6,216 yards), passing yards (fifth with 6,063), pass completions (seventh with 444), pass attempts (eighth with 762) and pass completion percentage (ninth at .583). Cook will also have an opportunity to become the winningest quarterback in school history (record currently held by Kirk Cousins, who had 27 wins from 2009-11) . . . junior Tyler O’Connor and sophomore Damion Terry will compete for the back-up position. O’Connor saw action in five games last year as the back-up, completing 75 percent of his passes (12-of-16) for 151 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Terry also played in five contests; he completed 12-of-19 passes (.632) for 88 yards and had 62 rushing yards on 12 attempts (5.2 avg.) . . . fifth-year senior Tommy Vento (6-1, 192) also provides depth at the position.
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RUNNING BACKS/FULLBACKS
Letterwinners returning (2): FB Trevon Pendleton (Sr.-5, 6-0, 250, 12 games) RB Delton Williams (Jr., 6-1, 228, 13 games, 54 carries, 316 yards, 5.9 avg., 5 TDs) Letterwinners lost (2): Nick Hill (13 games, 107 carries, 622 yards, 5.8 avg., 9 TDs) JEREMY LANGFORD (13 games, 276 carries, 1,522 yards, 5.5 avg., 22 TDs) Outlook: The race for the starting tailback will be one of the key position battles to watch in preseason camp following the departure of Jeremy Langford, who rushed for more touchdowns (40) and the second-most yards (2,944) in a two-season span in Michigan State history. Langford tied an MSU single-season record with 22 rushing TDs last season as a senior and also rushed for a career-high 1,522 yards . . . sophomore Gerald Holmes (6-0, 216) and promising red-shirt freshman Madre London (6-1, 216) both took reps with the first team in the spring and enter preseason camp as co-starters. Holmes saw limited action in three games as a red-shirt freshman in 2014, collecting 44 yards on 15 carries (2.9 avg.). He rushed for 48 yards on 11 attempts in the Green-White spring game, while London collected 70 yards on nine carries, including a 50-yard gain . . . incoming freshman LJ Scott (6-0, 233) is also expected to compete for immediate playing time . . . Delton Williams, who ranked third on the team as a sophomore in rushing yards (316), carries (54) and rushing TDs (5), is also back in 2015 for the Spartans . . . at fullback, Trevon Pendleton is back for his third year in the starting lineup. Primarily used as a blocker, Pendleton has started 19 games the past two seasons for MSU. WIDE RECEIVERS Letterwinners returning (8): DeAnthony Arnett (Sr.-5, 5-11, 184, 4 games, 2 catches, 11 yards, 5.5 avg.) Edward Barksdale III (Jr., 6-2, 199, 7 games, 2 catches, 16 yards, 8.0 avg.) Aaron Burbridge (Sr., 6-1, 208, 13 games, 29 catches, 358 yards, 12.3 avg., 1 TD) Macgarrett Kings Jr. (Sr., 5-10, 192, 13 games, 29 catches, 404 yards, 12.3 avg., 1 TD) Matt Macksood (Jr., 5-11, 195, 7 games) Monty Madaris (Jr., 6-1, 202, 12 games, 5 catches, 56 yards, 11.2 avg.) R.J. Shelton (Jr., 5-11, 195, 13 games, 16 catches, 173 yards, 10.8 avg., 2 TDs) AJ Troup (Sr.-5, 6-2, 218, 10 games, 7 catches, 113 yards, 16.1 avg., 2 TDs) Letterwinners lost (4): John Jakubik (4 games) TONY LIPPETT (13 games, 65 catches, 1,198 yards, 18.4 avg., 11 TDs) KEITH MUMPHERY (13 games, 26 catches, 495 yards, 19.0 avg., 3 TDs) Andre Sims Jr. (7 games, Sr.-5, 5-9, 190, 3 catches, 26 yards, 8.7 avg.) Outlook: Michigan State lost two of its top receivers to graduation, including 2014 Big Ten Receiver of the Year Tony Lippett, who led the team in receptions (65), receiving yards (1,198) and touchdown catches (11). Keith Mumphery, who caught the gamewinning TD pass in the Cotton Bowl Classic victory over Baylor, is also gone after recording 26 catches for 495 yards and three TDs his senior season . . . the Spartans
Aaron Burbridge leads all active Spartans with 80 career receptions entering his senior year in 2015.
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2015 POSITION BREAKDOWN 2015 OUTLOOK
heralded junior Jack Conklin graded out the highest among Spartan offensive linemen during the regular season and returns for his third year as the starting left tackle. Named to watch lists for the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award, Conklin led the team with 113.5 knockdowns in 2014 . . . the right side of the offensive line shuffled a bit during the regular season due to injuries, but Donavon Clark was a mainstay the entire year. Clark started all 13 games (eight at right guard; five at right tackle) but will likely stay inside at guard his senior season in 2015; he recorded a career-best 67.5 knockdowns as a junior in 2014 . . . Kodi Kieler began last season as the starting right tackle until Connor Kruse re-entered the lineup midway through the season. Kieler was a regular in the rotation, however, and returned to the starting lineup for the final two games of the season. He is now fully entrenched as the starting right tackle entering 2015 . . . although the Spartans will miss co-captain Travis Jackson at left guard, sophomore Brian Allen will slide into a starting role after earning Freshman All-America honors as a true freshman in 2014 . . . fifth-year senior Brandon Clemons will provide support at guard as he focuses solely on offense in his final season; Clemons shifted between the offensive and defensive lines the past two years . . . returning letterwinners Dennis Finley (tackle) and Benny McGowan (guard) also will provide depth on the line for the Spartans, along with junior college transfer Miguel Machado (tackle).
2015 SPARTANS COACHING STAFF
TIGHT ENDS Letterwinners returning (4): Dylan Chmura (So., 6-4, 258, 13 games) Paul Lang (Sr.-5, 6-5, 260, 13 games) Jamal Lyles (Jr., 6-3, 260, 13 games, 5 catches, 74 yards, 14.8 avg.) JOSIAH PRICE (Jr., 6-4, 252, 13 games, 26 catches, 374 yards, 14.4 avg., 6 TDs) Letterwinners lost (1): Andrew Gleichert (8 games, 1 catch, 12 yards) Outlook: Four of the five tight ends that earned letters last season are back in 2015 as the position continues to be a strength for the Spartans. The returning group combined for 32 catches, 447 yards and six TDs in 2014 . . . Josiah Price led the unit for the second straight season with 26 receptions for 374 yards, and tied a school record for most touchdown catches by a Spartan tight end with six. He enters the 2015 season on the Mackey Award Watch List (nation’s most outstanding tight end) . . . Jamal Lyles, a former defensive lineman, had five catches for 74 yards (14.8 avg.) and should see his production increase in 2015 . . . fifth-year senior Paul Lang provided key blocking support and played in all 13 games, including four starts . . . sophomore Dylan Chmura saw action on special teams his first season but could have an expanded role this fall . . . red-shirt freshman Matt Sokol (6-5, 250), who enrolled early in 2014, will also compete for playing time in the rotation . . . Andrew Gleichert, who also saw action as a fullback, is the only letterwinner not returning in 2015.
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will be looking for seniors Aaron Burbridge and Macgarrett Kings Jr. to have big seasons to replace some of the production lost. Burbridge (358 receiving yards) and Kings (404 yards) each tied for second on the team in 2014 with 29 receptions and have a combined 156 receptions, 1,858 receiving yards and seven TD catches in their careers . . . versatile junior R.J. Shelton has six career starts under his belt and will likely have an expanded role in the offense in 2015. Shelton ranked fourth on the team in rushing with 148 yards on 21 carries (7.0 avg.) and two TDs as a sophomore and was sixth with 16 receptions for 173 yards (10.8 avg.) and two TDs . . . senior AJ Troup had seven catches for 113 yards and two TDs in his first full healthy season for the Spartans in 2014 and should only see his playing time increase in 2015 . . . the coaches have cited significant improvement from fifth-year senior DeAnthony Arnett, who could contribute at a much higher level this season. Arnett has six catches for 87 yards during his career in East Lansing after transferring from Tennessee his freshman season, but led the Spartans with five catches for 51 yards in the spring game . . . junior Monty Madaris (five catches for 56 yards in 2014) is also expected to see his production increase in 2015 . . . returning letterwinners Edward Barksdale III and Matt Macksood will also compete for playing time.
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Center Jack Allen, a 2014 first-team All-America selection by USA TODAY, has started 35 games for the Spartans, including 30 at center.
OFFENSIVE LINE Letterwinners returning (8): C JACK ALLEN (Sr.-5, 6-2, 296), OG Brian Allen (So., 6-2, 298), OL DONAVON CLARK (Sr.-5, 6-4, 325), OG Brandon Clemons (Sr.-5, 6-3, 302), OT JACK CONKLIN (Jr., 6-6, 325), OT Dennis Finley (So., 6-6, 305), OT KODI KIELER (Jr., 6-6, 315), OG Benny McGowan (Jr., 6-3, 325)
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Letterwinners lost (4): OG James Bodanis, OG Adam Brown, OG CONNOR KRUSE, OG TRAVIS JACKSON * counting six offensive linemen as starters
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Outlook: Michigan State fielded the strongest offensive line of the head coach Mark Dantonio era during MSU’s record-breaking offensive season in 2014 and returns four players with starting experience in 2015. Among the numerous records set last season, the Spartans rushed for the most yards (3,057) and touchdowns (44) in program history, and averaged 235.2 rushing yards per game, MSU’s highest single-game average since 2005 (238.5 ypg.). MSU also allowed just 11 sacks, fewest in the Big Ten and tied for third fewest in the FBS . . . the line is anchored by fourth-year starting center Jack Allen, who became just the fourth Spartan center in school history to earn first-team All-America honors in 2014. A Rimington Trophy finalist last season for the nation’s top center, Allen enters his final season with 35 career starts (30 at center, five at left guard). He is on watch lists for the Rimington Trophy, Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award . . .
Tight end Josiah Price and quarterback Connor Cook are two of the seven starters returning on offense for the Spartans in 2015.
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LETTERWINNERS BREAKDOWN (6 LOST, 22 RETURNING) LOST ................................................POSITION ........................................ RETURNING ................................................................DE .......................... SHILIQUE CALHOUN (3) ....................................................................................................... Demetrius Cooper (1) ................................................................ DT ........................................JOEL HEATH (2) ................................................................................................................Damon Knox (2) ................................................................ NT ......................... LAWRENCE THOMAS (3) ........................................................................................................... Malik McDowell (1) MARCUS RUSH (4) ...............................DE ............................................Evan Jones (1) Mylan Hicks (3) .....................................STAR ................................DARIEN HARRIS (3) Jalyn Powell (1) ................................................................................................................ TAIWAN JONES (4) .............................MIKE ..................................... Riley Bullough (2) ................................................................................................................Jon Reschke (1) ............................................................................................................... Shane Jones (1) .............................................................. SAM.............................................ED DAVIS (3) ....................................................................................................................Chris Frey (1) .......................................................................................................... Sean Harrington (1) Tony Lippett (4)* ..................................... FC .................................... DARIAN HICKS (2) ..........................................................................................................Arjen Colquhoun (3) KURTIS DRUMMOND (4) ...................... FS .....................................Demetrious Cox (2) ................................................................................................................Mark Meyers (1) ................................................................ SS ..................................RJ WILLIAMSON (3) ........................................................................................................Montae Nicholson (1) ............................................................................................................. Chris Laneaux (1) TRAE WAYNES (3) ................................BC ........................... Jermaine Edmondson (2) 2014 STARTERS IN BOLD CAPS (#) Indicates letters earned; * Counting toward offense as letterwinner/starter lost Note: Positions listed according to final 2014 depth chart.
DEFENSIVE LINE Letterwinners returning (7): DE SHILIQUE CALHOUN (Sr.-5, 6-5, 250, 13 games, 39 tackles, 12.5 TFLs, 8 sacks) DE Demetrius Cooper (So., 6-5, 245, 13 games, 10 tackles, 2 TFLs, 1 sack) DT JOEL HEATH (Sr.-5, 6-6, 293, 13 games, 29 tackles, 5 TFLs, 2.5 sacks) DE Evan Jones (Jr., 6-5, 248, 12 games, 1 tackle) DT Damon Knox (Sr.-5, 6-5, 276, 8 games, 3 tackles) NT Malik McDowell (So., 6-6, 275, 13 games, 15 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks) DL LAWRENCE THOMAS (Sr.-5, 6-4, 305, 13 games, 30 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, 3 sacks) Letterwinners lost (1): DE MARCUS RUSH (13 games, 37 tackles, 10.5 TFLs, 7.5 sacks) Outlook: Michigan State has featured one of the top defensive lines in the nation the past few seasons, and 2015 should be no different, as the Spartans return three starters and five players with starting experience from last year’s unit that helped the team rank No. 1 in the NCAA FBS in rushing defense (88.5 ypg.) . . . fifth-year senior defensive end Shilique Calhoun will anchor the line in his third year as a starter. Calhoun, a two-time second-team All-American and two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection (2013, 2014), has 82 tackles, including 29 for losses (186 yards) with 16.5 sacks (137 yards), in his career. The disruptive playmaker already ranks among MSU’s all-time leaders in tackles for loss yardage (sixth with 186), sack yardage (seventh with 137), sacks (tied for eighth with 16.5), fumble recoveries (tied for 10th with five) and tackles for loss (tied for 14th with 29) . . . opposite of Calhoun, the Spartans must replace Marcus Rush, who set the school record for most starts (53) in program history. Rush finished his career ranked among MSU’s all-time Top 10 leaders in tackles for loss (seventh with 37.5) and sacks (seventh with 18.5) . . . fifth-year senior Lawrence Thomas, who had a breakout junior season in 2014 in his first year as a starter at nose tackle with a career-high 30 tackles, enters preseason camp as the other starter at defensive end and also could see time inside as well. He also posted career highs in tackles for loss (4.5 for 19 yards) and sacks (three for 16 yards) last season. Thomas began his career at linebacker, moved to fullback as a red-shirt freshman in 2012, and rotated from defensive end and defensive tackle upon returning to the defense in 2013 before becoming a full-time starter at nose tackle in 2014 . . . sophomore Demetrius Cooper, junior Evan Jones and red-shirt freshman Montez Sweat (6-6, 230) will also compete for playing time at defensive end .
. . on the interior, fifth-year senior Joel Heath started 12 games at defensive tackle as a junior last season and also had a career year with 29 tackles, including five for losses (22 yards) and 2.5 sacks (19 yards) . . . talented sophomore Malik McDowell, who earned Freshman All-America honors in 2014 from the Football Writers Association of America, came on strong toward the end of his first season and earned the starting nod at nose tackle in the Cotton Bowl Classic. He finished his true freshman year with 15 tackles, including 4.5 for losses (21 yards) and 1.5 sacks (15 yards), and enters preseason camp as the starter at nose tackle . . . fifth-year senior Damon Knox, who battled a back injury the first half of last season, will also see playing time inside, and a pair of red-shirt freshmen (Craig Evans, Enoch Smith) will also compete for time in the rotation.
Michigan State welcomes back three starters to the defensive line in 2015, including two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection Shilique Calhoun. LINEBACKERS Letterwinners returning (7): Riley Bullough (Jr., 6-2, 230, 13 games, 29 tackles, 4 TFLs, 3.5 sacks, 2 INTs) ED DAVIS (Sr.-5, 6-3, 230, 13 games, 58 tackles, 12 TFLs, 7 sacks, 2 PBUs, 1 FF) Chris Frey (So., 6-2, 235, 13 games, 19 tackles) DARIEN HARRIS (Sr.-5, 6-0, 220, 13 games, 48 tackles, 3.5 TFLs) Sean Harrington (So., 6-3, 210, 3 games, 1 tackle) Shane Jones (So., 6-1, 234, 8 games, 4 tackles) Jon Reschke (So., 6-2, 228, 8 games, 13 tackles) Letterwinners lost (3): Mylan Hicks (9 games, 19 tackles, 1.5 TFLs) TAIWAN JONES (13 games, 60 tackles, 12.5 TFLs, 4 sacks, 1 INT, 2 PBUs, 2 FR) Jalyn Powell (8 games, 5 tackles) Outlook: The Spartans return two of their three starters from a year ago in Sam (strongside) linebacker Ed Davis and Star (weakside) linebacker Darien Harris . . . in his first year as a starter, Davis led the team during the regular season in production points and finished the year ranked fourth on the team with a career-high 58 tackles. He also ranked third on the team in tackles for loss (12 for 48 yards) and sacks (seven for 33 yards) and had at least a half tackle for loss in 10 of 13 games. Davis enters the season on the Nagurski Award Watch List . . . sophomore Chris Frey, who played in all 13 games as a true freshman, will also see time at Sam . . . Harris, who was named to the Butkus Award Watch List, started 11 games and ranked fifth on the team with a careerhigh 48 tackles . . . in the middle, Michigan State is looking to replace second-team All-Big Ten selection Taiwan Jones, who played his senior season at Mike in 2014 after playing his first three years at Star . . . junior Riley Bullough enters preseason camp as the starter, following in the footsteps of his older brother Max, who was a three-year starter at Mike from 2011-13. Bullough spent a majority of his sophomore year in 2014 as the back-up Sam linebacker, but did move inside the final four games of the season following a shoulder injury to Jon Reschke. Bullough, who spent 2013 on offense as a running back and then fullback due to a need at the position, collected a career-high 29 tackles in 2014 and was impressive during spring practice to earn the starting role . . . Reschke will be a sophomore in 2015 and will compete for playing time at Mike after serving as Jones’ backup a majority of last season. In eight games of action as a red-shirt freshman, Reschke registered 13 tackles and forced two fumbles; he missed the final four games of the season due to a shoulder injury . . . returning letterwinners Shane Jones (Mike) and Sean Harrington (Sam), along with red-shirt freshman Byron Bullough (Mike, 6-1, 228) and T.J. Harrell (Star, 6-1, 209), will also provide depth at linebacker.
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LOST ................................................POSITION ........................................ RETURNING ................................................................PK ............................... MICHAEL GEIGER (2) ................................................................KO .................................... KEVIN CRONIN (1) MIKE SADLER (4) .................................. P ..................................................................... ................................................................SN ................................ TAYBOR PEPPER (3)
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• Kick Returner: Junior R.J. Shelton, who was named a second-team All-Big Ten kick returner by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele as a sophomore in 2014, ranked sixth in MSU single-season history in kick returns (793 yards on 31 attempts; 25.6 avg.). Shelton was named the College Football Performance Awards National Kick Returner of the Week and Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week after returning three kickoffs for a career-high 135 yards (45.0 avg.) and one touchdown in Michigan State’s 34-10 win at Penn State; he returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a score against the Nittany Lions for his first career kickoff return for a touchdown. • Punt Returner: Senior Macgarrett Kings Jr. has been the team’s starting punt returner the last two seasons; he ranks 14th in MSU history with 40 punt returns and 17th with 328 punt return yards (8.2 avg.). He ranked seventh in the Big Ten in punt returns (20 for 122 yards; 6.1 avg.) as a junior in 2014.
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For the second year in a row, the Spartans must find a replacement following the departure of an elite cornerback. In 2013, unanimous All-American Darqueze Dennard won the Jim Thorpe Award and was a 2014 first-round NFL Draft pick, while Trae Waynes, a second-team All-American last season, was the No. 11 overall selection in 2015 by Minnesota after declaring early for the draft . . . junior Darian Hicks started the first 10 games at cornerback last season before wide receiver Tony Lippett was moved back to defense late in the season. Hicks had 28 tackles and five passes defended as a sophomore, including two interceptions, and will be in the mix for a starting role again in 2015. He enters preseason camp as a co-starter at field corner, along with fifth-year senior Arjen Colquhoun, who elevated his play during spring practice and appears ready to be a regular in the playing rotation . . . junior Demetrious Cox, a converted safety who played cornerback at the end of last season, enters preseason camp as the starter at boundary corner after spending a majority of his time there during spring practice. Now in his fourth year in the program, Cox should have a breakout season in a starting role . . . junior Jermaine Edmondson and talented red-shirt freshman Vayante Copeland (6-0, 195) will also compete for playing time at cornerback . . . at strong safety, fifth-year senior RJ Williamson is back for his second season in the starting lineup. Williamson ranked third on the team with a career-high 59 tackles as a junior in 2014 and ranked tied for second on the team with three interceptions (60 yards), including two interception returns for touchdowns (29 yards vs. Michigan; 22 yards vs. Maryland) . . . sophomore Montae Nicholson, a 2014 All-Big Ten Freshman selection who led all first-year Spartans with 31 tackles, will move into a starting role at free safety, replacing 2014 first-team All-American Kurtis Drummond. Drummond was named the 2014 Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year after leading the Spartans in tackles (72), interceptions (4) and pass break-ups (11) last season. Nicholson started three games at strong safety as a true freshman in 2014 . . . returning letterwinners Mark Meyers and Chris Laneaux add depth at cornerback, along with red-shirt freshmen Matt Morrissey (6-2, 203) and Jalen Watts-Jackson (5-11, 192).
• Kickoff Specialist: Junior Kevin Cronin (6-1, 225) won the starting kickoff specialist spot last season and went on to lead the Big Ten in touchbacks with 46. Cronin ranked among the NCAA FBS leaders in kickoffs (third with 99), kickoff yards (third with 6,279), kickoff average (10th at 63.4) and touchbacks (tied for 13th with 46).
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Letterwinners lost (2): S KURTIS DRUMMOND (13 games, 72 tackles, 5 TFLs, 4 INTs, 11 PBUs, 1 FR) WR/CB Tony Lippett* (13 games; 3 at cornerback, 4 tackles, 4 PBUs) CB TRAE WAYNES (13 games, 46 tackles, 2 TFLs, 1 sack, 3 INTs, 8 PBUs, 1 FR) * Counting toward offense as letterwinner/starter lost
• Long Snapper: Senior Taybor Pepper (6-5, 230) returns for his fourth season as the starting long snapper. He was named a second-team preseason All-American by Phil Steele.
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Letterwinners returning (8): CB Arjen Colquhoun (Sr.-5, 6-1, 202, 11 games, 12 tackles, 1 INT, 2 PBUs) CB/S Demetrious Cox (Jr., 6-1, 200, 13 games, 26 tackles, 2 TFLs) CB Jermaine Edmondson (Jr., 6-0, 182, 13 games, 8 tackles) CB DARIAN HICKS (Jr., 5-10, 180, 13 games, 28 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 INTs, 3 PBUs) S Chris Laneaux (Sr.-5, 5-11, 208, 7 games, 1 tackle) S Mark Meyers (Jr., 6-0, 186, 13 games, 8 tackles) S Montae Nicholson (So., 6-2, 220, 13 games, 31 tackles, 2 FR) S RJ WILLIAMSON (Sr.-5, 6-0, 216, 13 games, 59 tackles, 0.5 TFLs, 3 INTs, 5 PBUs)
• Punter: The Spartans must replace four-year starting punter Mike Sadler, who proved to be a valuable weapon on special teams throughout his career and earned first-team All-America honors as a junior in 2013. He finished his career ranked among MSU’s all-time leaders in punts (second with 268), punting yards (second with 11,307) and punting average (sixth at 42.2), and placed 39 percent of his career punts inside the 20 (104-of-268) . . . red-shirt freshman Jake Hartbarger (6-4, 210) will step into the starting role for the Spartans in 2015 . . . since Dantonio’s arrival in 2007, MSU has had just two starting punters (Aaron Bates from 2007-10; Sadler from 2011-14), both of whom earned first-team All-Big Ten accolades during their careers.
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Riley Bullough (No. 30), Ed Davis (No. 43) and Lawrence Thomas (No. 8) all return to the Spartan defense this season.
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• Placekicker: Junior Michael Geiger (5-8, 186) set an MSU single-season record for PATs with 72 in 2014, breaking the previous record by 19 (Brent Swenson with 53 in 2007). Following his Freshman All-America year in 2013 in which he set an MSU single-season record for field-goal percentage (.938; 15-of-16), Geiger was 14-of-22 on field-goal attempts as a sophomore. He enters his third season as the starting placekicker ranked fourth in MSU history in field-goal percentage (.763), fourth in point-after attempt percentage (.982), seventh in extra-points made (108), 10th in field goals made (29) and 16th in points (195). Geiger did not participate in spring practice (hip), but will be fully healthy entering preseason camp.
RJ Williamson, who recorded two interception returns for touchdowns in 2014, helped the Spartans rank No. 10 in the NCAA FBS in interceptions last season with 18.
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NAME Darian Hicks LJ Scott Malik McDowell Michael Geiger DeAnthony Arnett Andrew Dowell Damion Terry Kaleel Gaines Demetrious Cox Tyler O’Connor Lawrence Thomas Brett Scanlon Montae Nicholson Matt Morrissey Jamal Lyles Colar Kuhns R.J. Shelton Vayante Copeland Robert Aiello Brian Lewerke Chris Laneaux Tyson Smith Brandon Sowards Aaron Burbridge Tommy Vento Trey Kilgore Tyriq Thompson Connor Cook Michael Topolinski AJ Troup Josh Butler Jalen Watts-Jackson Justin Williams Delton Williams Paul Andrie Chris Frey Gerald Holmes Kevin Cronin Jake Hartbarger Darrell Stewart Jr. RJ Williamson Austin Wolfe Khari Willis Madre London David Dowell Mark Meyers Riley Bullough T.J. Harrell Nick Tompkins Cassius Peat Jon Reschke Drake Martinez Brock Makaric Phillip-Michael Williams Arjen Colquhoun Sinclair Farinholt Trevon Pendleton Byron Bullough Jermaine Edmondson Collin Lucas
POS. CB RB DL K WR LB QB DB DB QB DL K S S TE QB WR CB WR QB S CB WR WR QB WR LB QB LB WR CB S CB RB WR LB RB K P WR S WR S RB DB/WR DB LB LB RB DE LB LB WR RB CB WR FB LB CB FB
HT. 5-10 6-0 6-6 5-8 5-11 6-0 6-3 6-0 6-1 6-3 6-4 5-11 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-1 5-11 6-0 6-2 6-3 5-11 5-10 6-0 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-4 6-0 6-2 5-11 5-11 6-0 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-0 6-1 6-4 6-1 6-0 6-0 5-11 6-1 6-0 6-0 6-2 6-1 5-9 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-2 5-9 6-1 6-0 6-0 6-1 6-0 6-0
WT. 180 233 275 186 184 216 235 170 200 222 305 216 220 203 263 212 195 195 188 192 208 170 198 208 192 186 230 220 198 218 170 192 180 228 197 235 216 225 210 198 216 176 202 216 186 186 230 209 178 258 228 210 195 186 202 183 250 228 182 242
ELIG. Jr. Fr. So. Jr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Jr. So. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. So. So. Sr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr.
CL. Jr. Fr. So. Jr. Sr.-5 Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr.-5 Jr. So. So. Sr. So. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. Sr.-5 Fr. So. Sr. Sr.-5 Jr. Fr. Sr.-5 Sr.-5 Sr.-5 Fr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. So. Fr. Sr.-5 Jr. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr.-5 Sr.-5 Fr. Sr.-5 So. Sr. So.
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HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS SCHOOL) Solon, Ohio (Solon) Hubbard, Ohio (Hubbard) Detroit, Mich. (Southfield) Toledo, Ohio (Ottawa Hills) Saginaw, Mich. (Tennessee) North Ridgeville, Ohio (St. Edward) Erie, Pa. (Cathedral Prep) Frostproof, Fla. (Frostproof) Jeannette, Pa. (Jeannette) Lima, Ohio (Lima Central Catholic) Detroit, Mich. (Renaissance) Dowagiac, Mich. (Western Michigan) Monroeville, Pa. (Gateway) Lincolnshire, Ill. (Adlai E. Stevenson) Southfield, Mich. (Southfield-Lathrup) Gaithersburg, Md. (Damascus) Beaver Dam, Wis. (Beaver Dam) Dayton, Ohio (Thurgood Marshall) Lake Orion, Mich. (Lake Orion) Phoenix, Ariz. (Pinnacle) Kalamazoo, Mich. (Portage Northern) Southfield, Mich. (Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) Wyandotte, Mich. (Roosevelt) Farmington Hills, Mich. (Harrison) Farmington Hills, Mich. (Harrison) Cincinnati, Ohio (St. Xavier) Detroit, Mich. (Martin Luther King) Hinckley, Ohio (Walsh Jesuit) Richmond Hill, Ontario (New Mexico Military Institute) Minneapolis, Minn. (Wayzata) Mesquite, Texas (West Mesquite) Dearborn, Mich. (Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) Port St. Lucie, Fla. (Treasure Coast) Erie, Pa. (Cathedral Prep) Valparaiso, Ind. (Valparaiso) Upper Arlington, Ohio (Upper Arlington) Flint, Mich. (Carman-Ainsworth) Traverse City, Mich. (Traverse City West) Waterville, Ohio (Anthony Wayne) Houston, Texas (Nimitz) Dayton, Ohio (Dunbar) Springfield, Va. (Lake Braddock Secondary) Jackson, Mich. (Lumen Christi) Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas) North Ridgeville, Ohio (St. Edward) Toledo, Ohio (Whitmer) Traverse City, Mich. (St. Francis) Tampa, Fla. (Tampa Catholic) Snellville, Ga. (Brookwood) Chandler, Ariz. (Corona del Sol High School) Sterling Heights, Mich. (Brother Rice) Laguna Beach, Calif. (Saddleback College) Saginaw, Mich. (Heritage) Ballston Spa, N.Y. (Ballston Spa) Windsor, Ontario (W.F. Herman Secondary School) Richmond, Va. (Fork Union Military Academy) Lucasville, Ohio (Portsmouth West) Traverse City, Mich. (St. Francis) Canton, Ohio (McKinley Senior) Avon Lake, Ohio (Avon Lake)
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PRONUNCIATION GUIDE #4 Michael Geiger: guy-GURR #4 Malik McDowell: muh-LEEK #6 Kaleel Gaines: cuh-LEAL (rhymes with wheel) #11 Colar Kuhns: COLE-err #13 Robert Aiello: EYE-el-O #13 Vayante Copeland: VIE-on-tay #14 Chris Laneaux: luh-KNOW
#14 Brian Lewerke: luh-WUHR-key #15 Brandon Sowards: SOW-irds (rhymes with wow) #17 Tyriq Thompson: ty-REEK #19 AJ Troup: TROOP #27 Khari Willis: car-Ē #28 Madre London: ma-DRAY
#30 Riley Bullough: BULL-uh #33 Jon Reschke: resh-KEY #34 Brock Makaric: muh-CARE-ick #36 Arjen Colquhoun: AR-jen COLE-hoon #37 Trevon Pendleton: TREV-in #38 Byron Bullough: BULL-uh
#42 Zac Leimbach: LIME-bock #47 David Fennell: fuh-NELL #48 Kenny Willekes: WILL-uh-KISS #51 Kyonta Stallworth: KEY-on-tay #52 Taybor Pepper: TAY-burr #55 Miguel Machado: muh-CHA-doe #71 Chase Gianacakos: G-inn-AH-cuss
#79 Kodi Kieler: CODY key-LURR #80 Dylan Chmura: cha-MURR-ah #81 Matt Sokol: SO-kull #88 Monty Madaris: muh-DARE-iss #89 Shilique Calhoun: shuh-LEEK #99 Raequan Williams: RAY-kwon
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EXP. KEY – HS: High School; RS: Red-shirted; JC: Junior College; TR: Transfer; SQ: Squad Member; L: Letters Earned.
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EXP. RS SQ 3L HS 3L SQ HS 1L 1L HS RS 3L RS RS HS SQ RS RS HS HS 2L 1L 3L HS RS RS HS RS RS 1L 2L 1L 3L RS 2L 1L RS 2L 3L HS 1L 3L 2L 1L 1L 3L RS 2L 2L RS HS RS 1L HS
HONORS & AWARDS
CL. So. Sr. Sr.-5 Fr. Sr.-5 Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. Sr. So. Fr. Jr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Sr.-5 So. Sr.-5 Fr. So. So. Fr. So. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr.-5 So. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr.-5 Fr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.-5 So. Sr.-5 Sr.-5 So. Fr. So. Jr. Fr.
SPARTAN HISTORY
ELIG. Fr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr.
SPARTAN RECORDS
WT. 270 195 230 200 220 266 223 234 210 275 238 230 298 285 291 325 316 320 245 286 302 298 296 265 315 285 305 296 318 305 325 325 325 300 315 258 250 252 260 181 248 192 195 199 202 250 238 293 276 230 232 230 245 290
2014 RECAP
HT. 6-2 5-11 6-3 6-3 6-0 6-2 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-6 6-2 6-4 6-1 6-5 6-3 6-7 6-7 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-4 6-4 6-6 6-4 6-6 6-2 6-6 6-6 6-3 6-4 6-6 6-6 6-4 6-5 6-4 6-5 6-4 6-5 5-10 5-11 6-2 6-1 6-5 6-4 6-6 6-5 6-6 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-4
COACHING STAFF
POS. DL S LB S LB FB/DL LB LB LB OT DE SN OT DL OL C OT OG OT OT OG OL OL OL C OT OL OG DL OT OT OG OL OT OL TE TE TE TE WR DE WR WR WR WR DE DE DL DL DE DE TE DE DL
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NAME Gerald Owens Zac Leimbach Ed Davis Grayson Miller Darien Harris David Fennell Kenny Willekes Shane Jones Sean Harrington Kyonta Stallworth Dillon Alexander Taybor Pepper Miguel Machado Enoch Smith Jr. Collin Caflisch Devyn Salmon David Beedle Casey Schreiner Cole Chewins Noah Listermann Brandon Clemons Brian Allen Jack Allen Bryce Wilker Jeremy Schram Blaise Foster Tyler Higby Chase Gianacakos Craig Evans Dennis Finley Jack Conklin Benny McGowan Donavon Clark Nick Padla Kodi Kieler Dylan Chmura Matt Sokol Josiah Price Paul Lang Felton Davis III Evan Jones Macgarrett Kings Jr. Matt Macksood Edward Barksdale III Monty Madaris Shilique Calhoun Robert Bowers Joel Heath Damon Knox Montez Sweat Justice Alexander Nathan Conrad Demetrius Cooper Raequan Williams
2015 OUTLOOK
NO. 41 42 43 44 45 47 48 49 50 51 51 52 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 85 86 87 88 89 91 92 93 94 97 97 98 99
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NO. 13 51 97 65 66 22 5 87 59 91 38 30 16 19 57 89 61 80 76 64 36 74 97 18 98 13 7 24 43 84 5 28 39 72 36 47 73 69 23 6 4 71 31 50 45 25 92 2 70 24 85 49 79 17 85 93 11 14 83 42
NAME Robert Aiello Dillon Alexander Justice Alexander Brian Allen Jack Allen Paul Andrie DeAnthony Arnett Edward Barksdale III David Beedle Robert Bowers Byron Bullough Riley Bullough Aaron Burbridge Josh Butler Collin Caflisch Shilique Calhoun Cole Chewins Dylan Chmura Donavon Clark Brandon Clemons Arjen Colquhoun Jack Conklin Nathan Conrad Connor Cook Demetrius Cooper Vayante Copeland Demetrious Cox Kevin Cronin Ed Davis Felton Davis III Andrew Dowell David Dowell Jermaine Edmondson Craig Evans Sinclair Farinholt David Fennell Dennis Finley Blaise Foster Chris Frey Kaleel Gaines Michael Geiger Chase Gianacakos T.J. Harrell Sean Harrington Darien Harris Jake Hartbarger Joel Heath Darian Hicks Tyler Higby Gerald Holmes Evan Jones Shane Jones Kodi Kieler Trey Kilgore Macgarrett Kings Jr. Damon Knox Colar Kuhns Chris Laneaux Paul Lang Zac Leimbach
POS. WR DE DE OL OL WR WR WR OT DE LB LB WR CB OL DE OT TE OL OG CB OT TE QB DE CB DB K LB WR LB DB/WR CB DL WR FB/DL OT OT LB DB K OG LB LB LB P DL CB OL RB DE LB OL WR WR DL QB S TE S
HT. 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-2 6-2 6-2 5-11 6-2 6-5 6-4 6-1 6-2 6-1 5-11 6-4 6-5 6-7 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-1 6-6 6-5 6-4 6-5 6-0 6-1 6-1 6-3 6-4 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-2 6-0 6-2 6-6 6-6 6-2 6-0 5-8 6-6 6-1 6-3 6-0 6-4 6-6 5-10 6-4 6-0 6-5 6-1 6-6 6-1 5-10 6-5 6-1 5-11 6-5 5-11
WT. 188 238 232 298 296 197 184 199 316 238 228 230 208 170 291 250 245 258 325 302 202 325 230 220 245 195 200 225 230 181 216 186 182 318 183 266 305 285 235 170 186 296 209 210 220 210 293 180 305 216 248 234 315 186 192 276 212 208 260 195
ELIG. So. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Sr. So. Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. Jr. So. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Jr.
CL. Jr. So. Fr. So. Sr.-5 Sr. Sr.-5 Sr. So. So. So. Sr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr.-5 Fr. Jr. Sr.-5 Sr.-5 Sr.-5 Sr. So. Sr.-5 Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr.-5 Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. Jr. So. So. Fr. Jr. So. So. Jr. Sr.-5 So. Sr.-5 Jr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr.-5 So. Sr.-5 Sr.-5 Sr.
EXP. SQ RS HS 1L 3L SQ 2L 1L RS RS RS 2L 3L HS HS 3L HS 1L 3L 2L 3L 2L RS 3L 1L RS 2L 1L 3L HS HS HS 2L RS HS SQ 1L RS 1L HS 2L RS RS 1L 3L RS 2L 2L HS SQ 1L 1L 2L SQ 3L 2L RS 2L 3L SQ
HOMETOWN (PREVIOUS SCHOOL) Lake Orion, Mich. (Lake Orion) Forsyth, Ga. (Lambert) Macedonia, Ohio (Nordonia) Hinsdale, Ill. (Hinsdale Central) Hinsdale, Ill. (Hinsdale Central) Valparaiso, Ind. (Valparaiso) Saginaw, Mich. (Tennessee) Solon, Ohio (Solon) Clarkston, Mich. (Clarkston) Columbus, Ohio (Walnut Ridge) Traverse City, Mich. (St. Francis) Traverse City, Mich. (St. Francis) Farmington Hills, Mich. (Harrison) Mesquite, Texas (West Mesquite) Canton, Mich. (Canton) Middletown, N.J. (Middletown North) Clarkston, Mich. (Clarkston) Waukesha, Wis. (Waukesha West) Cincinnati, Ohio (Finneytown) Milford, Pa. (Delaware Valley) Windsor, Ontario (W.F. Herman Secondary School) Plainwell, Mich. (Plainwell) Commerce Township, Mich. (Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) Hinckley, Ohio (Walsh Jesuit) Chicago, Ill. (Percy L. Julian) Dayton, Ohio (Thurgood Marshall) Jeannette, Pa. (Jeannette) Traverse City, Mich. (Traverse City West) Detroit, Mich. (Southeastern) Richmond, Va. (Highland Springs) North Ridgeville, Ohio (St. Edward) North Ridgeville, Ohio (St. Edward) Canton, Ohio (McKinley Senior) Sun Prairie, Wis. (Sun Prairie) Richmond, Va. (Fork Union Military Academy) Portland, Ore. (Sunset) Detroit, Mich. (Cass Tech) Manasquan, N.J. (The Hun School of Princeton) Upper Arlington, Ohio (Upper Arlington) Frostproof, Fla. (Frostproof) Toledo, Ohio (Ottawa Hills) St. Charles, Ill. (St. Charles North) Tampa, Fla. (Tampa Catholic) Commerce Township, Mich. (Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) Silver Spring, Md. (DeMatha Catholic) Waterville, Ohio (Anthony Wayne) Cincinnati, Ohio (Mount Healthy) Solon, Ohio (Solon) Houston, Texas (The Kinkaid School) Flint, Mich. (Carman-Ainsworth) West Lafayette, Ohio (Ridgewood) Cincinnati, Ohio (Archbishop Moeller) Rockwood, Mich. (Carlson) Cincinnati, Ohio (St. Xavier) Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (University School) Muskegon, Mich. (Muskegon) Gaithersburg, Md. (Damascus) Kalamazoo, Mich. (Portage Northern) Pittsburgh, Pa. (Mount Lebanon) Walled Lake, Mich. (Walled Lake Central)
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PRONUNCIATION GUIDE #13 Robert Aiello: EYE-el-O #38 Byron Bullough: BULL-uh #30 Riley Bullough: BULL-uh #89 Shilique Calhoun: shuh-LEEK #80 Dylan Chmura: cha-MURR-ah #36 Arjen Colquhoun: AR-jen COLE-hoon
#13 Vayante Copeland: VIE-on-tay #47 David Fennell: fuh-NELL #6 Kaleel Gaines: cuh-LEAL (rhymes with wheel) #4 Michael Geiger: guy-GURR #71 Chase Gianacakos: G-inn-AH-cuss
#79 Kodi Kieler: CODY key-LURR #11 Colar Kuhns: COLE-err #14 Chris Laneaux: luh-KNOW #42 Zac Leimbach: LIME-bock #14 Brian Lewerke: luh-WUHR-key #28 Madre London: ma-DRAY #55 Miguel Machado: muh-CHA-doe
#88 Monty Madaris: muh-DARE-iss #34 Brock Makaric: muh-CARE-ick #4 Malik McDowell: muh-LEEK #52 Taybor Pepper: TAY-burr #37 Trevon Pendleton: TREV-in #33 Jon Reschke: resh-KEY #51 Kyonta Stallworth: KEY-on-tay
#81 Matt Sokol: SO-kull #15 Brandon Sowards: SOW-irds (rhymes with wow) #17 Tyriq Thompson: ty-REEK #19 AJ Troup: TROOP #48 Kenny Willekes: WILL-uh-KISS #99 Raequan Williams: RAY-kwon #27 Khari Willis: car-Ē
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EXP. KEY – HS: High School; RS: Red-shirted; JC: Junior College; TR: Transfer; SQ: Squad Member; L: Letters Earned.
BOWL HISTORY
EXP. HS HS RS RS 2L RS 2L 1L SQ JC 1L 1L 2L HS RS 1L 2L RS RS HS 3L 3L 2L 1L SQ TR RS RS HS 2L RS HS RS RS HS HS RS 1L 3L HS SQ SQ 1L SQ RS HS HS 2L SQ SQ HS 3L HS SQ
HONORS & AWARDS
CL. Fr. Fr. So. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. So. Sr. Sr. Fr. So. So. Sr. So. So. Fr. Sr.-5 Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Sr.-5 Fr. Sr. Sr.-5 Sr.-5 Sr.-5 So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr.-5 Fr. Sr.-5 Fr. Jr.
SPARTAN HISTORY
ELIG. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. So. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So.
SPARTAN RECORDS
WT. 192 286 216 242 263 298 195 202 195 210 275 325 186 200 203 220 222 270 300 258 250 230 252 228 325 216 315 320 233 195 285 170 250 198 275 198 230 235 305 230 178 198 218 192 192 265 223 228 180 186 290 216 202 176
2014 RECAP
HT. 6-3 6-7 6-1 6-0 6-3 6-6 5-11 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-6 6-3 6-0 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-6 6-3 6-0 6-5 6-4 6-2 6-1 5-11 6-4 6-3 6-0 5-11 6-2 5-10 6-5 6-0 6-3 6-1 6-6 6-3 6-4 6-1 5-9 6-0 6-2 6-1 5-11 6-4 6-3 6-1 6-0 5-9 6-4 6-0 5-11 6-0
COACHING STAFF
POS. QB OT RB FB TE OT WR WR WR LB DL OG DB S S S QB DL OT DE FB SN TE LB C K C OG RB WR DL CB TE WR OT WR DE QB DL LB RB LB WR QB S OL LB RB CB RB DL S S WR
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NAME Brian Lewerke Noah Listermann Madre London Collin Lucas Jamal Lyles Miguel Machado Matt Macksood Monty Madaris Brock Makaric Drake Martinez Malik McDowell Benny McGowan Mark Meyers Grayson Miller Matt Morrissey Montae Nicholson Tyler O’Connor Gerald Owens Nick Padla Cassius Peat Trevon Pendleton Taybor Pepper Josiah Price Jon Reschke Devyn Salmon Brett Scanlon Jeremy Schram Casey Schreiner LJ Scott R.J. Shelton Enoch Smith Jr. Tyson Smith Matt Sokol Brandon Sowards Kyonta Stallworth Darrell Stewart Jr. Montez Sweat Damion Terry Lawrence Thomas Tyriq Thompson Nick Tompkins Michael Topolinski AJ Troup Tommy Vento Jalen Watts-Jackson Bryce Wilker Kenny Willekes Delton Williams Justin Williams Phillip-Michael Williams Raequan Williams RJ Williamson Khari Willis Austin Wolfe
2015 OUTLOOK
NO. 14 63 28 40 11 55 86 88 34 34 4 75 29 44 10 9 7 41 77 32 37 52 82 33 58 8 68 60 3 12 56 15 81 15 51 25 94 6 8 17 32 18 19 16 20 67 48 22 21 35 99 26 27 26
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Here is the way Michigan State plans to line up when preseason camp opens on Saturday, Aug. 8 for the 2015 season. This depth chart is primarily based upon ratings at the conclusion of spring practice. It does not include incoming freshmen, transfers or first-year walk-ons.
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X .....................................16........................................... Aaron Burbridge (6-1, 208, Sr.) 19.......................................................AJ Troup (6-2, 218, Sr.-5) 87........................................Edward Barksdale III (6-2, 199, Jr.) 22...................................................... Paul Andrie (6-2, 197, Jr.) LT ...................................74.................................................. Jack Conklin (6-6, 325, Jr.) 73................................................. Dennis Finley (6-6, 305, So.) 59............................................... David Beedle (6-5, 316, R-Fr.) LG...................................65.................................................... Brian Allen (6-2, 298, So.) 75............................................. Benny McGowan (6-3, 325, Jr.) 60.......................................... Casey Schreiner (6-3, 320, R-Fr.) C .....................................66................................................... Jack Allen (6-2, 296, Sr.-5) 65...................................................... Brian Allen (6-2, 298, So.) 75............................................. Benny McGowan (6-3, 325, Jr.) 58................................................Devyn Salmon (6-1, 325, So.) RG ..................................76........................................... Donavon Clark (6-4, 325, Sr.-5) 64........................................ Brandon Clemons (6-3, 302, Sr.-5) 71................................Chase Gianacakos (6-6, 296, R-Fr.) OR 68........................................... Jeremy Schram (6-4, 315, R-Fr.) RT ...................................79..................................................... Kodi Kieler (6-6, 315, Jr.) 55...........................................Miguel Machado (6-6, 298, R-Jr.) 77................................................... Nick Padla (6-6, 300, R-Fr.) TE ...................................82................................................... Josiah Price (6-4, 252, Jr.) 11 ......................................................Jamal Lyles (6-3, 263, Jr.) 83.....................................................Paul Lang (6-5, 260, Sr.-5) 80................................................ Dylan Chmura (6-4, 258, So.) 81....................................................Matt Sokol (6-5, 250, R-Fr.) Z .....................................85............................. Macgarrett Kings Jr. (5-10, 192, Sr.) OR 5...................................... DeAnthony Arnett (5-11, 184, Sr.-5) 88................................................. Monty Madaris (6-1, 202, Jr.) 17....................................................Trey Kilgore (6-1, 186, So.) F .....................................12..................................................R.J. Shelton (5-11, 195, Jr.) 86...............................................Matt Macksood (5-11, 195, Jr.) 15........................................ Brandon Sowards (6-0, 198, R-Fr.) QB ..................................18.............................................. Connor Cook (6-4, 220, Sr.-5) 7...................................................Tyler O’Connor (6-3, 222, Jr.) 6....................................................Damion Terry (6-3, 235, So.) 16............................................... Tommy Vento (6-1, 192, Sr.-5) FB ...................................37.......................................Trevon Pendleton (6-0, 250, Sr.-5) 40................................................. Collin Lucas (6-0, 242, R-Fr.) 47...................................................David Fennell (6-2, 266, Jr.) TB ...................................24....................................... Gerald Holmes (6-0, 216, So.) OR 28............................................Madre London (6-1, 216, R-Fr.) 32..................................................Nick Tompkins (5-9, 178, Jr.) 35............................... Phillip-Michael Williams (5-9, 186, Sr.-5)
DE.................................. 89 ...................................... Shilique Calhoun (6-5, 250, Sr.-5) 94 .............................................Montez Sweat (6-6, 230, R-Fr.) 51 ..........................................Dillon Alexander (6-3, 238, R-Fr.) DT .................................. 92 ..................................................Joel Heath (6-6, 293, Sr.-5) 93 ............................................... Damon Knox (6-5, 276, Sr.-5) 41 .............................................Gerald Owens (6-2, 270, R-Fr.) 47 ..................................................David Fennell (6-2, 266, Jr.) NT .................................. 4 ............................................. Malik McDowell (6-6, 275, So.) 56 .......................................... Enoch Smith Jr. (6-2, 285, R-Fr.) 72 ................................................ Craig Evans (6-2, 318, R-Fr.) DE.................................. 8 ...................................... Lawrence Thomas (6-4, 305, Sr.-5) 98 ......................................... Demetrius Cooper (6-5, 245, So.) 85 ..................................................... Evan Jones (6-5, 248, Jr.) 91 ............................................Robert Bowers (6-4, 238, R-Fr.) STAR ............................. 45 ............................................. Darien Harris (6-0, 220, Sr.-5) 31 .................................................. T.J. Harrell (6-1, 209, R-Fr.) MIKE.............................. 30 .............................................. Riley Bullough (6-2, 230, Jr.) 49 ................................................. Shane Jones (6-1, 234, So.) 38 ........................................... Byron Bullough (6-1, 228, R-Fr.) 33 ................................................. Jon Reschke (6-2, 228, So.) SAM............................... 43 .....................................................Ed Davis (6-3, 230, Sr.-5) 23 ......................................................Chris Frey (6-2, 235, So.) 50 ............................................ Sean Harrington (6-3, 210, So.) 17 ..............................................Tyriq Thompson (6-1, 230, Fr.) FC .................................. 2 ........................................... Darian Hicks (5-10, 180, Jr.) OR 36 .......................................Arjen Colquhoun (6-1, 202, Sr.-5) 39 .....................................Jermaine Edmondson (6-0, 182, Jr.) FS .................................. 9 ......................................... Montae Nicholson (6-2, 220, So.) 29 ................................................... Mark Meyers (6-0, 186, Jr.) 20 .................................Jalen Watts-Jackson (5-11, 192, R-Fr.) 42 ................................................Zac Leimbach (5-11, 195, Jr.) SS .................................. 26 ........................................... RJ Williamson (6-0, 216, Sr.-5) 10 ............................................ Matt Morrissey (6-2, 203, R-Fr.) 14 ........................................... Chris Laneaux (5-11, 208, Sr.-5) BC ................................. 7 ..............................................Demetrious Cox (6-1, 200, Jr.) 13 ...................................... Vayante Copeland (6-0, 195, R-Fr.) 21 .............................................. Justin Williams (6-0, 180, So.) SPECIAL TEAMS KO ................................. 24 .................................................Kevin Cronin (6-1, 225, Jr.) 4 ................................................. Michael Geiger (5-8, 186, Jr.) PK.................................. 4 ............................................... Michael Geiger (5-8, 186, Jr.) 24 ...................................................Kevin Cronin (6-1, 225, Jr.) P .................................... 25 ........................................Jake Hartbarger (6-4, 210, R-Fr.) 7 ................................................. Tyler O’Connor (6-3, 222, Jr.) SN.................................. 52 .......................................Taybor Pepper (SN, 6-5, 230, Sr.) 80 ...............................................Dylan Chmura (6-4, 258, So.) HLD ............................... 86 ........................................... Matt Macksood (5-11, 195, Jr.) 18 .............................................. Connor Cook (6-4, 220, Sr.-5)
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WR | 6-2 | 188 | SO. | SQ LAKE ORION, MICH. LAKE ORION Third-year walk-on wide receiver joined the team in 2013 . . . 2014 SEASON (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Did not see game action . . . 2013 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Two-year starter as a wide receiver for Coach Chris Bell at Lake Orion (Michigan) High School . . . named one of the top 75 players in Oakland County by The Oakland Press . . . played on the 2010 Division 1 state championship team . . . caught a 16-yard touchdown pass against Detroit Cass Tech in the state semifinals . . . also lettered in lacrosse and earned Michigan High School Lacrosse Coaches Association Division 1 all-state honorable mention accolades in 2011 . . . son of Paul and JoAnne Aiello . . . born Oct. 23, 1993 . . . political science major.
51 Dillon ALEXANDER DE | 6-3 | 238 | FR. | RS FORSYTH, GA. LAMBERT Second-year walk-on adds depth at defensive end . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Three-year starter on the defensive line at Lambert High School in Suwanee, Georgia . . . named team’s most valuable defensive lineman his senior season in 2013 . . . participated in the 2013 Senior All-Star Chamber Bowl on Dec. 21 at Riverwood High School . . . helped lead Lambert to a 6-5 record in 2013 and a berth in the Class 6A playoffs . . . recorded 43 tackles, including 15 sacks, as a senior . . . second-team All-6A Region selection by the league’s coaches and VYPE High School Sports . . . produced three tackles, including two sacks (10 yards), and forced a fumble in a 33-14 win over West Forsyth . . . registered four tackles and 2.5 sacks (15 yards) in a 41-20 victory over Chattahoochee . . . tallied seven stops against Alpharetta . . . had six tackles with two for losses against Johns Creek . . . collected three tackles, including 2.5 for losses with two sacks (10 yards), and recovered a fumble in a 24-23 win against Centennial . . . had a season-best eight stops and 3.5 tackles for loss, including 2.5 sacks (10 yards), against Northview . . . also lettered in lacrosse and was a second-team all-state defenseman as a senior in 2014 by the Georgia High School Boys Coaches Council . . . team captain also was named to the Forsyth County News All-County First Team . . . son of John and Lora Alexander . . . born Sept. 7, 1995 . . . communication major.
97 Justice ALEXANDER DE | 6-5 | 232 | FR. | HS MACEDONIA, OHIO NORDONIA
Inland All-District honors in 2014 . . . two-year starter for Coach Jeff Fox at Nordonia High School in Macedonia, Ohio . . . recorded a career-best 89 tackles as a senior, with 31.5 resulting in losses including a school-record 20.5 sacks, while helping the Knights (14-1) to the Suburban League title and a trip to the Division II championship game . . . also credited with three forced fumbles and a pass break-up in 2014 . . . made seven tackles, including two for losses (2 yards), vs. Cincinnati LaSalle in the state championship game . . . produced 12 tackles, including two sacks, a fumble and pass break-up in the regional final vs. Grafton Midview . . . posted nine stops, including four sacks, and forced two fumbles vs. Fremont Ross in the opening round of the playoffs . . . honorable mention AP Northeast Inland All-District selection as a junior . . . registered 42 tackles in 2013, with 11 resulting in losses including four sacks . . . tallied a season-high five stops, with two for losses including a sack, and blocked a punt vs. Medina Highland . . . his career totals include 131 tackles, with 42.5 for losses including 24.5 sacks . . . also competed on the Knights basketball team . . . son of Troy and Jennifer Alexander . . . born May 10, 1997 . . . pre-nursing major.
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OL | 6-2 | 298 | SO. | 1L HINSDALE, ILL. HINSDALE CENTRAL Second-year player enters preseason camp as the starting left guard . . . preseason All-Big Ten selection by Athlon Sports (fourth team) . . . 2014 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Named a first-team Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America and Scout.com . . . also earned Freshman All-America honors from Athlon Sports (third team) and CollegeFootballNews.com (honorable mention) . . . named to the ESPN.com and BTN.com Big Ten All-Freshman Teams . . . true freshman played in 12 games . . . saw time on the offensive line at both guard spots and center . . . also played on special teams . . . one of four true freshmen to letter for the Spartans in 2014 . . . played 316 snaps, recording 25.5 knockdowns and allowing only a half sack . . . started his first game at left guard vs. Wyoming in Week 4 and tallied a season-best 11.5 knockdowns as MSU rushed for 338 yards and didn’t allow a sack . . . played right guard, left guard and center during the first three games of the season (vs. Jacksonville State, Oregon and Eastern Michigan) . . . pressed into service during the season opener vs. Jacksonville State after starting left guard Travis Jackson left the game with an injury . . . played 34 snaps and recorded two dominators against the Gamecock . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Jan. 4 in San Antonio and was selected one of the captains on the East team . . . PrepStar All-American . . . ranked among the nation’s top players by 247Sports (No. 169) and ESPN.com (No. 256) . . . rated among the nation’s top offensive linemen by PrepStar (No. 37) . . . listed among the nation’s top centers by 247Sports (No. 2), Scout.com (No. 3), ESPN.com (No. 4) and Rivals.com (No. 5) . . . rated among the top players in the state by 247Sports (No. 5), ESPN.com (No. 9) and Rivals.com (No. 16) . . . ranked among the top players in the Midwest by ESPN.com (No. 29) . . . three-year starter at Hinsdale Central for Coach Rich Tarka . . . earned firstteam all-state honors (8A) from the Illinois High School Coaches Association and Chicago Tribune as a senior . . . two-time All-West Suburban Conference first-team honoree . . . also played on the defensive line, recording 16 tackles, including three for losses and one sack (11 yards), along with an interception and fumble recovery in 2013 . . . collected 25 stops and four sacks as a junior in 2012 and 21 tackles and three sacks as a sophomore in 2011 . . . first wrestler in school history to win four state medals (second at 285 pounds in 2014; first at 285 in 2013; third at 285 in 2012; third at 215 in 2011) . . . as a junior, won the 2013 3A state wrestling championship at heavyweight (285 pounds), finishing the season with a perfect 48-0 record . . . nearly claimed back-to-back state titles at 285 pounds, but lost in overtime in the championship match; finished his senior year with a 45-2 record . . . ranked sixth nationally at 285 pounds by IntermatWrestle.com . . . also won the state title in the shot put in 2013 . . . selected Chicago Sun-Times Male Athlete of the Year for 2013-14 . . . was named the No. 1 Doings/Pioneer Press West Group sports story of 2013 . . . son of John and Leslie Allen . . . his brother Jack is a fifth-year senior center for the Spartans . . . born Oct. 11, 1995 . . . accounting major.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated among the nation’s top defensive ends by Scout.com (No. 33) . . . also ranked among the country’s top weakside defensive ends by 247Sports.com (No. 34) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 120) . . . rated among Ohio’s top seniors by Scout.com (No. 26), 247Sports.com (No. 26), Rivals.com (No. 45) and ESPN.com (No. 50) . . . named to The Associated Press Division II All-Ohio first team as well as Cleveland.com and Akron Beacon Journal All-Star Teams as a senior . . . also earned All-Suburban League and AP Division II Northeast
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Third-year walk-on provides depth at wide receiever . . . made the transition from quarterback to wide receiver during spring practice . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Made his collegiate debut against Eastern Michigan in his only appearance of the season . . . 2013 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Did not see game action . . .
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by ESPN.com and BTN.com . . . winner of MSU’s Outstanding Underclass Lineman Award . . . versatile lineman started at center vs. Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Northwestern, Minnesota and TCU, and at left guard against Boise State, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Ohio State and Iowa . . . moved to center midway through the year following season-ending injury to Jackson . . . played 925 out of a possible 957 offensive snaps (97 percent), ranking behind only offensive guard Chris McDonald (in total plays) . . . ranked second on the team with 59 knockdowns, including a team-leading 14 dominators . . . turned in perhaps his top performance of the season in MSU’s 17-16 victory over TCU in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, producing nine knockdowns, including one dominator, and helping spring Le’Veon Bell for 145 yards on 32 carries against the Horned Frogs; TCU entered the game ranked 10th in the NCAA Football Subdivision in rushing defense, allowing just 103.9 yards per game . . . started at left guard in his collegiate debut against No. 24 Boise State . . . Academic All-Big Ten selection . . . 2011 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Co-Offensive Player of the Week vs. Florida Atlantic . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: PrepStar All-American . . . ranked among the nation’s top centers by Scouts.com (No. 7) and Scouts, Inc. (No. 10) . . . rated among the Top 25 seniors in Illinois by Rivals.com (No. 24) . . . three-year starter for Coach Mike DiMatteo at Hinsdale Central High School . . . Class 8A all-state selection as a senior by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association and Chicago Tribune . . . two-time all-conference pick . . . selected West Suburban Silver Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2010 after averaging 87 percent on his blocking assignments . . . two-way player also saw action at nose tackle . . . posted 20 tackles (19 solos, 1 assist) in 2010, including a career-best six stops - all solos - vs. Wheaton-Warrenville South . . . earned DuPage County all-area honors as a junior . . . anchored an offensive line that helped the Red Devils average 435.8 total yards in 2009, including 239.5 rushing yards per game (also scored 31 rushing touchdowns) . . . registered 18 tackles (16 solos, 2 assists) as a junior, including two sacks (18 yards) and a fumble recovery . . . made a season-high five tackles vs. Glenbard West . . . three-time all-state and all-conference wrestler . . . won Illinois Class 3A wrestling title at 285 pounds as a senior . . . set then school single-season records for wins (46) and near falls (29) in 2011 . . . graduated as Hinsdale Central’s all-time leader in career wins (143) . . . finished second in the state at 285 pounds in 2010 and second at 215 pounds in 2009 . . . son of John and Leslie Allen . . . his brother Brian is a sophomore offensive lineman on the Spartans . . . born Sept. 24, 1992 . . . majoring in hospitality business.
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Fifth-year senior and three-year letterwinner enters his fourth season as a starter on the offensive line . . . tough, tenacious lineman has played in 36 career games, including 35 starts (30 at center, five at left guard) . . . has registered 207.5 career knockdowns . . . featured on preseason watch lists for the Outland Trophy (nation’s most outstanding interior lineman), Lombardi Award (nation’s most outstanding college lineman) and Rimington Trophy (nation’s top center) . . . preseason All-America selection by Lindy’s (first team), Phil Steele (second team) and Athlon Sports (third team) . . . preseason firstteam All-Big Ten selection by Athlon Sports, Lindy’s, Phil Steele and Sporting News. . . . three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Named firstteam All-American by USA TODAY, becoming just the fourth Spartan center to earn firstteam All-America honors, joining Dick Tamburo (1952), Dan Currie (1957) and Dave Behrman (1962) . . . also the first Spartan offensive lineman to garner first-team AllAmerica status since Flozell Adams and Scott Shaw in 1997 . . . in addition, was selected a third-team All-American by The Associated Press and fourth-team All-American by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele . . . honorable mention All-American by SI.com . . . named one of six finalists for the Rimington Trophy (nation’s most outstanding center) . . . named first-team All-Big Ten by the coaches and media . . . MSU’s first All-Big Ten First Team center since Jason Strayhorn in 1998 . . . also named first-team All-Big Ten by ESPN.com, Athlon Sports and Phil Steele . . . offensive recipient of MSU’s Up Front Award (most outstanding lineman) . . . Academic All-Big Ten honoree for the third straight year . . . started 11 of MSU’s 13 games at center . . . didn’t allow a sack all season . . . led team with 18.5 dominators and ranked second with a career-best 85.5 knockdowns . . . anchored the line for the most prolific offense in school history, as the Spartans set school single-season records for points (559), total offense (6,510 yards; 500.8 yards per game), offensive touchdowns (70), rushing touchdowns (44), scoring average (43.0 points per game), rushing yards (3,057) and first downs (321) . . . the offensive line allowed just 11 sacks, which ranked as the fewest in the Big Ten and tied for third-fewest in the NCAA FBS . . . named to The Associated Press and SI.com All-Bowl Teams after MSU gained 552 total yards and 238 rushing yards – both the second-highest totals in Spartan bowl history – as the Spartans defeated No. 4 Baylor in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic, 42-41 . . . also named to the ESPN.com Big Ten All-Bowl Team and BTN.com All-Big Ten Postseason Team . . . had 11 knockdowns in the regular-season finale at Penn State, including three dominators, and was named the Spartan Offensive Player of the Week . . . recorded five knockdowns at Maryland, including three dominators . . . tallied 9.5 knockdowns vs. No. 14 Ohio State . . . compiled a career-best 12.5 knockdowns in the win over Michigan, including four dominators . . . did not play at Indiana due to an injury . . . recorded a team-best nine knockdowns vs. No. 19 Nebraska . . . had his streak of 15 consecutive starts snapped as he missed the Wyoming game due to an ankle injury . . . named Spartan Offensive Lineman of the Week after leading team with nine knockdowns in win over Eastern Michigan as MSU rushed for 336 yards . . . named the fourth game captain vs. Oregon . . . produced 10 knockdowns in the season opener vs. Jacksonville State, as MSU amassed 565 total yards . . . 2013 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Started the last 12 games at center . . . named second-team All-Big Ten by the media . . . named honorable mention All-Big Ten by the coaches . . . Academic All-Big Ten honoree for the second-straight year . . . recipient of MSU’s Outstanding Underclass Lineman Award (offense) . . . ranked third on the team with 68 knockdowns in the regular season . . . his 17.5 dominators in the regular season ranked second on the team . . . named to the ESPN.com Big Ten All-Bowl Team for his performance in the victory over No. 5 Stanford in the 100th Rose Bowl Game . . . produced a team-best seven knockdowns vs. No. 2 Ohio State in Big Ten Championship Game . . . had 9.5 knockdowns, including two dominators, at Northwestern . . . produced nine knockdowns in win over No. 23 Michigan . . . named Spartan Lineman of the Week after posting six knockdowns, including two dominators, vs. Purdue . . . recorded a season-best 10 knockdowns at Iowa, including 5.5 dominators, while playing 78 snaps . . . returned to the starting lineup at center in Week 3 vs. Youngstown State with Travis Jackson sidelined with an injury . . . recorded six knockdowns in 41 snaps vs. Youngstown State . . . missed the first two games of the 2013 season (vs. Western Michigan and South Florida) with turf toe . . . 2012 (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Started 12 games in 2012 as a red-shirt freshman (seven at center; five at left guard) and saw action in all 13 contests . . . named Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America (first team), Sporting News (first team) and CollegeFootballNews.com (second team) . . . also a Big Ten All-Freshman Team selection
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2012 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Three-year starter at quarterback for Coach Mark Hoffman at Valparaiso (Indiana) High School . . . earned All-Duneland Conference honors in 2011 . . . completed 123-of-219 throws (.562) for 1,664 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions as a senior . . . recorded two 200-yard passing games in 2011 . . . connected on 14-of-28 passes for 228 yards, two TDs and an interception vs. Lake Central . . . hit 16-of-17 passes for a career-best 257 yards, three TDs and an interception vs. Michigan City . . . also scored a rushing TD vs. Michigan City . . . led the Vikings to a school-record 13 wins in 2010 while advancing to the state semifinals . . . accounted for 1,800 yards total offense and 26 TDs as a junior . . . completed 107-of-210 passes (.510) for 1,574 yards, 23 TDs and seven interceptions in 2010 . . . went 20-for-30 for 241 yards, two TDs and one interception vs. Fishers . . . threw a career-best four TD passes vs. East Chicago Central . . . hit 11-of-16 throws for 220 yards and three scores vs. Michigan City . . . rushed 74 times for 226 yards and three TDs as a junior . . . son of Paul and Rosemary Andrie . . . born June 25, 1993 . . . father Paul, a three-year letterman at Yale (1981-83), earned first-team All-Ivy honors as a running back in 1982 . . . majoring in advertising.
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WR | 5-11 | 184 | SR.-5 | 2L SAGINAW, MICH. TENNESSEE Fifth-year senior enters preseason camp as a co-starter on the depth chart at flanker after excelling during spring practice . . . had 11 catches for 130 yards during two spring scrimmages and the Green-White spring game . . . led all players with five catches for 51 yards in the spring game . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Made four appearances (Jacksonville State, Eastern Michigan, Wyoming, Rutgers) to earn his second letter . . . had two catches for 11 yards . . . 2013 SEASON: Had one catch for 7 yards against Western Michigan in his only action of the season . . . named Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week vs. Youngstown State . . . named Scout Team Co-Offensive Player of the Week vs. Michigan . . . 2012 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Transfer from Tennessee enrolled at Michigan State on Jan. 9, 2012, for the beginning of the spring semester . . . ruled eligible to play in 2012 after the NCAA granted his request for a residence waiver; transferred from Tennessee so he could be closer to his hometown of Saginaw, Michigan, and his father William, who is battling heart and kidney problems . . . saw action in seven games in 2012 . . . had three catches for 69 yards (23.0 avg.) . . . had a 12-yard catch vs. Northwestern . . . recorded a 9-yard reception vs. Iowa . . . had 52 all-purpose yards at Central Michigan, including a 48-yard reception and a 4-yard rush . . . 2011 SEASON (TENNESSEE): True freshman played in all 12 games with one start (at Arkansas) . . . had 24 catches for 242 yards (10.1 average) and two TDs . . . was third on team in catches and fifth in receiving yards . . . his 24 catches tied for second most by a true freshman in UT history with William Howard (1984), only behind Kelley Washington’s 64 in 2001 . . . his 242 yards were the sixth most by a true freshman in UT history . . . had three or more catches in six different games . . . had three catches for 20 yards at Kentucky . . . had an 8-yard catch at No. 8 Arkansas in first-career start . . . hauled in three receptions for 47 yards vs. Middle Tennessee State . . . produced three catches for career-high tying 59 yards vs. No. 14 South Carolina . . . had three receptions for 22 yards vs. Georgia . . . scored first two TDs of career on 13- and 8-yard receptions vs. Buffalo; finished with three catches for 27 yards . . . had a breakout game with eight receptions for 59 yards for first career catches at No. 16 Florida; it marked the most catches by a UT freshman since Washington (11) vs. LSU in 2001 SEC Championship Game . . . was one of 12 true freshmen to make debut vs. Montana . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the top prospects in the nation by ESPN.com (No. 57) and Rivals.com (No. 84) . . . member of the ESPNU 150 Team and Rivals.com 100 Team . . . ranked among the top wide receivers in the nation by Scout.com (No. 8), ESPN.com (No. 9) and Rivals.com (No. 12) . . . named to the Class of 2011 Sporting News Top 100 (No. 24 overall/No. 2 wide receiver) . . . ranked among the top players in Michigan by Rivals.com (No. 2) . . . selected to U.S. Army All-America Bowl . . . earned Division 1-2 all-state honors as a senior and junior . . . as a senior, led the Saginaw Valley League with 42 receptions for 782 yards and eight touchdowns while adding six more TDs rushing and returning kicks; finished season with more than 1,200 all-purpose yards . . . had 41 receptions for 876 yards and 10 TDs as a junior . . . racked up more than 2,100 all-purpose yards and 15 total TDs in his high school career . . . defensively, collected 46 tackles, three interceptions and 26 pass breakups . . . three-year starter for the Trojans under Coach Gary Lee . . . also lettered in basketball and track and field . . . son of William and Virginia Arnett . . . born June 27, 1992 . . . majoring in communication.
ARNETT’S STATISTICS RECEIVING G/GS 2011 * 12/1 2012 7/0 2013 1/0 2014 4/0 Career 24/1 * at Tennessee
NO. 24 3 1 2 30
YDS. 242 69 7 11 329
AVG. 10.1 23.0 7.0 5.5 11.0
TD 2 0 0 0 2
LG 35 48 7 6 48
YPG 20.2 9.9 7.0 2.3 13.7
87 Edward BARKSDALE III WR | 6-2 | 199 | JR. | 1L SOLON, OHIO SOLON Fourth-year walk-on adds depth at wide receiver . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in the first season games of the season, primarily on special teams, to earn his first letter . . . had two catches for 16 yards vs. Wyoming . . . named Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week vs. Penn State . . . selected Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Nebraska . . . 2013 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Saw action in four games (vs. Youngstown State, Illinois, Northwestern and Minnesota) . . . named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week a team-high three times (vs. Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota) . . . 2012: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week vs. Minnesota . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Three-year starter for Coach Jim McQuaide at Solon (Ohio) High School . . . helped the Comets to a combined record of 34-4 (.895), including three-straight Northeast Ohio Conference Valley Division Championships and three-consecutive playoff appearances . . . earned Associated Press honorable mention Northeast All-District and first-team all-league honors as a senior after finishing second on the team in receptions with 32 for 411 yards (12.8 avg.) and five touchdowns in 2011 . . . caught six passes for 114 yards in the regional semifinals vs. Mentor, including TD grabs for 4 and 70 yards . . . had six catches for 53 yards and a score in the regular-season meeting vs. Mentor . . . named one of the team captains and one of the NOC Scholar-Athlete Award recipients . . . ranked among the Top 50 players in Northeast Ohio by The Plain Dealer (No. 35) heading into his senior season . . . ranked second on the team with 20 receptions for 383 yards (19.2 avg.) and four TDs as a junior en route to being named honorable mention all-league . . . had a season-best two TD catches vs. Worthington Kilbourne . . . burst onto the scene as a sophomore, earning first-team all-league honors after catching 38 passes for 578 yards (15.2 avg.) and five scores . . . his 38 receptions ranked as the sixth-best single-season total in Solon history . . . had two TD receptions each vs. Parma and Strongsville . . . his prep career totals included 90 receptions for 1,372 yards (15.2 avg.) and 14 TDs . . . talented midfielder earned Division I First-Team All-Ohio honors (Ohio High School Lacrosse Association) as both a junior and senior . . . also named to the Northeast Ohio Division I All-Region first team in 2012 . . . totaled 27 points (19 goals, 8 assists) in 2011 . . . son of Ed and Michelle Barksdale . . . born July 22, 1993 . . . majoring in kinesiology.
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OT | 6-5 | 316 | FR. | RS CLARKSTON, MICH. CLARKSTON Second-year player provides depth on the offensive line at left tackle . . . made the transition from the defensive line to the offensive line during spring practice . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Jacksonville State . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top defensive tackles by Scout.com (No. 29) and Rivals.com (No. 38) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . rated among the state’s top seniors by the Lansing State Journal (No. 8), Rivals.com (No. 10), National Underclassmen (No. 13), ESPN.com (No. 20), The Detroit News (No. 27) and Detroit Free Press (No. 31) . . . All-Oakland Activities Association Red selection anchored a defensive unit that allowed just 14.7 points per game in 2013 . . . recorded 30 tackles (10 solos, 20 assists) as a senior, with six resulting in losses
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Second-year player will compete for playing time at Mike linebacker . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . selected Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week against Eastern Michigan . . . also named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week twice (vs. Wyoming and Rutgers) . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played linebacker in the inaugural Border Classic as Team Michigan defeated Team Ohio, 27-14, on June 14, 2014, in Findlay, Ohio . . . named to the Scout 300 (No. 291) as one the nation’s top seniors . . . ranked among the nation’s top outside linebackers (No. 23) by Rivals.com and top safeties (No. 24) by Scout.com . . . rated as one of the nation’s top athletes by ESPN.com (No. 48) and 247Sports (No. 99) . . . listed as one of the top seniors in the state of Michigan by the Lansing State Journal (No. 4), ESPN.com (No. 6), The Detroit News (No. 12), Detroit Free Press (No. 13) and 247Sports (No. 20) . . . named one of the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 40) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . three-year starter for Coach Greg Vaughan at St. Francis High School in Traverse City, Michigan . . . earned 2012 Associated Press Division 7-8 all-state special mention honors . . . collected 48 tackles and two interceptions in eight games as a senior in 2013; also compiled 666 rushing yards and 81 receiving yards on the offensive side of the ball . . . rushed for 176 yards and four touchdowns in a Homecoming win over Charlevoix . . . helped lead the Gladiators to an 11-2 record, the Lake Michigan Conference title, and a berth in the Division 7 state semifinals his junior year in 2012 . . . was also a four-year starter in basketball . . . son of Shane and LeeAnn Bullough . . . born Sept. 7, 1995 . . . becomes a third-generation Spartan, following in the footsteps of his grandfather Hank (guard, 1952-54) and father Shane (linebacker, 1983-86) who played football at Michigan State . . . his grandfather Jim Morse (halfback, 1954-56) played for Coach Terry Brennan at Notre Dame . . . his uncles Chuck Bullough (Michigan State, linebacker, 1988-91), Bobby Morse (Michigan State, running back, 1983-86) and Jim Morse (Notre Dame, cornerback, 1976-77) played college football . . . his brother Max was a four-year letterwinner (2010-13) and three-year starter at middle linebacker for the Spartans; he’s currently on the roster for the Houston Texans for the 2015 season . . . his brother Riley is currently a junior linebacker on the Spartan roster . . . majoring in finance.
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Fourth-year player and two-year letterwinner enters preseason camp as the starter at Mike linebacker . . . played a majority of the 2014 season at Sam linebacker, but moved to Mike late in the regular season following an injury to Jon Reschke . . . solidified his position as the starter at Mike with a productive spring season . . . led all players with seven tackles, including a 1-yard sack, in the Green-White spring game . . . returned to the defensive side of the ball at linebacker in spring practice in 2014 after spending the 2013 season at running back and fullback . . . has 32 career tackles in 27 games . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in all 13 games, including his first career start against Eastern Michigan in Week 3 . . . ranked 10th on the team with 71 production points during the regular season . . . collected a career-high 29 tackles, including four for losses (17 yards) . . . ranked fifth on the team with 3.5 sacks (17 yards) . . . tied for fourth on the team with two interceptions . . . recorded two tackles, including a half sack (3 yards), in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic victory against No. 4 Baylor . . . had a huge final series against the Bears to help seal the victory, registering a half sack of Bryce Petty, along with teammate Marcus Rush, on second down with seven seconds left, and intercepting a pass on third down with two seconds remaining in the game . . . credited with a career-high five stops at Penn State, including a half sack (4 yards) . . . recorded his first career interception and had two tackles vs. Rutgers . . . compiled 19 production points at Maryland, including a 4-yard sack . . . tallied 17 production points vs. No. 19 Nebraska (three tackles, fumble recovery) . . . collected two stops, including a 4-yard sack, vs. Wyoming . . . posted three tackles in his first career start vs. Eastern Michigan . . . recorded three tackles in the season opener vs. Jacksonville State, including a half sack (2 yards) . . . 2013 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Made the transition from linebacker to running back during the last half of spring practice . . . moved into the role of fullback at the beginning of the Big Ten season . . . primarily saw action on special teams . . . saw action at linebacker during bowl practices . . . ranked fifth on the team in rushing (83 yards) and carries (22) . . . also had three receptions for 11 yards . . . collected three tackles on special teams . . . had 34 rushing yards on 10 carries (3.4 avg.) vs. Youngstown State . . . rushed for 36 yards on six attempts (6.0 avg.), including a 19-yard gain, in win over South Florida . . . collected 12 yards on five carries in his collegiate debut vs. Western Michigan . . . rushed for 46 yards on 11 carries for the White in the spring game while also playing linebacker for the Green . . . 2012: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Player of the Week a team-high three times . . . named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Central Michigan . . . earned Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week accolades vs. Wisconsin . . . named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Minnesota . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top outside linebackers by Scout.com (No. 44) and Rivals.com (No. 52) . . . also listed among the country’s top safeties by ESPN.com (No. 37) . . . named to SuperPrep’s and PrepStar’s All-Midwest Teams . . . rated among the state’s top seniors by Lansing State Journal (No. 11), Rivals.com (No. 13), ESPN.com (No. 15), The Detroit News (No. 16) and Detroit Free Press (No. 22) . . . started 29 career games at quarterback for Coach Greg Vaughan at St. Francis High School in Traverse City, Michigan . . . also saw action at linebacker and safety during his prep career . . . suffered a broken collarbone in the fifth game of 2011 season . . . accounted for 619 total yards and 10 touchdowns in five games . . . completed 21-of-43 passes (.488) for 292 yards and four TDs as a senior . . . rushed 42 times for 327 yards (7.8 avg.) and six scores in 2011 . . . also credited with 31 tackles, including 2.5 for losses (15 yards), three pass break-ups and a forced fumble as a senior . . . produced 927 total yards and 16 TDs in 2010 . . . hit 38-of-86 throws (.442) for 654 yards, six TDs and four interceptions as a junior . . . added 273 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs in 2010 . . . recorded 67 tackles, including 1.5 for losses, three pass break-ups and an interception as a junior . . . posted a career-best 16 tackles vs. Grayling in 2010 . . . voted the team’s offensive MVP as a sophomore after leading the Gladiators to the state title . . . completed 36-of-62 (.581) for 598 yards, 12 TDs and five interceptions in 2009 . . . totaled 10 tackles and an interception as a sophomore . . . son of Shane and LeeAnn Bullough . . . born Nov. 23, 1993 . . . is a third-generation Spartan, following in the footsteps of his grandfather Hank (guard, 1952-54) and father Shane (linebacker, 1983-86) who played football at Michigan State . . . his grandfather Jim Morse (halfback, 1954-56) played for Coach Terry Brennan at Notre Dame . . . his uncles Chuck Bullough (Michigan State, linebacker, 1988-91), Bobby Morse (Michigan State, running back, 1983-86) and Jim Morse (Notre Dame, cornerback, 1976-77) played college football . . . his brother Max was a four-year letterwinner (2010-13) and three-year starter at middle linebacker for the Spartans; he’s currently on the roster for the Houston Texans for the 2015 season . . . his brother Byron is currently a red-shirt freshman linebacker on the Spartan roster . . . majoring in media and information.
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Second-year player provides depth at defensive end . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week twice (vs. Nebraska and Rutgers) . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected to play for the South Division I-III team in the North-South Ohio Classic April 26 at Welcome Stadium in Dayton, Ohio . . . ranked among the nation’s top defensive ends by ESPN.com (No. 72) and Scout.com (No. 108) and top weakside defensive ends by 247Sports (No. 50) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . rated among Ohio’s top seniors by ESPN.com (No. 40), Rivals.com (No. 53) and 247Sports (No. 57) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN. com (No. 97) . . . two-year starter for Coach Byron Mattox at Walnut Ridge High School in Columbus, Ohio . . . sidelined for his entire senior season with a shoulder injury . . . set career highs for tackles (66) and sacks (13) as a junior . . . recorded 49 tackles as a sophomore, with 17.5 resulting in losses including 7.5 sacks . . . also lettered in basketball and track . . . son of Jason and Carol Powell . . . born April 5, 1996 . . . majoring in communication.
LB | 6-2 | 230 | JR. | 2L TRAVERSE CITY, MICH. ST. FRANCIS
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including a sack . . . posted three tackles, with two for losses including a 6-yard sack, in Clarkston’s 32-14 win over Detroit Catholic Central in the 2013 Division 1 state championship game . . . made three stops, including two for losses, vs. Rochester as a senior . . . son of Fred and Diane Beedle . . . born Aug. 20, 1996 . . . kinesiology major.
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BULLOUGH’S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 5, vs. Penn State (11/29/14) Tackles for loss: 1, twice (last vs. Maryland, 11/15/14) Sacks: 1, twice (last vs. Maryland, 11/15/14) Interceptions: 1, twice (last vs. Baylor, 1/1/15) Carries: 10 vs. Youngstown State (9/14/13) Rushing Yards: 36 vs. South Florida (9/7/13) BULLOUGH’S STATISTICS (DEFENSE) G/GS UT AT TM TFL 2013 14/0 1 2 3 0-0 2014 13/1 15 14 29 4-17 Career 27/1 16 16 32 4-17
SACKS 0-0 3.5-17 3.5-17
BULLOUGH’S STATISTICS (OFFENSE) RUSHING G/GS ATT YDS. AVG. 2013 14/0 22 83 3.8
TD 0
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LG 7
REC. 3
YDS. 11
AVG. 3.7
TD 0
BULLOUGH’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2014 DEFENSE UT AT TM TFL SACKS Jacksonville State 2 1 3 0.5-2 0.5-2 Oregon 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 Eastern Michigan 1 2 3 0.5-0 0-0 Wyoming 2 0 2 1-4 1-4 Nebraska 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 Purdue 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 Indiana 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 Michigan 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 Ohio State 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 Maryland 1 0 1 1-4 1-4 Rutgers 0 2 2 0-0 0-0 Penn State 1 4 5 0.5-4 0.5-4 Baylor 1 1 2 0.5-3 0.5-3 Totals 15 14 29 4-17 3.5-17
INT 0-0 2-(-1) 2-(-1)
PBU 0 0 0
LG 19
YPG 5.9
INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-(-1) 2-(-1)
PBU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FR 0-0 1-0 1-0
FR 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1-0
FF 0 0 0
FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
16 Aaron BURBRIDGE WR | 6-1 | 208 | SR. | 3L FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. HARRISON Fourth-year senior and three-year letterwinner enters preseason camp as the starting split end . . . has 80 catches for 916 yards (11.4 avg.) and three touchdowns in 37 career games, including 10 starts . . . also has 105 rushing yards on 13 carries (8.1 avg.) . . . preseason All-Big Ten selection by Athlon Sports (fourth team) . . . missed a majority of spring practice (foot) but is healthy to begin the season . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Ranked tied for second on the team with 29 catches for 358 yards (12.3 avg.) . . . the 29 catches tied a career high . . . also had 39 rushing yards on eight carries (4.9 avg.) . . . 19 of his 29 catches (65 percent) went for either a first down or a touchdown . . . had four receptions of 20-plus yards . . . offensive recipient of MSU’s Tommy Love Award (most improved player) . . . caught four passes for 57 yards, including a career-long 39-yard reception, in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic win over No. 4 Baylor . . . had three catches for 32 yards at Penn State . . . had four receptions for 41 yards vs. No. 14 Ohio State . . . caught two passes for 35 yards in the win over Michigan . . . had a season-high five catches for 48 yards at Indiana . . . recorded his first receiving touchdown of the season with an acrobatic 13-yard TD catch in the third quarter at Purdue; finished the game with 35 all-purpose yards (three rushes for 14 yards; two catches for 21 yards) . . . had two receptions for 37 yards vs. No. 19 Nebraska . . . hauled in two catches for 30 yards, including a 22-yarder, at No. 3 Oregon . . . had 26 all-purpose yards in the season opener vs. Jacksonville State (two carries for 18 yards; one catch for 8 yards) . . . 2013 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Ranked fifth on the team with 22 receptions for 194 yards (8.8 avg.) . . . had 62 rushing yards on four attempts (15.5 avg.) . . . also saw action on special teams . . . was slowed by a hamstring injury in the middle of the season . . . compiled 47 all-purpose yards vs. Minnesota (two catches for 12 yards; 35-yard rush) . . . had two catches for 22 yards at Northwestern in
his first extended action since Oct. 5 at Iowa . . . saw limited action against Nebraska and Michigan . . . did not play at Illinois (injury) . . . saw limited action against Purdue (injury) . . . had four receptions for 20 yards at No. 22 Notre Dame . . . caught three passes for 44 yards, including a 26-yard reception, vs. Youngstown State . . . had four catches for 16 yards in season opener against Western Michigan. . . . 2012 SEASON (FRESHMAN): True freshman saw action in 11 games, including seven starts (Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Northwestern, Minnesota, TCU) . . . ranked fifth on the team in receiving yards (364) and sixth in receptions (29) . . . had five catches of 20-plus yards . . . named to Big Ten All-Freshman Team by ESPN.com and BTN.com . . . among Big Ten freshmen, ranked second in receptions (29) and tied for second in receiving yards (364) . . . 13 of his 29 catches (45 percent) resulted in a first down . . . had three receptions for 22 yards, including a 15-yard touchdown in the third quarter, in the 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl victory over TCU . . . collected four receptions for 47 yards vs. Northwestern, including his first career touchdown catch on a 15-yard pass from Andrew Maxwell . . . led the Spartans with six catches for 51 yards at No. 23 Michigan . . . had five catches for 89 yards vs. Iowa . . . became just the second freshman - and first true freshman - in Michigan State history to record a 100-yard receiving game, with eight receptions for 134 yards as the Spartans rallied from a 17-point deficit for a 31-27 victory at Indiana; his totals marked season highs for a Spartan wide receiver . . . named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for his performance against the Hoosiers . . . the 134 receiving yards also set a Spartan single-game freshman record (previous: red-shirt freshman Terry Love had nine catches for 103 yards vs. Iowa in 2004) . . . helped spark MSU’s second-half rally against the Hoosiers, with five receptions for 96 yards coming after halftime; he had at least one reception on four of MSU’s five scoring drives . . . caught two passes for 14 yards in his collegiate debut against Central Michigan . . . missed a majority of preseason camp with a knee injury . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: SuperPrep and PrepStar All-American . . . ranked among the nation’s top players by Scout.com (No. 63), 247Sports.com (No. 85), Rivals.com (No. 103) and CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 119) . . . rated among the country’s top wide receivers by Scout.com (No. 9), 247Sports.com (No. 9), SuperPrep (No. 10), Rivals.com (No. 16), CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 19) and ESPN.com (No. 44) . . . ranked the state’s No. 1 senior by Rivals.com, 247Sports.com, Detroit Free Press and Lansing State Journal . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by SuperPrep (No. 5) and ESPN.com (No. 32) . . . selected to play in the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association 2012 East-West All-Star Game . . . two-year starter for Coach John Herrington at Harrison High School in Farmington Hills, Michigan . . . two-time Detroit Free Press All-State Dream Team selection (2010, 2011) . . . named to the 2011 Associated Press and Detroit News Division 1-2 All-State Team . . . had 32 receptions for 753 yards (23.5 avg.) and six touchdowns as a senior . . . also returned an interception 99 yards for a TD and a kickoff 95 yards for a score in 2011 . . . caught four passes for 121 yards, including a 69-yard TD grab, in the 2011 playoff opener vs. Birmingham Seaholm . . . had 215 receiving yards and three TD receptions vs. Southfield-Lathrup as a senior . . . had 36 catches for 720 yards (20.0 avg.) and nine TDs as a junior while helping lead the Hawks to a perfect 14-0 record and the Division 2 state championship . . . accounted for 613 combined return yards in 2010 . . . recorded 24 tackles, 13 pass break-ups and five interceptions as a junior, returning two of those picks for TDs . . . had eight receptions for 123 yards and two scores (26 and 10 yards) vs. Lowell in 2010 state championship game . . . caught 46 passes for 752 yards (16.3 avg.) and eight TDs as a sophomore . . . son of Nora Clemons Florence . . . born Dec. 23, 1993 . . . sociology major. BURBRIDGE’S CAREER HIGHS Receiving Yards: 134, vs. Indiana (10/6/12) Receptions: 8, vs. Indiana (10/6/12) TD Catches: 1, three times (last vs. Purdue, 10/11/14) Rushing Yards: 35, vs. Minnesota (11/30/13) Carries: 3, vs. Purdue (10/11/14) BURBRIDGE’S STATISTICS RECEIVING G/GS REC. 2012 11/7 29 2013 13/3 22 2014 13/0 29 Career 37/10 80
YDS. 364 194 358 916
AVG. 12.6 8.8 12.3 11.4
TD 2 0 1 3
LG 38 26 39 39
RUSHING 2012 2013 2014 Career
AVG. 4.0 15.5 4.9 8.1
TD 0 0 0 0
LG 4 35 15 35
YPG 0.4 4.8 3.2 2.9
ATT 1 4 8 13
YDS. 4 62 39 105
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YPG 33.1 14.9 27.5 24.8
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DE | 6-5 | 250 | SR.-5 | 3L MIDDLETOWN, N.J. MIDDLETOWN NORTH
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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s Top 250 prospects by Rivals.com (No. 241) . . . rated among the country’s top cornerbacks by Rivals.com (No. 25), ESPN.com (No. 28), Scout.com (No. 33) and 247Sports.com (No. 52) . . . listed among the Midlands’ top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 84) . . . ranked among the state’s top seniors by Rivals.com (No. 31), Scout.com (No. 44), ESPN.com (No. 69) and 247Sports.com (No. 71) . . . rated among the state’s Top 100 prospects by Lone Star Gridiron . . . listed among among the Top 30 Central Texas seniors by the Waco Tribune . . . two-year starter for Coach Jeff Neill at West Mesquite (Texas) High School . . . named to the 12-5A all-district first team as a kick returner in 2014 despite playing in only five games (knee injury) . . . returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown vs. South Garland . . . returned a punt 75 yards for another score . . . his 50-yard punt return set up a TD vs.
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CB | 5-11 | 170 | FR. | HS MESQUITE, TEXAS WEST MESQUITE
Fifth-year senior and three-year letterwinner enters his third season as a starting defensive end in 2015 . . . two-time second-team All-American (2013, 2014) and two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection (2013, 2014) . . . has 82 tackles, including 29 for losses (186 yards) with 16.5 sacks (137 yards) . . . dynamic playmaker has appeared in 40 career games, including 27 consecutive starts (28 starts overall) . . . ranks among MSU’s all-time leaders in tackles for loss yardage (sixth with 186), sack yardage (seventh with 137), sacks (tied for eighth with 16.5), fumble recoveries (tied for 10th with five) and tackles for loss (tied for 14th with 29) . . . 35 percent of his career tackles have gone for losses (29 TFLs/82 tackles) . . . one of 13 defensive players on the Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List . . . featured on preseason watch lists for the Bednarik Award (defensive player of the year) and Lombardi Award (lineman of the year) . . . also named to the Nagurski Trophy (nation’s most outstanding defensive player) and Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch Lists . . . preseason All-America selection by Athlon Sports (first team), Lindy’s (first team), Phil Steele (second team) and Sporting News (second team) . . . preseason first-team All-Big Ten pick by Athlon Sports, Lindy’s, Phil Steele and Sporting News . . . ranks among college football’s top edge defenders (No. 6) to watch in 2015, according to Lance Zierlein of NFL.com . . . rated among Top 25 front seven players (No. 3) and among the nation’s top 50 players (No. 23) by Sporting News . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Named a second-team Walter Camp All-American for the second consecutive season . . . also named a second-team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America and Phil Steele, and a fourth-team All-American by Athlon Sports . . . honorable mention All-American by SI.com . . . first-team All-Big Ten selection by both the coaches and media for the second year in a row . . . joined College Football Hall of Famer Charles “Bubba” Smith (1965-66) and Sam Williams (1957-58) as the only other Spartan defensive ends to earn back-to-back first-team All-Big Ten honors . . . also a first-team All-Big Ten selection by ESPN.com and Athlon Sports . . . elected one of three captains by his teammates . . . named one of 12 semifinalists for the Lombardi Award (college lineman/linebacker of the year) . . . selected as one of 20 semifinalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award (nation’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player) . . . named one of 20 quarterfinalists for the Lott IMPACT Trophy . . . defensive recipient of MSU’s Up Front Award (most outstanding lineman) . . . recorded a career-high 39 tackles, most among Spartan defensive linemen . . . led the Spartans with a career-high eight sacks (91 yards) and tied for the team lead with 12.5 tackles for loss (109 yards) . . . ranked fourth on the team with 145 production points during the regular season . . . ranked second in the Big
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LG 8 22 14 0 22 13 18 25 19 14 15 16 39 39
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated among the state’s top seniors by 247Sports.com (No. 48) . . . two-year starter at left tackle for Coach Tim Baechler at Canton (Michigan) High School . . . started the first two games in 2014 but missed the remainder of his senior year with an ankle injury . . . named 2014 HYPE Metro Detroit Football Showcase Offensive Lineman MVP . . . honorable mention all-conference selection in 2013 . . . also lettered in track and field . . . recorded personal bests of 142-8 in the discus and 45-11 in the shot put . . . son of Todd and Debbie Caflisch . . . started his prep career as a snapper at Mandeville (Louisiana) High School in 2012 . . . born Sept. 20, 1996 . . . majoring in computer science.
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YDS 8 30 14 0 37 21 48 34 41 14 22 32 57 358
OL | 6-4 | 291 | FR. | HS CANTON, MICH. CANTON
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LG 10 20 26 7 10 14 0
0 0 2 2 1 0 22
YDS TD 16 0 20 0 44 0 20 0 22 0 24 0 0 0 -DNP-INJURED0 0 0 0 22 0 12 0 14 0 0 0 194 0 TD 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Collin CAFLISCH
35 38 19 0 7 26 0 15 38
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2014 RECEIVING Jacksonville State Oregon Eastern Michigan Wyoming Nebraska Purdue Indiana Michigan Ohio State Maryland Rutgers Penn State Baylor Totals
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Wylie . . . selected to the 10-4A all-district first team as a junior . . . recorded 38 tackles and 15 pass break-ups in 2013 . . . had 37 receptions for 496 yards (13.4 avg.) and two TDs as a junior . . . also saw action at quarterback in wildcat formations in 2013 . . . threeyear letterman for the Wrangler track and field team . . . son of Steven Butler and Ladrida Bagley . . . born Nov. 25, 1996 . . . psychology major.
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GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS - RECEIVING 2012 RECEIVING NO. YDS TD Boise State -DNPCentral Michigan 2 14 0 Notre Dame 0 0 0 Eastern Michigan 0 0 0 Ohio State -DNPIndiana 8 134 0 Iowa 5 89 0 Michigan 6 51 0 Wisconsin 0 0 0 Nebraska 1 7 0 Northwestern 4 47 1 Minnesota 0 0 0 TCU 3 22 1 Totals 29 364 2
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Ten and sixth in the NCAA FBS in both tackles for loss yardage (109 yards) and sack yardage (91) . . . also ranked among the Big Ten leaders in sacks (tied for fifth with 0.62 per game) and tackles for loss (tied for 11th with 0.96 per game) . . . ranked third in MSU single-season history in tackles for loss yardage (109) . . . had a tackle for loss in 10 of MSU’s 13 games . . . helped anchor a Spartan defensive unit that led the FBS in rushing defense (88.5 yards per game) . . . recorded two tackles, including 1.5 sacks for 12 yards, and a forced fumble in MSU’s 42-41 come-from-behind win over No. 4 Baylor in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic . . . posted four stops in MSU’s regular-season finale victory at Penn State . . . recorded a tackle for loss in his eighth straight game with a 2-yard loss at Maryland; had three tackles overall against the Terrapins as MSU held UMD to 6 yards rushing . . . led the Spartan defense with 19 production points vs. No. 14 Ohio State; recorded five tackles, including 1.5 for loss (9 yards) with a half sack (4 yards) and one QB hurry against the Buckeyes . . . led Spartan defensive linemen with 15 production points in the win over Michigan, including three solo tackles with a 5-yard sack . . . led the Spartans with 17 production points at Indiana; had four tackles, including two for losses (20 yards) and one sack (11 yards) against the Hoosiers . . . collected 24 production points in victory at Purdue with five tackles, including a 15-yard sack . . . had productive game in win over No. 19 Nebraska, recording four tackles, including a 7-yard sack, three QB hurries and also recovered a fumble and returned it 38 yards . . . blocked a 42-yard field-goal attempt and recorded a 14-yard sack in the win over Wyoming . . . collected two tackles, including a 2-yard loss, and produced three QB hits to rank second on the team with 15 production points vs. Eastern Michigan . . . posted four stops at No. 3 Oregon . . . recorded a 23-yard sack on a fourth-down play in the third quarter vs. Jacksonville State; had two tackles overall with two QB hits and one QB hurry to total 17 production points against the Gamecocks. . . . 2013 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Named the Smith-Brown Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year (named for Michigan State’s Bubba Smith and Penn State’s Courtney Brown) . . . earned All-America honors from Walter Camp (second team), Associated Press (second team), SI.com (second team), USA TODAY (second team), Athlon Sports (second team) and Lindy’s (third team) . . . first-team All-Big Ten selection by both the coaches and media . . . also earned first-team All-Big Ten accolades from ESPN.com, Sporting News, CollegeFootballNews.com and Athlon Sports . . . named recipient of the 2013 National Defensive Performer of the Year and Defensive Lineman Trophy by the College Football Performance Awards . . . was one of six finalists for the Ted Hendricks Award (nation’s best defensive end) . . . named to the CollegeFootballNews. com All-Sophomore Team (first team) . . . ranked one of the top 30 players (No. 12) in the Big Ten by CollegeFootballNews.com . . . recipient of MSU’s Outstanding Underclass Lineman Award (defense) . . . ranked tied for second in NCAA FBS with four fumble recoveries, including two returns for touchdowns (16 yards vs. Western Michigan; 4 yards vs. South Florida) . . . tied for the FBS lead with three defensive TDs, as he also had a 56-yard interception return vs. South Florida . . . his three defensive TDs tied a modernday Michigan State single-season record (games dating back to 1946), and he was the first Spartan to accomplish the feat in the first two games of the season . . . became the first Spartan defensive player to score three TDs in one season since linebacker T.J. Turner accounted for three in 12 games in 1999 . . . his four fumble recoveries tied for fifth most in an MSU single-season . . . led team and ranked tied for second in the Big Ten with 7.5 sacks (45 yards) . . . ranked second on the team and tied for sixth in the Big Ten with 14 tackles for loss (75 yards) . . . led team with 18 quarterback hurries . . . also led the team with 34 QB hits, including a career-best seven against Michigan . . . ranked second on the defense with 238 production points . . . led Spartan defensive linemen with 37 tackles . . . registered four tackles, including a half sack (3 yards), and had a QB hurry in Big Ten Championship Game against No. 2 Ohio State . . . recorded a career-high seven tackles, including 2.5 for loss (12 yards) and a half sack (1 yard), against Minnesota . . . forced a fumble and also recovered a fumble to go along with two tackles at Nebraska . . . named CBSSports.com National Co-Defensive Player of the Week after producing career bests in tackles for loss (3.0 for 19 yards) and sacks (2.0 for 17 yards) in win over No. 23 Michigan; totaled six tackles and a team-best 33 production points against the Wolverines . . . collected three stops, including 1.5 for losses (8 yards), at Illinois; forced a fumble in the second quarter that eventually led to MSU’s first TD of the game against the Fighting Illini . . . had two tackles, including a 3-yard sack, and was credited with three QB hits vs. Purdue . . . tallied a 9-yard sack vs. Indiana . . . had four QB hurries and three tackles, including a half tackle for loss, in road win at Iowa; also had six QB hits against the Hawkeyes . . . credited with two tackles, including a 5-yard loss, at No. 22 Notre Dame . . . collected four QB hurries, recovered a fumble in the third consecutive game, and had two tackles, including a 3-yard sack, against Youngstown State . . . collected several weekly honors after scoring a school-record two defensive touchdowns and recording two tackles for loss, including a 9-yard sack, in Michigan State’s 21-6 win over South Florida on Sept. 7 at Spartan Stadium . . . was named the Walter Camp Football Foundation National Defensive Player of the Week, FWAA/Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week, CBSSports.com National Defensive Player of the Week and CFPA National Defensive Performer of the Week . . . also was selected CFPA National Defensive Lineman of the Week and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week; in addition, he was listed on the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll for Week 2 . . . scored two touchdowns against USF, returning a fumble 4 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter and his first career interception 56 yards for another score in the third quarter . . . was credited with three solo tackles against the Bulls, with two resulting in
losses (12 yards) including a 9-yard sack, and two QB hurries; totaled 44 production points in the game . . . returned a fumble 16 yards for a touchdown in the season opener vs. Western Michigan and was credited with three QB hits . . . 2012 SEASON (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Saw action in all 13 games as a back-up defensive end . . . had six tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss (2 yards) . . . tied for the team lead with five quarterback hurries . . . also had two pass break-ups . . . led the team with two tackles for loss (2 yards), including a 1-yard sack, in the win over TCU in the 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl . . . tallied a tackle and a pass break-up vs. Northwestern . . . collected two tackles, including a half tackle for loss, and had a quarterback hurry against Eastern Michigan in his first career start . . . recorded a tackle, a pass break-up and a quarterback hurry in the win at Central Michigan . . . 2011 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week three times (vs. Youngstown State, Michigan and Indiana), most of any player on the team . . . also selected Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Florida Atlantic . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top defensive ends by Scouts, Inc. (No. 69) . . . listed among the country’s top tight ends by Scout.com (No. 35) . . . named to SuperPrep’s All-Northeast and PrepStar’s All-East Teams . . . rated among New Jersey’s top seniors by SuperPrep (No. 18) and Rivals.com (No. 21) . . . three-year starter for Coach Joe Trezza at Middletown High School North in Middletown Township, New Jersey . . . selected to the 2010 Coaches’ All-Division Team (Class A North) as a tight end . . . earned third-team All-Shore Conference honors as a senior from The Asbury Park Press and All Shore Media . . . recorded 45 tackles in 2010, with 15 resulting in losses including four sacks . . . also credited with five pass break-ups, three forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries as a senior . . . had 28 receptions for 450 yards (16.1 avg.) and four touchdowns in 2010 . . . his best all-around performance came as a senior vs. Jackson Memorial: nine tackles, including four for losses, and two fumble recoveries to go along with eight catches for 152 yards and two scores . . . produced 30 tackles, including five for losses, as a junior . . . also caught 21 passes for 250 yards (11.9 avg.) and one TD in 2009 . . . averaged 17.5 points and 10.0 rebounds for the Lion basketball team in 2010-11 . . . named tournament MVP of the Buc Holiday Classic after scoring a career-high 38 points in the championship game vs. Freehold, including 17 in the fourth quarter . . . son of John and Cynthia Calhoun . . . born March 20, 1992 . . . on track to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in December. CALHOUN’S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 7, vs. Minnesota (11/30/13) Tackles for loss: 3, vs. Michigan (11/2/13) Sacks: 2.5, vs. Michigan (11/2/13)
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2015 SPARTANS TM 6 37 39 82
TFL 2.5-2 14-75 12.5-109 29-186
SACKS 1-1 7.5-45 8-91 16.5-137
INT 0-0 1-56 0-0 1-56
PBU 2 0 0 2
FR 0 4-20 1-38 5-58
FF 0 2 1 3
FR 1-16 1-4 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 4-20
FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2
2014 DEFENSE Jacksonville State Oregon Eastern Michigan Wyoming Nebraska Purdue Indiana Michigan Ohio State Maryland Rutgers Penn State Baylor Totals
SACKS 1-23 0-0 0-0 1-14 1-7 1-15 1-11 1-5 0.5-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 1.5-12 8-91
INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
PBU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FR 0 0 0 0 1-38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1-38
FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
UT 2 3 2 1 3 3 2 3 4 1 0 3 1 28
AT 0 1 0 0 1 2 2 0 1 2 0 1 1 11
TM 2 4 2 1 4 5 4 3 5 3 0 4 2 39
TFL 1-23 0-0 1-2 1-14 1-7 1-15 2.5-20 1-5 1.5-9 1-2 0-0 0-0 1.5-12 12.5-109
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Fifth-year senior and three-year letterwinner enters preseason camp as the starting right guard . . . versatile lineman has seen action in 33 career games, including 19 starts (eight at right guard, six at left tackle, five at right tackle) . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Started all 13 games (eight at right guard; five at right tackle) . . . collected a career-best 67.5 knockdowns and ranked second on the team with 17.5 dominators . . . played 833 snaps, second most among Spartan offensive linemen . . . ranked second on the team with 7.5 knockdowns in the Cotton Bowl Classic victory over No. 4 Baylor . . . had a season-best 9.5 knockdowns in regular-season finale at Penn State, including thee dominators . . . recorded five knockdowns, including a team-best two dominators, against Rutgers . . . tallied eight knockdowns vs. No. 14 Ohio State . . . recorded 8.5 knockdowns at Indiana and played a team-high 85 snaps as the Spartans rushed for 330 yards . . . delivered eight knockdowns vs. Wyoming . . . played a team-high 61 snaps and had four knockdowns, including three dominators, vs. Eastern Michigan . . . started his first career game at right guard in the season opener vs. Jacksonville State . . . entered preseason camp listed No. 1 on the depth chart at right tackle, but moved inside to guard for the first half of the season after Connor Kruse suffered an injury in the second preseason scrimmage. . . . 2013 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in all 14 games, including four starts at left tackle (Western Michigan, South Florida, Youngstown State, Notre Dame) . . . saw regular action in the offensive line rotation throughout the season . . . recorded a career-best five knockdowns vs. South Florida . . . played a season-high 66 snaps in the 2013 season opener vs. Western Michigan. . . . 2012 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Saw action in six games (Central Michigan, Michigan, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Minnesota, TCU) to earn his first letter . . . served as the back-up left tackle, behind Dan France . . . made his first career start at left tackle at No. 23 Michigan, replacing France, who was out with a concussion . . . also started at left tackle at Wisconsin . . . played 119 snaps during the regular season . . . 2011 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Offensive Player
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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played on the offensive line in the second annual Border Classic as Team Michigan defeated Team Ohio, 24-7, on June 13 at Wayne State University in Detroit . . . rated among the nation’s top tight ends by ESPN. com (No. 30) . . . ranked among the state’s top seniors by the Detroit Free Press (No. 6), The Detroit News (No. 14), Lansing State Journal (No. 20), Scout.com (No. 22) and ESPN.com (No. 26) . . . named to The Detroit News and MLive Dream Teams . . . selected captain of the Detroit Free Press All-State Dream Team . . . three-year letterman and two-year, two-way starter for Coach Kurt Richardson at Clarkston (Michigan) High School . . . helped lead the Wolves to back-to-back Division 1 state championships . . . earned All-Metro North honors from The Detroit News in 2014 . . . also named to all-county and all-conference teams as a senior . . . entered his senior season as one of the state’s top tight ends but moved to left tackle as a result of injuries . . . anchored an offensive line that helped the Wolves average 37 points per game en route to an unbeaten record in 2014 . . . selected team Defensive MVP after recording 47 tackles (28 solos, 19 assists) and two interceptions from his defensive end position as a senior . . . broke up two passes and blocked a field-goal attempt in the state title game vs. Saline . . . returned an interception for a touchdown vs. Oxford . . . son of Paul and Stacey Chewins . . . born Nov. 25, 1996 . . . finance major.
Donavon CLARK
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OT | 6-7 | 245 | FR. | HS CLARKSTON, MICH. CLARKSTON
Third-year player provides depth at tight end . . . 2014 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in all 13 games, primarily on special teams, to earn his first letter . . . in addition to playing tight end, also saw some time at fullback . . . 2013 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week vs. South Florida . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top tight ends by MaxPreps.com (No. 24) and Rivals.com (No. 35) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . rated among Wisconsin’s top seniors by Rivals.com (No. 6) and 247Sports.com (No. 13) . . . two-year starter for Coach Steve Rux at Waukesha West High School . . . had 21 receptions for 397 yards (18.9 avg.) and five touchdowns as a senior . . . caught at least one pass in all nine games in 2012 . . . had four catches for 74 yards and two TDs vs. Watertown . . . caught five passes for 77 yards and one score at Waterford . . . had three receptions for 50 yards at Catholic Memorial . . . had two TD receptions (for 26 yards) in the 2012 season opener vs. Mukwonago . . . sat out the entire 2011 season with a knee injury . . . caught 18 passes for 216 yards (12.0 avg..) and four TDs as a sophomore while helping the Wolverines win the 2010 state championship . . . had 39 receptions for 613 yards (15.7 avg.) and nine TDs in 17 career games . . . also participated in basketball and track and field . . . finished ninth in the shot put with a personal-best toss of 52-7 in the 2012 WIAA Track & Field Championships . . . had a personal best of 146-3 in the discus . . . son of Mark Chmura and Lynda Stickler . . . born Nov. 25, 1994 . . . father Mark played tight end at Boston College and spent seven years with the National Football League’s Green Bay Packers (1993-99) . . . a three-time Pro Bowl selection, Mark finished his pro career with 188 receptions for 2,253 yards (12.0 avg.) and 17 TDs . . . majoring in physiology.
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Cole CHEWINS
TE | 6-4 | 258 | SO. | 1L WAUKESHA, WIS. WAUKESHA WEST
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PBU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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INT 0-0 1-56 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-56
COACHING STAFF
SACKS 0-0 1-9 1-3 0-0 0-0 1-9 1-3 0-0 2.5-17 0-0 0-0 0.5-1 0.5-3 0-0 7.5-45
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CALHOUN’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2013 DEFENSE UT AT TM TFL Western Michigan 0 0 0 0-0 South Florida 3 0 3 2-12 Youngstown State 2 0 2 1-3 Notre Dame 1 1 2 1-5 Iowa 1 2 3 0.5-1 Indiana 1 0 1 1-9 Purdue 1 1 2 1-3 Illinois 2 1 3 1.5-8 Michigan 3 3 6 3-19 Nebraska 2 0 2 0-0 Northwestern 1 0 1 0-0 Minnesota 2 5 7 2.5-12 Ohio State 1 3 4 0.5-3 Stanford 0 1 1 0-0 Totals 20 17 37 14-75
Dylan CHMURA
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CALHOUN’S STATISTICS G/GS UT AT 2012 13/1 4 2 2013 14/14 20 17 2014 13/13 28 11 Career 40/28 52 30
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of the Week vs. Indiana . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Represented the Ohio All-Stars in the June 18 Big 33 Classic in Hershey, Pennsylvania . . . ranked among the nation’s top offensive guards by Scout.com (No. 13) and CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 14) . . . rated among the country’s top offensive tackles by Scouts, Inc. (No. 46) and Rivals.com (No. 47) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by SuperPrep (No. 52) . . . also named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . ranked among Ohio’s Top 25 seniors by ScoutingOhio.com (No. 14) and Rivals.com (No. 25) . . . nominated to play in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl . . . three-year starter for Coach Darryn Chenault at Finneytown High School in Cincinnati, Ohio . . . selected first-team All-Ohio (Division IV) by TriStateFootball.com . . . two-time first-team Associated Press Southwest All-District selection . . . two-time first-team all-conference (Cincinnati Hills League) pick . . . also earned first-team all-city (Division IV-VI) as a senior . . . anchored an offensive line that helped the Wildcats average 336.5 total yards per game in 2010, including 172.1 yards on the ground . . . finished in the Top 10 in both the shot put (fifth at 54-9.75) and discus (ninth at 153-8) at the 2011 state track and field championships . . . named 2010 CHL Track Co-Athlete of the Year after finishing first in both the shot put (50-08) and discus throw (146-01) . . . won Division II district title in the discus as a sophomore . . . son of Phil and Jackie Clark . . . born Nov. 12, 1992 . . . on track to graduate in December 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology.
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OG | 6-3 | 302 | SR.-5 | 2L MILFORD, PA. DELAWARE VALLEY Fifth-year senior and two-year letterwinner will focus solely on the offensive line this season . . . enters preseason camp listed as the back-up right guard, behind Donavon Clark . . . has seen action in 19 career games . . . played along the defensive line his first two seasons and split time on offense and defense in 2014 . . . has four career tackles . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Played in all 13 games, primarily along the offensive line . . . started in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic vs. Baylor when MSU lined up in its “jumbo” package; recorded two knockdowns against the Bears . . . played mostly in short yardage and goalline situations (107 offensive plays) . . . produced seven knockdowns . . . played on both the offensive and defensive lines in the win over Eastern Michigan; posted a half tackle for loss (1 yard) against the Eagles . . . played a season-high 29 offensive snaps vs. EMU . . . 2013 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in six games to earn his first letter . . . received a significant amount of playing time in the 100th Rose Bowl Game vs. No. 5 Stanford; recorded a season-high two tackles, including a half tackle for loss (1 yard), against the Cardinal . . . also made appearances against Western Michigan, Youngstown State, Notre Dame, Illinois and Minnesota . . . named Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Michigan . . . 2012 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Missed a majority of the season after suffering a foot injury in practice . . . named Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Boise State . . . 2011 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Saw action on the offensive and defensive lines for the Pennsylvania All-Stars in the June 18 Big 33 Classic in Hershey, Pennsylvania . . . SuperPrep All-American . . . ranked among the nation’s top prospects by Rivals.com (No. 143) . . . rated among the country’s top offensive guards by Rivals.com (No. 6) and Scouts, Inc. (No. 53) . . . listed among the nation’s top offensive tackles by CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 19) . . . ranked among the country’s top defensive tackles by Scout.com (No. 34) and defensive linemen by SuperPrep (No. 50) . . . named to SuperPrep’s All-Northeast Team . . . rated among Pennsylvania’s Top 10 seniors by Rivals.com (No. 3), Varsity845.com (No. 6) and SuperPrep (No. 9) . . . ranked as the state’s No. 1 offensive lineman by Varsity845. com . . . played in the 2010 Chesapeake Bowl in Towson, Maryland . . . three-year starter for Coach Keith Olsommer at Delaware Valley High School in Milford, Pennsylvania . . . two-time Lackawanna Football Conference Division I All-Star . . . selected 2010 LFC Division I Defensive Player of the Year by Northeast PA Football Network . . . also earned LFC Division I first-team honors as both an offensive and defensive lineman by Northeast PA Football Network . . . two-time Varsity845.com first-team all-star . . . led the Warriors in tackles (66), tackles for loss (15), sacks (7), blocked kicks (6) and fumble recoveries (3) as a senior . . . posted eight tackles and recovered a fumble vs. North Pocono . . . recorded nine tackles and blocked three kicks vs. Abington Heights . . . anchored an offensive line that helped the Warriors average 183.1 rushing yards per game in 2009 . . . son of Chuck and Susan Zimnik; and Emma Smith . . . born Feb. 28, 1993 . . . participates in Athletes in Action sports ministry . . . on track to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in December.
36 Arjen COLQUHOUN CB | 6-1 | 202 | SR.-5 | 3L WINDSOR, ONTARIO W.F. HERMAN SECONDARY Fifth-year senior and three-year letterwinner enters preseason camp listed as a co-starter at field corner . . . has 17 tackles in 26 career games . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Played in a career-high 11 games . . . registered a career-high 12 tackles and two pass break-ups . . . tallied three tackles in the Cotton Bowl Classic against No. 4 Baylor . . . recorded his first career interception against Rutgers . . . registered a career-high four tackles and two pass break-ups in the season opener vs. Jacksonville State; totaled a career-best 15 production points against the Gamecocks.. . . 2013 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in 10 games to earn his second letter . . . provided back up at cornerback and saw action on special teams . . . recorded five tackles . . . posted two stops each against Western Michigan and Youngstown State . . . also had an assisted tackle vs. South Florida . . . 2012 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Saw action in five games (Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Northwestern), primarily on special teams, to earn his first letter . . . provided depth at boundary cornerback . . . compiled 10 tackles in three spring scrimmages, including three for the Green in the April 28 spring game . . . 2011 SEASON: Redshirted . . . enrolled at Michigan State on Jan. 10, 2011, for the beginning of the spring semester . . . was sidelined for the majority of 2011 spring practice with a sprained elbow . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top safeties by Rivals.com (No. 42), Scout.com (No. 61) and Scouts, Inc. (No. 62) . . . three-year starter for Coach Harry Lumley at W.F. Herman Secondary School in Windsor, Ontario . . . selected 2010 Defensive MVP of the Windsor & Essex County Secondary Schools Athletic Association’s all-city team . . . also named to the Newman Conference all-star team . . . accounted for 2,000 all-purpose yards and 16 touchdowns in 2010 . . . rushed 14 times for 83 yards and contributed three pass break-ups in the Green Griffins’ 48-23 victory over Brantford Assumption in the 2010 Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association’s Western Bowl . . . his 55-yard gallop set up his own 3-yard TD run vs. London Catholic Central in the OFSAA West Regional championship . . . scored on runs of 95 and 2 yards vs. Sarnia in the Southwestern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association’s title game . . . accounted for three scores vs. Villanova, including a 45-yard TD reception . . . two-time all-city selection as a running back in 2008-09 . . . attended the same secondary school that produced former St. Louis Rams free safety Oshiomogho Atogwe . . . presented Royal Arcanum as Essex County’s best high school male athlete for 2009-10 . . . played on the 2008-09 basketball team that won the WECSSA and SWOSSA championships . . . outfielder/pitcher hit .263 for the Windsor Selects 18U in the Premier Baseball League of Ontario . . . won three silver medals in the OFSAA track championships (2007 - 400; 2008 - 300 hurdles; and 2009 - 4x100) . . . son of Anthony Colquhoun and Dolly Garbutt . . . born Oct. 13, 1992 . . . nicknamed “Canadian Flash” . . . majoring in criminal justice. COLQUHOUN’S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 4, vs. Jacksonville State (8/29/14) Pass break-ups: 2, vs. Jacksonville State (8/29/14) Interceptions: 1, vs. Rutgers (11/22/14) COLQUHOUN’S STATISTICS G/GS UT AT 2012 5/0 0 0 2013 10/0 1 4 2014 11/0 7 5 Career 26/0 8 9
TM 0 5 12 17
TFL 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
SACKS 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
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INT 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0
PBU 0 0 2 2
FR 0 0 0 0
FF 0 0 0 0
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Second-year walk-on provides depth at tight end . . . has been sidelined by a hip injury since last November . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at tight end and linebacker for Coach George Porritt at Orchard Lake (Michigan) St. Mary’s High School . . . missed his entire senior season due to a knee injury . . . helped lead the Eaglets to the Catholic High School League title and a runner-up finish in Division 3 in 2012 . . . scored a touchdown for the Eaglets in their 49-14 victory over Auburn Hills Avondale in the 2012 district championship game . . . played on the 2011 state championship team . . . also lettered three seasons in basketball . . . son of Scott and Denise Conrad . . . born Jan. 24, 1996 . . . human biology major.
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TE | 6-5 | 230 | FR. | RS COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MICH. ORCHARD LAKE ST. MARY’S
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Nathan CONRAD
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Fourth-year player and two-year letterwinner has started at left tackle the past two seasons . . . has seen action in 27 games, including 26 starts (23 consecutive at left tackle) . . . has only allowed 2.5 sacks in 27 career games . . . has recorded 168.5 career knockdowns . . . featured on the Outland Trophy (nation’s most outstanding interior lineman) and Lombardi Award (nation’s best lineman) Watch Lists. . . named to preseason All-America teams by Athlon Sports (second team), Lindy’s (second team), Phil Steele (second team) and Sporting News (second team) . . . preseason first-team All-Big Ten selection by Athlon Sports, Lindy’s, Phil Steele and Sporting News . . . ranks among college football’s top players with the best intangibles (No. 10) by Chase Goodbread of NFL. com . . . listed as one of the nation’s Top 10 offensive tackles (No. 6) to watch in 2015, according to Lance Zierlein of NFL.com . . . named top offensive lineman in the Big Ten by Josh Moyer of ESPN.com . . . former walk-on was awarded a scholarship in January 2013 . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Second-team All-Big Ten selection (coaches and media) . . . first-team All-Big Ten pick by BTN.com and second-team pick by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele . . . named a fourth-team All-American by Athlon Sports . . . named to CollegeFootballNews.com All-Sophomore Team . . . led team with 113.5 knockdowns, including nine dominators, and played a team-high 959 snaps . . . only allowed 2.5 sacks all season . . . recipient of MSU’s Outstanding Underclass Lineman Award (offense) for the second year in a row . . . helped limit Baylor All-America defensive Shawn Oakman to just three tackles as MSU gained 238 rushing yards on the nation’s No. 9 rushing defense in the win over the fourth-ranked Bears in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic . . . graded out the highest (83 percent) among Spartan offensive linemen during the regular season . . . named one of 10 semifinalists for the Burlsworth Trophy (awarded to former walk-on) . . . was selected Spartan Offensive Lineman of the Week a team-high four times (vs. Rutgers, Purdue, Wyoming and Jacksonville State) during the regular season . . . had 9.5 knockdowns at Penn State, including two dominators . . . selected Spartan Offensive Lineman of the Week vs. Rutgers after MSU scored 45 points and racked up 520 yards of total offense in the win over the Scarlet Knights . . . graded out the highest among Spartan offensive lineman (92 percent) vs. No. 14 Ohio State while being matched up for most of the game against Big Ten sack leader Joey Bosa; recorded 10.5 knockdowns
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Jack CONKLIN
and helped limit Bosa to just one tackle . . . led team with 15 knockdowns in the win over Michigan . . . led the Spartans with 10 knockdowns at Indiana as MSU rushed for 330 yards . . . named Spartan Offensive Player of the Week after producing a team-best 10 knockdowns at Purdue . . . named Spartan Offensive Lineman of the Week after recording a career-best 15.5 knockdowns vs. Wyoming as MSU rushed for 338 yards and didn’t allow a sack . . . posted the highest grade among Spartan offensive lineman at No. 3 Oregon; had five knockdowns, including two dominators, against the Ducks . . . named Spartan Offensive Lineman of the Week after recording nine knockdowns, including two dominators, in the season opener vs. Jacksonville State, as MSU racked up 565 total yards.. . . 2013 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Started 13 games (10 at left tackle; three at right tackle) and saw action in all 14 games in his first season . . . named first-team Freshman All-American by Sporting News, CollegeFootballNews. com and the Football Writers Association of America . . . named to ESPN.com Big Ten All-Freshman Team . . . Academic All-Big Ten selection . . . recipient of MSU’s Outstanding Underclass Lineman Award (offense) . . . was credited with 55 knockdowns during the regular season . . . recorded a team-high five knockdowns against Minnesota . . . had a season-high eight knockdowns against Illinois . . . collected six knockdowns at Nebraska . . . recorded six knockdowns vs. Purdue . . . had seven knockdowns against Indiana . . . started his first game at left tackle at Iowa . . . started at right tackle the first three games of the season (vs. Western Michigan, South Florida and Youngstown State) . . . also saw action at left tackle in the first four games . . . started in his collegiate debut vs. Western Michigan; played 74 snaps against the Broncos and recorded 5.5 knockdowns . . . was a preferred walk-on for the 2012 season and earned a scholarship in the spring of 2013. . . . 2012 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week vs. Eastern Michigan . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Three-year starter for his father Darren Conklin at Plainwell (Michigan) High School . . . honorable mention all-state selection by The Associated Press and The Detroit News as a senior . . . earned first-team All-Wolverine Conference and first-team All-Allegan County honors in 2011 . . . Kalamazoo Gazette Division 1-4 first-team all-area selection as a senior . . . two-way starter saw action at right tackle and defensive end in 2011 . . . led the Trojans in tackles with 80 as a senior . . . recorded 12 tackles for loss, including two sacks . . . registered a career-best 11 stops vs. Edwardsburg . . . two-year starter at center for the Trojan basketball team . . . averaged a double-double as a senior (17.1 points and 10.4 rebounds per game) . . . contributed 12.3 points and 7.2 rebounds as a junior . . . also lettered in track (shot put and discus) . . . member of the National Honor Society . . . son of Darren and Jennifer Conklin . . . born Aug. 17, 1994 . . . majoring in interdisciplinary studies in social science – human capital and society . . . spent 2 and 1/2 weeks in Australia (JuneJuly 2015), participating in MSU’s study abroad International Summer Sports Program.
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Connor COOK
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QB | 6-4 | 220 | SR.-5 | 3L HINCKLEY, OHIO WALSH JESUIT Three-year letterwinner has started the last 26 games at quarterback for the Spartans (23-3 record; 16-1 vs. Big Ten opponents; 15-1 Big Ten games; 2-0 bowl games) . . . in 30 career games, has completed 58 percent of his passes (444-of-762) for 6,063 yards, 47 touchdowns and 15 interceptions . . . ranks among MSU’s all-time leaders in passing efficiency (third with 141.5 rating), 300-yard passing games (third with six), 200-yard passing games (tied for third with 18), touchdown passes (third with 47), total offense (fourth with 6,216 yards), passing yards (fifth with 6,063), pass completions (seventh with 444), pass attempts (eighth with 762) and pass completion percentage (ninth at .583) . . . tied a school record, shared with Kirk Cousins and Drew Stanton, by throwing for a touchdown pass in 16 straight games (streak snapped at Maryland on Nov. 15, 2014) . . . rated No. 1 quarterback to watch in 2015, according to Lance Zierlein of NFL.com . . . top-ranked player by NFL.com among the top 15 senior prospects for the 2016 NFL Draft . . . named to watch lists for the Maxwell Award (college football player of the year), Davey O’Brien Award (nation’s top quarterback) and Walter Camp Player of the Year Award . . . preseason All-America selection by Phil Steele (fourth team) . . . preseason All-Big Ten selection by Phil Steele (first team), Athlon Sports (second team) and Lindy’s (second team) . . . ranks among the nation’s top 50 players (No. 13) for 2015 by Sporting News . . . listed as one of the top Heisman Trophy candidates for 2015 by Sporting News and Mike Huguenin of NFL.com . . . won 11 straight games as the starting QB for the Spartans from Oct. 5, 2013, to Aug. 29, 2014, which is the second-longest streak in school history (Al Dorow, 15 in 1950-51) . . . along with Dan Enos, is one of only two Spartan quarterbacks to win two bowl games as the starting QB (Cook: 2014 Rose, 2015 Cotton; Enos: 1989 Aloha, 1990 Sun) . . . also came off the bench to lead the Spartans on a gamewinning drive in the 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl against TCU . . . has led the Spartans to three straight fourth-quarter comebacks in bowl games . . . in three postseason bowl appearances, owns MSU career records for passing yards (693) and TD passes (5) . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Earned second-team All-Big Ten honors (coaches and media) for the second year in a row . . . became first Spartan quarterback to garner back-to-back second-team All-Big Ten laurels . . . also a second-team All-Big Ten pick by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele . . . named one of 20 semifinalists for the Maxwell Award (collegiate player of the year) and one of 16 semifinalists for the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award . . . offensive recipient of MSU’s Outstanding Underclass Back Award . . . Academic All-Big Ten selection for the second straight year . . . ranked first in the Big Ten in passing (247.2 ypg.) . . . ranked second in the NCAA FBS in passing yards per completion (15.2) . . . ranked second in the Big Ten and 19th in the FBS in passing efficiency (149.4 rating) . . . also ranked among the Big Ten leaders in passing yards (first with 3,214), touchdown passes (second with 24), total offense (third with 253.4 ypg.) and completion percentage (sixth at .581) . . . also had two rushing TDs . . . ranked among MSU’s single-season leaders in TD passes (second with 24), passing yards (third with 3,214 yards), passing yards per game (third with 247.2 ypg.), 200-yard passing games (tied for third with 10), passing efficiency (fifth with 149.4 rating), pass attempts (sixth with 365) and pass completions (ninth with 212) . . . recorded his fourth 300-yard passing game of the season and sixth of his career, completing 24-of-42 throws for 314 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in the Cotton Bowl Classic win over No. 4 Baylor . . . the 314 passing yards were the fourth-highest single-game total in Cotton Bowl and MSU bowl history . . . with 314 passing yards against the Bears, became just the fifth QB in Spartan history to eclipse the 6,000-yard career milestone . . . the 24 completions (second) and 42 pass attempts (third) rank among the top single-game bowl totals in Spartan history . . . in the fourth quarter, connected on 9-of-15 passes for 179 yards, including scoring strikes of 8 yards to Josiah Price and 10 yards to Keith Mumphery, in leading MSU’s 20-point comeback win . . . led the Big Ten in conference games in passing (257.9 ypg.) . . . threw for at least 200 yards in seven of eight Big Ten games . . . completed 13-of-25 throws for 180 yards, one touchdown and one interception at Penn State . . . recorded his seventh straight 200-yard passing game (254 yards) while completing 16-of-24 throws for two touchdowns vs. Rutgers . . . had 240 passing yards on 14-of-31 throws at Maryland; had his school-record 16-game streak with at least one touchdown pass come to an end against the Terrapins . . . threw for a career-high 358 yards on 25-of-45 throws in the loss to No. 14 Ohio State; the 358 yards were the fifth most in a single game in MSU history and second most against Ohio State . . . fired two touchdown passes vs. OSU (15 yards to Mumphery, 16 yards to Price) to tie a school record with 16 straight games with at least one touchdown pass . . . completed 12-of-22 throws for 227 yards and one TD in MSU’s second straight win over Michigan . . . completed 24-of-32 passes for 332 yards, three
touchdowns and one interception in the 56-17 victory at Indiana; was named a “Star of the Week” by The Manning Award . . . threw three touchdown passes and was 19-of-37 passing for 238 yards at Purdue . . . was 11-of-29 passing for 234 yards, one touchdown (55 yards to Tony Lippett) and one interception vs. No. 19 Nebraska . . . in limited action for the second straight game, threw two touchdown passes on 8-of-12 throws for 126 yards against Wyoming; also had a 1-yard TD run on fourth-and-goal during the game’s first series . . . in limited action, completed 5-of-6 passes for 83 yards and two TDs vs. Eastern Michigan; also had three carries for 11 yards, including a 4-yard TD run against the Eagles . . . established career highs for completions (29) and pass attempts (47) while throwing for 343 yards at No. 3 Oregon; had two touchdowns and two interceptions against the Ducks . . . completed 12-of-13 passes (.923) for 285 yards and three touchdowns, including TD throws of 71 and 64 yards to Lippett, in the season opener vs. Jacksonville State . . . 2013 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Posted a 12-1 record as the starting quarterback . . . named second-team All-Big Ten by the coaches . . . honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by the media . . . also earned All-Big Ten accolades from ESPN.com (second team) and Athlon Sports (second team) . . . Academic All-Big Ten selection . . . completed 59 percent of his passes (223-of-380) for 2,755 yards, 22 touchdowns and six interceptions . . . ranked among MSU’s single-season leaders in touchdown passes (tied for third with 22), pass attempts (fourth with 380), total offense (fifth with 2,831 yards), passing yards (sixth with 2,755), pass completions (tied for sixth with 223) and passing yards per game (15th with 196.8 ypg.) . . . ranked among the Big Ten leaders in touchdown passes (tied for second with 22), pass completions (third with 223), passing yards (fourth with 2,755), passing (fifth with 196.8 ypg.), total offense (sixth with 202.2 ypg.) and passing efficiency (eighth with 135.5 rating) . . . tied for the fewest interceptions (6) among starting Big Ten quarterbacks . . . finished No. 20 in the Big Ten postseason player rankings by ESPN.com . . . was presented the 2013 Collegiate Athlete of the Year Award at the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards . . . recipient of MSU’s Outstanding Underclass Back Award (offense) and Tommy Love Award (most improved player: offense) . . . ranked fourth in conference play in passing (213.5 ypg.) and sixth with 12 TD passes . . . produced eight 200-yard passing games, tying for fourth most in an MSU single-season, and two 300-yard passing games . . . named Offensive MVP of the 100th Rose Bowl Game after completing 22-of-36 passes for a season-high 332 yards, two touchdowns and an interception as MSU defeated No. 5 Stanford . . . also named to ESPN.com Big Ten All-Bowl Team . . . his 25-yard pass to Lippett at the 13:22 mark in the fourth quarter put MSU on top 24-17 and proved to be the game-winner in the 24-20 victory . . . had a 2-yard TD toss to Trevon Pendleton in the closing seconds of the second quarter . . . connected on seven passes of at least 20-plus yards against the Cardinal, including a game-long 60-yarder to Bennie Fowler in the third quarter . . . named Most Outstanding Player of the Big Ten Championship Game after throwing for 304 yards on 24-of-40 passing with three touchdowns and one interception in leading the Spartans past No. 2 Ohio State . . . delivered TD passes of 72 yards to Mumphery, 33 yards to Lippett, and 9 yards to Price . . . named ESPN.com Big Ten Player of the Week (Dec. 7 vs. Ohio State) . . . his showing against the Buckeyes in the Big Ten Championship Game was listed as the No. 2 individual performance in the Big Ten during the 2013 season by ESPN.com . . . completed 10-of-20 passes for 143 yards, one touchdown and one interception against Minnesota . . . threw for 293 yards and two touchdowns on 16-of-23 passing in win at Northwestern that clinched the Big Ten Legends Division title; his 87-yard TD completion to Fowler in the second quarter tied for the fourth-longest reception in school history . . . was 15-of-31 passing for 193 yards and a touchdown in win at Nebraska; was 8-of-14 for 133 yards on third down against the Huskers . . . completed 18-of-33 throws for 252 yards, one touchdown and one interception against Michigan; his 14-yard TD strike to Fowler in the back, right corner of the end zone with 23 seconds left
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LG 15 87 71 87
PCT .375 .545 .682 .500 .568 .710 .520 .938 .545 .484 .696 .500 .600 .611 .587
YDS 42 32 202 135 277 235 107 208 252 193 293 143 304 332 2,755
TD 0 0 4 1 2 2 0 3 1 1 2 1 3 2 22
LG 14 20 26 19 46 39 26 47 49 34 87 24 72 60 87
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PCT .923 .617 .833 .667 .379 .514 .750 .545 .556 .452 .667 .520 .571 .581
YDS 285 343 83 126 234 238 332 227 358 240 254 180 314 3,214
TD 3 2 2 2 1 3 3 1 2 0 2 1 2 24
LG 71 34 23 25 55 39 67 70 44 62 44 31 50 71
COMP 12 29 5 8 11 19 24 12 25 14 16 13 24 212
ATT 13 47 6 12 29 37 32 22 45 31 24 25 42 365
INT 0 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 8
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DE | 6-5 | 245 | SO. | 1L CHICAGO, ILL. PERCY L. JULIAN Third-year player enters preseason camp listed as the back-up defensive end, behind Lawrence Thomas . . . 2014 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Earned his first letter after seeing action in all 13 games . . . had 10 tackles, including two for losses (14 yards) . . . tied for second on the team with five quarterback hurries . . . credited with a quarterback hurry in the Cotton Bowl Classic vs. No. 4 Baylor . . . recorded two tackles and a pass break-up vs. Rutgers . . . tallied eight production points at Indiana; recovered a fumble and had a tackle against Hoosiers in the fourth quarter . . . had seven production points, tied for most among defensive lineman, vs. Wyoming . . . recorded a 5-yard tackle for loss and two QB hurries against Eastern Michigan . . . in his collegiate debut, recorded three tackles, including a 9-yard sack, in the season opener vs. Jacksonville State. . . . 2013 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Western Michigan . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top defensive ends by Scout.com (No. 58) and ESPN.com (No. 83) . . . rated among the country’s top weakside defensive ends by 247Sports.com (No. 22) and Rivals.com (No. 28) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 143) . . . ranked among the state’s top seniors by 247Sports.com (No. 12), Rivals.com (No. 14) and ESPN.com (No 29) . . . played his entire prep career for Coach Jason Richardson, both at Percy L. Julian and Morgan Park High Schools . . . recorded 14 tackles, including two sacks, and scored on a 3-yard reception vs. Hales Franciscan in his only appearance of the 2012 season . . . named Defensive Line MVP at National Underclassmen Five-Star Central Showcase in
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TD 1 22 24 47
COOK’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2013 Opponent COMP ATT INT Western Michigan 6 16 0 South Florida 6 11 0 Youngstown State 15 22 0 Notre Dame 16 32 0 Iowa 25 44 1 Indiana 22 31 1 Purdue 13 25 0 Illinois 15 16 0 Michigan 18 33 1 Nebraska 15 31 0 Northwestern 16 23 0 Minnesota 10 20 1 Ohio State 24 40 1 Stanford 22 36 1 Totals 223 380 6
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YPG 31.3 196.8 247.2 202.1
YPG -1.0 5.4 6.2 5.1
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YDS 94 2,755 3,214 6,063
LG 11 20 13 20
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PCT .529 .587 .581 .583
TD 0 1 2 3
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INT 1 6 8 15
AVG. -0.8 1.1 1.6 1.2
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ATT 17 380 365 762
YDS. -3 76 80 153
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COOK’S STATISTICS PASSING G/GS COMP 2012 3/0 9 2013 14/13 223 2014 13/13 212 Career 30/26 444
NO. 4 69 51 124
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COOK’S CAREER HIGHS Pass attempts: 47, vs. Oregon (9/6/14) Pass completions: 29, vs. Oregon (9/6/14) Passing yards: 358, vs. Ohio State (11/8/14) Passing TDs: 4, vs. Youngstown State (9/14/13)
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in the first half gave Michigan State the lead for good at 13-6; also rushed for a 1-yard score against the Wolverines . . . went 15-of-16 passing for 208 yards and three TDs at Illinois; his .938 completion percentage established a school single-game record (minimum 10 completions) and is the seventh best in Big Ten history . . . finished the Illinois game with 11 straight completions for 185 yards . . . threw a 47-yard TD pass to Mumphery in the fourth quarter; also connected on a 29-yard TD pass to Fowler and a 13-yard TD pass to Price . . . completed 13-of-25 passes for 107 yards in win over Purdue . . . hit 22-of-31 throws for 235 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, against Indiana; threw TD passes of 11 yards to Jeremy Langford and 34 yards to Fowler in the second quarter; completed passes to 11 different receivers total against the Hoosiers . . . completed 25-of-44 passes while throwing for 293 yards in road win at Iowa in his first Big Ten start; threw two touchdown passes (46 yards to Macgarrett Kings Jr., 37 yards to Fowler) against the Hawkeyes . . . the 277 passing yards were the second most by a Spartan QB against Iowa . . . completed 16-of-32 passes for 135 yards and one touchdown at No. 22 Notre Dame . . . recorded his first career 200-yard passing game in the win over Youngstown State, throwing for 202 yards and a career-best four touchdown passes; became the first Spartan QB to throw four TD passes in a game since Brian Hoyer against Penn State in 2007 . . . tied a Michigan State record by throwing four TDs in the first half (Drew Stanton vs. Illinois in 2005; Bill Burke vs. Iowa in 1999) . . . threw TD passes of 13 yards to Andre Sims Jr., 12 to Pendleton, 24 to Kings and 17 to Fowler . . . also finished with 227 total yards (202 passing and 25 rushing) against the Penguins . . . was 6-of-11 passing for 32 yards in leading MSU to a win over South Florida in his first career start at quarterback . . . 2012 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Back-up quarterback appeared in three games (Central Michigan, Iowa, TCU) to earn his first letter . . . completed 9-of-17 throws for 94 yards, one touchdown and one interception . . . came off the bench to complete 4-of-11 passes for 47 yards and a touchdown in the 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl victory over TCU . . . capped a 14-play, 90-yard drive with his first career TD pass, a 15-yard strike to Aaron Burbridge late in the third quarter; the 14-play, 90-yard scoring march marked MSU’s longest touchdown drive of the season and its longest in bowl history . . . on MSU’s final drive of the game, was 2-of-5 passing for 26 yards while leading the Spartans on an eight-play, 45-yard scoring drive, capped by Dan Conroy’s game-winning 47-yard field goal with 1:01 remaining that put MSU ahead for good in the 17-16 win . . . was 5-of-6 passing for 47 yards and one interception in his collegiate debut at Central Michigan . . . also saw brief action vs. Iowa . . . gained valuable experience during spring practice and took most of the reps with the No. 1 offense after starter Andrew Maxwell suffered a sprained knee in mid-April . . . played for both teams in the Green-White spring game, completing 20-of-45 passes for 294 yards and a touchdown . . . 2011 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week vs. Minnesota . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Threw a 28-yard touchdown pass for the Ohio All-Stars in the 2011 Big 33 Classic in Hershey, Pennsylvania . . . also completed a 26-yard TD pass in the April 22 Ohio North-South Classic in Columbus . . . ranked among the nation’s top pro-style quarterbacks by MaxPreps.com (No. 9) and Rivals.com (No. 13) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by SuperPrep (No. 90) . . . also named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . ranked among Ohio’s top seniors by Rivals.com (No. 30) . . . two-year starter for Coach Gerry Rardin at Walsh Jesuit High School in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio . . . Associated Press All-Northeast Inland District (Division II) first-team selection as a senior . . . named team’s Most Valuable Offensive Back after accounting for 2,143 total yards and 20 touchdowns in 2010 . . . completed 116-of-199 throws (.583) for 1,700 yards, 15 TDs and seven interceptions as a senior . . . rushed 79 times for 443 yards (5.6 avg.) and five scores in 2010 . . . accounted for a career-best 317 total yards and five TDs in the season finale at Toledo Bowsher, connecting on 16-of-24 passes for 267 yards and four TDs plus rushing four times for 50 yards and a score in a 55-0 victory over the Rebels . . . hit 14-of-28 tosses for 201 yards and a score plus added a rushing TD in the 2010 season opener vs. Louisville . . . produced 1,303 total yards and 11 TDs as a junior . . . completed 77-of-161 throws (.478) for 1,160 yards and nine TDs . . . also carried 33 times for 143 yards (4.3 avg.) and two scores . . . son of Chris and Donna Cook . . . father played football at Indiana (tight end; lettered 1982-84) . . . mother Donna played basketball at Cincinnati . . . sister Jackie played basketball at Old Dominion . . . born Jan. 29, 1993 . . . majoring in media and information.
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April 2012 . . . transferred from Morgan Park to Julian prior to his senior year . . . sat out his entire junior season with a knee injury . . . posted 89 tackles as a sophomore, with nearly half of his tackles resulting in losses . . . registered 40 tackles for loss in 2010, including 18 sacks . . . produced eight tackles, including three sacks, vs. Providence Catholic in the season opener at Soldier Field . . . also lettered in basketball . . . son of Diana Cooper and Steven Taylor Sr. . . . born Feb. 23, 1995 . . . majoring in advertising. COOPER’S STATISTICS G/GS UT AT 2014 13/0 5 5
TM 10
TFL 2-14
SACKS 1-9
INT 0-0
PBU 1
FR 1-0
FF 0
Vayante 13 COPELAND CB | 6-0 | 195 | FR. | RS DAYTON, OHIO THURGOOD MARSHALL Second-year player will compete for playing time at cornerback . . . recorded 10 tackles, one pass break-up and one fumble recovery in two spring scrimmages and the GreenWhite spring game . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Michigan . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played defensive back for Team Ohio in the inaugural Border Classic June 14 in Findlay, Ohio . . . selected to play for the South Division I-III team in the North-South Ohio Classic April 26 at Welcome Stadium in Dayton, Ohio . . . rated among the nation’s top players by Scout. com (No. 132) and CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 248) . . . ranked among the country’s top cornerbacks by Scout.com (No. 13), CFN (No. 26), Rivals.com (No. 41) and ESPN. com (No. 71) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 76) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . rated among Ohio’s top seniors by ESPN.com (No. 31), Rivals.com (No. 32) and 247Sports (No. 44) . . . MaxPreps Medium Schools All-America second-team selection . . . named 2013 Associated Press Division III AllOhio Co-Defensive Player of the Year . . . selected AP Division III Southwest All-District Defensive Player of the Year as a senior . . . All-Dayton City League and Cox Media Group all-area selection in 2013 . . . gained 159 rushing yards and accounted for three scores vs. Cincinnati Winton Woods, including an 88-yard kickoff return for a TD . . . played a solid all-around game vs. Alter, rushing for nearly 200 yards and a TD while posting seven tackles and three pass break-ups . . . carried 21 times for 258 yards and four TDs vs. Chaminade Julienne, scoring on runs of 6, 43, 47 and 8 yards . . . ran for 111 yards and intercepted two passes in the 2013 season opener vs. Clayton Northmont . . . rushed for 2,028 yards and 25 TDs as a junior . . . career totals include more than 4,000 rushing yards and 20 interceptions . . . won Division II 400-meter (48.22) state title in 2013 . . . son of Melissa Jackson . . . born Sept. 26, 1996 . . . majoring in criminal justice.
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DB | 6-1 | 200 | JR. | 2L JEANNETTE, PA. JEANNETTE Fourth-year player and two-year letterwinner enters preseason camp as the starting boundary corner . . . has 32 tackles in 27 career games . . . primarily has seen action at safety, but started playing cornerback as well in the final four games of the 2014 season . . . solidified his starting role at cornerback with a solid spring season, collecting 15 tackles and one pass break-up in two spring scrimmages and the Green-White spring game . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 13 games to earn his second letter . . . registered a career-high 26 tackles, including two for losses (20 yards) . . . ranked second on the team with eight special teams tackles, all on kickoffs . . . had one tackle, one pass break-up and one quarterback hurry in the Cotton Bowl Classic victory against No. 4 Baylor . . . posted four stops to tie a career high, including a 6-yard for loss, and broke up a pass in win at Penn State . . . started his first career game at cornerback vs. Rutgers; tied a career high with four stops against the Scarlet Knights . . . tied a career high with four
tackles and had eight production points at Maryland . . . recorded a 14-yard sack vs. No. 14 Ohio State . . . tallied two stops vs. Wyoming . . . forced and recovered a fumble in the third quarter that led to a field goal vs. Eastern Michigan . . . collected a career-high four tackles in the season opener vs. Jacksonville State. 2 . . . 2013 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in all 14 games, primarily on special teams, to earn his first letter . . . recorded six tackles . . . posted a season-high three stops against Western Michigan in the opener . . . 2012 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: SuperPrep, MaxPreps and PrepStar All-American . . . ranked among the nation’s Top 100 prospects by Tom Lemming and Scout.com (No. 97) . . . rated among the country’s top safeties by Scout.com (No. 8), Rivals.com (No. 13), 247Sports.com (No. 18) and ESPN. com (No. 28) . . . listed among the nation’s top defensive backs by SuperPrep (No. 29) . . . ranked among Pennsylvania’s top seniors by SuperPrep (No. 8), Rivals.com (No. 10), ESPN.com (No. 11) and 247Sports.com (No. 11) . . . selected to play in the inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in Phoenix, Ariz. . . . three-year starter for Roy Hall at Jeannette High School . . . Class AA first-team all-state selection by Pennsylvania Sports Writers in 2011 . . . headlined Post-Gazette’s East Xtra Fabulous 22 All-Stars . . . named Pittsburgh Post-Gazette WPIAL Class AA Player of the Year after leading the Jayhawks (12-1) advance to 2011 state championship game . . . earned All-PIAA honors after accounting for 2,173 total yards and 31 touchdowns as a senior . . . rushed for 1,263 yards and 22 TDs in 2011 . . . completed 62-of-106 throws (.585) for 910 yards and nine scores as a senior . . . recorded 63 tackles and three interceptions, returning one for a TD, in 2011 . . . scored 10 TDs during Jeannette’s playoff run . . . produced 1,319 total yards and 16 TDs as a junior . . . ran for 621 yards and 12 scores in 2010 . . . threw for 698 yards (55-of-88 passing) and four TDs as a junior . . . tallied 55 tackles and three interceptions in 2010, as the Jayhawks held 10 of their opponents to 13 points or less . . . surpassed the 1,000-point career milestone in basketball during his senior season . . . earned allconference honors as junior after averaging 18 points per game . . . son of Dorsey Cox and Rochelle Tillman . . . born April 20, 1994 . . . majoring in interdisciplinary studies in social science – human capital and society. COX’S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 4, four times (last vs. Penn State, 11/29/14) Tackles for loss: 1, twice (last vs. Penn State, 11/29/14) Sacks: 1, vs. Ohio State (11/8/14) COX’S STATISTICS G/GS UT 2013 14/0 3 2014 13/1 19 Career 27/1 22
AT 3 7 10
TM 6 26 32
TFL 0-0 2-20 2-20
SACKS 0-0 1-14 1-14
INT 0-0 0-0 0-0
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PBU 0 1 1
FR 0 1-0 1-0
FF 0 1 1
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K | 6-1 | 225 | JR. | 1L TRAVERSE CITY, MICH. TRAVERSE CITY WEST Fourth-year player enters his second season as the starting kickoff specialist . . . is also the back-up placekicker . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Earned his first letter after serving as the team’s kickoff specialist . . . averaged 63.4 yards on kickoffs with a Big Ten-best 46 touchbacks . . . ranked among the NCAA FBS leaders in kickoffs (third with 99), kickoff yards (third with 6,279), kickoff average (10th at 63.4) and touchbacks (tied for 13th with 46) . . . was named Spartan Special Teams Player of the Week four times (Jacksonville State, Wyoming, Nebraska, Michigan) . . . averaged 64.2 yards (six kickoffs for 385 yards) and had four touchbacks in the win over No. 4 Baylor in the Cotton Bowl Classic . . . had four touchbacks on eight kickoffs and averaged 64.6 yards (517 total yards) vs. Rutgers . . . had five touchbacks on six kickoffs (62.2 avg.) vs. Michigan . . . produced five touchbacks in nine kickoffs at Indiana (62.3 avg.) . . . had four touchbacks on six kickoffs against No. 19 Nebraska . . . had five touchbacks on nine kickoffs against Wyoming . . . had a career-high nine touchbacks on 12 kickoffs against Eastern Michigan. . . . 2013 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): In his only action of the season, had two kickoffs for 125 yards (62.5 avg.) with one touchback against Youngstown State . . . 2012 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Three-year starter for Coach Tim Wooer at Traverse City (Michigan) West High School . . . honorable mention all-state (Division 1-2) selection as a senior . . . earned first-team All-Big North honors after accounting for 42 points in 2011, converting 3-of-4 field-goal attempts and 33-of-35 extra-point tries . . . 44 of his 47 kickoffs (94 percent) resulted in touchbacks . . . attended the same high school that produced former Spartan linebacker Eric Gordon
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2015 SPARTANS CRONIN’S STATISTICS KICKOFFS G 2013 1 2014 13 Career 14
NO 2 99 101
YDS. 125 6,279 6,404
AVG. 62.5 63.4 63.4
TB 1 46 47
OB 0 2 2
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(2007-10) . . . two-year letterman in soccer . . . earned first-team All-Big North honors in soccer as a senior after leading the conference in goals (30) and points (45) . . . scored three goals each vs. Alpena and Ogemaw Heights in 2011 . . . son of Clay and Debbie Cronin . . . born March 1, 1994 . . . economics major.
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DAVIS’ CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 9, vs. Maryland (11/15/14) Tackles for loss: 2.5, vs. Michigan (11/2/13) Sacks: 2.5, vs. Michigan (11/2/13) AT 5 9 27 41
TM 5 17 58 80
TFL 0.5-4 4-20 12-48 16.5-72
PBU 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2
FR 0 0 0 0
FR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FF 0 0 1 1
FF 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
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INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
PBU 0 0 2 2
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SACKS 1.5-9 0-0 0.5-4 1-2 1-2 1-7 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-8 7-33
INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
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DAVIS’ GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2014 DEFENSE UT AT TM TFL Jacksonville State 1 3 4 2-10 Oregon 1 2 3 0.5-2 Eastern Michigan 1 1 2 0.5-4 Wyoming 1 2 3 1-2 Nebraska 2 3 5 1.5-3 Purdue 3 2 5 1.5-9 Indiana 5 1 6 1-1 Michigan 4 2 6 2-6 Ohio State 1 3 4 0-0 Maryland 4 5 9 1-3 Rutgers 5 2 7 0-0 Penn State 2 0 2 0-0 Baylor 1 1 2 1-8 Totals 31 27 58 12-48
SACKS 0-0 4-20 7-33 11-53
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DAVIS’ STATISTICS G/GS UT 2012 13/0 0 2013 14/0 8 2014 13/12 31 Career 40/12 39
SPARTAN RECORDS
catches for 196 yards (15.1 avg.) and three touchdowns in 2010 . . . caught three passes for 35 yards and two TDs vs. Douglass . . . had two receptions for 50 yards and one score vs. Osborn in the 2010 season opener . . . produced a career-best 103 tackles as a junior, including 16 sacks . . . recorded at least one sack in every game in 2009, including 3.5 in the season opener vs. Osborn . . . also intercepted three passes and forced three fumbles as a junior . . . made 12 stops and forced two fumbles vs. Glenn . . . carried 20 times for 193 yards (9.7 avg.) and four TDs in 2009 . . . rushed four times for a season-best 54 yards and two scores vs. Glenn . . . had four receptions for 146 yards (36.5 avg.) and two TDs as a junior . . . posted 35 tackles, including 4.5 sacks, and forced three fumbles as a sophomore . . . former high school teammate of current Tampa Bay Buccaneer and former Spartan defensive end William Gholston . . . son of Chad and Renee Davis . . . born Feb. 5, 1993 . . . majoring in sociology.
2014 RECAP
Fifth-year senior and three-year letterwinner enters his second season as the starting Sam linebacker . . . has 80 tackles, including 16.5 for losses (72 yards) and 11 sacks (53 yards), in 40 career games . . . featured on the Bednarik Award Watch List (defensive player of the year) . . . preseason All-Big Ten pick by Lindy’s (first team), Sporting News (first team), Athlon Sports (second team) and Phil Steele (second team) . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Started 12 of 13 games at Sam linebacker in his first season as the starter . . . honorable mention All-Big Ten selection (coaches and media) . . . defensive recipient of MSU’s Outstanding Underclass Lineman Award . . . led team with 200 production points during the regular season . . . ranked fourth on the team with a career-high 58 tackles . . . had at least a half tackle for loss in 10 of 13 games . . . ranked third on the team in tackles for loss (12 for 48 yards) and sacks (seven for 33 yards) . . . ranked among the Big Ten leaders in sacks (10th with 0.54 per game) and tackles for loss (tied for 14th with 0.92 per game) . . . had two tackles, including an 8-yard sack, in the Cotton Bowl Classic victory over No. 4 Baylor . . . led the team with seven tackles and 16 production points in the win over Rutgers . . . led defense with 23 production points and had a career-high nine tackles, including a 3-yard loss, at Maryland . . . posted six tackles, including two for losses (6 yards), in the win over Michigan . . . recorded six tackles, including a 1-yard sack, at Indiana; led Spartan linebackers with 16 production points against the Hoosiers . . . led the defense with 30 production points at Purdue; had five tackles, including 1.5 for losses (9 yards) and one sack (7 yards) against the Boilermakers . . . impressive all-around game in victory over No. 19 Nebraska with five tackles, including 1.5 for losses (3 yards) with a 2-yard sack; also forced a fumble on Nebraska’s Ameer Abdullah at the MSU 7-yard line that helped prevent a Husker score . . . recorded a team-high 40 production points against the Cornhuskers. . . had three tackles, including a 2-yard sack, against Wyoming . . . collected a half sack (4 yards), two tackles and two QB hurries vs. Eastern Michigan . . . posted three tackles at No. 3 Oregon, including a half tackle for loss (2 yards) . . . in his first career start, had four tackles, including two for losses (10 yards) and 1.5 sacks (9 yards), in the season opener vs. Jacksonville State and was named Spartan Defensive Player of the Week . . . 2013 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Recorded 17 tackles, including four sacks (20 yards), in 14 games . . . saw action primarily in third-down situations and special teams . . . recorded three tackles in the Big Ten Championship Game against No. 2 Ohio State, including a 5-yard sack . . . compiled 12.5 production points against No. 23 Michigan, collecting career highs in tackles (4), tackles for loss (2.5 for 14 yards) and sacks (2.5) . . . collected two tackles each against Purdue and Western Michigan . . . 2012 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in all 13 games, primarily on special teams, to earn his first letter . . . collected five tackles . . . also provided back-up at Sam linebacker . . . was credited with a half tackle for loss (4 yards) in the win at Wisconsin, as he combined with teammate Taiwan Jones for an 8-yard loss on Montee Ball . . . tallied two stops at Central Michigan . . . recorded a tackle in his collegiate debut vs. No. 24 Boise State . . . 2011 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Minnesota . . . selected Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Central Michigan . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top outside linebackers by Rivals.com (No. 27), Scout.com (No. 33) and Scouts, Inc. (No. 86) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by SuperPrep (No. 51) . . . also named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . rated among the state’s Top 20 seniors by Rivals.com (No. 9), Lansing State Journal (No. 10), Detroit Free Press (No. 13) and The Detroit News (No. 15) . . . three-year starter at linebacker for head coaches Donshell English and Anthony Elliott at Southeastern High School in Detroit, Michigan . . . recorded 56 tackles (36 solos, 20 assists) as a senior, with 17 resulting in losses including seven sacks . . . tallied nine tackles each vs. Cass Tech and King . . . registered two sacks each vs. Northwestern, Denby and Douglass . . . also saw action at tight end and running back for the Jungaleers . . . had 13
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Felton DAVIS III
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WR | 6-4 | 181 | FR. | HS RICHMOND, VA. HIGHLAND SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top prospects by 247Sports.com (No. 217) . . . rated among the country’s top wide receivers by 247Sports. com (No. 22) and Rivals.com (No. 55) . . . listed among Virginia’s top seniors by 247Sports. com (No. 10), Rivals.com (No. 16), Scout.com (No. 27) and ESPN.com (No. 33) . . . twotime first-team all-conference for Coach Loren Johnson at Highland Springs (Va.) High School . . . had 37 receptions for 516 yards (13.9 avg.) and six touchdowns in just eight games in 2014 . . . had a career-best eight catches for 158 yards (19.8 avg.) and one score vs. Brook Point as a senior, including a career-long 85-yard grab . . . earned firstteam All-Capital District honors in 2013 . . . caught 28 passes for 725 yards (25.9 avg.) and 10 TDs as a junior in just eight games . . . had three receptions - all resulting in TDs - for 164 yards vs. Henrico . . . two-year starter had 65 career catches for 1,241 yards (19.0 avg.) and 16 TDs in 16 games . . . accounted for 18 total TDs . . . also competed in track and field for the Springers . . . earned All-Metro honors in both the 110 hurdles (posted third-best time in Richmond area at 14.67) and 300 hurdles as a junior . . . son of Felton and Monica Davis . . . born Feb. 25, 1997 . . . psychology major.
Andrew DOWELL
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LB | 6-0 | 216 | FR. | HS NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OHIO ST. EDWARD HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s Top 300 prospects by Scout.com (No. 197) . . . rated among the country’s top running backs by Scout.com (No. 26) and 247Sports.com (No. 40) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top seniors by ESPN.com (No. 116) . . . ranked among Ohio’s top prospects by Scout.com (No. 10), 247Sports.com (No. 21) and ESPN.com (No. 48) . . . two-year starter for Coach Rick Finotti at St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio . . . named to The Associated Press Division I All-Ohio first team and Cleveland.com All-Star Team as a senior . . . selected National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete . . . recorded 153 tackles (93 solos, 60 assists) as a starting safety in 2014, with two for losses, six interceptions and 11 pass break-ups . . . returned three of his six interceptions for TDs . . . rushed 47 times for 241 yards (5.1 avg.) and six touchdowns as a senior . . . had 10 receptions for 148 yards (14.8 avg.) and three scores in 2014 . . . led Eagles special teams in production points . . . ran 16 times for 61 yards and a score in St. Edward’s 31-21 victory over Huber Heights Wayne in the 2014 Division I state championship game . . . made several big plays down the stretch vs. Wayne, including a 14-yard grab on a third-and-9 play on the Eagles’ final scoring drive and rushing for 14 yards on a fourth-and-12 play late to ice the game . . . returned an interception 43 yards for a score and had a 40-yard reception to set up a TD in the regional final/state semifinal vs. Hudson . . . carried 158 times for 968 yards (6.1 avg.) and 13 TDs as a junior . . . had 17 catches for 246 yards (14.5 avg.) and three TDs in 2013 . . . also played basketball and ran track . . . son of Will and Anita Dowell . . . born Nov. 16, 1996 . . . finance major.
David DOWELL
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DB/WR | 6-0 | 186 | FR. | HS NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OHIO ST. EDWARD HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated among the nation’s Top 300 prospects by Scout.com (No. 236) . . . ranked among the country’s top safeties by 247Sports.com (No. 26) . . . listed among the nation’s top athletes by ESPN.com (No. 33) . . . rated among the nation’s top wide receivers by Scout.com (No. 35) . . . ranked among the Midwest’s top seniors by ESPN.com (No. 24) . . . listed among Ohio’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 10), Scout.com (No. 14) and 247Sports.com (No. 19) . . . three-year starter for Coach Rick Finotti at St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio . . . Cleveland.com Second-Team All-Star selection (defensive back) as a senior . . . registered 64 tackles, two interceptions and 18 pass break-ups in 2014 . . . had 33 receptions for 332 yards (10.1 avg.) and four touchdowns as a senior . . . caught five passes for 64 yards in St. Edward’s 31-21 victory over Huber Heights Wayne in the 2014 Division I state championship game . . . picked off a pass in the regional final/state semifinal vs. Hudson . . . returned a fumble 30 yards for a TD in the regional semifinal vs. Westerville Central . . . recorded 32 tackles, three interceptions and 11 pass break-ups as a junior . . . had 26 catches for 483 yards (18.6 avg.) and seven TDs in 2013 . . . set school record with 40 consecutive starts . . . had 80 career receptions for 971 yards (11.6 avg.) and 14 TDs . . . also played basketball and ran track . . . son of Will and Anita Dowell . . . born Nov. 16, 1996 . . . majoring in finance.
Jermaine 39 EDMONDSON CB | 6-0 | 182 | JR. | 2L CANTON, OHIO MCKINLEY SENIOR Fourth-year player enters preseason camp as the back-up field corner . . . combined for eight tackles in two spring scrimmages and the Green-White spring game; returned an interception 32 yards in the second spring scrimmage . . . has 14 career tackles in 24 games . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in 11 games, mostly on special teams, to earn his second letter . . . registered eight tackles . . . tallied a career-high three stops at Purdue . . . had two tackles and a fumble recovery vs. Eastern Michigan . . . 2013 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in 13 games, primarily on special teams, to earn his first letter . . . recorded six tackles . . . tied for third on the team with six tackles on kickoffs . . . named Scout Team Co-Defensive Player of the Week vs. Nebraska . . . collected two tackles against Michigan . . . 2012 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Eastern Michigan . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top cornerbacks by ESPN.com (No. 47) and Scouts.com (No. 48) . . . named to SuperPrep’s and PrepStar’s All-Midwest Teams . . . rated among the state’s top seniors by ESPN.com (No. 48) . . . named Defensive Back MVP at the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Arlington, Texas . . . selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic and Ohio North-South Classic . . . two-year starter for Coach Ron Johnson at McKinley Senior High School in Canton, Ohio . . . first-team All-Ohio (Division I) selection by The Associated Press in 2011 . . . also earned AP Northeast All-District (first team), WHBC Radio All-Stark County and All-Federal League honors as a senior . . . recorded 41 tackles, with two for losses including a sack, and 12 pass break-ups in 2011 . . . led the Bulldogs with four interceptions as a senior, returning three of those picks for touchdowns . . . his top all-around performance in 2011 came vs. Perry, with four tackles and four passes defended, including two interceptions with one returned for a score . . . registered 42 tackles, nine pass break-ups and a school single-season record seven interceptions (tied former Ohio State All-American Mike Doss) as a junior . . . posted five tackles and four passes defended, including two interceptions with one returned for a TD vs. Massillon, in 2010 . . . his prep career totals include 83 tackles, 21 pass break-ups and 11 interceptions, with four returned for TDs . . . also lettered in track and field . . . competed in the 4x200 at the 2012 Division I state championships . . . participated in the 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400 at the 2011 state track meet . . . son of Jermaine Edmondson Sr.; Louis and Selena Johnson . . . born July 10, 1994 . . . sociology major.
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Third-year player heads into preseason camp listed No. 2 on the depth chart at left tackle, behind Jack Conklin . . . 2014 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in six games (Jacksonville State, Eastern Michigan, Wyoming, Indiana, Michigan, Rutgers) to earn his first letter . . . played a season-high 29 snaps vs. EMU and recorded two knockdowns . . . 2013 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top offensive tackles by Scout.com (No. 21), CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 25), Rivals.com (No. 31) and ESPN.com (No. 35) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 53) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . rated among the state’s top seniors by Scout.com (No. 6), Rivals.com (No. 8), ESPN.com (No. 8), Lansing State Journal (No. 9), The Detroit News (No. 12) and 247Sports.com (No. 14) . . . two-year starter at right tackle for Coach Thomas Wilcher at Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Michigan . . . helped the Technicians to a combined record of 23-5 (.825), including back-to-back Division 1 state titles . . . named to Detroit Free Press Division 1 all-state team as a senior . . . honorable mention all-state selection by The Detroit News . . . also earned all-metro honors from The Detroit News . . . anchored an offensive line that helped the Technicians rush for 289 yards (39 attempts; 7.4 yards per carry) in a 36-21 victory over Detroit Catholic Central in the 2012 Division 1 state championship game . . . grandson of Lela Finley; son of Debra Finley . . . born Jan. 29, 1995 . . . majoring in psychology.
SPARTAN HISTORY
POSTGRADUATE, HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played postgraduate football for Col. John Shuman at Fork Union (Virginia) Military Academy . . . selected the team’s outstanding defensive player in 2014 after recording 22 tackles and three interceptions . . . also recovered two fumbles . . . had 12 catches for 300 yards (25.0 avg.) and one touchdown . . . presented the game ball for his performance against Louisburg College (three solo tackles and an interception) . . . three-year starter at wide receiver and safety for Coach Mike Henderson at Douglas Freeman High School in Richmond, Virginia . . . had a 26-yard touchdown reception for the North in the 2013 Big River Rivalry All-Star Game in Ashland, Virginia . . . named to VirginiaPreps.com 5A All-Underclass Offense in 2013 . . . named second-team All-5A South Region by the Virginia High School Coaches Association (VHSCA) in 2013 . . . earned first-team all-district and second-team all-metro honors from the Richmond Times-Dispatch as a senior . . . had 57 receptions for 1,050 yards (18.4 avg.) and 14 TDs in 2013 . . . returned three kicks (two kickoffs and one punt) for scores as a senior . . . accounted for three touchdowns in a 48-47 triple-overtime win over Manchester; had six catches for 132 yards and two scores and returned the second-half kickoff 80 yards for a TD . . . returned a kickoff 90 yards for one score and had a 23-yard TD reception vs. Patrick Henry . . . caught 44 passes for 700 yards (15.9 avg.) and seven TDs as a junior . . . had three game-winning TD receptions in the closing seconds during his prep career (two as a junior and one as a senior) . . . also lettered in basketball and soccer for the Rebels . . . son of Jim and Robin Farinholt . . . born Dec. 4, 1995 . . . majoring in finance
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WR | 6-0 | 183 | FR. | HS RICHMOND, VA. FORK UNION MILITARY ACADEMY
Fourth-year player adds depth at fullback . . . could also see action on the defensive line . . . made the transition from the defensive line to fullback during spring practice . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Forced a fumble and recorded a tackle on the same play against Eastern Michigan in his only appearance of the season . . . 2013 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Made his collegiate debut against Western Michigan in his only appearance of the season. . . . 2012 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top defensive tackles by 247Sports.com (No. 78) . . . rated among Oregon’s top seniors by ESPN.com (No. 6) and 247Sports. com (No. 6) . . . played his senior season for Coach Faustin Riley at Sunset High School in Portland, Oregon . . . 2011 Class 6A first-team all-state selection by The Oregonian . . . selected All-Metro League Defensive Player of the Year as a senior . . . recorded 82 tackles, with 10.5 resulting in losses including 5.5 sacks, in 2011 . . . led the Apollos in total tackles and sacks . . . played his first three seasons at Rundle College High School in Calgary, Alberta . . . named to the Calgary All-Stars in 2010 while helping the Cobras defeat Holy Rosary, 41-21, in the Alberta Bowl . . . participated in Team Alberta training camp for 2010 U18 Football Canada Cup . . . represented the South All-Stars in the 2009 Bantam Bowl . . . also participated in track and field . . . finished second in the shot put (11.11m) and seventh in the discus (23.52m) in the 2011 Calgary Independent Schools Athletic Association Championships . . . placed third in the shot put (10.2m) in the 2010 CISAA meet . . . son of David and Lynne Fennell . . . born Jan. 1, 1994 . . . his father David, nicknamed “Doctor Death,” spent 10 years and won six Grey Cups with Edmonton Eskimos (1974-83) . . . David was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1990 . . . his younger brother John competed in the men’s single luge for Team Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia . . . majoring in civil engineering.
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Second-year player provides depth on the defensive line . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . saw action in three games (Jacksonville State, Eastern Michigan, Wyoming) . . . tallied his first career tackle in the season opener against Jacksonville State . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected to the USA Football roster for the 2014 U.S. Under19 National Team against Team Canada in the 2014 International Bowl series Feb. 7 at Maverick Stadium at the University of Texas at Arlington . . . participated in the OffenseDefense All-American Bowl Jan. 3 in Orlando, Florida . . . ranked one of the nation’s top players by Scout.com (No. 167), Rivals.com (No. 188) and CollegeFootballNews. com (No. 207) . . . listed as one of the nation’s top defensive tackles by Rivals.com (No. 11), Scout.com (No. 16), CFN (No. 17), 247Sports (No. 18) and ESPN.com (No. 34) . . . named the top recruit in the state of Wisconsin by Rivals.com and on the Detroit Free Press Best of the Midwest list . . . also listed as one of the top seniors in Wisconsin by 247Sports (No. 2) and ESPN.com (No. 2) . . . named one of the top recruits in the Midwest (No. 43) by ESPN.com . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . .four-year starter for Brian Kaminski at Sun Prairie High School . . . two-time first-team all-state selection by both The Associated Press and Wisconsin Football Coaches Association . . . two-time All-Big Eight Conference pick . . . produced 71 tackles, including 15 for losses with six sacks, as a senior while being named Big Eight Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year . . . scored two rushing touchdowns vs. Madison Memorial in 2013 . . . recorded 72 tackles (36 solos, 36 assists) as a junior, with 18 resulting in losses including three sacks . . . posted a season-high 12 tackles vs. Badger, including one behind the line of scrimmage . . . born Feb. 1, 1995 . . . no-preference major..
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Blaise FOSTER
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OT | 6-6 | 285 | FR. | RS MANASQUAN, N.J. THE HUN SCHOOL OF PRINCETON Walk-on adds depth at offensive tackle . . . first enrolled at Michigan State in the spring of 2014 and joined the football team during Cotton Bowl practices in December 2014 . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Four-year starter at offensive tackle and defensive end for Coaches John Law and Dave Dudeck at The Hun School of Princeton (New Jersey) . . . recorded 54 tackles, including 11 sacks, in just six games as a junior in 2012 . . . also letter in track and field, competing in the javelin . . . began his prep career at Wall Township (N.J.) High School . . . son of Dr. Wayne and Sonora Foster . . . born Oct. 1, 1994 . . . majoring in communication.
Chris FREY
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LB | 6-2 | 235 | SO. | 1L UPPER ARLINGTON, OHIO UPPER ARLINGTON Second-year player enters preseason camp listed as the back-up Sam linebacker, behind Ed Davis . . . 2014 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in all 13 games at linebacker and on special teams to earn his first letter . . . one of four true freshmen to letter for the Spartans in 2014 . . . credited with 19 tackles (8 solo, 11 assists) . . . BTN.com Big Ten All-Freshman Team honorable mention pick . . . ranked third on the team with seven tackles on special teams (five kick return, two punt return) . . . had two tackles against Rutgers . . . recovered a fumble on a punt return that led to a Spartan touchdown and had one tackle vs. No. 14 Ohio State . . . recorded two tackles at Purdue . . . tallied a season-best five tackles against Wyoming . . . led Spartan linebackers with 14 production points in the win over Eastern Michigan; posted two stops and a QB hurry against the Eagles . . . recorded three tackles in his collegiate debut in the season opener against Jacksonville State . . . enrolled at Michigan State on Jan. 6, 2014, for the beginning of the spring semester and participated in spring practice . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Participated in 2013 National Underclass Combine All-American Game in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina . . . . ranked among the nation’s top outside linebackers by Rivals.com (No. 44) and Scout.com (No. 60) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . rated among Ohio’s top seniors by Rivals.com (No. 36) and ESPN.com (No. 66) . . . three-year starter for Coach Mike Golden at Upper Arlington (Ohio) High School . . . Associated Press Division I second-team All-Ohio selection as a senior . . . also earned all-metro and All-Ohio Capital Conference honors in 2013 . . . recorded 94 tackles (20 solos, 74 assists) as a senior, with 13 resulting in losses including eight sacks . . . also intercepted one pass in 2013 . . . rushed 155 times for 855 yards (5.5 avg.) and seven touchdowns as a senior . . . produced a career-best 136 tackles (35 solos, 101 assists) in 2012, including 3.5 sacks . . . also credited with two interceptions (51 yards) and three fumble recoveries as a junior . . . gained 648 yards on 67 carries (9.7 avg.) and scored 10 TDs in 2012 . . . had six catches for 89 yards (14.8 avg.) and two scores as a junior . . . averaged 28.5 yards on 12 kickoff returns in 2012, including a school-record 99-yard runback for a TD vs. Westland . . . his career defensive totals include: 270 tackles (66 solos, 204 assists), 22 tackles for losses and four interceptions (92 yards and one TD) . . . his career offensive totals include: 1,600 rushing yards and 17 rushing TDs, 11 receptions for 126 yards (11.5 avg.) and two TDs . . . also returned 17 career kickoffs for 491 yards (28.9 avg.) and two TDs . . . also lettered in basketball for the Golden Bears . . . son of Chris and Brea Frey . . . born June 23, 1995 . . . majoring in advertising.
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DB | 6-0 | 170 | FR. | HS FROSTPROOF, FLA. FROSTPROOF HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top safeties by ESPN.com (No. 57) and Scout.com (No. 88) . . . participated in the 2014 North-South All-Star Football Classic in The Villages, Fla. . . . four-year starter at Frostproof (Fla.) High School . . . named to The Associated Press Class 3A all-state second team (defensive back) as a senior for Coach Shannon Benton . . . also earned first-team all-county and all-district honors in 2014 . . . recorded 48 tackles, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries as a senior . . . had three returns (one kickoff return, one interception return and one fumble return) for touchdowns in 2014 . . . rushed 54 times for 331 yards (6.1 avg.) and three TDs as a senior . . . completed 20-of-38 passes (.526) for 220 yards in 2014 . . . also had 17 receptions for 245 yards (14.4 avg.) and four TDs as a senior . . . AP Class 3A all-state first-team selection (utility defensive player) in 2013 . . . forced three fumbles vs. Lakeland Christian . . . produced 75 tackles (51 solos, 24 assists) as a sophomore, including two for losses, an interception and three pass break-ups . . . also credited with two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 2012 . . . gained 515 yards on 86 carries (6.0 avg.) and four TDs as a sophomore . . . caught 11 passes for 213 yards (19.4 avg.) and one score in 2012 . . . posted double-figure tackles in three games as a sophomore, including a season-high 15 stops vs. DeSoto County . . . closed out the 2012 season with back-to-back 100-yard rushing games vs. Tenoroc (14 attempts for 133 yards and one TD) and Lakeland Christian (18 for 133 and one TD) . . . also competes in basketball and track and field . . . son of David and Gloria Gaines . . . born June 15, 1996 . . . plans to major in communication.
Michael GEIGER
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K | 5-8 | 186 | JR. | 2L TOLEDO, OHIO OTTAWA HILLS Two-year letterwinner has made 29 of his 38 career field-goal attempts (.763) . . . missed spring practice (hip) but will return healthy for preseason camp in August . . . ranks fourth in MSU history in field-goal percentage (.763), fourth in point-after attempt percentage (.982), seventh in extra-points made (108), 10th in field goals made (29) and 16th in points (195) . . . set an MSU single-season record as a true freshman by making 93.8 percent of his field-goal attempts (15-of-16), which ranked first in the Big Ten and tied for fourth in the NCAA FBS . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Made 14 of his 22 fieldgoal attempts (.636) and all 72 of his extra-point attempts . . . ranked tied for first in the Big Ten in PAT percentage (1.000), second in kick scoring (8.8 ppg.), fifth in scoring (8.8 ppg.), and tied for ninth in field goals (1.08 pg.) . . . set an MSU single-season record with 72 extra points, which ranked second in the Big Ten and fifth in the NCAA FBS . . . tied for fourth in MSU single-season history with 114 points (most by a placekicker) . . . Academic All-Big Ten selection . . . set a Spartan single-game bowl record with six PATs in the Cotton Bowl Classic victory over No. 4 Baylor, including the game-winning PAT with 17 seconds remaining that put MSU on top, 42-41 . . . connected on two of his three field-goal attempts (36, 39 yards) and made all four PATs in win at Penn State . . . hit a 23-yard field goal and made all six of his PATs against Rutgers; also ran a fake field-goal attempt 23 yards to the 1-yard line in the third quarter . . . made a season-high three field goals (22, 34 and 35 yards) and had four PATs in the win at Maryland . . . connected on a 40-yard field goal and made four PATs vs. No. 14 Ohio State . . . made all five PATs in the victory over Michigan . . . went 8-for-8 in PATs at Indiana . . . made all six of his PATs and was 1-of-2 on field goals (made 42 yarder, missed 44 yarder) at Purdue . . . was 2-of-3 on field-goal attempts (made 28 and 27 yarders, missed 36 yarder) and made three PATs vs. No. 19 Nebraska . . . had seven PATs against Wyoming . . . tied a school record with 10 extra points vs. Eastern Michigan; also made a 30-yard field goal against the Eagles . . . connected on both of his field-goal attempts at No. 3 Oregon (42 and 34 yards); also had three PATs . . . had his streak of 13 consecutive field goals made snapped as he missed
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OG | 6-6 | 296 | FR. | RS ST. CHARLES, ILL. ST. CHARLES NORTH
LG 49 42 49 Total 15-16 14-22 29-38
Second-year player provides depth on the offensive line at guard . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Participated in the 2014 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl Jan. 3 in Orlando, Florida . . . ranked among the nation’s top offensive tackles by Scout.com (No. 45) and Rivals.com (No. 62) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . rated among the state’s top seniors by Rivals.com (No. 26) and ESPN.com (No. 43) . . . three-year starter at St. Charles (Illinois) North High School . . . first-team Class 7A all-state selection as a senior by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association . . . special mention all-state selection in 2013 by the Chicago Tribune . . . first-team all-area pick as a senior by the Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald and Kane County Chronicle . . . unanimous first-team All-Upstate Conference selection in 2013 . . . anchored an offensive line that helped produce 2,010 rushing yards (198.1 yards per game) and 30 rushing touchdowns in 2013 . . . recorded 34 pancake blocks and allowed just three sacks as a senior . . . credited with seven pancakes each vs. Elgin and Larkin . . . also lettered in basketball for the North Stars . . . son of Richard and Stephanie Gianacakos . . . born Feb. 17, 1996 . . . majoring in supply chain management.
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40-49 8-8 3-8 11-16
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20-29 3-3 4-4 7-7
LG 35 42 30 0 28 42 40 35 23 39 42
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30-39 4-5 7-10 11-15
-20 0-0 0-0 0-0
FGs 1-2 2-2 1-1 0-0 2-3 1-2 0-1 0-1 1-2 3-4 1-1 2-3 0-0 14-22
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FG BREAKDOWN 2013 2014 Career
PTS 81 114 195
PTS 9 9 13 7 9 9 8 5 7 13 9 10 6 114
PATs 6-6 3-3 10-10 7-7 3-3 6-6 8-8 5-5 4-4 4-4 6-6 4-4 6-6 72-72
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FG (Pct.) 15-16 (.938) 14-22 (.636) 29-38 (.763)
2014 OPPONENT Jacksonville State Oregon Eastern Michigan Wyoming Nebraska Purdue Indiana Michigan Ohio State Maryland Rutgers Penn State Baylor Totals
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GEIGER’S STATISTICS SCORING PAT (Pct.) 2013 36-38 (.947) 2014 72-72 (1.000) Career 108-110 (.982)
7 14 6 2 6 11 11 6 2 10 6 81
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GEIGER’S CAREER HIGHS Extra Points Made .......... 10, vs. Eastern Michigan (9/20/14) Extra Points Att. .............. 10, vs. Eastern Michigan (9/20/14) Field Goals Made ........... 4, vs. Iowa (10/5/13) Field Goals Att ................ 5, vs. Iowa (10/5/13) Points.............................. 14, vs. Iowa (10/5/13) Field Goal ....................... 49, vs. Iowa (10/5/13)
GEIGER’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2013 OPPONENT PATs FGs LG Western Michigan -DNPSouth Florida -DNPYoungstown State -DNPNotre Dame 1-1 2-2 42 Iowa 2-2 4-5 49 Indiana 6-6 0-0 Purdue 2-2 0-0 Illinois 6-6 0-0 Michigan 2-3 3-3 44 Nebraska 5-5 2-2 45 Northwestern 3-4 1-1 37 Minnesota 2-2 0-0 Ohio State 4-4 2-2 44 Stanford 3-3 1-1 31 Totals 36-38 15-16 49
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41-yard attempt in the first quarter against Jacksonville State; made a 35-yard attempt in the second quarter . . . had six PATs against the Gamecocks . . . 2013 SEASON (FRESHMAN): True freshman set an MSU single-season record by making 93.8 percent of his field-goal attempts (15-of-16), which ranked first in the Big Ten and tied for fourth in the NCAA FBS . . . ranked second on the team in scoring with 81 points . . . ranked tied for third in the Big Ten with 15 field goals made . . . closed the season by making 13 consecutive field goals (school record: 15 by Brett Swenson in 2008) . . . ranked tied for fifth in the Big Ten in scoring (7.4 ppg.) and tied for second in kick scoring . . . was 8-of-8 from 40-plus yards . . . was 36-for-38 in point-after attempts (.947) . . . named first-team Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America . . . garnered honorable mention All-America recognition from SI.com . . . honorable mention All-Big Ten pick by the media . . . named to ESPN.com Big Ten All-Freshman Team . . . connected on a 31-yard field goal in the third quarter of the Rose Bowl Game against Stanford that tied the game at 17; also made all three of his PATs in the win over the Cardinal . . . named College Football Performance Awards National Placekicker of the Week after scoring 10 points (two field goals, four PATs) in win over No. 2 Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game; connected on a 40-yarder in the first quarter and a 44-yarder in the third quarter . . . kicked a 37-yard field goal and made three PATs at Northwestern . . . scored 11 points at Nebraska, including two field goals (45 and 25 yards) and five PATs . . . collected 11 points in win over No. 23 Michigan, including three field goals (40, 44 and 35 yards) and two PATs . . . made all six of his PATs vs. Illinois and Indiana . . . scored 14 points at Iowa and was 4-of-5 on field-goal attempts (made from 27, 35, 49 and 40 yards) against the Hawkeyes . . . made his collegiate debut at No. 22 Notre Dame; connected on 25 and 42-yard field goals and also made his only PAT against the Irish . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Made game-winning, 56-yard field goal with 5:14 left in the fourth quarter of the 2013 Ohio High School Football Coaches Association’s annual North-South Classic (Divisions IV, V and VI) in Dayton, Ohio, on April 27 as the North defeated the South, 27-24 . . . represented the East in the 2013 Semper Fidelis AllAmerican Bowl in Carson, California . . . ranked among the nation’s top kickers by Rivals. com (No. 1), 247Sports.com (No. 1), Chris Sailer (No. 1), Scout.com (No. 9) and ESPN. com (No. 12) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 121) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . rated among Ohio’s top seniors by 247Sports. com (No. 45) and ESPN.com (No. 57) . . . two-year starter for Coach Chris Hardman at Ottawa Hills High School in Toledo, Ohio . . . Associated Press Division VI All-Ohio FirstTeam selection in 2012 . . . also started at wide receiver and safety for the Green Bears . . . connected on 6-of-10 field-goal attempts as a senior, including a career-long 54-yarder . . . 48 of his 52 kickoffs resulted in touchbacks (.923) in 2012 . . . averaged 41.6 yards per punt as a senior . . . converted 35-of-37 extra-point attempts (.946) as a junior . . . 88 percent of kickoffs resulted in touchbacks in 2011 . . . also averaged 41.6 yards per punt as a junior . . . scored two touchdowns in 2010 . . . two-time Division III All-Ohio selection in soccer as a goalkeeper (senior: first team; junior: second team) . . . son of Jim and Mary Geiger . . . born Oct. 4, 1994 . . . majoring in applied engineering sciences
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LB | 6-1 | 209 | FR. | RS TAMPA, FLA. TAMPA CATHOLIC Second-year player enters preseason camp as the back-up Star linebacker, behind Darien Harris . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected to the USA Football roster for the 2014 U.S. Under-19 National Team against Team Canada in the 2014 International Bowl series Feb. 7 at Maverick Stadium at the University of Texas at Arlington . . . ranked one of the nation’s top athletes by Rivals.com (No. 12) and ESPN.com (No. 74) . . . rated among the nation’s top safeties by 247Sports (No. 55) and Scout.com (No. 58) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Southeast Team . . . listed as one of the top seniors in the state of Florida by Rivals.com (No. 38) and 247Sports (No. 92) . . . helped lead Tampa Catholic to a 10-3 record his senior year in 2013, as the Crusaders reached the Florida 3A state semifinals . . . named to the Tampa Tribune All-Hillsborough County First Team as a specialist . . . rushed for 593 yards on 82 carries (7.2 avg.) with 11 touchdowns as a senior . . . also played linebacker and safety; totaled 47 tackles (36 solos), 12 passes defended (two interceptions, 10 pass break-ups), three sacks (11 yards), 10 quarterback hurries, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and a blocked punt . . . compiled 699 all-purpose yards . . . ran for 120 yards and two TDs on 14 attempts while recording a 5-yard sack and two pass break-ups vs. Berkeley Prep . . . as a junior, ran for 616 yards and six TDs on 75 carries (8.2 avg.) . . . tallied 830 all-purpose yards . . . recorded 107 tackles (77 solos), including 12 tackles for loss with 2.5 sacks (17 yards) . . . also had seven passes defended (one interception, six pass break-ups), three blocks and two forced fumbles . . . rushed for 114 yards on 10 carries with one TD and also posted 18 tackles, including two for losses, against Fort Meade . . . had 15 tackles, including three for loss, vs. Jesuit . . . recorded 18 stops, with two tackles for loss, against Berkeley Prep . . . collected 40 tackles, including three sacks, with two fumble recoveries and one interception as a sophomore . . . son of Tim Harrell and Shanell Snyder . . . born Sept. 18, 1995 . . . sociology major.
50 Sean HARRINGTON LB | 6-3 | 210 | SO. | 1L COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MICH. ORCHARD LAKE ST. MARY’S Third-year walk-on adds depth at Sam linebacker . . . 2014 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Made three appearances (Eastern Michigan, Wyoming, Michigan) to earn his first letter . . . recovered a fumble and tallied his first career tackle against Eastern Michigan . . . 2013 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Player of the Week three times . . . named Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Ohio State and Illinois . . . named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Purdue . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named to Detroit Free Press Division 3 all-state team as a senior . . . also earned first-team all-area honors . . . saw action at linebacker and tight end for Coach George Porritt at Orchard Lake (Michigan) St. Mary’s . . . recorded 75 tackles, including eight sacks, and an interception in 2012 . . . posted a team-high eight tackles, including one for a 4-yard loss, and a quarterback hurry in the 2012 Division 3 state championship game vs. Grand Rapids Christian . . . contributed three stops in 2011 victory over Mount Pleasant in Division 3 state title game . . . three-year letterman as a forward in hockey . . . accounted for 12 points (3 goals, 9 assists) in 22 games in 2012-13 . . . son of John and Natalie Harrington . . . born Sept. 1, 1995 . . . majoring in political science/pre-law.
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LB | 6-0 | 220 | SR.-5 | 3L SILVER SPRING, MD. DEMATHA CATHOLIC Fifth-year senior and three-year letterwinner has collected 64 tackles, including four for losses (9 yards), in 40 career games . . . enters his second season as the starting Star linebacker . . . featured on the preseason watch list for the Butkus Award (nation’s top linebacker) . . . ranks among college football’s strongest players (No. 5) in a list compiled by Chase Goodbread of NFL.com; Harris can put up 450 pounds on the bench and 650 on squats . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Started 11 of 13 games at Star linebacker . . . ranked fifth on the team with a career-high 48 tackles . . . ranked eighth on the team during the regular season with 107 production points . . . tied for team lead with two forced fumbles . . . collected a career-high 3.5 tackles for loss (9 yards) . . . recorded a half tackle for loss (1 yard) in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic win over No. 4 Baylor . . . posted four stops and forced a fumble vs. Rutgers . . . had three tackles, including a half tackle for loss, along with a pass break-up, at Maryland; was named the fourth game captain against the Terrapins as he returned to his home state . . . posted five stops vs. No. 14 Ohio State . . . tied a career best with seven tackles, including a 1-yard loss, in the victory over Michigan . . . tied for second on the team with 24 production points at Purdue; recorded six tackles, including a 2-yard loss, and his 15-yard interception return for a touchdown with 1:22 left sealed the win for MSU . . . led team with 19 production points against Wyoming (career-high seven tackles, forced fumble, fumble recovery) . . . had three stops at No. 3 Oregon . . . led the Spartans with five tackles in the season opener against Jacksonville State, including a half sack (5 yards) and a QB hurry . . . named the fourth game captain vs. Jacksonville State.. 2013 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 14 games, primarily on special teams . . . recorded 12 tackles . . . saw extensive action at middle linebacker in the 100th Rose Bowl Game against fifth-ranked Stanford; collected a season-high five tackles, including a half tackle for loss, in the win over the Cardinal . . . recorded two tackles each against Northwestern and Youngstown State . . . had a tackle and a quarterback hurry in the Big Ten opener at Iowa. . . . 2012 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in all 13 games, primarily on special teams, to earn his first letter . . . compiled four tackles, all on kickoff coverage, with one stop each against Wisconsin, Nebraska, Minnesota and TCU . . . compiled 15 tackles in three spring scrimmages, including 2.0 for losses (5 yards) . . . produced five tackles for the White, including a 1-yard tackle for loss, in the April 28 spring game . . . 2011 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week vs. Iowa . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top outside linebackers by Scouts, Inc. (No. 32) and Rivals. com (No. 35) . . . listed among the country’s top safeties by Scout.com (No. 67) . . . rated among the Mid-Atlantic’s top prospects by SuperPrep (No. 19) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Atlantic Team . . . listed among Maryland’s Top 10 seniors by Rivals.com (No. 10) . . . played in the 2010 Chesapeake Bowl in Towson, Maryland . . . two-year starter for Coach Bill McGregor at DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland . . . selected first-team All-Gameday linebacker (private schools) by GamedayMD.com . . . honorable mention all-state pick (big schools) as a running back . . . named first-team all-county . . . recorded 83 tackles, including five sacks, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries as a senior . . . also accounted for 962 combined yards (rushing and receiving) and five touchdowns in 2010 . . . rushed 92 times for 793 yards (8.6 avg.) as a senior, including two 100-yard games (12 carries for 114 yards vs. O’Connell and 19 attempts for 159 yards vs. St. John’s) . . . had five receptions for 169 yards (33.8 avg.) in 2010 . . . produced 168 combined yards on just 11 touches vs. Good Counsel (nine rushes for 89 yards and two catches for 79 yards, including a 71-yard TD grab) . . . earned third-team all-league honors as a junior after registering 40 tackles, including four sacks . . . son of Alan and Lisa Harris . . . father Alan played running back at Virginia Tech (lettered in 1982, ’84 and ’85) . . . born March 31, 1993 . . . graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism in May 2015 . . . currently pursuing a second degree in interdisciplinary studies in social science – human capital and society. HARRIS’ CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 7, twice (last vs. Michigan, 10/25/14) Tackles for loss: 1, twice (last vs. Michigan, 10/25/14) Sacks: 0.5, vs. Jacksonville State, 8/29/14 Interceptions: 1, vs. Purdue, 10/11/1
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AT 3 8 22 33
TM 4 12 48 64
TFL 0-0 0.5-0 3.5-9 4-9
PBU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
FR 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0
FR 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1-0
FF 0 0 2 2
FF 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2
25 Jake HARTBARGER
HEATH’S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 5, vs. Rutgers (11/22/14) Tackles for loss: 2, vs. Rutgers (11/22/14) Sacks: 1, vs. Rutgers (11/22/14)
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Second-year player enters his first season as the starting punter, replacing four-year starter Mike Sadler . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Special Teams Co-Player of the Week against Michigan . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Participated in 2014 Under Armour All-America Game in St. Petersburg, Fla. . . . ranked among the nation’s top punters by 247Sports.com (No. 1) and Kohl’s Professional Camps (No. 2) . . . rated among the country’s top kickers by ESPN.com (No. 4) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 73) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . ranked among Ohio’s top seniors by ESPN.com (No. 29) . . . threetime first-team all-district punter for Coach Craig Smith at Anthony Wayne High School
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P | 6-4 | 210 | FR. | RS WATERVILLE, OHIO ANTHONY WAYNE
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INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-15 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-15
PBU 0 0 1 1
SPARTAN HISTORY
SACKS 0.5-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0.5-4
INT 0-0 0-0 1-15 1-15
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HARRIS’ GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2014 DEFENSE UT AT TM TFL Jacksonville State 2 3 5 0.5-4 Oregon 2 1 3 0-0 Eastern Michigan 0 0 0 0-0 Wyoming 3 4 7 0-0 Nebraska 2 1 3 0-0 Purdue 4 2 6 1-2 Indiana 1 0 1 0-0 Michigan 2 5 7 1-1 Ohio State 2 3 5 0-0 Maryland 2 1 3 0.5-1 Rutgers 4 0 4 0-0 Penn State 2 1 3 0-0 Baylor 0 1 1 0.5-1 Totals 26 22 48 3.5-9
SACKS 0-0 0-0 0.5-4 0.5-4
Fifth-year senior and two-year letterwinner has seen action in 27 career games . . . enters his second season as a starter on the defensive line . . . listed as the starter at defensive tackle on the depth chart . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Started 12 of 13 games at defensive tackle . . . collected career highs in tackles (29), tackles for loss (five for 22 yards) and sacks (2.5 for 19 yards) . . . led Spartan defensive tackles with five TFLs . . . had a productive game in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic win over No. 4 Baylor, tallying three stops; credited with a half sack (6 yards) of Bear QB Bryce Petty, along with teammate Shilique Calhoun, in the third quarter, and also split a tackle for loss (1 yard) with Darien Harris on a rush in the first quarter . . . ranked first among Spartan defensive tackles in the regular season with 82 production points . . . led Spartan defensive linemen with 11 production points vs. Rutgers as he recorded career highs in tackles (five), tackles for loss (two for 7 yards) and sacks (one for 6 yards) . . . compiled 11 production points at Maryland . . . had three tackles, including a half sack (4 yards), vs. No. 14 Ohio State . . . totaled 10 production points at Purdue, including two QB hits and a solo tackle . . . tallied 13 production points in the win over No. 19 Nebraska (three tackles, including a half tackle for loss, and two quarterback hurries) . . . recorded four tackles, including a half sack (3 yards), at No. 3 Oregon . . . collected three tackles, including a half tackle for loss, in his first career start in the season opener vs. Jacksonville State . . . 2013 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in 10 games as a back-up defensive end to earn his first letter . . . made the transition from defensive end to defensive tackle during bowl practices . . . recorded three quarterback hurries, including two at Illinois . . . also had QB hurry in the win over No. 23 Michigan . . . broke up a pass in the season opener against Western Michigan . . . 2012 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in five games (Boise State, Central Michigan, Notre Dame, Eastern Michigan, Michigan) . . . 2011 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Represented the Ohio All-Stars in the June 2011 Big 33 Classic in Hershey, Pennsylvania . . . rated among the nation’s top defensive ends by Scout.com (No. 26) . . . named to SuperPrep’s and PrepStar’s All-Midwest Teams . . . ranked among Ohio’s top seniors by Rivals.com (No. 49) . . . threeyear starter for Coach Arvie Crouch at Mount Healthy High School in Cincinnati, Ohio . . . two-time first-team All-Ohio (Division II) selection by The Associated Press . . . named AP All-Ohio Division II Co-Defensive Player of the Year as a senior . . . two-time first-team AP Southwest All-District pick . . . selected AP Southwest All-District Defensive Player of the Year in 2010 . . . two-time first-team all-conference choice . . . voted Fort Ancient Valley Conference Co-Athlete of the Year as a senior . . . produced five sacks in 2010 . . . named to Cincinnati Enquirer’s All-Area (Division II-VI) Team as a junior . . . recorded 41 tackles (22 solos, 19 assists) in 2009, finishing third in the conference with 6.5 sacks . . . registered two sacks each vs. Aiken and Northwest . . . recovered two fumbles vs. Western Hills . . . son of Chauncey and Kim Heath . . . born June 18, 1993 . . . scheduled to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in December.
2014 RECAP
HARRIS’ STATISTICS G/GS UT 2012 13/0 1 2013 14/0 4 2014 13/11 26 Career 40/11 31
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DL | 6-6 | 293 | SR.-5 | 2L CINCINNATI, OHIO MOUNT HEALTHY
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in Whitehouse, Ohio . . . three-time All-Northern Lakes League selection as a kicker . . . averaged 43.0 yards on 30 punts (1,290 yards) as a senior, including a career-long 77-yarder, while earning first-team All-NLL honors as the punter . . . placed 11 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line in 2013, including seven kicks downed inside the 10 . . . also hit four punts 50-plus yards as senior . . . hit 5-of-7 field-goal attempts in 2013, including a season-long 30-yarder, and 33-of-34 extra-point tries . . . third-team All-Ohio selection as the punter as a junior . . . two-time first-team All-Blade selection (2012: punter; 2011: kicker) . . . named second-team All-NLL punter in 2012 . . . received special mention All-Ohio honors as a kicker as a sophomore . . . averaged 42.2 yards on 60 career punts (2,534 yards) . . . scored 138 career points for the Generals, converting 10-of-18 field-goal attempts (.556), including a career-best 42-yarder, and 108-of-115 PATs (.939) . . . son of Toby and Wendi Hartbarger . . . born May 31, 1995 . . . management major.
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HEATH’S STATISTICS G/GS UT 2012 5/0 0 2013 9/0 0 2014 13/12 11 Career 27/12 11
AT 0 0 18 18
TM 0 0 29 29
TFL 0-0 0-0 5-22 5-22
HEATH’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2014 DEFENSE UT AT TM TFL Jacksonville State 0 3 3 0.5-1 Oregon 1 3 4 0.5-3 Eastern Michigan 1 0 1 0-0 Wyoming 0 1 1 0-0 Nebraska 2 1 3 0.5-0 Purdue 1 0 1 0-0 Indiana 0 1 1 0-0 Michigan 1 0 1 0-0 Ohio State 0 3 3 0.5-4 Maryland 1 0 1 0-0 Rutgers 2 3 5 2-7 Penn State 1 1 2 0-0 Baylor 1 2 3 1-7 Totals 11 18 29 5-22
SACKS 0-0 0-0 2.5-19 2.5-19
SACKS 0-0 0.5-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0.5-4 0-0 1-6 0-0 0.5-6 2.5-19
INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
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PBU 0 1 0 1
PBU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FR 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
FR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FF 0 0 0 0
FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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CB | 5-10 | 180 | JR. | 2L SOLON, OHIO SOLON Two-year letterwinner enters preseason camp as a co-starter at field corner . . . has 30 tackles in 27 career games . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in all 13 games . . . started the first 10 games at field corner . . . collected 28 tackles (19 solos, 9 assists) . . . had two interceptions and three pass break-ups . . . posted two stops in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic vs. No. 5 Baylor . . . had two tackles and picked off a pass to end the first half at Maryland . . . collected a career-high eight tackles vs. No. 14 Ohio State . . . recorded a career-best two pass break-ups in the win over Michigan . . . had two tackles at Indiana, including a 3-yard loss . . . collected four tackles at Purdue . . . posted two stops in win over No. 19 Nebraska . . . tallied three tackles at No. 3 Oregon . . . recorded an interception, pass break-up and one tackle in his first career start vs. Jacksonville State in the season opener. . . . 2013 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in all 14 games as a true freshman, primarily on special teams, to earn his first letter . . . recorded tackles against Michigan and Minnesota . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top cornerbacks by Rivals.com (No. 68), ESPN.com (No. 71) and Scout.com (No. 74) . . . rated among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN. com (No. 117) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . listed among Ohio’s top seniors by Rivals.com (No 48) and ESPN.com (No. 54) . . . three-year starter for Coach Jim McQuaide at Solon (Ohio) High School . . . helped the Comets to a combined record of 27-8 (.771) . . . two-time first-team All-Northeast Ohio Conference selection (2011-12) . . . had 33 receptions for 542 yards (16.4 avg.) and eight touchdowns as a senior . . . returned 11 kickoffs for 219 yards (19.9 avg.) in 2012 . . . also returned 12 punts for 200 yards (16.7 avg.) and one score as a senior . . . recorded 15 tackles (9 solos, 6 assists) and a team-leading four interceptions in 2012 . . . caught a career-best eight passes for 82 yards and intercepted two passes vs. Brunswick . . . had six receptions for 109 yards and two TDs (32 and 34 yards) and his 40-yard punt return set up another score vs. Twinsburg . . . scored on a 78-yard punt return vs. Buchtel . . . had six catches for a career-best 120 yards and two TDs (38 and 46 yards) in the 2012 season opener vs. Shaker Heights . . . his 46-yard TD grab with 19 seconds left gave the Comets a 24-21 win over Shaker Heights . . . earned second-team all-district honors as a junior . . . caught 25 passes for 275 yards (11.0 avg.) and two scores in 2011 . . . accounted for six total touchdowns as a junior, with four coming on returns . . . returned 12 kickoffs for 530 yards (44.2 avg.) in 2011, including a career-long 92-yard runback for a TD . . . registered a career-best 41 tackles (23 solos, 15 assists), including three for losses, and two interceptions in 2011 . . . credited with 31 tackles (18 solos, 13 assists), including one for a loss, as a sophomore . . . led the team with six interceptions in 2010, including a 67-yard return for a TD vs. Mentor . . . also competed in track and field . . . posted personal bests of 5-9 in the high jump and 23-0 in the long jump . . . former high school teammate of current Spartan wide receiver Edward Barksdale III . . . son of Arthur and Melanice Hicks . . . born Aug. 21, 1995 . . . communication major.
HICKS’ CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 8, vs. Ohio State (11/8/14) Tackles for loss: 1, vs. Indiana (10/18/14) Pass break-ups: 2, vs. Michigan (10/25/14) Interceptions: 1, twice (last vs. Maryland, 11/15/14) HICKS’ STATISTICS G/GS UT 2013 14/0 2 2014 13/10 19 Career 27/10 21
AT 0 9 9
TM 2 28 30
TFL 0-0 1-3 1-3
SACKS 0-0 0-0 0-0
INT 0-0 2-0 2-0
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PBU 0 3 3
FR 0-0 0-0 0-0
FF 0 0 0
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OL | 6-4 | 305 | FR. | HS HOUSTON, TEXAS THE KINKAID SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top offensive tackles by ESPN.com (No. 49) and 247Sports.com (No. 85) . . . rated among the country’s top offensive guards by Scout.com (No. 55) . . . listed among the Midlands’ top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 91) . . . ranked among the state’s Top 100 seniors by ESPN.com (No. 76), Dave Campbell, Texas Magazine and VYPE Magazine . . . named All-Greater Houston Private High School Outstanding Lineman of the Year in 2014 by the Touchdown Club of Houston . . . selected Offensive Lineman of the Year by VYPE (one of 10 players) . . . also named to the Houston Area All-VYPE Team . . . two-time All-Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC) selection for Coach Nathan Larned at The Kinkaid School in Houston, Texas . . . named to the Private School Elite Team as a junior . . . three-year letterwinner in both basketball and track and field for the Falcons . . . son of Kirk and Molly Higby . . . born Jan. 26, 1997 . . . majoring in journalism.
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RB | 6-0 | 216 | SO. | SQ FLINT, MICH. CARMAN-AINSWORTH Third-year player is one of the leading candidates to start at tailback entering preseason camp . . . split carries with the first-team offense during spring practice . . . rushed 11 times for 48 yards in the Green-White spring game . . . 2014 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Collected 44 rushing yards on 15 carries in three games of action (Jacksonville State, Eastern Michigan, Ohio State) . . . had eight carries for 28 yards in his collegiate debut vs. Jacksonville State . . . 2013 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week twice (vs. Northwestern and Purdue) . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated among the nation’s top running backs by Rivals.com (No. 45), Scout.com (No. 47) and 247Sports.com (No. 61) . . . ranked among the nation’s Top 25 big backs by MaxPreps.com (No. 16) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN. com (No. 131) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . rated among the state’s top seniors by the Lansing State Journal (No. 6), The Detroit News (No. 8), Detroit Free Press (No. 10), Rivals.com (No. 11), 247Sports.com (No. 11), Scout.com (No. 12) and ESPN.com (No. 20) . . . three-year starter for Coach Nate Williams at Carman-Ainsworth High School in Flint, Michigan . . . first-team all-state selection by The Associated Press (Divisions 1-2), The Detroit News (Divisions 1-2) and Detroit Free Press (Division 1) as a senior . . . also named to the Flint Journal Dream Team . . . rushed 94 times for 1,023 yards (10.9 avg.) and 14 touchdowns in 2012 . . . recorded five 100-yard rushing games as a senior . . . set career highs for carries (21) and rushing yards (205) in his final game in a Cavalier uniform vs. Gland Blanc, including an 80-yard TD run . . . rushed eight times for 166 yards (20.8 avg.) and two scores (39 and 75 yards) vs. Flushing . . . picked up 122 yards on 10 carries and scored a career-best three TDs (5, 3 and 6 yards) vs. Flint Northern . . . carried six times for 128 yards (21.3 avg.) and two scores (80 and 11 yards) vs. Saginaw Heritage . . . gained 162 yards on 14 attempts and scored twice (3 and 78
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Third-year player will compete for playing time at Mike linebacker . . . 2014 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Made eight appearances, primarily on special teams, to earn his first letter . . . tallied four tackles, including a season-best two against Eastern Michigan . . . 2013 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Iowa . . . named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. South Florida. . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: PrepStar All-American . . . ranked among the nation’s Top 300 prospects by ESPN.com (No. 183) and CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 229) . . . rated among the country’s top linebackers by CFN (No. 29) . . . listed among the nation’s top inside linebackers by ESPN.com (No. 6), Rivals.com (No. 12) and 247Sports. com (No. 32) . . . ranked among the country’s top outside linebackers by Scout.com (No. 17) . . . rated among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 23) . . . listed among Ohio’s top seniors by ESPN.com (No. 9), Rivals.com (No. 17) and 247Sports.com (No. 30) . . . recorded six tackles and a safety in the 2012 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl
Fourth-year player and two-year letterwinner enters his second season as a starter on the offensive line as the right tackle . . . has seen action in 27 career games . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 13 games, including eight starts at right tackle (Jacksonville State, Oregon, Eastern Michigan, Wyoming, Nebraska, Indiana, Penn State and Baylor) . . . collected a career-high 70 knockdowns, including five dominators . . . didn’t allow a sack all season . . . ranked fourth on the offensive line with 768 snaps . . . named to ESPN.com Big Ten All-Bowl Team after helping the Spartans rack up 552 yards of total offense and 238 rushing yards, both of which are the second-highest single-game totals in Spartan bowl history, in the win over No. 4 Baylor in the Cotton Bowl Classic; had 6.5 knockdowns in 90 plays against the Bears . . . collected five knockdowns vs. Rutgers . . . matched his career high with seven knockdowns in 80 snaps in win at Indiana as MSU rushed for 330 yards . . . although he didn’t start, was named the Spartan Offensive Lineman of the Week at Purdue after collecting six knockdowns in 44 snaps . . . posted the highest grade among Spartan offensive lineman in the Nebraska game and recorded three knockdowns . . . had 6.5 knockdowns vs. Wyoming, including a team-best two dominators, as the Spartans rushed for 338 yards against the Cowboys . . . recorded five knockdowns in the win over Eastern Michigan as the Spartans rushed for 336 yards and didn’t allow a sack . . . produced seven knockdowns in his first career start at right tackle in the season opener vs. Jacksonville State, as MSU rolled up 565 total yards . . . moved into a starting role after right guard Connor Kruse suffered an injury in the second preseason scrimmage, moving Donavon Clark from right tackle to right guard . . . versatile lineman can also play guard or center . . . 2013 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in all 14 games, primarily on special teams, to earn his first letter . . . 2012 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named to SuperPrep’s and PrepStar’s All-Midwest Teams . . . rated among the state’s top seniors by 247Sports. com (No. 19), The Detroit News (No. 22), Lansing State Journal (No. 22), ESPN.com (No. 23), Detroit Free Press (No. 28) and Rivals.com (No. 28) . . . selected to play in the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association 2012 East-West All-Star Game . . . three-year starter for Coach Kent Sikora at Carlson High School in Gibraltar, Michigan . . . Detroit Free Press Division 3 all-state selection . . . honorable mention all-state selection by The Associated Press and The Detroit News . . . named to The Detroit News All-Metro West, All-Downriver Dream Team as well as Monroe Evening News All-Region Dream Team Offense . . . recorded 18 pancake blocks and did not allow a sack as a senior . . . credited with 53 tackles, including four sacks, 10 quarterback hurries and a pass break-up in 2011 . . . named to Detroit Free Press All-West Team, Monroe Evening News All-Region Dream Team and first-team All-Downriver as a junior . . . produced 49 tackles, including two sacks, in 2010 . . . contributed 36 tackles as a sophomore, with nine resulting in losses including two sacks . . . also participated in baseball, basketball and wrestling . . . son of Sean and Kimberly Baker . . . born Feb. 24, 1994 . . . majoring in interdisciplinary studies in social science - human capital and society.
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LB | 6-1 | 234 | SO. | 1L CINCINNATI, OHIO ARCHBISHOP MOELLER
OL | 6-6 | 315 | JR. | 2L ROCKWOOD, MICH. CARLSON
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Fourth-year player will compete for playing time at defensive end . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Earned his first letter after playing in 12 games, primarily on special teams . . . recorded an assisted tackle in his collegiate debut against Jacksonville State . . . 2013 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Did not see game action . . . made the transition from tight end to defensive end during the season . . . named Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week twice (vs. Northwestern and Youngstown State) . . . 2012 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top tight ends by 247Sports.com (No. 19) and Scout.com (No. 31) . . . named to SuperPrep’s and PrepStar’s All-Midwest Teams . . . three-year starter at tight end and defensive end for Coach John Slusser at Ridgewood High School in West Lafayette, Ohio . . . helped the Generals to a combined record of 31-4 over his last three seasons while averaging 259.0 rushing yards and 35.4 points per game . . . played every offensive snap at tight end over his last three years . . . three-time All-Inter Valley Conference selection (first team, 2010-11; second team, 2009) . . . first-team All-Ohio (Division V) choice by The Associated Press as a senior . . . had a career-best 16 receptions for 159 yards (9.1 avg.) and two touchdowns in 2011 . . . recorded 38 tackles as a senior, with 12 for losses including three sacks . . . posted seven tackles, including two sacks, vs. Lucasville Valley in the 2011 playoffs . . . named to AP Eastern All-District First Team as a defensive lineman as a junior . . . set career highs for tackles (59), tackles for loss (20) and sacks (6) in 2010 . . . also caught 10 passes for 93 yards (9.3 avg.) and two scores as a junior . . . earned AP Eastern All-District second-team honors as a defensive lineman in 2009 . . . made 47 stops as a sophomore, with 2.5 for losses including 1.5 sacks . . . had five catches for 75 yards (15.0 avg.) in 2009 . . . had 31 career receptions for 327 yards (10.2 avg.) and four TDs . . . his career totals also included 144 tackles, with 34.5 for losses including 10.5 sacks . . . son of Troy Jones; Amy and Dan McQuiston . . . born July 10, 1993 . . . majoring in media and information.
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DE | 6-5 | 248 | JR. | 1L WEST LAFAYETTE, OHIO RIDGEWOOD
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at Reliant Stadium in Houston . . . two-year starter for Coach John Rodenberg at Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Ohio . . . helped the Crusaders to a combined record of 21-7 (.750), including the 2012 Division 1 state championship (12-3) . . . first-team AllOhio selection by The Associated Press in 2012 . . . named AP Division I Defensive Player of the Year (shared honor with two others) as a senior . . . also selected Southwest Ohio District Defensive Player of the Year in 2012 . . . two-time All-Greater Catholic League South selection (2012: first team; 2011: second team) . . . recorded a career-best 130 tackles (51 solos, 79 assists) as a senior, with 13.5 resulting in losses (44 yards) including 2.5 sacks (15 yards) . . . also credited with four passes defended, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries in 2012 . . . produced a team-high nine tackles, including two for losses (4 yards), vs. Toledo Whitmer in the Division I state championship game . . . reached double-figure tackles in five games as a senior: 12 stops vs. St. Edward, 11 at St. Xavier, 10 at Louisville St. Xavier, 13 at Detroit Catholic Central (sack and forced fumble) . . . tallied nine tackles and an interception vs. Grand Rapids Christian . . . registered 104 tackles (62 solos, 42 assists) as a junior, with 9.5 resulting in losses including two sacks . . . had a career-best two interceptions (56 yards) to go along with six pass break-ups and a fumble recovery in 2011 . . . former high school teammate of current Spartan wide receiver Monty Madaris . . . son of Antonia Jones . . . born Oct. 18, 1994 . . . brother Eric Thatcher played safety at Pittsburgh (2005-08) . . . majoring in journalism.
2015 OUTLOOK
yards) in the 2012 season opener vs. Grand Blanc . . . earned First-Team All-Big Nine Conference honors as a junior, despite playing in only five games due to an ankle injury . . . ran 70 times for 351 yards (5.0 avg.) and three TDs in 2011 . . . set season highs for carries (16) and rushing yards (99) and scored once vs. Ann Arbor Huron . . . carried 15 times for 80 yards and one TD vs. Davison . . . gained 98 yards on 14 attempts and scored once vs. Flushing . . . also participated in basketball and track and field . . . attended the same high school that produced former Spartan All-Big Ten safety Otis Wiley (2005-08) . . . son of Gerald Holmes Sr. . . . born Nov. 15, 1994 . . . majoring in studio art.
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WR | 6-1 | 186 | SO. | SQ CINCINNATI, OHIO ST. XAVIER Third-year player provides depth at flanker . . . 2014 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Made his collegiate debut against Jacksonville State in his only appearance of the season . . . 2013 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week vs. Ohio State after simulating Buckeye quarterback Braxton Miller in practice prior to the Big Ten Championship Game . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . rated among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN. com (No. 104) . . . ranked among Ohio’s top seniors by ESPN.com (No. 46), Rivals.com (No. 56) and 247Sports.com (No. 60) . . . three-year starter for coach Steve Specht at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Ohio . . . suffered a broken foot in the final preseason scrimmage and missed the first seven games of the 2012 campaign . . . had 12 receptions for 76 yards (6.3 avg.) and two touchdowns in four games as a senior . . . rushed two times for 17 yards (8.5 avg.) and returned two kickoffs for 47 yards (23.5 avg.) in 2012 . . . had a career-high six catches for 45 yards and a score at Lakewood St. Edward . . . led the Bombers in receptions as a junior, with 42 for 378 yards (9.0 avg.) and three TDs . . . rushed 34 times for 210 yards (6.2 avg.) and two scores in 2011 . . . also saw limited action at quarterback as a junior, completing 9-of-12 throws (.750) for 56 yards and one interception . . . matched his career high with six catches for 51 yards and a score at Louisville St. Xavier . . . set career highs for carries (15), rushing yards (134) and rushing TDs (2) in his debut as starting quarterback at Cleveland St. Ignatius . . . scored on an 80-yard run on the first play from scrimmage and added a 29-yard TD run in the second quarter vs. St. Ignatius . . . had six catches for 56 yards and a score vs. Louisville Trinity . . . caught six passes for 50 yards at Colerain . . . had four receptions for 70 yards and a TD at Springfield in the 2011 season opener . . . led the team in receptions as a sophomore with 25 for 366 yards (14.6 avg.) and three TDs . . . son of Myron Kilgore . . . born Feb. 10, 1995 . . . majoring in media and information.
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WR | 5-10 | 192 | SR. | 3L FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Fourth-year player and three-year letterwinner is listed as a co-starter at flanker on the preseason depth chart . . . has 76 catches for 942 yards (12.4 avg.) in 35 career games, including four starts . . . has been a regular in the playing rotation at flanker and also has been the team’s starting punt returner the last two seasons; ranks 14th in MSU history with 40 punt returns and 17th with 328 punt return yards (8.2 avg.) . . . also has 78 rushing yards on 16 carries (4.9 avg.) . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Appeared in all 13 games, including a start at Indiana . . . ranked tied for second on the team with 29 receptions for 404 yards (13.9 avg.) . . . had 71 rushing yards on 12 carries (5.9 avg.) . . . ranked seventh in the Big Ten in punt returns (20 for 122 yards; 6.1 avg.) . . . hauled in three receptions for 19 yards and had one carry for 4 yards in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic vs. No. 4 Baylor . . . caught two passes for 49 yards, including a 31-yard reception, at Penn State . . . had a 44-yard reception from Connor Cook vs. Rutgers . . . had two catches for 63 yards at Maryland, including a career-long 50-yard reception . . . led team with 79 receiving yards on five catches vs. No. 14 Ohio State . . . hauled in a career-best six catches for 59 yards, including a 14-yard TD reception, at Indiana, to earn Spartan Offensive Player of the Week honors . . . had 57 all-purpose yards in the win over No. 19 Nebraska (two catches for 38 yards; four punt returns for 19 yards); his 19-yard punt return early in the second quarter to the Husker 31-yard line set up MSU’s second touchdown of the game . . . totaled a season-high 108 all-purpose yards in the win over Eastern Michigan (two carries for 36 yards; two punt returns for 54 yards; one catch for 18 yards), including a career-long 43-yard punt return; named Spartan Special Teams Player of the Week . . . had two catches for 20 yards at No. 3 Oregon . . . collected 29 all-purpose yards in the season opener vs. Jacksonville State (one rush for 17 yards, one catch for 1 yard; two
punt returns for 11 yards). before leaving the game in the second half with an injury . . . 2013 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Ranked second on the team in receptions (43), third in receiving yards (513) and tied for third in TD receptions (3) . . . ranked tied for second on the team in explosive plays of 20-plus yards with 10 (seven receptions, three punt returns) . . . 25 of his 43 receptions (58 percent) resulted in either a touchdown or first down . . . ranked third in the Big Ten in punt returns (206 yards on 20 returns; 10.3 avg.) . . . totaled 80 all-purpose yards against No. 5 Stanford in the 100th Rose Bowl Game, including four receptions for 52 yards and 21 punt return yards; had a 19-yard punt return to the Cardinal 27-yard line on the first play of the fourth quarter that helped set up MSU’s gamewinning touchdown . . . collected 83 all-purpose yards in the Big Ten Championship Game against second-ranked Ohio State (67 receiving, 16 punt return); tied his season high with five catches for 67 yards against the Buckeyes, including a season-long 48-yard reception in the fourth quarter . . . totaled 53 all-purpose yards against Minnesota (one catch for 24 yards; 29-yard punt return) . . . collected 62 all-purpose yards at Nebraska (three catches for 37 yards; 26-yard punt return) . . . had two catches for 14 yards and three punt returns for 21 yards against No. 23 Michigan . . . had five receptions for the third consecutive game for 28 yards vs. Indiana . . . had five catches and had a career-high 94 receiving yards at Iowa, including a career-long 46-yard touchdown reception from Connor Cook . . . also compiled a career-high 147 all-purpose yards against the Hawkeyes, including 53 punt return yards; his 30-yard punt return in the third quarter set up MSU’s third field goal of the game and put the Spartans on top, 20-14, in the eventual 26-14 win . . . had five receptions for 37 yards, including a 12-yard TD catch, at No. 22 Notre Dame . . . led the Spartans with four catches for 61 yards, including a 24-yard touchdown reception, the first TD of his career, against Youngstown State . . . had three receptions for 24 yards vs. South Florida. . . . 2012 SEASON (FRESHMAN): True freshman played in eight games to earn his first letter . . . had four catches for 25 yards . . . hauled in two receptions for 18 yards in his collegiate debut at Central Michigan . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named to SuperPrep’s All-Dixie Team . . . scored on a 21-yard touchdown grab in the Tournament of Champions Nike All-Star Game (South Florida vs. Miami-Dade) . . . two-year starter for Coach Roger Harriott at University School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida . . . Class 3A first-team all-state selection by The Associated Press . . . named Sun-Sentinel 2011 Player of the Year after accounting for 1,362 all-purpose yards and 22 touchdowns . . . earned first-team all-county honors from the Sun-Sentinel and Miami Herald . . . also selected team MVP . . . had 58 receptions for 755 yards (13.0 avg.) and 10 TDs as a senior . . . rushed for 127 yards and nine scores in 2011 . . . returned eight kickoffs for 359 yards (44.9 avg.) and two TDs and six punts for 121 yards (20.2 avg.) and one TD as a senior . . . accounted for 367 combined yards (rushing, receiving, passing and return yards) and a school-record six TDs vs. Delaware’s Red Lion Academy (caught 13 passes for 144 yards and two TDs; rushed for 43 yards and three scores; returned a kickoff 98 yards for a TD; and went 2-for-2 passing for 82 yards) . . . named first-team all-county and the Suns’ Most Outstanding Offensive Player as a junior . . . secured a spot on the 2010 All-State Championship Tournament First Team after helping the Suns advance to the Class 2B Championship Game . . . accounted for 1,832 all-purpose yards and 21 TDs as a junior . . . had 55 catches for 735 yards (13.4 avg.) and seven TDs in 2010 . . . carried 108 times for 661 yards (6.1 avg.) and 14 TDs as a junior . . . returned 13 kickoffs for 281 yards (21.6 avg.) and 11 punts for 155 yards (14.1 avg.) in 2010 . . . set school career records for all-purpose yards (3,194) and TDs (43) . . . also participated in basketball and track and field . . . ran a personal-best 11.37 in the 100 meters in 2012 . . . son of Macgarrett Kings Sr. and Sherrie Bates . . . born Sept. 27, 1993 . . . majoring in interdisciplinary studies in social science - human capital and society. KINGS’ CAREER HIGHS Catches: 6, vs. Indiana (10/18/14) Receiving Yards: 94, vs. Iowa (10/5/13) TD Catches: 1, four times (last vs. Indiana, 10/18/14) Punt Return Yards: 54, vs. Eastern Michigan (9/20/14) Punt Return: 43, vs. Eastern Michigan (9/20/14) All-Purpose Yards: 147, vs. Iowa (10/5/13) KINGS’ STATISTICS RECEIVING G/GS 2012 8/0 2013 14/3 2014 13/1 Career 35/4
NO. 4 43 29 76
YDS. 25 513 404 942
AVG. 6.2 11.9 13.9 12.4
TD 0 3 1 4
LG 10 48 50 50
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YDS. 1 6 71 78
AVG. 1.0 2.0 5.9 4.9
TD 0 0 0 0
LG 1 7 23 23
YPG 0.1 0.4 5.5 2.2
ATT 20 20 40
YDS. 206 122 328
AVG. 10.3 6.1 8.2
TD 0 0 0
LG 30 43 43
ATT 1 3 12 16
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YDS 1 20 18 0 38 6 59 8 79 63 44 49 19 404
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AT 2 13 3 18
TM 2 22 3 27
TFL 0-0 2.5-15 0-0 2.5-15
SACKS 0-0 1-7 0-0 1-7
INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
PBU 0 1 0 1
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Fifth-year senior provides depth at strong safety . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Made seven appearances, mostly on special teams, to earn his second letter . . . recorded his first career tackle against Rutgers . . . 2013 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in five games, primarily on special teams, to earn his first letter (vs. Youngstown State, Notre Dame, Iowa, Illinois and Stanford) . . . returned an interception 25 yards for a touchdown in the Green-White spring game . . . 2012 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Did not see game action . . . named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Indiana . . . 2011 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Wisconsin . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Recorded three tackles and an interception for the West in the June 25 Michigan High School Football Coaches Association All-Star Game in Mount Pleasant . . . three-time all-area selection by The Kalamazoo Gazette . . . played for Coach Pete Schermerhorn at Portage (Michigan) Northern High School . . . earned all-state special mention from The Associated Press as a senior . . . led the Huskies with 51 tackles in 2010, including three for losses, to go along with three interceptions . . . had 34 receptions for 418 yards (12.3 avg.) and five touchdowns as a senior . . . became the only junior named to the AP Division 1-2 All-State First Team in 2009 . . . recorded a career-best 63 tackles, including six for losses, and a school-record nine interceptions as a junior . . . returned those nine picks for 144 yards and one score .
HONORS & AWARDS
Fifth-year senior and two-year letterwinner is listed as the back-up defensive tackle on the preseason depth chart, behind Joel Heath . . . has played in 24 career games . . . has 27 career tackles . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Saw action in seven Big Ten games and eight games overall . . . had three tackles . . . recorded a tackle in the Big Ten opener vs. No. 19 Nebraska . . . missed all of preseason camp and the first four games of the season with a back injury . . . 2013 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Collected 22 tackles, including 2.5 for losses (15 yards), in 14 games to earn his first letter . . . started in two games (Michigan, Nebraska) . . . credited with two stops against No. 2 Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game . . . tallied a career-high four tackles against Minnesota . . . collected three tackles, including a 6-yard loss, in victory at Nebraska . . . started his first career game against No. 23 Michigan and made one tackle . . . posted two stops at Illinois . . . delivered a 7-yard sack in the victory over Purdue . . . collected two tackles at Notre Dame . . . recorded three tackles, including a half tackle for loss (2 yards), in the season opener vs. Western Michigan . . . 2012 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in two games (Central Michigan, Notre Dame) . . . collected two tackles in his collegiate debut at Central Michigan . . . 2011 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week twice (vs. Ohio State and Iowa) . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Represented the West in the June 25 Michigan High School Football Coaches Association All-Star Game in Mount Pleasant . . . ranked among the Midwest’s top prospects by SuperPrep (No. 46) . . . also named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . rated among the state’s top seniors by the Lansing State Journal (No. 15), Detroit Free Press (No. 18), The Detroit News (No. 23) and Rivals.com (No. 26) . . . two-year starter for Coach Shane Fairfield at Muskegon (Michigan) High School . . . recorded 112 tackles as a senior, with 17 resulting in losses including four sacks, and 12 pass break-ups . . . two-way player proved to be a devastating blocker at tight end, helping the Big Reds average nearly 450 rushing yards per game en route to the 2010 Division 2 regional final . . . tallied 102
Chris LANEAUX
SPARTAN HISTORY
DL | 6-5 | 276 | SR.-5 | 2L MUSKEGON, MICH. MUSKEGON
Second-year walk-on provides depth at quarterback . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played his sophomore and junior seasons at Calvert Hall College High School in Towson, Maryland, before transferring to Damascus (Maryland) High School the second half of his senior season . . . played safety and special teams at Damascus . . . passed for 2,165 yards and 21 touchdowns as a junior at Calvert Hall in 2012 . . . completed 9-of-13 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns in a 21-14 victory over Loyola in the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Bowl, including an 83-yard game-winning touchdown strike with 1:41 left in the fourth quarter . . . threw for more than 5,000 yards and 60 touchdowns in his high school career . . . also had over 850 yards rushing and 11 rushing TDs during his prep career . . . owned a 4.0 grade-point average in high school . . . son of Mark and Susan Kuhns . . . born Dec. 24, 1995 . . . biomedical laboratory science major.
SPARTAN RECORDS
TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
NO. 1 2 1 0 2 2 6 2 5 2 1 2 3 29
KNOX’S STATISTICS G/GS UT 2012 2/0 0 2013 14/2 9 2014 8/0 0 Career 24/2 9
2014 RECAP
2014 RECEIVING Jacksonville State Oregon Eastern Michigan Wyoming Nebraska Purdue Indiana Michigan Ohio State Maryland Rutgers Penn State Baylor Totals
KNOX’S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 4, vs. Minnesota (11/30/13) Tackles for loss: 1, twice (last vs. Nebraska, 11/16/13) Sacks: 1, vs. Purdue (10/19/13) Pass Break-ups: 1, vs. Youngstown State (9/14/13)
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LG 14 13 24 12 46 11 25 16 10 17 14 24 48 22 48
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tackles as a junior, including two sacks, and forced three fumbles . . . played forward on the Big Reds’ basketball team . . . earned two letters in track and field . . . son of Damon Knox Sr. and Corine Rose . . . born Aug. 13, 1992 . . . majoring in criminal justice and is scheduled to graduate in December . . . interned with the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office in summer 2015.
2015 OUTLOOK
KINGS’ GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2013 RECEIVING NO. YDS Western Michigan 1 14 South Florida 3 24 Youngstown State 4 61 Notre Dame 5 37 Iowa 5 94 Indiana 5 28 Purdue 2 29 Illinois 1 16 Michigan 2 14 Nebraska 3 37 Northwestern 2 16 Minnesota 1 24 Ohio State 5 67 Stanford 4 52 Totals 43 513
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. . caught 27 passes for 427 yards (15.8 avg.) and two TDs in 2009 . . . accounted for 808 all-purpose yards as a junior . . . registered eight tackles and two interceptions vs. Loy Norrix . . . posted 55 tackles and four interceptions as a sophomore . . . son of Ronald and Tanya Laneaux . . . born Sept. 1, 1992 . . . majoring in interdisciplinary studies in social science – human capital and society.
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TE | 6-5 | 260 | SR.-5 | 3L PITTSBURGH, PA. MOUNT LEBANON Fifth-year senior and three-year letterwinner has seen action in 36 games, including six starts . . . has four catches for 7 yards . . . primarily used as a blocking tight end . . . enters preseason camp listed as a back-up tight end, but will see regular time in the playing rotation . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Played in all 13 games, including four starts (Ohio State, Rutgers, Penn State, Baylor) when MSU lined up in a double tight end formation . . . selected to the Academic All-Big Ten team for the third year in a row . . . had one catch against Eastern Michigan . . . 2013 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in 13 games to earn his second letter . . . named Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week vs. Illinois . . . Academic All-Big Ten selection for the second-straight year . . . 2012 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in 10 games, including two starts (Ohio State, Northwestern), to earn his first letter . . . Academic All-Big Ten selection . . . had three catches for 8 yards . . . recorded his first career touchdown with a 2-yard reception at No. 23 Michigan . . . started at Indiana . . . had a 4-yard reception vs. No. 14 Ohio State . . . missed all of spring practice with a back injury . . . 2011 SEASON: Redshirted . . . missed the entire 2011 season with a back injury . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated among the nation’s top tight ends by Scout.com (No. 62) . . . named to SuperPrep’s All-Northeast and PrepStar’s All-East Teams . . . ranked among Pennsylvania’s Top 25 seniors by SuperPrep (No. 23) . . . earned first-team all-state and first-team all-conference honors as a senior . . . also named one of The Almanac’s Premier Pigskin Performers . . . two-way starter (tight end and defensive end) for Coach Chris Haering at Mount Lebanon High School in Pittsburgh who helped lead the Blue Devils to an 11-1 record and a trip to the WPIAL Class AAAA quarterfinals in 2010 . . . had 25 receptions for 341 yards (13.6 avg.) and four touchdowns as a senior . . . also recorded 51 tackles (33 solos, 18 assists), including four sacks (19 yards), and a fumble recovery in 2010 . . . caught five passes for 37 yards (7.4 avg.) and a score as a junior . . . four-year starter and three-time captain for the Mount Lebanon basketball team . . . helped lead the Blue Devil basketball team to back-to-back appearances in the WPIAL Class AAAA finals . . . in his senior season, he became only the second two-sport athlete in school history to eclipse the 1,000-point career milestone . . . averaged 14.3 points and 8.4 rebounds as a junior for Coach Joe David while helping the Blue Devils to a 26-2 record . . . member of the National Honor Society and Student Athletic Leadership Academy . . . son of Michael and Carolyn Lang . . . born May 24, 1992 . . . spent 2 and 1/2 weeks in Australia (June-July 2015), participating in MSU’s study abroad International Summer Sports Program . . . majoring in economics. LANG’S CAREER HIGHS Catches: 1, four times (last vs. Eastern Michigan, 9/20/14) Receiving Yards: 4, vs. Ohio State (9/29/12) TD Catches: 1, vs. Michigan (10/20/12) LANG’S STATISTICS RECEIVING G/GS 2012 10/2 2013 13/0 2014 13/4 Career 36/6
REC. 3 0 1 4
YDS. 8 0 -1 7
AVG. 2.7 0.0 -1.0 1.8
TD 1 0 0 1
LG 4 0 0 4
YPG 0.8 0.0 -0.1 0.2
42 Zac LEIMBACH S | 5-11 | 195 | JR. | SQ WALLED LAKE, MICH. WALLED LAKE CENTRAL Fourth-year walk-on adds depth at strong safety . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Did not see game action . . . named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week twice (vs. Jacksonville State and Purdue) . . . 2013 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Did not see game action . . . named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Indiana . . . 2012 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Compiled a 19-6 record (.760) as a two-year starter at quarterback for Coach Bob Meyer at Walled Lake (Michigan) Central High School . . . accounted for 2,337 yards total offense and 26 touchdowns as a senior . . . completed 55-of-101 passes (.545) for 799 yards, six TDs and four interceptions in 2011 . . . threw two TD passes each vs. Kettering and Glenn . . . rushed 187 times for 1,538 yards (8.2 avg.) and 20 TDs as a senior . . . producing eight 100-yard rushing games in 2011 . . . gained 207 yards on 21 carries (9.7 avg.) and scored once vs. Brighton . . . rushed 21 times for a career-best 211 yards (10.1 avg.) and three scores vs. Salem . . . scored a career-high four rushing TDs vs. Walled Lake Northern . . . led the Vikings to an 11-2 record as a junior while advancing to the Division 2 semifinals . . . three-sport standout also lettered in baseball and basketball . . . went 2-for-2 with an RBI in the 2012 Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association (MHSBCA) All-Star Game at Comerica Park in Detroit . . . hit .685 with 30 RBI, 35 stolen bases and an .800 on-base percentage as a senior while leading the Vikings to their third-straight Kensington Lakes Activities Association North Division title . . . struck out only twice during the entire 2012 season . . . son of Mike (deceased) and Mary Leimbach . . . born Jan. 20, 1994 . . . packaging major.
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QB | 6-3 | 192 | FR. | HS PHOENIX, ARIZ. PINNACLE HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated among ESPN.com’s Top 300 prospects (No. 270) . . . ranked among the nation’s top quarterbacks by ESPN.com (No. 11 pocket passer), 247Sports.com (No. 19 pro style) and Scout.com (No. 39) . . . listed among the West’s top seniors by ESPN.com (No. 43) . . . also rated among Arizona’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 3), 247Sports.com (No. 4) and Scout.com (No. 6) . . . participated in the 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in Carson, California . . . compiled a 19-5 record (.792) as a two-year starter for Coach Dana Zupke at Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, Arizona . . . Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) Division 1 all-state selection as a senior . . . named 2014 Division 1 All-Section 5 Player of the Year . . . selected Paradise Valley Unified School District Offensive Player of the Year as a senior . . . accounted for a school-record 3,426 total yards and 46 touchdowns in 2014 . . . completed 144-of-291 throws (.495) for 2,469 yards, 34 TDs and seven interceptions as a senior . . . recorded seven 200-yard passing games as a senior, including six straight during a midseason stretch . . . produced a career-high 438 total yards and four TDs (three passing and one rushing) vs. Highland . . . threw for a season-best 309 yards and five scores vs. Horizon . . . also had five TD passes vs. O’Connor (connected on 17-of-32 throws for 252 yards) . . . set career highs for carries (117), rushing yards (957) and rushing TDs (12) in 2014 . . . posted five 100-yard rushing games as a senior, including 15 attempts for a career-best 178 yards and one score vs. Highland . . . scored a career-high three rushing TDs vs. North Canyon (11 rushes for 100 yards) . . . named 2013 Division 1 All-Section 5 quarterback . . . accounted for 3,244 total yards and 36 TDs as a junior . . . hit 167-of-316 passes (.528) for a career-high 2,780 yards, 33 TDs and nine interceptions in 2013 . . . had nine 200-yard passing games as a junior, including the last five in a row . . . completed 15-of-26 throws for 355 yards and a school-record six TDs vs. Mountain View . . . hit 18-of-32 passes for a school-record 382 yards and five scores vs. Horizon . . . rushed 93 times for 464 yards (5.0 avg.) and three TDs in 2013 . . . set six school single-game and nine single-season passing records . . . holds all Pioneer career passing
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REC. 5 5 10
YDS. 58 74 132
AVG. 11.6 14.8 13.2
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LG 18 21 21
THE UNIVERSITY
LYLES’ STATISTICS RECEIVING G/GS 2013 14/0 2014 13/1 Career 27/1
BOWL HISTORY
LYLES’ CAREER HIGHS Catches: 2, twice (last vs. Purdue, 10/11/14) Receiving Yards: 36, vs. Purdue (10/11/14)
HONORS & AWARDS
Fourth-year player and two-year letterwinner has 10 catches for 132 yards (13.2 avg.) in 27 career games . . . moved from defensive end to tight end at the beginning of the 2013 season . . . listed as a back-up tight end on the preseason depth chart, but will see regular time in the playing rotation . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 13 games . . . had five receptions for 74 yards (14.8 avg.) . . . hauled in a 21-yard reception, equaling his career long, in the fourth quarter during MSU’s comeback win over No. 4 Baylor in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic . . . had a career-best 36 receiving yards on two catches at Purdue . . . had one catch for 10 yards in the season opener against Jacksonville State in his first career start . . . 2013 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in all 14 games to earn his first letter . . . made the switch from defensive end to tight end during Week 2 . . . had five catches for 58 yards (11.6 avg.) . . . primarily saw action on special teams . . . had a 5-yard reception in the 100th Rose Bowl Game against No. 5 Stanford . . . hauled in an 18-yard reception at Illinois . . . had two catches for 19 yards vs. Youngstown State . . . 2012 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top weakside defensive ends by Rivals.com (No. 18) . . . listed among the country’s top linebackers by Scout.com (No. 28 outside linebacker), CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 44) and 247Sports.com (No. 56 outside linebacker) . . . named to SuperPrep’s and PrepStar’s All-Midwest Teams . . . rated among the state’s top seniors by the Detroit Free Press (No. 5), Lansing State Journal (No. 7), Rivals.com (No. 7), The Detroit News (No. 12), 247Sports.com (No. 13) and ESPN.com (No. 22) . . . three-year starter for Coach Stephon Thompson at Southfield-Lathrup High School . . . honorable mention all-state selection by The Associated Press and The Detroit News . . . second-team All-North selection by the Detroit Free Press . . . two-time all-conference pick . . . recorded 135 tackles, including 19 for losses, and scored two defensive touchdowns as a senior . . . also forced four fumbles and recovered four fumbles in 2011 . . . saw action at five different positions (quarterback, wide receiver, tight end, running back and linebacker) vs. Farmington: threw a pass, caught a pass, scored two rushing TDs and returned a fumble 42 yards for a score . . . had 13 receptions for 350 yards (26.9 avg.) and two TDs as a junior . . . posted 90 tackles, including 11 for losses, and an interception in 2010 . . . also credited with four fumble recoveries as a junior . . . son of David Lyles and Cheree Wilson . . . born Dec. 9, 1993 . . . majoring in interdisciplinary studies in social science – human capital and society.
SPARTAN HISTORY
Second-year player is one of the leading candidates to start at tailback entering preseason camp . . . earned his share of carries with the first-team offense during spring practice . . . combined for 217 yards rushing on 42 carries, including two touchdowns, in two spring scrimmages and the Green-White spring game . . . led all players with 70 rushing yards on nine attempts, including a game-long 50-yard gain, in the Green-White game . . . had 18 carries for 100 yards and two TDs in the second spring scrimmage on April 18 . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Participated in the 2014 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in Carson, California . . . rated among the nation’s Top 300 seniors by Rivals.com (No. 175) and CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 274) . . . ranked among the country’s top running backs by Rivals.com (No. 17), CFN (No. 34), 247Sports (No. 51) and ESPN.com (No. 76) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Southeast Team . . . listed among Florida’s top seniors by Rivals.com (No. 27) . . . rated Broward County’s No. 2 prospect by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel . . . played for Coach Rocco Casullo at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida . . . honorable mention (Class 7A) all-state selection as a senior by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel . . . secondteam (Class 8A-7A-6A) all-county selection in 2013 by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel . . . rushed 122 times for 871 yards (7.1 avg.) and 16 touchdowns as a senior, including four 100-yard rushing games . . . gained a season-high 119 yards vs. Cypress Bay in 2013 . . . had eight catches for 114 yards (14.3 avg.) and one TD as a senior . . . led the Raiders in all-purpose yards (985) and TDs (17) in 2013 . . . ran 58 times for 363 yards (6.3 avg.) and four TDs as a junior . . . carried 13 times for a career-best 123 yards and two TDs vs. Manatee in 2012 . . . his career rushing totals include 194 attempts for 1,291 yards (6.7 avg.) and 21 TDs . . . had 15 career receptions for 268 yards (17.9 avg.) . . . also lettered in basketball . . . son of La’monica Lewis . . . born Jan. 27, 1996 . . . criminal justice major.
TE | 6-3 | 263 | JR. | 2L SOUTHFIELD, MICH. SOUTHFIELD-LATHRUP
SPARTAN RECORDS
RB | 6-1 | 216 | FR. | RS FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
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Second-year walk-on listed as the back-up fullback on the preseason depth chart, behind Trevon Pendleton . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . selected Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week vs. Rutgers . . . named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week against Eastern Michigan . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Threeyear starter at fullback and linebacker under Coach Larry Laird at Avon Lake (Ohio) High School . . . second-team Associated Press Northeastern Lakes All-District selection on defense as a senior in 2013 . . . helped lead Avon Lake to an 8-3 record and the Division 2 regional semifinals in 2013 . . . three-year all-conference honoree at linebacker . . . son of Martin and Christin Lucas . . . born May 31, 1995 . . . engineering major.
COACHING STAFF
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated among the nation’s Top 300 prospects by Scout.com (No. 298) . . . ranked among the country’s top offensive tackles by Scout. com (No. 29) and 247Sports.com (No. 78) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 84) . . . rated among Ohio’s top seniors by Scout.com (No. 20), 247Sports.com (No. 32) and ESPN.com (No. 35) . . . two-year starter for Coach Andre Parker at Winton Woods High School in Cincinnati, Ohio . . . named to The Associated Press Division II . . . All-Ohio first team as a senior . . . also earned AP Southwest AllDistrict first-team honors in 2014 . . . son of Mike and Julie Diblasio . . . born Oct. 9, 1996 . . . plans to major in kinesiology.
FB | 6-0 | 242 | FR. | RS AVON LAKE, OHIO AVON LAKE
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records . . . produced 7,090 career total yards and 87 TDs (71 passing and 16 rushing) . . . completed 333-of-648 passes (.514) for 5,523 yards, 71 TDs and 17 interceptions . . . recorded 16 career 200-yard passing games, including four 300-yard efforts . . . his career rushing totals include 228 attempts for 1,567 yards (6.9 avg.) and 16 TDs . . . son of David and Angela Lewerke . . . born Oct. 24, 1996 . . . majoring in mechanical engineering.
YPG 4.1 5.7 4.9
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Monty MADARIS
OL | 6-6 | 298 | JR. | RS MIAMI, FLA. PASADENA CITY COLLEGE
WR | 6-1 | 202 | JR. | 1L CINCINNATI, OHIO ARCHBISHOP MOELLER
86 Matt MACKSOOD WR | 5-11 | 195 | JR. | 2L LANSING, MICH. LANSING CATHOLIC CENTRAL
THE UNIVERSITY
BOWL HISTORY
HONORS & AWARDS
SPARTAN HISTORY
2014 RECAP
Second-year player listed as the back-up at right tackle on the preseason depth chart, behind Kodi Kieler . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week against Purdue . . . JUNIOR COLLEGE, HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Listed as one of the Top 100 junior college prospects by Rivals.com (No. 83) . . . also named one of the top junior college players by 247Sports (No. 158) . . . rated one of the top junior college recruits in the state of California by 247Sports (No. 46) . . . listed one of the top junior college offensive tackles by ESPN.com (No. 16) and 247Sports (No. 21) . . . was a two-year starting tackle for Coach Fred Fimbres at Pasadena (California) City College . . . earned second-team All-Southern California Football Association Northern Conference honors in 2013 . . . is the first player out of Pasadena City College to sign with a Big Ten program since 2007 . . . is the first Lancer to play for Michigan State since Tony Manley in 1982 . . . attended Carol City High School in Miami, Florida . . . born April 27, 1992 . . . majoring in sociology.
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Fourth-year walk-on adds depth at flanker . . . will also serve as the team’s holder on special teams . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in seven games on special teams to earn his second letter . . . Academic All-Big Ten selection . . . 2013 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in 12 games, primarily on special teams, to earn his first letter . . . blocked a punt against Notre Dame in the first quarter . . . had an 8-yard reception in his collegiate debut against Youngstown State . . . named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Western Michigan. . . . 2012 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Wisconsin . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Two-time all-state selection for Coach Jim Ahern at Lansing Catholic Central High School . . . helped the Cougars to a combined record of 22-2 (.917) over his final two seasons . . . rewrote the LCC and Michigan High School Athletic Association record books . . . set school single-season records for receptions (94), receiving yards (1,587) and touchdown receptions (22) as a senior . . . his 94 receptions (third), 22 TD catches (second) and 1,587 receiving yards (sixth) rank among the top single-season totals in MHSAA history . . . matched his career high with 11 receptions for 312 yards and four TDs vs. Dowagiac in 2011 . . . caught 66 passes for 1,412 yards (21.4 avg.) and 18 TDs as a junior . . . had 11 catches for a then-state record 372 yards and four scores vs. Ionia . . . also had four TD grabs vs. Corunna in 2010 . . . caught eight passes for 221 yards and a then-state record five TDs vs. Jackson Northwest . . . rushed 78 times for 771 yards (9.9 avg.) and seven TDs in 2010 . . . returned 17 punts for 526 yards (30.9 avg.) and one score . . . also returned a kickoff for a TD as a junior . . . set 16 LCC records in 2010 (career, single-season and single-game totals) . . . his career totals rank among the Top 10 in MHSAA history: 160 receptions (tied for eighth), 2,999 receiving yards (fourth) and 40 TD receptions (tied for fourth) . . . also lettered in track and basketball . . . competed in the 4x200 and 4x400 as a senior at the state track championships . . . ran in the 4x200 and helped the Cougars win the 2011 state track title . . . son of Shawn and Steve Macksood . . . born Nov. 10, 1993 . . . majoring in hospitality business.
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Fourth-year player will compete for playing time at flanker . . . listed as a back-up flanker on the preseason depth chart . . . has played in 13 career games . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Earned his first letter after playing in 12 games . . . recorded five catches for 56 yards (11.2 avg.) . . . had a season-long 24-yard reception vs. Rutgers . . . had two catches for 15 yards against Wyoming . . . had a 13-yard catch vs. Jacksonville State in the season opener for his first career reception . . . 2013 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Made his only appearance of the season at Illinois . . . named Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week vs. Minnesota . . . 2012 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated among the nation’s top players by Scout.com (No. 159) . . . ranked among the nation’s top wide receivers by Scout.com (No. 26), ESPN.com (No. 36), 247Sports.com (No. 47) and Rivals.com (No. 54) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 24) and SuperPrep (No. 48) . . . ranked among the state’s top seniors by ESPN.com (No. 13), 247Sports.com (No. 17) and Rivals.com (No. 21) . . . two-year starter for Coach John Rodenberg at Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Ohio . . . first-team All-Ohio (Division 1) selection by The Associated Press in 2011 . . . named Cincinnati Enquirer Player of the Year and AP Southwest District Offensive Player of the Year as a senior . . . also selected Greater Catholic League South Division Offensive Player of the Year in 2011 . . . had 56 receptions for 1,137 yards (20.3 avg.) and 16 touchdowns as a senior while helping lead the Crusaders to the GLC South title . . . also rushed for 280 yards and two scores in 2011 . . . caught seven passes for 207 yards and three TDs vs. St. Xavier (Ky.) as a senior . . . had 50 catches for 719 yards (14.4 avg.) and seven scores in 2010 . . . also gained 269 yards and scored three rushing TDs as a junior . . . his 2010 top single-game performances: eight receptions vs. LaSalle, 136 receiving yards vs. Hamilton and two TD catches vs. Mooney . . . had 121 career receptions for 2,024 yards and 25 TDs . . . former high school teammate of current Spartan linebacker Shane Jones . . . son of Montanez Madaris Sr. and Tylisha Moore . . . born Sept. 8, 1993 . . . sociology major.
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WR | 6-2 | 195 | SO. | SQ SAGINAW, MICH. HERITAGE Third-year walk-on adds depth at split end . . . 2014 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Did not see game action . . . 2013 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Two-year starter as a wide receiver for Coach Don Maloney at Heritage High School in Saginaw, Michigan . . . had four catches for 41 yards, including two touchdowns (14 yards and 9 yards), against Saginaw as a senior in 2012 . . . also lettered three years in lacrosse and earned honorable mention all-state accolades as a junior in 2012 . . . named first-team All-Saginaw Valley League in lacrosse by the Midland Daily News as a senior in 2013 . . . son of Brian and Pat Makaric . . . born Sept. 17, 1995 . . . economics major.
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75 Benny McGOWAN OG | 6-3 | 325 | JR. | 1L CENTERVILLE, OHIO CENTERVILLE Fourth-year player enters preseason camp as the No. 2 left guard on the depth chart . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 13 games, primarily on special teams, to earn his first letter . . . Academic All-Big Ten selection . . . played 60 offensive snaps, including a season-high 26 vs. Eastern Michigan (four knockdowns) . . . 2013 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Made his only appearance of the season against Youngstown State. . . . 2012 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top offensive guards by ESPN.com (No. 25), 247Sports.com (No. 27) and Rivals.com (No. 40) . . . named to SuperPrep’s and PrepStar’s All-Midwest Teams . . . rated among Ohio’s top seniors by ESPN.com (No. 14), 247Sports.com (No. 35) and Rivals.com (No. 50) . . . two-year starter and two-time all-conference pick for Coach Ron Ullery at Centerville (Ohio) High School . . . second-team All-Ohio (Division I) selection by The Associated Press in 2011 . . . named to AP Southwest All-District Team . . . anchored an offensive line that helped the Elks average 332.0 rushing yards and 39.3 points per game in 2011 . . . recorded 65 knockdowns as a senior, including 16 domination blocks . . . Elks averaged 5.8 yards per carry as 90 percent of the team’s runs went behind him in 2011 . . . produced 38 knockdowns, including 10 domination blocks, as a junior while the Elks averaged 320 rushing yards per game and 5.6 yards per rush . . . four-year letterman in track and field . . . son of Michael and Tracy McGowan . . . born Dec. 12, 1993 . . . majoring in criminal justice.
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Fourth-year player and two-year letterwinner will compete for playing time at safety . . . enters preseason camp No. 2 on the depth chart at strong safety, behind Montae Nicholson . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 13 games and recorded eight tackles . . . posted two stops each vs. Jacksonville State, Maryland and Rutgers . . . also forced a fumble against the Terrapins . . . Academic All-Big Ten selection . . . 2013 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in all 14 games, primarily on special teams, to earn his first letter . . . tied for team lead with nine tackles on special teams . . . led team with eight stops on kickoffs . . . named Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Minnesota . . . had two tackles at Nebraska . . . 2012 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top safeties by ESPN.com (No. 27) . . . rated among Ohio’s top seniors by ESPN.com (No. 30) . . . threeyear starter for Coach Joe Palka at Whitmer High School in Toledo, Ohio . . . first-team
BOWL HISTORY
DB | 6-0 | 186 | JR. | 2L TOLEDO, OHIO WHITMER
HONORS & AWARDS
Second-year player enters preseason camp as the starting nose tackle . . . preseason All-Big Ten selection by Athlon Sports (fourth team) . . . listed among the top 30 defensive players primed for breakout seasons in 2015 by FoxSports.com . . . 2014 SEASON (FRESHMAN): True freshman played in all 13 games at defensive tackle . . . one of four true freshmen to letter for the Spartans in 2014 . . . named a Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America . . . also named a Freshman All-American (third team) by Athlon Sports . . . named to ESPN.com and BTN.com Big Ten All-Freshman Teams . . . finished his first season with 15 tackles, including 4.5 for losses (21 yards) and 1.5 sacks (15 yards) . . . earned the start in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic victory over No. 4 Baylor . . . recorded a 1-yard tackle for loss against the Bears . . . tallied two stops, including a 12-yard sack, in road win at Penn State . . . had two tackles, including a 2-yard loss, against Rutgers . . . collected two stops at Indiana . . . had two tackles, including a 3-yard loss, vs. Wyoming . . . posted three tackles, including a half sack (3 yards), at No. 3 Oregon . . . made his collegiate debut against Jacksonville State in the season opener . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played on the defensive line in the inaugural Border Classic as Team Michigan defeated Team Ohio, 27-14, on June 14 in Findlay, Ohio . . . participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Jan. 4 in San Antonio . . . PrepStar All-American . . . ranked one of the nation’s top players by Rivals.com (No. 26), CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 32), Scout.com (No. 36), 247Sports (No. 38), PrepStar (No. 49) and ESPN.com (No. 60) . . . ranked among the nation’s top defensive tackles by Rivals.
SACKS 1.5-15
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DL | 6-6 | 275 | SO. | 1L DETROIT, MICH. SOUTHFIELD
TFL 4.5-21
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MCDOWELL’S STATISTICS G/GS UT AT 2014 13/1 10 5
COACHING STAFF
Transfer from Saddleback College is eligible to play for the 2015 season . . . will compete for playing time at linebacker . . . AT SADDLEBACK COLLEGE: Ranked among the nation’s top junior college prospects by 247Sports.com (No. 36) . . . rated among the top JUCO outside linebackers by 247Sports.com (No. 4) . . . listed among California’s top JUCO prospects by 247Sports.com (No. 9) . . . started eight games for Coach Mark McElroy at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California . . . recorded 21 tackles (12 solos, 9 assists) as a red-shirt freshman . . . made three solo stops, including an 8-yard sack, vs. Grossmont . . . tallied five tackles and blocked a kick vs. Canyons . . . posted four tackles and two pass break-ups vs. El Camino . . . registered five stops in the 2014 season opener vs. Cerritos . . . AT NEBRASKA: Redshirted in 2013 . . . earned a spot on the Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall of 2013 . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the top 70 safety prospects in the nation by FoxSports.com . . . rated among the top 100 outside linebacker prospects in the country by 247Sports.com . . . also listed among the top 130 players in California by 247Sports.com . . . two-year, two-way performer for Coach Michael Churchill at Laguna Beach (Calif.) High School . . . helped lead the Breakers to an 11-1-1 record in 2012, including the Orange Coast League title and a trip to the CIF-SS semifinals for a second-straight year . . . named to the Orange County Register’s all-county team and MVP of the Orange Coast League . . . rushed for 1,613 yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior, while averaging 9.4 yards per carry . . . had six receptions for 122 yards (20.3 avg.) in 2012, with each of those catches resulting in a score . . . also produced 130 tackles as a senior . . . returned four interceptions for 154 yards, including two for TDs . . . averaged 49.6 yards on kickoff returns and returned two punts for 114 yards (57.0 avg.) . . . gained 1,889 rushing yards and scored 27 TDs as a junior while helping the Breakers to a 10-3 record . . . caught 12 passes for 285 yards (23.8 avg.) and 2 TDs in 2011 . . . intercepted five passes as a junior, returning one 62 yards for a score . . . son of Casey and Epifania Martinez . . . born Feb. 11, 1994 . . . brother Taylor played quarterback at Nebraska from 2010-13 . . . interdisciplinary studies in social science major.
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2015 OUTLOOK
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com (No. 2), 247Sports (No. 2), ESPN.com (No. 5), CFN (No. 6), Scout.com (No. 7) and PrepStar (No. 7) . . . listed as the No. 4 prospect in the Midwest by ESPN.com . . . named the state’s No. 1 prospect by Rivals.com, 247Sports and National Underclassmen . . . also named one of the top seniors in Michigan by ESPN.com (No. 2), Lansing State Journal (No. 3), The Detroit News (No. 3) and Detroit Free Press (No. 4) . . . recorded 89 tackles, including eight sacks, with three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery as a senior and was named first-team all-state by The Associated Press . . . the Southfield defense only allowed 8.0 points per game . . . collected 70 tackles, including 19 tackles for loss with 15 sacks, as a junior at Detroit Loyola and was named the 2012 Associated Press Player of the Year in Division 7-8 . . . also named to the AP all-state first team in 2012 . . . helped lead Loyola to a 13-1 record and a berth in the Division 7 state championship game in 2012; posted seven tackles in the state title game against Ishpeming . . . son of Greg McDowell and Joya Crowe . . . born June 20, 1996 . . . no-preference major.
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All-Ohio (Division I) selection by The Associated Press in 2011 . . . two-time first-team AP Northwest All-District selection . . . also earned All-Blade and all-league honors as a senior . . . recorded 97 tackles, including five for losses, and three interceptions in 2011 while helping the Panthers (13-1) advance to the state semifinals . . . returned an interception 54 yards for a touchdown vs. Wadsworth in the regional final . . . AP second-team All-Ohio pick as a junior . . . son of Sabrina Meyers . . . born Dec. 21, 1993 . . . advertising major.
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S | 6-3 | 200 | FR. | HS GEORGETOWN, KY. SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated among the nation’s top safeties by Scout.com (No. 37) and ESPN.com (No. 45) . . . ranked among the country’s top outside linebackers by 247Sports.com (No. 59) . . . listed among Kentucky’s top seniors by 247Sports.com (No. 3), ESPN.com (No. 4) and Scout.com (No. 4) . . . three-year starter for Coach Jim McKee at Scout County (Kentucky) High School . . . suffered a season-ending ankle injury on the fourth play of the 2015 season opener vs. Lafayette . . . recorded 83 tackles (58 solos, 25 assists) from his safety position, with 14.5 resulting in losses including 1.5 sacks (17 yards), as a junior while helping the Cardinals win the Class 6-A state championship with a perfect 15-0 record . . . registered a tackle for loss in each of the first 10 games in 2013 . . . had seven interceptions (44 return yards) and six pass break-ups as a junior . . . also credited with two blocked punts, two blocked field goals, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 2013 . . . caught four passes for 63 yards (15.8 avg.) and two scores as a junior . . . carried twice for 90 yards in 2013, including a 52-yard TD run vs. Henry Clay . . . made seven tackles, recorded a fumble and his interception set up a touchdown in the state championship game vs. Meade County . . . contributed four tackles, including one for a loss, an interception and blocked two kicks (one punt and one field goal) vs. George Rogers Clark . . . played a solid all-around game vs. Seneca, with seven stops, including three for losses (6 yards), a pass break-up, forced fumble and had two catches for 45 yards and a TD . . . compiled six tackles, including one for a loss, and two interceptions vs. Henry Clay . . . posted seven stops, including three for losses (6 yards), a pass break-up and forced a fumble vs. Seneca . . . tallied a season-high 13 tackles, with four for losses (19 yards) including a 14-yard sack, and forced a fumble vs. Pleasure Ridge Park . . . also participated in baseball and track at Scout County . . . son of John and Julie Miller . . . father John was a four-year letterwinner at Michigan State (1985-88) and earned first-team All-Big Ten honors as a safety twice (1987-88) . . . born May 20, 1996 . . . general management major.
10 Matt MORRISSEY S | 6-2 | 203 | FR. | RS LINCOLNSHIRE, ILL. ADLAI E. STEVENSON Second-year player will compete for playing time at safety . . . listed as the back-up free safety on the preseason depth chart, behind Montae Nicholson . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week against Maryland . . . selected Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Purdue . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated one of the top safeties in the nation by Scout.com (No. 56) and ESPN.com (No. 88) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . ranked among the state’s top seniors by Rivals.com (No. 28) and ESPN.com (No. 31) . . . two-time Class 8A all-state selection by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association . . . named second-team all-state by the Chicago Tribune as a senior . . . three-time all-area selection by the Pioneer Press and two-time all-area pick by the Daily Herald . . . three-time All-North Suburban Conference choice . . . two-time IHSFCA academic all-state selection and three-time NSC All-Academic pick . . . three-year starter at safety and wide receiver for Coach Bill McNamara at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois . . . helped the Patriots to a combined record of 28-9 (.757), including three-straight conference championships . . . named Daily Herald Lake County All-Area Player of the Year in 2013 . . . also selected Pioneer Press All-Area Defensive Player of the Year as a senior . . . recorded 107 tackles (70 solos, 37 assists), including three for losses, four interceptions
and five pass break-ups in 2013 . . . also returned a fumble for a touchdown as a senior . . . had 43 receptions for 783 yards (18.2 avg.) and 10 TDs in 2013 . . . produced 87 tackles and five pass break-ups as a junior . . . caught 33 passes for 563 yards (17.1 avg.) and five scores in 2012 . . . also lettered in basketball for the Patriots . . . son of Jim and Amy Morrissey . . . born Jan. 18, 1996 . . . father Jim was a four-year letterman at Michigan State (1981-84), earning first-team All-Big Ten honors as a linebacker as a senior, and spent nine years in the National Football League with the Chicago Bears (1985-93; Super Bowl XX Champions in 1986) and Green Bay Packers (1993) . . . brother Mike played linebacker at Boston College (three-year letterman; 2007, 2009-10) . . . sister Anna was a three-year letterwinner on the Spartan women’s basketball team (2012-14) . . . majoring in finance.
9 Montae NICHOLSON S | 6-2 | 220 | SO. | 1L MONROEVILLE, PA. GATEWAY Second-year player enters preseason camp as the starter at strong safety . . . named Michigan State’s breakout player for 2015 by Tom Dienhart of BTN.com . . . also competed on the indoor track and field team; placed sixth in the long jump at the 2015 Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championships with a leap of 7.23 meters (23-8 3/4) . . . 2014 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in all 13 games, including three starts (Nebraska, Purdue, Indiana) . . . one of four true freshmen to letter for the Spartans in 2014 . . . led first-year players with 31 tackles (18 solo, 13 assists) on the season . . . led team with 10 tackles on special teams (team-best nine on kickoffs) . . . named to ESPN.com and BTN.com Big Ten All-Freshman Teams . . . posted three stops at Penn State . . . had three tackles against Rutgers . . . recovered a fumble on a kickoff return and also had one tackle vs. No. 14 Ohio State . . . posted five stops in his second career start at Purdue and was named Spartan Special Teams Player of the Week . . . in his first career start, recorded a career-high seven tackles in the victory over No. 19 Nebraska . . . posted two stops vs. Wyoming . . . led the team with five tackles and also had a fumble recovery in the win over Eastern Michigan . . . made his collegiate debut in the season opener against Jacksonville State; recorded a solo tackle on the initial kickoff of the game on his first career play . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Male Athlete of the Year . . . invited to participate in 2014 Big 33 Football Classic (June 14 vs. Maryland in Hershey, Pennsylvania) . . . played in 2013 Chesapeake Bowl (Virginia Beach, Virginia) and 2014 U.S. Army All-American Bowl (San Antonio, Texas) . . . rated among the nation’s top seniors by PrepStar (No. 94), Scout.com (No. 132), Rivals.com (No. 135), CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 179) and ESPN.com (No. 244) . . . listed among the East’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 22) . . . ranked among the country’s top safeties by PrepStar (No. 2), Rivals.com (No. 13), CFN (No. 14), 247Sports (No. 17) and Scout.com (No. 20) . . . rated among the nation’s top athletes by ESPN.com (No. 30) . . . PrepStar All-American . . . named the top recruit in Pennsylvania by Rivals.com and on the Detroit Free Press Best of the Midwest list . . . also listed among the top seniors in Pennsylvania by ESPN.com (No. 4) and 247Sports (No. 4) . . . two-time Class AAAA all-state selection as a defensive back by the Pennsylvania Football Writers . . . first-team all-state selection by The Associated Press in 2013 . . . two-time member of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22 . . . named to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Terrific 25 as a senior . . . three-time first-team All-Foothills Conference selection . . . three-year starter for Coach Donnie Militzer for Gateway High School in Monroeville, Pennsylvania . . . recorded 72 tackles, including five for losses, and three interceptions in 2013 . . . credited with four fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and scored two defensive touchdowns as a senior . . . had 41 receptions for a school-record 810 yards (19.8 avg.) and 11 TDs in 2013 . . . caught six passes for a school-record 253 yards and three TDs vs. Penn-Trafford as a senior . . . accounted for 15 total TDs in 2013, returning two kickoffs for scores including a 98-yard runback . . . scored TDs in three different ways vs. Kiski Area as a senior (reception, kickoff return and interception return) . . . posted 36 tackles, an interception and three defensive TDs as a junior . . . had 25 catches for 653 yards (26.1 avg.) and seven TDs in 2012 . . . had three 100-yard receiving games as a junior, including six receptions for a season-high 204 yards and a TD vs. Altoona . . . his career totals include 123 tackles and four interceptions . . . had 66 career receptions for 1,463 yards (22.2 avg.) and 18 TDs . . . scored 24 career TDs . . . also lettered in basketball and track for the Gators . . . won three state titles in track his senior year in 2014 (60-meter indoor in winter; 110 hurdles and 400-meter relay in spring) . . . also placed fourth in the long jump at the state championships after winning the event at the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) meet . . . school-record holder in 110 hurdles . . . won 2013 WPIAL title and finished second in Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) in the 110-meter hurdles . . . son of Jackie Crawford . . . born Dec. 4, 1995 . . . engineering major.
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2015 SPARTANS NICHOLSON’S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 7, vs. Nebraska (10/4/14) TM 31
TFL 0-0
SACKS 0-0
INT 0-0
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FR 2-0
FF 0
YDS 90 151 241
YPG 30.0 30.2 30.1
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Second-year player adds depth on the offensive line at right tackle . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week against Wyoming . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played on the offensive line in the inaugural Border Classic as Team Michigan defeated Team Ohio, 27-14, on June 14 in Findlay, Ohio . . . rated one of the nation’s top offensive tackles by Scout.com (No. 56) and 247Sports (No. 121) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . ranked among the state’s top seniors by The Detroit News (No. 13), Lansing State Journal (No. 20), Rivals.com (No. 21), Detroit Free Press (No. 22), National Underclassmen (No. 23) and 247Sports (No. 28) . . . garnered first-team all-state accolades from The Associated Press (Division 5-6) and Detroit Free Press (Division 5) . . . also earned first-team All-Wolverines Conference (West Division) honors . . . two-way lineman recorded 47 tackles, including six for losses, and returned an interception for a touchdown as a senior in 2013 . . . three-year starter for Coach Bill Bergan at Berrien Springs High School . . . son of Dennis and Keren Padla . . . his brother Alex played one season of football at Saginaw Valley State University . . . his uncle Doug earned three letters at Temple (1968-70) . . . born March 19, 1996 . . . majoring in agribusiness management.
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O’CONNOR’S CAREER HIGHS Pass Attempts: 10, vs. Youngstown State (9/14/13) Pass Completions: 7, vs. Youngstown State (9/14/13) Passing Yards: 68, vs. Youngstown State (9/14/13)
Second-year player made the transition from fullback to the defensive line during spring practice . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week vs. Michigan . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Participated in the 2014 Offense-Defense All-American Bowl Jan. 3 in Orlando, Florida . . . named one of the nation’s top players by 247Sports (No. 132) . . . ranked among the nation’s top fullbacks by ESPN.com (No. 1), 247Sports (No. 1), Scout.com (No. 3) and Rivals.com (No. 4) . . . rated among the East’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 32) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-East Team . . . listed among New Jersey’s top seniors by 247Sports (No. 6), National Underclassmen (No. 7), ESPN.com (No. 10) and Rivals.com (No. 23) . . . . . . three-year starter for Coach Clyde Folsom at West Deptford (New Jersey) High School . . . threetime All-Colonial Conference selection . . . helped lead the Eagles to back-to-back South Jersey Group 2 titles in 2011-12 . . . West Deptford put together a 29-game winning streak during one stretch . . . rushed 134 times for 921 yards (6.9 avg.) and 14 touchdowns as a senior . . . recorded four 100-yard rushing games in 2013, including 10 carries for a season-best 207 yards and four TDs in the opener vs. Gateway Regional . . . earned Group 2 all-state and All-South Jersey honors after setting career highs with 212 carries for 1,703 yards (8.0 avg.) and 26 TDs as a junior . . . produced 10 100-yard rushing games in 2012, including two 200-yard efforts . . . ran 28 times for 216 yards and five TDs in 42-28 win over Cedar Creek in 2012 South Jersey Group 2 Championship Game, as the Eagles capped off a perfect 13-0 season . . . carried 21 times for 220 yards and three scores vs. Woodbury in Week 2 . . . gained 1,563 yards on 163 attempts and scored 27 TDs as a sophomore . . . had 509 career carries for 4,187 yards (8.2 avg.) and set West Deptford all-time record with 69 total TDs . . . also lettered in wrestling . . . won district wrestling title at 220 pounds as a sophomore . . . son of James and Frances Owens . . . born July 1, 1996 . . . sociology major.
2014 RECAP
Fourth-year player and two-year letterwinner has spent the past two seasons as the back-up quarterback . . . has completed 21-of-30 passes (.700) for 241 yards and two touchdowns in eight career games . . . also has rushed for 46 yards and two TDs on 14 carries . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in five games, completing 75 percent of his passes (12-of-16) for 151 yards, two touchdowns and one interception . . . back-to-back Academic All-Big Ten selection . . . completed his only pass attempt, a 24-yarder to Monty Madaris, in the fourth quarter against Rutgers . . . completed both of his passes against Wyoming, including a 6-yard TD strike to Keith Mumphery; also had 14 rushing yards on three carries, including a 12-yard TD run . . . was 4-of-5 passing for 58 yards, including a 33-yard touchdown pass to AJ Troup, in the victory over Eastern Michigan . . . completed 5-of-8 passes for 56 yards and rushed for 5 yards, including a 3-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, in the season opener against Jacksonville State. . . . 2013 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Saw action in three games (South Florida, Youngstown State, Illinois) to earn his first letter . . . Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and Academic All-Big Ten selection . . . completed 9-of-14 passes (.643) for 90 yards . . . was 7-of-10 passing for 68 yards in the win over Youngstown State . . . in his collegiate debut vs. South Florida, completed 2-of-4 passes for 22 yards . . . 2012 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week vs. Boise State . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Selected Ohio’s MVP after accounting for 174 total yards and two scores in a 24-21 overtime win over Pennsylvania in the 2012 Big 33 Football Classic . . . completed 18-of-33 throws for 243 yards and two touchdowns in Ohio North-South Classic . . . PrepStar All-American . . . ranked among the nation’s top pro-style quarterbacks by 247Sports.com (No. 13) and Rivals.com (No. 18) . . . rated among the country’s top quarterbacks by ESPN.com (No. 58) . . . named to SuperPrep’s All-Midwest Team . . . listed among Ohio’s top seniors by 247Sports.com (No. 18), Rivals.com (No. 30) and ESPN.com (No. 51) . . . participated in the 2011 Elite 11 Quarterback Camp in Malibu, Calif. . . . four-year starter for Coach Jerry Cooper at Lima (Ohio) Central Catholic High School . . . second-team All-Ohio (Division V) selection by The Associated Press in 2011 . . . named to AP Northwest All-District First Team as a senior . . . selected Northwest Conference Back of the Year for the second-straight season after throwing for 1,995 yards and 18 touchdowns in 2011 while leading the Thunderbirds to a 10-1 record and the No. 1 ranking in the final AP Division V Poll . . . connected on 18-of-32 passes for 333 yards, five TDs and four interceptions vs. Liberty-Benton in the 2011 state quarterfinals . . . also earned first-team all-conference honors as the kicking specialist as a senior, converting 26-of-29 extra-point attempts and averaging 38 yards per punt . . . voted 2010 NWC Back of the Year after accounting for 2,986 total yards and 40 TDs . . . completed 141-of-231 throws (.610) for 2,516 yards, 27 TDs and six interceptions as a junior . . . rushed for 470 yards and 13 scores in 2010 . . . threw for 1,631 yards (100-of-173 passing) and 21 TDs as a sophomore . . . hit 104-of-222 passes for 1,634 yards and 11 scores as a freshman . . . four-year starter on the Thunderbirds’ basketball team . . . earned second-team AP All-Ohio (Division III) honors as a junior after averaging 12.8 points per game . . . son of Mike and Barb O’Connor . . . born March 4, 1994 . . . spent 2 and 1/2 weeks in Australia (June-July 2015), participating in MSU’s study abroad International Summer Sports Program . . . majoring in supply chain management and is on track to graduate in December.
DL | 6-2 | 270 | FR. | RS THOROFARE, N.J. WEST DEPTFORD
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QB | 6-3 | 222 | JR. | 2L LIMA, OHIO LIMA CENTRAL CATHOLIC
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NICHOLSON’S STATISTICS G/GS UT AT 2014 13/3 18 13
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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named to the Scout 300 as one of the top players in the nation (No. 166) . . . rated the No. 16 defensive end prospect in the country by Scout.com . . . ranked one of the top outside linebackers in the nation by Rivals.com (No. 48), ESPN.com (No. 50) and 247Sports (No. 54) . . . listed among the top players in the state of Arizona by AZCentral.com (No. 5), Rivals.com (No. 8), ESPN.com (No. 9) and 247 Sports (No. 14) . . . ranked the No. 1 defensive end prospect in the state of Arizona and No. 4 in the West region by Scout.com and . . . ranked among the top players in the West by ESPN.com (No. 130) . . . named to the Scout.com All-Arizona Team (honorable mention) . . . recorded 45 tackles, including four sacks, and had seven quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles as a senior in 2014 . . . tallied 34 tackles, including 8.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks, his junior season in 2013 . . . as a sophomore, collected 43 tackles with five tackles for loss and three sacks . . . four-year letterman in basketball . . . became first prep basketball player in Arizona history to win four consecutive state titles (Division 1) . . . son of Todd Sr. and Jana Peat . . . his father, Todd, played collegiately at Northern Illinois and went on to play six seasons in the NFL as an offensive guard (1987-89 with the Cardinals; 1990, ‘92-93 with the Raiders) . . . has two brothers who have played college football; Todd Jr. is a defensive lineman for Texas A&M University-Commerce and Andrus was an All-America offensive tackle at Stanford in 2014 and played for the Cardinal in 2012-14 . . . Andrus was a first-round selection in the 2015 NFL Draft (No. 13) by the New Orleans Saints . . . born Feb. 2, 1997 . . . no-preference major.
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Fifth-year senior and three-year letterwinner has started at fullback the past two seasons . . . has appeared in 35 career games, including 19 starts at fullback . . . former walk-on is now on scholarship . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Played in 12 games and earned eight starts at fullback (Oregon, Eastern Michigan, Nebraska, Purdue, Michigan, Ohio State, Maryland, Baylor) . . . had a 2-yard reception at Purdue. . . . 2013 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in all 14 games, including 10 starts at fullback, to earn his second letter . . . had eight catches for 127 yards (15.9 avg.) and two touchdowns . . . impressive all-around effort vs. No. 5 Stanford in the 100th Rose Bowl Game, recording two catches for 21 yards, including a 2-yard touchdown from Connor Cook in the second quarter, in addition to delivering several key blocks against the Cardinal . . . had two catches for a career-high 62 yards in win over No. 23 Michigan; had a 49-yard reception on MSU’s first offensive play of the game . . . had a 13-yard reception at Illinois . . . caught his first career pass for a 12-yard touchdown against Youngstown State . . . 2012 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in nine games to earn his first letter . . . played both fullback and on special teams . . . collected a tackle at Minnesota . . . started his first career game at No. 23 Michigan . . . 2011 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Offensive Co-Player of the Week vs. Florida Atlantic . . . named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Iowa . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated among the nation’s top fullbacks by Rivals.com (No. 3) . . . three-time all-state, all-area, all-county and all-district selection for Coach Merril Triplett at Portsmouth (Ohio) West High School . . . earned Associated Press Division IV All-Ohio First-Team honors as a linebacker in 2010 after recording 78 tackles in just seven games for the Senators . . . sidelined for the last four games of the season with a broken leg . . . named AP All-Southeast District Defensive Player of the Year as a senior . . . also rushed 88 times for 967 yards (11.0 avg.) and 13 touchdowns in 2010 . . . ran 15 times for 115 yards and two scores vs. Chesapeake . . . gained 168 yards on 14 carries and scored three TDs vs. Rock Hill . . . had 15 rushes for 229 yards and two scores vs. Portsmouth . . . produced 96 tackles as a junior, with 25
resulting in losses including eight sacks . . . also forced and recovered three fumbles in 2009 . . . carried 144 times for 1,471 yards and 20 TDs as a junior . . . son of Garrett and Shawna Pendleton . . . born Nov. 9, 1992 . . . majoring in hospitality business. PENDLETON’S CAREER HIGHS Catches: 2, twice (last vs. Stanford, 1/1/14) Receiving Yards: 62, vs. Michigan (11/2/13) TD Catches: 1, twice times (last vs. Stanford, 1/1/14) PENDLETON’S STATISTICS RECEIVING G/GS REC. 2012 9/1 0 2013 14/10 8 2014 12/8 1 Career 35/19 9
YDS. 0 127 2 129
AVG. 0.0 15.9 2.0 14.3
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SN | 6-5 | 230 | SR. | 3L SALINE, MICH. SALINE Fourth-year senior and three-year letterwinner is on scholarship and enters his fourth year as the starting long snapper in 2015 . . . preseason second-team All-America selection by Phil Steele . . . has played in 40 career games . . . has seven career tackles on special teams . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Played in all 13 games as the starting long snapper . . . recorded solo tackles against Eastern Michigan and Purdue . . . member of a recordbreaking special teams unit that set a school record with 72 made extra points . . . 2013 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in all 14 games as the starting long snapper . . . recorded a solo tackle in the 100th Rose Bowl Game against No. 5 Stanford . . . recovered a fumbled punt that led to a touchdown in the first quarter at Nebraska. . . . 2012 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Appeared in all 13 games . . . ranked tied for first on the team with four tackles on punt coverage . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top long snappers by Chris Rubio (No. 6) . . . three-year starter as the long snapper for Coaches Mike Glennie and Joe Palka at Saline (Michigan) High School . . . prior to his senior season, invited to participate in Rubio’s “Top 12” Camp in Los Angeles, Calif. . . . attended Chris Sailer Kicking/Long Snapping Camps . . . also participated in National Snapping Events in Las Vegas, Nevada . . . member of the Hornet track team as a sophomore . . . son of Cam and Donna Pepper . . . father Cam started at offensive guard for Illinois in 1989-90 . . . born May 28, 1994 . . . majoring in media and information.
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TE | 6-4 | 252 | JR. | 2L GREENTOWN, IND. EASTERN Fourth-year player and two-year letterwinner has 43 catches for 584 yards (13.6 avg.) and 10 touchdowns in 27 career games, including 12 starts . . . ranks third in school history among tight ends with 10 career TD receptions . . . featured on the John Mackey Award Watch List (nation’s most outstanding tight end) . . . preseason All-Big Ten selection by Athlon Sports (first team), Phil Steele (first team) and Lindy’s (second team) . . . serves as one of the football team’s representatives on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) . . . selected as SAAC outreach chair for 2015-16 . . . named to the Wuerffel Trophy Watch List (for community service combined with athletic and academic achievement) . . . also nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, recognizing college football players who exemplify a superior commitment to community service and volunteerism . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 13 games, including six starts at tight end . . . led Spartan tight ends and ranked tied for third on the team with 26 catches . . . ranked second on the team in TD receptions (6) and fourth in receiving yards (374) . . . tied a school single-season record for most TD catches (6) by a tight end (Kellen
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Third-year player provides depth at center . . . 2014 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in two games (vs. Jacksonville State and Eastern Michigan) . . . selected Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Maryland . . . moved from defensive line to center during spring practice . . . 2013 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top defensive tackles by Scout.com (No. 78)
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LG 32 17 0 19 21 14 67 14 20 10 0 0 10 67
LG 39 67 67
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PRICE’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2014 RECEIVING NO. YDS TD Jacksonville State 3 54 0 Oregon 5 51 1 Eastern Michigan 0 0 0 Wyoming 1 19 1 Nebraska 1 21 0 Purdue 2 16 1 Indiana 3 83 1 Michigan 1 14 0 Ohio State 5 72 1 Maryland 2 17 0 Rutgers 0 0 0 Penn State 0 0 0 Baylor 3 27 1 Totals 26 374 6
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Third-year player will compete for playing time at Mike linebacker . . . missed the final four games of the 2014 season due to shoulder surgery and saw limited action during spring practice . . . 2014 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Earned his first letter after playing in eight games . . . was the back-up Mike linebacker through the first nine games of the season, behind Taiwan Jones . . . had 13 tackles in eight games (DNP vs. Purdue in Week 6 due to a hamstring injury; missed last four games with shoulder injury) . . . compiled 19 production points . . . forced two fumbles on kickoff returns and had three tackles vs. No. 14 Ohio State . . . had three tackles at Indiana and was named Spartan Special Teams Player of the Week. . . produced three stops vs. Eastern Michigan . . . recorded two tackles in his collegiate debut against Jacksonville State. . . . 2013 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Special Teams Player of the Week vs. Ohio State . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: PrepStar All-American . . . honorable mention PARADE AllAmerican . . . ranked among the nation’s top prospects by Scout.com (No. 142), Rivals. com (No. 149) and CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 179) . . . rated among the country’s top linebackers by CFN (No. 25) . . . listed among the nation’s top middle/inside linebackers by Scout.com (No. 7) and 247Sports.com (No. 18) . . . ranked among the country’s top outside linebackers by Rivals.com (No. 12) and ESPN.com (No. 34) . . . rated among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 46) . . . listed among the state’s top seniors by the Lansing State Journal (No. 2), Rivals.com (No. 4), Scout.com (No. 4), The Detroit News (No. 5), 247Sports.com (No. 5) and ESPN.com (No. 7) . . . three-year starter for Coach Al Fracassa at Brother Rice High School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan . . . helped lead the Warriors to a combined record of 28-10 (.737), including back-to-back Division 2 state championships (2011-12) . . . named to The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press Dream Teams in 2012 . . . led the team in tackles (133: 86 solos, 47 assists) and tackles for loss (21) as a senior . . . his eight sacks ranked second on the team . . . also credited with an interception, two passes defended and nine quarterback hurries in 2012 . . . recorded double-figure tackles in nine of 14 games as a senior . . . produced nine tackles and recovered a fumble in the 2012 Division 2 state championship game vs. Muskegon . . . posted nine tackles, three QB hurries and an interception vs. Detroit Catholic Central . . . totaled double-digit tackles in each of the first five games of the 2012 season . . . registered a season-high 15 tackles (11 solos, 4 assists), with five resulting in losses including three sacks (12 yards) vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s . . . made 15 stops vs. Warren De La Salle, with four for losses including two sacks (3 yards) . . . tallied 12 tackles (11 solos, 1 assist) in the 2012 season opener vs. Cass Tech . . . led the Warriors with a career-best 140 tackles (69 solos, 71 assists) as a junior, with seven resulting in losses including one sack . . . reached double-figure tackles in eight of 14 games in 2011, including a careerbest 18 stops (7 solos, 11 assists) vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s . . . started at defensive end as a sophomore and ranked third on the team with 79 tackles (33 solos, 46 assists), including 14.5 for losses . . . finished second on the team with 7.5 sacks (22 yards) in 2010 . . . his prep career totals include 352 tackles and 42.5 tackles for loss, including 16.5 sacks . . . recorded double-figure tackles in 19 career games . . . also participated in baseball and hockey . . . son of Paul and Cindy Reschke . . . born Sept. 16, 1994 . . . majoring in economics.
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Davis, 2007) . . . honorable mention All-Big Ten (coaches and media) . . . second-team All-Big Ten selection by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele . . . honorable mention pick for the CollegeFootballNews.com All-Sophomore Team . . . Academic All-Big Ten selection for second straight year . . . had three receptions for 27 yards, including an 8-yard TD catch from Connor Cook in the fourth quarter, during MSU’s comeback victory over No. 4 Baylor in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic . . . tied a career high with five catches for 72 yards, including a 16-yard TD reception, vs. No. 14 Ohio State . . . collected a career-high 83 receiving yards on three receptions, including a career-long 67-yard catch and a 10-yard TD reception, at Indiana . . . had two catches for 16 yards at Purdue, including a 2-yard TD reception . . . named Spartan Offensive Lineman of the Week vs. No. 19 Nebraska and also had a 21-yard reception . . . had a 19-yard TD reception against Wyoming . . . had a career-high five catches for 51 yards, including a 7-yard TD reception, at No. 3 Oregon . . . had three receptions for 54 yards, including a 32-yard reception, in the season opener against Jacksonville State.. . . 2013 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in all 14 games, including six starts, to earn his first letter . . . led Spartan tight ends with 17 receptions for 210 yards (12.4 avg.) . . . ranked second on the team with four touchdown receptions . . . Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and Academic All-Big Ten selection . . . had a 9-yard catch in the 100th Rose Bowl Game against fifth-ranked Stanford . . . tied a season best with three catches for 24 yards, including a 9-yard TD grab, against No. 2 Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship . . . hauled in a 12-yard touchdown reception vs. Minnesota . . . tied his season high with three receptions for 35 yards, including a 15-yard TD grab, at Northwestern . . . had two catches for 21 yards at Illinois, including his first career TD reception on a 13-yard grab in the third quarter . . . his 26-yard catch in the fourth quarter set up MSU’s only offensive TD of the game in the win against Purdue . . . had a season-long 39-yard reception vs. Indiana . . . caught three passes for 28 yards vs. Youngstown State. . . . 2012 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top tight ends by 247Sports.com (No. 16) and Rivals.com (No. 19) . . . named to SuperPrep’s and PrepStar’s All-Midwest Teams . . . rated among Indiana’s top seniors by ESPN.com (No. 5), 247Sports.com (No. 7) and Rivals.com (No. 10) . . . four-year starter for Coach Josh Edwards at Eastern High School in Greentown, Ind. . . . two-time Top 50 All-State selection by the Indiana Football Coaches Association . . . also earned first-team all-state (Class 2A) honors from The Associated Press as a senior . . . two-time first-team all-area and all-conference pick . . . named the state’s top senior tight end by the IFCA as part of the Mr. Football program . . . had 39 receptions for 524 yards (13.4 avg.) and four touchdowns in 2011 . . . threw for 114 yards and rushed for 106 yards as a senior . . . recorded 59 tackles, with 19.5 resulting in losses including 13 sacks, in 2011 . . . forced five fumbles, blocked two punts and returned a punt for a TD as a senior . . . caught four passes for 123 yards and a score vs. Oak Hill . . . had a career-best 41 catches for 574 yards (14.0 avg.) and eight TDs in 2010 . . . registered 95 tackles, with 23 for losses including 10 sacks, as a junior . . . had a season-high nine receptions for 155 yards and a TD vs. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers in 2010 . . . his career receiving totals include 130 receptions for 1,920 yards (14.8 avg.) . . . accounted for 29 career TDs . . . produced 286 career tackles, with 65.5 for losses including a school-record 41.5 sacks . . . also participated in basketball and track and field . . . eclipsed the 1,000-point career milestone in basketball as a senior . . . son of Tim and Mary Price . . . born July 19, 1993 . . . spent 2 and 1/2 weeks in Australia (June-July 2015), participating in MSU’s study abroad International Summer Sports Program . . . hospitality business major.
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and ESPN.com (No. 99) . . . two-year starter for Coach Wayne Ward at Plant City (Florida) High School . . . set career highs for tackles (29: 9 solos, 20 assists), tackles for loss (8) and sacks (5) as a senior . . . his five sacks tied for the team lead in 2012 . . . also credited with two quarterback hurries and two fumble recoveries in 2012 . . . recorded three tackles and returned a fumble 99 yards for a touchdown vs. Riverview . . . matched his career best with six tackles (3 solos, 3 assists) vs. Tampa Gaither, including a sack . . . produced five stops vs. Tampa Freedom, including a career-best three sacks . . . registered 21 tackles (14 solos, 7 assists) as a junior, with six resulting in losses including a sack . . . added two QB hurries in 2011 . . . made five stops vs. Riverview . . . totaled five tackles, including a sack, vs. Tampa Gaither . . . posted a career-high six tackles (5 solos, 1 assist) vs. Strawberry Crest . . . son of Buffy Cox . . . born July 10, 1995 . . . majoring in sociology.
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Per NCAA rules will sit out the entire 2015 season after transferring from Western Michigan to Michigan State . . . AT WESTERN MICHIGAN: Kickoff specialist appeared in all 13 games as a sophomore in 2014 . . . averaged 61.5 yards on 77 kickoffs (4,738 yards), including 25 touchbacks . . . had a career-high nine kickoffs vs. Eastern Michigan . . . produced a career-best five touchbacks at Idaho . . . saw action in seven games as a true freshman in 2013 . . . averaged 58.5 yards on 20 kickoffs (1,170 yards) . . . set season highs for kickoffs (8) and touchbacks (2) at Eastern Michigan . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated a 5-star prospect by ChrisSailerKicking.com . . . selected to play in the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association All-Star Game . . . played four positions (quarterback, linebacker, kicker and punter) as a three-year starter at Dowagiac Union High School . . . three-time all-state and all-area selection . . . helped the Chieftains capture the Wolverine Conference and district titles in 2011 . . . his 28 career field goals (28 of 53) are tied for third most in state history . . . also converted 113 career extra-points . . . holds the school record for the longest field goal, a 55-yarder vs. Plainwell in 2011; also tied for the fourth-longest field goal in state history . . . two-sport athlete also lettered in baseball as a pitcher and catcher . . . led the team in doubles and home runs for four-straight seasons . . . earned Academic All-State honors in football (2011-12) and baseball (2012) . . . two-year member of the National Honor Society graduated with a 3.8 grade-point average . . . son of John and Sandra Scanlon . . . born July 20, 1995 . . . father John played baseball at Indiana (1985-89) . . . majoring in human biology.
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C | 6-4 | 315 | FR. | RS WHITE LAKE, MICH. ORCHARD LAKE ST. MARY’S Second-year walk-on adds depth on the offensive line at center . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Two-year starter and three-year letterwinner as an offensive guard for Coach George Porritt at Orchard Lake (Michigan) St. Mary’s High School . . . also played defensive tackle . . . team captain was named to the Catholic League Central Division All-League team as a senior in 2013 . . . helped lead the Eaglets to the Catholic High School League title and a runner-up finish in Division 3 in 2012 . . . played on the 2011 Division 3 state championship team . . . son of Joe and Sue Schram . . . born Nov. 6, 1996 . . . general management major.
60 Casey SCHREINER OG | 6-3 | 320 | FR. | RS BETHEL PARK, PA. BETHEL PARK Second-year walk-on adds depth on the offensive line at guard . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named one of the top seniors in Western Pennsylvania (No. 42) by Preps.com . . . helped lead Bethel Park to the WPIAL Class AAAA quarterfinals as a junior in 2012 . . . three-year starter for Coach Jeff Metheny at Bethel Park High School . . . also threw shot put . . . son of Mark and Laura Schreiner . . . born May 23, 1996 . . . supply chain management major.
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RB | 6-0 | 233 | FR. | HS HUBBARD, OHIO HUBBARD HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top overall prospects by Scout.com (No. 65), 247Sports.com (No. 78) and ESPN.com (No. 93) . . . rated among the country’s top running backs by ESPN.com (No. 7), 247Sports.com (No. 7) and Scout.com (No. 8) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 6) . . . ranked among Ohio’s top seniors by Scout.com (No. 2), ESPN.com (No. 4) and 247Sports.com (No. 4) . . . named a finalist for Ohio’s Mr. Football award, presented by The Associated Press . . . selected AP Division III Co-Offensive Player of the Year, AP Division III Northeast Inland All-District Offensive Player of the Year and Trumbull County Player of the Year as a senior . . . four-year starter for Coach Brian Hoffman at Hubbard (Ohio) High School . . . rushed 295 times for a school single-season record 2,819 yards (9.6 yards per carry; 216.8 yards per game) and 38 touchdowns in 2014 . . . accounted for a career-best 3,149 all-purpose yards as a senior . . . recorded 13 100-yard games in 2014, including eight 200-yard efforts . . . also contributed 38 tackles (23 solos, 15 assists), including five for losses, five interceptions and four pass break-ups as a senior . . . closed out his senior season with four-straight 200-yard games (943 rushing yards and 10 TDs), averaging 235.8 ypg. down the stretch . . . rushed for 208 yards and two scores plus produced a season-high seven tackles, including one for a loss, in the state quarterfinals vs. Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary . . . carried 22 times for 286 yards and four TDs vs. Tallmadge . . . ran 14 times for a season-high 291 yards (20.8 avg.) and three scores vs. McKinley . . . gained 278 yards on 27 attempts and scored four TDs vs. Poland Seminary . . . produced four rushing TDs vs. Kenmore (15 carries for 156 yards) . . . picked up 248 yards on 23 carries and scored four TDs in the 2014 season opener vs. Lakeview . . . rushed 218 times for 1,867 yards (8.6 avg.) and 24 TDs as a junior . . . compiled nine 100-yard rushing games in 2013, including three 200-yard outings . . . ran 21 times for a career-best 355 yards and three scores vs. Northwest . . . also produced a career-high 410 all-purpose yards vs. Northwest (355 rushing, 10 kickoff returns, 19 punt returns and 26 interception returns) . . . posted the first 300-yard rushing game of his career in the 2013 season opener vs. Lakeview (24 carries for 326 yards and four TDs) . . . carried 168 times for 1,614 yards (9.6 avg.) and 23 TDs as a sophomore . . . had eight 100-yard rushing games in 2012, including four 200-yard efforts . . . accounted for a season-high 368 all-purpose yards in the second meeting of the season vs. McKinley (203 rushing, 70 kickoff returns, 35 punt returns and 60 interception returns) . . . ran 19 times for 233 yards and five TDs vs. Canfield . . . posted a season-high eight tackles, including one for a loss, and an interception in the first meeting of the 2012 season vs. McKinley . . . scored three rushing TDs vs. Girard, including a 91-yard gallop . . . gained 201 yards on just five carries (40.2 avg.) and scored five rushing TDs (career-best six TDs total) in the 2012 season opener vs. Collinwood . . . burst onto the scene as a freshman, rushing for 1,176 yards (132 carries; 8.9 avg.) and 13 TDs . . . delivered seven 100-yard rushing games in 2011, including the last three in a row (492 rushing yards; 164.0 ypg. and eight rushing TDs during the three-game stretch) . . . rushed 22 times for a season-high 196 yards and five scores vs. Liberty . . . set Mahoning Valley and Eagle career rushing records with 7,476 yards (813 carries; 9.2 avg.; 162.5 ypg.; 98 TDs) . . . eclipsed the 100-yard rushing mark in
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AVG. 1.5 10.8 8.9
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YPG 0.5 13.3 6.9
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YPG 11.8 11.4 11.6
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YDS. 153 148 301
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SHELTON’S STATISTICS RUSHING G/GS ATT 2013 13/4 21 2014 13/2 21 Career 26/6 42
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SHELTON’S CAREER HIGHS Carries: 4, twice (last vs. Purdue, 10/11/14) Rushing Yards: 40, vs. Indiana (10/12/13) Rushing Touchdowns: 1, four times (last vs. Baylor, 1/1/15) Receptions: 4, vs. Oregon (9/6/14) Receiving Yards: 58, vs. Oregon (9/6/14) TD Receptions: 1, twice (last vs. Rutgers, 11/22/14) Kick Return Yards: 135, vs. Penn State (11/29/14) Kick Return: 90, vs. Penn State (11/29/14) All-Purpose Yards: 209, vs. Oregon (9/6/14)
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Third-year player and two-year letterwinner enters preseason camp listed as one of the starting flankers . . . featured on the Paul Hornung Award Watch List (nation’s most versatile player) . . . preseason All-Big Ten choice as a kick returner by Athlon Sports (second team) and Phil Steele (second team) . . . has played in 26 career games, including six starts . . . multi-dimensional player has collected 1,472 all-purpose yards (56.6 ypg.) . . . has scored seven career touchdowns (four rushing two receiving, one kick return) his first two seasons . . . has 42 carries for 301 rushing yards (7.2 avg.) and four touchdowns . . . also has 20 career catches for 179 yards (8.9 avg.) and two touchdowns . . . ranks 11th in MSU history in kick return yards (992) and kick returns (40) . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Saw action in all 13 games, including two starts . . . ranked third on the team in all-purpose yards with 1,114 (85.7 ypg.) . . . led team and ranked sixth in MSU single-season history in kick returns (793 yards on 31 attempts; 25.6 avg.) . . . also ranked third in the Big Ten and 26th in the FBS in kick returns (25.6 avg.) . . . named secondteam All-Big Ten kick returner by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele . . . ranked fourth on the team in rushing (21 rushes for 148 yards; 7.0 avg.) and had two rushing TDs . . . tied for fifth on the team with five touchdowns (two rushing, two receiving, one kick return) . . . ranked sixth on the team with 16 catches for 173 yards (10.8 avg.) and two touchdowns . . . ranked second on the team with 117 all-purpose yards (89 kick return; 17 receiving, 11 rushing) in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic win over No. 4 Baylor; scored on an 11-yard rush in the first quarter against the Bears . . . named College Football Performance Awards National Kick Returner of the Week and Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week after returning three kickoffs for a career-high 135 yards (45.0 avg.) and one touchdown in Michigan State’s 34-10 win at Penn State . . . returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a score at Penn State, his first career kickoff return for a touchdown; it marked MSU’s first kickoff return for a TD since Keshawn Martin in 2009 (93 yards vs. Minnesota), and it also marked just the second time in MSU history (modern-day era, since 1945) that the Spartans returned an opening kickoff for a touchdown (Demond Williams vs. Indiana in 2005, 98 yards) . . . totaled 119 all-purpose yards vs. Rutgers (two attempts for 76 kick return yards, three catches for 39 yards, one carry for 4 yards) . . . had a 7-yard TD catch in the second quarter and a 52-yard kickoff return in the third quarter against the Scarlet Knights . . . collected 78 all-purpose yards vs. No. 14 Ohio State (three kick returns for 60 yards, two catches for 15 yards; one rush for 3 yards) . . . had 58 all-purpose yards at Indiana (34 kick return, 19 receiving, 5 rushing), including a 4-yard TD reception . . . collected 65 all-purpose yards in a start at Purdue (four carries for 27 yards; two kick returns for 38 yards) . . . had 79 all-purpose yards vs. No. 19 Nebraska (four kick returns for 57 yards; three carries for 22 yards) . . . collected 123 all-purpose yards against Wyoming (88 kick return, two catches for 20 yards, one carry for 15 yards) . . . had three carries for 9 yards vs. Eastern Michigan, including a 6-yard TD run . . . recorded career highs in receptions (4), receiving yards (58) and all-purpose yards (209) at No. 3 Oregon; also had 121 kick return yards against the Ducks . . . also had a 59-yard kick return against the Ducks . . . collected 24 all-purpose yards in the season opener against Jacksonville State (two rushes for 19 yards; one catch for 5 yards) . . . 2013 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Saw action in 13 games, including four starts (Purdue, Illinois, Nebraska, Northwestern) . . . led team with nine kick returns for 199 yards (22.1 avg.) . . . ranked fourth on the team in rushing with 153 yards on 21 carries (7.3 avg.) . . . also had four catches for 6 yards . . . compiled 77 all-purpose yards (69 kick return, 8 rushing) against No. 2 Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game . . . rushed three times for 6 yards at Nebraska, including a 5-yard touchdown run in the first quarter . . . collected 96 all-purpose yards in MSU’s victory over No. 23 Michigan; rushed twice for 38 yards, including a 35-yarder in the fourth quarter, and had 58 kick return yards on two returns (29.0 avg.) . . . had 7 yards rushing on two carries and had a 6-yard reception at Illinois . . . earned his first career start vs. Purdue; had 24 yards rushing on five carries (4.8 avg.) against the Boilermakers . . . collected 47
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all-purpose yards vs. Indiana (40 rush, 7 receiving), including a 34-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter . . . registered an 18-yard rush in his only attempt against Youngstown State . . . had two carries for 7 yards in his collegiate debut vs. South Florida . . . made the position change from running back to wide receiver during preseason camp . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: PrepStar All-American . . . ranked among the nation’s top running backs by Rivals.com (No. 31), Scout.com (No. 44) and ESPN.com (No. 71) . . . rated among the country’s top all-purpose backs by 247Sports.com (No. 19) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 103) . . . ranked among Wisconsin’s top seniors by Rivals.com (No. 4), ESPN.com (No. 4) and 247Sports.com (No. 5) . . . three-year starter for Coach Tim White at Beaver Dam (Wisconsin) High School . . . helped the Golden Beavers to 21 victories during his four-year varsity career (more wins than the previous five seasons combined) . . . set school career records for carries (612), rushing yards (5,092), rushing touchdowns (72), all-purpose yards (5,763) and total TDs (78) . . . career averages (37 games): 8.3 yards per carry and 137.6 rushing yards per game . . . first-team all-state selection by The Associated Press and Wisconsin Football Coaches Association as a senior . . . also earned first-team All-Little Ten honors in 2012 . . . rushed 149 times for 1,302 yards (8.7 avg.) and 15 TDs as a senior . . . added eight catches for 148 yards (18.5 avg.) and one score in 2012 . . . recorded six 100-yard rushing games as a senior, including three 200-yard efforts . . . gained 230 yards on 15 attempts and scored four rushing TDs (60, 56, 29 and 16 yards) vs. West Bend East . . . accounted for 202 all-purpose yards vs. Watertown (14 carries for 146 yards and a score; 3 receptions for 56 yards) . . . caught three passes for a season-high 72 yards at Oconomowoc . . . ran 28 times for a season-high 257 yards and three scores (14, 80 and 37 yards) vs. West Bend West . . . carried 14 times for 238 yards and four TDs (4, 67, 12 and 67 yards) and returned a punt 65 yards for a score in the 2012 season opener vs. Waupun . . . named AP secondteam all-state and WFCA honorable mention all-state as a junior . . . selected 2011 Little Ten Back of the Year after setting career highs for carries (217), rushing yards (2,048) and rushing TDs (34) . . . produced seven 200-yard rushing games as a junior . . . put together a late-season streak of four-straight 200-yard games. . . had seven scoring runs of over 70 yards in 2011, including a 95-yard TD run at West Bend West and a 99-yard TD burst vs. Hartford . . . rushed 40 times for a school single-game record 329 yards and five TDs vs. Watertown . . . picked up 229 yards on 16 attempts and scored five times in the 2011 season opener vs. Waupun . . . carried 188 times for 1,274 yards and 18 TDs as a sophomore in 2010 . . . gained 468 yards on 58 attempts and scored five rushing TDs as a freshman in 2009 . . . son of Erin Broome . . . born May 6, 1994 . . . mother Erin Broome played guard on the Wisconsin women’s basketball team (1992-93) . . . father Rodney Shelton played football for the Badgers (lettered in 1991) . . . majoring in advertising.
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37 of 46 career games, including 15 200-yard efforts . . . had 48 career receptions for 660 yards (13.8 avg.) and three TDs . . . accounted for 9,196 career all-purpose yards (199.9 ypg.) and 104 total TDs . . . returned 35 career kickoffs for 644 yards (18.4 avg.; long 70) . . . returned 16 career punts for 295 yards (18.4 avg.; long 80) . . . his career defensive totals include 108 tackles (74 solos, 34 assists), with 18 resulting in losses including 5.5 sacks, 10 interceptions (121 return yards), 12 pass break-ups and two blocked field goals . . . attended the same high school that produced Michigan State 2014 All-American and Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year Kurtis Drummond . . . son of Lachelle Steele . . . born Sept. 15, 1996 . . . no-preference major.
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DL | 6-2 | 285 | FR. | RS CHICAGO, ILL. MOUNT CARMEL Second-year player will push for playing time on the defensive line . . . listed as the backup nose tackle on the preseason depth chart, behind Malik McDowell . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . selected Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Wyoming . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named the South Bay West Coast Bowl Player of the Game after recording five sacks in the all-star game played in Redondo Beach, California . . . also named the South Bay West Coast Player of the Year . . . selected by USA Football to the 2014 U.S. Under-19 National Team to face Team Canada in the 2014 International Bowl series Feb. 7 at Maverick Stadium at the University of Texas at Arlington . . . ranked among the nation’s top defensive tackles by Rivals.com (No. 20), Scout.com (No. 30), 247Sports (No. 30) and ESPN.com (No. 32) . . listed among the state’s top players by Rivals.com (No. 11), ESPN.com (No. 13) and 247Sports (No. 17) . . . ranked one of the top recruits in the Midwest by ESPN.com (No. 41) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . helped lead the Caravan to back-to-back state championships (8A in 2012; 7A in 2013) . . . in the 2013 7A title game, the Caravan defense limited Lake Zurich to four first downs and 71 total yards . . . Mount Carmel finished the season with a 13-1 record in winning the school’s 12th state title and the 11th of head coach Frank Lenti’s career . . . the Caravan defense allowed just 96 points all season and produced six shutouts . . . recorded 48 tackles, including 14 for losses (47 yards) . . . earned second-team all-state honors from the Chicago Tribune . . . named to the Northwest Times of Indiana All-Area Illinois First Team . . . garnered first-team All-Catholic League Blue accolades . . . picked up all-state special mention honors from The News-Gazette and all-area special mention honors from the Southtown Star . . . attended the same high school that produced former MSU offensive lineman Arthur Ray Jr. . . . son of Enoch Smith Sr. and Talisha Smith . . . born Dec. 25, 1995 . . . no-preference major.
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CB | 5-10 | 170 | FR. | HS SOUTHFIELD, MICH. ORCHARD LAKE ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated among the nation’s Top 300 prospects by Scout.com (No. 165) . . . ranked among the country’s top cornerbacks by Scout.com (No. 20), ESPN.com (No. 66) and 247Sports.com (No. 68) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 87) . . . rated among the state’s top seniors by Scout. com (No. 4), The Detroit News (No. 8), Detroit Free Press (No. 8), 247Sports.com (No. 8), Lansing State Journal (No. 9) and ESPN.com (No. 11) . . . three-year starter for Coach George Porritt at Orchard Lake (Mich.) St. Mary’s . . . Associated Press Division 3-4 allstate selection as a senior . . . named to The Detroit News and MLive Dream Teams . . . earned Detroit News All-Metro North and All-Catholic honors in 2014 . . . recorded 51 solo tackles, eight interceptions and two fumble recoveries as a senior while helping the Eaglets win the 2014 Division 3 state championship . . . had 26 receptions for 314 yards (12.8 avg.) and four touchdowns as a senior . . . returned six kickoffs for 147 yards (24.5 avg.) in 2014 . . . posted two tackles, including one for a 4-yard loss, in Orchard Lake St. Mary’s 7-0 victory over Muskegon in the Division 3 championship game . . . scored on a 60-yard bomb in the season opener vs. Southfield . . . his uncle Bobby Williams spent 13 years on the football coaching staff at Michigan State, including three seasons as head coach from 1999-2002 . . . son of Shawn and Kim Smith . . . born May 18, 1997 . . . nopreference major.
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TE | 6-5 | 250 | FR. | RS ROCHESTER, MICH. ADAMS Second-year player provides depth at tight end . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week twice (vs. Jacksonville State and Eastern Michigan) . . . enrolled at Michigan State on Jan. 6, 2014, for the beginning of the spring semester and participated in spring practice . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: . . . Rated one of the nation’s top tight ends by Scout.com (No. 20) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . listed among the state’s top seniors by The Detroit News (No. 5), Detroit Free Press (No. 8), 247Sports (No. 11), Rivals.com (No. 14) and Lansing State Journal (No. 14) . . . played multiple positions in high school, including defensive line, linebacker and quarterback . . . three-year starter and two-year captain for Coach Tony Patritto . . . rushed for 289 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries against Farmington . . . ran for 138 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries against Oak Park . . . missed second half of his senior season with a dislocated ankle and fractured fibula; had three receptions for 26 yards and 11 solo tackles as a linebacker in six games . . . threw for more than 1,200 yards and rushed for more than 600 yards while playing quarterback his junior season . . . son of David and Kimberly Sokol . . . both of his parents were athletes at West Point . . . born Nov. 9, 1995 . . . economics major.
Brandon 15 SOWARDS WR | 6-0 | 198 | FR. | RS WYANDOTTE, MICH. ROOSEVELT Second-year walk-on adds depth at flanker . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played wide receiver in the inaugural Border Classic as Team Michigan defeated Team Ohio, 27-14, on June 14 in Findlay, Ohio . . . two-year starter at Wyandotte Roosevelt High School for Coach Ron Adams . . . had 70 catches for 1,557 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns in 25 games his junior and senior seasons . . . team captain helped lead Wyandotte Roosevelt to an 11-1 record and the Division 2 regional championship game in 2013 . . . first-team Associated Press Division 1-2 selection . . . named to the News-Herald Dream Team . . . recorded 44 receptions for 1,045 yards and 16 touchdowns in 12 games as a senior . . . also led the Bears in total touchdowns (17), all-purpose yards (1,373), punt return yards (170) and kick return yards (140) . . . had five multi-touchdown games and four 100-yard receiving games, including a season-high 126 yards on five catches with two TDs in a 17-10 win over Melvindale . . . hauled in a seasonhigh six catches for 49 yards and one touchdown in a 45-12 win over Truman . . . also had 100-yard receiving performances against Anderson (3 catches for 111 yards), Allen Park (3 for 104) and Lincoln Park (3 for 122) . . . in addition, collected 43 tackles and three interceptions on defense, including two picks against Truman . . . Wyandotte Roosevelt reached the Division 2 state semifinals his junior season in 2012 . . . ranked second on the Bears as a junior in receptions (26), receiving yards (512) and TD receptions (6) . . . led the team in tackles (74) and interceptions (5) in 2012 . . . also lettered in track . . . son of Todd and Tina Sowards . . . born May 6, 1995 . . . accounting major.
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OT | 6-3 | 275 | FR. | HS DETROIT, MICH. MARTIN LUTHER KING
DE | 6-6 | 230 | FR. | RS STONE MOUNTAIN, GA. STEPHENSON
QB | 6-3 | 235 | SO. | 1L ERIE, PA. CATHEDRAL PREP
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Third-year player enters preseason camp as the No. 3 quarterback on the depth chart . . . completed 14-of-19 passes for 169 yards and three touchdowns in two spring scrimmages . . . 2014 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Earned his first letter after seeing action in five games at quarterback . . . completed 12-of-19 passes (.632) for 88 yards . . . also had 62 rushing yards on 12 attempts (5.2 avg.) . . . saw action in one series at Penn State in the second quarter (0-for-1 passing) . . . had an 8-yard rush vs. Rutgers . . . was a perfect 6-for-6 passing for 56 yards against Wyoming . . . completed 5-of-8 passes for 19 yards and rushed three times for 17 yards in the win over Eastern Michigan . . . rushed for 21 yards on five carries (4.2 avg.) and was 1-of-3 passing for 13 yards in his collegiate debut against Jacksonville State . . . 2013 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Offensive Co-Player of the Week vs. Michigan . . . in the second jersey scrimmage of preseason camp, compiled 280 yards of total offense and was 10-of-14 passing for 240 yards and three touchdowns; also rushed for 40 yards on 12 carries as he led the offense to a 37-36 comeback victory over the defense . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Accounted for 125 total yards in Pennsylvania’s 58-27 win over Maryland on June 15 in the 2013 Big 33 Football Classic; completed 4-of-8 passes for 83 yards, including a 57-yard TD strike to Chris Jones in the third quarter, and rushed for 42 yards . . . MaxPreps.com Medium Schools All-American (second team) . . . honorable mention PARADE All-American . . . ranked among the nation’s top prospects by Scout.com (No. 120), 247Sports.com (No. 205), CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 235) and ESPN.com (No. 283) . . . rated among the nation’s top quarterbacks by Scout.com (No. 9), CFN (No. 24) and MaxPreps.com (No. 24) . . . listed among the country’s top dual-threat quarterbacks by 247Sports.com (No. 6) and ESPN.com (No. 13) . . . ranked among the nation’s top pro-style quarterbacks by Rivals.com (No. 16) . . . rated among the East’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 35) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-East Team . . . listed among Pennsylvania’s top seniors by ESPN.com (No. 8), Rivals.com (No. 10) and 247Sports.com (No. 10) . . . three-year starter for Coach Mike Mischler at Cathedral Prep School in Erie, Pennsylvania . . . compiled a 33-8 record (.805) in 41 career starts for the Ramblers . . . selected Class AAA 2012 Player of the Year by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers . . . also named District 10 Player of the Year by the Erie Times-News . . . broke nearly every school and District 10 single-season passing record while leading the Ramblers to a perfect 15-0 season in 2012, including the Class AAA championship and a No. 17 national ranking . . . completed 222-of-333 throws (.667) for 3,599 yards, 50 touchdowns and only eight interceptions as a senior . . . recorded 12 200-yard passing games in 2012, including five 300-yard passing outings . . . also led the team in rushing as a senior with 123 carries for 699 yards (5.7 avg.) and
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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top safeties by Scout.com (No. 51) . . . rated among the country’s top athletes by 247Sports.com (No. 58) . . . listed among the state’s Top 100 seniors by Scout.com (No. 79), 247Sports.com (No. 93) and Houston Chronicle . . . four-year starter for Coach Robert Toomer at Nimitz High School in Houston, Texas . . . selected District 18-6A MVP as a senior . . . threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns in 2014 . . . rushed 58 times for 384 yards (6.6 avg.) and two scores as a senior . . . had 19 receptions for 468 yards (24.6 avg.) and four TDs in 2014 . . . accounted for 285 combined kick return yards (eight returns; 35.6 avg.) as a senior . . . also recorded 32 tackles, two interceptions, five pass break-ups and one defensive TD in 2014 . . . had two catches for 118 yards and two scores, including an 80-yard TD grab, vs. Aldine . . . also posted a season-high nine tackles vs. Aldine . . . set career highs for receptions (10), receiving yards (207) and TD catches (2) vs. MacArthur . . . carried 16 times for a career-best 220 yards (13.8 avg.) and two TDs vs. Worthing, including a career-long 82-yard run . . . named District 18-5A All-Purpose Player of the Year as a junior . . . caught 20 passes for 282 yards (14.1 avg.) and three TDs in 2013 . . . returned eight kickoffs for 169 yards (21.1 avg.) and six punts for 134 yards (22.3 avg.) and a TD as a junior . . . tallied 23 tackles, an interception and four pass break-ups in 2013 . . . had three catches for 77 yards and one score vs. Alief Taylor . . . was chosen District 18-5A All-Purpose Player of the Year as a sophomore . . . produced 294 yards of total offense and three TDs in 2012 . . . had 39 career receptions for 750 yards (19.2 avg.) and six TDs . . . threw for 611 career yards, five TDs and six interceptions . . . his career rushing totals include 82 attempts for 860 yards (10.5 avg.) and five scores . . . two-year letterman for the Cougar basketball team . . . also lettered in track . . . attended the same high school of current Spartan wide receivers coach Terrence Samuel . . . son of Tamara Johnson . . . born July 14, 1996 . . . majoring in dietetics.
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Second-year player is listed as a back-up defensive end on the depth chart, behind Shilique Calhoun . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . appeared in two games (vs. Jacksonville State and Eastern Michigan) . . . in his collegiate debut, collected four tackles, including a half sack (2 yards), against Jacksonville State . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked one of the top tight ends in the nation by ESPN.com (No. 26), Scout.com (No. 36) and 247Sports (No. 65) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Southeast Team . . . recorded 33 tackles (17-16), including six for losses with one sack, in 12 games his senior season playing for Coach Ron Gartrell at Stephenson High School . . . helped lead Stephenson to a 9-3 record and the round of 16 in the Georgia high school state playoffs (Class AAAAA) . . . also played basketball; as a junior, averaged 12 points per game and ranked 10th in DeKalb County in rebounding (7.8 avg.), 13th in blocks (1.5 bpg.) and 19th in field-goal percentage (.522) . . . averaged 12.3 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.4 blocks as a senior . . . grandson of George and Deborah Sweat . . . born Sept. 4, 1996 . . . no-preference major.
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HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played in the second annual Border Classic as Team Michigan defeated Team Ohio, 24-7, on June 13 at Wayne State University in Detroit . . . rated among the nation’s top overall prospects by Scout.com (No. 157), ESPN. com (No. 194) and 247Sports.com (No. 201) . . . ranked among the country’s top offensive guards by 247Sports.com (No. 8) and Scout.com (No. 9) . . . listed among the nation’s top offensive tackles by ESPN.com (No. 17) . . . rated among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 11) . . . listed among the state’s top seniors by the Lansing State Journal (No. 1), ESPN.com (No. 3), Scout.com (No. 3), 247Sports.com (No. 3), Detroit Free Press (No. 5) and The Detroit News (No. 7) . . . named to The Detroit News Division 1-2 all-state team and MLive Dream Team as a senior for Coach Dale Harvel at Martin Luther King High School . . . selected to The Detroit News All-Metro Detroit and Detroit Free Press All-Detroit Teams . . . anchored an offensive line that helped the Crusaders lead the Detroit Public School League in scoring in 2014 . . . recorded 27 tackles as a senior, with 10 resulting in losses including four sacks . . . played at St. Clair Shores South Lake before transferring to Martin Luther King for his senior year . . . son of Tameka Stallworth . . . born Oct. 16, 1996 . . . kinesiology major..
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12 TDs . . . accounted for 376 total yards and three TDs in a 24-14 win over Archbishop Wood in 2012 Class AAA Championship Game . . . connected on 13-of-24 passes for a Class AAA championship-game record 317 yards and two TDs plus ran 12 times for 59 yards and another score vs. Archbishop Wood . . . produced 365 total yards and three scores vs. West Allegheny (22-of-33 passing for 257 yards, three TDs and one interception; added 18 rushes for 108 yards) . . . threw for 331 yards (17-of-24 passing), four TDs and one interception vs. Warren . . . hit 11-of-16 passes for 263 yards and a career-best six TDs vs. Central Tech . . . completed 28-of-40 throws for 352 yards, two TDs and one interception vs. Aquinas Institute (N.Y.) . . . selected Erie Times-News Varsity Male Athlete of the Week after accounting for 390 total yards and seven TDs vs. Youngstown (Ohio) Ursuline (21-of-28 passing for 310 yards and five TDs; rushed 11 times for 80 yards and two scores) . . . went 12-for-15 for 280 yards and five TDs vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) . . . threw for 1,582 yards and 15 TDs as a junior . . . completed 15-of-24 tosses for a career-best 361 yards, four TDs and an interception vs. Bradford . . . rushed 11 times for 110 yards and two scores vs. Central Tech . . . passed for 1,921 yards and 21 TDs as a sophomore while guiding the Ramblers to the District 10 Championship and Class AAA semifinals . . . posted three 200-yard passing games in 2010: 216 vs. Oil City (2 TDs), 241 vs. East (TD) and 229 vs. Bradford (2 TDs) . . . carried nine times for 129 yards (14.3 avg.) and three TDs . . . became District 10’s career passing leader with 7,266 yards and 87 TDs . . . also scored 58 career rushing TDs . . . high school teammate Delton Williams is a junior running back on the Spartan roster . . . son of Damion Terry and Shelby Staaf . . . born June 21, 1995 . . . majoring in advertising. TERRY’S STATISTICS PASSING G/GS COMP 2014 5/0 12
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DL | 6-4 | 305 | JR. | 2L DETROIT, MICH. RENAISSANCE Fifth-year senior and three-year letterwinner enters preseason camp as a starting defensive end . . . will also see time on the interior of the line after starting all 13 games there last season . . . has played in 33 career games . . . has 34 career tackles . . . listed among the top breakout candidates for 2015 by Sporting News . . . preseason All-Big Ten selection by Lindy’s (second team) and Athlon Sports (third team) . . . began his career at linebacker and moved to defensive end during his red-shirt season in 2011 . . . played fullback in 2012 before returning to the defensive line in 2013 . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Started all 13 games (12 at nose tackle, one at defensive tackle) . . . collected a career-high 30 tackles, most among Spartan interior defensive lineman . . . also posted career highs with 4.5 tackles for loss (19 yards) and three sacks (16 yards) . . . helped limit No. 4 Baylor to minus-20 yards rushing in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic; recorded a 6-yard sack with 11 seconds remaining in the game to help seal the Spartans’ 42-41 comeback victory . . . ranked 11th on the team during the regular season with 65 production points . . . defensive recipient of MSU’s Tommy Love Award (most improved player) . . . tied a career best with five tackles, including a 1-yard loss, and also broke up a pass at Penn State . . . recorded four tackles, including a half tackle for loss, at Maryland . . . collected a season-high 14 production points in the win over Michigan; had three tackles and recovered a fumble against the Wolverines . . . tallied a career-high five stops and had 10 production points at Indiana . . . recorded three tackles, including a 4-yard sack, and had 11 production points in the win over No. 19 Nebraska . . . posted two stops against Wyoming . . . had two tackles, including a 6-yard sack, at No. 3 Oregon . . . started his first career game at nose tackle in the season opener vs. Jacksonville State . . . 2013 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in seven games to earn his second letter . . . missed the first half of the season with a back injury . . . returned back to the defensive side of the ball after spending the 2012 season at fullback . . . recorded a solo tackle against No. 5 Stanford in the 100th Rose Bowl Game . . . 2012 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in all 13 games, including three starts at fullback (vs. Indiana, Nebraska and Minnesota), to earn his first letter . . . made the move from linebacker to defensive end in preseason camp . . . moved over to offense as a fullback in Week 2 against Central Michigan . . . also saw time at defensive tackle during bowl practices and played in the 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl vs. TCU along the defensive front . . . had seven receptions for 78 yards (11.1 avg.) . . . also had three tackles on special teams . . . hauled in a 17-yard catch vs. No. 21 Nebraska . . . caught two passes for 26 yards at Wisconsin . . . caught two passes for 18 yards in his first career start at Indiana . . . had a 10-yard reception vs. No. 20 Notre Dame . . . made his first appearance at fullback in the win at Central Michigan; caught a pass for 7 yards against the Chippewas . . . 2011 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Defensive Co-Player of the Week vs. Iowa . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL
DATA: Rivals.com, SuperPrep, PrepStar and MaxPreps All-American . . . participated in the 2011 Under Armour All-America Game in St. Petersburg, Florida . . . ranked among the nation’s top prospects by PrepStar (No. 15), MaxPreps (No. 21), Sporting News (No. 26), 247Sports.com (No. 28), SuperPrep (No. 30), Rivals.com (No. 55) and ESPNU 150 (No. 150) . . . selected SuperPrep’s Midwest Defensive Player of the Year and rated the region’s No. 2 prospect overall . . . listed among the country’s top linebackers by SuperPrep (No. 3) and CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 8) . . . ranked among the nation’s top inside linebackers by MaxPreps (No. 1), Rivals.com (No. 5) and Scouts, Inc. (No. 8) . . . named high school finalist for the 2010 Butkus Award . . . rated among the country’s top defensive ends by 247Sports. com (No. 3 weakside) and Scout.com (No. 7) . . . ranked the state’s No. 1 senior by The Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Lansing State Journal, Rivals. com and 247Sports.com . . . three-year starter for Coach Antonio Watts at Renaissance High School in Detroit, Michigan . . . recorded 85 tackles as a senior, with 28 resulting in losses including nine sacks, and forced four fumbles . . . also saw action at tight end, wide receiver and running back in addition to handling the team’s punting chores . . . posted 97 tackles as a junior, with 26 for losses including eight sacks, and three interceptions . . . produced a career-best 19 tackles, including seven for losses, and an interception vs. Detroit Cody . . . hit a career-long 76-yard punt vs. Mumford in 2009 . . . high school teammate of former Spartan linebackers Mylan Hicks and Chris Norman . . . son of Kia Thomas and Willis Lawrence . . . born April 16, 1993 . . . nicknamed “L.T.” . . . sociology major. THOMAS’ CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 5, twice (last vs. Penn State, 11/29/14) Tackles for loss: 1, four times (last vs. Baylor, 1/1/15) Sacks: 1, three times (last vs. Baylor, 1/1/15) THOMAS’ STATISTICS (DEFENSE) G/GS UT AT TM 2012 13/0 3 0 3 2013 7/0 1 0 1 2014 13/13 9 21 30 Career 33/13 13 21 34
TFL 0-0 0-0 4.5-19 4.5-19
THOMAS’ GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2014 DEFENSE UT AT TM TFL Jacksonville State 0 0 0 0-0 Oregon 1 1 2 1-6 Eastern Michigan 0 1 1 0-0 Wyoming 0 2 2 0-0 Nebraska 2 1 3 1-4 Purdue 1 0 1 0-0 Indiana 2 3 5 0-0 Michigan 0 3 3 0-0 Ohio State 0 2 2 0-0 Maryland 1 3 4 0.5-2 Rutgers 0 1 1 0-0 Penn State 1 4 5 1-1 Baylor 1 0 1 1-6 Totals 9 21 30 4.5-19
SACKS 0-0 0-0 3-16 3-16
SACKS 0-0 1-6 0-0 0-0 1-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-6 3-16
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INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
PBU 0 0 1 1
PBU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
FR 0 0 1-0 1-0
FR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1-0 0 0 0 0 0 1-0
FF 0 0 0 0
FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Fifth-year senior enters preseason camp as the back-up split end, behind Aaron Burbridge . . . has battled numerous knee injuries throughout his career but was fully healthy during the 2014 season to earn his first letter . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Recorded seven catches for 113 yards (16.1 avg.) in 10 games . . . had a 13-yard reception vs. Michigan . . . caught two passes for 43 yards, including a 33-yard TD catch, vs. Eastern Michigan . . . had a 19-yard catch at No. 3 Oregon . . . in his collegiate debut, had three receptions for 38 yards, including a 17-yard touchdown catch, against Jacksonville State . . . 2013 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Had a breakout spring but was sidelined for the entire 2013 season after suffering a knee injury in the summer . . . caught a 46-yard touchdown pass from Andrew Maxwell with 4:32 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Green-White spring game that proved to be the game-winning score . . . had three catches for 97 yards in the first spring scrimmage April 5, including a 76-yard touchdown and a 13-yard touchdown . . . 2012 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Did not see game action . . . 2011 SEASON: Redshirted . . . sidelined for almost the entire spring in 2011 with a knee injury . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played for Coach Brad Anderson at Wayzata High School in Plymouth, Minnesota . . . earned all-conference honors as a senior . . . had 25 receptions for 550 yards (22.0 avg.) and five touchdowns in 2009 . . . scored the only TD of his junior year on a 98-yard bomb vs. St. Cloud Tech . . . sat out his senior track
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WR | 6-2 | 218 | SR.-5 | 1L MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. WAYZATA
SPARTAN HISTORY
Fourth-year player moved back to his original position at running back during spring practice after spending the 2014 season at cornerback . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Transitioned to cornerback following two seasons at running back . . . recorded an interception in his only appearance of the season against Jacksonville State . . . 2013 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Rushed for 16 yards on six carries against Youngstown State in his collegiate debut . . . 2012 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top all-purpose backs by Rivals.com (No. 11) . . . rated among the country’s top running backs by 247Sports.com (No. 54), Scout. com (No. 70) and ESPN.com (No. 73) . . . named to SuperPrep’s All-Dixie Team . . . listed among Georgia’s top seniors by Rivals.com (No. 43) and SuperPrep (No. 45) . .
Fifth-year senior adds depth at linebacker . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Did not see game action . . . 2013 SEASON: Sat out the entire 2013 season after transferring from New Mexico Military Institute . . . 2012 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Collected six tackles in four games while playing for the New Mexico Military Institute in the Western States Football League . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played one season (2011) at St. Andrew’s College in Aurora, Ontario . . . helped lead the Saints to the CISAA (Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association) Championship in 2011 and a trip to the Metro Bowl finals . . . also played at Upper Canada College in Toronto . . . won an OVFL (Ontario Varsity Football League) summer league championship with the Toronto Thunder in 2011 . . . son of Michael and Gina Topolinski . . . his brother Tyler was a defensive end for the Spartans in 2013-14 . . . born July 26, 1992 . . . communication major.
SPARTAN RECORDS
CB | 5-9 | 178 | JR. | SQ SNELLVILLE, GA. BROOKWOOD
LB | 6-0 | 198 | SR.-5 | SQ RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO NEW MEXICO MILITARY INSTITUTE
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Enrolled at Michigan State on Jan. 12, 2015, for the beginning of the spring semester and participated in spring practice . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: . . . two-year team captain for Coach Dale Harvel at Martin Luther King High School in Detroit . . . tied for the team lead with six tackles for the victorious East team in the 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in Carson, California . . . ranked the state’s top linebacker in the class of 2015 by 247Sports.com, Detroit Free Press, ESPN.com, Scout.com and Rivals.com . . . listed as one of the nation’s top players by Scout.com (No. 186) . . . ranks among the top 100 players in the Midwest (No. 79) by ESPN.com . . . ranks among the nation’s top prospects at outside linebacker by Scout.com (No. 14), 247Sports (No. 33), Rivals. com (No. 33) and ESPN.com (No. 63) . . . ranks among Michigan’s top seniors by Detroit Free Press (No. 2), Lansing State Journal (No. 3), 247Sports (No. 6), Scout.com (No. 6), Rivals.com (No. 9), The Detroit News (No. 9) and ESPN.com (No. 10) . . . named to Detroit Free Press and MLive Dream Teams . . . was a Michigan Associated Press Division 1-2 All-State selection . . . also chosen to The Detroit News All-Metro Detroit Team and Detroit Free Press All-Detroit Team . . . helped lead Martin Luther King High School to an 8-2 record in 2014 and a berth in the state playoffs . . . the Crusaders also advanced to the Detroit Public School League title game at Ford Field for the second consecutive year . . . played tailback, fullback, tight end and linebacker for King High School . . . collected 72 tackles, including 12.5 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks, and two interceptions in 2014 . . . also rushed for 466 yards and eight touchdowns . . . was named the Detroit Public School League Proud Strong Learner of the Week after rushing for 205 yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns (75 yards, 25 yards) in addition to 12 tackles and an interception return for a touchdown against Detroit Northwestern on Sept. 12 . . . helped lead King to a 10-2 record and the Division 2 state semifinals as a junior in 2013 . . . the Crusaders also reached the Detroit PSL Championship Game in 2013 . . . earned 2013 special mention all-state honors for Division 1-2 by The Associated Press . . . also lettered in baseball and led his team to a city championship runner-up finish in 2014 while playing right field and first base . . . transferred to King High School after playing at Lee’s Summit (Missouri) as a sophomore . . . graduated from King High School in January 2015 with a 4.3 grade-point average . . . was an intern writer for the Detroit Free Press . . . participated as a summer math teacher/mentor for the Wayne State University Math Corps Summer Camp & High School Bridge Program . . . son of Clarence Thompson and Monica Ellerbee . . . his father Clarence also played high school football at King High School . . . Clarence was a three-year letterwinner (1993-95) at Michigan and earned first-team All-Big Ten honors as a safety in 1995; he was selected in the seventh round of the 1997 National Football League Draft (No. 217 overall) by the Indianapolis Colts . . . born Dec. 23, 1996 . . . plans to major in journalism.
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. carried seven times for 92 yards, including a 76-yard touchdown run, in the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association North-South All-Star Football Classic . . . rushed 18 times for 81 yards, including a 13-yard TD run, in the Rivalries of Gwinnett All-Star Game . . . three-year starter for Coach Mark Crews at Brookwood High School in Snellville, Georgia. . . . honorable mention all-state choice in 2011 by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Georgia Sports Writers Association . . . selected Gwinnett County Running Back of the Year after rushing for 1,225 yards (6.1 yards per carry) and 11 TDs as a senior . . . rushed five times for 133 yards and three scores vs. Berkmar . . . returned a kickoff 75 yards for the game-winning TD with 15 seconds left vs. Parkview . . . carried 18 times for a seasonhigh 196 yards and two TDs vs. Shiloh . . . gained 192 yards on 19 attempts and scored twice vs. Central Gwinnett . . . named Snellville Patch Player of the Week after rushing 27 times for 118 yards vs. Collins Hill, including a 79-yard TD gallop . . . earned first-team all-state honors as a junior from GSWA and AJC . . . also named first-team all-county in 2010 . . . rushed 226 times for 1,845 yards (8.2 avg.) and 22 TDs as a junior while helping the 14-1 Broncos win the Class AAAAA state championship . . . high school teammate of former Spartan wide receiver Andre Sims Jr. . . . son of Reggie and Keisha Tompkins . . . father Reggie played wide receiver at Wisconsin . . . born Dec. 19, 1993 . . . majoring in communciation.
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season after suffering a torn ACL in the 2009 football playoffs . . . finished sixth in the 100 at the 2009 Class AA outdoor championships . . . also qualified for the state meet in the 200 . . . son of Stephanie Troup . . . born May 17, 1992 . . . earned his bachelor’s degree in advertising in May 2015 . . . currently pursuing a second degree in theatre. TROUP’S CAREER HIGHS Catches: 3, vs. Jacksonville State (8/29/14) Receiving Yards: 43, vs. Eastern Michigan (9/20/14) TD Catches: 1, twice TROUP’S STATISTICS RECEIVING G/GS REC. 2014 10/0 7
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QB | 6-1 | 192 | SR.-5 | SQ FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. HARRISON Fifth-year senior walk-on provides depth at quarterback . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Made his collegiate debut against Eastern Michigan in his only appearance of the season . . . 2013 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Did not see game action . . . 2012 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Did not see game action . . . 2011 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Represented the East in the 2011 Michigan High School Football Coaches Association All-Star Game in Mount Pleasant . . . played for Coach John Herrington at Harrison High School in Farmington Hills, Michigan . . . named to the Detroit Free Press Division 2 All-State Team as a senior . . . led the Hawks to a perfect 14-0 record in 2010 en route to the Division 2 state championship . . . completed 156-of-276 passes (.565) for 2,803 yards and 31 touchdowns as a senior . . . recorded five 200-yard passing games in 2010 . . . hit 19-of-32 throws for 310 yards and three scores vs. Lowell in the state title game, as Harrison rallied from a 21-10 third-quarter deficit for a 38-28 victory . . . his 310 passing yards vs. Lowell rank as the second most in state finals history . . . completed 17-of-29 passes for a career-best 344 yards and two TDs vs. Warren De La Salle in the regional final . . . threw a school-record five TD passes - all in the first half - vs. Rochester Adams (13-of-20 passing for 298 yards) . . . ran for another score to account for six total TDs vs Rochester Adams . . . son of Mark and Julie Vento; stepson of Kelly Vento . . . born Dec. 12, 1992 . . . majoring in finance.
20 Jalen WATTS-JACKSON S | 5-11 | 192 | FR. | RS DEARBORN, MICH. ORCHARD LAKE ST. MARY’S
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Four-year starter for Coach Joe Schwander at Belding (Michigan) Area High School . . . named Division 4 first-team all-state by the Detroit Free Press as a senior . . . honorable mention all-state selection by The Associated Press and The Detroit News as a junior . . . named to the 2013 MLive/Grand Rapids Press Dream Team . . . three-time first-team all-conference and all-area selection . . . anchored an offensive line that helped the Redskins average more than 350 rushing yards and 32 points per game in 2013 en route to a 7-4 record . . . team rushed for nearly 400 yards vs. Greenville and Coopersville . . . also lettered in basketball, baseball and track and field . . . averaged a double-double as a senior (13 points and 11 rebounds per game) . . . son of Joel and Heidi Wilker . . . born May 8, 1996 . . . no-preference major.
48 Kenny WILLEKES LB | 6-3 | 223 | FR. | HS ROCKFORD, MICH. NORTHPOINTE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Finished his high school career with 423 tackles . . . also had nine fumble recoveries, including two for touchdowns . . . three-time first-team all-conference selection . . . named to the 2014 Michigan Associated Press Division 5-6 all-state first team as a linebacker . . . also named to the Grand Rapids Press Dream Team . . . honorable mention all-state pick in Division 6 by the Detroit Free Press as a running back . . . also an honorable mention all-state choice in Division 5-6 by The Detroit News as a linebacker . . . team MVP helped lead the Mustangs to an 11-2 record in 2014 and their deepest run in program history with a trip to the Division 6 semifinals . . . finished his senior season with 162 tackles, including 6.5 sacks . . . in his first season as a running back in 2014, collected more than 1,400 rushing yards with 14 TDs . . . ran for 185 yards and two touchdowns on just 14 carries and also compiled 18 tackles in a win over Wyoming Kelloggsville on Oct. 24 in the regular-season finale . . . finished with a game-high 113 rushing yards on 18 carries in a 27-0 win over Calvin Christian on Sept. 12 . . . named to the 2013 Michigan AP Division 5-6 all-state team as a junior (honorable mention) . . . helped lead Grand Rapids Catholic Central to the Division 1 rugby championship in 2014; scored the game-winning try and was named the championship game’s most valuable player . . . son of Charles and Jane Willekes . . . born July 22, 1997 . . . criminal justice major.
Second-year player provides depth at safety . . . 2014 SEASON: Redshirted . . . selected Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Indiana . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played defensive back in the inaugural Border Classic as Team Michigan defeated Team Ohio, 27-14, on June 14 in Findlay, Ohio . . . ranked among the top cornerbacks in the nation by ESPN.com (No. 33), Scout.com (No. 70) and 247Sports (No. 81) . . . listed as one of the top seniors in the state by The Detroit News (No. 10), Detroit Free Press (No. 10), ESPN.com (No. 14), Lansing State Journal (No. 14), Rivals.com (No. 15), 247Sports (No. 18) and National Underclassmen (No. 18) . . . named one of the top prospects in the Midwest by ESPN.com (No. 91) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team . . . three-year starter for Coach George Porritt at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep High School . . . earned first-team all-state honors from the Detroit Free Press (Division 3), The Detroit News (Division 3-4) and The Associated Press (Division 3-4) . . . first-team All-Catholic League selection . . . recorded 39 solo tackles and had six interceptions, including two returns for touchdowns . . . as a wide receiver, had 27 receptions for 369 yards and three touchdowns . . . also returned punts, averaging 16.9 yards on 17 returns, including three scores . . . also played basketball . . . son of Rick and Terra Watts . . . born Dec. 13, 1995 . . . economics major.
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AVG. 6.3 5.9 6.0
TD 1 5 6
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TD 0 0 0
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YPG 1.4 2.5 2.0
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YDS. 13 32 45
TD 0 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
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ATT 5 0 10 9 0 4 5 3 4 6 6 2 0 54
11 37 8 42 4 6 4 6 3
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WILLIAMS’ GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2013 RUSHING ATT YDS TD Western Michigan -DNPSouth Florida -DNPYoungstown State -DNPNotre Dame -DNPIowa 9 32 0 Indiana 12 92 0 Purdue 3 8 0 Illinois 5 78 1 Michigan 2 5 0 Nebraska 3 8 0 Northwestern 2 6 0 Minnesota 1 6 0 Ohio State 1 3 0 Stanford -DNPTotals 38 238 1
YPG 26.4 24.3 25.2
COACHING STAFF
Two-year letterwinner has rushed for 554 yards on 92 carries (6.0 avg.) with six touchdowns in 22 career games . . . also has five catches for 45 yards (9.0 avg.) . . . 2014 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Ranked third on the team with 316 rushing yards on 54 attempts (5.9 avg.) . . . had a career-best five rushing touchdowns, which also ranked third most on the team . . . had four rushes of 20-plus yards . . . also caught three passes for 32 yards (10.7 avg.) . . . recorded 34 rushing yards on six attempts (5.7 avg.) at Maryland . . . had three carries for 20 yards in the victory over Michigan . . . rushed five times for 55 yards (11.0 avg.), including a 22-yard touchdown run, at Indiana . . . averaged 11.0 yards per carry at Purdue (four carries for 44 yards), including a 30-yard gain . . . rushed nine times for 34 yards, including a 4-yard TD run, against Wyoming . . . recorded his first 100-yard rushing game with 103 yards on 10 carries and three TDs, including an 80-yard TD run, vs. Eastern Michigan, and was named Spartan Offensive Player of the Week . . . 2013 SEASON (FRESHMAN): True freshman appeared in nine games to earn his first letter . . . made his collegiate debut at Iowa . . . ranked third on the team in rushing with 238 yards on 38 carries (26.4 ypg.) . . . averaged 6.3 yards per rush . . . also had two receptions for 13 yards (6.5 avg.) . . . rushed for 78 yards on just five carries (15.6 avg.), including a 42-yard touchdown run, the first of his career, in road win at Illinois . . . collected a season-high 92 rushing yards on 12 carries (7.7 avg.), including a long of 37 yards, against Indiana . . . rushed for 32 yards on nine carries, all in the second half, against the Hawkeyes . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated among the nation’s top prospects by 247Sports.com (No. 220) . . . ranked among the country’s top athletes by 247Sports.com (No. 10), Rivals.com (No. 40) and ESPN.com (No. 45) . . . listed among the nation’s top outside linebackers by Scout.com (No. 47) . . . rated among the East’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 49) . . . named to PrepStar’s All-East Team . . . ranked among Pennsylvania’s top seniors by ESPN.com (No. 11), 247Sports.com (No. 11) and Rivals.com (No. 14) . . . played defensive back in Pennsylvania’s 58-27 win over Maryland on June 15 in the 2013 Big 33 Football Classic . . . three-year starter for Coach Mike Mischler at Cathedral Prep School in Erie, Pennsylvania . . . . first-team all-state selection as a senior by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers and Pennsylvania Football News . . . named 2012 PFN Class AAA Defensive Player of the Year . . . accounted for nearly 2,000 all-purpose yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior while helping the Ramblers to a perfect 15-0 season, including the Class AAA championship and a No. 17 national ranking . . . rushed 88 times for 697 yards (7.9 avg.) and 13 TDs in 2012 . . . had a school-record 59 receptions for 838 yards (14.2 avg.) and 11 scores as a senior . . . recorded 66 tackles, with five for losses including one sack, four interceptions (136 yards) and 16 pass breakups in 2012 . . . scored TDs five different ways as a senior, including three punt returns, two interception returns and one fumble return . . . accounted for 117 all-purpose yards and produced eight tackles in a 24-14 win over Archbishop Wood in 2012 Class AAA Championship Game . . . caught seven passes for 118 yards and two scores and added a rushing TD vs. West Allegheny . . . scored TDs three different ways (2-yard run, 56-yard punt return and 22-yard fumble return) and recorded a season-high 12 tackles vs. General McLane in District 10 Class AAA final. . . his three carries all resulted in TDs vs. Warren in D-10 Class AAA semifinals . . . carried 10 times for a career-best 205 yards and three TDs in the regular-season meeting vs. General McLane . . . produced 281 all-purpose yards and three TDs on 24 touches (11.7 avg.) vs. McDowell (rushed 12 times for 139 yards and one score; career-best 11 catches for 139 yards and 2 TDs) . . . returned an interception 99 yards for a TD vs. St. Francis (New York) . . . had eight receptions for 114 yards and returned a punt 55 yards for a score vs. Lake Catholic (Ohio) . . . carried 46 times for 314 yards (6.8 avg.) and seven TDs as a junior . . . had 19 catches for 393 yards (20.7 avg.) and three scores in 2011 . . . totaled 32 tackles (16 solos, 16 assists) as a junior . . . had six receptions for a career-best 177 yards vs. Bradford, including a 90-yard TD grab . . . rushed seven times for 105 yards and three TDs and scored on a 79-yard kickoff return vs. Strong Vincent . . . posted a career-best 91 tackles (49 solos, 42 assists) and two interceptions (78 yards) as a sophomore . . . also credited with five passes defended, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 2010 . . . caught 10 passes for 208 yards (20.8 avg.) as a sophomore . . . reached double-figure tackles in three games, including a career-best 13 stops vs. Grove City . . . his 92 career receptions set a school record . . . scored 47 career TDs . . . high school teammate Damion Terry is a current quarterback on the Spartan roster . . . son of Delton Williams Sr. and Jennifer Evans . . . born Dec. 7, 1993 . . . majoring in advertising.
YDS. 238 316 554
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RB | 6-1 | 228 | JR. | 2L ERIE, PA. CATHEDRAL PREP
WILLIAMS’ STATISTICS RUSHING G/GS ATT 2013 9/0 38 2014 13/0 54 Career 22/1 92
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WILLIAMS’ CAREER HIGHS Carries: 12, vs. Indiana (10/12/13) Rushing Yards: 103, vs. Eastern Michigan (9/20/14) Rushing Touchdowns: 3, vs. Eastern Michigan (9/20/14)
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CB | 6-0 | 180 | SO. | SQ PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA. TREASURE COAST Third-year player provides depth at cornerback . . . 2014 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Did not see game action . . . 2013 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked No. 21 on The Palm Beach Post’s Big Board . . . three-year starter for Coach Irvin Jones at Treasure Coast High School in Port St. Lucie, Florida . . . honorable mention all-area selection as a senior . . . recorded 20 tackles (12 solos, 8 assists) and accounted for six total touchdowns in 2012 . . . rushed 46 times for 211 yards (4.6 avg.) and three TDs as a senior . . . had 10 receptions for 169 yards (16.9 avg.) and two scores in 2012 . . . produced six tackles and scored on a 51-yard bomb - his only reception of the game - vs. West Centennial . . . registered a season-high nine tackles (8 solos, 1 assist) vs. Mainland . . . his top all-around performance came in the 2012 season opener vs. Village Academy, as he had 16 touches for 194 yards (12.1 avg.) and three TDs to go along with five tackles and a fumble recovery . . . . ran 12 times for 121 yards (10.1 avg.) and two TDs and had four catches for 73 yards (18.3 avg.) and another score vs. Village Academy . . . named to Orlando Sentinel’s MidEast Florida Super60 (preseason No. 5) . . . produced 36 tackles and returned two kicks for TDs as a junior in 2011 . . . gained 234 yards on 52 carries and scored one rushing TD as a sophomore in 2010 . . . also participated in track and field . . . won 4A District 8 championships in both the 100 and 200 in 2012 . . . posted personal bests of 10.88 in the 100, 21.76 in the 200 and 17-10 1/2 in the long jump . . . son of Michelle Colebrook and Luke Lewis . . . born Oct. 12, 1994 . . . sociology major.
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RB | 5-9 | 186 | SR.-5 | SQ BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. BALLSTON SPA Fifth-year senior walk-on adds depth at running back . . . attended Michigan State for three years, beginning in the fall of 2011, before joining the football program in 2014 . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Rushed four times for 5 yards in his collegiate debut against Eastern Michigan . . . joined the team during spring practice . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Two-year letterwinner played three positions (running back, wide receiver, cornerback) at Ballston Spa High School. . . also ran indoor and outdoor track . . . ran in the 2011 New York (NYSPHSAA) Indoor Track State Championships in the 600 meters . . . son of Michael and Jackie Williams . . . born April 8, 1993 . . . received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in May 2015 and is currently pursuing a second degree in psychology.
Raequan 99 WILLIAMS DL | 6-4 | 290 | FR. | HS CHICAGO, ILL. DEPAUL COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s Top 300 prospects by Scout.com (No. 159) and 247Sports.com (No. 246) . . . rated among the country’s top defensive tackles by Scout.com (No. 17), 247Sports.com (No. 18) and ESPN.com (No. 38) . . . listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 39) . . . ranked among the state’s top seniors by 247Sports.com (No. 2), Scout.com (No. 3) and ESPN.com (No. 11) . . . three-year starter and three-time All-Catholic League Red Division selection for Coach Bill Jeske at DePaul College Prep (formerly Gordon Tech) in Chicago, Illinois . . . saw action at defensive tackle, defensive end and right tackle as a senior while helping the Rams to their first winning season since 2005 and a trip to the Prep Bowl playoffs . . . earned first-team all-state honors from the Chicago Tribune and The News-Gazette as a senior . . . named to the Chicago Sun-Times and ChicagoFootball.com’s all-area teams . . . presented the Tony Lawless Award as the Catholic League Red Division Player of the Year in 2014 . . . recorded 74 tackles (53 solos, 21 assists) as a senior, with 22 resulting in losses including eight sacks . . . also credited with nine pass break-ups and three forced fumbles in 2014 . . . also played basketball . . . appointed captain of the Rams’ basketball team as a sophomore . . . son of LaTasha Williams . . . his guardian is MacKenzie Hyde . . . born Feb. 14, 1997 . . . no-preference major.
26 RJ WILLIAMSON S | 6-0 | 216 | SR.-5 | 3L DAYTON, OHIO DUNBAR Fifth-year senior and three-year letterwinner enters his second season as the starting strong safety . . . has 130 tackles and 17 passes defended (six interceptions, 11 pass break-ups) in 38 career games, including 12 starts . . . 2014 SEASON (JUNIOR): Saw action in all 13 games, including 10 starts at strong safety . . . ranked third on the team with a career-high 59 tackles (34 solos, 25 assists) . . . ranked tied for second on the team with three interceptions (60 yards), including two interception returns for touchdowns (29 yards vs. Michigan; 22 yards vs. Maryland) . . . ranked third on the team with a career-best five pass break-ups . . . ranked seventh on the team with 109 production points during the regular season . . . named to BTN.com All-Big Ten Postseason Team . . . led MSU with 10 tackles in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic victory over No. 4 Baylor; ran back Marcus Rush’s blocked field goal in the fourth quarter 36 yards to set up MSU’s game-winning touchdown drive in the 20-point comeback win . . . defensive recipient of MSU’s Outstanding Underclass Award . . . returned an interception 22 yards for a touchdown at Maryland in the third quarter to give MSU a 23-7 lead in the eventual 37-15 victory . . . recorded a career-high 11 tackles vs. No. 14 Ohio State . . . returned an interception 29 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter and had four tackles in the win over Michigan . . . collected 15 production points and had six tackles at Indiana . . . had five tackles and a pass break-up against Wyoming . . . named the fourth game captain vs. Eastern Michigan while leading the team with 17 production points; returned an interception 9 yards and also had a tackle againt the Eagles . . . collected nine stops (six solo, three assists) at No. 3 Oregon . . . recorded four tackles and a pass break-up in the season-opening win over Jacksonville State . . . 2013 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Ranked eighth on the team with 44 tackles, including three for losses (6 yards) . . . also had three passes defended (one interception, two pass break-ups) . . . ranked eighth on the team with 80 production points . . . started two games (Youngstown State, Notre Dame) . . . recorded four tackles against fifth-ranked Stanford in the 100th Rose Bowl Game . . . played a majority of the game at Northwestern following Isaiah Lewis’ ejection for targeting in the first quarter, producing seven tackles and a pass break-up . . . collected three tackles, including a 1-yard loss, at Illinois . . . had three stops, including a 2-yard loss, vs. Purdue . . . registered his third career interception and posted two tackles vs. Indiana . . . tallied a career-high 10 tackles at No. 22 Notre Dame . . . col-
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WILLIAMSON’S STATISTICS G/GS UT AT 2012 11/0 19 8 2013 14/2 17 27 2014 13/10 34 25 Career 38/12 70 60
TFL 1-1 3-6 0.5-1 4.5-8
SACKS 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
INT 2-21 1-0 3-38 6-59
PBU 4 2 5 11
FR 1-0 0 0 1-0
FF 1 0 0 1
FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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INT 0-0 0-0 1-9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-29 0-0 1-22 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-60
PBU 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5
FR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
UT 3 6 0 3 1 2 4 1 4 0 0 1 9 34
AT 1 3 1 2 1 1 2 3 7 0 1 2 1 25
TM 4 9 1 5 2 3 6 4 11 0 1 3 10 59
TFL 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0.5-1 0-0 0-0 0.5-1
SACKS 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
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FR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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PBU 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2
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INT 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0
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WILLIAMSON’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2013 DEFENSE UT AT TM TFL SACKS Western Michigan 2 2 4 1-3 0-0 South Florida 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 Youngstown State 2 4 6 0-0 0-0 Notre Dame 1 9 10 0-0 0-0 Iowa 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 Indiana 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 Purdue 1 2 3 1-2 0-0 Illinois 1 2 3 1-1 0-0 Michigan 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 Nebraska 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 Northwestern 3 4 7 0-0 0-0 Minnesota 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 Ohio State 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 Stanford 4 0 4 0-0 0-0 Totals 17 27 44 3-6 0-0
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lected six tackles and a pass break-up in his first career start against Youngstown State . . . posted three stops, including a 3-yard loss, in the season opener vs. Western Michigan . . . 2012 SEASON (RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in 11 games to earn his first letter . . . collected 27 tackles and had six passes defended (two interceptions, four pass breakups) . . . was one of five Spartans with at least two interceptions. . . named to Big Ten All-Freshman Team by ESPN.com and BTN.com . . . tied for second on the team with five tackles on special teams, including four on punt coverage . . . recovered a fumbled punt at the TCU 4-yard line that led to a Spartan touchdown in the third quarter during the 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl victory over the Horned Frogs; also had one tackle and a pass break-up vs. TCU . . . recorded his second interception of the season and was credited with a 21-yard return at Minnesota . . . missed two games (Wisconsin, Nebraska) with an ankle injury . . . had three tackles at No. 23 Michigan . . . collected nine tackles and broke up a pass at Indiana . . . posted five tackles, including a 1-yard loss, and forced a fumble at Central Michigan . . . in his collegiate debut against No. 24 Boise State, made an acrobatic catch off a tipped pass in the end zone for his first career interception . . . 2011 SEASON: Redshirted . . . named Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week vs. Florida Atlantic . . . selected Scout Team Defensive Co-Player of the Week vs. Wisconsin . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked among the nation’s top cornerbacks by Scout.com (No. 31) . . . ranked among the country’s top athletes by Scouts, Inc. (No. 49) . . . listed among the nation’s top wide receivers by Rivals.com (No. 70) . . . ranked among the Midwest’s top prospects by SuperPrep (No. 56) . . . also named to PrepStar’s All- Midwest Team . . . rated among Ohio’s top seniors by Rivals.com (No. 32) . . . three-year starter for Coach James Lacking at Dunbar High School in Dayton, Ohio . . . second-team All-Ohio (Division III) selection as a defensive back in 2010 by The Associated Press . . . earned AP Southwest All-District first-team honors as a senior . . . recorded 49 tackles (19 solos, 30 assists), nine passes defended including three interceptions, and one forced fumble in 2010 . . . posted double-figure tackles in the first three games of his senior year, registering 10 stops each vs. Germantown Valley View, Trotwood-Madison and Columbus Whetstone . . . intercepted two passes vs. Findlay . . . two-way player added 12 catches for 271 yards (22.6 avg.) and two touchdowns . . . caught three passes for 101 yards and two scores vs. Columbus Whetstone . . . earned first-team all-city honors on both sides of the football as a junior . . . produced 60 tackles (37 solos, 23 assists) and 14 passes defended, including seven interceptions (189 yards), in 2009 . . . registered six tackles and a career-best three interceptions vs. Meadowdale, returning one pick for a score . . . made 10 stops plus forced and recovered a fumble vs. Thurgood Marshall . . . totaled a career-high 15 tackles and two interceptions vs. Cincinnati Taft . . . also accounted for 1,250 all-purpose yards and nine TDs as a junior . . . rushed 56 times for 540 yards (9.6 avg.) in 2009 . . . carried 15 times for a career-best 301 yards and three TDs vs. Greenville . . . had 16 receptions for 364 yards (22.8 avg.) and five scores as a junior . . . scored on an 80-yard TD recep-
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WILLIAMSON’S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 11, vs. Ohio State (11/8/14) Tackles for loss: 1.0, four times (last vs. Illinois, 10/26/13) Interceptions: 1, six times (last vs. Maryland, 11/15/14) Pass Break-ups: 1, eight times (last vs. Wyoming, 9/27/14)
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tion vs. Columbus Whetstone . . . caught six passes for 137 yards and two scores vs. Germantown Valley View . . . also participated in track and basketball for the Wolverines . . . won two relay medals (4x100 and 4x200) in the Ohio Division II outdoor championships as a junior . . . son of Roger Williamson Sr. and Domonica Cox . . . born Feb. 8, 1993 . . . expected to graduate in August 2015, with a bachelor’s degree in advertising.
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S | 5-11 | 202 | FR. | HS JACKSON, MICH. LUMEN CHRISTI HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rated among the nation’s top safeties by Scout.com (No. 50) . . . ranked among the country’s top athletes by 247Sports.com (No. 57) . . . listed among the state’s top seniors by The Detroit News (No. 4), 247Sports.com (No. 9), Lansing State Journal (No. 10), Detroit Free Press (No. 14), Scout.com (No. 14) and ESPN.com (No. 17) . . . three-year starter for Coach Herb Brogan at Lumen Christi High School in Jackson, Michigan . . . named finalist for the 2014 Michigan High School Player of the Year by The Ann Arbor News . . . selected Division 5-6 Player of the Year by The Associated Press . . . named to The Detroit News Dream Team . . . earned Jackson Citizen Patriot Player of the Year honors for the second-straight year . . . set Lumen Christi single-game, single-season and career rushing records as a senior . . . rushed 241 times for 2,800 yards (11.6 avg.) and 31 touchdowns in 2014 . . . recorded nine 200-yard rushing games as a senior . . . carried 51 times for a school-record 421 yards in a 27-26 loss in the regional final to eventual Division 6 state champion Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central . . . gained 270 yards on 26 attempts and scored three TDs in Division 6 district final vs. Hillsdale . . . AP Division 5-6 all-state selection after rushing for 1,262 yards and 22 TDs as a junior . . . amassed 4,432 career rushing yards . . . also lettered in basketball for the Titans . . . son of John and Mary Willis . . . born May 7, 1996 . . . political science/prelaw major.
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Third-year walk-on provides depth at flanker . . . 2014 SEASON: Did not see game action . . . 2013 SEASON: Redshirted . . . HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Three-year starter at linebacker . . . earned all-region honors as a senior in 2012 and all-district honors as a junior in 2011 . . . helped lead Lake Braddock Secondary to the 6A state championship game in 2010 . . . son of Christopher and Ruthann Wolfe . . . born Feb. 16, 1995 . . . criminal justice major . . . also participates in the Army ROTC program at Michigan State.
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Mark Dantonio enters his ninth season at Michigan State as one of the most accomplished head coaches in the school’s storied history, leading a program that has transformed itself into one of the nation’s perennial powers. Under Dantonio’s direction, the Spartans have posted four 11-win seasons in the last five years, a feat accomplished by just two other coaches in Big Ten history in any five-year span (Fielding Yost, Michigan; Jim Tressel, Ohio State). Since the beginning of the decade, Michigan State has won 53 games – most in the Big Ten Conference and seventh most among NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Schools. It’s also the winningest fiveyear stretch in school history. During that span, MSU has claimed two Big Ten Championships (2010, 2013), two Big Ten Division titles (2011, 2013) and recorded a school-record four consecutive bowl victories (2012 Outback against No. 18 Georgia, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings against TCU, 2014 Rose Bowl Game against No. 5 Stanford, 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic against No. 4 Baylor), which also ties a Big Ten record. In the past two seasons alone, the Spartans have collected a 24-3 record – tied for the third-most wins among FBS schools and the most ever in a two-year span at MSU – and are the only program in the nation to win a Bowl Championship Series game during the 2013 season (Rose Bowl Game over No. 5 Stanford) and a New Year’s Six Game last season (Cotton Bowl Classic over No. 4 Baylor). That success has propelled Michigan State to back-to-back top-five finishes in the
national polls (No. 3 in 2013, No. 5 in 2014), a first for the program since 1965-66. A Zanesville, Ohio, native with Midwest ties, Dantonio has 35 years of collegiate coaching experience, including 11 as a head coach and 13 in East Lansing (served as the Spartan secondary coach from 19952000). The 59-year-old Dantonio owns a 75-31 record (.708) at Michigan State since his arrival in 2007, and already ranks among MSU’s all-time leaders in career wins (second) and winning percentage (fourth). He is the only coach in MSU history to lead multiple teams to double-digit win seasons (11 in 2010 and 2011; schoolrecord 13 in 2013; 11 in 2014). Dantonio also ranks first in school history in bowl appearances (school-record eight in a row), bowl wins (four) and conference winning percentage (.703, 45-19 record, minimum 10 games). He won his 71st game at MSU on Oct. 25, 2014, against Michigan to become MSU’s second all-time winningest coach (record: Duffy Daugherty, 109). The Spartans extended their school record by playing in a bowl game for the eighth consecutive season in 2014 with a thrilling 42-41, 20-point comeback win over Baylor in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic. Dantonio has coached in 19 bowl games during his career, includ-
ing five in a traditional New Year’s Day game as head coach at MSU (2009 Capital One Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl, 2012 Outback Bowl, 2014 Rose Bowl, 2015 Cotton Bowl). Dantonio’s eight-game bowl streak at Michigan State is tied for the seventh longest by an active head coach at the same school and is the longest in the Big Ten. Dantonio is one of just four Spartan head coaches to coach in at least 100 games at MSU (Duffy Daugherty: 183; George Perles: 139; Charlie Bachman: 114; Dantonio: 106). In addition, he is one of just six active coaches in the NCAA FBS to own at least a .700 winning percentage in at least 100 games at the same school (Les Miles, LSU; Gary Patterson, TCU; Nick Saban, Alabama; Bob Stoops, Oklahoma; Mark Richt, Georgia). Dantonio is the third-longest tenured coach in the Big Ten and 16th-longest in the FBS. A two-time Big Ten Coach of the Year (2010, 2013), Dantonio has led Michigan State to Top 25 finishes five times in his tenure (2008: No. 24 both polls; 2010: No. 14 both polls; 2011: No. 10 USA TODAY/No. 11 AP; 2013: No. 3 both polls; 2014 No. 5 in both polls). The Spartans have posted five consecutive winning seasons, a first for the program since recording six in a row from 1985-90. In addition, Michigan State has recorded 42 Big Ten regular-season victories since 2008, the most of any team in the conference. Since 2007, Dantonio has helped produce nine firstteam All-America selections (2008: RB Javon Ringer; 2009-10: LB Greg Jones; 2011: DT Jerel Worthy; 2012: RB Le’Veon Bell; 2013: CB Darqueze Dennard and P Mike Sadler; 2014: C Jack Allen and S Kurtis Drummond) and 21 NFL Draft picks, including six in
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PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College - Graduate assistant at Ohio U. (1980); graduate assistant at Purdue (1981); defensive coordinator at Butler (Kan.) Junior College (1982); graduate assistant at Ohio State (1983-84); defensive secondary coach at Akron (1985); defensive secondary coach and defensive coordinator at Youngstown State (1986-90); defensive secondary coach at Kansas (1991-94); defensive secondary coach (1995-2000) and associate head coach (2000) at Michigan State; defensive coordinator at Ohio State (2001-03); head coach at Cincinnati (2004-06).
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in education from South Carolina in 1979; master’s degree in education from Ohio U. in 1980. PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College - Three-year letterman as a defensive back at South Carolina (1976-78).
Dantonio’s Career Record - Head Coach Pct. .583 .364 .583 .538 .692 .462 .846 .786 .538 .929 .846 .660
Conference W L 5 3 2 5 4 3 3 5 6 2 4 4 7 1 7 1 3 5 8 0 7 1 56 30
Pct. .625 .286 .571 .375 .750 .500 .875 .875 .375 1.000 .875 .651
Finish T-2nd (C-USA) T-6th (Big East) T-7th (Big East) T-7th (Big Ten) 3rd (Big Ten) T-6th (Big Ten) T-1st (Big Ten) 1st (Big Ten Legends) 4th (Big Ten Legends) 1st (Big Ten Legends) 2nd (Big Ten East)
Postseason/Bowl Fort Worth Bowl International Bowl* Champs Sports Bowl Capital One Bowl Alamo Bowl Capital One Bowl Outback Bowl Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl Rose Bowl Cotton Bowl 10 Bowl Games*
BOWL APPEARANCES Rk. Coach (Years) ...............................................Bowls 1. Mark Dantonio (2007-) ......................................... 8 2. George Perles (1983-94) ....................................... 7 BOWL WINS Rk. Coach (Years) ....................................... Bowl Wins 1. Mark Dantonio (2007-) ......................................... 4 2. George Perles (1983-94) ....................................... 3
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FOUR 11-WIN SEASONS IN FIVE-YEAR SPAN Coach (School) ...........................................................Years Fielding Yost, Michigan ............................................. 1901-05 Jim Tressel, Ohio State ...........................................2006-10* Mark Dantonio (Michigan State) ............................ 2010-14 AT LEAST FOUR 11-WIN SEASONS Coach (School) ...........................................................Years Fielding Yost, Michigan ................................... 1901-03, 1905 Jim Tressel, Ohio State ............ 2002-03, 2006-07, 2009-10* Joe Paterno, Penn State ...........1994, 1996, 2005, 2008-09^ Mark Dantonio (Michigan State) ............. 2010-11, 2013-14 * wins vacated in 2010; ^ as Big Ten member (15 overall)
MARK DANTONIO: HONOR ROLL 2014 • 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic Champions • National ranking: No. 5 (AP/Coaches)
2013 • 2014 Rose Bowl Game Champions • Big Ten Champions • National ranking: No. 3 (AP/Coaches) • Big Ten Legends Division Champions • Dave McClain Big Ten Coach of the Year (media) • Hayes-Schembechler Big Ten Coach of the Year (coaches) • FWAA Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award finalist • Paul “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Year finalist • Bobby Bowden National Coach of the Year Award finalist • Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award finalist • Maxwell Football Club Coach of the Year semifinalist • Sporting News Big Ten Coach of the Year • CollegeFootballNews.com Big Ten Coach of the Year • Touchdown Club of Columbus Big Ten Coach of the Year 2012 • 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl Champions 2011 • 2012 Outback Bowl Champions • Big Ten Legends Division Champions • National ranking: No. 10 (Coaches), No. 11 (AP) 2010 • Big Ten Champions • National ranking: No. 14 (AP/Coaches) • CBSSports.com/Rivals.com/Scout.com National Coach of the Year • Paul “Bear” Bryant National Coach of the Year finalist • Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award finalist • FWAA Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award finalist • Dave McClain Big Ten Coach of the Year (media) • AFCA Region 3 Coach of the Year • Sporting News/Rivals.com Big Ten Coach of the Year
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Overall Year School W L 2004 Cincinnati 7 5 2005 Cincinnati 4 7 2006 Cincinnati 7 5 2007 Michigan State 7 6 2008 Michigan State 9 4 2009 Michigan State 6 7 2010 Michigan State 11 2 2011 Michigan State 11 3 2012 Michigan State 7 6 2013 Michigan State 13 1 2014 Michigan State 11 2 Totals 93 48 * Did not coach Cincinnati in bowl game
Coach (Years) [Min. 10 games] ............... Win Pct. Mark Dantonio (2007-) .................................... .703 Denny Stolz (1973-75) ...................................... .604 Nick Saban (1995-99) ....................................... .602
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POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach - 1987 NCAA I-AA playoffs, 1989 NCAA I-AA playoffs, 1990 NCAA I-AA playoffs, 1983 Fiesta Bowl, 1984 Rose Bowl, 1992 Aloha Bowl, 1995 Independence Bowl, 1996 Sun Bowl, 1997 Aloha Bowl, 2000 Florida Citrus Bowl, 2002 Outback Bowl, 2003 Fiesta Bowl, 2004 Fiesta Bowl, 2004 Fort Worth Bowl, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl, 2012 Outback Bowl, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, 2014 Rose Bowl, 2015 Cotton Bowl.
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COACHING RECORD: 93-48 (.660) in 11 seasons as a college head coach; 18-17 in three seasons at Cincinnati (200406); 75-31 (.708) in eight seasons at Michigan State (2007-); 45-19 (.703) in Big Ten games.
BIG TEN GAMES Rk. Coach (Years) .................................................Wins 1. Duffy Daugherty (1954-72) .................................. 72 2. George Perles (1983-94) ..................................... 53 3. Mark Dantonio (2007-) ....................................... 45
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PERSONAL DATA: Born Mark Dantonio in El Paso, Texas, on March 9, 1956. Family: wife Becky and two daughters, Kristen and Lauren.
Coach (Years) ........................................... Win Pct. John Macklin (1911-15) .................................... .853 Clarence “Biggie” Munn (1947-53) ................... .846 Jim Crowley (1929-32)...................................... .712 Mark Dantonio (2007-) .................................... .708 Chester Brewer (1903-10, ‘17, ‘19)................... .699
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MSU has also ranked among the NCAA FBS Top 25 the past four seasons in scoring defense (No. 10 in 2011, No. 10 in 2012, No. 2 in 2013, No. 22 in 2014) and pass efficiency defense (No. 18 in 2011, No. 4 in 2012, No. 1 in 2013, No. 21 in 2014).
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Stopping the run has been the main theme for MSU, and it led to ranking No. 1 in the NCAA FBS in rushing defense in 2014 (88.5 ypg.). MSU also led the FBS in rushing first downs allowed (67). Since the Big Ten began awarding stat champions in all games in 1985, Michigan State is only the second team in conference history to lead the league in rushing defense four years in a row (Michigan, 1990-93). MSU’s 88.5 rushing yards allowed in 2014 was the eighth-lowest total in school history. Alabama, MSU and Stanford are the only three schools in the FBS to rank in the Top 10 in rushing defense the past four seasons (MSU: No. 9 in 2011, No. 8 in 2012, No. 2 in 2013, No. 1 in 2014). In 106 games under Dantonio, MSU has held its opponents under 100 yards rushing 54 times (51 percent).
OVERALL Rk. Coach (Years) .................................................Wins 1. Duffy Daugherty (1954-72) ................................ 109 2. Mark Dantonio (2007-) ....................................... 75 3. Charles Bachman (1933-46)................................ 70 4. George Perles (1983-94) ..................................... 68 5. Chester Brewer (1903-10, ‘17, ‘19)...................... 58
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Under Dantonio, Spartan teams have produced some of the longest winning streaks in school history. MSU’s 13-game Big Ten winning streak from 2012-14 was
Known as one of the top defensive minds in the country, Dantonio and his staff have assembled one of the most consistently productive defenses in the FBS, year in and year out. The Spartans are the only team to rank in the NCAA FBS Top 10 in total defense the past four seasons (No. 6 in 2011, No. 4 in 2012, No. 2 in 2013, No. 8 in 2014).
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From his first day on the job, Dantonio has pledged to support student-athletes as they pursue excellence, both in the classroom and on the playing field. In his first eight seasons, a total of 142 players have earned their undergraduate degrees. In addition, 98 Spartans have earned Academic All-Big Ten honors, including seven Academic All-America selections (Blair White, 2009 second team; Sadler, 2014 first team, 2013 first team, 2012 second team, 2011 second team; Max Bullough, 2013 first team, 2012 second team). Michigan State has placed three student-athletes in the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Class (Kirk Cousins in 2011; Bullough in 2013; Sadler in 2014) in the past four years, equaling Duke for the most of any school in the NCAA FBS. Sadler became MSU’s first four-time Academic All-American and was a finalist for the 2014 William V. Campbell Trophy (nation’s top scholar-athlete).
its second-longest conference run, while the 11-game winning streak during the 2013-14 seasons was the fourth-longest overall in the history of the program. In addition, Michigan State has produced a 44-12 record (.786) in home games since 2007, including a 15-game winning streak (7-0 in 2010, 7-0 in 2011, won first game in 2012) and a 12-game winning streak (7-0 in 2013; won first five in 2014), which rank second and tied for third, respectively, in Spartan Stadium history.
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2012. Dennard was a 2013 unanimous All-America selection and also won the Jim Thorpe Award, which is given annually to the nation’s best defensive back. He was selected in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft (No. 24 overall) by the Cincinnati Bengals to become the first Spartan under Dantonio to be chosen in the first round. Cornerback Trae Waynes became the highest Spartan drafted under Dantonio in 2015 as he was selected in the first round by the Minnesota Vikings at No. 11 overall. Waynes became MSU’s 35th first-round selection, including its second straight cornerback, joining Dennard. Michigan State is just the sixth school to have cornerbacks selected in the first round of the NFL Draft in consecutive years, joining Alabama (2012-13), LSU (2011-12), Miami-Florida (2005-06), Ohio State (1999-2001) and Notre Dame (1993-94).
2008 • National ranking: No. 24 (AP/Coaches) • George Munger National Coach of the Year semifinalist
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dia. Michigan State has had two defensive backs on the All-Big Ten First Team each year the past four seasons (Johnny Adams and Trenton Robinson in 2011; Adams and Dennard in 2012; Dennard and Drummond in 2013). Since 2007, MSU head coach Mark Dantonio has helped produce 31 first-team All-Big Ten selections.
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Four Spartans were selected in the 2015 NFL Draft: Waynes (Minnesota, first round), running back Jeremy Langford (Chicago, fourth round), Lippett (Miami, fifth round), and wide receiver Keith Mumphery (Houston, fifth round).
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2013: 13-1, 8-0 Big Ten (2014 Rose Bowl Champions, Big Ten Champions, Final Ranking: No. 3) Michigan State had a record-setting season in 2013, winning a school-record 13 games, defeating No. 5 Stanford in the 100th Rose Bowl Game, beating No. 2 Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game for the school’s eighth Big Ten title, and finishing No. 3 in both national polls, the highest ranking for the Spartans since 1966. Michigan State (13-1) became just the third team in Big Ten history to win 13 games in a season.
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Dantonio earned 2013 Big Ten Coach of the Year honors from both the media and coaches, as the Spartans finished their conference schedule with a perfect 8-0 record for the first time in school history. He also was named a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year, Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year, Bobby Bowden Coach of the Year and Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Awards. In addition, he was named one of 16 semifinalists for the Maxwell Football Club Coach of the Year and was tabbed Big Ten Coach of the Year by Sporting News, CollegeFootballNews.com, and the Touchdown Club of Columbus. For leading the Spartans to their record-breaking season, Dantonio was honored by The Detroit News as one of 10 Michiganians of the Year in June 2014.
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2014: 11-2, 7-1 Big Ten (2015 Cotton Bowl Champions, Final Ranking: No. 5) Michigan State, which capped off an 11-2 season with a dramatic comeback win over fourth-ranked Baylor in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic, finished the 2014 season ranked No. 5 in the final Associated Press and USA TODAY/Amway Coaches Polls. MSU’s 20-point comeback win over Baylor (trailed 41-21 entering the fourth quarter) in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic was the biggest in Spartan postseason history (previous: down 16-0 at halftime to Georgia in the 2012 Outback Bowl). In addition, it marked the second-largest comeback win in Cotton Bowl Classic history (22 points by Notre Dame in 1979). The 2014 Spartans featured the most prolific offense in school history to go along with another Top 10 defense. Michigan State set school single-season records for points (559), total offense (6,510 yards; 500.8 yards per game), offensive touchdowns (70), rushing touchdowns (44), scoring average (43.0 points per game), rushing yards (3,057) and first downs (321). MSU ranked second in the Big Ten and seventh in the FBS in scoring, averaging a school-record 43.0 points per game, and also ranked second in the Big Ten and 11th in the FBS in total offense, averaging a program-best 500.8 yards per game. The Spartans were balanced offensively, ranking No. 1 in the Big Ten in passing offense (265.6 ypg.) and fifth in the Big Ten and 19th in the FBS in rushing offense (235.3 ypg.).
In addition to leading the FBS in rushing defense (88.5 ypg.) and ranking eighth in total defense (315.8 ypg.), MSU also ranked No. 1 in the nation in time of possession (35:21) and No. 2 in turnover margin (+1.46). Michigan State defeated five bowl-bound teams in 2014, with victories over No. 19 Nebraska, Maryland, Rutgers, Penn State and No. 4 Baylor, and beat Michigan for the sixth time in the past seven seasons. MSU’s only two losses were against the two teams in the inaugural College Football Playoff Championship Game (Oregon and Ohio State). The Spartans continued their impressive run in Big Ten games, finishing 7-1 in conference play and second in the Big Ten East Division; MSU has won 17 of its last 18 games against Big Ten opponents, with 16 of those wins coming by double figures. Five Michigan State players were named to the All-Big Ten First Team and a total of 14 Spartans received allconference recognition. The five first-team selections by the coaches were the most of any school in the conference. Two Spartans took home individual awards, as Drummond was named the Tatum-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year, while fifth-year senior Tony Lippett was selected the Richter-Howard Big Ten Receiver of the Year. It marked the second straight year a Spartan has won the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year Award (Dennard, 2013). Allen, Drummond, Lippett, Waynes and junior defensive end Shilique Calhoun were first-team selections by both the coaches and me-
Michigan State had the No. 1 defense in the Big Ten for the third straight season in 2013. The Spartans led the NCAA FBS in total defense for 13 straight weeks and finished the season ranked No. 2 in the FBS, allowing just 252.2 yards per game. MSU was the only school to rank in the top three in the four major defensive stat categories: No. 2 in total defense, No. 2 in rushing defense (86.6 ypg.), No. 3 in scoring defense (13.2 ppg.) and No. 3 in pass defense (165.6 ypg.). In addition, the Spartans led the FBS in pass efficiency defense (92.3 rating) and ranked No. 2 in opponent third-down conversions (.279) and No. 5 in first-downs defense (14.3 pg). MSU’s defense allowed just 4.04 yards per play, which also ranked No. 1 in the FBS. The Spartans also led the Big Ten in nine defensive categories (total defense, scoring defense, rushing defense, pass defense, pass efficiency defense, turnover margin, opponent third-down conversions, opponent fourth-down conversions, first downs defense). MSU became the first team to rank No. 1 in total defense and rushing defense three years in a row since the Big Ten began awarding conference stat champions in 1985 for overall games. Offensively, the Spartans evolved into championship form as the season progressed, culminating with strong performances against Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game and Stanford in the Rose Bowl Game. The Spartans produced 438 yards of total offense against the Buckeyes and nearly 400 yards (397) against Stanford, which entered the game No. 14 in the FBS in total defense. Quarterback Connor Cook was named the Most Outstanding Player in the Big Ten Championship Game after throwing for 304 yards and three touchdowns, and he topped that performance by racking up 332 passing yards and two touchdowns against the Cardinal while being named the Rose Bowl Game’s Offensive MVP.
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six-year tenure as an assistant, the Spartans compiled a 39-30-1 record.
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Dantonio spent six years (1995-2000) as Michigan State’s secondary coach, including five seasons under Saban and one under Bobby Williams. He was promoted to associate head coach in 2000. During his
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2010: 11-2, 7-1 Big Ten (Big Ten Champions, Capital One Bowl, Final Ranking: No. 14/14) Dantonio, who led Michigan State to a then schoolrecord 11 wins in 2010 and a share of its first Big Ten Championship since 1990, was named the Dave McClain Big Ten Coach of the Year, as selected by the
Prior to his appointment at Cincinnati, Dantonio served as the defensive coordinator under Jim Tressel at Ohio State for three seasons (2001-03), where his defensive unit helped the Buckeyes to a combined record of 32-6, including the 2002 National Championship.
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Following the successful 2011 campaign, six Spartans were selected in the 2012 NFL Draft, the most since 2000: Worthy (Green Bay Packers, second round), Cousins (Washington Redskins, fourth round), Keshawn Martin (Houston Texans, fourth round), Robinson (San Francisco 49ers, sixth round), B.J. Cunningham (Miami Dolphins, sixth round) and Edwin Baker (San Diego, seventh round).
Dantonio established himself as one of the nation’s up-and-coming coaches during his three-year tenure at Cincinnati, where he compiled an 18-17 overall record. In 11 seasons as a head coach, Dantonio has collected a 93-48 record (.660), including 10 bowl invitations. He is 5-4 in bowl games (4-4 at Michigan State, 1-0 at Cincinnati; did not coach UC in 2007 International Bowl).
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Michigan State defeated five bowl-bound teams in 2011, including a victory over the fourth-ranked Badgers earlier in the season on Oct. 22 in Spartan Stadium, 37-31, on a last-second, 44-yard touchdown pass from Cousins to Keith Nichol. MSU also beat No. 11 Michigan for the fourth straight year on Oct. 15 in Spartan Stadium, 28-14, a first for the program since 1959-62. Other landmark victories included a 10-7 win at Ohio State on Oct. 1, MSU’s first win in Ohio Stadium since 1998, and a 37-21 victory at Iowa on Nov. 12, the Spartans’ first triumph in Kinnick Stadium since 1989.
2007: 7-6 (2007 Champs Sports Bowl) In his first season as head coach at Michigan State, Dantonio sparked a three-game turnaround as the Spartans finished the 2007 regular season with a 7-5 record, securing the program’s first bowl bid in four years with a berth against Boston College in the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, Florida.
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2011: 11-3, 7-1 Big Ten (2012 Outback Bowl Champions, Big Ten Legends Division Champions, Final Ranking: No. 11/10) In 2011, thanks to its 33-30 triple-overtime victory over No. 18 Georgia in the 2012 Outback Bowl, Michigan State (11-3) finished No. 10 in the final USA TODAY Coaches Poll and No. 11 in the final Associated Press Poll. Michigan State’s 11 wins in 2011 tied a then-school single-season record. MSU won the inaugural Big Ten Legends Division title outright with a 7-1 conference record and came up just short of their first Rose Bowl appearance since 1988, falling to Wisconsin, 42-39, in the inaugural Big Ten Championship Game.
2008: 9-4, 6-2 Big Ten (Capital One Bowl, Final Ranking: No. 24/24) One of 15 semifinalists for the George Munger Coach of the Year Award, Dantonio had a breakthrough season as a head coach in 2008. Under his leadership, the Spartans went 9-3 in the regular season and compiled a 6-2 record in the Big Ten, the best league mark for the program since 1999. MSU played in its first New Year’s Day bowl game in nine years by earning a bid to the 2009 Capital One Bowl against Georgia. Michigan State defeated five bowl-bound teams, with victories over Florida Atlantic, Notre Dame, Iowa, Northwestern and Wisconsin, and finished the season ranked No. 24 in both the Associated Press and USA Today Coaches Polls.
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A total of 11 Spartans received All-Big Ten recognition in 2012, including Bell, who garnered first-team honors after leading the Big Ten and ranking No. 3 in the NCAA FBS in rushing with 137.9 yards per game.
2009: 6-7 (Alamo Bowl) The Spartans earned their third consecutive bowl bid (Alamo Bowl) in 2009. A consensus first-team All-American, linebacker Greg Jones became the first Spartan to win Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year accolades after recording 154 tackles, finishing first in the conference and third nationally in 2009.
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2012: 7-6 (Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl Champions) Michigan State secured its third straight winning campaign (7-6) in 2012 with a 13-point second-half comeback victory over TCU in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, defeating the Horned Frogs, 17-16.
Thanks to its 28-22 victory at Penn State in the 2010 regular-season finale, Michigan State recorded its first win in State College since 1965 and finished in a tie with Wisconsin for the 2010 Big Ten Championship. MSU also dealt the Badgers their only loss of the 2010 regular season, 34-24, in the Big Ten opener. The Spartans finished the season ranked No. 14 in both The Associated Press and USA TODAY Coaches Polls and played on New Year’s Day in the 2011 Capital One Bowl.
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Michigan State defeated five bowl-bound teams in 2013, including victories over Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, Minnesota and Ohio State. The win over the second-ranked Buckeyes in the Big Ten Championship Game snapped OSU’s school-record 24-game winning streak.
conference’s media panel. A finalist for the Paul “Bear” Bryant, Eddie Robinson and Liberty Mutual National Coach of the Year Awards, Dantonio helped manage the third-biggest turnaround among NCAA FBS teams during the regular season, as the Spartans improved from 6-7 in 2009 to 11-1 in 2010. He was also named the AFCA (American Football Coaches Association) Region 3 Coach of the Year, and earned National Coach of the Year honors from CBSSports.com, Scout. com and Rivals.com.
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Michigan State was rewarded for winning the 2013 Legends Division by three games, as six Spartans were named to the All-Big Ten First Team and a total of 16 players received all-conference recognition. The six first-team selections were the most for Michigan State since 1990, and the 16 honorees overall equaled the second most under Dantonio (19 in 2011, 16 in 2010). Two Spartans took home individual awards, as Dennard was named the Tatum-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year, while Calhoun was named the Smith-Brown Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year. Dennard, Calhoun and Bullough were first-team selections by both the coaches and media. Drummond, Sadler and senior safety Isaiah Lewis were named firstteam All-Big Ten by the coaches. The five first-team selections on defense tied for the most in school history (1966).
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Harlon Barnett, who was promoted to assistant head coach and co-defensive coordinator prior to Michigan State’s victory in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic over Baylor, is in his ninth season as the Spartans’ secondary coach. A four-year letterwinner at MSU (1986-89) as a defensive back who was named a captain and AllAmerican as a senior, Barnett returned to East Lansing with seven years of professional playing experience and nine seasons of coaching experience under his belt.
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Barnett mentors one of the top secondaries in the nation, as the Spartans are one of only two teams (Virginia Tech) in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision to be ranked in the Top 25 in pass efficiency defense the past four seasons (No. 18 in 2011, No. 3 in 2012, No. 1 in 2013, No. 21 in 2014). The Spartans also finished ranked in the NCAA FBS Top 10 in pass defense in 2012 (ninth) and 2013 (third). In addition, MSU ranked second in the Big Ten and tied for 10th in the NCAA FBS with 18 interceptions last season.
Barnett’s players have earned All-Big Ten honors 22 times since his arrival as secondary coach at MSU, including seven different first-team players (Otis Wiley in 2008; Trenton Robinson in 2011; Johnny Adams in 2011-12; Darqueze Dennard in 2011-12, Isaiah Lewis in 2013; Kurtis Drummond in 2013-14; Trae Waynes in 2014). All four of MSU’s starters in the secondary garnered All-Big Ten recognition during the 2010, 2011 and 2013 seasons, and the last two Big Ten Defensive Backs of the Year have come from Michigan State (Dennard in 2013, Drummond in 2014). Under Barnett, six Spartan defensive backs have been selected in the NFL Draft, including two first-rounders (Dennard, No. 24, Cincinnati Bengals, 2014; Waynes, No. 11, Minnesota Vikings, 2015), and 10 have been invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. Michigan State is just the sixth school to have cornerbacks selected in the first round of the NFL Draft in consecutive years, joining Alabama (2012-13), LSU (2011-12), Miami-Florida (2005-06), Ohio State (1999-2001) and Notre Dame (1993-94). In addition to Dennard and Waynes, Jeremy Ware (2010, Oakland, seventh round), Chris L. Rucker (2011, Indianapolis, sixth round), Robinson (2012, San Francisco, sixth round) and Tony Lippett (2015, Miami, fifth round) have been chosen in the NFL Draft. Barnett has coached three All-Americans (Dennard, Drummond, Waynes) and three Thorpe Award semifinalists (Dennard, Waynes, Wiley). A unanimous All-American, Dennard became the first Spartan to win the Thorpe Award, given to the nation’s best defensive back, in 2013. Two of MSU’s starting defensive backs earned All-America honors in 2014, as Drummond, a senior free safety, garnered first-team accolades from the Football Writers Association of America and Phil Steele, while Waynes, a junior cornerback, picked up second-team laurels from the Walter Camp Foundation, Sporting News and Athlon Sports. Drummond is only the fifth safety in school history to earn first-team All-America distinction. Waynes became the highest Spartan drafted under MSU head coach Mark Dantonio in 2015 as he was selected in the first round by the Minnesota Vikings at No. 11 overall. Waynes, who also was the highest Spartan cornerback selected in the modern era of the NFL Draft (since 1967), was MSU’s 35th first-round selection, including its second straight cornerback, joining Dennard. Named one of 15 semifinalists for the Thorpe Award, Waynes ranked second on the team with a career-best eight pass break-ups and tied for second with three interceptions. Drummond, who was named the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year, tied for the Big Ten lead with a career-high 15 passes defended (four interceptions, 11 pass break-ups), which also ranked tied for 21st in the NCAA FBS. Drummond also led the team with 72 tackles, including five for losses (15 yards). He earned first-team All-Big Ten honors for the second straight season, becoming just the fifth safety at MSU to be named to the All-Big Ten First Team twice. Drummond signed a free agent contract with the Houston Texans for the 2015 season. In his first year as a starting strong safety, RJ Williamson returned two interceptions for touchdowns (vs. Michigan and Maryland) to become one of just three players in the Big Ten in 2014 to score two defensive TDs. In addition, Barnett helped Lippett – the Big Ten Wide Receiver of the Year in 2014 – adjust back to being a starting cornerback late in the year for the first time since 2011. Lippett became the first Spartan to start both on offense and defense in the same game since 1968 and recorded four pass break-ups in just three games on defense. He was chosen in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins as a cornerback.
Lewis and Drummond were also selected All-Big Ten First Team by the coaches, while Waynes garnered honorable mention. Lewis played in the 2014 Senior Bowl, was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, and signed a free agent contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. For his efforts in leading the Big Ten’s top pass defense in 2013, Barnett was named one of three finalists for national defensive back coach of the year by FootballScoop. In June 2012, Barnett was one of eight football coaches to participate in the Champion Forum, the top tier of the NCAA’s coaching academy programs, held in conjunction with the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Convention in Dallas. The Spartans ranked third in the nation in 2012 with a 98.8 pass efficiency rating, which led the Big Ten. The starting cornerback duo of Dennard and Adams both earned first-team AllBig Ten accolades, while Lewis was an honorable mention All-Big Ten choice. In 2011, MSU led the Big Ten and ranked tied for 12th in the NCAA FBS with 18 interceptions. For the second straight year, all four of MSU’s starters in the secondary garnered All-Big Ten recognition (Robinson and Adams, first team; Lewis and Dennard, honorable mention). During the Spartans’ Big Ten Championship season in 2010, Michigan State was one of just two schools in the league (Iowa) to have all four of their starters in the defensive backfield earn postseason recognition from the conference. Adams and Rucker, along with Robinson, made the All-Big Ten second team as selected by the coaches, while strong safety Marcus Hyde was named to the second team by the media. Two Spartan cornerbacks earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors in 2009, including Ware, who went on to be selected in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft by Oakland. Rucker was named honorable mention All-Big Ten for the second straight year. In 2008, Barnett mentored Otis Wiley, a first-team All-Big Ten selection and Thorpe Award finalist who ranked among the league leaders in interceptions (4) and passes defended (11). In his first season at MSU in 2007, Barnett led a secondary that ranked fourth in the Big Ten in pass defense. Barnett, who spent three seasons as secondary coach on Dantonio’s staff at Cincinnati, landed his first collegiate coaching job as a graduate assistant at LSU in 2003 under Nick Saban, where he was a part of the Tigers’ National Championship campaign. A native of Cincinnati, Barnett was a three-year starter for Coach George Perles at MSU. He was a member of the 1987 Big Ten and 1988 Rose Bowl Championship team and earned first-team All-America recognition by The Sporting News as a senior in 1989. Following his impressive career at MSU, Barnett was taken in the fourth round of the 1990 NFL Draft by Cleveland, where he played for three seasons (1990-92). He spent two seasons at New England (1993-94) and two more with Minnesota (1995-96). For Barnett’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.
THE BARNETT FILE FAMILY: Wife Tammy and two children: Todd and Tori. YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Ninth. Joined staff on Dec. 1, 2006, from Cincinnati.
Montae Nicholson, a true freshman who started three games at strong safety, led the team in special teams tackles and was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team by ESPN.com and BTN.com..
PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College - Graduate assistant coach at LSU (2003); secondary coach at Cincinnati (2004-06).
All four of MSU’s starting defensive backs received All-Big Ten recognition in 2013, including three first-team All-Big Ten selections. The group was led by Dennard, the Thorpe Award winner who became the first-ever cornerback at Michigan State to earn unanimous firstteam All-America honors. In addition, Dennard was named the winner of the Jack Tatum Award, which is presented to college football’s top defensive back by The Touchdown Club of Columbus. The lock-down corner, who was a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and named the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year, ranked among the Big Ten leaders in interceptions (4), pass break-ups (10) and passes defended (14). Dennard was selected in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft (No. 24 overall) by the Cincinnati Bengals.
PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College - Four-year letterwinner as a defensive back at Michigan State (1986-89) and named captain as a senior. Professional - Spent seven seasons in the National Football League, including stints with the Cleveland Browns (1990-92), New England Patriots (1993-94) and Minnesota Vikings (1995-96).
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in communication from Michigan State in 1990.
POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Player - 1985 All-American Bowl, 1988 Rose Bowl, 1989 Gator Bowl, 1989 Aloha Bowl, 1994 NFL Playoffs, 1996 NFL Playoffs. Coach 2004 Sugar Bowl, 2004 Fort Worth Bowl, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl, 2012 Outback Bowl, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, 2014 Rose Bowl, 2015 Cotton Bowl.
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Under the guidance of Tressel, Spartan linebackers have earned All-Big Ten honors 13 times and All-America accolades on four occasions (Greg Jones: 2009-10; Denicos Allen: 2013; Max Bullough: 2013).
In his first year as a starter at Sam (strongside) linebacker, Ed Davis ranked tied for second on the team in tackles for loss (12), third in sacks (7) and fourth in tackles (58). The junior from Detroit, who led the team in production points during the regular season, was named honorable mention All-Big Ten. Star linebacker Darien Harris, also in his first year as a starter, registered career highs in tackles (48) and tackles for loss (3.5).
Tressel mentored Greg Jones and Eric Gordon from 2007-10, two of the top linebackers in the nation who combined for 796 tackles in their careers. A back-to-back first-team consensus All-American, Jones led the Spartans in tackles (106), forced fumbles (3) and quarterback hurries (6) and ranked tied for first in tackles for loss (10 for 20 yards) during MSU’s Big Ten Championship season in 2010. He became just the seventh player in program history to receive first-team All-Big Ten honors three times. A model of consistency, Jones became only the second player in MSU history to lead the Spartans in tackles for four straight seasons (linebacker Dan Bass, 1976-79). The Cincinnati, Ohio, native became the first Spartan to win Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year accolades after collecting 154 tackles in 2009, the most in the conference and third nationally. Jones was selected in the sixth round (No. 185 overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft by the New York Giants and was a member of the Super Bowl Champion team that defeated New England in Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis. Gordon started 49 games, including 40 consecutive starting assignments and finished his career ranked among MSU’s all-time leaders in tackles for loss (10th with 29), tackles (12th with 331) and sacks (21st with 9.5).
Tressel arrived at Michigan State following the 2006 regular season, as he was one of eight assistants to follow Dantonio to MSU from Cincinnati. For Tressel’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.
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Tressel comes from a bloodline of successful coaches, as his uncle Jim Tressel won four NCAA I-AA championships at Youngstown State before leading Ohio State to the 2002 National Championship. His grandfather, Lee Tressel, ranked as one of the winningest coaches in Division III history and won a National Championship at Baldwin-Wallace College. His father Richard, who spent 23 seasons as head coach at Hamline, coached 11 seasons at Ohio State.
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Jones, a second-team All-Big Ten choice by the coaches, made the successful transition to the middle his senior season after starting two years at Star (weakside) linebacker. He posted career bests in tackles for loss (12.5) and sacks (4), and ranked second on the team in tackles (60). Jones was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine and signed as a free agent with the New York Jets.
In 2011, Michigan State led the Big Ten in rushing defense (100.5 yards per game) and total defense (277.4 ypg.) en route to winning the Big Ten Legends Division title. For the first time since 1990, all three of MSU’s starting linebackers garnered All-Big Ten honors. Allen, who ranked second in the Big Ten in sacks with 11 and fourth in tackles for loss with 18.5, was named second-team all-conference by the media. Bullough picked up second-team accolades from the coaches after leading the Spartans with 89 tackles and junior Chris Norman was named honorable mention after recording career highs in tackles (76) and tackles for loss (6.5).
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Entering 2014, Tressel had the challenge of filling two starting positions left vacant by threeyear starters and All-Americans Denicos Allen and Max Bullough, all while rotating veteran Taiwan Jones from the outside to middle linebacker. But the results remained the same, as Michigan State ranked No. 1 in the NCAA FBS in rushing defense, allowing just 88.5 yards per game. The Spartans became just the second program since the Big Ten began awarding stat champions for all games in 1985 to lead the league in rushing defense four years in a row. Michigan State, which also ranked No. 8 nationally in total defense (315.8 ypg.), is the only school in the NCAA FBS to rank in the Top 10 in total defense the past four seasons (No. 6 in 2011, No. 4 in 2012, No. 2 in 2013, No. 8 in 2014).
The Spartans finished the 2012 season ranked fourth in the FBS in total defense (273.3 ypg.) and eighth in rushing defense (98.6 ypg.). Bullough, a first-team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches in 2012, led the Spartans in tackles for the second year in a row with a career-high 111 stops as a junior.
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Sadler, who was selected a first-team All-American by CBSSports.com and ESPN.com in 2013, finished his career ranked among MSU’s all-time leaders in punts (second with 268), punting yards (second with 11,307) and punting average (sixth at 42.2), and became the first four-time Academic All-American in school history. Geiger, a first-team Freshman AllAmerica selection by the Football Writers Association of America, set the MSU single-season field-goal percentage record (.938; 15 of 16) in 2013.
Allen picked up second-team All-America accolades from SI.com. Allen led the team with a career-high 98 tackles as a senior and also led the team with 16.5 tackles for loss, good for seventh most in an MSU single-season. He finished his career ranked third in the school record book with 46 career tackles for loss. Allen capped his illustrious career with seven tackles, including 1.5 for losses, in the 100th Rose Bowl Game against No. 5 Stanford, and was named to the SI.com All-Bowl Team and ESPN.com Big Ten All-Bowl Team.
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Tressel also oversaw a successful special teams unit that has been one of the best in the Big Ten since his arrival to MSU in 2007. The past eight years, MSU has had two first-team All-Big Ten placekickers (Dan Conroy and Brett Swenson), two first-team All-Big Ten punters (Mike Sadler and Aaron Bates), and has featured conference leaders in kick returns (Devin Thomas), punt returns (Keshawn Martin), field goals (Swenson) and field-goal percentage (Swenson, Michael Geiger).
Bullough, a two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection, was the quarterback of the league’s top-ranked defense in 2013. A third-team All-America honoree by The Associated Press, Bullough ranked third on the team in both tackles (76) and tackles for loss (9.5). He closed his career with 40 starts at middle linebacker and ranked 11th in school history in tackles for loss (30.5) and 18th in tackles (299). Bullough completed his first season in the NFL in 2014 with the Houston Texans.
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The impressive play of the Spartan linebackers under Tressel is one of the main reasons why Michigan State has ranked in the NCAA FBS Top 10 in rushing and total defense the past four seasons – the only program in the nation to do so.
During Michigan State’s Big Ten and Rose Bowl Championship season in 2013, the linebackers led the way for the only defense in the FBS to rank among the top three in rushing defense (No. 2 at 86.6 ypg.), total defense (No. 2 at 252.2 ypg.), scoring defense (No. 3 at 13.2 ppg.) and passing defense (No. 3 at 165.6 ypg.).
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Mike Tressel, who was promoted to co-defensive coordinator prior to Michigan State’s victory in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic over Baylor, is in his ninth season as the Spartans’ linebackers coach. He also served as the program’s special teams coordinator his first eight seasons in East Lansing.
THE TRESSEL FILE YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Ninth. Joined staff on Dec. 1, 2006, from Cincinnati.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Cornell (Iowa) College in 1996; master’s degree in sports administration at South Dakota in 1998. PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College – Four-year starter in the secondary at Cornell (Iowa) College (1992-95). POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach – 1999 NCAA Division III Playoffs, 2003 Fiesta Bowl, 2004 Fiesta Bowl, 2004 Fort Worth Bowl, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl, 2012 Outback Bowl, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, 2014 Rose Bowl, 2015 Cotton Bowl.
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PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College – Graduate assistant coach at South Dakota (1996-97); offensive line coach (1998-2000) and offensive coordinator/ quarterbacks coach (2001) at Wartburg (Iowa) College; graduate assistant linebackers coach at Ohio State (2002-03); linebackers and special teams coach at Cincinnati (2004-06).
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FAMILY: Wife Megan and two children: Logan and Quincy.
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Dave Warner is his third season as the co-offensive coordinator and his ninth overall at Michigan State. Warner, who also coaches the running backs, was promoted to co-offensive coordinator on March 4, 2013. He previously coached the quarterbacks for six seasons.
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Warner has been a quarterbacks coach and/or offensive coordinator or passing game coordinator for 26 of his 31 seasons as a college assistant. Warner spent two seasons (1999-2000) as the offensive coordinator at Connecticut, and was the passing game coordinator at Wyoming (1998) and Houston (2001-02). DAVE WARNER CO-OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR/ RUNNING BACKS NINTH SEASON
Warner directed the most prolific offense in school history in 2014. The Spartans set numerous school records, including points (559), scoring average (43.0 ppg.), offensive touchdowns (70), total offense (6,510 yards; 500.8 ypg.), rushing touchdowns (44), rushing yards (3,057) and first downs (321).
MSU ranked second in the Big Ten and seventh in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision in scoring, averaging 43.0 points per game. Michigan State also ranked second in the Big Ten and 11th in the NCAA FBS in total offense, averaging a school-record 500.8 yards per game. In addition, MSU ranked among the FBS Top 25 in third-down conversion percentage (seventh at .500), passing yards per completion (10th at 14.6), first downs (17th with 321), yards per play (17th with 6.55), passing efficiency (18th with 151.1 rating), and rushing offense (19th with 235.2 ypg.). The Spartans also featured the No. 1 passing offense in the Big Ten (265.6 ypg.). Michigan State’s improvement in scoring offense (+13.6 points per game) and total offense (+115.3 yards per game) in 2014 ranked among the Top 10 increases among teams in the FBS. Running back Jeremy Langford, who was selected in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, flourished under Warner’s guidance in 2013 and 2014. Langford closed his career by rushing for more than 100 yards in a school-record 10 straight games; he also finished conference play with 16 consecutive games with over 100 yards rushing against Big Ten opponents. In just two seasons as the starter, Langford rushed for 40 touchdowns, second most in school history; his 22 rushing TDs in 2014 tied a school record (shared with Javon Ringer). Langford, who rushed for 1,422 yards as a junior, increased his total to 1,522 yards as a senior, which ranked fifth most in a Spartan single season. In addition to rushing TDs, Langford finished his career ranked among MSU’s all-time leaders in 100-yard rushing games (third with 18), rushing yards (eighth with 2,967) and carries (ninth with 577). In addition, fellow senior Nick Hill delivered his best year as a Spartan in 2014, posting career highs in rushing yards (622), carries (107) and rushing TDs (9). Seven Spartans garnered All-Big Ten recognition for MSU’s record-setting season, including Big Ten Receiver of the Year Tony Lippett, who led the conference in receiving (92.2 ypg.) and ranked second in touchdown catches (11). Three offensive linemen picked up honors (first team: center Jack Allen; second team: tackle Jack Conklin and guard Travis Jackson), and Allen also was named a first-team All-American by USA TODAY. The impressive play of the offensive line, which has gave up just 11 sacks – tied for third fewest in the FBS – was one of the main reasons for MSU’s offensive success in 2014. Sophomore tight end Josiah Price earned honorable mention accolades, along with Langford. Quarterback Connor Cook, who led the conference in passing (247.2 ypg.), picked up second-team All-Big Ten honors for the second year in a row. A semifinalist for both the Maxwell and O’Brien Awards, Cook finished his junior season ranked among MSU’s singleseason leaders in TD passes (second with 24), passing yards (third with 3,214 yards) and passing efficiency (fifth with 149.4 rating). He owns a 23-3 record as the starting quarterback the past two seasons, including a 16-1 mark against Big Ten opponents. Michigan State featured a balanced offensive attack in 2014, as the Spartans were one of just three teams in the NCAA FBS to average more than 235 yards in both rushing and passing. The Spartans averaged 235.2 yards rushing with a school-record 44 TDs and 265.6 yards passing with 26 TDs. Twelve different offensive players scored touchdowns, including 10 with at least two touchdowns. Michigan State also controlled the line of scrimmage offensively, ranking No. 1 in the NCAA FBS in time of possession (35:21). The offense was not only incredibly productive in 2014, but also remarkably efficient, scoring on 49 percent of its possessions, including a 41 percent success rate for touchdowns. The Spartan offense steadily improved all season long during MSU’s record-setting campaign in 2013, culminating with strong performances against No. 2 Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game and No. 5 Stanford in the Rose Bowl Game. The Spartans produced 438 yards of total offense against the Buckeyes and nearly 400 yards (397) against Stanford, which entered the game No. 14 in the FBS in total defense. Cook was named the Most Outstanding Player in the Big Ten Championship Game after throwing for 304 yards and three touchdowns, and he topped that performance by racking up a 332 passing yards and two TDs against the Cardinal while being named the Rose Bowl Game’s Offensive MVP. Six starters earned All-Big Ten recognition on the offense, including Cook (second team, coaches), Allen (second team, media), senior offensive guard Blake Treadwell (second team, coaches and media), senior offensive tackle Fou Fonoti (honorable mention), senior offensive guard Dan France (honorable mention) and Langford (honorable mention).
Two of MSU’s starting quarterbacks under Warner when he was the quarterbacks coach from 2007-12 are now veterans in the NFL, in Kirk Cousins and Brian Hoyer. Cousins, the winningest quarterback in school history with 27 victories as a starter, became MSU’s career record holder in 2011 for passing touchdowns (66), passing yards (9,131), completions (723), passing efficiency (146.1 rating), total offense (9,004 yards) and 200-yard passing games (26). Cousins’ numbers were some of the best in Big Ten history, as finished his career ranked among the conference’s all-time Top 10 in completion percentage (tied for sixth at .641), passing efficiency rating (sixth), passing yards (10th) and TD passes (tied for 10th). He was selected in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft by Washington and will be entering his fourth season with the Redskins in 2015. In his final season wearing the Green and White, Cousins had his best year as a Spartan in 2011, setting a single-season MSU record with 25 touchdown passes and tying a school record with 11 200-yard passing games. He earned second-team All-Big Ten accolades from the coaches and was an honorable mention All-American by SI.com. Winner of the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award, Cousins was also named one of 10 finalists for the Manning Award and one of 16 semifinalists for the Davey O’Brien Award. In his second year as the starter in 2010, Cousins blossomed his junior season and helped lead Michigan State to a share of the Big Ten Championship. Warner mentored Hoyer in 2007 and 2008, and Hoyer responded by becoming one of the most productive quarterbacks in Spartan history. Hoyer ranks among MSU’s career leaders in pass attempts (No. 3 at 896), passing yards (No. 4 with 6,159), pass completions (No. 4 at 500) and TD passes (No. 8 with 35). Warner also developed Hoyer’s game management skills, as the senior captain accumulated a 16-11 record and led the Spartans to back-to-back bowl appearances. Hoyer signed a free agent contract with New England in April 2009 and spent three seasons serving as the back-up quarterback behind Tom Brady. Hoyer recently completed his sixth season in the NFL with Cleveland in 2014 and signed a contract with Houston for the 2015 season. Before coaching at Cincinnati with Dantonio in 2006, Warner coached wide receivers at Southern Miss in 2003 and 2004. He has also made stops as the passing game coordinator at Houston (2001-02), offensive coordinator at Connecticut (1999-2000), passing game coordinator at Wyoming (1998) and quarterbacks coach at Bucknell (1997). Warner and Dantonio also coached together for four seasons at Kansas, when Dantonio was the secondary coach for the Jayhawks from 1991-94. Warner spent nine total seasons as quarterbacks coach for Kansas (1988-96). Prior to KU, Warner spent four years on the staff at Kent State (1984-87), including the last two as quarterbacks coach. A three-year letterwinner as a quarterback at Syracuse, Warner finished his playing career ranked seventh in career passing yards (2,593) and was a member of the 1979 team that won the Independence Bowl. After graduating in 1982, he began his coaching career as a graduate assistant for the Orange, working with the quarterbacks and offensive backs. For Warner’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.
THE WARNER FILE FAMILY: Wife Leigh Ann, son Jackson and daughter Alexandra. YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Ninth. Joined the staff on Dec. 1, 2006, from Cincinnati. PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College – Graduate assistant at Syracuse (1982-83); running backs coach (1984-85) and quarterbacks coach (1986-87) at Kent State; quarterbacks coach at Kansas (1988-96); quarterbacks coach at Bucknell (1997); passing game coordinator at Wyoming (1998); offensive coordinator at Connecticut (1999-2000); passing game coordinator at Houston (2001-02); wide receivers coach at Southern Miss (2003-04); quarterbacks coach at Cincinnati (2006). EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in speech communications from Syracuse in 1982; master’s degree in physical education from Syracuse in 1984. PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College – Three-year letterwinner as a quarterback at Syracuse (1979-81). POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Player – 1979 Independence Bowl. Coach – 1992 Aloha Bowl, 1995 Aloha Bowl, 2003 Liberty Bowl, 2004 New Orleans Bowl, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl, 2012 Outback Bowl, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, 2014 Rose Bowl, 2015 Cotton Bowl.
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A former offensive line coach at Michigan State in the mid-1990s, Bollman’s insight has also played a critical role in developing one of the top offensive lines in the country. All five starters received postseason recognition in 2013 and three players in 2014 picked up All-Big Ten honors, including junior center Jack Allen, who was named a first-team All-American by USA TODAY.
Prior to his stint at Youngstown State, Bollman was assistant head coach for three years at North Carolina State. He guided the Wolfpack’s offensive line in 1983 and ’84, and worked with the inside linebackers during the ’85 season. Bollman began his coaching career at Miami-Ohio as a graduate assistant in 1977, then served MU as offensive line coach from 1978-82. A standout offensive lineman at Ohio University where he co-captained the Bobcats as a senior, Bollman received his bachelor’s degree in business education from Ohio in 1977. Born Dec. 1, 1954, in Ashtabula, Ohio, Bollman’s family includes his wife Terri and two daughters, Courtney and Stephanie. For Bollman’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.
THE BOLLMAN FILE FAMILY: Wife Terri and two daughters: Courtney and Stephanie. YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Sixth overall. Third since rejoining staff on March 4, 2013, from Purdue. PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College - Graduate assistant coach (1977) and offensive line coach (1978-82) at Miami-Ohio; assistant head coach and offensive line (1983-84) and linebackers (1985) at North Carolina State; defensive coordinator (198688) and offensive coordinator (1989-90) at Youngstown State; offensive line (1991-94) at Virginia; offensive line (1995-97) at Michigan State; offensive coordinator and offensive line (2001-2011) at Ohio State; offensive line/running game coordinator (2012) at Boston College; Professional – Tight ends coach (1998) at Philadelphia Eagles; tight ends coach (1999-2000) at Chicago Bears. PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College – Four-year letterman as an offensive lineman at Ohio (1972-76). POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach – 1987 NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs, 1989 NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs, 1990 NCAA Division I-AA Playoffs, 1991 Gator Bowl, 1993 Carquest Bowl, 1994 Independence Bowl, 1995 Independence Bowl, 1996 Sun Bowl, 1997 Aloha Bowl, 2002 Outback, Bowl, 2003 BCS National Championship, 2004 Fiesta Bowl, 2004 Alamo Bowl, 2006 Fiesta Bowl, 2007 BCS National Championship, 2008 BCS National Championship, 2009 Fiesta Bowl, 2010 Rose Bowl, 2011 Sugar Bowl, 2012 Gator Bowl, 2014 Rose Bowl, 2015 Cotton Bowl.
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EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in business education from Ohio in 1977.
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Bollman and Dantonio have coached together before on three previous occasions: Youngstown State (1986-90), Michigan State (1995-97) and Ohio State (2001-03). Bollman was the offensive line coach for three seasons (1995-97) at MSU under Nick Saban while Dantonio was the secondary coach. Dantonio and Bollman both arrived at Ohio State for the
During Bollman’s five seasons at Youngstown State under Tressel from 1986-90, the Penguins amassed a 34-25 record (.576) and advanced to the NCAA I-AA Playoffs three times. Bollman was the defensive coordinator at YSU in 1986-88 and switched over to become the offensive coordinator in 1989-90. Dantonio was the secondary coach for the Penguins in 1986-88 and became the defensive coordinator in 1989-90 when Bollman made the change to offense.
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Under the tutelage of Bollman, the Spartan tight ends showed tremendous growth during the 2013 season. The entire group had a combined five starts entering the season, but the trio of Price and juniors Michael Dennis and Gleichert all contributed with multiple starts in helping transform the position into a strength for the offense. Price caught 17 passes for 210 yards and ranked second on the team with four touchdown receptions.
Bollman served as the offensive line coach at Virginia for four seasons (1991-94) and helped the Cavaliers to three bowl games (1991 Gator, 1993 Carquest, 1994 Independence). At UVA, Bollman mentored two recipients of the Jacobs Trophy as the ACC’s top blocker (Ray Roberts in 1991; Mark Dixon in 1993).
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Bollman coached in his ninth BCS Bowl as the Spartans defeated No. 5 Stanford in the 2014 Rose Bowl Game. He was the offensive coordinator for the Buckeyes during their 2002 National Championship season and coached in three BCS National Championship Games. Ohio State compiled a 100-28 (.781) record during his tenure as offensive coordinator from 2001-11.
Before jumping to the professional ranks, Bollman spent three seasons as the offensive line coach at Michigan State (1995-97). Bollman tutored Flozell Adams, who was named the 1997 Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year and went on to become a five-time Pro Bowl selection. Spartan offensive linemen earned All-Big Ten recognition on six occasions under Bollman as Michigan State made three consecutive bowl appearances (1995 Independence, 1996 Sun, 1997 Aloha).
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Michigan State also controlled the line of scrimmage offensively, ranking No. 1 in the NCAA FBS in time of possession (35:21). The offense was not only incredibly productive in 2014, but also remarkably efficient, scoring on 49 percent of its possessions, including a 41 percent success rate for touchdowns.
Prior to arriving at Ohio State, Bollman coached three seasons in the NFL. He was the tight ends coach under Ray Rhodes for one year at Philadelphia (1998) and was with the Chicago Bears for two seasons (1999-2000) as a tight ends coach under Dick Jauron.
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Bollman preaches balance on offense, and it led to Michigan State being one of just three teams in the NCAA FBS to average more than 235 yards in both rushing and passing in 2014. The Spartans averaged 235.2 yards rushing with a school-record 44 TDs and 265.6 yards passing with 26 TDs. Twelve different offensive players scored touchdowns, including 10 with at least two TDs.
Under Bollman’s offensive direction at Ohio State, his players earned first-team All-Big Ten honors 23 times, including quarterback Troy Smith, who captured the 2006 Heisman Trophy and also earned the Walter Camp Award, Davey O’Brien Award, AP Player of the Year, Sporting News Player of the Year and Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year his senior season. While at OSU, Bollman also mentored 15 linemen that went on to make NFL rosters, and he has worked with 29 players overall that have played professionally during his coaching career. In addition, six Buckeyes on the offensive side of the ball were selected in the first round of the NFL Draft during Bollman’s tenure.
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Sophomore Josiah Price, an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and media, led the tight ends for the second straight year with 26 catches for 374 yards, and his career-high six touchdown receptions tied a school record by a Spartan tight end in a single season. MSU’s four-man rotation at tight end, which also included Andrew Gleichert, Paul Lang and Jamal Lyles, provided key blocking support for MSU’s record-breaking offense. The group helped the Spartans average 235.2 yards on the ground, the highest rushing figure in the Mark Dantonio era.
The Buckeyes compiled a 100-28 overall record (.781) during Bollman’s tenure as offensive coordinator from 2001-11 (Ohio State had to vacate 12 wins from the 2010 season). The Buckeyes achieved seven 10-win (or more) seasons during that stretch, and he coached in 11 bowl games, including eight BCS games (2003 BCS National Championship, 2004 Fiesta, 2006 Fiesta, 2007 BCS National Championship, 2008 BCS National Championship, 2009 Fiesta, 2010 Rose, 2011 Sugar).
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Bollman has been instrumental in transforming MSU’s offense into one of the most dynamic in the nation. Prior to Bollman’s arrival, the Spartans ranked 95th in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision in total offense (359.3 ypg.) and 108th in scoring offense (20.0 ppg.) in 2012. During MSU’s record-breaking season in 2014, the JIM BOLLMAN Spartans finished seventh in the FBS in scoring (43.0 CO-OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR/ ppg.) and 11th in total offense (500.8 ypg.). The Spartans TIGHT ENDS set numerous school single-season records, including THIRD SEASON points (559), scoring average (43.0 ppg.), offensive touchdowns (70), total offense (6,510 yards; 500.8 ypg.), rushing touchdowns (44), rushing yards (3,057) and first downs (321). In addition, MSU ranked among the FBS Top 25 in third-down conversion percentage (seventh at .500), passing yards per completion (10th at 14.6), first downs (17th with 321), yards per play (17th with 6.55), passing efficiency (18th with 151.1 rating), and rushing offense (19th with 235.2 ypg.). The Spartans also featured the No. 1 passing offense in the Big Ten (265.6 ypg.).
2001 season. Dantonio spent three years (2001-03) as the defensive coordinator under Jim Tressel, while Bollman went on to coach 11 years (2001-11) for the Buckeyes, both as an offensive line coach and offensive coordinator. Dantonio and Bollman first coached together at Youngstown State for four seasons (1986-90).
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Jim Bollman, who has 38 years of coaching experience, both at the collegiate and professional levels, is in his third year as the co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach for the Spartans. Bollman, who spent 11 years as the offensive coordinator/offensive line coach at Ohio State (2001-11), was named co-offensive coordinator on March 4, 2013.
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RON BURTON DEFENSIVE LINE THIRD SEASON
Ron Burton, a 23-year coaching veteran who also played four seasons in the NFL, is in his third season as defensive line coach at Michigan State. Burton previously spent 10 seasons (2003-12) as the defensive line coach at Air Force.
Burton also coached linebackers at Eastern Michigan for two seasons (1995-96) and landed his first full-time coaching position as the defensive backs coach at Morehead State (1994).
Burton has made an immediate impact on the defensive line his first two seasons in East Lansing. Michigan State has seen its sack total increase under his tutelage, rising from 20 before his arrival in 2012 to 32 in 2013 to a Big Ten-best 42 in 2014, which also ranked eighth most in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision.
Following graduation, Burton spent four seasons playing linebacker in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys (1987-89), Phoenix Cardinals (1989) and Los Angeles Raiders (1990). Burton started 15 games for the Cowboys in 1988 and recorded two sacks, and played on the 1990 Raiders team that advanced to the 1990 AFC Championship Game.
The defensive line has been one of the main reasons why Michigan State ranked No. 1 in rushing defense in the NCAA FBS in 2014 and No. 2 in 2013, allowing just 88.5 ypg. and 86.6 ypg., respectively, figures which also
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A four-year letterman (1982-86) at North Carolina, Burton helped the Tar Heels to three bowl appearances during his career and was named team captain and best defensive lineman as a senior. He graduated from UNC with a bachelor’s degree in industrial relations in 1987.
After his NFL career, Burton returned to North Carolina and spent two years as a graduate assistant (1992-93) for the Tar Heels. Burton was an all-state selection as a linebacker at Highland Springs (Va.) High School. A native of Highland Springs, Virginia., Burton and his wife, Andrea, have four children: Ronald, Ryan, Roya and Reid. For Burton’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.
Burton has mentored two of the most productive defensive ends in the Big Ten the last two years, in Shilique Calhoun and Marcus Rush. Calhoun garnered second-team All-America honors for the second year in a row in 2014 after leading the team in sacks (eight for 91 yards) and tying for the team lead in tackles for loss (12.5 for 109 yards). The Middletown, New Jersey, product became one of just three defensive ends in school history to be named first-team All-Big Ten in back-to-back seasons (2013 and 2014). Calhoun, who was named the 2013 Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year, ranks among MSU’s all-time leaders in sacks (tied for eighth with 16.5) and tackles for loss (tied for 14th with 29) entering his senior season in 2015. Rush was a model of consistency, finishing his career in 2014 with the most starts (53) of any player in MSU history. The honorable mention All-Big Ten selection ranked second on the team with a career-high 7.5 sacks and was fourth with 10.5 tackles for loss. Rush, who ranks seventh in MSU history in both sacks (18.5) and tackles for loss (37.5), signed a free agent contract with the San Francisco 49ers for the 2015 season. In addition to All-Big Ten standouts Calhoun and Rush, Burton broke in two new starters last season along the interior of the line, in Joel Heath and Lawrence Thomas. Both Heath and Thomas collected career bests in tackles, tackles for loss and sacks (Heath: 29 tackles, five TFLs, 2.5 sacks; Thomas: 30 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, three sacks). Malik McDowell also saw significant playing time at defensive tackle and earned FWAA Freshman All-America honors as well as Big Ten All-Freshman Team accolades from ESPN.com and BTN.com. Michigan State’s defensive line showed significant improvement in its productivity in Burton’s first year on the Spartan staff in 2013, increasing its totals in sacks (+12) and tackles for loss (+10) from 2012. In his first year as a starter, Calhoun garnered second-team All-America honors from numerous organizations and was named the Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year as well as the National Defensive Performer of the Year by the College Football Performance Awards. Rush garnered honorable mention All-Big Ten accolades for the third year in a row, while senior defensive tackles Micajah Reynolds and Tyler Hoover both delivered their most productive seasons wearing the Green and White. For his efforts in 2013, Burton was named the National Defensive Line Coach of the Year by FootballScoop. During his 10 seasons at Air Force, Burton helped the Falcons to a combined record of 67-57 (.540), including a school-record six consecutive postseason bowl appearances (2007-12), while developing some of the top defensive linemen in school history. Burton also served as the program’s NFL liaison. In 2008, Jake Paulson became the first-ever defensive lineman at Air Force to earn first-team All-Mountain West honors after recording 14.5 tackles for loss and nine sacks. One year later, nose guard Ben Garland was a second-team All-MWC selection and signed a free agent contract with the Denver Broncos. In the Falcons’ 2010 Independence Bowl victory over Georgia Tech, defensive lineman Rick Ricketts, a second-team All-MWC choice, was named the defensive most valuable player of the game. Burton also coached two-time Academic All-American (defensive end) Ryan Carter. Before arriving at Air Force, Burton spent one season (2002) at Grand Valley State and helped lead the Lakers to a perfect 14-0 record and the 2002 NCAA Division II National Championship, the first in school history. Burton has previous Big Ten coaching experience, as he spent five seasons as the linebackers coach at Indiana from 1997-2001. Burton mentored two Butkus Award nominees, Jabar Robinson and Justin Smith, during his time with the Hoosiers. Robinson led the team in tackles two-straight years and is eighth in school history with 339 career tackles, while Smith played one season (2003) in the NFL and ranks ninth in IU history with 326 tackles.
THE BURTON FILE FAMILY: Wife Andrea and four children: Ronald, Ryan, Roya and Reid. YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Third. Joined staff on Feb. 8, 2013, from Air Force. PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College - Graduate assistant coach at North Carolina (1992-93); defensive backs at Morehead State (1994); linebackers at Eastern Michigan (1995-96); linebackers at Indiana (1997-2001); defensive line at Grand Valley State (2002); defensive line at Air Force (2003-12). EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in industrial relations from North Carolina in 1987. PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College – Four-year letterman as a defensive lineman at North Carolina (1982-86). Professional - Spent four seasons in the National Football League, including stints with the Dallas Cowboys (1987-89), Phoenix Cardinals (1989) and Los Angeles Raiders (1990). POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Player – 1982 Sun Bowl, 1983 Peach Bowl, 1986 Aloha Bowl; Coach – 1993 Peach Bowl, 1993 Gator Bowl, 2002 NCAA Division II Playoffs, 2007 Armed Forces Bowl, 2008 Armed Forces Bowl, 2009 Armed Forces Bowl, 2010 Independence Bowl, 2011 Military Bowl, 2012 Armed Forces Bowl, 2014 Rose Bowl, 2015 Cotton Bowl.
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Brad Salem, a former head coach at NCAA Division II Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is in his sixth year on the coaching staff at Michigan State and his third as quarterbacks coach. He is also in his fifth year as the program’s recruiting coordinator.
Under Salem’s direction in 2010, Michigan State’s running backs improved their totals from 2009. The resurgent running game was led by Baker, who became just the sixth sophomore in MSU history to reach the 1,000-yard milestone as he compiled 1,201 rushing yards. A
A native of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Salem launched his coaching career in the European Professional League in Paris, France, where he was the offensive coordinator for Robinson Sphinx in the spring of 1993. That fall, he worked with the defensive backs as a student coach at Augustana. Salem began his collegiate playing career as a quarterback at Northern Arizona in 1988-89 before transferring to Augustana where he played quarterback and wide receiver for Coach Jim Heinitz from 1990-92. Salem shares his love of coaching football with his father Joe, former head coach at South Dakota (1966-74), Northern Arizona (1975-78) and Minnesota (1979-83); as well as his older brother Tim, tight ends coach for Pittsburgh; and his twin brother Brent, offensive coordinator at O’Gorman High School. For Salem’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.
THE SALEM FILE FAMILY: Wife Christina and two children: Elijah and Jeremiah. YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Sixth. Joined staff on Feb. 19, 2010, from Augustana (S.D.) College. PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College - Graduate assistant coach at Michigan State (1994-95); offensive and recruiting coordinator at Luther (Iowa) College (1997-98); passing game and recruiting coordinator at South Dakota (1999-2001); quarterbacks coach at Augustana College (2003); offensive coordinator at Augustana College (2004); head coach at Augustana College (2005-09). EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Augustana College in 1992; master’s degree in athletic administration from Michigan State in 1996. PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College - Quarterback at Northern Arizona (1988-89); quarterback and wide receiver at Augustana (1990-92).
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Salem coached one of the most talented backfields in the Big Ten in 2011, as junior Edwin Baker and Bell combined for 1,613 rushing yards (115.2 yards per game) – the second most of any running back duo in the conference – to go along with 18 rushing touchdowns. After earning Big Ten All-Freshman honors in 2010, Bell had a breakout season as a sophomore, leading the team in rushing touchdowns (13) and rushing (948 yards; 67.7 ypg.). A firstteam All-Big Ten selection by the media as a sophomore, Baker finished the season with 665 rushing yards (47.5 ypg.) and closed his career ranked among MSU’s all-time leaders in rushing yards (12th with 2,293) and carries (13th with 462). Baker was selected in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers and recently finished his third season in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints.
In 1996, Salem filled the role of defensive coordinator at Everett High School in Lansing, Michigan. From 1994-95, he served as a graduate assistant under George Perles and Nick Saban at Michigan State, working with the quarterbacks and wide receivers.
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Salem mentored one of the most productive running backs in Spartan history, Le’Veon Bell, from 2010-12. Bell had a career year in 2012, winning the Big Ten rushing title and ranking third in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, averaging 137.9 yards per game. Named a first-team All-American by CollegeFootballNews.com, Bell compiled 1,793 rushing yards, the second-highest single-season total in MSU history. Bell was selected in the second round of the 2013 National Football League Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers and was named the Steelers Rookie of the Year. In 2014, he led the AFC in rushing (1,361 yards) and set the Pittsburgh single-season record for most yards from scrimmage (2,215) while being selected a first-team All-Pro.
Before returning to his alma mater in 2003, Salem coached the quarterbacks at O’Gorman High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, during the 2002 season. He previously spent three years as passing game and recruiting coordinator at South Dakota (1999-2001) and two seasons as offensive and recruiting coordinator at Luther College (1997-98) in Decorah, Iowa.
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Salem has been either an offensive coordinator or quarterbacks coach for nine seasons as a college assistant. He spent his first three seasons at Michigan State (2010-12) coaching the running backs.
In five seasons (2005-09) as head coach at Augustana College, Salem compiled a 31-26 record. Salem led Augustana College to back-to-back 8-4 records and consecutive trips to the Mineral Water Bowl in 2008-09. The eight wins matched the school single-season record.
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In his role as recruiting coordinator, Salem has helped put together back-to-back Top 25 classes (2014: No. 19 Scout; No. 22 Rivals; 2015: No. 18 Scout; No. 22 Rivals).
Baker wasn’t only one making noise in the backfield in 2010. Bell exploded onto the scene and closed his first season with 605 yards rushing and was named to the ESPN.com and Rivals.com All-Big Ten Freshman Teams.
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Cook took over the starting role in 2013 against South Florida in Week 2 and proceeded to go 12-1 as the starter and finish his sophomore year ranked among MSU’s single-season leaders in passing touchdowns (second with 22), total offense (fourth with 2,831 yards), pass attempts (fourth with 380), passing yards (fifth with 2,755) and pass completions (sixth with 223). His progress was on full display in the final two games of the season. Cook took home Most Outstanding Player honors at the Big Ten Championship Game after completing 24-of-40 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns against No. 2 Ohio State, and followed that effort by being named the Rose Bowl Offensive MVP, as he threw for 332 yards and two scores in the win over No. 5 Stanford. Cook was a second-team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches.
first-team All-Big Ten honoree by the media, Baker ranked fourth in the Big Ten and 30th nationally in rushing, averaging 92.4 ypg.
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Cook, who led MSU’s 20-point, fourth-quarter rally over Baylor in the 2015 Cotton Bowl, has guided the Spartans to three straight fourth-quarter comebacks in bowl games (2014 Rose Bowl, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl). He is one of just two Spartan quarterbacks, along with Dan Enos, to win two bowl games as the starting quarterback (2014 Rose, 2015 Cotton).
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A second-team All-Big Ten selection for the second year in a row, Cook conducted the No. 1 offense in school history in 2014, as the Spartans set numerous program records, including points (559), scoring average (43.0 ppg.), offensive touchdowns (70), rushing touchdowns (44), total offense (6,510 yards; 500.8 ypg.) and rushing yards (3,057). Cook, who was named a semifinalist for the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award and the Maxwell Award, tied a school record by throwing for a touchdown pass in 16 consecutive games and enters his senior season ranked among MSU’s Top 10 all-time leaders in touchdown passes (third with 47), 300-yard passing games (third with six), 200-yard passing games (tied for third with 18), passing efficiency (third at 141.5 rating), total offense (fourth with 6,216 yards), completions (seventh with 444), passing attempts (eighth with 762) and completion percentage (ninth at .583).
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Salem has been instrumental in the development of Connor Cook, who has won 23 of the 26 games he has started all while climbing up the charts in Michigan State’s record book. A year after winning the starting quarterback job and being named the Big Ten Championship Game Most Outstanding Player and the Rose Bowl Game Offensive MVP, Cook improved on his numbers from his sophomore season, throwing BRAD SALEM for a career-best 3,214 yards as a junior in 2014 while QUARTERBACKS/ directing the nation’s No. 7 scoring offense (43.0 ppg). RECRUITING COORDINATOR He led the Big Ten in passing (247.2 ypg.), passing SIXTH SEASON yards and passing yards per completion (15.2), and also ranked among the conference leaders in passing efficiency (second with 149.4 rating), touchdown passes (second with 24) and total offense (third with 253.4 ypg.). In addition, those numbers ranked among the best in the NCAA FBS: second in yards per completion, 19th in passing efficiency and 27th in touchdown passes and passing yards. His 24 touchdown passes also represented a career high and were second most in an MSU single season.
POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach - 1995 Independence Bowl, 2008 Mineral Water Bowl, 2009 Mineral Water Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl, 2012 Outback Bowl, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, 2014 Rose Bowl, 2015 Cotton Bowl.
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COACHING STAFF Terrence Samuel, a 17-year coaching veteran who played his collegiate football at Purdue, is in his fifth season as wide receivers coach at Michigan State. Perhaps no position group on the team has made as much improvement as the wide receiver corps the past two seasons. Samuel oversaw the transformation of Tony Lippett from starting cornerback as a red-shirt freshman in 2011 to Big Ten Receiver of the Year as a fifth-year senior in 2014. Lippett led the Big Ten in receiving yards (1,198) and ranked second in touchdown catches (11) while compiling six 100-yard receiving games. The TERRENCE SAMUEL first-team All-Big Ten selection caught a TD pass in eight WIDE RECEIVERS consecutive games and ranked third in the conference FIFTH SEASON in receptions with a career-high 65. Lippett became just the third Spartan in school history to record at least 60 receptions, 1,000 receiving yards, 10 TD catches and five 100-yard receiving games in a single-season (Charles Rogers: 2001, 2002; B.J. Cunningham: 2011). Lippett was selected in the fifth round (No. 156 overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. The 2014 Spartans featured a deep and balanced receiving corps, as four other players had at least 15 receptions on the season. It all added up to the No. 1 passing offense in the Big Ten, averaging 265.6 yards per game. Senior Keith Mumphery, who had more than 1,300 receiving yards in his career, ranked second on the team in receiving yards (495) and tied for fourth in receptions (26), and averaged a career-best 19.0 yards per catch, good for third in the Big Ten. Mumphery was chosen by the Houston Texans in the fifth round (No. 175 overall) in the 2015 NFL Draft. Junior Aaron Burbridge was named the offensive recipient of the team’s Tommy Love Award, which goes to the most improved player, after catching 29 passes for 358 yards. Junior Macgarrett Kings Jr. ranked tied for second on the team in receptions (29) and third in receiving yards (494), while sophomore R.J. Shelton had 16 catches for 173 yards and two touchdowns. A year after having to break in as many as four starters, the receiving corps solidified itself as one of the best during MSU’s Big Ten Championship season in 2013. The Spartans were one of only two teams in the conference, along with Illinois, to have seven players with at least 17 receptions. In addition, nine different Spartans caught touchdown passes in 2013, led by fifth-year senior Bennie Fowler, who hauled in six. Fowler, whose strong senior campaign in 2013 earned him a free agent contract with the Denver Broncos, led the Spartans with a career-high 622 receiving yards on 36 catches, while Lippett had 44 catches for 613 yards and Kings Jr. had 43 for 513 yards. Lippett was named to the ESPN.com Big Ten All-Bowl Team after catching five passes for 94 receiving yards in the Rose Bowl Game victory over No. 5 Stanford, including the game-winning 25-yard touchdown grab in the fourth quarter. Samuel made an immediate impact at MSU in his first season in 2011. He helped tutor fifthyear senior B.J. Cunningham, who became the school’s all-time leader in receptions (218) and receiving yards (3,086). Under Samuel, Cunningham had his finest season as a Spartan, setting career highs in receptions (79), receiving yards (1,306) and touchdown catches (12). Those marks also ranked among MSU’s single-season leaders in receptions (tied for first), receiving yards (third) and touchdowns (tied for third). In addition, he set an MSU singleseason record with eight 100-yard receiving games. Cunningham was a second-team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and media, and also earned All-America honors from Phil Steele (fourth team) and SI.com (honorable mention). Keshawn Martin, an honorable mention All-Big Ten pick, also produced his best year, recording career highs in receptions (66) and receiving yards (777). A multi-dimensional threat, Martin finished his career ranked second in MSU history in punt return yards (659), eighth in kick return yards (1,100), 10th in all-purpose yards (4,013), 11th in receptions (127), 16th in receiving yards (1,714) and tied for 17th in touchdown pass receptions (10). Cunningham (79 catches) and Martin (66) combined for 145 receptions in 2011, the most ever by a receiving duo in a Michigan State season (previous record: 124 by Charles Rogers (67) and Herb Haygood (57) in 2001). Cunningham (1,306 yards) and Martin (777) also produced the most receiving yards of any receiving duo in an MSU season, teaming up for 2,083 receiving yards in 2011 (previous record: Plaxico Burress (1,142) and Gari Scott (843) with 1,985 receiving yards in 1998). Both of those marks by Cunningham and Martin (145 receptions; 2,083 receiving yards) ranked first among receiving duos in the Big Ten in 2011. Martin was selected in the fourth round of the 2012 National Football League Draft by the Houston Texans, while Cunningham was picked in the sixth round by the Miami Dolphins. In Samuel’s first four seasons in East Lansing, four Spartan wide receivers have been selected in the NFL Draft and five have been invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. Samuel spent the 2010 season at Central Michigan under former Spartan quarterback and assistant coach Dan Enos. During his only season at CMU, Samuel mentored Cody Wilson, who posted one of the top individual receiving seasons in school history. 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receiving season in school history. His 83 receptions rank fifth in school history for a single season, while his 1,137 yards rank third. He ranked ninth nationally in receiving yards per game (94.8), 11th in receptions per game (6.9) and 13th in total receiving yards. Wilson was named the team’s Herb Deromedi Most Valuable Player for the 2010 season and earned All-Mid-American Conference second-team accolades. Prior to his stop in Mount Pleasant, Samuel coached receivers at North Dakota State for two seasons (2008-09). In 2008, he worked directly with Kole Heckendorf, who spent the 2009 season with the Detroit Lions. Samuel arrived at North Dakota State after making a second stop at Nebraska-Omaha. He was the offensive coordinator and running backs coach at Nebraska-Omaha in 2007, helping lead the Mavericks to a 10-1 overall record and North Central Conference championship. Running backs Brian McNeill (first team) and Nate Wurth (second team) both earned allconference honors. Samuel coached receivers at Southeast Missouri State in 2006 following his original threeyear stint at Nebraska-Omaha. He coached defensive backs at Nebraska-Omaha in 2003 and 2004, then assumed the duties of special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach in 2005. Samuel mentored All-America linebacker Kenny Onatolu, a four-year NFL player, in 2005, and he was part of a coaching staff that led the Mavericks to conference championships in 2004 and 2005. Samuel began his coaching career at Nebraska-Omaha as a graduate assistant from 19982000. He also spent the 2001 and 2002 seasons as a graduate assistant at Arizona. Samuel was a four-year letterman (1991-94) as a receiver for Coach Jim Colletto at Purdue. He earned his bachelor’s degree in communication and psychology from Purdue in 1995 and his master’s degree in recreation administration from Nebraska-Omaha in 2001. While at Purdue, he was the recipient of the 1994 Kiwanis Citizenship Award, which is presented to a Boilermaker football player who excels most in the combined roles of player, student and community volunteer. For Samuel’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.
THE SAMUEL FILE FAMILY: Wife Jaclyn and two children: Brooklyn and Draven. YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Fifth. Joined staff on Feb. 11, 2011, from Central Michigan. PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College – Graduate assistant coach at Nebraska-Omaha (1998-2000); graduate assistant coach at Arizona (2001-02); defensive backs coach (2003-04) and outside linebackers coach/special teams coordinator (2005) at Nebraska-Omaha; wide receivers at Southeast Missouri State (2006); the offensive coordinator and running backs coach at Nebraska-Omaha (2007); wide receivers coach at North Dakota State (2008-09); wide receivers coach at Central Michigan (2010). EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in communication and psychology from Purdue in 1995; master’s degree in recreation administration from Nebraska-Omaha in 2001. PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College - Four-year letterwinner as a wide receiver at Purdue (1991-94). POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach – 2000 NCAA Division II Playoffs, 2005 NCAA Division II Playoffs, 2007 NCAA Division II Playoffs, 2012 Outback Bowl, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, 2014 Rose Bowl, 2015 Cotton Bowl.
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COACHING STAFF Snyder and MSU head coach Mark Dantonio have coached together before, as Snyder was the linebackers coach at Ohio State from 2001-03 while Dantonio was the defensive coordinator for the Buckeyes. Snyder most recently served as the defensive coordinator at Texas A&M for the past three seasons (2012-14) and has eight years of coaching experience in the Big Ten Conference (Minnesota, 1997-2000; Ohio State, 200104). He has coached on multiple National Championship and conference championships staffs during his longtime coaching career.
Snyder worked with Dantonio for three seasons in Columbus (2001-03) as the linebackers coach while Dantonio was the defensive coordinator. In 2003, Ohio State’s defense was the second toughest against the run, allowing 62.3 yards per game, and was ranked No. 10 in total defense (296.9 ypg.) and No. 16 in scoring defense (17.6 ppg.). Those efforts helped the Buckeyes post an 11-2 record and finish No. 4 in the final polls. Dantonio and Snyder helped assemble the defense which led Ohio State to the 2002 National Championship, as the Buckeyes ranked second in the NCAA in scoring defense (13.1 ppg) and third in rushing defense (77.7 ypg.).
McClellan, who had to sit out the 2007 season due to a knee injury, returned in 2008 to earn first-team All-C-USA honors for the second time in his career. He signed with the Baltimore Ravens as a rookie free agent in 2009 and is currently playing his fourth season in the NFL, all in Baltimore.
Snyder worked with MSU Director of Football Operations Tim Allen at Minnesota; Allen was the Director of Football Operations under Mason from 1997-2006. Prior to landing a position in the Big Ten at Minnesota, Snyder spent six seasons on Jim Tressel’s staff at Youngstown State (1991-96). Snyder, who was the outside linebacker coach for three years (1991-93), was given the added responsibility of special teams coordinator and inside linebackers coach in 1994 and was promoted to defensive coordinator and secondary coach in 1996. During his tenure at Youngstown State, the Penguins won three NCAA Division I-AA National Championships (1991, 1993, 1994) and played in four consecutive National Championship games.
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Under Snyder, running back Ahmad Bradshaw was a two-time All-C-USA pick and ran for 19 touchdowns and 1,523 yards as a junior in 2006 to earn first-team all-league honors. Bradshaw was selected in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft (No. 250 overall) by the New York Giants and won two Super Bowls with the Giants (XLII, XLVI); he is one of just eight running backs in NFL history to be the leading rusher in two Super Bowls.
Snyder also has Big Ten coaching experience at Minnesota, where he worked with the defensive ends for four seasons (1997-2000) under former Gopher coach Glen Mason. Snyder helped develop defensive end Lamanzer Williams, a first-team All-American and first-team All-Big Ten honoree in 1997 who led the nation with 18 sacks. Williams was a sixth-round NFL Draft choice (No. 179 overall) in 1998 by Jacksonville. Snyder also worked with defensive end Karon Riley, who earned first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2000 and was taken in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft (No. 103 overall) by the Chicago Bears. In addition, Snyder coached Greg “Stylez” White, a seventh-round NFL Draft selection by Houston in 2002.
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Snyder was the head coach at Marshall for five seasons (2005-09) and helped lead the Thundering Herd transition from the Mid-American Conference to Conference USA. In Snyder’s final year in 2009, Marshall went 6-6 during the regular-season and earned a berth in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl. His program produced 40 all-conference selections, including 2006 Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year Albert McClellan, who had 18.5 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks his sophomore season. Snyder produced a 22-37 overall record at Marshall (17-23 Conference USA).
Snyder also coached NFL Draft picks Bobby Carpenter, Rob Reynolds and Matt Wilhelm at linebacker at OSU. Carpenter was a 2006 first-round draft pick (No. 18 overall) by the Dallas Cowboys, Reynolds was a fifth-round choice (No. 165 overall) by the Tennessee Titans in 2004, and Wilhelm was a fourth-round selection (No. 112 overall) by the San Diego Chargers in 2003. Wilhelm was a first-team All-American and first-team All-Big Ten linebacker on OSU’s 2002 National Championship team.
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Snyder spent two seasons (2010-11) as the defensive coordinator/linebackers coach at South Florida. Both of his defenses in Tampa ranked in the FBS Top 25 in rushing defense (22nd in 2010 at 125.6 ypg. and 15th in 2011 at 107.3 ypg.). During USF’s 2010 season that ended with an 8-5 record and a win over Clemson in the Meineke Car Care Bowl, the Bulls ranked 17th in total defense (317.9 ypg.) and 22nd in scoring defense (20.0 ppg.). Snyder helped mentor first-team All-BIG EAST defensive tackle Terrell McClain, who was selected in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft (No. 65 overall) by the Carolina Panthers. The Bulls were also one of the top defensive teams during the 2011 season in tackles for loss (No. 2 in FBS with 99; 8.25 pg.) and sacks (No. 4 with 39; 3.25 pg.).
Current Spartan co-defensive coordinator Mike Tressel was a graduate assistant linebackers coach for two seasons (2002-03) under Snyder at Ohio State. In addition, current MSU co-offensive coordinator/tight ends coach Jim Bollman was the offensive coordinator at Ohio State during Snyder’s four seasons at OSU, and Spartan offensive line coach Mark Staten was a graduate assistant for the Buckeyes in 2002 and 2003. Snyder mentored two-time first-team All-America and three-time first-team All-Big Ten linebacker A.J. Hawk for three of his four seasons in Columbus. Hawk was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers after winning the 2005 Lombardi Award his senior year at Ohio State.
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During Snyder’s stint as defensive coordinator at Texas A&M, two of his defensive linemen earned All-SEC honors, including consensus first-team All-American Damontre Moore in 2012. A third-round NFL Draft pick by the New York Giants (No. 81 overall) in 2013, Moore led the Aggies his junior season with 85 tackles, including 21 for losses and 12.5 sacks, to land on the All-SEC First Team. In 2014, true freshman Myles Garrett set a Texas A&M and SEC-freshman record with 11.5 sacks and was named a consensus first-team Freshman All-American as well as second-team All-SEC. During Texas A&M’s 11-2 campaign in 2012 that ended with a win in the Cotton Bowl Classic over Oklahoma, Snyder’s defense ranked 26th in the NCAA FBS in scoring defense, allowing 21.8 points per game.
Upon Dantonio’s departure to coach Cincinnati, Snyder was promoted to defensive coordinator at OSU for the 2004 season before leaving to become the head coach at Marshall. The 2004 Buckeyes went 8-4 and defeated Oklahoma State in the Alamo Bowl, 33-7.
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Prior to landing the head coaching position at Marshall, Snyder spent four seasons (2001-04) at Ohio State under former Buckeye coach Jim Tressel. During Snyder’s time at OSU, the Buckeyes posted a 40-11 record, including a victory over No. 1 Miami (Florida) in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl to win the 2002 National Championship.
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MARK SNYDER LINEBACKERS/SPECIAL TEAMS FIRST SEASON
Mark Snyder, a 26-year coaching veteran including 12 seasons as either a head coach or defensive coordinator, was named linebackers coach and special teams coordinator at Michigan State on Jan. 9.
Snyder’s first full-time coaching position came at Central Florida as the linebackers coach in 1990 and after serving as a graduate assistant at UCF in 1989.
For Snyder’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.
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In 1987, Snyder led the Southern Conference with 10 interceptions and was second on the team with 124 tackles his senior year at Marshall and helped lead the Herd to a landmark come-from-behind win at Louisville and a berth in Marshall’s first-ever National Championship game.
THE SNYDER FILE YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: First. Joined staff on Jan. 9, 2015, from Texas A&M.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in sport management and marketing from Marshall in 1988. PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College – One-year letterwinner as a free safety at Marshall (1987).
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PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College – Graduate assistant at Central Florida (1989); linebackers coach at Central Florida (1990); outside linebackers coach (1991-93), inside linebackers/special teams coach (1994-95) and defensive coordinator/secondary coach (1996) at Youngstown State; defensive ends coach at Minnesota (1997-2000); linebackers coach (2001-03) and defensive coordinator (2004) at Ohio State; head coach at Marshall (1995-99); defensive coordinator and linebackers coach (2010-11) at South Florida; defensive coordinator at Texas A&M (2012-14).
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FAMILY: Wife Beth and three children: Chelsea, Lindsay, and Shaylee.
POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach – 1999 Sun Bowl; 2001 Outback Bowl; 2002 Fiesta Bowl; 2003 Fiesta Bowl; 2014 Alamo Bowl; 2010 Meineke Car Care Bowl; 2013 Cotton Bowl; 2013 Chick-fil-A Bowl.
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Mark Staten is in his ninth year on the coaching staff at Michigan State and his fifth as the offensive line coach. He was promoted to offensive line coach in February 2011 after serving as the tight ends/tackles coach and recruiting coordinator for four years. Staten adds a mix of professional playing experience with an extensive coaching background.
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The past two seasons, Staten has developed the top offensive lines in the coaching tenure of Mark Dantonio. In 2014, the Spartans used a versatile eight-man playing rotation, which used five different starting lineups, to help clear the way for the best offensive attack in school history. Among the numerous records set last season, the Spartans rushed for the most yards (3,057) and touchdowns (44) in program history, and averaged 235.2 rushing yards per game, which ranked No. 19 in the NCAA Football Subdivision and was MSU’s highest
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single-season average since 2005. In addition, the Spartans featured the Big Ten’s second-ranked scoring offense (43.0 ppg.) and total offense (500.8 ypg.), figures which stood at No. 7 and No. 11 in the NCAA FBS, respectively. MSU also featured the No. 1 passing offense in the conference (265.6 ypg.). The offensive line paved the way for Jeremy Langford, who recorded a school-record 10 straight 100-yard rushing games to close out his career and tied MSU single-season records for most rushing touchdowns (22) and points (132). Junior Jack Allen, who was named a Rimington Trophy finalist for the nation’s most outstanding center, became just the fourth center in school history to earn first-team AllAmerica honors (USA TODAY). Allen also became the first Spartan center to garner firstteam All-Big Ten honors since 1998. Jack Conklin, a second-team All-Big Ten selection, enters his junior season in 2015 having started 23 consecutive games at left tackle; he has only allowed 2.5 sacks in 27 career games. Three-year starter Travis Jackson also picked up second-team all-league accolades in his first year as the starting left guard, while senior Connor Kruse started three different positions on the offensive line and produced the most knockdowns of his career. Junior Donavon Clark, who started all 13 games, split time between right guard and right tackle, and sophomore Kodi Kieler started eight games at right tackle.
Fifth-year senior Joel Foreman, who anchored the line from left guard, garnered first-team All-Big Ten honors by the coaches and media to become MSU’s first All-Big Ten first-team selection on the offensive line since 2004. Foreman also received national recognition, getting named on All-America teams by Yahoo! Sports (second team), Phil Steele (third team) and SI.com (honorable mention). He started more games (49) on the offensive line than any other Spartan in school history and tied the then-school record for most starts at any position.
The eight-man rotation at offensive line, which also included freshman Brian Allen and junior Brandon Clemons, gave up just 11 sacks (53 yards) in 2014, fewest in the Big Ten and tied for third fewest in the FBS.
Jackson started 10 of the last 11 games at center after missing the first three games with an ankle injury and went on to earn Freshman All-America honors from Phil Steele (first team) and CollegeFootballNews.com (second team). He was also named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team by ESPN.com, Yahoo! Sports and BTN.com.
For the fourth straight season, Staten mentored a Freshman All-American, as Brian Allen earned first-team honors from the Football Writers Association of America and Scout.com. Conklin earned first-team honors from the FWAA, Sporting News and CollegeFootballNews. com in 2013, Jack Allen was a first-team selection by the FWAA and Sporting News in 2012, and Jackson garnered Freshman All-America accolades in 2011 from Phil Steele and CollegeFootballNews.com.
Staten was instrumental in France’s successful move from the defensive line to starting left tackle and Fonoti’s transition from junior college to starting right tackle. Both were first-time starters on the offensive line in 2011 for the Spartans. Following their Spartan careers, France signed a free agent contract with Bengals in 2014 and is entering his second season in Cincinnati, while Fonoti signed a free agent deal with the San Francisco 49ers.
In 2013, a versatile group which saw as many as eight linemen in the playing rotation was one of the main reasons why Michigan State continued to improve throughout the year on the offensive side of the ball in its Big Ten and Rose Bowl Championship season. All five starters received postseason recognition, including left guard Blake Treadwell (second-team All-Big Ten, coaches and media), center Jack Allen (second-team All-Big Ten, media), right tackle Fou Fonoti (honorable mention All-Big Ten), right guard Dan France (honorable mention All-Big Ten) and Conklin (first-team Freshman All-American by Football Writers Association of America, Sporting News and CollegeFootballNews.com). In addition, Allen and Treadwell were each named to the ESPN.com Big Ten All-Bowl Team for their performances in the Rose Bowl Game victory over No. 5 Stanford. Jackson, Kruse and Clark also were instrumental to the line’s success. Michigan State not only protected first-year starting quarterback Connor Cook, as the line gave up just 17 sacks (second fewest in Big Ten and tied for 15th fewest in the FBS), but it also paved the way for Langford, who led the conference with 18 rushing touchdowns. When the game was on the line, the unit performed at its best – the Spartans ranked 16th in the FBS in fourth-quarter rushing (56.8 avg.) and ranked seventh in the nation in time of possession (33:19 per game). Michigan State had to deal with multiple injuries throughout the first half of 2012, including the loss of starters Fonoti and Jackson. The Spartans used six different starting combinations along the offensive line, but still managed to lead the way for first-team All-Big Ten selection Le’Veon Bell, who ranked first in the Big Ten and and third in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision in rushing, averaging 137.9 yards per game. Allen earned first-team Freshman All-America honors from both Sporting News and the Football Writers Association of America. Allen started five games at left guard, then started the last seven games of the season at center while replacing Jackson, who earned Freshman All-America honors in 2011. In addition, senior right guard Chris McDonald, the only Spartan offensive lineman to start every game in 2012, earned honorable mention All-Big Ten accolades for the second straight year. Heading into 2011, Michigan State’s offensive line had to replace three starters, but Staten helped mold a young group that featured just one senior starter into one of the best in the Big
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Ten. Although the Spartans had to use four different starting combinations on the offensive line, including three different starting centers, the unit allowed just 16 sacks, second fewest in the Big Ten and 19th fewest in the FBS.
As tight ends/tackles coach, Staten’s players collected All-Big Ten honors on seven occasions, including second-team tackle Pete Clifford (2007), second-team tackle Jesse Miller (2008), second-team tight end Charlie Gantt (2010) and second-team tackle D.J. Young (2010). In addition, Staten also helped Kellen Davis have his most productive year as a Spartan in 2007. Davis, a fifth-round NFL Draft pick by the Chicago Bears, recorded career highs in receptions (32), receiving yards (513) and touchdowns (6) as a senior. As recruiting coordinator, Staten helped put together a 2009 recruiting class that analysts ranked among the nation’s Top 25 (MaxPreps/Tom Lemming No. 12, PrepStar No. 15, Rivals.com No. 17 and Scouts, Inc. No. 21). The Spartans followed that effort with another stellar class in 2010 that was ranked among the nation’s Top 30 (MaxPreps/Tom Lemming No. 22, Rivals.com No. 29). Following the 2006 regular season, Staten was one of eight assistant coaches to follow head coach Mark Dantonio from Cincinnati to East Lansing. For Staten’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.
THE STATEN FILE FAMILY: Wife Dana and two children: Quinn and Maximus. YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Ninth. Joined staff on Nov. 30, 2006, from Cincinnati. PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College – Graduate assistant coach at MiamiOhio (2001); graduate assistant coach at Ohio State (2002-03); tight ends/tackles and recruiting coordinator at Cincinnati (2004-06). EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Miami-Ohio in 2001. PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College – Four-year starter as a defensive tackle at MiamiOhio (1989-92). Professional – Spent parts of two seasons in the National Football League, with the Cincinnati Bengals (1993) and New England Patriots (1993-94). POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach – 2003 Fiesta, 2004 Fiesta, 2004 Fort Worth, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl, 2012 Outback Bowl, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, 2014 Rose Bowl, 2015 Cotton Bowl.
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In May 2015, Mannie was elected to the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) Board of Directors.
A native of Steubenville, Ohio, Mannie taught and coached on the high school level for 10 years (1975-84). He spent nine of those years at his alma mater Steubenville Catholic Central where he coached football, wrestling and track. He began his coaching career as a student assistant at Akron in 1974, working with the offensive guards and centers. A former walk-on, Mannie became a three-year letterman and two-year starter at offensive guard for Akron from 1971-73. He started on the 1971 Zips team that finished 8-2 and ranked eighth nationally in the Division II polls. He earned his bachelor’s degree in health and physical education from Akron in 1974 and received a master’s degree in exercise science from Ohio State University in 1985. Married to the former Marianne Saccoccia, he and his wife have a daughter, Alaina Mannie Burghardt, who is a 2010 graduate of Michigan State University. For Mannie’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.
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Mannie is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa), the National Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (NSCA) and holds an honorary certification with the International Association of Resistance Trainers (IART). In May, 2002 at its annual conference in Salt Lake City, the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association awarded Mannie the title of Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC).
He served as a graduate assistant along with MSU head football coach Mark Dantonio at Ohio State in 1984, working with the Buckeyes’ Big Ten championship football team.
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KEN MANNIE HEAD STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH 21ST SEASON
In July 2014, Mannie was inducted into the USA Strength/Conditioning Coaches Hall of Fame, Collegiate Division, in recognition of over three decades of service and contributions to the strength and conditioning profession.
Prior to his arrival at Michigan State, Mannie spent nine years in a similar capacity at the University of Toledo (1985-94). He worked for Nick Saban in 1990 when the Rockets won a share of the Mid-American Conference title and finished 9-2.
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Ken Mannie enters his 21st year as Michigan State’s head strength and conditioning coach for football, while additionally directing and overseeing the strength and conditioning programs for all men’s and women’s sports. A 41-year coaching veteran, Mannie is the longesttenured head football strength and conditioning coach in the Big Ten Conference.
Mannie has been a keynote speaker and roundtable participant at several national conventions and seminars.
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In both 2006 and 2007, he was named to Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers in recognition for his numerous and ongoing educational efforts in the field of strength and conditioning and in bringing awareness to the anabolic drug abuse problem in sports. He has been recognized and is widely-published on his adamant stance against performanceenhancing drugs. In June 2007, the Michigan State Varsity S Club inducted him as an honorary member.
Since 2000, Mannie has written the monthly column “Powerline” for Coach and Athletic Director, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious coaching publication. He is also a frequent contributor to the Championship Performance newsletter.
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Mannie has coached numerous All-Americans, as well as a host of players who have gone on to have highly successful NFL careers. Additionally, he has served as a consultant to several NFL teams on training equipment, program design, and the organization and administration of testing protocols. Two of Mannie’s former graduate assistants are currently strength/conditioning assistants in the NFL; Mondray Gee (Seattle Seahawks), and Aaron McLaurin (New York Jets). The Spartan strength/conditioning coaching tree includes several former full-time, graduate assistants, or interns who are now either head or assistant strength and conditioning coaches in the Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12, and MAC.
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He also serves on the advisory boards for the National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA), the information-based Athletic Strength and Power (ASAP) website, and the Ultimate Strength and Conditioning website.
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He has written over 300 articles and four book chapters on the various aspects of strength/ conditioning, speed/power development, sports nutrition, motivation, athletics, and the anabolic drug abuse issue.
THE MANNIE FILE YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: 21st. Joined staff on Dec. 8, 1994, from Toledo. PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College — Graduate assistant at Ohio State (1984); head strength and conditioning coach at Toledo (1985-94). Also coached and taught at the high school level for 10 years.
PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College — Three-year letterman and two-year starter at offensive guard at Akron (1971-73). BOWL EXPERIENCE: Coach — 1985 Rose Bowl, 1995 Independence Bowl, 1996 Sun Bowl, 1997 Aloha Bowl, 2000 Florida Citrus Bowl, 2001 Silicon Valley Football Classic, 2003 Alamo Bowl, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl, 2012 Outback Bowl, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, 2014 Rose Bowl, 2015 Cotton Bowl.
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EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in health and physical education from Akron in 1974; master’s degree in health and physical education with an emphasis in exercise science from Ohio State in 1985.
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FAMILY: Wife Marianne and daughter Alaina.
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Allen oversees the day-to-day operations and budget of the football program. His duties include coordinating team travel, bowl game preparations, future scheduling and facility updates to the Skandalaris Football Center.
Allen previously spent 19 seasons on Glen Mason’s coaching staff at Kansas (1988-96) and Minnesota (19972006).
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TIM ALLEN DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS EIGHTH SEASON
In addition, Allen manages the summer camps program and serves as Dantonio’s liaison to the equipment staff, training room, video department, field maintenance and all athletic administration.
Allen came to Michigan State following 10 years at Minnesota where he served as assistant athletics director for football operations. During his tenure, the Golden Gophers made seven postseason bowl appearances, including five straight trips from 2002-06, and finished ranked among the nation’s Top 25 on two occasions (1999: ESPN/USA TODAY No. 17 and Associated Press No. 18; 2003: No. 17 ESPN/USA TODAY and AP No. 20). From 1999-2005, Minnesota averaged better than seven wins per season (50 total). Allen worked with Spartan linebackers/special teams coach Mark Snyder at Minnesota from 1997-2000.
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Tim Allen, who previously worked together with Spartan head coach Mark Dantonio and co-offensive coordinator/ running backs coach Dave Warner at Kansas in the early 1990s, is in his eighth season as director of football operations at Michigan State.
Allen previously spent 11 seasons at Kansas, first as a defensive graduate assistant in 1986 before being promoted to administrative assistant for football operations in 1987. He was retained when Mason became the Jayhawks’ head coach in 1988. During his stint in Lawrence, Allen was part of one of college football’s most dramatic turnarounds as Kansas recorded a pair of Aloha Bowl victories (1992 over BYU and 1995 over UCLA) and two Top 25 finishes (1992: AP No. 22 and United Press International No. 23; 1995: No. 9 AP and No. 10 UPI).
THE ALLEN FILE FAMILY: Wife Rochelle and four children: Brett, Brianna, Brooke and Brandon. YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Eighth. Joined staff on June 13, 2008, from Minnesota. PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College – Wide receivers coach (1982-83) and defensive backs coach/special teams coordinator (1984-85) at Bethel College; defensive graduate assistant (1986), administrative assistant for football operations (1987) and director of football operations (1988-96) at Kansas; assistant athletics director for football operations at Minnesota (1997-2006). EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in health, physical education and recreation from Bethel College in 1986. PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College – Two-year letterman as a wide receiver at Bethel College. POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach – 1984 NAIA Division II playoffs, 1992 Aloha Bowl, 1995 Aloha Bowl, 1999 Sun Bowl, 2000 MicronPC.com Bowl, 2002 Music City Bowl, 2003 Sun Bowl, 2004 Music City Bowl, 2005 Music City Bowl, 2006 Insight Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl, 2012 Outback Bowl, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, 2014 Rose Bowl, 2015 Cotton Bowl. Tommy Hoke is in his 12th year as associate head strength and conditioning coach at Michigan State. He was named a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC) in May 2010 by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa), which is the highest honor given to a strength and conditioning professional.
From 1982-85, he worked as an assistant football coach (wide receivers, 1982-83; defensive backs/special teams coordinator, 1984-85) and admissions counselor at his alma mater, Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas. In October 2003, Allen and members of the 1984 Threshers’ football team that posted an undefeated regular-season record (9-0) en route to winning the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) Championship and finishing second in the NAIA Division II final rankings were inducted into the Bethel College Athletic Hall of Fame. A native of Seneca, Kansas, Allen earned two letters as a wide receiver and was elected team captain as a senior at Bethel College. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in health, physical education and recreation from Bethel College in 1986. For Allen’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.
TOMMY HOKE ASSOCIATE HEAD STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH 12TH SEASON
Hoke came to Michigan State following eight seasons at Appalachian State (1996-2003), including three years as an assistant before being promoted to head strength and conditioning coach in 1999 by head football coach Jerry Moore. In his role as head strength and conditioning coach, he organized workouts for Appalachian State’s 20 varsity sports. A certified strength and conditioning specialist, Hoke played an integral part in helping Appalachian State football to a combined record of 67-30 (.691) from 1996-2003, including a 48-16 record (.750) in Southern Conference games. The Mountaineers made five-straight appearances in the NCAA I-AA playoffs from 1998-2002. During his tenure, 13 Appalachian State players were invited to National Football League training camps. Prior to his second stint at Appalachian State, Hoke spent one year as assistant strength and conditioning coach at Texas Tech (1995-96) where he worked primarily with the Red Raiders’ men’s basketball, women’s soccer, softball and track and field programs while assisting football.
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While at Kansas, he served as the academic liaison for football and organized the on-campus recruiting efforts in addition to his other football operations duties.
Along with head strength and conditioning coach Ken Mannie, Hoke has been instrumental in coordinating the “Fourth Quarter” and “Bottom Line” offseason conditioning programs that have been one of the key reasons for MSU’s success in the Coach Mark Dantonio era. He has worked with multiple All-Americans at Michigan State and numerous players who have gone on to play in the NFL.
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He began his coaching career as an assistant track and field coach at UNC Wilmington in 1991.
FAMILY: Wife April and one child: Wren Christopher.
A native of Durham, North Carolina, Hoke lettered in track and field at UNC Wilmington, competing in the javelin and shot put in 1990. He also participated in soccer in 1986.
YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Ninth on full-time staff as director of executive football operations.
For Hoke’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: College – Assistant to the recruiting coordinator at Michigan State (2000-03); assistant director of football operations at Michigan State (2004-05); assistant athletics director/director of football operations at Delaware State (2006).
FAMILY: Wife Rachel and two children: Drew and Jennifer. YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: 12th. Joined staff on April 26, 2004, from Appalachian State.
POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl, 2012 Outback Bowl, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, 2014 Rose Bowl, 2015 Cotton Bowl. Former Spartan assistant coach Dino Folino is in his 14th year as director of personnel/player development and relations at Michigan State.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in physical education from UNC Wilmington in 1990; master’s degree in exercise science from Appalachian State in 1993. PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College — Lettered in track and field at UNC Wilmington (1990). POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach — 1998 NCAA I-AA playoffs, 1999 NCAA I-AA playoffs, 2000 NCAA I-AA playoffs, 2001 NCAA I-AA playoffs, 2002 NCAA I-AA playoffs, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl, 2012 Outback Bowl, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, 2014 Rose Bowl, 2015 Cotton Bowl. Brad Lunsford is in his ninth year as a full-time member of the Spartan football staff as director of executive football operations.
Lunsford also organizes and coordinates all day-to-day football-related activities for head coach Mark Dantonio and serves as the football office’s liaison to the athletic communications staff.
Prior to spending the 2006 season at Delaware State, Lunsford worked for five years in the Michigan State football office. From September 2000 to May 2004, he was the assistant to the recruiting coordinator, managing all mailings for high school and junior college film requests, maintaining the program’s recruiting database and organizing a nationwide recruiting board. In 2003, he was employed by Palace Sports and Entertainment in Auburn Hills, Michigan, as a basketball operations intern for the WNBA’s Detroit Shock.
Folino previously spent seven years as the secondary coach at Michigan State (1988-94) under George Perles. During his tenure, the Spartans made four bowl appearances (1989 Gator, 1989 Aloha, 1990 Sun and 1993 Liberty) and won a share of the 1990 Big Ten Championship. In 1994, Michigan State led the Big Ten in passing defense (103.1 rating). In addition, Folino coached three first-team All-Big Ten selections: safety John Miller (1987-88), safety Harlon Barnett (1989) and cornerback Demetrice Martin (1994). Barnett, who now serves as co-defensive coordinator and secondary coach under ninth-year Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio, also earned first-team All-America honors from The Sporting News in 1989. For Folino’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.
THE FOLINO FILE FAMILY: Wife Anita and eight children: sons, Anthony, Chuck, John and Danny; and daughters, Alyse, Ann, Ellen and Carlyann. The couple also has 12 grandchildren: Johnny, Dano, Jack, Drew, George, Caroline, June, Charlie, Lilian, Nina, Luciano, and Gia. YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: 21st overall; 14th year since rejoining staff in 2002. PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College - Graduate assistant at Ohio State (1974-75); defensive backs coach at New Hampshiire (1976); defensive backs coach at Cincinnati (1977-80); defensive backs coach at Pittsburgh (1981-84); defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach at Pennsylvania (1985-86); defensive backs coach at Rice (1986-87); defensive backs coach at Michigan State (1988-94); defensive backs at Albion College (1995-96); defensive coordinator at Alma (1997); defensive backs coach and defensive coordinator at Vanderbilt (1998-2001).
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Upon earning his bachelor’s degree in public policy from Michigan State in May 2004, Lunsford changed roles and was promoted to assistant director of football operations. Serving in a graduate assistant capacity for the 2004 and 2005 seasons, he helped former Assistant Athletics Director/Director of Football Operations Mike Vollmar in all administrative duties, including recruiting functions, team travel and managing and training student administrative and recruiting aides. Lunsford completed his master’s degree in sports administration from MSU in December 2005.
at Albion College (1995-96).
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Lunsford spent one year at Delaware State, serving as the school’s first director of football operations. In his dual role as assistant athletics director, he oversaw all operations of the Hornet program in 2006, managing day-to-day administrative tasks while arranging team travel and scheduling.
He worked one season as a defensive coordinator at Alma College (1997) and two years as the defensive backs coach
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BRAD LUNSFORD DIRECTOR OF EXECUTIVE FOOTBALL OPERATIONS NINTH SEASON
In addition, he supervises the comp ticket program for MSU players during the regular season and postseason; develops all administrative manuals for the program; plus assists in planning the yearly calendar as well as camps and clinics.
Prior to accepting a position in athletics administration, he spent 27 years in the college coaching ranks. Folino returned to Michigan State following four years at Vanderbilt (1998-2001), where he coached the secondary and served as defensive coordinator under Woody Widenhofer.
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Lunsford’s primary responsibilities include coordinating team travel, preseason camp, training table and food services as well as administrative oversight over all practice sessions.
DINO FOLINO DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL/ PLAYER DEVELOPMENT & RELATIONS 14TH SEASON
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Folino’s responsibilities include coordinating football student-athlete housing and summer jobs program, high school coaches clinics and football fantasy camp. In addition, he serves as the football office’s liaison to National Football League scouts, student-athlete support services, sports marketing department, MSU Football Players Association and Michigan High School Football Coaches Association.
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PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College — assistant track and field coach at UNC Wilmington (1991); assistant strength and conditioning coach at Appalachian State (1992-95); assistant strength and conditioning coach at Texas Tech (1995-96); assistant strength and conditioning coach at Appalachian State (1996-1998); head strength and conditioning coach at Appalachian State (1999-2003).
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in public policy from Michigan State in 2004; master’s degree in sports administration from Michigan State in 2005.
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Hoke first arrived on the Appalachian State campus in 1992, working for four years as assistant strength and conditioning coach (1992-95).
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in education from Villanova in 1971; master’s degree in educational administration from Ohio State in 1975. POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach – 1975 Rose Bowl, 1976 Rose Bowl, 1976 NCAA Division II Playoffs, 1982 Sugar Bowl, 1983 Cotton Bowl, 1984 Fiesta Bowl, 1989 Gator Bowl, 1989 Aloha Bowl, 1990 Sun Bowl, 1993 Liberty Bowl, 1996 NCAA Division III Playoffs, 2003 Alamo Bowl, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl, 2012 Outback Bowl, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, 2014 Rose Bowl, 2015 Cotton Bowl.
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PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College – Three-year starter at safety for Villanova.
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COACHING/SUPPORT STAFF Curtis Blackwell is in his third season at Michigan State as the director of college advancement and performance.
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Blackwell has previous coaching experience in high school (Detroit Martin Luther King, 2003-05, 2007; Detroit Mackenize, 2006) and spent nine years as the co-director of the “Sound Mind, Sound Body” Football Academy, a program devoted to high school student-athletes who aspire to play in college that emphasizes the importance of both academics and athletics.
CURTIS BLACKWELL DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE ADVANCEMENT AND PERFORMANCE THIRD SEASON
One of Blackwell’s primary duties is to mentor current student-athletes, with a focus on leadership, graduation and career objectives. He also plays a key role in the development and implementation of strategic plans in football recruiting. In addition, Blackwell works on the continuing development of relationships with youth football programs throughout the state of Michigan.
A four-year letterwinner as a defensive back at Hampton University, Blackwell received his bachelor’s degree in sport management in 2000. He earned his master’s degree in sports administration from Baylor in 2002.
THE BLACKWELL FILE FAMILY: Daughter Sanyiah. YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Third. Joined staff on Aug. 2, 2013. PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: High School - Assistant coach at Detroit Martin Luther King (2003-05, 2007); assistant coach at Detroit Mackenzie (2006). EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in sport management from Hampton in 2000; master’s degree in sports administration from Baylor in 2002. PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College – Four-year letterwinner (1996-99) as a defensive back at Hampton University POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Player –1997 Division I-AA Playoffs, 1998 Division I-AA Playoffs, 1999 Heritage Bowl. Coach – 2014 Rose Bowl, 2015 Cotton Bowl.
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Former Michigan State safety Lorenzo Guess is in his fourth year as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Michigan State. Guess is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and certified by USA Weightlifting as a level one sports performance coach.
Mike Vorkapich, who was promoted to associate head strength and conditioning coach in 2009, has added the title of director of sport science to his resume as he enters his 20th year on staff at Michigan State. A former Spartan linebacker, Vorkapich rejoins the football program in 2015 after a 10-year hiatus in which he directed the men’s basketball, hockey and both golf programs. In addition to developing the first sport science program for MSU Athletics and assisting with the football team, Vorkapich will continue to oversee hockey and golf. Vorkapich got his start at Michigan State as a graduate assistant from 1995-97.
MIKE VORKAPICH ASSOCIATE HEAD STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH/ DIRECTOR OF SPORT SCIENCE 20TH YEAR AT MSU
In his 19 seasons at MSU, Vorkapich has been a part of a combined 18 conference championships, five bowl games, seven men’s basketball Final Fours, one women’s basketball Final Four, three men’s ice hockey Frozen Fours and two National Championships (2000 men’s basketball and 2007 men’s ice hockey). He has played an integral part in the development of numerous athletes who have gone on to professional careers in the NFL, NHL, NBA, WNBA, and golf.
Between his stints at MSU, Vorkapich held similar positions at the University of Notre Dame (1998) and the University of Cincinnati (1997-1998). A native of Leamington, Ontario, Vorkapich received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physical education and exercise science from MSU. A published author and featured clinic speaker, Vorkapich was named a “Master Strength & Conditioning Coach” in 2010 by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA), and is also certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). One of four family members to play a sport at MSU, Vorkapich lettered as a linebacker for the Spartans during the 1994 season, while father, Mike Sr. and brother, Steve both played baseball. His nephew, Brock Makaric, is currently a walk-on wide receiver for the Spartans. A member of the board of directors for the Varsity “S” Club at MSU, Vorkapich was named recipient of the Henry Bullough Service Award by the Varsity “S” Club in 2014.
THE VORKAPICH FILE YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: 20th overall; 18th on full-time strength and conditioning staff; two as a graduate assistant (1995-97) on strength and conditioning staff. PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College – assistant strength and conditioning coach at Notre Dame (1997); assistant strength and conditioning coach at Cincinnati (1997-98 – Humanitarian Bowl). EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in physical education from Michigan State in 1994; master’s degree in exercise science from Michigan State in 1997. PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College – One-year letterwinner (1994) as a linebacker at Michigan State. Member of 1993 Liberty Bowl team.
Guess, who previously worked with Mark Dantonio at Cincinnati as a staff assistant in 2006, has 10 years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach at the collegiate level. Dantonio also served as Guess’ position coach for three seasons in East Lansing (1998-2000). LORENZO GUESS ASSISTANT STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH FOURTH SEASON
A native of Wayne, Michigan, Guess spent two seasons (2010-11) as an assistant director of strength and conditioning at Notre Dame while working with head coach Brian Kelly.
Guess also worked with Kelly for one season at Cincinnati as a tight ends coach, helping the Bearcats to a 12-1 record in 2009 and an appearance in the Sugar Bowl following UC’s second straight BIG EAST Championship. Guess mentored Ben Guidugli, who earned second-team All-BIG EAST honors after ranking fourth on the team with 27 receptions for 364 yards and three touchdowns. Prior to coaching at Cincinnati, Guess worked on the strength and conditioning staffs at South Florida (2009), Alcorn State (2008), Kentucky State (2007), Cincinnati (2006) and Tiffin (2005). Guess served as the assistant strength and conditioning coach at South Florida while working with the men’s basketball team for one season, and was the head strength and conditioning coach at Alcorn State. In 2007, Guess was the secondary coach at Kentucky State and doubled as the football strength and conditioning coach. He held the same positions in 2005 at Tiffin. Guess earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State in 2002 and graduated from Tiffin University in 2007 with a master’s degree in business administration. He was an Academic All-Big Ten selection in 1998. While at Michigan State, Guess was a four-year letterwinner in football (1998-2001) and also earned two letters with the basketball team. As a safety, Guess helped Michigan State defeat Florida in the 2000 Citrus Bowl and Fresno State in the 2001 Silicon Valley Bowl. He was part of two Big Ten titles and an NCAA Final Four appearance (1999) with the Spartan basketball team. Guess played in 45 career games and recorded 111 tackles, including 4.0 for loss (21 yards) and 3.0 sacks (18 yards), to go along with five interceptions (72 yards) and 14 passes defended. Guess tallied a career-high 47 tackles, six pass break-ups and four interceptions as a senior in 2001. In 1999, Guess was one of the components on a defense that ranked No. 1 in the Big Ten in rushing defense, and during the 2000 season, MSU led the conference in both total defense and pass defense. Guess attended Wayne (Michigan) Memorial High School.
THE GUESS FILE FAMILY: Wife Bianca and daughter Nadia. YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Fourth. Joined staff on June 6, 2012, from Notre Dame. PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College – Secondary coach/assistant strength and conditioning coach at Tiffin University (2005); staff assistant at Cincinnati (2006); secondary coach/football strength and conditioning coach at Kentucky State (2007); head strength and conditioning coach at Alcorn State (2008); assistant strength and conditioning coach at South Florida (2009); tight ends coach at Cincinnati (2009); assistant director of strength and conditioning at Notre Dame (2010-11). EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary social science from Michigan State in 2002; master’s degree in business administration from Tiffin University in 2007. PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College – Four-year letterman as a safety at Michigan State (1998-2001). POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Player – 2000 Citrus Bowl, 2001 Silicon Valley Classic. Coach – 2007 International Bowl, 2010 Sugar Bowl, 2010 Sun Bowl, 2011 Champs Sports Bowl, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, 2014 Rose Bowl, 2015 Cotton Bowl.
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COACHING/SUPPORT STAFF Bill Burghardt is in his fourth year as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Spartans.
BILL BURGHARDT ASSISTANT STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH FOURTH SEASON
Burghardt is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
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RYAN MANALAC FOOTBALL OPERATIONS ASSISTANT FIRST SEASON
Manalac assisted the defense, primarily the linebackers, during the 2012 and 2014 seasons, and worked with the running backs during MSU’s Big Ten and Rose Bowl Championship season in 2013. He also helped coordinate the scout team.
A four-year letterman for the Bearcats from 2005-08, Manalac spent his first three years in the program playing for Mark Dantonio. He started all 14 games for Cincinnati as a senior in 2008, including the 2009 Orange Bowl against Virginia Tech, and recorded a career-best 82 tackles to lead the team. Manalac ranked second on the Bearcats in tackles as a junior with 76, including a career-high 5.5 for losses. A native of Pickerington, Ohio, Manalac earned his bachelor of business administration from Cincinnati in December 2008. As a senior, he was presented the C-Club Strothman Award for academic and athletic excellence.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: College – Strength and conditioning graduate assistant at Michigan State (2010-11); assistant strength and conditioning coach at United States Military Academy (2011).
Manalac joined the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent for preseason camp in August 2009. After being waived, he later signed with the team’s practice squad before being promoted to the 53-man roster in January 2010.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Michigan State in 2009; master’s degree in kinesiology from Michigan State in 2011.
Manalac received his master’s degree in kinesiology at Michigan State in December 2012 and is currently pursuing a second master’s degree in education. He is married to the former Carly Dietz. The couple have an infant daughter, Bailey.
POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach – 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl, 2012 Outback Bowl, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, 2014 Rose Bowl, 2015 Cotton Bowl. Matt Mueller is in his sixth year working with the Michigan State football program, his second as director of on-campus recruiting. He previously spent four years as an operations intern. Mueller’s main responsibility is helping organize the recruiting efforts for the Spartans. Mueller spent two years as an operations intern at Colorado before coming to MSU in 2010.
Mueller graduated from Grand Valley State in May 2006 with a degree in physical education and a minor in elementary education. He played football one season for the Lakers as a wide receiver as the team won its first NCAA Championship in 2002. He then was a student assistant as the team defended its title in 2003 and worked with the team through his graduation in 2006.
Proulx joined the Spartan football staff in 2008 as a sport operations assistant. SIMONE PROULX Proulx received her bachelor’s degree in health studies with HEAD FOOTBALL COACH EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR a specialization in bioethics from Michigan State. She also earned her master’s degree from MSU in sports administraEIGHTH SEASON tion. Married to Derek Proulx, the couple have a daughter, Gemma. Former Spartan linebacker Steve Gardiner is in his second season as a graduate assistant. Gardiner will assist coaching the defensive line after helping with the running backs in 2014. He will also help coordinate special teams for the second year in a row.
A native of Negaunee, Michigan, Mueller is married to the former Elizabeth Luehmann. The couple have a daughter, Olivia.
Gardiner was a three-year starter for Coach Mark Crabtree at Coffman High School in Dublin, Ohio, and set school single-season records for tackles (172) and tackles for loss (24) as a senior while helping Coffman (13-1) advance to the Division I state semifinals. He also became the Shamrocks’ all-time leader in tackles (363) in 2007.
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A four-year letterwinner under head coach Mark Dantonio, Gardiner recorded 43 tackles in 44 career games for the Spartans from 2009-12. He registered a career-high 21 tackles during MSU’s Big Ten Championship season in 2010, including 13 on special teams. Gardiner tallied 17 stops in 13 games of action, including three starts, in 2011 as MSU tied a then-school record with 11 victories and defeated No. 18 Georgia in the Outback Bowl.
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Mueller began his college career at Michigan Tech, redshirting the 1999 season and playing wide receiver in 2000 and 2001.
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MATT MUELLER DIRECTOR OF ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING SECOND SEASON
Prior to his arrival in Colorado in 2008, he served as the wide receivers coach for a year-and-a-half (spanning two spring seasons and one fall) at Independence (Kansas) Community College. He also taught math courses at Independence.
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Proulx plays a vital role in the recruiting efforts for the Spartans, helping coordinate and manage special events, official visits and mailings. She implements the strategic recruiting priorities as set by MSU head coach Mark Dantonio and the football staff. Proulx also supervises the Spartan Aide student program.
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Simone Proulx is in her eighth year working with the Spartan football program, her second as head football coach executive administrator.
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YEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Fourth. Joined staff on July 1, 2012, from United States Military Academy.
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After earning his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in kinesiology in 2009, Burghardt worked as a graduate student volunteer on the Spartan strength and conditioning staff in 2009-10. He received his master’s degree in kinesiology in 2011 from MSU.
Manalac manages and maintains all social media networks used for recruiting. In addition, he coordinates all recruiting related special events and mailings in conjunction with the recruiting coordinator.
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Burghardt, who spent two seasons (2010-11) as a strength and conditioning graduate assistant at Michigan State, rejoined the Spartan program in July 2012 following a sixmonth stint as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. Burghardt worked directly with the Cadet hockey and wrestling teams at West Point, organizing, designing and implementing all aspects of the strength and conditioning programs.
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Former Cincinnati linebacker Ryan Manalac is in his fifth year working with the Michigan State football program, his first as a football operations assistant. He previously spent three seasons as a graduate assistant (2012-14) and during the 2011 season, he served as one of the football program’s video interns.
Gardiner received his bachelor’s degree in packaging from MSU in December 2012. He is currently pursuing his master’s degree in kinesiology.
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ANDREW HAWKEN GRADUATE ASSISTANT / OFFENSE
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Matt Adolph is in his first season at Michigan State where he will be assisting and analyzing operations of both the recruiting department and coaching staff. Adolph previously worked with the Spartan football program in the spring of 2014. Adolph spent the 2014-2015 NFL season and draft with the San Francisco 49ers in the scouting department, assisting with both the college and professional scouting processes. Adolph earned his bachelor’s degree in business management in 2014 from Kentucky while playing long snapper for the Wildcats. During this time he was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll. MATT ADOLPH RECRUITING INTERN
A four-year starter at running back for Coach Irv Sigler III at Grandville (Mich.) High School, Hawken finished his prep career with 4,029 rushing yards.
Former Toledo tight end Colby Kratch is in his first season as an offensive graduate assistant coach at Michigan State. Kratch will primarily work with the offensive line under Mark Staten. A two-year letterwinner for the Rockets, Kratch played two years of junior college football at North Dakota State College of Science from 2009-10 before joining the Rockets for the 2011 and 2012 seasons. Kratch earned his bachelor’s degree in broadcasting from UT in 2013. COLBY KRATCH GRADUATE ASSISTANT / OFFENSE
Following graduation, Kratch was an offensive intern for the Rockets in 2012 and was an offensive graduate assistant in 2013.
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A Chicago native, Johnson began his collegiate football career at North Iowa Community College before transferring to Miami (Ohio) University. A two-year letterwinner (1997-98) for the RedHawks as a safety, Johnson was a member of the 1998 team that went 10-1 and tied for the Mid-American Conference East Division title. He was selected in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft (No. 122 overall) by Arizona and played one season (1999) with the Cardinals. Johnson also was on practice squads for the Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys.
Johnson graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Miami in 2006 and earned his master’s degree in kinesiology from Michigan State in 2015. Nick Ruffing is in his sixth year with the Michigan State football program, his first as a recruiting intern.
Kratch’s father, Bob Kratch, played eight years in the NFL for the New York Giants and New England Patriots.
Ruffing served as a graduate assistant during the 2011 season, assisting offensive line coach Mark Staten, and was a video intern in 2012 and 2013.
Former NFL defensive back De’Angelo Smith is in his second year working at Michigan State, his first as a graduate assistant. He will be working primarily with the defensive backs under Harlon Barnett. Last season, Smith served as an operations assistant for the Spartans.
DE’ANGELO SMITH GRADUATE ASSISTANT / DEFENSE
His grandfather, Dave Adolph, coached in the NFL and collegiate level with over 35 years of experience.
Following his playing career, Johnson spent over eight years in law enforcement (2003-11), serving as a police officer before participating in the NFL Players Association Coaching Internship Program. He was an assistant in 2012 at Central State (Ohio) University, coaching the defensive backs and special teams.
Kratch grew up in Watertown, Minnesota, where he was a three-year letterwinner in football and hockey at WatertownMayer High School. He made all-conference in football as a senior.
Smith was a three-year letterwinner as both a cornerback and safety at Cincinnati (2006-08), including three years (2004-06) under former UC coach and current MSU head coach Mark Dantonio. As a senior in 2008, Smith was named recipient of UC’s Brig Owens Award (outstanding back) after tallying 53 tackles, 10 pass break-ups and a pair of interceptions in helping the Bearcats win the Big East Championship and land a berth in the Orange Bowl against Virginia Tech. As a junior in 2007, Smith earned second-team All-BIG EAST honors and set a Bearcat single-season record with eight interceptions, which also tied for most in the NCAA FBS.
A native of Dublin, Ohio, Adolph was an honor roll student and three-sport athlete who played linebacker, tight end and long snapper at Jerome High School.
Former NFL Draft pick Paris Johnson is in his third season working with the Michigan State football program, his first as a recruiting intern. He served as a defensive graduate assistant at MSU in 2013-14, primarily working with the defensive backs under secondary coach Harlon Barnett.
Hawken graduated from Michigan State with his bachelor’s degree in supply chain management in December 2009. He began his coaching career with assistant positions at Grandville High School and Jenison High School before joining Augustana (Ill.) College as the linebackers coach in 2012. Hawken spent the previous two seasons (2013-14) as the linebackers coach at Wartburg (Iowa) College.
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A four-year letterwinner for the Spartans from 2006-09, Hawken appeared in 49 career games, including 10 starting assignments at fullback. Originally a linebacker, Hawken switched to the offensive side of the ball upon Mark Dantonio’s arrival to East Lansing in 2007. Although primarily used as a blocker, Hawken also recorded 33 career receptions for 236 yards and three touchdowns. He was presented the team’s Iron Man Award as a senior in 2009 and played in three bowl games for the Spartans (2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl).
Hawken is one of just 20 players in Michigan State history to earn Academic All-Big Ten honors four times, and he also was a College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District selection on three occasions.
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Former Spartan fullback Andrew Hawken begins his first season as a graduate assistant at Michigan State. Hawken will assist coaching the running backs under Dave Warner.
Ruffing returns to MSU after serving as the scouting/player personnel intern for the Detroit Lions in 2014. The East Lansing, Michigan, native previously spent two years (2009-10) working as a graduate assistant in the weight room under Ken Mannie. NICK RUFFING RECRUITING INTERN
Ruffing also served as an assistant coach for five years under Bill Feraco at East Lansing High School. He was a two-year letterman as an offensive tackle at East Lansing High School where he played for Coach Jeff Smith.
Ruffing earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and a specialization in coaching from Michigan State in 2008. He received his master’s degree in kinesiology/sports administration from MSU in December 2011.
Smith was selected in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft (No. 143 overall) by the Dallas Cowboys. He played in seven games during the 2009 NFL season for the Detroit Lions, recording 16 tackles. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Smith earned first-team all-state honors as a senior while playing for Independence High School. He graduated from Cincinnati in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Smith is currently pursuing a master’s degree in education.
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COACHING/SUPPORT STAFF Marinez is responsible for the issuing, inventory and maintenance of all equipment for the football program. He also handles the budgeting and purchasing for the football equipment room. In addition, Marinez supervises the student managers. Prior to arriving at Michigan State, Marinez completed internships with the San Francisco 49ers and was a full-time member of the Detroit Lions equipment staff. DYLAN MARINEZ HEAD EQUIPMENT MANAGER
Juan Moreno is in his sixth year working at Michigan State as an equipment manager, his first with the football program. Moreno, who has been an equipment manager at MSU since 2010, primarily worked with the baseball, field hockey and volleyball teams before moving to football. Moreno helps coordinate all of the equipment for the football program and assists with supervision of the student managers.
Nogle brings international and Olympic experience to the MSU staff. In 1984, she worked with volleyball at the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, and in 1985 and 1986, she worked at the U.S. Olympic Sports Festivals in Baton Rouge and Houston. Nogle was the athletic trainer for the U.S. women’s basketball team at the 1987 World University Games in Yugoslavia. She was also selected to work with the U.S. Rowing Team at the Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea in 1988.
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Matt Harper is in his seventh year working at Michigan State as the director of football technology. Harper coordinates all of the video filming at MSU’s practices and games, supervises the video student intern staff, and provides support for all of the digital technology in the program. In addition, he works with external companies on the maintenance of all Michigan State’s video systems and platforms in the Skandalaris Football Center.
Her family includes her husband Carlton, son, Bryce, and daughter, Tracy. Tracy was a fouryear letterwinner (2010-13) on the Spartan women’s basketball team.
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Prior to his work at Miami, Yager worked as the associate athletic trainer/head football ATC at Eastern Illinois University from March 2010 until July 2012, director of athletic training services at Radford University from June 2008 to March 2010, and the head athletic trainer at Ferrum College from August 2005 until May 2008.
Harper spent six seasons in a similar position at Northwestern (2002-05 and 2007-08).
Harper graduated from Michigan State in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in telecommunication. During his time as an undergraduate, he worked with the football program as a student manager. He is married to the former Carrie Kusiak and the couple have two children: Belle (7) and Austin (4).
Yager completed his undergraduate degree at Grand Valley State University and attained his master’s of science from Virginia Tech University.
In addition to providing support for all of the digital platforms in the Skandalaris Football Center, Martin shoots and produces original video content for both internal and external purposes. He also helps supervise the student staff, and manage various social media accounts for the football program.
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Martin graduated from Michigan State in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in media arts and technology.
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Justin Martin is in his third year as the assistant director of football technology at Michigan State. Martin previously worked in the football video department for four years as a video intern.
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Jager was an assistant athletic trainer at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, from July 2012 to July 2013. He was involved with the daily health care needs of the studentathletes in the Hurricane football program.
MATT HARPER DIRECTOR/FOOTBALL TECHNOLOGY
Harper has been named the Big Ten video coordinator of the year by the Collegiate Sports Video Association twice in his career. He first earned the award in 2009-10 and received the honor again in 2013-14 for his work during MSU’s Big Ten and Rose Bowl Championship season.
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David Jager enters his third season working with the Spartan football program as an athletic trainer. Jager, who was hired on Aug. 1, 2013, also assists with the oversight of men’s and women’s tennis.
Moreno graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish in 2008. He is married to Sarah Moreno, who is from Appleton, Wisconsin.
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Nogle earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education in 1979 and a master’s degree in 1983, both from San Diego State University, and her Ph.D. from MSU in 2001. Her research focused on the mastery of the NATA’s competencies and clinical proficiencies program. In addition to her sport responsibilities, she coordinates the mental health program for the student athletes, inventory of pharmaceutical supplies, and supervising the head-of-sport meetings for undergraduate student athletic trainers.
Before arriving at Michigan State, Moreno was an equipment manager at Georgetown University, and also held intern positions with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Green Bay Packers.
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She was also honored in March of 2012 with the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association (GLATA) Outstanding Educator Award. The award recognizes those members who have significantly contributed to the education of the GLATA members through academic presentations, published manuscripts or editorials, and educational program development.
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In June 2012, Nogle was inducted into the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Hall of Fame. She was recognized in 2004 by receiving the NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award. She has also received the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award in 1999, the NATA Service Award in 1998, and the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society Hall of Fame Award. In 2006, she was named a recipient of the Jack Breslin Outstanding Staff Award for Michigan State University. In April 2008, Nogle was honored with the San Diego State University Robert J. Moore Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Marinez graduated from Michigan State with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. He is married to Anne Marinez; the couple have a son, Rudy.
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Nogle was honored with the Tim Kerin Award at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) annual convention in St. Louis, Missouri, in June 2015. The award recognizes one individual each year for outstanding service by an athletic trainer. The award itself is shaped like a three-leaf clover. Each leaf represents one of Tim Kerin’s finest qualities: service, dedication and integrity.
Dylan Marinez is in his 10th season at Michigan State as a football equipment manager, his first as head equipment manager.
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Longtime Spartan trainer and Hall of Famer Dr. Sally Nogle is in her 32nd year as a member of the Michigan State athletic training staff. Nogle, who started at MSU in October 1983, was promoted to the position of head athletic trainer at Michigan State University on July 1, 2013. Nogle was previously the associate head athletic trainer working with the Spartan football team and the staff athletic trainer for the field hockey team and men’s and women’s tennis teams.
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In his 12th year at MSU and 27th year overall in intercollegiate athletics, Todd Edwards serves as Director of Academic Services for Student-Athletes as well as head academic coordinator for the Spartan Football program. His primary responsibility is overseeing academic support, which includes detailed monitoring of degree progress and eligibility. He also assists with the overall management of the unit and supervises the seven academic coordinators that serve all MSU sport programs.
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Over the last 11 seasons (2004-14), Spartan football has produced 145 Academic All-Big Ten selections, including 11 following the 2014 season. MSU had a school-record and Big TODD EDWARDS Ten-best 18 Academic All-Big Ten selections in 2005, and 17 during MSU’s Big Ten and Rose Bowl Championship season DIRECTOR / ACADEMIC in 2013. During that time, the Spartans have also had nine seSERVICES lections to the Academic All-America team. Edwards has been one of the main reasons why 142 student-athletes have graduated under MSU head coach Mark Dantonio. Michigan State has placed three student-athletes in the National Football Foundation ScholarAthlete Class (Kirk Cousins in 2011; Max Bullough in 2013; Mike Sadler in 2014) in the past four years, equaling Duke for the most of any school in the NCAA FBS. Sadler became MSU’s first four-time Academic All-American and was a finalist for the 2014 William V. Campbell Trophy (nation’s top scholar-athlete). Bullough also earned first-team Academic All-America accolades in 2013 following his second-team selection in 2012. In 2009, Blair White became the program’s first Academic All-America First Team selection since 1993 with his 3.89 GPA in human biology. Two other former Spartan leaders, center Chris Morris and quarterback Drew Stanton, also received second-team Academic All-America accolades in 2005.
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Prior to arriving in East Lansing, Edwards served as academic coordinator for the football program at Colorado State University (1998-2004). During his time there, the Rams had 78 Academic All-Conference selections as well as six Academic All-America picks. The Rams also enjoyed considerable success on the field, winning three Mountain West Conference titles (1999, 2000, 2002) and earning five consecutive bowl bids (1999-2003).
Mandy Chandler enters her 18th year as a member of Student Athlete Support Services (SASS). As an associate director of SASS, she is responsible for the oversight of one academic coordinator and the learning specialist while also serving as the academic coordinator for football and volleyball. She coordinates the bi-annual graduation open house celebrating the academic success of MSU’s recent graduates. Chandler has also worked with the NCAA’s Life Skills program, as she organized and facilitated the MSU outreach program and assisted in the organization of the career night. Prior to coming to Michigan State, Chandler served as the Administrative Assistant for Event Management/Student Services at the University of Missouri. She is a graduate of Purdue University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in management and her master’s degree in education with an emphasis in higher education. While attending graduate school, Chandler served as a graduate assistant in Purdue’s Academic Support Services. MANDY CHANDLER ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/ SASS
Mandy is married to MSU head wrestling coach designate Roger Chandler, and they have two daughters. She is the daughter of George Smith, who is Athletic Director and recently retired head football coach at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Smith’s Raiders won 361 games, six Florida State Championships and two national championships during his tenure. In 2008, Smith won the Power of Influence Award, which is given by the American Coaches Association and the American Football Coaches Foundation to honor a high school football coach for their effect on players, school and community.
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From 1989-97, Edwards coached football in various positions at Southern Illinois, Colorado State, Oklahoma, South Dakota Tech and Westmar (Iowa). A native of Stroud, Oklahoma, Edwards earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and economics in 1989 from Tabor College (Kansas), where he was a three-year starter as a defensive lineman. He holds an M. Ed. in education and human resource studies from Colorado State University. Edwards is a former member of the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A) where he currently serves on the Board of Directors as Region III Director. He’s also a member of the National Football Foundation.
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CODY COX GRADUATE ASST./ OPERATIONS
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Edwards is married to the former Kari Clifford of Sioux City, Iowa, and they have five children.
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Elliott Daniels enters his 13th year at Student-Athlete Support Services serving in various capacities, currently as Director of Learning and Retention for Student-Athletes at SASS. In this role, he assists the Associate Athletic Director/SASS Director with the overall management and daily operation of the Student-Athlete Services Unit, supervises full-time staff, graduate assistants and interns, and administers programming for the Spartan football program. Responsibilities include implementing academic resources and services, developing retention strategies, monitoring progress through graduation, and assisting with all academic and university related areas for at-risk and good standing student-athletes. Ensuring that all studentELLIOTT DANIELS athletes receive effective and efficient services, Daniels has DIRECTOR / LEARNING oversight of learning and retention services, which includes RETENTION learning disability services, learning assistant and tutorial programming, while managing transition programs and facets of student-athlete development programming for Spartan football. Throughout his time at MSU, Daniels has worked with various programs including balancing both the men’s basketball and football teams from 2007-2012. During this time, both teams posted highs or all-time highs in several GPA categories multiple times and have maintained high APR standards. Other programs Daniels has worked with include men’s golf, wrestling and women’s basketball. In addition, he has served as special assistant to the faculty athletic representative and chair for MSU’s Athletic Council. He also is an active member of various organizations including Minority Opportunities Athletic Administration (MOAA), National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), and National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A). He served as Chair of the N4A Ethnic Concerns Committee from 2012-2013 and received N4A Individual Certification in 2011. A native of Chicago, Daniels attended Eastern Michigan University where he was a football student-athlete. A three-year letterwinner for the Eagles (1999-2001), Daniels was one of the top scholars on the team, being awarded numerous Athletic Director Honor Roll awards while earning a spot on the All-MAC Academic Team three times. He earned a bachelor’s of business administration in management from EMU in April 2003 and completed a master’s of science in sports administration from MSU in June 2005. Daniels and his wife Tisha have a daughter.
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• MSU was one of just three teams in the NCAA FBS, along with Ohio State and Marshall, to average more than 235 yards in both rushing and passing. The Spartans averaged 235.2 yards rushing with a school-record 44 TDs and 265.6 yards passing with 26 TDs. Twelve different offensive players scored touchdowns in 2014 for the Spartans, including 10 with at least two touchdowns.
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• Connor Cook led the Big Ten in passing (247.2 ypg.) and ranked second in the NCAA FBS in passing yards per completion (15.2). He ranked second in the Big Ten and 19th in the FBS in passing efficiency (149.4 rating), and also ranked among the Big Ten leaders in passing yards (3,214), touchdown passes (second with 24), total offense (third with 253.4 ypg.) and completion percentage (sixth at .581).
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Cook finished the 2014 season ranked among MSU’s single-season leaders in TD passes (second with 24), passing yards (third with 3,214 yards), 200-yard passing games (tied for third with 10), passing efficiency (fifth with 149.4 rating), pass attempts (sixth with 365) and pass completions (ninth with 212).
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Cook tied a school record, shared by Kirk Cousins and Drew Stanton, by throwing for a TD pass in 16 straight games (streak snapped at Maryland Nov. 15). Cook threw for at least 200 yards in seven of eight Big Ten games, and led the league in passing in conference games (257.9 ypg.).
• Michigan State, which capped off an 11-2 season (7-1 Big Ten) with a dramatic 20-point comeback win over Baylor (No. 4 AP/No. 5 CFP) in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic, finished ranked No. 5 in the final 2014 Associated Press and USA TODAY/Amway Coaches Polls. The Spartans finished ranked among the nation’s top five for the second year in a row (No. 3 in both polls in 2013) - a program first since 1965-66. It also marked MSU’s 14th Top 10 finish in the history of the AP Poll. It marked MSU’s fifth Top 10 finish in the history of the USA TODAY Coaches Poll (began administering the poll in 1991), including its third under MSU head coach Mark Dantonio. Dantonio has led Michigan State to Top 25 finishes in five of the last seven seasons (2008: No. 24 in both polls; 2010: No. 14 in both polls; 2011: No. 10 USA TODAY/No. 11 AP; 2013: No. 3 in both polls; and 2014: No. 5 in both polls). • With its 42-41 Cotton Bowl Classic victory over Baylor, MSU extended its schoolrecord bowl winning streak to four games, tied for the longest in Big Ten history (2012 Outback over No. 18 Georgia, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings over TCU, 2014 Rose Bowl over No. 5 Stanford, 2015 Cotton Bowl over No. 4 Baylor). Michigan State is one of just five schools in the NCAA FBS to win bowl games in each of the last four seasons (LouisianaLafayette, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas A&M). • MSU’s 20-point comeback win over Baylor (trailed 41-21 entering the fourth quarter) in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic was the biggest in Spartan postseason history (previous: down 16-0 at halftime to Georgia in the 2012 Outback Bowl). In addition, it marked the second-largest comeback win in Cotton Bowl Classic history (22 points by Notre Dame in 1979; the Irish trailed 34-12 with 7:37 left in the fourth quarter and rallied to defeat Houston, 35-34). • With a 42-12 record, the 2014 senior class equaled the 2013 class as the winningest in school history (2013). • Michigan State was ranked in The Associated Press Top 10 in 14 of the 17 polls released in 2014. It marked the most weeks MSU spent in the AP Top 10 in one season since 1966 (entire season). The Spartans also spent the whole season ranked in the Top 15 and finished No. 5.
Cook was named one of 20 semifinalists for the Maxwell Award, which is given annually to the collegiate player of the year, and one of 16 semifinalists for the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award. • Jeremy Langford closed out his career by rushing for more than 100 yards in a schoolrecord 10 straight games. He had 162 yards on 27 carries in the Cotton Bowl Classic against Baylor. In just two seasons as the starter, Langford rushed for 40 touchdowns, second most in school history. His 22 touchdowns in 2014 tied a school record (shared with Javon Ringer). Langford also finished his Spartan career ranked among MSU’s all-time leaders in 100-yard rushing games (third with 18), rushing yards (eighth with 2,967) and carries (ninth with 577). • Tony Lippett, the 2014 Big Ten Receiver of the Year, became the first Spartan receiver since Charles Rogers in 2002 to lead the Big Ten in receiving yards (1,198; 92.2 ypg.). Lippett finished his career ranked among MSU’s all-time leaders in receptions (second with 149), receiving yards (fifth with 2,247) and TD receptions (tied for eighth with 15). • The offensive line allowed just 11 sacks, the fewest in the Big Ten and tied for third fewest in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision. SPARTAN OFFENSE PRODUCTIVE AND HIGHLY EFFICIENT – • Michigan State’s offense was not only incredibly productive in 2014, but also remarkably efficient, scoring touchdowns on 41 percent of its possessions (.412 percent, 70-of-171). The Spartans also scored on 49 percent of their possessions (84-of-171, 70 touchdowns, 14 field goals). [Not including drives of two plays or fewer to end a half]. • MSU outscored teams in the first half by 204 points (335-131) and in the first quarter by 124 points (166-42). • Michigan State scored at least 45 points in six games, marking the most amount of times MSU scored at least 45 points in a single season (five in 1948 and 1978).
SPARTAN OFFENSIVE NOTES FROM 2014 – • Michigan State’s offense in 2014 was the most prolific in school history. The Spartans set school single-season records for points (559), total offense (6,510 yards; 500.8 yards per game), offensive touchdowns (70), rushing touchdowns (44), scoring average (43.0 points per game), rushing yards (3,057) and first downs (321). • MSU ranked second in the Big Ten and seventh in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision in scoring, averaging a school-record 43.0 points per game. • Michigan State also ranked second in the Big Ten and 11th in the NCAA FBS in total offense, averaging a school-record 500.8 yards per game. In addition, MSU ranked No. 1 in the Big Ten in passing offense (265.6 ypg.) and fifth in the Big Ten and 19th in the FBS in rushing offense (235.3 ypg.).
Jeremy Langford closed out his career by rushing for more than 100 yards in a schoolrecord 10 consecutive games.
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2014 NOTES • The Spartans put pressure on the quarterback, as they ranked first in the Big Ten and eighth in the FBS in sacks (3.23 per game; 42 total). Shilique Calhoun led the team with eight sacks.
• Michigan State collected more than 500 yards of total offense seven times in 2014 (564 vs. Jacksonville State, 533 vs. Wyoming, 532 vs. Purdue, 662 vs. Indiana, 536 vs. Ohio State; 520 vs. Rutgers; 552 vs. Baylor).
• Michigan State ranked fourth in the Big Ten and eighth in the FBS in third-down conversion defense (57 of 182, .313) in 2014. • MSU ranked tied for third in the FBS in first downs allowed (199) and first in rushing first downs allowed (67).
• Since the Big Ten began awarding stat champions in all games in 1985, Michigan State is only the second team in conference history to lead the league in rushing defense four years in a row (Michigan, 1990-93). MSU’s 88.5 rushing yards allowed was the eighthlowest total in school history.
Category Rushing Offense Passing Offense Total Offense Scoring Offense Rushing Defense Passing Defense Total Defense Scoring Defense Passing Efficiency Pass Efficiency Defense Turnover Margin Net Punting Punt Returns Kickoff Returns
Stat Avg. 235.2 265.6 500.8 43.0 88.5 227.3 315.8 21.5 148.5 113.1 +1.46 35.6 5.5 24.0
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NCAA 19th 35th 11th 7th 1st 60th 8th 22nd 22nd 21st 2nd 98th 101st 15th
• Michigan State led the NCAA FBS in rushing defense in 2014, allowing just 88.5 ypg. It marked the fourth time MSU has led the NCAA in rushing defense (1952: 83.9 ypg.; 1965: school-record 47.3 ypg.; 1987: 69.8 ypg.). MSU ranked No. 2 in the FBS in rushing defense in 2013 (86.6 ypg.). Alabama, MSU and Stanford are the only three schools in the FBS to rank in the Top 10 in rushing defense the past four seasons.
• MSU has finished in the Top 25 nationally in rushing defense five times in the last six seasons, including four straight in the Top 10 (24th in 2009; ninth in 2011; eighth in 2012; second in 2013; first in 2014).
SPARTAN DEFENSE RANKED AMONG NATION’S BEST ONCE AGAIN IN 2014 – • Michigan State, which ranked No. 1 in the Big Ten from 2011-13 in total defense and rushing defense, led the conference for the fourth straight year in rushing defense (88.5 ypg.) and ranked fourth in total defense in 2014 (315.8 ypg.).
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• Defensive end Marcus Rush finished his career with the most starts (53) of any position player in Michigan State history.
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• Michigan State has ranked among the FBS Top 25 in pass efficiency defense the past four seasons (18th in 2011; 4th in 2012; 1st in 2013; 21st in 2014).
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Michigan State led the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision in rushing defense (88.5 ypg.) and ranked in the Top 10 in total defense for the fourth year in a row.
Individual Statistics (Top 25) Rushing Yards: Jeremy Langford (19th with 1,522 rushing yards) Rushing Yards Per Game: Jeremy Langford (20th at 117.1 yards per game) Rushing Touchdowns: Jeremy Langford (6th with 22 rushing TDs) Passing Yards Per Completion: Connor Cook (2nd at 15.2 yards per completion) Passing Efficiency: Connor Cook (19th with 149.4 rating) Receiving Yards: Tony Lippett (13th with 1,198 receiving yards) Receiving Yards Per Game: Tony Lippett (19th at 92.2 yards per game) Touchdown Receptions: Tony Lippett (12th with 11 TD receptions) Scoring: Jeremy Langford (9th at 10.2 points per game); Michael Geiger (24th at 8.8 ppg.) Kickoff Returns: R.J. Shelton (24th at 25.6 yards per kickoff return) Yards Per Receptions: Keith Mumphery (16th at 19.0 yards per catch); Tony Lippett (24th at 18.4 yards per catch)
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NCAA INDIVIDUAL STAT LEADERS – Here’s a glance at how Michigan State ranked among the NCAA individual stat leaders in 2014:
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BIG TEN/NCAA STAT LEADERS – Here’s a glance at how Michigan State ranked among the Big Ten and NCAA stat leaders in 2014:
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• The Spartans are the only team in the FBS to rank in the Top 10 in both total defense and rushing defense the past four seasons. MSU ranked No. 1 in the nation in rushing defense (88.5 ypg.) and No. 8 in total defense (315.8 ypg.) in 2014.
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SPARTAN DEFENSIVE NOTES FROM 2014 – • Since 2011, Michigan State’s defense has been one of the most consistent in the NCAA FBS. The Spartans are the only team to rank in the FBS Top 10 in total defense the past four seasons (No. 6 in 2011, No. 4 in 2012, No. 2 in 2013, No. 8 in 2014).
SPARTANS LEAD BIG TEN, RANK NO. 2 IN FBS IN TURNOVER MARGIN – • The Spartans ranked No. 2 in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision in turnover margin (+1.46 per game) in 2014. MSU was +19 in the turnover department and forced 34 turnovers (16 fumbles, 18 interceptions), which ranked No. 1 in the Big Ten and third most in the FBS. Conversely, the Spartans turned the ball over just 15 times (six fumbles, nine interceptions), fewest in the Big Ten.
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• Against Eastern Michigan (73 points) and Wyoming (56 points), MSU scored 50 points in back-to-back games for the first time since 1978. In addition, the Spartans scored 50 points three times in 2014 (Indiana, 56) for the first time since 1978.
2015 OUTLOOK
• Michigan State ranked No. 1 in the NCAA FBS in time of possession (35:21). Under Mark Dantonio, Michigan State is 58-10 (.853) when leading in time of possession, including a 45-7 record (.865) since 2010.
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BOWL HISTORY
HONORS & AWARDS
SPARTAN HISTORY
SPARTAN RECORDS
2014 RECAP
COACHING STAFF
2015 SPARTANS
2015 OUTLOOK
2014 HONORS & AWARDS BRIAN ALLEN (Fr., Guard/Center) • FWAA Freshman All-American • Scout.com Freshman All-American (first team) • Athlon Sports All-Freshman Team (third team) • CollegeFootballNews.com All-Freshman Team (honorable mention) • ESPN.com Big Ten All-Freshman Team (first team) • BTN.com Big Ten All-Freshman Team (first team)
CONNOR COOK (Jr., Quarterback) • Coaches All-Big Ten (second team) • Media All-Big Ten (second team) • Athlon Sports All-Big Ten (second team) • Phil Steele All-Big Ten (second team) • Maxwell Award semifinalist (one of 20) • Davey O’Brien Award semifinalist (one of 16) • Academic All-Big Ten • MSU Outstanding Underclass Back-Offense • Manning Award one of eight “Stars of the Week” vs. Indiana
JACK ALLEN (Jr., Center) • USA TODAY All-American (first team) • Associated Press All-American (third team) • Athlon Sports All-American (fourth team) • Phil Steele All-American (fourth team) • SI.com All-American (honorable mention) • Rimington Trophy Finalist (one of six) • Associated Press All-Bowl Team • SI.com All-Bowl Team • ESPN.com Big Ten All-Bowl Team • BTN.com All-Big Ten Postseason Team • Coaches All-Big Ten (first team) • Media All-Big Ten (first team) • ESPN.com All-Big Ten (first team) • Athlon Sports All-Big Ten (first team) • Phil Steele All-Big Ten (first team) • Academic All-Big Ten • MSU Up Front Award-Offense (outstanding lineman)
ED DAVIS (Jr., Linebacker) • Coaches All-Big Ten (honorable mention) • Media All-Big Ten (honorable mention) • MSU Outstanding Underclass LinemanDefense
AARON BURBRIDGE (Jr., Wide Receiver) • MSU Tommy Love Award (most improved: offense) SHILIQUE CALHOUN (Jr., Defensive End) • FWAA All-American (second team) • Walter Camp All-American (second team) • Phil Steele All-American (second team) • Athlon Sports All-American (fourth team) • SI.com All-American (honorable mention) • Coaches All-Big Ten (first team) • Media All-Big Ten (first team) • ESPN.com All-Big Ten (first team) • Athlon Sports All-Big Ten (first team) • Phil Steele All-Big Ten (first team) • Lombardi Award semifinalist (one of 12) • Chuck Bednarik Award semifinalist (one of 20) • Lott IMPACT Trophy quarterfinalist (one of 20) • MSU Up Front Award-Defense (outstanding lineman) • Team captain JACK CONKLIN (So., Offensive Tackle) • Athlon Sports All-American (fourth team) • CollegeFootballNews.com All-Sophomore Team (first team) • BTN.com All-Big Ten (first team) • Coaches All-Big Ten (second team) • Media All-Big Ten (second team) • Athlon Sports All-Big Ten (second team) • Phil Steele All-Big Ten (second team) • MSU Outstanding Underclass LinemanOffense
KURTIS DRUMMOND (Sr.-5, Safety) • FWAA All-American (first team) • Phil Steele All-American (first team) • USA TODAY All-American (second team) • Associated Press All-American (third team) • Athlon Sports All-American (third team) • SI.com All-American (honorable mention) • Tatum-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year • Coaches All-Big Ten (first team) • Media All-Big Ten (first team) • BTN.com All-Big Ten (first team) • Athlon Sports All-Big Ten (first team) • Phil Steele All-Big Ten (first team) • Accepted invitation to play in 2015 Senior Bowl • MSU Downtown Coaches Club Award (most outstanding senior: defense) • Team captain MICHAEL GEIGER (So., Placekicker) • Academic All-Big Ten CHRIS FREY (Fr., Linebacker) • BTN.com Big Ten All-Freshman Team (honorable mention) MYLAN HICKS (Sr.-5, Linebacker) • MSU Biggie Munn Award (most inspirational: defense) NICK HILL (Sr., Running Back) • MSU Jim Adams Award (unsung hero: offense) TRAVIS JACKSON (Sr.-5, Offensive Lineman) • Coaches All-Big Ten (second team) • Media All-Big Ten (second team) • Athlon Sports All-Big Ten (second team) • Phil Steele All-Big Ten (second team) • Academic All-Big Ten • Team captain • MSU Biggie Munn Award (most inspirational: offense) TAIWAN JONES (Sr., Linebacker) • Coaches All-Big Ten (second team) • Athlon Sports All-Big Ten (second team) • Phil Steele All-Big Ten (second team) • Media All-Big Ten (honorable mention) • Accepted invitation to play in 2015 East-West Shrine Game • MSU President’s Award (senior lineman: perseverance) KODI KIELER (So., Offensive Line) • ESPN.com Big Ten All-Bowl Team
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CONNOR KRUSE (Sr.-5, Offensive Line) • MSU President’s Award (senior lineman: perseverance) PAUL LANG (Jr., Tight End) • Academic All-Big Ten JEREMY LANGFORD (Sr.-5, Running Back) • Phil Steele All-Big Ten (third team) • Coaches All-Big Ten (honorable mention) • Media All-Big Ten (honorable mention) • Accepted invitation to play in 2015 Senior Bowl • MSU Downtown Coaches Club Award (most outstanding senior: offense) • MSU President’s Award (senior back: perseverance) TONY LIPPETT (Sr.-5, Wide Receiver) • Richter-Howard Big Ten Receiver of the Year • Phil Steele All-American (fourth team) • BTN.com All-Big Ten Postseason Team • Coaches All-Big Ten (first team) • Media All-Big Ten (first team) • ESPN.com All-Big Ten (first team) • BTN.com All-Big Ten (first team) • Athlon Sports All-Big Ten (first team) • Phil Steele All-American (first team) • Governor’s Award (Team MVP) • MSU Downtown Coaches Club Award (most outstanding senior: offense) • Accepted invitation to play in 2015 Senior Bowl MATT MACKSOOD (So., Wide Receiver) • Academic All-Big Ten MALIK McDOWELL (Fr., Defensive Tackle) • FWAA Freshman All-American • Athlon Sports All-Freshman Team (third team) • ESPN.com Big Ten All-Freshman Team (first team) • BTN.com Big Ten All-Freshman Team (first team) BENNY McGOWAN (So., Offensive Guard) • Academic All-Big Ten MARK MEYERS (So., Safety) • Academic All-Big Ten KEITH MUMPHERY (Sr.-5, Wide Receiver) • MSU Clarence Underwood Sportsmanship Award • MSU Football Players Association Community Service Award • Big Ten Sportsmanship Award Award (MSU recipient) • Nominated for the Allstate Good Works Team for his community service involvement • Accepted invitation to play in 2015 East-West Shrine Game MONTAE NICHOLSON (Fr., Safety) • ESPN.com Big Ten All-Freshman Team (first team) • BTN.com Big Ten All-Freshman Team (first team) TYLER O’CONNOR (So., Quarterback) • Academic All-Big Ten
JOSIAH PRICE (So., Tight End) • CollegeFootballNews.com All-Sophomore Team (honorable mention) • Athlon Sports All-Big Ten (second team) • Phil Steele All-Big Ten (second team) • Coaches All-Big Ten (honorable mention) • Media All-Big Ten (honorable mention) • Academic All-Big Ten MARCUS RUSH (Sr.-5, Defensive Line) • Coaches All-Big Ten (honorable mention) • Media All-Big Ten (honorable mention) • MSU Downtown Coaches Club Award (most outstanding senior: defense) • MSU President’s Award (senior lineman: perseverance) • Accepted invitation to play in 2015 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl MIKE SADLER (Sr., Punter) • Finalist for William V. Campbell Trophy (nation’s premier scholar-athlete award) • National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Class of 2014 • CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team • CoSIDA Academic All-District 5 First Team • Coaches All-Big Ten (honorable mention) • Media All-Big Ten (honorable mention) • Academic All-Big Ten • MSU Downtown Coaches Club Award (most outstanding senior: special teams) • MSU Potsy Ross Award (top scholar-athlete) • Accepted invitation to play in 2015 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl R.J. SHELTON (So., Wide Receiver) • Athlon Sports All-Big Ten (second-team kick returner) • Phil Steele All-Big Ten (second-team kick returner) • CFPA National Kick Returner of the Week (Nov. 29 vs. Michigan) • Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week (Nov. 29 vs. Penn State) LAWRENCE THOMAS (Jr., Defensive Lineman) • MSU Tommy Love Award (most improved: defense) TRAE WAYNES (Jr., Cornerback) • Walter Camp All-American (second team) • Sporting News All-American (second team) • Athlon Sports All-American (second team) • Associated Press All-American (third team) • Phil Steele All-American (third team) • SI.com All-American (honorable mention) • Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist (one of 15) • Coaches All-Big Ten (first team) • Media All-Big Ten (first team) • ESPN.com All-Big Ten (first team) • Athlon Sports All-Big Ten (first team) • Phil Steele All-Big Ten (first team) • MSU Jim Adams Award (unsung hero: defense) RJ WILLIAMSON (Jr., Safety) • BTN.com All-Big Ten Postseason Team • MSU Outstanding Underclass Back-Defense MARK DANTONIO (Head Coach) • Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Watch List DAVE WARNER (Co-Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs) • Frank Broyles Award nominee (nation’s top assistant coach)
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2014 FINAL STATISTICS (11-2 overall, 7-1 Big Ten) SCORE W, 45-7 L, 27-46 W, 73-14 W, 56-14 W, 27-22 W, 45-31 W, 56-17 W, 35-11 L, 37-49 W, 37-15 W, 45-3 W, 34-10 W, 42-41
ATTENDANCE 75,127 59,456 73,846 74,227 75,923 40,217 44,403 76,331 76,409 51,802 70,902 99,902 71,464
SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 MSU 166 Opponents 42
2 169 89
3 103 65
4 121 84
OT -
TOTAL 559 280
AVG. 43.0 21.5
TEAM STATISTICS
TOTAL 3294 1522 622 316 173 6510 4105
AVG. 253.4 117.1 47.8 24.3 34.6 500.8 315.8
TD 22 9 5 2 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 44 18
YPG 247.2 30.2 17.6 265.6 227.3
LG 65 76 80 30 33 13 23 15 32 8 15 23 12 5 1 1 0 80 75
YPG 117.1 47.8 24.3 11.4 6.5 6.2 5.5 12.4 3.9 14.7 3.0 2.2 4.4 5.0 0.1 0.1 -4.6 235.2 88.5
RECEIVING PLAYER T. Lippett M. Kings A. Burbridge K. Mumphery J. Price R.J. Shelton J. Langford AJ Troup J. Lyles M. Madaris N. Hill D. Williams A. Sims T. Barksdale D. Arnett A. Gleichert T. Pendleton P. Lang MSU OPPONENTS
G 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 10 13 12 13 13 7 7 4 9 12 13 13 13
NO. 65 29 29 26 26 16 11 7 5 5 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 236 234
YDS. 1198 404 358 495 374 173 62 113 74 56 48 32 26 16 11 12 2 -1 3453 2955
AVG. 18.4 13.9 12.3 19.0 14.4 10.8 5.6 16.1 14.8 11.2 12.0 10.7 8.7 8.0 5.5 12.0 2.0 -1.0 14.6 12.6
ALL-PURPOSE YARDS PLAYER G RUSH J. Langford 13 1522 T. Lippett 13 51 R.J. Shelton 13 148 N. Hill 13 622 M. Kings 13 71 K. Mumphery 13 85 A. Burbridge 13 39 J. Price 13 0 D. Williams 13 316 AJ Troup 10 0 C. Cook 13 80 J. Lyles 13 0 MSU 13 3057 OPPONENTS 13 1150
REC. 62 1198 173 48 404 495 358 374 32 113 0 74 3453 2955
PR 0 0 0 0 122 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 127 190
FIELD GOALS PLAYER 1-19 M. Geiger 0-0 MSU 0-0 OPPONENTS 0-0
30-39 7-10 7-10 1-1
40-49 3-8 3-8 5-10
20-29 4-4 4-4 3-3
TD 11 1 1 3 6 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 17
KOR 0 0 793 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 865 1144
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IR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 128 128
TOTAL 14-22 14-22 9-15
LG 71 50 39 62 67 24 18 33 21 24 16 17 20 9 6 12 2 0 71 79
YPG 92.2 31.1 27.5 38.1 28.8 13.3 4.8 11.3 5.7 4.7 3.7 2.5 3.7 2.3 2.8 1.3 0.2 -0.1 265.6 227.3
TOTAL 1584 1249 1114 700 597 580 397 374 348 113 80 74 7630 5567
YPG 121.8 96.1 85.7 53.8 45.9 44.6 30.5 28.8 26.8 11.3 6.2 5.7 586.9 428.2
PCT. 63.6 63.6 60.0
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PASS 3214 0 0 0 151 3453 2955
AVG. 5.5 5.8 5.9 7.0 14.2 1.6 5.9 5.2 25.5 2.9 4.9 14.5 3.7 1.2 1.0 1.0 -2.6 5.1 3.2
LG 71 33 17 71 79
BOWL HISTORY
RUSH 80 1522 622 316 22 3057 1150
NET 1522 622 316 148 85 80 71 62 51 44 39 29 22 5 1 1 -41 3057 1150
TD 24 2 0 26 17
HONORS & AWARDS
PLAYS 416 276 107 54 22 994 807
GAIN LOSS 1565 43 644 22 326 10 150 2 85 0 160 80 76 5 67 5 51 0 47 3 42 3 29 0 22 0 8 3 1 0 1 0 0 41 3274 217 1578 428
YDS. 3214 151 88 3453 2955
SPARTAN HISTORY
G 13 13 13 13 5 13 13
OPPONENTS 199 67 112 20 1150 363 3.2 88.5 18 2955 234-444-18 6.7 12.6 227.3 17 4105 807 5.1 315.8 51-1144 22.4 18-190 10.6 9-128 14.2 22-16 73-581 77-3094-40.2 24:39 57-182 (31%) 10/21 (48%)
ATT. 276 107 54 21 6 51 12 12 2 15 8 2 6 4 1 1 16 594 363
PCT. 58.1 75.0 63.2 59.0 52.7
SPARTAN RECORDS
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYER C. Cook J. Langford N. Hill D. Williams T. O’Connor MSU OPPONENTS
MSU 321 153 154 14 3057 594 5.1 235.2 44 3453 236-400-9 8.6 14.6 265.6 26 6510 994 6.5 500.8 36-865 24.0 22-127 5.8 18-128 7.1 13-6 80-754 52-2143-41.2 35:21 97/194 (50%) 9/17 (53%)
G 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 5 13 3 13 13 5 1 10 13 9 13 13
ATT. INT. 365 8 16 1 19 0 400 8 444 18
2014 RECAP
FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp.-Att.-Int. Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: No.-Yards Kickoff Return Average PUNT RETURNS: No.-Yards Punt Return Average INT RETURNS: No.-Yards Interception Return Average FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards PUNTING: No.-Yards-Avg. TIME OF POSSESSION/Game THIRD-DOWN Conversions (Pct.) FOURTH-DOWN Conversions (Pct.)
RUSHING PLAYER J. Langford N. Hill D. Williams R.J. Shelton K. Mumphery C. Cook M. Kings D. Terry T. Lippett G. Holmes A. Burbridge M. Geiger T. O’Connor P-M. Williams C. Kruse L. Thomas TEAM MSU OPPONENTS
RTNG COMP. 149.36 212 183.02 12 102.06 12 148.46 236 113.14 234
COACHING STAFF
+ Cotton Bowl Classic, Dallas, Texas | Rankings: Associated Press
G 13 5 5 13 13
2015 SPARTANS
OPPONENT JACKSONVILLE STATE at #3 Oregon EASTERN MICHIGAN WYOMING #19 NEBRASKA at Purdue at Indiana MICHIGAN #13 OHIO STATE at Maryland RUTGERS at Penn State vs. #4 Baylor +
PASSING PLAYER C. Cook T. O’Connor D. Terry MSU OPPONENTS
2015 OUTLOOK
RESULTS DATE Aug. 29 Sept. 6 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Nov. 29 Jan. 1
LG 42 42 48
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PUNTING PLAYER M. Sadler MSU OPPONENTS
G 13 13 13
KICKOFFS PLAYER K. Cronin MSU OPPONENTS
G 13 13 13
NO. 52 58 77
NO. 99 99 55
YDS. 2143 2143 3094
YDS. 6279 6279 3370
AVG. 41.2 41.2 40.2
AVG. 63.4 63.4 61.3
LG 66 66 65
TB 46 46 19
OB RETN 2 -2 22.4 0 24.0
REC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
FG 0-0 14-22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14-22 9-15
I20 15 15 16
BLK 0 0 0
NET -40.3 36.9
YDLN -24 28
SCORING PLAYER TD J. Langford 22 M. Geiger 0 T. Lippett 12 N. Hill 9 J. Price 6 D. Williams 5 R.J. Shelton 5 K. Mumphery 4 AJ Troup 2 C. Cook 2 RJ Williamson 2 T. O’Connor 2 D. Harris 1 A. Burbidge 1 M. Kings 1 K. Cronin 0 MSU 74 OPPONENTS 36
CONVERSIONS RUN PASS KICK 0 0 0 0 0 72-72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1-1 0 0-1 73-73 0-2 3-3 31-31
SAF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DXP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PTS 132 114 72 54 36 30 30 24 12 12 12 12 6 6 6 1 559 280
PUNT RETURNS PLAYER M. Kings A. Sims RJ Williamson MSU OPPONENTS
G 13 7 13 13 13
NO. 20 1 1 22 18
YDS. 122 3 2 127 190
AVG. 6.1 3.0 2.0 5.8 10.6
TD 0 0 0 0 0
LG 43 3 2 43 62
KICKOFF RETURNS PLAYER R.J. Shelton N. Hill R. Bullough T. Pendleton MSU OPPONENTS
G 13 13 13 13 13 13
NO. 31 2 2 1 36 51
YDS. 793 30 23 19 865 1144
AVG. 25.6 15.0 11.5 19.0 24.0 22.4
TD 1 0 0 0 1 0
LG 90 17 13 19 90 52
INTERCEPTION RETURNS PLAYER G K. Drummond 13 T. Waynes 13 RJ Williamson 13 R. Bullough 13 D. Hicks 13 N. Tompkins 1 A. Colquhoun 11 D. Harris 13 T. Jones 13 MSU 13 OPPONENTS 13
NO. 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 18 9
YDS. 52 0 60 -1 0 2 0 15 0 128 128
AVG. 13.0 0.0 20.0 -0.5 0.0 2.0 0.0 15.0 0.0 7.1 14.2
TD 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0
LG 19 0 29 0 0 2 0 15 0 29 37
FUMBLE RETURNS PLAYER S. Calhoun MSU OPPONENTS
G 13 13 13
NO. 1 1 1
YDS. 38 38 2
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AVG. 38.0 38.0 2.0
TD 0 0 0
LG 38 38 2
DEFENSIVE STATISTICS PLAYER G SOLO ASST. TOTAL TFL-YDS. SACKS-YDS. FF FR PBU BLK K. Drummond 13 54 18 72 5.0-15 - 1-0 11 T. Jones 13 31 29 60 12.5-42 4.0-19 - 2-0 2 RJ Williamson 13 34 25 59 0.5-1 5 E. Davis 13 31 27 58 12.0-48 7.0-33 1 2 D. Harris 13 26 22 48 3.5-9 0.5-4 2 1-0 1 T. Waynes 13 34 12 46 2.0-9 1.0-4 - 1-0 8 S. Calhoun 13 28 11 39 12.5-109 8.0-91 1 1-38 1 M. Rush 13 22 15 37 10.5-66 7.5-60 2 3 1 M. Nicholson 13 18 13 31 - 2-0 L. Thomas 13 9 21 30 4.5-19 3.0-16 - 1-0 1 R. Bullough 13 15 14 29 4.0-17 3.5-17 - 1-0 J. Heath 13 11 18 29 5.0-22 2.5-19 D. Hicks 13 19 9 28 1.0-3 3 D. Cox 13 19 7 26 2.0-20 1.0-14 1 1-0 2 C. Frey 13 8 11 19 - 1-0 M. Hicks 9 12 7 19 1.5-5 1.0-5 4 M. McDowell 13 10 5 15 4.5-21 1.5-15 J. Reschke 8 6 7 13 - 2 A. Colquhoun 11 7 5 12 2 D. Cooper 13 5 5 10 2.0-14 1.0-9 - 1-0 1 M. Meyers 13 5 3 8 - 1 J. Edmondson 11 4 4 8 - 1-0 J. Powell 9 3 2 5 S. Jones 8 2 2 4 M. Sweat 2 2 2 4 0.5-2 0.5-2 T. Lippett 13 4 4 4 K. Cronin 13 3 3 J. Conklin 13 2 1 3 D. Knox 8 3 3 M. Sadler 13 1 2 3 T. Pepper 13 2 2 M. Kings 13 1 1 2 M. Madaris 12 1 1 2 C. Evans 3 1 1 B. Clemons 13 1 1 0.5-1 S. Harrington 3 1 1 - 1-0 C. Laneaux 7 1 1 E. Jones 12 1 1 1 D. Fennell 1 1 1 - 1 C. Cook 13 1 1 J. Kittredge 1 1 1 K. Kieler 13 1 1 J. Langford 13 1 1 N. Tompkins 1 A. Burbridge 13 - 1-0 50 2 MSU 13 433 308 741 84-423 42-308 11 16-38 OPPONENTS 13 529 438 967 52-149 11-53 5 6-2 39 0
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BOWL HISTORY
HONORS & AWARDS
SPARTAN HISTORY
SPARTAN RECORDS
2014 RECAP
COACHING STAFF
2015 SPARTANS
2015 OUTLOOK
2014 FINAL STATISTICS
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2014 FINAL STATISTICS 2014 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICAL LEADERS PASSING (ATT.-COMP.-INT.-YDS.-TD) Cook (12-13-0-285-3) Cook (29-47-2-343-2) Cook (5-6-0-83-2) Cook (8-12-0-126-2) Cook (11-29-1-234-1) Cook (19-37-1-238-3) Cook (24-32-1-332-3) Cook (12-22-0-227-1) Cook (25-45-0-358-2) Cook (14-31-0-240-0) Cook (16-24-0-254-2) Cook (13-25-1-180-1) Cook (24-42-2-314-2)
RECEIVING (NO.-YDS.-TD) Lippett (4-167-2) Lippett (11-133-1) Lippett (3-45-2) Lippett (4-76-1) Lippett (3-104-1) Lippett (7-138-1) Lippett (7-123-0) Lippett (3-103-1) Kings (5-79-0) Lippett (4-46-0) Lippett (5-72-1) Lippett (4-53-1) Lippett (5-74-0)
TACKLES (SOLO-AST.-TOTAL) Harris (2-3-5) Rush (8-3-11) Nicholson (2-3-5) Harris (3-4-7) T. Jones (6-4-10) Drummond (0-7-7) Davis (5-1-6) T. Jones (7-1-8) Drummond (4-7-11) Davis (4-5-9) Davis (5-2-7) Drummond (6-0-6) Williamson (9-1-10)
RUSHING (ATT.-YDS.-TD) D. WILLIAMS 5-3-0 0-0-0 10-103-3 9-34-1 0-0-0 4-44-0 5-55-1 3-20-0 4-20-0 6-34-0 6-1-0 2-2-0 0-0-0 54-316-5
SHELTON 2-19-0 1-30-0 3-9-1 1-15-0 3-22-0 4-27-0 1-5-0 1-5-0 1-3-0 0-0-0 1-4-0 1-(-2)-0 2-11-1 21-148-2
MUMPHERY 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-22-0 3-46-1 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-5-0 1-12-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 6-85-0
MSU 50-211-3 36-123-1 60-336-7 52-338-5 44-188-2 43-294-2 51-330-5 46-219-3 34-178-3 47-242-3 44-242-4 41-118-2 46-238-4 594-3057-44
RECEIVING (NO.-YDS.-TD) BURBRIDGE 1-8-0 2-30-0 1-14-0 0-0-0 2-37-0 2-21-1 5-48-0 2-34-0 4-41-0 1-14-0 2-22-0 3-32-0 4-57-0 29-358-1
MUMPHERY 1-43-0 2-23-0 1-6-0 1-6-1 2-34-0 2-11-0 0-0-0 1-28-0 3-72-1 2-78-0 4-61-0 3-46-0 4-87-1 26-495-3
PRICE 3-54-0 5-51-1 0-0-0 1-19-1 1-21-0 2-16-1 3-83-1 1-14-0 5-72-1 2-17-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 3-27-1 26-374-6
SHELTON 1-5-0 4-58-0 0-0-0 2-20-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 3-19-1 0-0-0 2-15-0 0-0-0 3-39-1 0-0-0 1-17-0 16-173-2
LANGFORD 0-0-0 1-(-1)-0 0-0-0 2-12-0 1-0-0 1-8-0 0-0-0 1-18-0 1-15-0 1-3-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-7-0 11-62-0
MSU 18-354-3 29-343-2 14-160-3 16-195-3 11-234-1 19-238-3 24-332-3 12-227-1 25-358-2 14-240-0 17-278-2 13-180-1 24-314-2 236-3453-26
FIELD GOALS (X=MISSED FG) GEIGER (14-22)
JSU X41, 35
ORE 34, 42
NEB 28, 27, X36
WILLIAMSON 3-1-4 6-3-9 0-1-1 3-2-5 1-1-2 2-1-3 4-2-6 1-3-4 4-7-11 0-0-0 0-1-1 1-1-2 9-1-10 34-25-59
PUR 42, X44
DAVIS 1-3-4 1-2-3 1-1-2 1-2-3 2-3-5 3-2-5 5-1-6 4-2-6 1-3-4 4-5-9 5-2-7 2-0-2 1-1-2 31-27-58
IND X42
MICH X36
HARRIS 2-3-5 2-1-3 0-0-0 3-4-7 2-1-3 4-2-6 1-0-1 2-5-7 2-3-5 2-1-3 4-0-4 2-1-3 0-1-1 26-22-48
OSU X39, 40
MD 22, 34, 35, X47
WAYNES 0-0-0 3-1-4 1-0-1 2-2-4 4-3-7 3-2-5 2-0-2 4-1-5 3-1-4 4-0-4 2-1-3 3-1-4 3-0-3 34-12-46
RU 23
CALHOUN 2-0-2 3-1-4 2-0-2 1-0-1 3-1-4 3-2-5 2-2-4 3-0-3 4-1-5 1-2-3 0-0-0 3-1-4 1-1-2 28-11-39
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PSU 36, 39, X44
RUSH 0-2-2 8-3-11 0-1-1 2-1-3 3-1-4 2-0-2 2-0-2 0-3-3 1-2-3 2-0-2 0-0-0 2-1-3 0-1-1 22-15-37
BAY -
NICHOLSON 1-0-1 0-0-0 2-3-5 1-1-2 3-4-7 4-1-5 0-1-1 0-1-1 1-0-1 1-0-1 2-1-3 2-1-3 1-0-1 18-13-31
THE UNIVERSITY
T. JONES 1-1-2 2-3-5 0-1-1 1-2-3 6-4-10 2-2-4 3-2-5 7-1-8 1-4-5 2-2-4 2-3-5 1-1-2 3-3-6 31-29-60
WYO -
BOWL HISTORY
TACKLES (SOLO-AST.-TOTAL) DRUMMOND Jacksonville State 3-1-4 at Oregon 3-0-0 Eastern Michigan 2-0-2 Wyoming 4-2-6 Nebraska 8-1-9 at Purdue 7-0-7 at Indiana 2-0-2 Michigan 2-4-6 Ohio State 4-7-11 at Maryland 1-2-3 Rutgers 5-1-6 at Penn State 6-0-6 vs. Baylor 7-0-7 SEASON TOTALS 54-18-72
EMU 30
HONORS & AWARDS
KINGS 1-1-0 2-20-0 1-18-0 0-0-0 2-38-0 2-6-0 6-59-1 2-8-0 5-79-0 2-63-0 1-44-0 2-49-0 3-19-0 29-404-1
SPARTAN HISTORY
LIPPETT 4-167-2 11-133-1 3-45-2 4-76-1 3-104-1 7-138-1 7-123-0 3-103-1 5-64-0 4-46-0 5-72-1 4-53-1 5-74-0 65-1198-11
Jacksonville State at Oregon Eastern Michigan Wyoming Nebraska at Purdue at Indiana Michigan Ohio State at Maryland Rutgers at Penn State vs. Baylor SEASON TOTALS
SPARTAN RECORDS
HILL 11-42-2 7-14-0 14-58-1 10-71-0 9-34-1 9-72-2 16-178-1 3-17-0 3-(-3)-0 6-58-1 12-59-2 0-0-0 7-26-0 107-622-9
2014 RECAP
LANGFORD 13-57-0 24-86-1 9-60-1 16-137-1 29-111-1 13-104-0 21-109-3 35-177-3 18-137-3 25-138-2 16-126-2 30-118-2 27-162-3 276-1522-22
Jacksonville State at Oregon Eastern Michigan Wyoming Nebraska at Purdue at Indiana Michigan Ohio State at Maryland Rutgers at Penn State vs. Baylor SEASON TOTALS
COACHING STAFF
2014 GAME-BY-GAME INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
2015 SPARTANS
RUSHING (ATT.-YDS.-TD) Langford (13-57-0) Langford (24-86-1) D. Williams (10-103-3) Langford (16-137-1) Langford (29-111-1) Langford (13-104-0) Hill (16-178-1) Langford (35-177-3) Langford (18-137-3) Langford (25-138-2) Langford (16-126-2) Langford (30-118-2) Langford (27-162-3)
2015 OUTLOOK
OPPONENT Jacksonville State at Oregon Eastern Michigan Wyoming Nebraska at Purdue at Indiana Michigan Ohio State at Maryland Rutgers at Penn State vs. Baylor
89
2014 FINAL STATISTICS
SPARTAN RECORDS
2014 RECAP
COACHING STAFF
2015 SPARTANS
2015 OUTLOOK
2014 GAME-BY-GAME TEAM STATISTICS MICHIGAN STATE Jacksonville State at Oregon Eastern Michigan Wyoming Nebraska at Purdue at Indiana Michigan Ohio State at Maryland Rutgers at Penn State vs. Baylor SEASON TOTALS OPPONENT Jacksonville State at Oregon Eastern Michigan Wyoming Nebraska at Purdue at Indiana Michigan Ohio State at Maryland Rutgers at Penn State vs. Baylor SEASON TOTALS
SPARTAN HISTORY HONORS & AWARDS BOWL HISTORY THE UNIVERSITY
PASSING (COMP-ATT-INT-YDS-TD)
TOTAL OFFENSE (PLAYS-YDS.)
FIRST DOWNS (TOT-RUSH-PASS-PEN)
TURNOVERS (TOT-FUM-INT)
50-211-3 36-123-1 60-336-7 52-338-5 44-188-2 43-294-2 51-330-5 46-219-3 34-178-3 47-242-3 44-242-4 41-118-2 46-238-4 594-3057-44
18-24-0-354-3 29-47-2-343-2 14-19-1-160-3 16-20-0-195-3 11-29-1-234-1 19-37-1-238-3 24-32-1-332-3 12-22-0-227-1 25-45-0-358-2 14-31-0-240-0 17-26-0-278-2 13-26-1-180-1 24-42-2-314-2 236-400-9-3453-26
74-565 83-466 79-496 72-533 73-422 80-532 83-662 68-446 79-536 78-482 70-520 67-298 88-552 994-6510
25-11-11-3 25-7-18 24-14-8-2 25-18-7-0 17-9-8-0 28-14-13-1 30-15-14-1 22-14-7-1 29-10-18-1 23-12-11-0 26-12-13-1 18-6-11-1 29-11-15-3 321-153-154-14
0-0-0 2-0-2 1-0-1 0-0-0 3-2-1 1-0-1 1-0-1 2-2-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-2-0 1-0-1 2-0-2 15-6-9
RUSHING (ATT-YDS-TD)
PASSING (COMP-ATT-INT-YDS-TD)
TOTAL OFFENSE (PLAYS-YDS.)
FIRST DOWNS (TOT-RUSH-PASS-PEN)
TURNOVERS (TOT-FUM-INT)
25-22-0 40-173-3 19-20-0 27-98-1 37-47-2 25-129-3 33-213-2 26-61-1 41-268-4 17-6-0 29-95-0 22-38-1 20-(-20)-1 363-1150-18
18-37-3-222-1 17-28-0-318-3 10-29-1-115-2 16-24-1-188-1 21-45-2-282-0 24-37-1-211-1 5-16-0-11-0 15-31-2-125-0 16-26-0-300-3 20-43-3-246-2 14-31-3-139-0 21-45-1-195-0 37-52-1-603-4 234-444-18-2955-17
62-244 68-491 48-135 51-286 82-329 62-340 49-224 57-186 67-568 60-252 60-234 67-233 74-583 807-4105
14-4-10-0 19-17-10-2 5-2-3-0 11-5-6-0 20-5-12-3 18-5-11-2 7-4-1-2 13-3-7-3 25-14-9-2 11-0-9-2 15-8-6-1 16-4-11-1 25-6-17-2 199-67-112-20
3-0-3 0-0-0 6-5-1 3-2-1 4-2-2 2-1-1 1-1-0 3-1-2 2-2-0 4-1-3 3-0-3 2-1-1 1-0-1 34-16-18
2014 STARTING LINEUPS OFFENSE
90
RUSHING (ATT-YDS-TD)
Jacksonville State at Oregon Eastern Michigan Wyoming Nebraska at Purdue at Indiana Michigan Ohio State at Maryland Rutgers at Penn State vs. Baylor
X
LT
LG
C
RG
RT
TE
Z
QB
FB
RB
Lippett Lippett Lippett Lippett Lippett Lippett Lippett Lippett Lippett Lippett Lippett Lippett Clemons^
Conklin Conklin Conklin Conklin Conklin Conklin Conklin Conklin Conklin Conklin Conklin Conklin Conklin
Jackson Jackson Jackson B. Allen Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Jackson Kruse Jackson
J. Allen J. Allen J. Allen Jackson J. Allen J. Allen Kruse J. Allen J. Allen J. Allen J. Allen J. Allen J. Allen
Clark Clark Clark Clark Clark Kruse Clark Kruse Kruse Kruse Kruse Clark Clark
Kieler Kieler Kieler Kieler Kieler Clark Kieler Clark Clark Clark Clark Kieler Kieler
Price Price Price Price Price Shelton$ Price Gleichert Gleichert Gleichert Gleichert Gleichert Gleichert
Mumphery Mumphery Mumphery Mumphery Mumphery Mumphery Mumphery Mumphery Lang+ Mumphery Mumphery Mumphery Lang^
Cook Cook Cook Cook Cook Cook Cook Cook Cook Cook Cook Cook Cook
Lyles+ Pendleton Pendleton Shelton$ Pendleton Pendleton Kings$ Pendleton Pendleton Pendleton Lang+ Lang+ Pendleton
Langford Langford Langford Langford Langford Langford Langford Langford Langford Langford Langford Langford Langford
+ Double tight end set; $ Three wideout set; % Started three offensive backs; ^ Started six linemen and two tight ends
DEFENSE Jacksonville State at Oregon Eastern Michigan Wyoming Nebraska at Purdue at Indiana Michigan Ohio State at Maryland Rutgers at Penn State vs. Baylor
DE
DT
NT
DE
SAM
Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun
Heath Heath Heath Heath Heath Heath Heath Heath Heath Heath Heath Heath Thomas
Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas Thomas McDowell
Rush Rush Rush Rush Rush Rush Rush Rush Rush Rush Rush Rush Rush
Harris M. Hicks Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris M. Hicks
STAR
FC
FS
SS
BC
T. Jones Davis T. Jones Davis T. Jones R. Bullough T. Jones Davis T. Jones Davis T. Jones Davis T. Jones Davis T. Jones Davis T. Jones Davis T. Jones Davis T. Jones Davis T. Jones Davis T. Jones Davis
MIKE
D. Hicks D. Hicks D. Hicks D. Hicks D. Hicks D. Hicks D. Hicks D. Hicks D. Hicks D. Hicks Cox Lippett Lippett
Drummond Drummond Drummond Drummond Drummond Drummond Drummond Drummond Drummond Drummond Drummond Drummond Drummond
Williamson Williamson Williamson Williamson Nicholson Nicholson Nicholson Williamson Williamson Williamson Williamson Williamson Williamson
Waynes Waynes Waynes Waynes Waynes Waynes Waynes Waynes Waynes Waynes Waynes Waynes Waynes
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2014 FINAL STATISTICS RED ZONE RESULTS (MSU/Opponents Inside The 20-Yard Line) MSU FGS MISSED
TIMES SCORED
OPP. IN RED ZONE
OPP. TDS
OPP. FGS MADE
OPP. FGS MISSED
5 4 8 8 3 5 5 4 5 4 6 4 7 68
4 3 7 6 0 4 5 3 4 1 4 3 6 49
1 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 0 10
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 3
5 4 8 6 2 4 5 3 4 4 5 4 6 59
2 3 1 1 4 4 2 2 5 1 1 1 3 30
1 2 1 1 2 3 1 1 5 1 0 1 2 21
0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jacksonville State at Oregon Eastern Michigan Wyoming Nebraska at Purdue at Indiana Michigan Ohio State at Maryland Rutgers at Penn State vs. Baylor Season Totals
TIMES SCORED 1 3 1 1 3 4 2 1 5 1 0 1 3 26
MSU Totals: 59 of 68 (.868); Opponent Totals: 26 of 30 (.867);
MICHIGAN STATE POINTS OFF OPPONENT TURNOVERS Turnovers Points
JSU
ORE
EMU
WYO
NEB
PUR
IND
MICH
OSU
MD
RU
PSU
BAY
TOTAL
3 7
0 0
6 31
3 14
4 6
2 7
1 0
3 7
2 7
4 10
3 14
2 7
1 0
34 110
Turnovers Points
JSU
ORE
EMU
WYO
NEB
PUR
IND
MICH
OSU
MD
RU
PSU
BAY
TOTAL
0 0
2 14
1 7
0 0
3 0
1 7
1 7
2 11
0 0
0 0
2 0
1 0
2 0
15 47
INDIVIDUAL HIGHS MICHIGAN STATE
First Downs Rushing Yards Passing Yards Total Offense Total Plays Rushing Attempts Passing Attempts Pass Completions Passes Intercepted Fumbles Lost Yards Penalized TEAM DEFENSE First Downs Rushing Yards Passing Yards Total Offense Total Plays Rushing Attempts Passing Attempts Pass Completions Passes Intercepted Fumbles Recovered Opp. Yards Penalized
HIGH 30 vs. Indiana 338 vs. Wyoming 358 vs. Ohio State 662 vs. Indiana 88 vs. Baylor 60 vs. Eastern Michigan 47 vs. Oregon 29 vs. Oregon 2 (twice) 2 (three times) 105 vs. Ohio State LEAST 5 by Eastern Michigan -20 by Baylor 11 by Indiana 135 by Eastern Michigan 48 by Eastern Michigan 17 by Maryland 16 by Indiana 5 by Indiana 0 (three times) 0 (four times) 21 by Purdue
17 vs. Nebraska 118 vs. Penn State 160 vs. Eastern Michigan 298 vs. Penn State 67 vs. Penn State 36 vs. Oregon 19 vs. Eastern Michigan 11 vs. Nebraska 0 (six times) 0 (nine times) 13 vs. Jacksonville State MOST 25 (Baylor, Ohio State) 268 by Ohio State 603 by Baylor 583 by Baylor 82 by Nebraska 41 by Ohio State 52 by Baylor 37 by Baylor 3 (three times) 5 (Eastern Michigan) 105 by Baylor
THE UNIVERSITY
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LOW
BOWL HISTORY
Tackles for Loss Quarterback Sacks Interceptions
TEAM OFFENSE
HONORS & AWARDS
Points Long Punt Return Long Kickoff Return Long Int. Return Tackles
OPPONENT
35, Langford vs. Michigan 24, Abdullah (Nebraska) 178, Langford vs. Michigan 154, Elliott (Ohio State) 3, Langford four times (last vs. Baylor) 3, Hunt (Purdue) 80, D. Williams vs. Eastern Michigan 75, Wynn (Indiana) 80, D. Williams vs. Eastern Michigan 57, Wick (Wyoming) 47, Cook vs. Oregon 51, Petty (Baylor) 29, Cook vs. Oregon 36, Petty (Baylor) 358, Cook vs. Ohio State 550, Petty (Baylor) 3, Cook three times (last vs. Indiana) 3, three times 71, Cook to Lippett vs. Jacksonville State 79, Barrett to Thomas (Ohio State) 71, Cook to Lippett vs. Jacksonville State 79, Barrett to Thomas (Ohio State) 11, Lippett vs. Oregon 9, three times 167, Lippett vs. Jacksonville State 197, Cannon (Baylor) 2, twice 2, twice 373, Cook vs. Ohio State 514, Petty (Baylor) 209, Shelton vs. Oregon 197, Cannon (Baylor) 9, Sadler vs. Nebraska 10, Toth (Indiana) 46.3, Sadler vs. Maryland 48.0, Roth (Baylor) 66, Sadler vs. Maryland 65, Barnes (Eastern Michigan) 3, Geiger vs. Maryland 2, Callahan (Baylor) 4, Geiger vs. Maryland 4, Callahan (Baylor) 42, Geiger at Oregon 48, Wile (Michigan) 42, Geiger at Purdue 18, Langford three times (last vs. Baylor) 18, Hunt (Purdue) 43, Kings vs. Eastern Michigan 62, Pierson-El (Nebraska) 90, Shelton vs. Penn State 52, Likely (Maryland) 29, Williamson vs. Michigan 37, Young (Baylor) 11, Rush vs. Oregon 18, Roach (Nebraska) 11, Williamson vs. Ohio State 18, Farrand (Maryland) 11, Drummond vs. Ohio State 3.0, T. Jones vs. Michigan 3.5, Roach (Nebraska) 2.0, Rush vs. Maryland 1, 11 times 2, Waynes vs. Nebraska 1, nine times
SPARTAN HISTORY
Rushing Attempts Rushing Yards TDs Rushing Longest Running Play Longest TD Run Pass Attempts Pass Completions Passing Yards TD Passes Longest Pass Play Longest TD Pass Receptions Receiving Yards TDs Receiving Total Offense All-Purpose Yards Punts Punting Average Longest Punt Field Goals Field Goal Attempts Longest Field Goal
SPARTAN RECORDS
2014 MICHIGAN STATE/OPPONENT SUPERLATIVES
2014 RECAP
OPPONENT POINTS OFF MICHIGAN STATE TURNOVERS
COACHING STAFF
MSU FGS MADE
2015 SPARTANS
MSU TDS
2015 OUTLOOK
MSU IN RED ZONE
91
2014 BIG TEN STANDINGS/STATISTICS
COACHING STAFF
2015 SPARTANS
2015 OUTLOOK
2014 FINAL BIG TEN STANDINGS CONFERENCE
SCORING OFFENSE
OVERALL
TEAM East Division 1. Ohio State 2. Michigan State 3. Maryland 4. Rutgers Michigan 6. Penn State 7. Indiana
W
L
PCT.
PF
PA
W
L PCT.
PF
PA
8 7 4 3 3 2 1
0 1 4 5 5 6 7
1.000 .875 .500 .375 .375 .250 .125
358 316 202 166 155 112 151
195 158 263 278 188 165 288
14 11 7 8 5 7 4
1 2 6 5 7 6 8
.933 .846 .538 .615 .417 .538 .333
672 559 370 347 251 269 301
330 280 392 392 269 242 394
West Division 1. Wisconsin 2. Nebraska Minnesota 4. Iowa 5. Illinois Northwestern 7. Purdue
7 5 5 4 3 3 1
1 3 3 4 5 5 7
.875 .625 .625 .500 .375 .375 .125
294 267 244 250 188 170 177
143 217 200 212 277 201 265
11 9 8 7 6 5 3
3 4 5 6 7 7 9
.786 .692 .615 .538 .462 .417 .250
484 491 369 367 337 276 286
291 343 314 333 442 302 380
TEAM STATISTICS
SPARTAN RECORDS
2014 RECAP
RUSHING OFFENSE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
TEAM Wisconsin Ohio State Indiana Nebraska Michigan State Minnesota Iowa Michigan Rutgers Purdue Northwestern Maryland Illinois Penn State
G 14 15 12 13 13 13 13 12 13 12 12 13 13 13
ATT. 648 690 539 587 594 599 514 425 489 402 486 428 413 451
YDS. 4482 3967 3163 3123 3057 2801 2120 1954 2114 1886 1639 1584 1527 1325
AVG. 6.9 5.7 5.9 5.3 5.1 4.7 4.1 4.6 4.3 4.7 3.4 3.7 3.7 2.9
TD 46 41 29 35 44 32 22 17 21 17 20 21 16 13
YPG 320.1 264.5 263.6 240.2 235.2 215.5 163.1 162.8 162.6 157.2 136.6 121.8 117.5 101.9
THE UNIVERSITY
BOWL HISTORY
HONORS & AWARDS
SPARTAN HISTORY
PASSING OFFENSE
92
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
TEAM Michigan State Illinois Ohio State Iowa Penn State Rutgers Maryland Northwestern Nebraska Purdue Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Indiana
G 13 13 15 13 13 13 13 12 13 12 12 14 13 12
ATT. COMP. 400 236 470 287 409 260 437 265 497 276 357 199 418 228 455 261 359 190 434 233 326 189 322 177 254 127 313 168
G 15 13 14 13 12 13 13 13 13 12 12 13 13 12
RUSH 3967 3057 4482 3123 3163 2120 2114 1527 2801 1639 1886 1584 1325 1954
INT. 9 12 12 7 15 13 14 14 12 16 18 16 9 9
PCT. 59.0 61.1 63.6 60.6 55.5 55.7 54.5 57.4 52.9 53.7 58.0 55.0 50.0 53.7
YDS. 3453 3247 3707 3081 3034 2956 2863 2598 2757 2249 2042 2082 1844 1697
TD 26 25 42 21 13 22 19 10 24 16 10 15 12 7
YPG 265.6 249.8 247.1 237.0 233.4 227.4 220.2 216.5 212.1 187.4 170.2 148.7 141.8 141.4
YDS. AVG. 7674 7.0 6510 6.5 6564 6.8 5880 6.2 4860 5.7 5201 5.5 5070 6.0 4774 5.4 4645 5.4 4237 4.5 4135 4.9 4447 5.3 4359 4.6 3996 5.3
TD 83 70 61 59 36 43 43 41 44 30 33 40 26 27
YPG 511.6 500.8 468.9 452.3 405.0 400.1 400.1 367.2 357.3 353.1 344.6 342.1 335.3 333.0
TOTAL OFFENSE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
TEAM Ohio State Michigan State Wisconsin Nebraska Indiana Iowa Rutgers Illinois Minnesota Northwestern Purdue Maryland Penn State Michigan
PASS PLAYS 3707 1099 3453 994 2082 970 2757 946 1697 852 3081 951 2956 846 3247 883 1884 853 2598 941 2249 836 2863 846 3034 948 2042 751
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
TEAM Ohio State Michigan State Nebraska Wisconsin Maryland Minnesota Iowa Rutgers Illinois Indiana Purdue Northwestern Michigan Penn State
G 15 13 13 14 13 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 13
TD 90 74 64 61 45 48 47 43 45 37 34 33 29 28
KXP 2XP DXP 89 1 0 73 0 0 60 1 0 59 0 0 44 1 0 45 0 0 45 1 0 41 0 0 38 0 0 35 1 0 32 1 0 26 4 1 28 1 0 28 9 9
FG 13 14 15 19 18 12 12 16 9 14 16 14 15 24
SAF 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
PTS 672 559 491 484 370 369 367 347 337 301 286 276 251 268
AVG. 44.8 43.0 37.8 34.6 28.5 28.4 28.2 26.7 25.9 25.1 23.8 23.0 20.9 20.6
RUSHING DEFENSE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
TEAM Michigan State Penn State Michigan Wisconsin Ohio State Iowa Northwestern Minnesota Nebraska Indiana Purdue Maryland Rutgers Illinois
G 13 13 12 14 15 13 12 13 13 12 12 13 13 13
ATT. 363 443 440 492 537 495 481 476 488 450 504 584 499 617
YDS. 1150 1306 1412 1765 2120 2188 2039 2271 2312 2192 2305 2625 2760 3109
AVG. 3.2 2.9 3.2 3.6 3.9 4.4 4.2 4.8 4.7 4.9 4.6 4.5 5.5 5.0
TD 18 14 13 19 24 19 18 18 25 22 27 24 32 31
YPG 88.5 100.5 117.7 126.1 141.3 168.3 169.9 174.7 177.8 182.7 192.1 201.9 212.3 239.2
PASSING DEFENSE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
TEAM Wisconsin Iowa Penn State Minnesota Michigan Ohio State Nebraska Northwestern Illinois Purdue Michigan State Rutgers Maryland Indiana
G 14 13 13 13 12 15 13 12 13 12 13 13 13 12
ATT. COMP. 347 170 352 189 406 215 406 233 343 205 495 276 441 214 397 220 370 214 390 223 444 234 402 241 456 253 439 270
INT. 6 13 16 15 5 25 13 15 7 10 18 7 9 13
PCT. 49.0 53.7 53.0 57.4 59.8 55.8 48.5 55.4 57.8 57.2 52.7 60.0 55.5 61.5
YDS. 2352 2287 2317 2515 2324 3016 2676 2572 2824 2687 2955 2996 3046 3008
TD 15 18 10 20 14 17 15 17 20 18 17 18 19 24
YPG 168.0 175.9 178.2 193.5 193.5 201.1 205.8 214.3 217.2 223.9 227.3 230.5 234.3 250.7
INT. 16 13 25 18 15 6 13 15 9 10 5 13 7 7
PCT. 53.0 48.5 55.8 52.7 55.4 49.0 53.7 57.4 55.5 57.2 59.8 61.5 60.0 57.8
YDS. 2317 2676 3016 2955 2572 2352 2287 2515 3046 2687 2324 3008 2996 2824
TD RATING 10 101.1 15 104.8 17 108.2 17 113.1 17 116.4 15 116.7 18 117.8 20 118.3 19 121.4 18 125.2 14 127.2 24 131.2 18 133.8 20 136.0
PASS EFFICIENCY DEFENSE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
TEAM Penn State Nebraska Ohio State Michigan State Northwestern Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Maryland Purdue Michigan Indiana Rutgers Illinois
G 13 13 15 13 12 14 13 13 13 12 12 12 13 13
ATT. COMP. 406 215 441 214 495 276 444 234 397 220 347 170 352 189 406 233 456 253 390 223 343 205 439 270 402 241 370 214
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TOTAL DEFENSE
KXP 2XP DXP 24 0 0 32 2 0 31 3 0 42 0 0 29 0 0 38 0 0 35 0 0 37 1 0 44 0 0 47 0 0 45 0 0 44 9 9 46 0 0 53 3 0
AVG. 4.3 4.9 4.8 5.1 5.0 5.3 5.4 5.4 5.3 5.6 5.8 5.5 6.4 6.0
TD 24 34 27 35 41 37 38 40 35 45 46 43 50 51
YPG 278.7 294.1 311.3 315.8 342.4 344.2 368.2 383.7 384.2 416.0 433.3 436.2 442.8 456.4
SAF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 9 0 1
PTS 242 291 280 330 269 314 302 333 343 392 392 280 394 442
AVG. 18.6 20.8 21.5 22.0 22.4 24.2 25.2 25.6 26.4 30.2 30.2 31.7 32.8 34.0
SCORING DEFENSE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 13. 14.
TEAM Penn State Wisconsin Michigan State Ohio State Michigan Minnesota Northwestern Iowa Nebraska Rutgers Maryland Purdue Indiana Illinois
TD 27 35 36 43 31 40 39 41 44 51 46 48 48 56
FG 18 15 9 10 18 12 11 16 11 13 23 16 20 15 YDS. 1073 865 1109 825 886 671 731 894 869 808 457 959 778 903
TD 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
AVG. 25.5 24.0 23.6 22.9 22.7 21.6 20.9 20.8 20.7 20.2 19.9 19.6 19.5 18.8
G 13 12 12 13 15 14 13 13 13 13 12 13 12 13
NO. 39 9 16 22 40 25 24 22 7 19 13 22 17 24
YDS. 620 136 237 274 451 277 210 191 58 130 88 127 88 123
TD 3 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2
AVG. 15.9 15.1 14.8 12.5 11.3 11.1 8.8 8.7 8.3 6.8 6.8 5.8 5.2 5.1
PUNT RETURNS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11 12. 13. 14.
TEAM Nebraska Northwestern Purdue Maryland Ohio State Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois Rutgers Penn State Michigan Michigan State Indiana Iowa
AVG. 45.1 43.9 44.5 41.1 40.7 41.2 38.7 40.5 36.6 42.9 37.3 37.1 37.8 37.2
RET. YDS. AVG. 10 58 1.2 22 174 2.2 22 119 1.8 16 143 2.2 18 195 2.5 18 190 3.7 16 182 3.0 31 325 3.8 21 94 1.2 20 266 4.9 27 191 2.9 18 145 2.4 15 227 3.5 27 202 2.8
TB NET AVG. 5 41.8 7 39.8 12 39.2 5 37.3 7 36.3 5 35.6 2 35.0 9 34.7 4 34.3 10 34.3 2 33.8 3 33.7 3 33.4 6 32.7
TURNOVER MARGIN
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
TEAM Michigan State Minnesota Ohio State Northwestern Maryland Rutgers Nebraska Indiana Illinois Penn State Purdue Iowa Wisconsin Michigan
TO GAINED G FUM. INT. TOT. 13 16 18 34 13 15 15 30 15 8 25 33 12 12 15 27 13 13 9 22 13 11 7 18 13 10 13 23 12 4 13 17 13 12 7 19 13 5 16 21 12 9 10 19 13 3 13 16 14 11 6 17 12 5 5 10
TO LOST FUM. INT. TOT. MARGIN 6 9 15 +19 11 9 20 +10 14 12 26 +7 9 14 23 +4 8 14 22 +0 7 13 20 -2 13 12 25 -2 10 9 19 -2 10 1 22 -3 11 15 26 -5 8 16 24 -5 15 7 22 -6 10 16 26 -9 8 18 26 -16
AVG. 1.46 0.77 0.47 0.33 0.00 -0.15 -0.15 -0.17 -0.23 -0.38 -0.42 -0.46 -0.64 -1.33
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PLAYER Melvin Gordon, WIS Tevin Coleman, IND Ezekiel Elliott, OSU David Cobb, MINN Ameer Abdullah, NEB Jeremy Langford, MSU Justin Jackson, NU Akeem Hunt, PUR J.T. Barrett, OSU Corey Clement, WIS
G 14 12 15 13 13 13 12 12 12 14
ATT. 343 270 273 314 264 276 245 173 171 147
YDS. 2587 2036 1878 1626 1611 1522 1187 949 938 949
AVG. 7.5 7.5 6.9 5.2 6.1 5.5 4.8 5.5 5.5 6.5
TD 29 15 18 13 19 22 10 6 11 9
YPG 184.8 169.7 125.2 125.1 123.9 117.1 98.9 79.1 78.2 67.8
PASSING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PLAYER G Connor Cook, MSU 13 J.T. Barrett, OSU 12 Christian Hackenberg, PSU 13 Gary Nova, RU 13 Tommy Armstrong, NEB 13 Jake Rudock, IOWA 12 Trevor Siemian, NU 11 C.J. Brown, UMD 13 Devin Gardner, MICH 12 Mitch Leidner, MINN 12
ATT. COMP. INT. 365 212 8 314 203 10 484 270 15 327 187 12 345 184 12 345 213 5 392 228 11 354 189 10 283 174 15 237 122 8
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PCT. 58.0 64.6 55.8 57.2 53.3 61.7 58.2 53.4 61.5 51.5
YDS. 3214 2834 2977 2851 2695 2436 2214 2288 1896 1798
TD 24 34 12 22 22 16 7 13 10 11
YPG 247.2 236.2 229.0 219.3 207.3 203.0 201.3 176.0 158.0 149.8
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NO. 42 36 47 36 39 31 35 43 42 40 23 49 40 48
YDS. 2164 3422 3025 2628 3133 2143 2322 3487 2818 2318 2427 2263 2459 2644
BOWL HISTORY
G 13 13 13 13 15 14 13 13 13 12 12 12 13 12
NO. 48 78 68 64 77 52 60 86 77 54 65 61 65 71
HONORS & AWARDS
TEAM Maryland Michigan State Rutgers Minnesota Ohio State Wisconsin Penn State Nebraska Iowa Northwestern Michigan Purdue Illinois Indiana
G 15 13 13 13 12 13 12 13 13 12 13 14 13 12
SPARTAN HISTORY
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
TEAM Ohio State Illinois Minnesota Nebraska Indiana Michigan State Purdue Maryland Penn State Michigan Rutgers Wisconsin Iowa Northwestern
SPARTAN RECORDS
KICKOFF RETURNS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
2014 RECAP
G 13 14 13 15 12 13 12 13 13 13 13 12 12 13
YDS. 3623 4117 3736 4105 5136 4475 4786 4988 4611 4992 5200 5671 5756 5933
COACHING STAFF
PASS PLAYS 2317 849 2352 839 2324 783 2955 807 3016 1032 2287 847 2515 882 2676 929 2572 878 2687 894 3008 889 3046 1040 2996 901 2824 987
2015 SPARTANS
G RUSH 13 1306 14 1765 12 1412 13 1150 15 2120 13 2188 13 2271 13 2312 12 2039 12 2305 12 2192 13 2625 13 2760 13 3109
2015 OUTLOOK
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
TEAM Penn State Wisconsin Michigan Michigan State Ohio State Iowa Minnesota Nebraska Northwestern Purdue Indiana Maryland Rutgers Illinois
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PLAYER G J.T. Barrett, OSU 12 Connor Cook, MSU 13 Gary Nova, RU 13 Jake Rudock, IOWA 12 Tommy Armstrong, NEB 13 Mitch Leidner, MINN 12 Reilly O’Toole, ILL 13 Devin Gardner, MICH 12 C.J. Brown, UMD 13 Christian Hackenberg, PSU 13
ATT. COMP. INT. 203 314 10 212 365 8 187 327 12 213 345 5 184 345 12 122 237 8 122 206 8 174 283 15 189 354 10 270 484 15
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYER G 1. JT Barrett, OSU 12 2. Tommy Armstrong, NEB 13 3. Connor Cook, MSU 13 4. Christian Hackenberg, PSU 13 5. Gary Nova, RU 13 6. Jake Rudock, IOWA 12 7. C.J. Brown, UMD 13 8. Trevon Siemian, NU 11 9. Mitch Leidner, MINN 12 10. Melvin Gordon, WIS 14 RECEPTIONS PLAYER 1. DaeSean Hamilton, PSU 2. Stefon Diggs, UMD 3. Mike Dudek, ILL 4. Devin Funchess, MICH 5. Tony Lippett, MSU 6. Shane Wynn, IND 7. Kyle Prater, NU 8. Leonte Carroo, RU Eugene Lewis, PSU Danny Anthrop, PUR
RUSH 938 705 80 -94 -5 176 539 -123 452 2587
G 13 10 13 11 13 12 11 13 13 9
REC. 82 62 76 62 65 56 51 55 55 38
RECEIVING YARDS PLAYER 1. Tony Lippett, MSU 2. Leonte Carroo, RU 3. Mike Dudek, ILL 4. Stefon Diggs, UMD 5. DaeSean Hamilton, PSU 6. Danny Anthrop, PUR 7. Devin Funchess, MICH 8. Devin Smith, OSU 9. Kenny Bell, NEB 10. Shane Wynn, IND
G 13 13 13 10 13 9 11 15 13 12
ALL-PURPOSE YARDS PLAYER 1. Melvin Gordon, WIS 2. Tevin Coleman, IND 3. Ameer Abdullah, NEB 4. Ezekiel Elliott, OSU 5. David Cobb, MINN 6. Stefon Diggs, UMD 7. Jeremy Langford, MSU 8. Justin Jackson, NU 9. Raheem Moster, PUR 10. Akeem Hunt, PUR
G 14 12 13 15 16 10 13 12 12 12
SCORING PLAYER 1. Melvin Gordon, WIS 2. Ameer Abdullah, NEB Jeremy Langford, MSU 4. Rafael Gaglianone, WIS 5. Michael Geiger, MSU 6. Sean Nuernberger, OSU 7. Drew Brown, NEB 8. Sam Ficken, PSU 9. Brad Craddock, UMD 10. Tevin Coleman, IND
G 14 13 13 13 13 15 13 10 13 12
PCT. 64.6 58.0 57.2 61.7 53.3 51.4 59.2 61.5 53.3 55.8
PASS 2834 2695 3214 2977 2851 2436 2288 2214 1798 0
PLAYS 485 490 416 577 372 412 515 460 363 343
YDS. 899 792 1038 733 1198 708 535 1086 751 616
REC. 65 55 76 62 82 38 62 33 47 56
REC. 153 141 269 220 162 792 62 201 116 293
TD 32 22 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
FG 0 0 0 19 14 13 14 24 18 0
PR 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 XPT 0 0 0 59 72 89 59 28 44 0
TD RATING 34 169.8 24 149.4 22 145.3 16 133.5 22 133.0 11 123.8 10 122.3 10 118.8 13 114.2 12 109.4
YDS. 3772 3400 3294 2883 2846 2612 2827 2091 2250 2587
YPG 314.3 261.5 253.4 221.8 218.9 217.7 217.5 190.1 187.5 184.8
TD 2 5 6 4 11 3 2 10 2 4
RPG 6.3 6.2 5.8 5.6 5.0 4.7 4.6 4.2 4.2 4.2
TD 11 10 6 5 2 4 4 12 6 3
YPC 18.4 19.7 13.7 12.8 11.0 16.2 45 28.2 16.8 12.6
YPG 92.2 83.5 79.8 79.2 69.2 68.4 66.6 62.1 60.6 59.0
KOR 0 0 392 16 0 478 0 0 731 81
YDS. 2740 2177 2272 2114 1788 1313 1584 1388 1376 1323
YPG 195.7 181.4 174.8 140.9 137.5 131.1 121.8 115.7 114.7 110.2
AVG. 69.2 79.2 79.8 66.6 92.2 59.0 48.6 83.5 57.8 68.4
YDS. 1198 1086 1038 792 899 616 733 931 788 708
RUSH 2587 2036 1611 1878 1626 28 1522 1187 529 949
YDS. 2834 3214 2851 2436 2695 1798 1344 1896 2288 2977
2XP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PTS 192 132 132 116 114 128 101 100 98 90
PPG 13.7 10.2 10.2 8.9 8.8 8.5 7.8 7.7 7.5 7.5
PUNTING PLAYER 1. Peter Mortell, MINN 2. Cameron Johnston, OSU 3. Justin DuVernois, ILL 4. Will Hagerup, MICH 5. Sam Foltz, NEB 6. Nathan Renfro, UMD 7. Mike Sadler, MSU 8. Erich Toth, IND 9. Thomas Meadows, PUR 10. Dillon Kidd, IOWA
G 13 15 13 12 13 13 13 12 12 11
PUNT RETURNS PLAYER 1. De’Mornay Pierson, NEB 2. Jalin Marshall, OSU 3. William Likely, UMD 4. Kenzel Doe, WIS 5. Craig James, MINN 6. Jesse Della Valle, PSU 7. Macgarrett Kings Jr., MSU
G 13 15 13 14 13 13 13
NO. 34 24 19 24 16 17 20
YDS. 596 283 210 253 139 129 122
KICKOFF RETURNS PLAYER 1. William Likely, UMD 2. Jalen Myrick, MINN 3. R.J. Shelton, MSU 4. Janarion Grant, RU 5. Stefon Diggs, UMD 6. Dennis Norfleet, MICH 7. Kenzel Doe, WIS 8. Jonathan Parker, IOWA 9. V’Angelo Bentley, ILL 10. Raheem Mostert, PUR
G 13 13 13 13 10 11 14 13 12 12
NO. 16 18 31 36 20 19 28 24 32 34
YDS. 496 508 793 910 478 438 623 531 692 731
FIELD GOALS PLAYER 1. Sam Ficken, PSU 2. Rafael Gaglianone, WIS 3. Brad Craddock, UMD 4. Paul Griggs, PUR 5. Griffin Oakes, IND 6. Matt Wile, MICH 7. Kyle Federico, RU 8. Jack Mitchell, NU 9. Drew Brown, NEB 10. Michael Geiger, MSU
G 13 13 13 12 10 12 13 12 13 13
FGM 24 19 18 16 13 15 16 14 14 14
INTERCEPTIONS PLAYER 1. William Likely, UMD 2. Landon Feichter, PUR 3. Vonn Bell, OSU 4. Nate Gerry, NEB Briean Boddy-Calhoun, MINN 6. Doran Grant, OSU 7. Kurtis Drummond, MSU 8. Frankie Williams, PUR Godwin Igwebuike, NU 10. Tyvis Powell, OSU
G 13 12 15 13 13 15 13 11 11 15
INT. 6 5 6 5 5 5 4 3 3 4
TACKLES PLAYER 1. Mike Hull, PSU 2. Jake Ryan, MICH 3. Damien Wilson, MINN 4. Cole Farrand, UMD 5. Sean Davis, UMD 6. Landon Feichter, PUR 7. Chi Chi Ariguzo, NU 8. Mason Monheim, ILL 9. Joe Bolden, MICH 10. Zane Petty, ILL
G 13 12 13 13 13 12 12 13 12 13
NO. 67 48 77 53 63 84 52 77 58 46
SOLO 75 67 63 70 80 71 65 43 55 49
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YDS. 3025 2164 3388 2274 2659 3487 2143 3133 2308 1711
AVG. 45.1 45.1 44.0 42.9 42.2 41.5 41.2 40.7 39.8 38.5
TD 3 1 1 0 0 0 0
AVG. 17.5 11.8 11.1 10.5 8.7 7.6 6.1
TD 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
AVG. 31.0 28.2 25.6 25.3 23.9 23.1 22.2 22.1 21.6 21.5
FGA 29 22 19 20 18 21 21 18 21 22
PCT. 82.8 86.4 94.7 80.0 72.2 71.4 76.2 77.8 66.7 63.6
MPG 1.85 1.46 1.38 1.33 1.30 1.25 1.23 1.17 1.08 1.08
YDS. 170 59 29 92 59 106 52 119 11 49
TD 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
IPG 0.46 0.42 0.40 0.38 0.38 0.33 0.31 0.27 0.27 0.27
ASST. TOTAL 65 140 45 112 56 119 48 118 35 115 34 105 39 104 68 111 47 102 60 109
TPG 10.8 9.3 9.2 9.1 8.8 8.8 8.7 8.5 8.5 8.4
2014 ALL-BIG TEN TEAMS
DEFENSE SECOND TEAM Line Carl Davis, Iowa Line Louis Trinca-Pasat, Iowa Line Maliek Collins, Nebraska Line Michael Bennett, Ohio State Linebacker Quinton Alston, Iowa Linebacker Taiwan Jones, Michigan State Linebacker Damien Wilson, Minnesota Defensive Back Briean Boddy-Calhoun, Minnesota* Defensive Back Eric Murray, Minnesota* Ibraheim Campbell, Northwestern* Defensive Back Defensive Back Frankie Williams, Purdue* Defensive Back Michael Caputo, Wisconsin* Defensive Back Darius Hillary, Wisconsin* Punter Justin DuVernois, Illinois
MEDIA ALL-BIG TEN TEAM
SECOND TEAM Carl Davis, Iowa Drew Ott, Iowa Andre Monroe, Maryland Michael Bennett, Ohio State Joshua Perry, Ohio State Vince Biegel, Wisconsin Derek Landisch, Wisconsin Nate Gerry, Nebraska Nick Van Hoose, Northwestern Doran Grant, Ohio State Michael Caputo, Wisconsin Justin DuVernois, Illinois
HONORABLE MENTION (Michigan State only): LB Ed Davis, LB Taiwan Jones, RB Jeremy Langford, TE Josiah Price, DL Marcus Rush, P Mike Sadler * Additional honorees due to ties
Hayes-Schembechler Coach of the Year (coaches vote) Jerry Kill, Minnesota Dave McClain Coach of the Year (media vote) Jerry Kill, Minnesota Griese-Brees Quarterback of the Year J.T. Barrett, Ohio State Richter-Howard Receiver of the Year Tony Lippett, Michigan State Ameche-Dayne Running Back of the Year Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin Kwalick-Clark Tight End of the Year Maxx Williams, Minnesota Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year Brandon Scherff, Iowa Smith-Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year Joey Bosa, Ohio State Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year Mike Hull, Penn State Tatum-Woodson Defensive Back of the Year Kurtis Drummond, Michigan State Bakken-Andersen Kicker of the Year Brad Craddock, Maryland Eddleman-Fields Punter of the Year Peter Mortell, Minnesota
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DEFENSE Line Line Line Line Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Defensive Back Defensive Back Defensive Back Defensive Back Punter
Thompson-Randle El Freshman of the Year J.T. Barrett, Ohio State
BOWL HISTORY
FIRST TEAM Shilique Calhoun, Michigan State Randy Gregory, Nebraska Joey Bosa, Ohio State Anthony Zettel, Penn State Jake Ryan, Michigan Damien Wilson, Minnesota Mike Hull, Penn State William Likely, Maryland Briean Boddy-Calhoun, Minnesota Kurtis Drummond, Michigan State Trae Waynes, Michigan State Peter Mortell, Minnesota
SECOND TEAM Connor Cook, Michigan State David Cobb, Minnesota Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska Mike Dudek, Illinois DaeSean Hamilton, Penn State Dan Voltz, Wisconsin Travis Jackson, Michigan State Pat Elflein, Ohio State Jack Conklin, Michigan State Taylor Deckert, Ohio State Jeff Heuerman, Ohio State Sam Ficken, Penn State
Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year Joey Bosa, Ohio State
HONORS & AWARDS
OFFENSE Quarterback Running Back Running Back Receiver Receiver Center Guard Guard Tackle Tackle Tight End Kicker
Graham-George Offensive Player of the Year Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin
SPARTAN HISTORY
FIRST TEAM J.T. Barrett, Ohio State Tevin Coleman, Indiana Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin Tony Lippett, Michigan State Leonte Carroo, Rutgers Jack Allen, Michigan State Zac Epping, Minneosta Kyle Costigan, Wisconsin Brandon Scherff, Iowa Rob Havenstein, Wisconsin Maxx Williams, Minnesota Brad Craddock, Maryland
BIG TEN AWARDS
SPARTAN RECORDS
HONORABLE MENTION (Michigan State only): LB Ed Davis, RB Jeremy Langford, TE Josiah Price, DL Marcus Rush, P Mike Sadler
First-team All-Big Ten safety Kurtis Drummond became the second Spartan in a row to win the Tatum-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year in 2014. Darqueze Dennard was the first Spartan to win the award in 2013.
2014 RECAP
FIRST TEAM Shilique Calhoun, Michigan State Randy Gregory, Nebraska Joey Bosa, Ohio State Anthony Zettel, Penn State Jake Ryan, Michigan Mike Hull, Penn State Derek Landisch, Wisconsin William Likely, Maryland Kurtis Drummond, Michigan State Trae Waynes, Michigan State Doran Grant, Ohio State
Peter Mortell, Minnesota
SECOND TEAM Connor Cook, Michigan State David Cobb, Minnesota Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska Stefon Diggs, Maryland Devin Funchess, Michigan Austin Blythe, Iowa Travis Jackson, Michigan State Zac Epping, Minnesota Jack Conklin, Michigan State Taylor Deckert, Ohio State Jeff Heuerman, Ohio State Sam Ficken, Penn State
COACHING STAFF
OFFENSE Quarterback Running Back Running Back Receiver Receiver Center Guard Guard Tackle Tackle Tight End Kicker
2015 SPARTANS
FIRST TEAM J.T. Barrett, Ohio State Tevin Coleman, Indiana Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin Tony Lippett, Michigan State Kenny Bell, Nebraska Jack Allen, Michigan State Pat Elflein, Ohio State Kyle Costigan, Wisconsin Brandon Scherff, Iowa Rob Havenstein, Wisconsin Maxx Williams, Minnesota Brad Craddock, Maryland
2015 OUTLOOK
COACHES ALL-BIG TEN TEAM
Big Ten Sportsmanship Award (Michigan State only) Keith Mumphery
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Game 1 | No. 8 Michigan State 45, Jacksonville State 7 Aug. 29, 2014 • East Lansing, Mich. Spartan Stadium • Att: 75,127 SCORE BY QUARTERS Jacksonville State (0-1) Michigan State (1-0)
1 0 21
2 0 17
3 7 7
4 0 0
Game 2 | No. 3 Oregon 46, No. 7 Michigan State 27 Sept. 6, 2014 • Eugene, Ore. Autzen Stadium • Att: 59,456 -
F 7 45
SCORING SUMMARY
SCORE BY QUARTERS Michigan State (1-1) Oregon (2-0)
1 0 8
2 24 10
3 3 14
4 0 14
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F 27 46
SCORING SUMMARY
FIRST QUARTER MSU (7-0) Lippett 64-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 11:57 left Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:45 MSU (14-0) Lippett 71-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 10:23 left Drive: 2 plays, 73 yards, 0:42 MSU (21-0) Troup 17-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 3:35 left Drive: 4 plays, 56 yards, 1:43 SECOND QUARTER MSU (28-0) Hill 17-yard run (Geiger kick), 12:43 left Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 4:20 MSU (35-0) Hill 8-yard run (Geiger kick), 5:01 left Drive: 10 plays, 90 yards, 4:12 MSU (38-0) Geiger 35-yard field goal, 0:00 left Drive: 7 plays, 16 yards, 3:08 THIRD QUARTER JSU (7-38) Merrill 9-yard pass from Shortell (Rouleau kick), 11:37 left Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 1:49 MSU (45-7) O’Connor 3-yard run (Geiger kick), 2:18 left Drive: 9 plays, 81 yards, 5:18
TEAM STATISTICS
JSU
MSU
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes Total Offense Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time
14 25-22 222 18-37-3 62-244 7-40.9 0-0 7-64 21:55
25 50-211 354 18-24-0 74-565 4-32.8 1-0 2-13 38:05
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING (CARRIES-YARDS) JSU: LeMay 5-23, James 3-17, Jenkins 12-7, Pope 2-4, Jones 1-2, Shortell 2-(-31); MSU: Langford 13-57, Hill 11-42, Holmes 8-28, Terry 5-21, Shelton 2-19, Burbridge 2-18, Kings 1-17, O’Connor 2-5, Williams 5-3, Cook 1-1. PASSING (C-A-I-YARDS-TD) JSU: Shortell 10-18-0-117-1, Jenkins 5-13-2-82-0, LeMay 3-6-1-23-0; MSU: Cook 1213-0-285-3, O’Connor 5-8-0-56-0, Terry 1-3-0-13-0. RECEIVING (RECEPTIONS-YARDS) JSU: Barge 7-98, Williams 3-23, Screws 2-17, Gonzalez 1-23, Johnson 1-23, Stephens 1-17, Merrill 1-9, Brummel 1-6, Goffigan 1-6; MSU: Lippett 4-167, Price 3-54, Troup 3-38, Mumphery 1-43, Madaris 1-13, Lyles 1-10, Hill 1-9, Burbridge 1-8, Arnett 1-6, Shelton 1-5, Kings 1-1. TACKLES-TOP FIVE (TOTAL-SOLO-ASSISTS) JSU: Endress 10 (5-5), Johnson 8 (4-4), Hough 8 (0-8), Well 6 (3-3), Carlisle 6 (1-5); MSU: Harris 5 (2-3), Cox 4 (4-0), Williamson 4 (3-1), Drummond 4 (3-1), Colquhoun 4 (2-2).
FIRST QUARTER UO (8-0) Thomas 1-yard run (Buckner pass from Alie), 3:39 left Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, 2:02 SECOND QUARTER UO (11-0) Wogan 28-yard field goal, 13:37 left Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 1:50 MSU (7-11) Langford 16-yard run (Geiger kick), 10:57 left Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, 2:40 UO (18-7) Allen 70-yard pass from Mariota (Wogan kick) Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:45 MSU (10-18) Geiger 34-yard field goal, 6:40 left Drive: 7 plays, 15 yards, 3:32 MSU (17-18) Lippett 7-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 2:26 left Drive: 6 plays, 38 yards, 2:15 MSU (24-18) Price 7-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 0:18 left Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 1:09 THIRD QUARTER MSU (27-18) Geiger 42-yard field goal, 10:55 left Drive: 8 plays, 30 yards, 2:38 UO (25-27) Allen 24-yard pass from Mariota (Wogan kick), 4:33 left Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 2:13 UO (32-27) Lowe 37-yard pass from Mariota (Wogan kick), 1:34 left Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 1:50 FOURTH QUARTER UO (39-27) Freeman 38-yard run (Wogan kick), 14:19 left Drive: 2 plays, 54 yards, 0:30 UO (46-27) Freeman 14-yard run (Wogan kick), 1:25 left Drive: 11 plays, 96 yards, 6:31
TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes Total Offense Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time
MSU
25 36-123 343 29-47-2 83-466 6-42.7 1-0 5-38 33:40
UO
19 40-173 318 17-28-0 68-491 7-43.0 0-0 9-74 26:20
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING (CARRIES-YARDS) MSU: Langford 24-86, Shelton 1-30, Hill 7-14, Cook 4-(-7); UO: Freeman 13-89, Mariota 9-42, Tyner 13-33, Marshall 5-9. PASSING (C-A-I-YARDS-TD) MSU: Cook 29-47-2-343-2; UO: Mariota 17-28-0-318-3. RECEIVING (RECEPTIONS-YARDS) MSU: Lippett 11-133, Price 5-51, Shelton 4-58, Burbridge 2-30, Mumphery 2-23, Kings 2-20, Troup 1-19, Williams 1-10, Langford 1-(-1); UO: Allen 3-110, Lowe 3-58, Marshall 3-36, Carrington 2-66, Freeman 2-22, Stanford 2-19, Tyner 2-7.
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SCORE BY QUARTERS Eastern Michigan (1-3) Michigan State (2-1)
1 0 28
2 0 21
3 7 10
4 7 14
Game 4 | No. 9 Michigan State 56, Wyoming 14 Sept. 27, 2014 • East Lansing, Mich. Spartan Stadium • Att: 74,227 -
F 14 73
TEAM STATISTICS
EMU
5 19-20 115 10-29-1 48-135 10-44.9 5-5 4-38 17:19
MSU
24 60-336 160 14-19-1 79-496 5-43.4 0-0 4-25 42:41
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RECEIVING (RECEPTIONS-YARDS) EMU: Russell 4-38, Brumfield 3-19, Allen 2-53, Hill 1-5; MSU: Lippett 3-45, Sims 3-26, Troup 2-43, Kings 1-18, Burbridge 1-14, Mumphery 1-6, Arnett 1-5, Madaris 1-4, Lang 1-(-1). TACKLES-TOP FIVE (TOTAL-SOLO-ASSISTS) EMU: Pace 10 (7-3), Ibe 10 (4-6), Zappone 10 (3-7), Johnson 9 (5-4), Creear 7 (3-4); MSU: Nicholson 5 (2-3), Bullough 3 (2-1), Rescke 3 (0-3), six with 2.
FIRST QUARTER MSU (7-0) Cook 1-yard run (Geiger kick), 11:11 left Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 3:49 MSU (14-0) Lippett 19-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 5:47 left Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 4:14 WYO (7-14) Wick 57-yard run (Williams kick), 2:40 left Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:02 MSU (21-7) Mumphery 33-yard run (Geiger kick), 1:19 left Drive: 3 plays, 59 yards, 1:13 SECOND QUARTER MSU (28-7) Price 19-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 13:43 left Drive: 3 plays, 29 yards, 1:07 MSU (35-7) Mumphery 6-yard pass from O’Connor (Geiger kick), 4:11 left Drive: 9 plays, 35 yards, 5:54 MSU (42-7) Williams 4-yard run (Geiger kick), 1:42 left Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards, 1:09 WYO (14-42) Krill 4-yard pass from Kirkegaard (Williams kick), 0:42 left Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 0:42 THIRD QUARTER MSU (49-14) Langford 29-yard run (Geiger kick), 4:02 left Drive: 5 plays, 68 yards, 2:26 FOURTH QUARTER MSU (56-14) O’Connor 12-yard run (Geiger kick), 12:08 left Drive: 8 plays, 36 yards, 4:17
TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes Total Offense Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time
WYO
11 27-98 188 16-24-1 51-286 4-41.5 2-2 5-43 24:29
MSU
25 52-338 195 16-20-0 72-533 1-43.0 0-0 9-84 35:31
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING (CARRIES-YARDS) WYO: Wick 5-85, May 8-40, Hill 6-9, Kirkegaard 8-(-36); MSU: Langford 16-137, Hill 10-71, Mumphery 3-46, Williams 9-34, Terry 3-16, Shelton 1-15, O’Connor 3-14, Cook 3-3, Kings 2-2, Burbridge 1-2, Team 1-(-2). PASSING (C-A-I-YARDS-TD) WYO: Kirkegaard 16-24-1-188-1; MSU: Cook 8-12-0-126-2, Terry 6-6-0-56-0, O’Connor 2-2-0-13-1. RECEIVING (RECEPTIONS-YARDS) WYO: Rufran 4-35, Hollister 3-33, Claiborne 2-59, Krill 2-6, Nzeocha 2-2, Gentry 1-41, Maulhardt 1-9, Wick 1-3; MSU: Lippett 4-76, Shelton 2-20, Barksdale 2-16, Madaris 2-15, Langford 2-12, Price 1-19, Williams 1-17, Hill 1-14, Mumphery 1-6. TACKLES-TOP FIVE (TOTAL-SOLO-ASSISTS) WYO: Burns 10 (5-5), Wacha 9 (4-5), Yarbrough 9 (3-6), Jones 8 (5-3), Kamana 7 (34); MSU: Harris 7 (3-4), Drummond 6 (4-2), Williamson 5 (3-2), Frey 5 (2-3), Waynes 4 (2-2).
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PASSING (C-A-I-YARDS-TD) EMU: Bolden 10-29-1-115-2; MSU: Terry 5-8-0-19-0, Cook 5-6-0-83-2, O’Connor 4-51-58-1.
SCORING SUMMARY
BOWL HISTORY
RUSHING (CARRIES-YARDS) EMU: Bell 1-9, Hill 5-7, Bolden 6-5, Brumfield 2-3, Jackson 3-1, Allen 2-(-5); MSU: Williams 10-103, Langford 9-60, Hill 14-58, Kings 2-36, Mumphery 1-22, Terry 3-17, Holmes 7-16, Cook 3-11, Shelton 3-9, Michael-Williams 4-5, O’Connor 1-3, Team 3-(-4).
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First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes Total Offense Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time
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SPARTAN HISTORY
FOURTH QUARTER EMU (14-59) Russell 9-yard pass from Bolden (Mulder kick), 14:19 left Drive: 3 plays, 12 yards, 0:41 MSU (66-14) Williams 7-yard run (Geiger kick), 8:49 left Drive: 6 plays, 29 yards, 3:15 MSU (73-14) Williams 80-yard run (Geiger kick), 6:05 left Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, 0:14
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THIRD QUARTER MSU (56-0) Hill 4-yard run (Geiger kick), 9:42 left Drive: 9 plays, 61 yards, 5:09 EMU (7-56) Allen 43-yard pass Bolden (Mulder kick), 7:18 left Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 2:24 MSU (59-7) Geiger 30-yard field goal, 2:26 left Drive: 6 plays, 17 yards, 2:43
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SECOND QUARTER MSU (35-0) Troup 33-yard pass from O’Connor (Geiger kick), 11:04 left Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 5:48 MSU (42-0) Williams 1-yard run (Geiger kick), 5:17 left Drive: 3 plays, 7 yards, 1:20 MSU (49-0) Shelton 6-yard run (Geiger kick), 2:40 left Drive: 1 play, 6 yards, 0:06
2 7 21
COACHING STAFF
FIRST QUARTER MSU (7-0) Cook 4-yard run (Geiger kick), 11:41 left Drive: 5 plays, 37 yards, 2:15 MSU (14-0) Langford 21-yard run (Geiger kick), 8:03 left Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 2:51 MSU (21-0) Lippett 23-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 7:49 left Drive: 1 play, 23 yards, 0:06 MSU (28-0) Lippett 8-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 2:18 left Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, 3:50
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SCORING SUMMARY
SCORE BY QUARTERS Wyoming (3-2, 1-0) Michigan State (3-1)
2015 OUTLOOK
Game 3 | No. 11 Michigan State 73, Eastern Michigan 14 Sept. 20, 2014 • East Lansing, Mich. Spartan Stadium • Att: 73,846
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3 3 10
4 19 0
SCORING SUMMARY
SECOND QUARTER MSU (14-0) Langford 31-yard run (Geiger kick), 13:48 left Drive: 1 play, 31 yards, 0:08 MSU (17-0) Geiger 28-yard field goal, 4:32 left Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 2:52 THIRD QUARTER MSU (20-0) Geiger 27-yard field goal, 9:18 left Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:28 NEB (3-20) Brown 40-yard field goal, 6:12 left Drive: 13 plays, 52 yards, 3:06 MSU (27-3) Lippett 32-yard run (Geiger kick), 2:02 left Drive: 7 plays, 84 yards, 4:05
HONORS & AWARDS
SPARTAN HISTORY
SPARTAN RECORDS
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COACHING STAFF
SCORE BY QUARTERS Nebraska (5-1, 1-1) Michigan State (4-1, 1-0)
2014 RECAP
2015 OUTLOOK
2014 GAME RECAPS Game 6 | No. 8 Michigan State 45, Purdue 31 Oct. 11, 2014 • West Lafayette, Ind. Ross-Ade Stadium • Att: 40,217 -
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BOWL HISTORY THE UNIVERSITY
1 14 3
2 10 14
3 14 0
4 7 14
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SCORING SUMMARY
FIRST QUARTER MSU (7-0) Lippett 55-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 8:22 left Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 0:59
FOURTH QUARTER NEB (9-27) Abdullah 2-yard run (Fyfe rush failed), 12:49 left Drive: 6 plays, 43 yards, 1:11 NEB (16-27) Abdullah 1-yard run (Brown kick), 4:10 left Drive: 5 plays, 68 yards, 1:37 NEB (22-27) Pierson-El 62-yard punt return (Abdullah rush failed), 3:22 left
TEAM STATISTICS
NEB
MSU
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes Total Offense Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time
20 37-47 282 21-45-2 82-329 8-35.9 2-2 6-48 27:51
17 44-188 234 11-29-1 73-422 9-38.4 2-2 9-94 32:09
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
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SCORE BY QUARTERS Michigan State (5-1, 2-0) Purdue (3-4, 1-2)
RUSHING (CARRIES-YARDS) NEB: Abdullah 24-45, Armstrong 11-7, Team 2-(-5); MSU: Langford 29-111, Lippett 1-32, Hill 9-30, Shelton 3-22, Team 1-(-1), Cook 1-(-6). PASSING (C-A-I-YARDS-TD) NEB: Armstrong 20-43-2-273-0, Fyfe 1-2-0-9-0; MSU: Cook 11-29-1-234-1. RECEIVING (RECEPTIONS-YARDS) NEB: Westerkamp 9-158, Bell 3-31, Allen 3-9, Abdullah 2-22, Moore 1-43, Janovich 1-16, Hovey 1-8, Pierson-El 1-(-5); MSU: Lippett 3-104, Kings 2-38, Burbridge 2-37, Mumphery 2-34, Price 1-21, Langford 1-0. TACKLES-TOP FIVE (TOTAL-SOLO-ASSISTS) NEB: Roach 18 (9-9), Gerry 7 (5-2), Anderson 6 (4-2), Gregory 6 (1-5), Cooper 5 (3-2); MSU: T. Jones 10 (6-4), Drummond 9 (8-1), Waynes 7 (4-3), Nicholson 7 (3-4), Davis 5 (2-3).
FIRST QUARTER MSU (7-0) Lippett 39-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 11:44 left Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:16 PUR (3-7) Griggs 36-yard field goal, 7:25 left Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 4:19 MSU (14-3) Hill 2-yard run (Geiger kick), 3:47 Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:38 SECOND QUARTER MSU (21-3) Price 2-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 11:37 left Drive: 11 plays, 84 yards, 4:59 PUR (10-21) Hunt 3-yard run (Griggs kick), 9:00 left Drive: 7 plays, 81 yards, 2:37 MSU (24-10) Geiger 42-yard field goal, 5:19 left Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 3:41 PUR (17-24) Knauf 9-yard pass from Appleby (Griggs kick), 1:43 left Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 3:36 THIRD QUARTER MSU (31-17) Burbridge 13-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 7:16 left Drive: 13 plays, 77 yards, 5:33 MSU (38-17) Hill 4-yard run (Geiger kick), 4:49 left Drive: 3 plays, 47 yards, 1:15 FOURTH QUARTER PUR (24-38) Hunt 52-yard run (Griggs kick), 8:49 left Drive: 4 plays, 60 yards, 2:12 PUR (31-38) Hunt 3-yard run (Griggs kick), 6:19 left Drive: 3 plays, 30 yards, 1:12 MSU (45-31) Harris 15-yard interception return (Geiger kick), 1:22 left
TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes Total Offense Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time
MSU
28 43-294 238 19-37-1 80-532 2-42.0 0-0 4-55 33:07
PUR
18 25-129 211 24-37-1 62-340 4-41.8 1-1 4-21 26:53
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING (CARRIES-YARDS) MSU: Langford 13-104, Hill 9-72, D. Williams 4-44, Cook 7-34, Shelton 4-27, Burbridge 3-14, Thomas 1-1, Team 2-(-2); PUR: Hunt 12-96, Green 1-36, Mostert 2-10, Knauf 1-9, Team 1-(-2), Appleby 8-(-20). PASSING (C-A-I-YARDS-TD) MSU: Cook 19-37-1-238-3; PUR: Appleby 24-37-1-211-1. RECEIVING (RECEPTIONS-YARDS) MSU: Lippett 7-138, Lyles 2-36, Burbridge 2-21, Price 2-16, Mumphery 2-11, Kings 2-6, Langford 1-8, Pendleton 1-2; PUR: Anthrop 9-133, Knauf 7-29, Sinz 4-20, Hunt 2-6, Holmes 1-12, Yancey 1-11. TACKLES-TOP FIVE (TOTAL-SOLO-ASSISTS) MSU: Drummond 7 (0-7), Harris 6 (4-2), Four with 5; PUR: Feichter 10 (7-3), Bentley 7 (7-0), Brown 7 (5-2), Williams 6 (5-1), Herman 5 (4-1).
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2014 GAME RECAPS
SCORE BY QUARTERS Michigan State (6-1, 3-0) Indiana (3-4, 0-3)
1 7 3
2 21 14
Game 8 | No. 8 Michigan State 35, Michigan 11 Oct. 25, 2014 • East Lansing, Mich. Spartan Stadium • Att: 76,331
3 7 0
4 21 7
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FIRST QUARTER MSU (7-0) Langford 32-yard run (Geiger kick), 9:56 left Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 3:11 IU (3-7) Oakes 27-yard field goal, 2:41 left Drive: 5 plays, 65 yards, 2:06
MSU
30 51-330 332 24-32-1 83-662 4-45.5 1-0 3-37 39:24
IU
7 33-213 11 5-16-0 49-224 10-39.9 1-1 4-25 20:36
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RECEIVING (RECEPTIONS-YARDS) MSU: Lippett 7-123, Kings 6-59, Burbridge 5-48, Price 3-83, Shelton 3-19; IU: Coleman 2-6, Cobbs 1-13, Stoner 1-(-3), Fuchs 1-(-5).
FIRST QUARTER MSU (7-0) Langford 2-yard run (Geiger kick), 11:52 left Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:08 SECOND QUARTER MICH (3-7) Wile 48-yard field goal, 3:30 left Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards, 0:48 MSU (14-3) Langford 1-yard run (Geiger kick), 0:21 left Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 3:01 THIRD QUARTER MSU (21-3) Williamson 29-yard interception return (Geiger kick), 8:33 left MSU (28-3) Lippett 70-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 6:17 left Drive: 1 play, 70 yards, 0:11 FOURTH QUARTER MICH (11-28) Smith 1-yard run (Butt pass from Gardner), 3:40 left Drive: 6 plays, 33 yards, 1:44 MSU (35-11) Langford 5-yard run (Geiger kick), 0:28 left Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, 3:11
TEAM STATISTICS
MICH
MSU
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes Total Offense Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time
13 26-61 125 15-31-2 57-186 6-42.3 2-1 4-27 26:14
22 46-219 227 12-22-0 68-446 4-37.5 2-2 8-88 33:46
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING (CARRIES-YARDS) MICH: Smith 11-39, Hayes 9-27, Johnson 2-13, Gardner 4-(-18); MSU: Langford 35177, Williams 3-20, Hill 3-17, Shelton 1-5, Kings 1-0, Cook 3-0. PASSING (C-A-I-YARDS-TD) MICH: Gardner 15-30-2-125-0, Morris 0-1-0-0-0; MSU: Cook 12-22-0-227-1. RECEIVING (RECEPTIONS-YARDS) MICH: Funchess 5-64, Hayes 3-7, Norfleet 3-0, Darboh 2-41, Canteen 1-8, Butt 1-5; MSU: Lippett 3-103, Burbridge 2-34, Kings 2-8, Mumphery 1-28, Langford 1-18, Price 1-14, Troup 1-13, Hill 1-9. TACKLES-TOP FIVE (TOTAL-SOLO-ASSISTS) MICH: Bolden 12 (7-5), Ryan 12 (7-5), Wilson 11 (4-7), Taylor 6 (2-4), Two with five; MSU: T. Jones 8 (7-1), Harris 7 (2-5), Davis 6 (4-2), Drummond 6 (2-4), Waynes 5 (4-1).
THE UNIVERSITY
PASSING (C-A-I-YARDS-TD) MSU: Cook 24-32-1-332-3; IU: Diamont 5-15-0-11-0, Boudreau 0-1-0-0-0.
SCORING SUMMARY
BOWL HISTORY
RUSHING (CARRIES-YARDS) MSU: Hill 16-178, Langford 21-109, Williams 5-55, Cook 3-8, Shelton 1-5, Burbridge 1-4, Kings 1-(-5), Team 3-(-24); IU: Coleman 15-132, Wynn 1-75, Redding 3-14, Roberts 3-8, Graham 1-(-4), Diamont 10-(12).
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HONORS & AWARDS
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes Total Offense Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time
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SPARTAN HISTORY
TEAM STATISTICS
4 8 7
SPARTAN RECORDS
FOURTH QUARTER MSU (42-17) Langford 12-yard run (Geiger kick), 14:14 left Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 4:08 MSU (49-17) Williams 22-yard run (Geiger kick), 5:06 left Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 6:17 MSU (56-17) Hill 76-yard run (Geiger kick), 1:24 left Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:38
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2014 RECAP
THIRD QUARTER MSU (35-17) Shelton 4-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 7:52 left Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 3:51
2 3 7
COACHING STAFF
SECOND QUARTER MSU (14-3) Price 10-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 12:21 left Drive: 12 plays, 78 yards, 5:20 IU (10-14) Wynn 75-yard run (Oakes kick), 12:07 left Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:14 IU (17-14) Diamont 9-yard run (Oakes kick), 5:25 left Drive: 2 plays, 39 yards, 0:30 MSU (21-17) Langford 8-yard run (Geiger kick), 3:59 left Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:26 MSU (28-17) Kings 14-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 1:14 left Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, 1:19
1 0 7
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SCORING SUMMARY
SCORE BY QUARTERS Michigan (3-5, 1-3) Michigan State (7-1, 4-0)
2015 OUTLOOK
Game 7 | No. 8 Michigan State 56, Indiana 17 Oct. 18, 2014 • Bloomington, Ind. Memorial Stadium • Att: 44,403
TACKLES-TOP FIVE (TOTAL-SOLO-ASSISTS) MSU: Davis 6 (5-1), Williamson 6 (4-2), T. Jones 5 (3-2), Thomas 5 (2-3), Calhoun 4 (2-2); IU: Simmons 9 (4-5), Cooper 7 (3-4), Allen 6 (5-1), Murphy 6 (4-2), Bennett 6 (4-2).
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2014 GAME RECAPS Game 9 | No. 13 Ohio State 49, No. 7 Michigan State 37 Nov. 8, 2014 • East Lansing, Mich. Spartan Stadium • Att: 76,306 SCORE BY QUARTERS Ohio State (8-1, 5-0) Michigan State (7-2, 4-1)
1 7 14
2 21 7
3 7 3
4 14 13
Game 10 | No. 12 Michigan State 37, Maryland 15 Nov. 15, 2014 • College Park, Md. Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium • Att: 51,802 -
F 49 37
SCORING SUMMARY
FIRST QUARTER MSU (7-0) Mumphery 15-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 9:42 left Drive: 5 plays, 70 yards, 2:02 OSU (7-7) Barrett 5-yard run (Nuernberger kick), 8:41 left Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 0:53 MSU (14-7) Langford 33-yard run (Geiger kick), 6:14 left Drive: 1 play, 33 yards, 0:06 SECOND QUARTER OSU (14-14) Barrett 1-yard run (Nuernberger kick), 12:27 left Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 3:21 MSU (21-14) Langford 1-yard run (Geiger kick), 4:37 left Drive: 14 plays, 66 yards, 7:50 OSU (21-21) Thomas 79-yard pass from Barrett (Nuernberger kick), 3:19 left Drive: 1 play, 79 yards, 0:11 OSU (28-21) Smith 44-yard pass from Barrett (Nuernberger kick), 0:56 Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 1:03 THIRD QUARTER MSU (24-28) Geiger 40-yard field goal, 8:38 left Drive: 12 plays, 56 yards, 6:16 OSU (35-24) Elliott 1-yard run (Nuernberger kick), 2:18 left Drive: 13 plays, 67 yards, 6:14 FOURTH QUARTER OSU (42-24) Wilson 7-yard pass from Barrett (Nuernberger kick), 12:07 left Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 2:53 MSU (31-42) Price 16-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 9:15 left Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:52 OSU (49-31) Elliott 17-yard run (Nuernberger kick), 7:12 left Drive: 4 plays, 78 yards, 1:57 MSU (37-49) Langford 1-yard run (Cook pass failed), 5:20 left Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 1:46
TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes Total Offense Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time
OSU
25 41-268 300 16-26-0 67-568 2-38.0 3-2 7-50 29:37
MSU
29 34-178 358 25-45-0 79-536 3-42.3 2-0 11-105 30:23
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING (CARRIES-YARDS) OSU: Elliott 23-154, Barrett 14-86, Marshall 3-19, Spencer 1-9; MSU: Langford 18-137, Williams 4-20, Cook 6-15, Kings 1-7, Shelton 1-3, Team 1-(-1), Hill 3-(-3).
THE UNIVERSITY
PASSING (C-A-I-YARDS-TD) OSU: Barrett 16-26-0-300-3; MSU: Cook 25-45-0-358-2. RECEIVING (RECEPTIONS-YARDS) OSU: D. Smith 6-129, Thomas 3-91, Marshall 2-33, Wilson 2-23, Heuerman 2-12, Spencer 1-12; MSU: Kings 5-79, Price 5-72, Lippett 5-64, Burbridge 4-41, Mumphery 3-72, Shelton 2-15, Langford 1-15. TACKLES-TOP FIVE (TOTAL-SOLO-ASSISTS) OSU: Perry 9 (3-6), Bell 7 (2-5), Lee 6 (0-6), Grant 6 (4-2), Washington 6 (2-4); MSU: Drummond 11 (4-7), Williamson 11 (4-7), D. Hicks 8 (4-4), Three with 5.
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SCORE BY QUARTERS Michigan State (8-2, 5-1) Maryland (6-4, 3-3)
1 6 0
2 10 7
3 7 0
4 14 8
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F 37 15
SCORING SUMMARY
FIRST QUARTER MSU (3-0) Geiger 22-yard field goal, 7:01 left Drive: 7 plays, 23 yards, 3:50 MSU (6-0) Geiger 34-yard field goal, 2:34 left Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 3:25 SECOND QUARTER MSU (9-0) Geiger 35-yard field goal, 10:42 left Drive: 12 plays, 41 yards, 5:07 UMD (7-9) Adams 20-yard pass from Brown (Craddock kick), 8:46 left Drive: 5 plays, 41 yards, 1:47 MSU (16-7) Langford 8-yard run (Geiger kick), 2:00 left Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:00 THIRD QUARTER MSU (23-7) Williamson 22-yard interception return (Geiger kick), 1:06 left FOURTH QUARTER MSU (30-7) Langford 25-yard run (Geiger kick), 7:06 left Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 5:12 UMD (15-30) Winfree 31-yard pass from Brown (Hayward pass from Brown), 4:07 left Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 2:54 MSU (37-15) Hill 33-yard run (Geiger kick), 3:15 Drive: 3 plays, 50 yards, 0:50
TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes Total Offense Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time
MSU
23 47-242 240 14-31-0 78-482 6-46.3 0-0 10-75 37:32
UMD
11 17-6 246 20-43-3 60-252 8-37.2 2-1 5-30 22:28
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING (CARRIES-YARDS) MSU: Langford 25-138, Hill 6-58, D. Williams 6-34, Cook 6-5, Mumphery 1-5, Kings 1-3, Burbridge 1-1, Team 1-(-2); UMD: Ross 1-5, W. Brown 9-5, Veil 1-1, C.J. Brown 6-(-5). PASSING (C-A-I-YARDS-TD) MSU: Cook 14-31-0-240-0; UMD: Brown 20-43-3-246-2. RECEIVING (RECEPTIONS-YARDS) MSU:Lippett 4-46, Mumphery 2-78, Kings 2-63, Price 2-17, Burbridge 1-14, Gleichert 1-12, Lyles 1-7, Langford 1-3; UMD: Winfree 4-80, Veil 4-45, W. Brown 4-12, Long 3-61, Adams 2-39, Etta-Tawo 1-11, Goins 1-9, C.J. Brown 1-(-11). TACKLES-TOP FIVE (TOTAL-SOLO-ASSISTS) MSU: Davis 9 (4-5), Waynes 4 (4-0), Cox 4 (3-1), T. Jones 4 (2-2), Thomas 4 (1-3); UMD: Farrand 18 (14-4), Robinson 9 (6-3), Davis 8 (7-1), Goree 6 (6-0), Two with 4.
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2014 GAME RECAPS
SCORE BY QUARTERS Rutgers (6-5, 2-5) Michigan State (9-2, 6-1)
1 0 14
2 0 21
3 3 0
Game 12 | No. 10 Michigan State 34, Penn State 10 Nov. 29, 2014 • University Park, Pa. Beaver Stadium • Att: 99,902 4 0 10
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F 3 45
THIRD QUARTER RU (3-35) Federico 44-yard field goal, 0:49 left Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 3:27 FOURTH QUARTER MSU (38-3) Geiger 23-yard field goal, 11:36 left Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 4:05 MSU (45-3) Hill 16-yard run (Geiger kick), 5:53 left Drive: 6 plays, 66 yards, 3:29
F 34 10
SCORING SUMMARY
FIRST QUARTER MSU (7-0) Shelton 90-yard kickoff return (Geiger kick), 14:46 left MSU (10-0) Geiger 36-yard field goal, 8:41 left Drive: 9 plays, 47 yards, 3:03 MSU (13-0) Geiger 39-yard field goal, 0:13 left Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 5:35 SECOND QUARTER PSU (3-13) Ficken 41-yard field goal, 4:34 left Drive: 5 plays, 17 yards, 2:16 THIRD QUARTER MSU (20-3) Langford 3-yard run (Geiger kick), 7:24 left Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 3:11 MSU (27-3) Lippett 10-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 4:29 left Drive: 5 plays, 18 yards, 2:43 PSU (10-27) Lynch 3-yard run (Ficken kick), 1:37 left Drive: 10 plays, 79 yards, 2:46 FOURTH QUARTER MSU (34-10) Langford 6-yard run (Geiger kick), 2:49 left Drive: 4 plays, 20 yards, 2:07
MSU
26 44-242 278 17-26-0 70-520 2-42.0 3-2 3-35 31:40
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
PASSING (C-A-I-YARDS-TD) RU: Nova 11-26-2-108-0, Laviano 3-5-1-31-0; MSU: Cook 16-24-0-254-2, O’Connor 1-1-0-24-0, Terry 0-1-0-0-0.
MSU
17 50-124 125 9-25-2 249 5-47.2 1-1 3-14 38:41
PSU
15 31-181 143 10-20-1 324 6-41.8 1-1 2-15 21:19
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING (CARRIES-YARDS) MSU: Langford 30-118, Kings 1-4, Williams 2-2, Cook 4-0, Shelton 1-(-2), Team 3-(-4); PSU: Lynch 14-51, Belton 1-3, Godwin 2-1, Hackenberg 5-(-17). PASSING (C-A-I-YARDS-TD) MSU: Cook 13-25-1-180-1, Terry 0-1-0-0-0; PSU: Hackenberg 21-45-1-195-0. RECEIVING (RECEPTIONS-YARDS) MSU: Lippett 4-53, Mumphery 3-46, Burbridge 3-32, Kings 2-49, Langford 1-0; PSU: Hamilton 6-55, Lewis 3-29, Carter 3-28, James 3-25, Gesicki 2-33, Lynch 2-4, Belton 1-12, Blacknall 1-9. TACKLES-TOP FIVE (TOTAL-SOLO-ASSISTS) MSU: Drummond 6 (6-0), Thomas 5 (1-4), Bullough 5 (1-4), Three with 4; PSU: Hull 13 (7-6), Allen 9 (4-5), Wartman 8 (3-5), Lucas 7 (5-2), Zettel 5 (4-1).
TACKLES-TOP FIVE (TOTAL-SOLO-ASSISTS) RU: Longa 11 (5-6), Milewski 9 (2-7), Cioffi 7 (0-7), Glashen 7 (6-1), Two with 6; MSU: Davis 7 (5-2), Drummond 6 (5-1), Heath 5 (2-3), T. Jones 5 (2-3), Two with 4.
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THE UNIVERSITY
RECEIVING (RECEPTIONS-YARDS) RU: Tsimis 5-39, Kroft 3-40, Burton 2-19, Patton 2-13, Grant 1-22, Carroo 1-6; MSU: Lippett 5-72, Mumphery 4-61, Shelton 3-39, Burbridge 2-22, Kings 1-44, Madaris 1-24, Hill 1-16.
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes Total Offense Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time
BOWL HISTORY
RUSHING (CARRIES-YARDS) RU: Martin 16-68, Hicks 8-31, Laviano 1-7, Goodwin 2-4, Nova 2-(-15); MSU: Langford 16-126, Hill 12-59, Geiger 1-23, Mumphery 1-12, Terry 1-8, Cook 4-5, Shelton 1-4, Kings 1-3, Williams 6-1, Kruse 1-1.
TEAM STATISTICS
HONORS & AWARDS
15 29-95 139 14-31-3 60-234 5-32.6 2-0 3-25 28:20
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SPARTAN HISTORY
First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes Total Offense Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time
RU
4 7 0
SPARTAN RECORDS
TEAM STATISTICS
3 14 7
2014 RECAP
SECOND QUARTER MSU (21-0) Langford 38-yard run (Geiger kick), 12:12 left Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 2:26 MSU (28-0) Hill 1-yard run (Geiger kick), 5:19 Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 5:21 MSU (35-0) Shelton 7-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 0:28 Drive: 9 plays, 48 yards, 1:33
2 0 3
COACHING STAFF
FIRST QUARTER MSU (7-0) Lippett 30-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 5:36 left Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 3:51 MSU (14-0) Langford 18-yard run (Geiger kick), 3:19 left Drive: 3 plays, 33 yards, 0:40
1 13 0
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SCORING SUMMARY
SCORE BY QUARTERS Michigan State (10-2, 7-1) Penn State (6-6, 2-5)
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2014 GAME RECAPS Game 13 | 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic No. 7 Michigan State 42, No. 4 Baylor 41 Jan. 1, 2015 • Arlington, Texas AT&T Stadium • Att: 71,464 SCORE BY QUARTERS Michigan State (11-2) Baylor (11-2)
1 14 14
2 0 10
3 7 17
4 21 0
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F 42 41
SCORING SUMMARY
FIRST QUARTER MSU (7-0) Langford 2-yard run (Geiger kick), 12:27 left Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:33 BU (7-7) Cannon 49-yard pass from Petty (Callahan kick), 8:56 left Drive: 10 plays, 93 yards, 3:28 MSU (14-7) Shelton 11-yard run (Geiger kick), 5:06 left Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 3:42 BU (14-14) Coleman 53-yard pass from Lee (Callahan kick), 2:32 left Drive: 3 plays, 65 yards, 0:35 SECOND QUARTER BU (21-14) Petty 1-yard run (Callahan kick), 8:13 left Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards, 2:50 BU (24-14) Callahan 25-yard field goal, 3:14 left Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 1:48 THIRD QUARTER BU (31-14) Cannon 74-yard pass from Petty (Callahan kick), 14:32 left Drive: 2 plays, 76 yards, 0:19 BU (34-14) Callahan 46-yard field goal, 11:23 left Drive: 7 plays, 19 yards, 1:58 MSU (21-34) Langford 2-yard run (Geiger kick), 6:50 left Drive: 9 plays, 63 yards, 4:26 BU (41-21) McGowan 18-yard pass from Petty (Callahan kick), 4:03 left Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:47 FOURTH QUARTER MSU (28-41) Price 8-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 12:09 left Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, 2:09 MSU (35-41) Langford 1-yard run (Geiger kick), 4:55 left Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 4:20 MSU (42-41) Mumphery 10-yard pass from Cook (Geiger kick), 0:17 Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 0:48
TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes Total Offense Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time
MSU
29 46-238 314 24-42-2 552 3-39.7 1-0 7-75 36:42
Keith Mumphery hauled in the game-winning touchdown catch with 17 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of the Cotton Bowl Classic, capping MSU’s 20-point comeback win over Baylor.
BU
25 22-(-20) 603 37-52-1 583 1-48.0 1-0 11-105 23:18
Marcus Rush (No. 44) blocked Baylor’s 43-yard field goal attempt with just over a minute remaining in the game, setting up MSU’s game-winning touchdown drive.
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RUSHING (CARRIES-YARDS) MSU: Langford 27-162, Hill 7-26, Lippett 1-19, Cook 6-11, Shelton 2-11, Geiger 1-6, Kings 1-4 Team 1-(-1); BU: Linwood 11-26, Jefferson 2-(-2), Chafin 1-(-2), Team 1-(-6), Petty 7-(-36). PASSING (C-A-I-YARDS-TD) MSU: Cook 24-42-2-314-2; BU: Petty 36-51-1-550-3, Lee 1-1-0-53-1. RECEIVING (RECEPTIONS-YARDS) MSU: Lippett 5-74, Mumphery 4-87, Burbridge 4-57, Price 3-27, Kings 3-19, Langford 2-7, Lyles 1-21, Shelton 1-17, Williams 1-5; BU: Goodley 9-93, Cannon 8-197, Coleman 7-150, Norwood 6-64, Lee 2-37, Fuller 2-25, McGowan 1-18, Linwood 1-14, Armstead 1-5. TACKLES-TOP FIVE (TOTAL-SOLO-ASSISTS) MSU: Williamson 10 (9-1), Drummond 7 (7-0), T. Jones 6 (3-3), Hicks 4 (3-1), Four with three; BU: Young 15 (5-10), Hager 13 (6-7), Stewart 10 (3-7), Howard 9 (6-3), Two with six.
Michigan State recorded five sacks, 11 tackles for loss and held Baylor to minus-20 yards rushing, the fewest ever by a Spartan bowl opponent.
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RUSHING RECORDS All statistics include postseason games; records updated following each game on the football page at msuspartans.com.
CAREER RUSHING ATTEMPTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Lorenzo White Javon Ringer Tico Duckett Blake Ezor Sedrick Irvin Le’Veon Bell Duane Goulbourne T.J. Duckett Jeremy Langford Jehuu Caulcrick Steve Smith Eric Allen Rich Baes Levi Jackson Edwin Baker Marc Renaud Charlie Baggett Clinton Jones Hyland Hickson Craig Thomas
1984-87 2005-08 1989-92 1986-89 1996-98 2010-12 1992-94, 1996 1999-2001 2011-14 2004-07 1977-80 1969-71 1973-76 1973-76 2009-11 1994-95, 1997 1973-75 1964-66 1988-90 1990-93
1,082 843 836 800 755 671 627 621 577 532 524 521 507 474 462 451 406 396 384 362
1984-87 2005-08 1989-92 1986-89 1996-98 1999-2001 2010-12 2011-14 1992-94, 1996 1977-80 1969-71 2004-07 1994-95, 1997 2009-11 1973-76 1973-76 1946-49 1964-66 1988-90 1990-93
4,887 4,398 4,212 3,749 3,504 3,379 3,346 2,967 2,848 2,676 2,654 2,395 2,331 2,293 2,287 2,234 2,103 1,921 1,906 1,823
RUSHING YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Lorenzo White Javon Ringer Tico Duckett Blake Ezor Sedrick Irvin T.J. Duckett Le’Veon Bell Jeremy Langford Duane Goulbourne Steve Smith Eric Allen Jehuu Caulcrick Marc Renaud Edwin Baker Levi Jackson Rich Baes Lynn Chandnois Clinton Jones Hyland Hickson Craig Thomas
RUSHING AVERAGE (MIN. 150 ATTS.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
George Guerre Lynn Chandnois Sherman Lewis Sonny Grandelius Derek Hughes Jim Earley Walt Kowalczyk LeRoy Bolden Dick Panin T.J. Duckett Evan Slonac Billy Wells LeRoy Crane George Saimes Javon Ringer Clarence Peaks Marc Renaud Jeremy Langford Steve Smith Eric Allen
1946-48 1946-49 1961-63 1948-50 1978-81 1974-77 1955-57 1952-54 1950-52 1999-2001 1951-53 1951-53 1948-50 1960-62 2005-08 1954-56 1994-95, 1997 2011-14 1977-80 1969-71
6.75 6.55 6.21 6.09 6.04 5.78 5.59 5.56 5.45 5.44 5.42 5.39 5.38 5.31 5.22 5.21 5.17 5.14 5.11 5.09
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 11. 12. 13. 15. 17. 19.
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME (MIN. 5 GAMES) 1984-87 2011-14 2004-07 1996-98 2005-08 1986-89 2010-12 1999-2001 1969-71 1946-49 1989-92 1990-93 1992-94, 1996 1951-54 1977-80 1973-75 1973-76 1964-66 2009-11 1992-95 1988-90 1948-50
43 40 39 35 34 34 33 29 28 28 26 25 23 23 21 21 20 20 19 19 19 19
SEASON RUSHING ATTEMPTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Lorenzo White Javon Ringer Le’Veon Bell Lorenzo White Blake Ezor Jeremy Langford Jeremy Langford Sedrick Irvin Tico Duckett 10. Blake Ezor
1985 2008 2012 1987 1988 2013 2014 1998 1991 1989
419 390 382 357 322 292 276 272 272 267
1985 2012 2008 1987 2014 1988 1971 2007 2013 2001
2,066 1,793 1,637 1,572 1,522 1,496 1,494 1,447 1,422 1,420
RUSHING YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Lorenzo White Le’Veon Bell Javon Ringer Lorenzo White Jeremy Langford Blake Ezor Eric Allen Javon Ringer Jeremy Langford T.J. Duckett
RUSHING AVERAGE (MIN. 90 ATTS.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
DeAndra Cobb Lynn Chandnois Drew Stanton George Guerre Lynn Chandnois Steve Smith Javon Ringer Sherman Lewis Sonny Grandelius George Guerre
2004 1948 2004 1946 1949 1978 2005 1963 1950 1948
7.58 7.48 7.16 7.03 6.86 6.71 6.70 6.41 6.28 6.22
2014 2008 2007 1989 2013 1971 1995 1985 1996 1987
22 22 21 19 18 18 17 17 16 16
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Lorenzo White Le’Veon Bell Eric Allen Lorenzo White Blake Ezor Javon Ringer Blake Ezor T.J. Duckett T.J. Duckett Jeremy Langford
1985 2012 1971 1987 1989 2008 1988 2001 2000 2014
172.2 (12) 137.9 (13) 135.8 (11) 131.0 (12) 129.9 (10) 125.9 (13) 124.7 (12) 123.0 (11) 118.3 (12) 117.1 (13)
SINGLE GAME RUSHING ATTEMPTS 1. 2. 3. 4.
Lorenzo White (292 yards) Indiana 1987 Lorenzo White (244) Purdue 1985 Lorenzo White (172) Minnesota 1985 Le’Veon Bell (210) Boise State 2012 Javon Ringer (198) Indiana 2008 Blake Ezor (250) Indiana 1988 7. Javon Ringer (282) Florida Atlantic 2008 8. Tico Duckett (216) Wisconsin 1991 Lorenzo White (223) Wisconsin 1985 10. Lorenzo White (147) Notre Dame 1986 Blake Ezor (228) Northwestern 1989 Blake Ezor (179) Hawaii 1989
56 53 49 44 44 44 43 42 42 41 41 41
RUSHING YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Eric Allen (29 attempts) Purdue 1971 Lorenzo White (56) Indiana 1987 Lorenzo White (25) Indiana 1985 Javon Ringer (43) Florida Atlantic 2008 Clinton Jones (21) Iowa 1966 Le’Veon Bell (35) Minnesota 2012 Le’Veon Bell (36) Eastern Michigan 2012 Blake Ezor (44) Indiana 1988 T.J. Duckett (30) Iowa 2000 Eric Allen (21) Wisconsin 1971
350 292 286 282 268 266 253 250 248 247
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 1. 2. 3.
Blake Ezor Javon Ringer Edwin Baker Ashton Leggett Jehuu Caulcrick T.J. Duckett Sedrick Irvin Scott Greene Craig Thomas Craig Thomas Tico Duckett Blake Ezor Steve Smith Derek Hughes Eric Allen Eric Allen Clinton Jones
Northwestern 1989 Eastern Michigan 2008 Minnesota 2010 Western Michigan 2009 UAB 2007 Penn State 1999 Indiana 1996 Illinois 1995 Central Michigan 1993 Indiana 1992 Purdue 1990 Indiana 1989 Northwestern 1980 Minnesota 1979 Purdue 1971 Minnesota 1971 Iowa 1965
6 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 1. 3. 4. 5. 7. 9.
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Lorenzo White Jeremy Langford Jehuu Caulcrick Sedrick Irvin Javon Ringer Blake Ezor Le’Veon Bell T.J. Duckett Eric Allen Lynn Chandnois Tico Duckett Craig Thomas Duane Goulbourne LeRoy Bolden Steve Smith Charlie Baggett Rich Baes Clinton Jones Edwin Baker Scott Greene Hyland Hickson Sonny Grandelius
Jeremy Langford Javon Ringer Jehuu Caulcrick Blake Ezor Jeremy Langford Eric Allen Scott Greene Lorenzo White Sedrick Irvin Lorenzo White
Lorenzo White became the first Spartan running back to lead the NCAA in rushing, averaging 173.5 yards per game in 1985.
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PASSING RECORDS CAREER (Statistics include postseason games)
723 685 543 500 467 464 444 418 416 360 313 301 297 278 204 198 194 192 161 128
2003-06 2008-11 1990-93 1987-90 1994-97 1994-95 1982-86 2000-03 2012-14 1983 1998-2001 2005-08 2001-04 1996-99 1976-78 2010-13 1963-65 1955-57 1985-88 1978-81
.642 .641 .626 .621 .607 .607 .605 .596 .583 .577 .559 .558 .553 .543 .530 .525 .516 .508 .503 .499
PASSING YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Kirk Cousins Jeff Smoker Drew Stanton Brian Hoyer Connor Cook Dave Yarema Ed Smith Bill Burke Jim Miller Todd Schultz Tony Banks John Leister Dan Enos Bobby McAllister Andrew Maxwell Bryan Clark Steve Juday Charlie Baggett Damon Dowdell Ryan Van Dyke
2008-11 2000-03 2003-06 2005-08 2012-14 1982-86 1976-78 1996-99 1990-93 1994-97 1994-95 1979-82 1987-90 1985-88 2010-13 1978-81 1963-65 1973-75 2001-04 1998-2001
9,131 8,932 6,524 6,159 6,063 5,809 5,706 5,463 5,037 4,273 4,129 3,999 3,837 3,194 2,900 2,725 2,576 2,335 2,170 2,111
Kirk Cousins, who led the Spartans to back-to-back 11-win seasons in 2010-11, set school career records for pass completions (723), passing yards (9,131), TD passes (66), passing efficiency (146.1), 200-yard passing games (26) and total offense (9,004 yards). TOUCHDOWN PASSES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
14. 15. 17. 19. 20.
Kirk Cousins Jeff Smoker Connor Cook Bill Burke Dave Yarema Ed Smith Drew Stanton Brian Hoyer Todd Schultz Steve Juday Tony Banks John Leister Bryan Clark Al Dorow Tom Yewcic Gene Glick Jim Miller Bobby McAllister Damon Dowdell Andrew Maxwell Ryan Van Dyke Charlie Baggett Jimmy Raye
2008-11 2000-03 2012-14 1996-99 1982-86 1976-78 2003-06 2005-08 1994-97 1963-65 1994-95 1979-82 1978-81 1949-51 1951-53 1946-49 1990-93 1985-88 2001-04 2010-13 1998-2001 1973-75 1965-67
66 61 47 46 44 43 42 35 27 21 20 20 20 19 18 18 17 17 16 14 14 14 14
PASSING EFFICIENCY RATING (MIN. 100 ATTS.)
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2008-11 1946-49 2012-14 1953-55 1955-57 1955-57 2000-03 1994-95 1982-86 1957-59 1951-53 1987-90 1985-88 1996-99 1994-97 1998-2001 1976-78 2005-08 1990-93 2001-04
146.1 143.5 141.5 140.5 139.7 138.7 135.5 135.5 134.4 131.9 128.4 128.1 126.0 125.9 125.1 123.8 123.6 121.3 119.1 116.2
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9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Kirk Cousins Gene Glick Connor Cook Earl Morrall Jim Ninowski Drew Stanton Jeff Smoker Tony Banks Dave Yarema Dean Look Tom Yewcic Dan Enos Bobby McAllister Bill Burke Todd Schultz Ryan Van Dyke Ed Smith Brian Hoyer Jim Miller Damon Dowdell
BOWL HISTORY
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
HONORS & AWARDS
Jim Miller ranks as one of the most accurate passers in Spartan history, completing nearly 63 percent of his throws for 5,037 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Drew Stanton (543-846) Kirk Cousins (723-1,128) Jim Miller (467-746) Dan Enos (297-478) Todd Schultz (360-593) Tony Banks (301-496) Dave Yarema (464-767) Jeff Smoker (685-1,150) Connor Cook (444-762) Clark Brown (82-142) Ryan Van Dyke (161-288) Brian Hoyer (500-896) Damon Dowdell (192-347) Bill Burke (416-766) Ed Smith (418-789) Andrew Maxwell (278-530) Steve Juday (198-384) Jim Ninowski (63-124) Bobby McAllister (194-386) Bryan Clark (204-409)
SPARTAN HISTORY
2008-11 2000-03 2003-06 2005-08 1990-93 1982-86 2012-14 1976-78 1996-99 1994-97 1979-82 1994-95 1987-90 2010-13 1978-81 1963-65 1985-88 2001-04 1998-2001 1973-75
PASS COMPLETION PERCENTAGE (MIN. 100 ATTS.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
SPARTAN RECORDS
Kirk Cousins Jeff Smoker Drew Stanton Brian Hoyer Jim Miller Dave Yarema Connor Cook Ed Smith Bill Burke Todd Schultz John Leister Tony Banks Dan Enos Andrew Maxwell Bryan Clark Steve Juday Bobby McAllister Damon Dowdell Ryan Van Dyke Charlie Baggett
1,150 1,128 896 846 789 767 766 762 746 686 593 530 496 478 409 386 384 347 288 287 287
2014 RECAP
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
2000-03 2008-11 2005-08 2003-06 1976-78 1982-86 1996-99 2012-14 1990-93 1979-82 1994-97 2010-13 1994-95 1987-90 1978-81 1985-88 1963-65 2001-04 1998-2001 1973-75 1970-71
39 35 33 33 32 31 30 30 29 28
COACHING STAFF
Jeff Smoker Kirk Cousins Brian Hoyer Drew Stanton Ed Smith Dave Yarema Bill Burke Connor Cook Jim Miller John Leister Todd Schultz Andrew Maxwell Tony Banks Dan Enos Bryan Clark Bobby McAllister Steve Juday Damon Dowdell Ryan Van Dyke Charlie Baggett Mike Rasmussen PASS COMPLETIONS
2000-03 1979-82 1994-97 1982-86 1976-78 1996-99 2008-11 1973-75 1990-93 2003-06
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Jeff Smoker John Leister Todd Schultz Dave Yarema 5. Ed Smith 6. Bill Burke 7. Kirk Cousins Charlie Baggett 9. Jim Miller 10. Drew Stanton
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PASS ATTEMPTS
INTERCEPTIONS THROWN 1. 2. 3.
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PASSING RECORDS
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TOUCHDOWN PASSES
PASS ATTEMPTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Jeff Smoker Andrew Maxwell Kirk Cousins Connor Cook Brian Hoyer Connor Cook Bill Burke Drew Stanton Brian Hoyer Kirk Cousins
2003 2012 2011 2013 2007 2014 1998 2005 2008 2010
488 446 419 380 376 365 358 354 353 338
PASS COMPLETIONS 1. Jeff Smoker 2. Kirk Cousins 3. Drew Stanton 4. Andrew Maxwell 5. Kirk Cousins 6. Connor Cook Brian Hoyer 8. Jim Miller 9. Connor Cook 10. Dave Yarema
2003 2011 2005 2012 2010 2013 2007 1993 2014 1986
302 267 236 234 226 223 223 215 212 200
INTERCEPTIONS THROWN 1. Bill Burke 2. Todd Schultz 3. Tony Banks Dave Yarema 5. Jeff Smoker John Leister Ed Smith 8. Drew Stanton Dan Enos Charlie Baggett Bill Triplett
1999 1997 1995 1984 2003 1980 1977 2005 1989 1975 1969
18 17 15 15 14 14 14 12 12 12 12
1. 2. 3. 5. 7.
Kirk Cousins Connor Cook Connor Cook Drew Stanton Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Kirk Cousins Brian Hoyer Bill Burke Ed Smith
2011 2014 2013 2005 2003 2001 2010 2007 1999 1978
25 24 22 22 21 21 20 20 20 20
PASSING EFFICIENCY RATING (MIN. 100 ATTS.) 1. Jeff Smoker 2001 166.4 2. Drew Stanton 2005 153.4 3. Kirk Cousins 2010 150.7 Dave Yarema 1986 150.7 5. Connor Cook 2014 149.4 6. Kirk Cousins 2011 145.1 7. Tony Banks 1994 143.1 8. Kirk Cousins 2009 142.6 9. Dave Yarema 1985 141.0 10. Jimmy Raye 1966 140.0 PASSING YARDS PER GAME (MIN. 5 GAMES) 1. Drew Stanton 2005 279.7 (11) 2. Jeff Smoker 2003 261.2 (13) 3. Connor Cook 2014 247.2 (13) 4. Kirk Cousins 2011 236.9 (14) 5. Dave Yarema 1986 234.6 (11) 6. Jeff Smoker 2001 234.5 (11) 7. Tony Banks 1995 232.1 (9) 8. Kirk Cousins 2010 217.3 (13) 9. Bill Burke 1998 216.2 (12) 10. Brian Hoyer 2007 209.6 (13)
PASS COMPLETION PERCENTAGE (MIN. 100 ATTS.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Dave Yarema (200-297) Kirk Cousins (226-338) Drew Stanton (236-354) Drew Stanton (141-220) Jim Miller (215-336) Jim Miller (122-191) Dan Enos (153-240) Kirk Cousins (267-419) Jeff Smoker (166-262) Dan Enos (137-220)
1986 2010 2005 2004 1993 1992 1989 2011 2001 1990
.673 .669 .667 .641 .640 .639 .638 .637 .634 .623
Jeff Smoker Kirk Cousins Connor Cook Drew Stanton Kirk Cousins Connor Cook Brian Hoyer Kirk Cousins Andrew Maxwell Bill Burke
2003 2011 2014 2005 2010 2013 2007 2009 2012 1998
3,395 3,316 3,214 3,077 2,825 2,755 2,725 2,680 2,606 2,595
ATTEMPTS 1. 2. 3.
Brian Hoyer (30 comp.) Penn State 2006 Jeff Smoker (35) Ohio State 2003 Drew Stanton (29) Iowa 2004 John Leister (18) Purdue 1980 5. Kirk Cousins (34) Notre Dame 2011 6. Kirk Cousins (27) Georgia 2012 Brian Hoyer (26) Minnesota 2006 Jeff Smoker (29) Penn State 2003 9. Brian Hoyer (20) California 2008 10. Connor Cook (27) Oregon 2014
61 55 54 54 53 50 50 50 48 47
PASS COMPLETIONS 1. 2. 3.
Jeff Smoker (55 att.) Kirk Cousins (53) Jeff Smoker (40) John Leister (46) 5. Jim Miller (42) 6. Brian Hoyer (61) Jeff Smoker (46) Jim Miller (39) Dave Yarema (45) 10. Connor Cook (47) Kirk Cousins (43) Drew Stanton (45) Damon Dowdell (46) Drew Stanton (54) Jeff Smoker (50)
Ohio State 2003 Notre Dame 2011 Indiana 2003 Michigan 1982 Ohio State 1993 Penn State 2006 Minnesota 2003 Michigan 1991 Northwestern 1986 Oregon 2014 Northwestern 2010 Minnesota 2005 Ohio State 2004 Iowa 2004 Penn State 2003
35 34 32 32 31 30 30 30 30 29 29 29 29 29 29
Michigan 1999 Fresno State 2001 Indiana 1978 Ohio State 1993 Ohio State 2014 Penn State 2003 Penn State 2001 Western Mich. 2009 Northwestern 1986 Ohio State 2003 Indiana 2003 Rutgers 2003
400 376 369 360 358 357 356 353 352 351 351 351
Illinois 2005 Youngstown State 2013 Penn State 2007 Notre Dame 2007 Penn State 2003 Indiana 2002 Iowa 1999 Central Michigan 1998 Wisconsin 1978 Indiana 1970 Iowa State 1948
5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PASSING YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Bill Burke (21-36) Jeff Smoker (22-32) Ed Smith (20-30) Jim Miller (31-42) Connor Cook (25-45) Jeff Smoker (29-50) Jeff Smoker (24-36) Kirk Cousins (22-25) Dave Yarema (30-45) Jeff Smoker (35-55) Jeff Smoker (32-40) Jeff Smoker (21-32)
TOUCHDOWN PASSES 1. 2.
PASSING YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
SINGLE GAME
Drew Stanton Connor Cook Brian Hoyer Brian Hoyer Jeff Smoker Damon Dowdell Bill Burke Bill Burke Ed Smith Mike Rasmussen Gene Glick
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Connor Cook, who has recorded a 23-3 record as a starting quarterback for the Spartans, threw 24 touchdown passes in 2014, second most in an MSU single season.
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RECEIVING RECORDS CAREER
TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS
2008-11 2011-14 2003-06 1985-88 1988-91 2001-02 1996-99 2007-10 2002-06 1998-2001 1998-99 2008-11 1991-94 1993-96 1980-82 2006-09 1998-2001 1975-76, 1978-79 1975-78 1992-95
218 149 148 146 138 135 134 133 133 133 131 127 126 120 118 116 115 114 112 110
6. 7. 8. 10. 12. 14.
17. 19.
RECEIVING YARDS 3,086 2,992 2,821 2,347 2,247 2,210 2,155 2,136 2,095 2,082 1,944 1,914 1,857 1,813 1,755 1,717 1,714 1,705 1,678 1,674
YARDS PER CATCH (MIN. 30 RECEPTIONS) 20.96 20.90 20.49 20.46 20.22 19.50 18.49 18.26 18.21 18.17 17.71 17.67 17.44 17.22 17.19 16.88 16.52 16.45 16.45 16.06
14 13 12 12 11 9 9 8 8 8 8
79 79 70 68 67 66 66 65 65 64
1. 2. 4.
7.
Matt Trannon Devin Thomas Plaxico Burress B.J. Cuningham Blair White Mitch Lyons Tony Lippett Kerry Reed Josh Keur Andre Rison
Eastern Michigan 2006 Indiana 2007 Florida 2000 Notre Dame 2011 Northwestern 2009 Michigan 1992 Oregon 2014 Minnesota 2006 Northwestern 1997 Indiana 1986
14 13 13 12 12 12 11 11 11 11
Fresno State 2001 Michigan 1999 Georgia 1989 Wisconsin 2001 California 2008 Minnesota 1989 Indiana 1986 Purdue 1989 Penn State 2001 Northwestern 2009
270 255 252 206 202 197 196 193 191 186
Wisconsin (2) 2011 Purdue 2007 Florida 2000 Northwestern 1999 Iowa 1999 Georgia 1989 lowa 1986 Indiana 1965
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
RECEIVING YARDS 2001 2002 2011 2007 2014 1999 1989 1998 2009 1986
1,470 1,351 1,306 1,260 1,198 1,142 1,080 1,013 990 966
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Charles Rogers Plaxico Burress Andre Rison Charles Rogers Mark Dell Courtney Hawkins Andre Rison Courtney Hawkins Charles Rogers Blair White
TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS 1.
B.J. Cunningham Devin Thomas Plaxico Burress Plaxico Burress Plaxico Burress Andre Rison Mark Ingram Gene Washington
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1975-78 2001-02 1985-88 1983-86 1980-83 1955-57 1967-69 1975-76, 1978-79 1964-66 1971, 1973-74 1970-72 1989-90 1993-96 1995-97 1979-82 1966-68 1992-95 1998-99 1949-51 2007-10
8.
2001 2002 2011 1999 2014 2010 2009 2007 1998 1988 1949
BOWL HISTORY
Kirk Gibson Charles Rogers Andre Rison Mark Ingram Daryl Turner Dave Kaiser Frank Foreman Eugene Byrd Gene Washington Mike Hurd Billy Joe DuPree James Bradley Nigea Carter Octavis Long Otis Grant Allen Brenner Muhsin Muhammad Plaxico Burress Bob Carey 20. Mark Dell
Charles Rogers Charles Rogers B.J. Cunningham Devin Thomas Tony Lippett Plaxico Burress Courtney Hawkins Plaxico Burress Blair White Andre Rison
5. 6.
Charles Rogers Charles Rogers B.J. Cunningham Plaxico Burress Tony Lippett B.J. Cunningham Blair White Devin Thomas Plaxico Burress Andre Rison Bob Carey
HONORS & AWARDS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
2011 2007 2009 2002 2001 2011 1999 2014 1998 2006
RECEIVING YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS 1. 2. 3.
RECEPTIONS
RECEPTIONS B.J. Cunningham Devin Thomas 3. Blair White 4. Charles Rogers 5. Charles Rogers 6. Keshawn Martin Plaxico Burress 8. Tony Lippett Plaxico Burress 10. Kerry Reed
25.07 24.64 24.41 24.14 23.38 23.25 23.09 22.68 21.94 21.91
SINGLE GAME
SEASON 1.
1966 1988 1969 1977 1996 1948 1987 1984 2001 1985
SPARTAN HISTORY
2008-11 1985-88 2001-02 1975-78 2011-14 1988-91 1998-99 2007-10 1996-99 1975-79 1983-86 1993-96 1964-66 1991-94 2003-06 2002-06 2008-11 1998-2001 1980-82 2006-09
Gene Washington Andre Rison Frank Foreman Kirk Gibson Octavis Long Ed Sobczak Andre Rison Mark Ingram Charles Rogers Mark Ingram
SPARTAN RECORDS
B.J. Cunningham Andre Rison Charles Rogers Kirk Gibson Tony Lippett Courtney Hawkins Plaxico Burress Mark Dell Gari Scott Eugene Byrd Mark Ingram Derrick Mason Gene Washington Mill Coleman Matt Trannon Jerramy Scott Keshawn Martin Chris Baker Ted Jones Blair White
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
2014 RECAP
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
YARDS PER CATCH (MIN. 20 RECEPTIONS) 27 25 24 20 20 18 16 15 15 14 14 13 13 12 12 12 11 11 10 10 10 10 10
COACHING STAFF
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
B.J. Cunningham Tony Lippett Matt Trannon Andre Rison Courtney Hawkins Charles Rogers Gari Scott Mark Dell Jerramy Scott Chris Baker Plaxico Burress Keshawn Martin Mill Coleman Derrick Mason Ted Jones Blair White Herb Haygood Eugene Byrd Kirk Gibson Scott Greene
2001-02 2008-11 1975-78 1998-99 1985-88 1996-99 1964-66 2011-14 1975-76, 1978-79 1983-86 1949-51 1998-2001 1980-83 2007-10 1988-91 1979-82 2010-13 2001-04 2008-11 2006-09 2005-06 1993-96 1951-54
2015 SPARTANS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Charles Rogers B.J. Cunningham Kirk Gibson Plaxico Burress Andre Rison Gari Scott Gene Washington Tony Lippett Eugene Byrd Mark Ingram Bob Carey Chris Baker Daryl Turner Mark Dell Courtney Hawkins Otis Grant Bennie Fowler Eric Knott Keshawn Martin Blair White Kerry Reed Nigea Carter Ellis Duckett
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RECEPTIONS
1. 2. 3. 4.
As a senior in 2011, B.J. Cunningham became the school’s all-time leader in receptions (218) and receiving yards (3,086).
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HONORS & AWARDS
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SPARTAN RECORDS
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CAREER
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POINTS SCORED 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Brett Swenson Dave Rayner John Langeloh Dan Conroy Chris Gardner Morten Andersen Lorenzo White Jeremy Langford Sedrick Irvin 10. Jehuu Caulcrick
2006-09 2001-04 1987-90 2009-12 1994-97 1978-81 1984-87 2011-14 1996-98 2004-07
ALL-PURPOSE YARDS (Includes rushing, receiving and all returns) 1. Javon Ringer 2005-08 2. Lorenzo White 1984-87 3. Derrick Mason 1993-96 4. Sedrick Irvin 1996-98 5. Tico Duckett 1989-92 6. Blake Ezor 1986-89 7. Eric Allen 1969-71 8. Courtney Hawkins 1988-91 9. Le’Veon Bell 2010-12 10. Steve Smith 1977-80 TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS 1. Lorenzo White 2. Jeremy Langford Sedrick Irvin 4. Jehuu Caulcrick 5. Javon Ringer 6. Le’Veon Bell Blake Ezor 8. Lynn Chandnois 9. T.J. Duckett Eric Allen
1984-87 2011-14 1996-98 2004-07 2005-08 2010-12 1986-89 1946-49 1999-2001 1969-71
TOTAL OFFENSE ATTEMPTS (Includes rushing and passing attempts) 1. Jeff Smoker 2000-03 2. Kirk Cousins 2008-11 3. Drew Stanton 2003-06 4. Lorenzo White 1984-87 5. Brian Hoyer 2005-08 6. Dave Yarema 1982-86 7. Bill Burke 1996-99 8. Connor Cook 2012-14 9. Jim Miller 1990-93 Ed Smith 1976-78
377 334 308 283 281 261 258 252 252 240
Kirk Cousins Jeff Smoker Drew Stanton Connor Cook Brian Hoyer Ed Smith Dave Yarema Bill Burke Lorenzo White Jim Miller
2008-11 2000-03 2003-06 2012-14 2005-08 1976-78 1982-86 1996-99 1984-87 1990-93
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Gene Glick Earl Morrall Kirk Cousins Connor Cook Drew Stanton Tom Yewcic George Guerre Tony Banks Ed Smith Todd Schultz
1946-49 1953-55 2008-11 2012-14 2003-06 1951-53 1946-48 1994-95 1976-78 1994-97
7.90 7.41 7.27 7.01 6.82 6.64 6.58 6.46 6.35 6.35
5,426 5,152 5,114 4,833 4,511 4,479 4,446 4,125 4,114 4,065 43 42 42 40 35 34 34 31 30 30
1,405 1,239 1,178 1,083 1,001 960 909 886 875 875 9,004 8,714 8,036 6,216 5,930 5,556 5,269 4,934 4,887 4,748
POINTS SCORED 1. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Jeremy Langford Javon Ringer Jehuu Caulcrick Jeremy Langford Blake Ezor Scott Greene Eric Allen Sedrick Irvin Dave Rayner Dave Rayner
2014 2008 2007 2013 1989 1995 1971 1996 2004 2003
132 132 126 114 114 112 110 108 105 105
ALL-PURPOSE YARDS (Includes rushing, receiving and all returns) 1. Devin Thomas 2007 2. Lorenzo White 1985 3. Javon Ringer 2008 4. Le’Veon Bell 2012 5. Derrick Mason 1995 6. Eric Allen 1971 7. Sedrick Irvin 1997 8. Blake Ezor 1988 9. Javon Ringer 2007 10. Derrick Mason 1996 Jeremy Langford Javon Ringer 3. Jehuu Caulcrick 4. Jeremy Langford Blake Ezor 6. Sedrick Irvin Scott Greene Eric Allen 9. Lorenzo White 10. Charles Rogers Lorenzo White
2014 2008 2007 2013 1989 1996 1995 1971 1985 2001 1987
22 22 21 19 19 18 18 18 17 16 16
TOTAL OFFENSE ATTEMPTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Jeff Smoker Andrew Maxwell Drew Stanton Kirk Cousins Connor Cook Brian Hoyer Bill Burke 8. Lorenzo White 9. Connor Cook 10. Brian Hoyer
Drew Stanton Connor Cook Jeff Smoker Kirk Cousins Connor Cook Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Brian Hoyer Jeff Smoker Andrew Maxwell
2005 2014 2003 2011 2013 2009 2010 2007 2001 2012
3,415 3,294 3,279 3,277 2,831 2,740 2,689 2,620 2,521 2,500
2003 2012 2005 2011 2013 2007 1998 1985 2014 2008
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Connor Cook Keith Nichol Kirk Cousins Jeff Smoker Drew Stanton Kirk Cousins Drew Stanton 8. Kirk Cousins 9. Charlie Baggett 10. Todd Schultz
2014 2009 2009 2001 2004 2011 2005 2010 1974 1996
7.92 7.89 7.63 7.35 7.24 7.19 7.19 7.11 7.08 7.07
SINGLE GAME ALL-PURPOSE YARDS
2,590 2,094 2,051 2,024 1,994 1,962 1,929 1,817 1,742 1,701
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS 1.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS PER ATTEMPT (MIN. 100 ATTS.)
SEASON
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS PER ATTEMPT (MIN. 200 ATTS.)
551 483 475 456 449 423 423 420 416 396
(includes rushing, receiving and all returns) 1. Eric Allen Purdue 1971 2. Javon Ringer Florida Atlantic 2008 3. Sedrick Irvin Indiana 1997 4. Lorenzo White Indiana 1987 5. Clinton Jones Iowa 1966 6. Lorenzo White Indiana 1985 7. Keshawn Martin Minnesota 2009 8. Sedrick Irvin Minnesota 1995 9. Le’Veon Bell Minnesota 2012 10. Charles Rogers Fresno State 2001
397 308 306 303 299 286 284 279 275 270
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS 1. Blake Ezor Northwestern 1989 6 2. Javon Ringer Eastern Michigan 2008 5 4 3. 19 times last: Jeremy Langford vs. Indiana 2013 (The above are modern-day records. George E. “Carp” Julian, scored seven TDs in a 75-6 win over Akron in 1914.) POINTS SCORED 1. 2. 3. 4.
Blake Ezor Northwestern 1989 Javon Ringer Eastern Michigan 2008 Scott Greene Illinois 1995 17 times last: Jeremy Langford vs. Indiana 2013
36 30 26 24
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Jeff Smoker Bill Burke Drew Stanton Connor Cook Bryan Clark Ed Smith Drew Stanton Jeff Smoker
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410 406 393 383 375 373 372 369 367 361
DEFENSIVE RECORDS CAREER
QUARTERBACK SACKS
1976-79 1986-89 2007-10 1994-97 1998-2001 1988-91 2001-04 1995-98 1996-99 1999-2002 1984-87 2007-10 1981-84 1993-96 2002-05 1987-90 1983-86 2010-13 1974-77 1991-94
541 473 465 420 395 391 368 365 350 346 332 331 329 327 323 314 311 299 298 289
1998-99 2007-10 2010-13 1975-77 1986-89 1997-99 2011-14 2000-03 1998-2001 1991-94 1982-84 2010-13 2010-12 2012-14 2007-10 1983, 1985-87 1975-78 2009-11 2001-04 1995-98 1988-91 1984-87
48 46.5 46 43 39 38 37.5 35 33 33 31 30.5 30 29 29 29 29 27.5 27 27 27 27
TACKLES FOR LOSSES
20 18 16 14 14 14 12 12 12 12
1996-99 1998-2000, 2002 1998, 2000-02 1998-2000 1999-2002 1995-97 2001-04 1977-79, 1981 1995-98 1995-98
56 42 37 36 30 30 29 28 27 27
Active Player
INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Lynn Chandnois Brad Van Pelt Phil Parker Johnny Adams Jesse Thomas Todd Krumm John Polonchek SirDarean Adams Otis Wiley Isaiah Lewis
1946-49 1970-72 1982-85 2008-11 1948-50 1984-87 1947-49 2004-07 2005-08 2010-13
410 268 267 230 212 198 189 167 161 158
1976-79 1976-79 1987-90 1980-82 1977-80 1975-78 1966-67 1986-89 1971-73 2012-14
12 8 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 5 5
Chuck Bullough led the Spartans in tackles in back-toback seasons, producing 164 stops in 1990 and a school single-season record 175 in 1991.
FUMBLE RECOVERIES 1. 2. 3.
Dan Bass Larry Savage Carlos Jenkins Smiley Creswell John McCormick Mel Land George Chatlos 8. Matt Vanderbeek Tom Kronner 10. Shilique Calhoun Nine other players
SPARTAN HISTORY
18. 19.
7.
Lynn Chandnois Todd Krumm Phil Parker Kurt Larson John Miller Brad Van Pelt Kurtis Drummond Mark Anderson Bill Simpson Jesse Thomas
7. 8. 9.
Amp Campbell Cedric Henry Broderick Nelson Renaldo Hill Thomas Wright Ray Hill Roderick Maples James Burroughs Sorie Kanu Lemar Marshall
SPARTAN RECORDS
11. 12. 13. 14.
Julian Peterson (215 yards) Greg Jones (160) Denicos Allen (198) Larry Bethea (230) Travis Davis (248) Robaire Smith (169) Marcus Rush (183) Mike Labinjo (144) Josh Thornhill (88) Juan Hammonds (120) Kelly Quinn (214) Max Bullough (103) William Gholston (102) Shilique Calhoun (186) Eric Gordon (106) Mark Nichols (136) Mel Land (116) Jerel Worthy (118) Ronald Stanley (75) Courtney Ledyard (133) Bill Johnson (77) Tim Moore (135)
1946-49 1984-87 1982-85 1985-88 1985-88 1970-72 2011-14 1976-79 1971-73 1948-50
INTERCEPTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
33 25 24 24 22 19.5 18.5 16.5 16.5 15.5
COACHING STAFF
Dan Bass Percy Snow Greg Jones Ike Reese Josh Thornhill Chuck Bullough Ronald Stanley Sorie Kanu Aric Morris Thomas Wright Tim Moore Eric Gordon Jim Morrissey Reggie Garnett Eric Smith Carlos Jenkins Shane Bullough Max Bullough Paul Rudzinski Matt Christensen
PASS BREAK-UPS 1975-77 1998-99 1986-89 1982-85 1997-99 2010-13 2011-14 2012-14 2007-10 2001-04
2015 SPARTANS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Larry Bethea (208 yards) Julian Peterson (161) Travis Davis (217) Kelly Quinn (183) 5. Robaire Smith (140) 6. Denicos Allen (144) 7. Marcus Rush (131) 8. Shilique Calhoun (137) Greg Jones (93) 10. Clifford Dukes (79)
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TACKLES
1. 2. 3.
HONORS & AWARDS
Only the fourth two-time consensus first-team AllAmerican in program history, Greg Jones ranks second in MSU history in tackles for loss (46.5), third in tackles (465), and eighth in sacks (16.5).
BOWL HISTORY
Denicos Allen helped anchor the Big Ten’s No. 1 defense for three consecutive years (2011-13) and finished his career ranked third in MSU history with 46 tackles for loss and sixth with 19.5 sacks.
A two-time All-Big Ten first-team selection, Max Bullough ranks among MSU’s all-time leaders in tackles for loss (12th with 30.5) and tackles (18th with 299).
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Julian Peterson produced a Spartan single-season record 30 tackles for losses (140 yards) in 1999, including 15 sacks (104 yards).
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SEASON TACKLES 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Chuck Bullough Percy Snow Chuck Bullough Percy Snow Dan Bass Shane Bullough Greg Jones Ty Hallock Ike Reese Jim Morrissey
1991 1989 1990 1988 1979 1985 2009 1992 1997 1984
175 172 164 164 160 156 154 144 137 137
4. 6. 7. 8.
Julian Peterson (140 yards) Denicos Allen (86) Ervin Baldwin (89) Julian Peterson (75) Larry Bethea (93) Mike Labinjo (64) Denicos Allen (198) William Gholston (50) Robaire Smith (66) Travis Davis (113)
1999 2011 2007 1998 1977 2001 2013 2011 1997 1987
30 18.5 18.5 18 18 17 16.5 16 16 16
1977 1999 1997 1987 1984 2011 2007 2003 1998 1983
16 15 12 12 12 11 10 10 10 10
1987 1988 1987 1950 1994 1983 1949 1977
9 8 8 8 7 7 7 6 6
1983 1949 2011 1987 1971 2000 1955 1949 1970 1948
203 183 141 129 129 118 109 108 106 106
SPARTAN RECORDS
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QUARTERBACK SACKS 1. 2. 3.
6. 7.
SPARTAN HISTORY HONORS & AWARDS BOWL HISTORY THE UNIVERSITY
Larry Bethea (90 yards) Julian Peterson (104) Robaire Smith (58) Travis Davis (105) Kelly Quinn (84) Denicos Allen (69) Jonal Saint-Dic (75) Greg Taplin (60) Julian Peterson (57) Kelly Quinn (84)
Jonal Saint-Dic Julian Peterson Broderick Nelson Rob Fredrickson David Herron Jr. Six other players
2007 1999 2001 1993 2006
8 6 5 5 4 4
1966 1989 1975 1973 2013
7 5 5 5 4 4
FUMBLE RECOVERIES 1. 2.
George Chatlos Matt Vanderbeek Tom Standal Tom Kronner Shilique Calhoun Five other players
PASS BREAK-UPS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Amp Campbell Cedric Henry Broderick Nelson Broderick Nelson Roderick Maples Lemar Marshall Ray Hill 8. Amp Campbell 9. Amp Campbell 10. Thomas Wright Four other players
1999 2000 2001 2002 2004 1998 1997 1997 1996 2001
26 24 20 17 16 16 16 15 14 13 13
5.
8.
Todd Krumm Kurt Larson John Miller Jesse Thomas Demetrice Martin Phil Parker Lynn Chandnois Mark Anderson Five other players
INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Phil Parker (7 interceptions) Lynn Chandnois (7) Johnny Adams (3) Todd Krumm (9) Brad Van Pelt (4) Cedric Henry (5) Earl Morrall (2) John Polonchek (5) Brad McLee (5) George Guerre (3)
SINGLE GAME TACKLES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Dan Bass Ohio State 1979 Don Law Ohio State 1969 Dan Bass Notre Dame 1979 Percy Snow Illinois 1989 Ty Hallock Minnesota 1992 Shane Bullough Indiana 1985 Brad Van Pelt Notre Dame 1971 Doug Barr Ohio State 1969 Don Law Indiana 1967 10. 5 times – last: Ronald Stanley Rutgers 2004
32 28 24 23 21 21 21 21 21 20
TACKLES FOR LOSS 1. Julian Peterson (42 yards) Ohio State 1998 2. Julian Peterson (7) Oregon 1999 3. William Gholston (16) Georgia 2012 Josh Shaw (14) Wisconsin 2000 Julian Peterson (32) Florida 2000 Travis Davis (37) Ohio State 1987 Rich Saul (14) Iowa 1968 8. 16 times – last: Denicos Allen (16) Wisconsin (2) 2011
7 6 5 5 5 5 5 4
QUARTERBACK SACKS 1. Travis Davis (37 yards) Ohio State 1987 2. Matthias Askew (28) Western Michigan 2003 Julian Peterson (30) Ohio State 1998 Kelly Quinn (26) Northwestern 1984 Rich Saul (13) Iowa 1969 6. 10 times – last: Denicos Allen (15) Wisconsin (2) 2011
5 4 4 4 4 3
INTERCEPTIONS 1. John Miller 2. 6 times – last: Mark Anderson
Michigan 1987 Notre Dame 1977
4 3
Hawaii 1989 Illinois 1966 Illinois 1961
3 3 3 2
1. Jeremy Ware Northwestern 2008 Broderick Nelson Indiana 2002 Broderick Nelson Wisconsin 2001 Cedric Henry Marshall 2000 Amp Campbell Northwestern 1999 Renaldo Hill Minnesota 1998 Nebraska 2014 7. 10 times – last: Trae Waynes
5 5 5 5 5 5 4
FUMBLE RECOVERIES 1. Matt Vanderbeek Phil Hoag Ernie Clark 4. Several players
INTERCEPTIONS 1. 2.
110
5.
5.
TACKLES FOR LOSSES 1. 2.
COACHING STAFF
FORCED FUMBLES 1. 2. 3.
PASSES DEFENDED
Amp Campbell holds both the Michigan State career record (56) and single-season record (26) for pass break-ups.
Active Player
Todd Krumm, who ranks second on Michigan State’s alltime list with 18 career interceptions, returned a pickoff 44 yards for a touchdown in the Spartans’ 20-15 victory over Notre Dame in 1986. His nine interceptions in 1987 are the most in a MSU season.
Travis Davis set a Michigan State single-game record with five sacks against Ohio State in MSU’s 13-7 win over the Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium in 1987.
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SPECIAL TEAMS RECORDS CAREER
SEASON PUNTS
Ralf Mojsiejenko Mike Sadler Aaron Bates Craig Jarrett Ray Stachowicz Chris Salani Josh Butland Brandon Fields Bill Simpson Greg Montgomery
1981-84 2011-14 2007-10 1998-2001 1977-80 1992-95 1988-91 2003-05 1971-73 1985-87
279 268 260 239 230 224 220 209 196 184
PUNTING AVERAGE (MIN. 50 ATTS.) Greg Montgomery Brandon Fields Ralf Mojsiejenko Ray Stachowicz Craig Jarrett Mike Sadler John Pingel Aaron Bates Josh Butland Jason Daily
1985-87 2003-06 1981-84 1977-80 1998-2001 2011-13 1937-38 2007-10 1988-91 2002
45.2 45.0 43.8 43.3 42.9 42.2 42.1 42.0 41.0 40.4
PUNT RETURN YARDS
Derrick Mason (106 returns) Nick Hill (76) Herb Haygood (76) DeAndra Cobb (64) Courtney Hawkins (65) Eric Allen (62) Devin Thomas (39) Demond Williams (51) Keshawn Martin (47) Larry Jackson (48)
2006-09 2001-04 1987-90 1978-81 1994-97 2009-12 2013-14 1974-77 1947-49 1996-99
164 148 137 126 125 118 108 98 94 75
2006-09 2001-04 1987-90 2009-12 1994-97 1996-99 1978-81 1974-77 1982-84 2013-14
71 62 57 55 52 46 45 44 35 29
EXTRA POINTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Brett Swenson (166 attempts) Dave Rayner (151) John Langeloh (140) Morten Andersen (130) Chris Gardner (132) Dan Conroy (119) Michael Geiger (110) Hans Nielsen (105) George Smith (116) Paul Edinger (81) Brett Swenson (91 attempts) Dave Rayner (90) John Langeloh (79) Dan Conroy (71) Chris Gardner (75) Paul Edinger (58) Morten Andersen (72) Hans Nielsen (72) Ralf Mojsiejenko (53) Michael Geiger (38)
Gari Scott (37 returns) Gari Scott (32) Jesse Thomas (18) Todd Krumm (36) Sedrick Irvin (23) Derrick Mason (31) Jim Ellis (24) Ziehl Kavanaght (33) Bill Simpson (21) Keshawn Martin (25)
2007 2011 1994 1995 2004 2014 2003 2006 2012 2009
1,135 999 966 947 869 793 763 690 670 665
1.
2014 2007 1978 2011 2010 2009 1989 1999 2004 2003 1948
72 53 52 48 45 44 42 40 39 39 39
1.
2012 2008 2004 2003 1998 1999 2009 1988 2011
23 22 22 22 22 21 19 18 17 17
KICKOFF RETURN YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Devin Thomas (39 returns) Nick Hill (38) Derrick Mason (36) Derrick Mason (35) DeAndra Cobb (36) R.J. Shelton (31) DeAndra Cobb (28) Demond Williams (34) Nick Hill (31) Keshawn Martin (23) Michael Geiger (72) Brett Swenson (54 attempts) Morten Andersen (54) Dan Conroy (48) Dan Conroy (46) Brett Swenson (45) John Langeloh (44) Paul Edinger (41) Dave Rayner (39) Dave Rayner (40) George Smith (50)
6. 7. 8. 9.
Dan Conroy (32 attempts) Brett Swenson (28) Dave Rayner (31) Dave Rayner (29) Paul Edinger (26) Paul Edinger (26) Brett Sewenson (22) John Langeloh (27) Dan Conroy (23) Three other players
186 178 176 173 168 167 166 156 152 150
3.
Michael Geiger John Langeloh Michael Geiger John Goss Dave Rayner Morten Andersen Evan Slonac George Smith George Smith George Smith
Eastern Michigan 2014 Northwestern 1989 Indiana 2014 Illinois 2005 Indiana 2002 Illinois 1978 Marquette 1952 Arizona 1949 Temple 1949 Hawaii 1948
10 10 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Ohio State 1998 Northwestern 1998 Wisconsin 1988 Iowa 2013 Minnesota 2012 Illinois 2010 Purdue 2009 Wisconsin 2008 Indiana 2008 Ohio State 2004 Louisiana Tech 2003 Northwestern 2002 Minnesota 1982 Indiana 1981 Illinois 1979 Purdue 1977 Ohio State 1972
5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
FIELD GOALS
FIELD GOALS 1. 2.
Derrick Mason (5 returns) Penn State 1994 Devin Thomas (5) Boston College 2007 Keshawn Martin (4) Minnesota 2009 Glenn Winston (8) Penn State 2008 Larry Jackson (4) Ohio State 1984 DeAndra Cobb (5) Ohio State 2003 Keshawn Martin (5) Purdue 2009 Derrick Mason (7) Michigan 1994 DeAndra Cobb (5) Notre Dame 2004 DeAndra Cobb (4) Rutgers 2003
EXTRA POINTS
EXTRA POINTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
FIELD GOALS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
488 440 358 322 313 312 305 287 286 274
KICKOFF RETURN YARDS
PUNT RETURN YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Derrick Mason (6 ret.) Eastern Mich. 1996 137 Sedrick Irvin (4) Indiana 1997 117 Allen Brenner (3) Illinois 1966 117 4. Otis Wiley (5) Eastern Michigan 2008 113 Jesse Thomas (4) Minnesota 1950 113 6. Gari Scott (5) Penn State 1999 107 7. Derrick Mason (3) Michigan 1995 106 8. Jesse Thomas (3) William & Mary 1950 105 9. John Matsock (4) Illinois 1954 104 10. Sherman Lewis (4) Northwestern 1963 103
4.
Paul Edinger Paul Edinger John Langeloh Michael Geiger Dan Conroy Dan Conroy Brett Swenson Brett Swenson Brett Swenson Dave Rayner Dave Rayner Dave Rayner Ralf Mojsiejenko Morten Andersen Morten Andersen Hans Nielsen Dirk Kryt
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2,575 1,794 1,770 1,632 1,571 1,340 1,135 1,121 1,100 1,022
1999 1998 1950 1987 1997 1996 1951 2002 1972 2011
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
2004 1986 2003 1980 2010 1987 1984 1982 1979 1985
BOWL HISTORY
1993-96 2011-14 1998-2001 2003-04 1988-91 1969-71 2006-07 2005-06 2008-11 1983-84
KICKOFF RETURN YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
47.9 47.8 46.4 46.2 45.0 45.0 44.7 44.6 44.3 44.1
1. 2.
HONORS & AWARDS
1,088 659 635 620 619 561 557 512 490 475
Brandon Fields Greg Montgomery Brandon Fields Ray Stachowicz Aaron Bates Greg Montgomery 7. Ralf Mojsiejenko 8. Ralf Mojsiejenko 9. Ray Stachowicz 10. Greg Montgomery
SINGLE GAME PUNT RETURN YARDS
PUNTING AVERAGE (MIN. 20 ATTS.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Derrick Mason ranks No. 1 in MSU history and No. 3 in Big Ten history with 2,575 kickoff return yards.
SPARTAN HISTORY
1996-99 2008-11 2000-03 1993-96 1951-53 1984-87 1983-86 1946-48 1948-50 1971-73
99 79 77 76 76 75 74 73 73 71 71
SPARTAN RECORDS
Gari Scott (84 returns) Keshawn Martin (65) Ziehl Kavanaght (80) Derrick Mason (61) Jim Ellis (55) Todd Krumm (64) Bobby Morse (70) George Guerre (35) Jesse Thomas (27) Bill Simpson (48)
1938 2012 1982 2013 1984 1985 1983 1991 1972 2008 1980
2014 RECAP
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
John Pingel Mike Sadler Ralf Mojsiejenko Mike Sadler Ralf Mojsiejenko 6. Greg Montgomery 7. Ralf Mojsiejenko 8. Josh Butland Bill Simpson 10. Aaron Bates Ray Stachowicz
COACHING STAFF
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
1. 2. 3. 4.
2015 SPARTANS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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PUNTS
111
LONGEST PLAYS FIELD GOALS
COACHING STAFF
2015 SPARTANS
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
2014 RECAP SPARTAN RECORDS SPARTAN HISTORY HONORS & AWARDS
Ohio State 1981 Illinois 1982 Purdue 1983 Michigan 1980 Wisconsin 1999 Illinois 1999 Purdue 1984 Iowa 1979 Iowa 1971 Minnesota 1971 Northwestern 1970
63 61 59 57 55 54 54 54 54 54 54
Michigan 1986 Nebraska 1995 Penn State 1998 Indiana 1985 Notre Dame 2003 Michigan 1985 Notre Dame 1978 Rutgers 2003 Notre Dame 2006 Wisconsin 1980 Purdue 1979 Michigan 1937
86 83 81 80 79 75 75 74 73 73 73 73
PUNTS
Lynn Chandnois, who led the Spartans in rushing with 885 yards in 1949, still holds the record for the longest run in school history – a 90-yarder for a touchdown vs. Arizona.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9.
RUSHING 1. 2. 3.
Lynn Chandnois Eugene Ciolek Tico Duckett Levi Jackson Dick Panin 6. Sherman Lewis George Guerre 8. Sherman Lewis 9. Keshawn Martin 10. Craig Thomas
Arizona 1949 Michigan 1937 Minnesota 1991 Ohio State 1974 Notre Dame 1951 Northwestern 1963 Iowa State 1947 Notre Dame 1963 Minnesota 2009 Purdue 1992
*90 *89 *88 *88 *88 *87 *87 *85 *84 82
PASS PLAYS 1.
Tony Banks-Nigea Carter, Indiana 1994 2. Keith Nichol-Keshawn Martin, Wisconsin 2009 3. Steve Juday-Sherman Lewis, Southern Cal 1963 4. Connor Cook-Bennie Fowler Northwestern 2013 Jeff Smoker-Charles Rogers, Wisconsin 2001 Steve Juday-Sherman Lewis, Wisconsin 1963 7. Bill Burke-Plaxico Burress, Notre Dame 1998 Ed Smith-Kirk Gibson, Indiana 1978 9. Ed Smith-Kirk Gibson, Minnesota 1977 10. Ryan Van Dyke-Plaxico Burress, Northwestern 1999
*93
Greg Montgomery Chris Salani Craig Jarrett Greg Montgomery Brandon Fields Greg Montgomery Ray Stachowicz Brandon Fields Brandon Fields Ray Stachowicz Ray Stachowicz Eugene Ciolek
INTERCEPTIONS/FUMBLE RETURNS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Dan Bass Bob Suci Earl Morrall T.J. Turner Johnny Adams Amp Campbell Allen Brenner Carl Williams Brad McLee Dave Kaiser
Wisconsin 1978 (int.) Michigan 1959 (int.) Purdue 1955 (fumble) Purdue 1999 (int.) Indiana 2011 (int.) Oregon 1999 (fumble) Minnesota 1968 (int.) Northwestern 1981 (int.) Washington 1970 (int.) Minnesota 1957 (fumble)
*99 *93 *90 *88 *86 *85 *84 *83 *80 *77
*91 *88
During his two-year career, DeAndra Cobb returned four kickoffs for touchdowns, including a 94-yard runback vs. Rutgers in 2003. KICKOFF RETURNS 1.
DeAndra Cobb Herb Haygood Derrick Mason Derrick Mason Derek Hughes 6. Demond Williams Derek Hughes Russ Reader 9. Mike Holt 10. DeAndra Cobb
112
Minnesota 2003 Iowa 2001 LSU 1995 Penn State 1994 Oregon 1979 Indiana 2005 Wisconsin 1979 Wayne State 1946 UCLA 1973 Rutgers 2003
*100 *100 *100 *100 *100 *98 *98 *98 *95 *94
Illinois 1966 Michigan 1958 William & Mary 1950 Northwestern 2002 Michigan 1984 Illinois 1957 Santa Clara 1947 Northwestern 1963 Indiana 1997 Eastern Michigan 2008
*95 *92 *90 *88 *87 *86 *85 84 *80 78
PUNT RETURNS
*87
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
*87 *87 *86 *86 *85
Allen Brenner Dean Look Jesse Thomas Ziehl Kavanaght Bobby Morse Blanche Martin Horace Smith Sherman Lewis Sedrick Irvin Otis Wiley
*Touchdown | Active Player
*84
Morten Andersen’s 63-yard field goal vs. Ohio State in 1981 still ranks as a school and Big Ten record.
THE UNIVERSITY
BOWL HISTORY
Morten Andersen Ralf Mojsiejenko Ralf Mojsiejenko Morten Andersen Paul Edinger Paul Edinger Ralf Mojsiejenko Morten Andersen Borys Shlapak Borys Shlapak Borys Shlapak
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MSU TEAM SINGLE-GAME RECORDS
FIRST DOWNS BY RUSHING 1. 26 vs. Northwestern, 1975 2. 25 vs. Marquette, 1952 3. 24 vs. Purdue, 1971 24 vs. North Carolina, 1962 24 vs. Indiana, 1957
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 1. 10 vs. Northwestern, 1989 2. 9 vs. Hawaii, 1948 3. 8 vs. Illinois, 1978
FIRST DOWNS BY PASSING 1. 23 vs. Purdue, 1998 2. 20 vs. Indiana, 2003 3. 19 vs. Northwestern, 2010 19 vs. Ohio State, 2005 19 vs. Minnesota, 1978
PASSES ATTEMPTED 1. 62 vs. Penn State, 2006 2. 56 vs. Ohio State, 2003 56 vs. Purdue, 1980 4. 54 vs. Notre Dame, 2011 54 vs. Iowa, 2004
FUMBLES LOST 1. 9 vs. Kansas State, 1956 2. 7 vs. Washington State, 1970 3. 6 vs. Michigan, 1973 6 vs. Kansas State, 1957 6 vs. Wayne State, 1944 YARDS PENALIZED 1. 155 vs. Indiana, 1957 2. 149 vs. Northwestern, 1981 3. 142 vs. Northwestern, 1967 142 vs. Northwestern, 1964 5. 137 vs. Indiana, 1956
TOTAL YARDS GAINED 1. 705 vs. Illinois, 2005 2. 698 vs. Purdue, 1971 3. 685 vs. Kent State, 2005 4. 662 vs. Indiana, 2014 5. 660 vs. Iowa, 1974
PASSES HAD INTERCEPTED 1. 6 vs. Michigan, 1997 6 vs. Minnesota, 1958 6 vs. Maryland, 1950 4. 5 vs. Penn State, 2004 5 vs. Purdue, 1980 5 vs. Minnesota, 1970 5 vs. Santa Clara, 1948
POINTS SCORED (SINCE 1946) 1. 76 vs. Northwestern, 1989 2. 75 vs. Arizona, 1949 3. 70 vs. Eastern Michigan, 2014 4. 62 vs. Marquette, 1952 62 vs. Temple, 1949
TOTAL YARDS GAINED 1. -11 by Pittsburgh, 1950 2. 6 by Michigan, 1951 3. 12 by Notre Dame, 1965 4. 16 by Maryland, 1944 5. 30 by Wayne State, 1944 SACKS 1. 9 vs. Ohio State, 2011 9 vs. Wisconsin, 1989 9 vs. Northwestern, 1985 4. 8 vs. Northwestern, 2010 8 vs. Northwestern, 1999 TACKLES FOR LOSS 1. 18 vs. Oregon, 1999 2. 17 vs. Georgia, 2012 17 vs. Northwestern, 1985 4. 15 vs. Minnesota, 1997 15 vs. Northwestern, 1991
PASSES INTERCEPTED 1. 8 vs. Washington State, 1970 2. 7 vs. Michigan, 1987 3. 6 vs. Arizona, 1949 4. 5 vs. Northwestern, 1979 5 vs. Kansas State, 1956 5 vs. Marquette, 1952 5 vs. Penn State, 1949 5 vs. Hawaii, 1948 FUMBLES RECOVERED 1. 8 vs. Great Lakes, 1945 2. 7 vs. Illinois, 1971 7 vs. Purdue, 1958 7 vs. Notre Dame, 1952 5. 6 vs. Indiana, 1990 6 vs. Syracuse, 1978 6 vs. UCLA, 1973 6 vs. Indiana, 1950 PUNTS FORCED 1. 14 vs. Minnesota, 1969 2. 13 vs. Penn State, 1945 13 vs. Maryland, 1944 4. 12 vs. Eastern Michigan, 2002 12 vs. Eastern Michigan, 1996 12 vs. Iowa, 1978 12 vs. Iowa, 1970 12 vs. Penn State, 1966
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TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 1. 11 vs. Northwestern, 1989 11 vs. Arizona, 1949 3. 10 vs. Eastern Michigan, 2014 10 vs. Hawaii, 1948 5. 9 vs. Marquette, 1952 9 vs. Temple, 1949 9 vs. Arizona, 1948 9 vs. Hawaii, 1947
MOST PUNTS 1. 12 vs. Florida State, 1987 2. 11 vs. Western Michigan, 2013 11 vs. TCU, 2012 11 vs. Nebraska, 1996 11 vs. Ohio State, 1973 11 vs. Great Lakes, 1945 11 vs. Maryland, 1944
YARDS GAINED PASSING 1. 0 by Georgia Tech, 1971 0 by Maryland, 1944 0 by Kansas State, 1944 4. 5 by Maryland, 1949 5. 7 by Michigan, 1969 7 by Notre Dame, 1963 7 by Cincinnati, 1946
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 1. 1 by Florida Atlantic, 2011 1 by Maryland, 1944 3. 3 by Notre Dame, 1965 3 by Wayne State, 1945 3 by Wayne State, 1944
HONORS & AWARDS
TOUCHDOWN PASSES 1. 7 vs. Illinois, 2005 2. 6 vs. Iowa, 1999 3. 5 vs. Montana State, 2009 5 vs. Eastern Michigan, 2006 5 vs. Northwestern, 1981
PASSES COMPLETED 1. 0 by Georgia Tech, 1971 0 by Maryland, 1944 0 by Kansas State, 1944 4. 1 13 times by 11 schools Most recently: 1 by Army, 1984 1 by Ohio State, 1976 1 by Minnesota, 1972
FIRST DOWNS BY PASSING 1. 0 13 times by 12 teams Most recently: 0 by Wyoming, 1977 0 by Georgia Tech, 1971 0 by Ohio State, 1971
SPARTAN HISTORY
YARDS GAINED PASSING 1. 400 vs. Michigan, 1999 2. 396 vs. Wisconsin, 2009 396 vs. Purdue, 1998 4. 383 vs. Western Michigan, 2009 5. 382 vs. Indiana, 2003
PASSES ATTEMPTED 1. 1 by Maryland, 1944 2. 2 by Army, 1984 2 by Ohio State, 1976 2 by Indiana, 1958 2 by Michigan, 1955
SPARTAN RECORDS
PASSES COMPLETED 1. 36 vs. Ohio State, 2003 2. 34 vs. Notre Dame, 2011 3. 33 vs. Indiana, 2003 33 vs. Michigan, 1982 5. 32 vs. Penn State, 2008 32 vs. Northwestern, 2006 32 vs. Purdue, 1998
NET YARDS RUSHING 1. -63 by Pittsburgh, 1950 2. -60 by Northwestern, 1981 3. -48 by Michigan, 2013 -48 by Northwestern, 1983 5. -39 by Michigan, 1965
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TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 1. 35 vs. Kent State, 2005 2. 34 vs. Illinois, 2005 34 vs. Purdue, 1990 34 vs. Indiana, 1981 34 vs. Northwestern, 1978
RUSHING ATTEMPTS 1. 12 by Iowa, 1993 2. 14 by Purdue, 1987 3. 15 by Kent State, 2005 15 by Purdue, 1988 5. 16 by Iowa, 2013 16 by Western Michigan, 2009
FIRST DOWNS BY RUSHING 1. 0 by Maryland, 2014 0 by Iowa, 2013 0 by Minnesota, 2012 0 by Florida Atlantic, 2011 0 by Ohio State, 1999 0 by Purdue, 1990 0 by Ohio State, 1965 0 by Wayne State, 1945 9. 1 by Youngstown State, 2013 1 by Indiana, 2007 1 by Rutgers, 2003 1 by Michigan, 1999 1 by Iowa, 1999 1 by Western Michigan, 1997 1 by Illinois, 1992 1 by Purdue, 1987 1 by Northwestern, 1983 1 by Pittsburgh, 1950 1 by Wayne State, 1944 1 by Maryland, 1944
COACHING STAFF
NET YARDS RUSHING 1. 573 vs. Purdue, 1971 2. 489 vs. Iowa, 1974 3. 472 vs. North Carolina, 1962 4. 465 vs. Washington State, 1948 5. 460 vs. Purdue, 1988
TEAM DEFENSE IN A GAME
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RUSHING ATTEMPTS 1. 80 vs. Indiana, 1950 2. 77 vs. Purdue, 1987 77 vs. N.C. State, 1975 4. 75 vs. Indiana, 1975 5. 74 vs. Indiana, 1988
EXTRA POINTS 1. 10 vs. Eastern Michigan, 2014 10 vs. Northwestern, 1989 2. 9 vs. Arizona, 1949 3. 8 vs. Indiana, 2014 8 vs. Illinois, 2005 8 vs. Indiana, 2002 8 vs. Illinois, 1978 8 vs. Marquette, 1952 8 vs. Hawaii, 1948
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MSU TEAM SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS SINGLE-SEASON TEAM LEADERS FIRST DOWNS 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
321 293 284 272 272 269 266 265 264 258
2014 2013 2005 2011 2001 2004 2007 1978 1990 2009
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COACHING STAFF
RUSHING YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
3,057 3,045 2,961 2,914 2,877 2,876 2,862 2,767 2,663 2,645
2014 1948 1974 1975 1990 1988 2004 1987 1978 1951
RUSHING YARDS PER GAME 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
304.5 293.9 272.4 269.3 269.2 265.1 264.8 263.0 256.9 242.1
1948 1951 1952 1950 1974 1975 1962 1957 1956 1978
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1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
3,535 3,510 3,510 3,502 3,453 3,250 3,073 2,964 2,954 2,842
2011 2003 2001 2009 2014 2005 2010 2013 1998 2007
TOTAL YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
295.5 292.5 270.0 269.4 265.6 252.5 251.9 246.2 240.5 239.1
2005 2001 2003 2009 2014 2011 1981 1998 1986 1978
FEWEST RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED 2014 2004 2005 2011 2007 2013 2001 1978 2009 2010
TOTAL YARDS PER GAME 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
500.8 497.3 481.2 460.0 447.0 428.6 416.8 406.2 403.2 403.0
2014 2005 1978 2004 2001 1952 2007 2009 1948 1951
TOTAL POINTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
559 434 430 411 411 386 383 378 374 372
2014 2011 2007 2013 1978 2009 2010 1999 2001 2005
SCORING AVERAGE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
43.0 37.4 35.9 34.7 34.3 33.8 33.1 31.5 31.2 31.0
2014 1978 1948 1952 1949 2005 2007 1999 2001 2011
FEWEST FIRST DOWNS ALLOWED 1. 2.
PASSING YARDS PER GAME 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
6,510 5,520 5,470 5,466 5,418 5,397 5,364 5,294 5,281 5,051
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
96 104 104 107 109 112 113 117 120 121
1963 1952 1947 1957 1958 1962 1949 1950 1961 1965
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
514 521 738 755 837 851 874 914 986 1,045
1966 1965 1963 1952 1987 1962 1950 1999 1951 1961
FEWEST RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED PER GAME 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
47.3 51.4 69.8 76.2 82.0 83.9 86.6 88.5 94.5 95.4 613 669 706 748 775 816 829 883 889 902
1965 1966 1987 1999 1963 1952 2013 2014 1962 1989 1973 1957 1961 1958 1960 1955 1963 1956 1953 1962
FEWEST PASSING YARDS ALLOWED PER GAME 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
55.7 74.3 78.4 81.6 83.1 86.1 88.9 92.1 98.1 101.4
1,567 1,724 1,751 1,753 1,911 1,951 2,010 2,093 2,142 2,155
1963 1957 1961 1962 1965 1950 1952 1966 1947 1958
FEWEST TOTAL YARDS ALLOWED PER GAME
FEWEST PASSING YARDS ALLOWED 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
FEWEST TOTAL YARDS ALLOWED 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
173.2 174.1 191.6 194.5 194.8 209.3 216.8 223.0 223.3 226.2
1965 1963 1957 1961 1962 1966 1950 1953 1952 1955
FEWEST TOTAL POINTS ALLOWED 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
50 62 63 69 75 84 87 96 99 101
1961 1965 1963 1955 1957 1952 1956 1962 1966 1947
FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED PER GAME 1973 1957 1961 1955 1958 1960 1953 1963 1956 1947
1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
5.6 5.6 6.9 7.0 8.3 9.3 9.7 9.9 10.6 11.0
1965 1961 1955 1963 1957 1952 1956 1966 1962 1953
Note: Figures include postseason bowl games.
Michigan State’s 1966 defense – including headliners Bubba Smith (95), George Webster (90) and Phil Hoag (36) – ranked third in the NCAA in rushing defense, allowing only 51.4 yards per game.
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OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL RECORDS LONGEST PLAYS
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
*94 *82 *81 *80 *79 *79 *79 *79
*73 73
*99 *98 *95 95 *94
PUNT RETURNS 1. Lance Bennett, Indiana 2004 2. Brandon Boykin, Georgia 2012 3. Lynn Swann, Southern Cal 1972 4. Jemeel Powell, California 2002 5. Jim Robinson, Pittsburgh 1945
*94 *92 *92 *90 *87 57 56 55 54 53 53
PUNTS 1. Kevin Stemke, Wisconsin 1999 2. Phil Vierneisel, Illinois 1974 3. Ryan Donahue, Iowa 2007 4. Gary Largo, Ohio State 1972 5. Monte Robbins, Michigan 1978
86 85 82 80 78
279 254 253 251 250
1. 3. 4. 5.
C.J. Bacher, Northwestern 2008 Luke McCown, Louisiana Tech 2003 Brady Quinn, Notre Dame 2005 Drew Brees, Purdue 1999 David Carr, Fresno State 2001
EXTRA POINTS 1.
PASS ATTEMPTS 61 61 60 57 56
Drew Brees (57 attempts), Purdue 1999 Joey Elliott (55), Purdue 2009 C.J. Bacher (48), Northwestern 2007 Bryce Petty (51), Baylor 2015 Luke McCown (61), Louisiana Tech 2003 David Carr (56), Fresno State 2001 Jeff George (55), Illinois 1988
40 39 38 36 35 35 35
Bryce Petty, Baylor 2015 David Carr, Fresno State 2001 C.J. Bacher, Northwestern 2007 Drew Brees, Purdue 1999 Brady Quinn, Notre Dame 2005
550 531 520 509 487
TOUCHDOWN PASSES 1.
Adam Weber, Minnesota 2009 C.J. Bacher, Northwestern 2007 Brady Quinn, Notre Dame 2006 Brady Quinn, Notre Dame 2005 Jim Sorgi, Wisconsin 2003 Drew Brees, Purdue 1999
5 5 5 5 5 5
RECEPTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4.
Chris Daniels, Purdue 1999 Zeke Markshausen, Northwestern 2009 Keith Smith, Purdue 2009 Chad Owens, Hawaii 2004 Rodney Wright, Fresno State 2001 Keith Jones, Illinois 1988 Rodney Carter, Purdue 1985
21 16 15 13 13 13 13
RECEIVING YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Chris Daniels, Purdue 1999 Rodney Wright, Fresno State 2001 Chad Owens, Hawaii 2004 Lee Evans, Wisconsin 2003 Lee Evans, Wisconsin 2001
301 299 283 258 228
TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS 1. 2. 4.
Lee Evans, Wisconsin 2003 James Hardy, Indiana 2006 Chad Owens, Hawaii 2004 DaJon McKnight, Minnesota 2011 Garrett Graham, Wisconsin 2009 Deon Butler, Penn State 2008 Jeff Samardzija, Notre Dame 2005 Braylon Edwards, Michigan 2004 Lee Evans, Wisconsin 2001
5 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3
Travis Forney, Penn State 1998 Doug Higgins, Illinois 1990 Rick Anderson, Purdue 1980
5 5 5
POINTS SCORED 1. 3.
PASSING YARDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
8 8 8
FIELD GOALS 1.
PASS COMPLETIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Mike Allen, Wisconsin 2003 Brett Conway, Penn State 1994 Brett White, UCLA 1974
Lee Evans, Wisconsin 2003 Ki-Jana Carter, Penn State 1994 Montee Ball, Wisconsin (2) 2011 James Hardy, Indiana 2006 Chad Owens, Hawaii 2004 Larry Johnson, Penn State 2002 Lawrence Phillips, Nebraska 1995 Don Phelps, Kentucky 1946
30 30 24 24 24 24 24 24
INTERCEPTIONS 1.
Alan Zemaitis, Penn State 2005 Craig Cassady, Ohio State 1975 Jeff Wright, Minnesota 1970 Angelo Dabiero, Notre Dame 1961
3 3 3 3
PUNTS 1. Walt Bowser, Minnesota 1969 2. David Rysko, Eastern Michigan 2002 George Guzman, Eastern Michigan 1996 Dave Holsclaw, Iowa 1978 Kerry Reardon, Iowa 1970
13 12 12 12 12
KICKOFF RETURN YARDS 1. William Likely, Maryland 2014 2. Troy Stoudermire, Minnesota 2009 3. David Gilreath, Wisconsin 2007 4. Sid Thomas, Iowa 1974 5. Ralph Stringer, North Carolina 1975
228 192 189 187 175
PUNT RETURN YARDS 1. Neal Colzie, Ohio State 1973 2. Lynn Swann, USC 1972 3. Larry Zelina, Ohio State 1969 4. Tim Brown, Notre Dame 1987 5. Bryant Johnson, Penn State 2002
170 157 154 150 144
INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS 1. Tim Wilbur, Indiana 1978 2. Mike Minter, Nebraska 1996 3. Damon Moore, Ohio State 1998 Ramsey Bright, UCLA 1973 5. Keith Wilson, Kansas State 1956
98 87 73 73 67
FUMBLE RETURN YARDS 1. Deke Cooper, Notre Dame 1998 2. Demetrius Eaton, Northwestern 2005 3. Walt Bowser, Minnesota 1970 4. Tracy Porter, Indiana 2007 5. Tom Zbikowski, Notre Dame 2004
96 86 82 76 75
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* Touchdown
Larry Johnson, Penn State 2002 Phil Carter, Notre Dame 1980 Butch Woolfolk, Michigan 1981 Levon Williams, Indiana 2001 Sedrick Shaw, Iowa 1995
BOWL HISTORY
FIELD GOALS 1. Hayden Epstein, Michigan 2001 2. Hayden Epstein, Michigan 1999 3. Doug Higgins, Illinois 1990 4. Quin Rodriguez, Southern Cal 1990 5. Jaden Oberkrom, TCU 2012 Mike Nugent, Ohio State 2004
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4
HONORS & AWARDS
KICKOFF RETURNS 1. Dennis Fitzgerald, Michigan 1960 2. James Coleman, Illinois 1977 3. Desmond Howard, Michigan 1990 Bob Jeter, Iowa 1959 5. Jermelle Lewis, Iowa 2002
3.
RUSHING YARDS
Lee Evans, Wisconsin 2003 Ki-Jana Carter, Penn State 1994 Montee Ball, Wisconsin (2) 2011 James Hardy, Indiana 2006 Chad Owens, Hawaii 2004 Larry Johnson, Penn State 2002 Lawrence Phillips, Nebraska 1995 Don Phelps, Kentucky 1946
SPARTAN HISTORY
*96 *86 *82 *76 *75
TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 1.
SPARTAN RECORDS
FUMBLE RETURNS 1. Deke Cooper, Notre Dame 1998 2. Demetrius Eaton, Northwestern 2005 3. Walt Bowser, Minnesota 1970 4. Tracy Porter, Indiana 2007 5. Tom Zbikowski, Notre Dame 2004
51 44 42 40 40 40
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*98 *84 82 *79
Chris Perry, Michigan 2003 Alex Smith, Indiana 1995 Sedrick Shaw, Iowa 1995 Billy Smith, Central Michigan 1991 Keith Byars, Ohio State 1984 Phil Carter, Notre Dame 1980
COACHING STAFF
PASS PLAYS 1. Mitch Anderson-Jim Lash, Northwestern 1972 2. Bill Offenbecher-Abe Woodson, Illinois 1956 3. Drew Henson-Marcus Knight, Michigan 1999 4. Aaron Murray-Tavarres King, Georgia 2012 5. J.T. Barrett-Devin Smith, Ohio State 2014 Kellen Lewis-Marcus Thigpen, Indiana 2008 David Carr-Rodney Wright, Fresno State 2001 Tom Tupa-Everett Ross, Ohio State 1987 INTERCEPTION RETURNS 1. Tim Wilbur, Indiana 1978 2. Mike Minter, Nebraska 1996 3. Robert Blanton, Notre Dame 2011 4. Josh Madson (29)/Leroy Pruitt (50), Stanford 1996 5. Damon Moore, Ohio State 1998 Ramsey Bright, UCLA 1973
RUSHING ATTEMPTS 1. 2. 3. 4.
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*90 *90 *81 *81 *80 *80 *80 *80 *80
3 3 3 3 3
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RUSHING 1. Jerry Seymour, Central Michigan 2004 Frank Aschenbrenner, Great Lakes Naval 1945 3. Shane Vereen, California 2008 Ted Brown, N.C. State 1976 5. Keith Carlos, Purdue, 2010 Brandon West, Western Michigan 2009 Levron Williams, Indiana 2001 James Sims, Nebraska 1995 Dwight Shirley, Boston College 1992
Travis Taylor, Florida 2000 Chris Daniels, Purdue 1999 Joey Galloway, Ohio State 1993 Steve Bryant, Purdue 1981 Jim Mutscheller, Notre Dame 1950
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OFFENSE IN GAME RUSHING ATTEMPTS 1. 76 by Notre Dame, 1991 2. 73 by Notre Dame, 1970 3. 71 by Army, 1984 71 by Notre Dame, 1980 5. 69 by Ohio State, 1979 69 by Notre Dame, 1948 NET YARDS RUSHING 1. 552 by Nebraska, 1995 2. 489 by Indiana, 2001 3. 463 by Ohio State, 1976 4. 442 by Michigan, 1976 5. 433 by Notre Dame, 1991 PASSES ATTEMPTED 1. 63 by Louisiana Tech, 2003 2. 61 by Northwestern, 2008 3. 60 by Notre Dame, 2005 4. 58 by Fresno State, 2001 58 by Purdue, 1999
POINTS 1. 61 by Penn State, 2002 2. 59 by Penn State, 1994 3. 56 by Wisconsin, 2003 56 by UCLA, 1974 5. 55 by Nebraska, 1996 55 by Michigan, 1947 55 by Michigan, 1946 55 by Michigan, 1926 55 by Michigan, 1912 EXTRA POINTS 1. 8 by Wisconsin, 2003 8 by Penn State, 1994 8 by UCLA, 1974 FIRST DOWNS BY RUSHING 1. 26 by Notre Dame, 1991 2. 24 by Notre Dame, 1980 3. 22 by Ohio State, 1979 4. 21 by Nebraska, 1995 21 by UCLA, 1974 21 by Purdue, 1967
PASSES COMPLETED 1. 40 by Purdue, 1999 2. 39 by Purdue, 2009 3. 38 by Texas Tech, 2010 38 by Northwestern, 2007 5. 37 by Baylor, 2015
FIRST DOWNS BY PASSING 1. 24 by Purdue, 1999 2. 22 by Fresno State, 2001 3. 21 by Northwestern, 2007 4. 20 by Notre Dame, 2010 20 by Texas Tech, 2010 20 by Northwestern, 1992
PASSING YARDS 1. 603 by Baylor, 2015 2. 531 by Fresno State, 2001 3. 520 by Northwestern, 2007 4. 509 by Purdue, 1999 5. 487 by Notre Dame, 2005
TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 1. 34 by Notre Dame, 1991 34 by Purdue, 1980 3. 33 by Wisconsin, 1983 33 by Notre Dame, 1969 5. 32 by Purdue, 1999
TOTAL YARDS GAINED 1. 666 by Nebraska, 1995 2. 653 by Penn State, 1994 3. 650 by Notre Dame, 1991 4. 630 by Wisconsin, 2003 5. 611 by Northwestern, 2007
FUMBLES LOST 1. 8 by Great Lakes Naval, 1945 2. 7 by Illinois, 1971 7 by Purdue, 1955 7 by Notre Dame, 1952 5. 6 by Syracuse, 1978 6 by UCLA, 1973
TOUCHDOWN PASSES 1. 5 by Penn State, 2009 5 by Minnesota, 2009 5 by Penn State, 2008 5 by Northwestern, 2007 5 by Notre Dame, 2006 5 by Notre Dame, 2005 5 by Wisconsin, 2003 5 by Purdue, 1999 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 1. 9 by Penn State, 2002 2. 8 by Wisconsin, 2003 8 by Penn State, 1994 8 by UCLA, 1974 8 by Ohio State, 1969 8 by Michigan, 1946
DEFENSE IN GAME (Fewest by MSU)
RUSHING ATTEMPTS 1. 15 vs. Penn State, 2006 2. 16 vs. Michigan, 2003 3. 17 vs. Ohio State, 2003 4. 18 vs. Iowa, 1995 5. 20 vs. Minnesota, 2009 NET YARDS RUSHING 1. -48 vs. Alabama, 2011 2. -5 vs. Purdue, 1979 3. 2 vs. Iowa, 1982 4. 3 vs. Minnesota, 2006 5. 5 vs. Ohio State, 2003 PASSES ATTEMPTED 1. 2 vs. Ohio State, 1973 2 vs. Indiana, 1950 3. 4 vs. Minnesota, 1979 4 vs. Notre Dame, 1975 4 vs. Minnesota, 1975 4 vs. Minnesota, 1972 PASSES COMPLETED 1. 0 vs. 8 different opponents (most recent vs. Minnesota, 1979) 9. 1 vs. Florida State, 1988 1 vs. UCLA, 1974 1 vs. Ohio State, 1973 1 vs. Wisconsin, 1972 1 vs. Michigan, 1969 1 vs. Notre Dame, 1963 1 vs. Indiana, 1958
YARDS GAINED PASSING 1. -1 vs. Purdue, 1973 2. 0 vs. 8 different opponents (most recent vs. Minnesota, 1979) 10. 3 vs. Indiana, 1958 TOTAL YARDS GAINED 1. 56 vs. Michigan, 1947 2. 57 vs. Auburn, 1938 3. 111 vs. Michigan, 1983 4. 119 vs. Wisconsin, 1983 5. 137 vs. Iowa, 1982 FIRST DOWNS BY RUSHING 1. 0 vs. Purdue, 1979 2. 1 vs. Notre Dame 2011 1 vs. Iowa, 2010 1 vs. Iowa, 1995 1 vs. Notre Dame, 1981 1 vs. Notre Dame, 1976 1 vs. Mississippi State, 1947 1 vs. Auburn, 1938 FIRST DOWNS BY PASSING 1. 0 vs. 13 different opponents 2. 1, several times TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 1. 2 vs. Auburn, 1938 2. 3 vs. Mississippi State, 1947 3. 4 vs. Ohio State, 1973 4. 6 vs. Notre Dame, 1991 6 vs. Michigan, 1985 6 vs. Notre Dame, 1973 6 vs. Notre Dame, 1972
INTERCEPTIONS THROWN 1. 8 by Washington State, 1970 2. 7 by Michigan, 1987 3. 6 by Arizona, 1949 4. 5 by Kansas State, 1956 5 by Marquette, 1952 YARDS PENALIZED 1. 157 by Minnesota, 2009 2. 143 by Minnesota, 1977 3. 135 by Louisville, 1996 4. 129 by Illinois, 1981 5. 127 by Minnesota, 1958
Le’Veon Bell became the first Spartan since 1990 to win the Big Ten rushing title after averaging 137.9 yards per game in 2012.
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2012
PLAYER Clinton Jones (C) Eric Allen (C) Lorenzo White (C) Lorenzo White (A) Lorenzo White (C) Tico Duckett (C) Tico Duckett (A) Le’Veon Bell (A)
G 7 8 8 11 8 8 12 13
ATT 120 209 *288 386 259 182 257 382
YDS 593 1283 1470 1908 1213 1008 1394 1793
AVG 4.9 6.1 5.1 5.0 4.7 5.5 5.4 4.7
YPG 84.7 160.4 183.8 173.5 151.6 126.0 116.2 137.9
PASSING (Comparative grading until 1980, then pass effeciency system.) PLAYER G Ed Smith (C) 7 Ed Smith (C) 8 Bobby McAllister (A) 12 Jeff Smoker (A) 11
ATT 180 195 154 262
CMP 94 106 80 166
YDS 1142 1511 1406 2579
PCT INT .522 8 .544 19 .520 7 .634 8
TD RATING 8 -12 -9 138.8 21 166.4
TOTAL OFFENSE (Beginning in 1970, ranked on total yards per game.) G 7 8 13
RUSHING 9-24 18-29 63-(-116)
PASSING 180-94-1142 224-130-1779 488-302-3395
TOTAL 189-1166 242-1808 551-3279
YPG 166.5 226.0 252.2
TD 4 5
RPG 3.8 3.9
RECEPTIONS YEAR PLAYER 1976 Kirk Gibson (C) 1978 Kirk Gibson (C)
G 8 8
NO 30 31
YDS 486 613
YEAR PLAYER 2002 Charles Rogers (A) 2014 Tony Lippett (A)
G 12 13
REC 68 65
TD 13 11
YPG 112.6 92.2
PLAYER Devin Thomas (A) Javon Ringer (A)
G 13 13
RUSH 177 1637
REC 1260 190
PR 18 0
KOR 1135 224
YDS 2590 2051
YPG 199.2 157.8
PTS 68 110 84 102 72 78 72 105 126 132
PPG 9.7 13.8 10.5 9.3 9.0 9.8 9.0 8.8 9.7 10.2
SCORING (Beginning in 1970, ranking based on points per game.) YEAR 1965 1971 1985 1987 1990 1992 2004 2007 2008
PLAYER Clinton Jones (C) Eric Allen (C) Lorenzo White (C) Lorenzo White (A) Lorenzo White (C) Hyland Hickson (C) Craig Thomas (C) Dave Rayner (A) Jehuu Caulcrick (A) Javon Ringer (A)
G 7 8 8 11 8 8 8 12 13 13
TD 11 18 14 17 12 13 12 0 21 22
PAT 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 39 0 0
FG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 0
KICK SCORING PLAYER Morten Andersen (C) John Langeloh (C) Chris Gardner (A) Dave Rayner (A) Brett Swenson (A)
PTS 56 69 65 105 101
PPG 7.0 8.6 8.1 8.8 7.8
PLAYER Paul Edinger (A) Brett Swenson (A-tie) Dan Conroy (A)
G 12 13 14
FGM 21 19 23
FGA 26 22 32
PCT .808 .864 .719
AVG 1.75 1.46 1.77
PUNTING YEAR 1956 1963 1964 1968 1977 1979 1980 1983 1985 1986 1989 2003 2004 2006 2010 2012
PLAYER Clarence Peaks (C) Lou Bobich (C) Lou Bobich (C) Dick Berlinski (C-tie) Ray Stachowicz (C) Ray Stachowicz (C) Ray Stachowicz (C) Ralf Mojsiejenko (C) Greg Montgomery (C) Greg Montgomery (A) Greg Montgomery (C) Josh Butland (C) Brandon Fields (A) Brandon Fields (A) Brandon Fields (A) Aaron Bates (A) Mike Sadler (A)
G 3 6 6 7 8 8 8 9 8 11 8 4 13 12 12 13 14
NO 13 27 21 33 41 44 49 63 43 69 28 20 62 50 57 57 79
YDS 532 1110 882 1297 1648 1925 2184 2701 1941 3084 1392 895 2878 2394 2469 2565 3422
AVG 40.9 41.1 42.0 39.3 40.2 43.8 44.6 42.9 45.1 44.7 *49.7 44.8 46.4 47.9 43.3 45.0 43.3
QUARTERBACK SACKS (Since 1987) YEAR PLAYER 1987 Travis Davis (A)
SACKS 12
YDS -105
TACKLES 124 154
AVG 15.5 11.8
NO 15
YDS 96
TACKLES YEAR PLAYER 1991 Chuck Bullough (C) 2009 Greg Jones (A)
G 8 13
TACKLES FOR LOSS (Since 1973 includes QB sacks.) YEAR PLAYER 1984 Kelly Quinn (A) PASSES DEFENDED YEAR 1997 1999 2000
PLAYER Ray Hill (A) Amp Campbell (A) Cedric Henry (A)
NO 15 26 24
INTERCEPTIONS YEAR 1956 1962 1972 1987 1988 1994
PLAYER Dennis Mendyk (A) Herman Johnson (C) Paul Hayner (C) Todd Krumm (C) Kurt Larson (C) Demetrice Martin (C-tie)
NO 3 4 5 7 6 5
YDS 66 62 48 106 80 35
FORCED FUMBLES YEAR 1965 1993 1995 1999 2001 2007
PLAYER George Charles (C) Myron Bell (C-tie) Marvin Wright (A-tie) Julian Peterson (A) Broderick Nelson (A-tie) Jonal Saint-Dic (A)
NO 4 4 3 6 5 *8
FUMBLES RECOVERED YEAR 1988 1993 2003 2013
PLAYER Derrick Reed Myron Bell (tie) Jason Harmon (A-tie) Shilique Calhoun (A)
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FIELD GOALS YEAR 1999 2009 2012
AVG 26.8 22.4 26.8 27.6 27.2 29.1
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YEAR 1978 1988 1996 2004 2009
YDS 268 291 966 607 763 1135
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AVG 19.9 18.4
ALL-PURPOSE YARDS YEAR 2007 2008
RET 10 13 36 22 28 39
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YDS 1351 1198
PLAYER Derek Hughes (C) Courtney Hawkins (C) Derrick Mason (A) Derrick Mason (C) DeAndra Cobb (A) Devin Thomas (A)
SPARTAN RECORDS
RECEIVING YARDS
YEAR 1979 1991 1994 1995 2003 2007
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YEAR PLAYER 1976 Ed Smith (C) 1978 Ed Smith (C) 2003 Jeff Smoker (A)
AVG 14.2
COACHING STAFF
YEAR 1976 1978 1988 2001
YDS 228
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1987 1990
RET 16
KICKOFF RETURN AVERAGE
RUSHING YEAR 1966 1971 1985
PUNT RETURN AVERAGE YEAR PLAYER 2010 Keshawn Martin (A)
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From 1985-95, champions in conference games only (C) and all games (A). Beginning in 1996, champions listed for all games. (Bowl games included beginning in 1988.)
NO 3 3 3 4
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RUSHING OFFENSE YEAR G 1963 (C) 6 1965 (C) 7 1966 (C) 7 1985 (C) 8 1987 (C) 8 1990 (C) 8
YDS 1123 1746 1567 1850 2188 2199
YPG 187.2 249.4 223.2 231.2 273.5 274.9
PASSING OFFENSE YEAR G 1976 (C) 8 1978 (C) 8 1986 (C) 8 1986 (A) 11 2001 (A) 12 2014 (A) 13
YDS 1666 1983 1957 2646 3510 3453
YPG 208.2 247.9 244.6 240.5 292.5 265.6
PASSING EFFICENCY YEAR G ATT CMP INT PCT YDS TD RATING 2009 (A) 13 423 251 12 .593 3502 28 145.1 TOTAL OFFENSE YEAR G 1956 (C) 6 1957 (C) 6 1965 (C) 7 1971 (C) 8 1978 (C) 8 1989 (C) 8 2001 (A) 12 2004 (A) 12 SCORING YEAR 1956 (C) 1957 (C) 1965 (C) 1966 (C) 1978 (C) 1989 (A)
YDS 1953 2233 2640 3281 4185 3347 5364 5520
YPG 325.5 372.2 377.1 410.0 *523.1 418.4 447.0 460.0
G 6 6 7 7 8 12
PTS 132 184 203 213 328 356
PPG 22.0 30.7 29.0 30.4 41.0 29.7
FIRST DOWNS YEAR G 1957 (C) 6 1978 (C) 8 1981 (C) 9
FD 118 208 210
AVG 19.7 26.0 23.3
RUSHING DEFENSE YEAR G 1957 (C) 6 1963 (C) 6 1965 (C) 7 1966 (C) 7 1986 (C) 8 1987 (A) 11 1987 (C) 8 1988 (A) 12 1988 (C) 8 1989 (C) 8 1999 (A) 12 2011 (A) 14 2012 (A) 13 2013 (A) 14 2014 (A) 13
YDS 750 457 242 320 832 676 301 1421 772 688 914 1407 1282 1212 1150
YPG 125.0 76.2 34.6 45.7 104.0 61.5 37.6 118.4 96.5 86.0 76.2 100.5 98.6 86.6 88.5
PASSING DEFENSE YEAR G 1953 (C) 6 1957 (C) 6 1958 (C) 6 1962 (C) 6 1973 (C) 8 1981 (C) 8 1994 (C) 8 1994 (A) 11 2000 (A) 11 2012 (A) 13 2013 (A) 14
YDS 306 342 392 480 347 1654 1112 1604 1805 2285 2319
AVG 51.0 57.0 65.3 68.5 43.4 182.8 139.0 145.8 164.1 175.8 165.6
RATING – – – – – – 103.1 101.5 104.5 98.8 92.3
(From 1947-89, stat champion determined by passing yards allowed per game. Since 1990, pass defense rankings based on pass efficiency rating.)
TOTAL DEFENSE YEAR 1953 (C) 1957 (C) 1961 (C) 1962 (C) 1963 (C) 1965 (C) 1966 (C) 1987 (C) 1989 (C) 2000 (A) 2011 (A) 2012 (A) 2013 (A) SCORING DEFENSE YEAR 1953 (C) 1955 (C) 1961 (C) 1963 (C) 1965 (C) 1966 (C) 1987 (A) 1987 (C) 1988 (C) 1989 (A) 2012 (A) 2013 (A)
G 6 6 7 6 7 7 11 8 8 12 13 14
QUARTERBACK SACKS YEAR G 1999 (A) 12 2003 (A) 13 2011 (A) 14
NO 54 45 45
G 6 6 7 6 6 7 7 8 8 11 14 13 14
YPG 188.5 182.0 201.0 179.3 178.7 181.7 222.4 184.5 281.4 318.3 277.4 274.4 252.2
PTS 50 48 40 43 56 70 136 61 76 163 212 185
PPG 8.3 8.0 5.7 7.2 8.0 10.0 12.4 7.6 9.5 13.6 16.3 13.2
YDS 381 299 295
TURNOVER MARGIN YEAR G TO GAINED TO LOST MARGIN 1985 (C) 8 22 13 +9 1987 (A) 11 30 19 +11 1987 (C) 8 24 10 +14 1988 (C) 8 24 11 +13 1992 (C) 8 21 14 +7 2013 (A) 14 28 15 +13 2014 (A) 13 34 15 +19
PUNTING YEAR 1955 (C) 1956 (C) 1963 (C) 1964 (C) 1968 (C) 1969 (C) 1977 (C) 1979 (C) 1980 (C) 1983 (C) 1985 (C) 1999 (A) 2010 (A)
G 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 9 8 12 13
AVG 41.3 37.6 41.1 42.0 38.7 40.3 40.2 43.8 41.9 42.9 43.1 40.4 38.1
(From 1939-80, stat champion determined by overall punting average. Since 1981, ranking based upon net punting average.)
KICKOFF RETURNS YEAR G 1967 (C) – 1994 (A) 11 1994 (C) 8 1995 (A) 12 1995 (C) 8 2001 (A) 12 2003 (A) 13 2007 (A) 13 2009 (A) 13
NO – 48 40 49 30 40 45 53 55
YDS — 1130 953 1119 716 895 1065 1361 1422
AVG 22.1 23.5 23.8 22.8 23.9 22.4 23.7 25.7 25.9
PUNT RETURNS YEAR G 1954 (C) 6 1955 (C) 6 1956 (C) 6 1957 (C) 6 1958 (C) 6 1961 (C) 7 1964 (C) 6 1965 (C) 7 1966 (C) 7 1984 (C) 9 1995 (C) 8 2010 (A) 13
NO – – – – – – – – – 21 18 20
YDS — — — — — — — — — 258 290 260
AVG 15.3 14.1 12.9 14.9 17.4 10.9 7.9 10.3 14.0 12.3 16.1 13.0
* Big Ten Record
SPG 4.5 3.5 3.2 PG +1.13 +1.00 +1.75 +1.63 +0.88 +0.93 +1.46
Michigan State led the Big Ten in rushing defense in 2014 for the fourth consecutive year, allowing just 88.5 yards per game; that figure also ranked No. 1 in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision.
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COACHING STAFF 2014 RECAP Drew Stanton accounted for a school-record 410 total yards in Michigan State’s 51-17 Homecoming victory over No. 19 Minnesota in 2004. Stanton became the first quarterback in Spartan history to throw for 300 yards and rush for 100 yards in the same game.
HONORS & AWARDS BOWL HISTORY Devin Thomas had a career-best 13 receptions for 148 yards and a touchdown in Michigan State’s 52-27 Homecoming victory over Indiana in 2007. His 13 catches tied the second-best single-game total in Spartan history (Plaxico Burress: 13 vs. Florida in 2000 Florida Citrus Bowl).
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TEAM DEFENSE SINGLE GAME Rushing Attempts: 14 by Purdue, 1987 Net Yards Rushing: -60 by Northwestern, 1981 Passes Attempted: 2 by Ohio State, 1976; by Indiana, 1958; by Michigan, 1955 Passes Completed: 1 by Ohio State, 1976; by Minnesota, 1972; by Indiana, 1958; by Michigan, 1955 Passing Yards: 11 by Indiana, 2014 Total Yards: 55 by Northwestern, 1983 First Downs by Rushing: 0 by Maryland, 2014; 0 by Iowa, 2013; 0 by Ohio State, 1999; 0 by Purdue, 1990; 0 by Ohio State, 1965 First Downs by Passing: 0 by Ohio State, 1971 Total First Downs: 4 by Ohio State, 1999; by Indiana, 1957 Passes Intercepted: 7 vs. Michigan, 1987 Fumbles Recovered: 7 vs. Illinois, 1971; vs. Purdue, 1955
SPARTAN HISTORY
TEAM OFFENSE SINGLE GAME Rushing Attempts: 77 vs. Purdue, 1987 Net Yards Rushing: 573 vs. Purdue, 1971 Passes Attempted: 62 vs. Penn State, 2006 Passes Completed: 36 vs. Ohio State, 2003 Passing Yards: 400 vs. Michigan, 1999 Total Offense (Yards): 705 vs. Illinois, 2005 Touchdown Passes: 7 vs. Illinois, 2005 Touchdowns Scored: 11 vs. Northwestern, 1989 Extra Points: 10 vs. Northwestern, 1989 Points Scored: 76 vs. Northwestern, 1989 First Downs by Rushing: 26 vs. Northwestern, 1975 First Downs by Passing: 23 vs. Purdue, 1998 Total First Downs: 34 vs. Illinois, 2005; vs. Purdue, 1990; vs. Indiana, 1981; vs. Northwestern, 1978 Fumbles Lost: 6 vs. Michigan, 1973 Yards Penalized: 155 vs. Indiana, 1957 Passes Had Intercepted: 6 vs. Michigan, 1997; vs. Minnesota, 1958
SPARTAN RECORDS
INDIVIDUAL SINGLE GAME Rushing Attempts: 56, Lorenzo White vs. Indiana, 1987 Rushing Yards: 350, Eric Allen vs. Purdue, 1971 Passes Attempted: 61, Brian Hoyer vs. Penn State, 2006 Passes Completed: 35, Jeff Smoker vs. Ohio State, 2003 Passes Had Intercepted: 5, Todd Schultz vs. Michigan, 1997; John Leister vs. Purdue, 1980 Passing Yards: 400, Bill Burke vs. Michigan, 1999 Total Offense (Yards): 410, Drew Stanton vs. Minnesota, 2004 Touchdown Passes: 5, Drew Stanton vs. Illinois, 2005 Receptions: 13, Devin Thomas vs. Indiana, 2007 Receiving Yards: 255, Plaxico Burress vs. Michigan, 1999 Touchdown Receptions: 3, B.J. Cunningham vs. Wisconsin (2) 2011; Devin Thomas vs. Purdue, 2007; Plaxico Burress vs. Northwestern, 1999; Plaxico Burress vs. Iowa, 1999; Mark Ingram vs. Iowa, 1986; Gene Washington vs. Indiana, 1965 Interceptions: 4, John Miller vs. Michigan, 1987 Punts: 11, Bill Simpson vs. Ohio State, 1973 Touchdowns: 6, Blake Ezor vs. Northwestern, 1989 Extra Points: 10, John Langeloh vs. Northwestern, 1989 Field Goals Made: 5, Paul Edinger vs. Ohio State and Northwestern, 1998; John Langeloh vs. Wisconsin, 1988 Points Scored: 36, Blake Ezor vs. Northwestern, 1989 Tackles For Loss: 7, Julian Peterson (42 yards) vs. Ohio State, 1998 Quarterback Sacks: 5, Travis Davis (37 yards) vs. Ohio State, 1987
2015 SPARTANS
LONGEST PLAY Rushing: 88 yards, Tico Duckett vs. Minnesota, 1991, TD; Levi Jackson vs. Ohio State, 1974, TD Passing: 93 yards, Tony Banks to Nigea Carter vs. Indiana, 1994, TD Interception Return: 99 yards, Dan Bass vs. Wisconsin, 1978, TD Fumble Return: 90 yards, Earl Morrall vs. Purdue, 1955, TD Defensive Extra Point Return: 82 yards, Rob Fredrickson vs. Purdue, 1992, 2 points Kickoff Return: 100 yards, DeAndra Cobb vs. Minnesota, 2003, TD; Herb Haygood vs. Iowa, 2001, TD; Derrick Mason vs. Penn State, 1994, TD Punt Return: 95 yards, Allen Brenner vs. Illinois, 1966, TD Field Goal: 63 yards, Morten Andersen vs. Ohio State, 1981 Punt: 86 yards, Greg Montgomery vs. Michigan, 1986
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10/19/1946 11/16/1946 11/30/1946 10/18/1947 11/8/1947 10/16/1948 10/16/1948 11/6/1948 11/20/1948 11/20/1948 10/1/1949 10/1/1949 10/22/1949 10/29/1949 11/19/1949 11/19/1949 9/23/1950 10/7/1950 10/21/1950 10/28/1950 11/4/1950 10/27/1951 11/10/1951 11/17/1951 11/24/1951 11/8/1952 11/8/1952 11/22/1952 10/3/1953 11/7/1953 11/6/1954 11/20/1954 10/29/1955 11/19/1955 10/20/1956 10/12/1957 11/16/1957 9/27/1958 10/1/1960 11/12/1960 10/21/1961 11/18/1961 10/6/1962 10/13/1962 10/20/1962 9/28/1963 10/26/1963 10/24/1964 10/31/1964 11/7/1964 10/16/1965 10/16/1965 11/13/1965 11/20/1965 1/1/1966 9/17/1966 10/8/1966 11/5/1966 10/7/1967 10/12/1968 10/19/1968 10/19/1968 10/26/1968 9/20/1969 9/20/1969 9/27/1969 10/18/1969 10/18/1969 11/1/1969 11/22/1969
George Guerre George Guerre George Guerre George Guerre Frank Waters Lynn Chandnois Leroy Crane George Guerre George Guerre Lynn Chandnois Lynn Chandnois Sonny Grandelius Lynn Chandnois Lynn Chandnois Lynn Chandnois Sonny Grandelius Sonny Grandelius Sonny Grandelius Sonny Grandelius Sonny Grandelius Sonny Grandelius Dick Panin Dick Panin Billy Wells Don McAuliffe Billy Wells Evan Slonac LeRoy Bolden LeRoy Bolden LeRoy Bolden LeRoy Bolden Clarence Peaks Walt Kowalczyk Dennis Mendyk Dennis Mendyk Walt Kowalczyk Blanche Martin Dean Look Carl Charon Ron Hatcher George Saimes Sherman Lewis Ron Rubick Dewey Lincoln Sherman Lewis Roger Lopes Sherman Lewis Dick Gordon Dick Gordon Dick Gordon Clinton Jones Bob Apisa Dwight Lee Clinton Jones Clinton Jones Clinton Jones Bob Apisa Clinton Jones LaMarr Thomas Don Highsmith Tommy Love Bill Triplett Tommy Love Don Highsmith Eric Allen Bill Triplett Bill Triplett Don Highsmith Don Highsmith Don Highsmith
(15) (19) (13) (15) (31) (9) (9) (14) (19) (12) (10) (11) (16) (13) (11) (12) (24) (14) (16) (21) (25) (8) (8) (7) (16) (24) (19) (9) (12) (18) (8) (6) (10) (12) (19) (17) (6) (18) (14) (10) (14) (11) (14) (7) (10) (19) (8) (17) (13) (21) (16) (17) (23) (20) (20) (19) (18) (21) (14) (20) (18) (18) (27) (27) (28) (22) (18) (30) (23) (37)
vs. Penn State vs. Marquette vs. Washington State vs. Iowa State vs. Santa Clara vs. Arizona vs. Arizona vs. Marquette vs. Washington State vs. Washington State vs. Marquette vs. Marquette vs. Penn State vs. Temple vs. Arizona vs. Arizona vs. Oregon State vs. Maryland vs. Marquette vs. Notre Dame vs. Indiana vs. Pittsburgh vs. Notre Dame vs. Indiana vs. Colorado vs. Indiana vs. Indiana vs. Marquette vs. Minnesota vs. Ohio State vs. Washington State vs. Marquette vs. Wisconsin vs. Marquette vs. Notre Dame vs. Michigan vs. Minnesota vs. California vs. Michigan vs. Northwestern vs. Notre Dame vs. Northwestern vs. North Carolina vs. Michigan vs. Notre Dame vs. North Carolina vs. Northwestern vs. Northwestern vs. Wisconsin vs. Purdue vs. Ohio State vs. Ohio State vs. Indiana vs. Notre Dame vs. UCLA vs. N.C. State vs. Michigan vs. Iowa vs. Wisconsin vs. Michigan vs. Minnesota vs. Minnesota vs. Notre Dame vs. Washington vs. Washington vs. Southern Methodist vs. Michigan vs. Michigan vs. Indiana vs. Northwestern
YARDS
160 180 134 143 119 102 102 115 129 112 159 104 107 149 163 116 184 110 122 114 177 147 150 110 150 135 104 113 145 128 109 150 172 121 157 113 134 103 124 109 142 120 207 139 138 157 104 105 199 145 132 114 103 117 113 129 140 268 106 104 114 101 100 148 113 122 142 129 112 209
TOP 25 SINGLE-GAME RUSHING PERFORMANCES ________________________
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 24. 25.
350 292 286 282 268 266 253 250 248 247 244 241 238 229 229 229 228 226 223 219 216 213 213 211 210 210
10/17/1970 10/31/1970 11/7/1970 11/14/1970 11/21/1970 9/11/1971 9/25/1971 10/16/1971 10/23/1971 10/30/1971 11/13/1971 11/20/1971 10/21/1972 10/21/1972 10/28/1972 11/25/1972 11/25/1972 10/27/1973 10/27/1973 9/28/1974 10/26/1974 11/2/1974 11/9/1974 11/16/1974 11/16/1974 11/16/1974 11/23/1974 11/23/1974 9/27/1975 9/27/1975 10/4/1975 10/18/1975 10/25/1975 11/1/1975 11/1/1975 11/8/1975 11/8/1975 11/15/1975 11/22/1975 9/18/1976 9/25/1976 10/16/1976 10/23/1976 10/30/1976 10/30/1976 11/13/1976 11/20/1976
Eric Allen Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Javon Ringer Clinton Jones Le’Veon Bell Le’Veon Bell Blake Ezor T.J. Duckett Eric Allen Lorenzo White Tico Duckett Sedrick Irvin Marc Renaud Tico Duckett Steve Smith Blake Ezor Lorenzo White Lorenzo White T.J. Duckett Tico Duckett Duane Goulbourne Derek Hughes T.J. Duckett Le’Veon Bell Tico Duckett
(29) (56) (25) (43) (21) (35) (36) (44) (30) (21) (53) (30) (28) (35) (33) (30) (41) (39) (42) (26) (42) (29) (31) (27) (44) (34)
vs. Purdue vs. Indiana vs. Indiana vs. Florida Atlantic vs. Iowa vs. Minnesota vs. Eastern Michigan vs. Indiana vs. Iowa vs. Wisconsin vs. Purdue vs. Minnesota vs. Penn State vs. Minnesota vs. Rutgers vs. Northwestern vs. Northwestern vs. Iowa vs. Wisconsin vs. Marshall vs. Wisconsin vs. Iowa vs. Minnesota vs. Michigan vs. Boise State vs. Purdue
Eric Allen Eric Allen Eric Allen Eric Allen Eric Allen Eric Allen Eric Allen Eric Allen Eric Allen Eric Allen Eric Allen Eric Allen Mark Niesen Damond Mays David Brown David Brown Damond Mays Charlie Baggett Clarence Bullock Levi Jackson Levi Jackson Rich Baes Levi Jackson Rich Baes Charlie Baggett Levi Jackson Levi Jackson Claude Geiger Charlie Baggett Levi Jackson Tyrone Wilson Levi Jackson Charlie Baggett Charlie Baggett Levi Jackson Rich Baes Levi Jackson Charlie Baggett Levi Jackson Rich Baes Rich Baes Jim Earley Rich Baes Rich Baes Leon Williams Rich Baes Rich Baes
(23) (24) (28) (31) (32) (37) (21) (21) (19) (29) (34) (29) (20) (10) (19) (24) (16) (19) (24) (16) (13) (22) (13) (27) (16) (22) (20) (10) (14) (21) (12) (21) (21) (20) (19) (23) (22) (20) (24) (23) (24) (26) (24) (20) (15) (18) (22)
vs. Michigan vs. Indiana vs. Purdue vs. Minnesota vs. Northwestern vs. Illinois vs. Oregon State vs. Wisconsin vs. Iowa vs. Purdue vs. Minnesota vs. Northwestern vs. Wisconsin vs. Wisconsin vs. Iowa vs. Northwestern vs. Northwestern vs. Purdue vs. Purdue vs. UCLA vs. Purdue vs. Wisconsin vs. Ohio State vs. Indiana vs. Indiana vs. Indiana vs. Iowa vs. Iowa vs. N.C. State vs. N.C. State vs. Notre Dame vs. Minnesota vs. Illinois vs. Purdue vs. Purdue vs. Indiana vs. Indiana vs. Northwestern vs. Iowa vs. Wyoming vs. N.C. State vs. Minnesota vs. Illinois vs. Purdue vs. Purdue vs. Northwestern vs. Iowa
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10/30/1971 11/14/1987 11/9/1985 9/13/2008 11/5/1966 11/24/2012 9/22/2012 11/12/1988 10/7/2000 10/16/1971 10/26/1985 10/19/1991 11/29/1997 10/21/1995 9/29/1990 11/8/1980 11/18/1989 10/5/1985 11/23/1985 9/9/2000 11/9/1991 10/23/1993 11/10/1979 11/3/2001 8/31/2012 10/27/1990 156 102 121 142 108 104 119 247 177 *350 188 112 114 125 117 114 121 133 121 103 104 100 133 159 151 127 156 127 113 108 117 119 106 116 101 139 110 120 180 133 136 138 108 101 100 134 113
100-YARD RUSHERS YARDS
Tico Duckett Tico Duckett Tico Duckett Tico Duckett Hyland Hickson Tico Duckett Hyland Hickson Tico Duckett Hyland Hickson Hyland Hickson Tico Duckett Tico Duckett Tico Duckett Tico Duckett Craig Thomas Tico Duckett Tico Duckett Craig Thomas Tico Duckett Craig Thomas Tico Duckett Craig Thomas Tico Duckett Craig Thomas Craig Thomas Duane Goulbourne Duane Goulbourne Craig Thomas Steve Holman Duane Goulbourne Duane Goulbourne Antwain Patrick Duane Goulbourne Marc Renaud Duane Goulbourne Scott Greene Duane Goulbourne Marc Renaud Scott Greene Marc Renaud Marc Renaud Marc Renaud Marc Renaud Sedrick Irvin Sedrick Irvin Duane Goulbourne Duane Goulbourne Sedrick Irvin Sedrick Irvin Sedrick Irvin Duane Goulbourne Marc Renaud Sedrick Irvin Sedrick Irvin Marc Renaud Sedrick Irvin Sedrick Irvin Marc Renaud
(33) (23) (27) (34) (16) (24) (25) (20) (27) (22) (30) (24) (42) (31) (21) (19) (20) (17) (31) (17) (21) (15) (30) (25) (28) (26) (29) (26) (16) (21) (25) (20) (26) (36) (36) (13) (24) (29) (17) (23) (28) (25) (35) (16) (27) (22) (31) (32) (17) (33) (23) (22) (26) (16) (22) (33) (28) (21)
vs. Rutgers vs. Iowa vs. Illinois vs. Purdue vs. Purdue vs. Indiana vs. Indiana vs. Northwestern vs. Northwestern vs. Wisconsin vs. Minnesota vs. Northwestern vs. Wisconsin vs. Purdue vs. Notre Dame vs. Boston College vs. Indiana vs. Indiana vs. Northwestern vs. Wisconsin vs. Wisconsin vs. Purdue vs. Purdue vs. Kansas vs. Central Michigan vs. Central Michigan vs. Iowa vs. Northwestern vs. Penn State vs. Penn State vs. Kansas vs. Miami (Ohio) vs. Wisconsin vs. Indiana vs. Northwestern vs. Northwestern vs. Purdue vs. Louisville vs. Purdue vs. Purdue vs. Boston College vs. Illinois vs. Minnesota vs. Eastern Michigan vs. Iowa vs. Iowa vs. Illinois vs. Minnesota vs. Wisconsin vs. Indiana vs. Penn State vs. Notre Dame vs. Notre Dame vs. Indiana vs. Purdue vs. Illinois vs. Penn State vs. Penn State
229 121 139 210 103 150 170 137 184 134 241 144 216 126 146 119 142 103 172 168 108 127 124 143 195 195 213 163 116 112 109 111 115 181 181 142 133 150 161 111 130 127 229 112 137 109 144 154 125 158 111 112 106 178 114 159 238 203
Lorenzo White Javon Ringer Jeremy Langford Tico Duckett Blake Ezor Sedrick Irvin T.J. Duckett Eric Allen Le’Veon Bell Duane Goulbourne Levi Jackson
1984 (3) 2005 (3) 2013 (8) 1989 (1) 1986 (1) 1996 (5) 1999 (1) 1969 (1) 2010 (2) 1993 (3) 1974 (5)
1985 (11) 2006 (2) 2014 (10) 1990 (6) 1987 (2) 1997 (4) 2000 (6) 1970 (5) 2011 (2) 1994 (4) 1975 (5)
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1986 (2) 2007 (7)
1987 (7) 2008 (7)
1991 (4) 1988 (7) 1998 (6) 2001 (7) 1971 (7) 2012 (8) 1996 (3)
1992 (5) 1989 (6)
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HONORS & AWARDS
9/29/1990 10/6/1990 10/20/1990 10/27/1990 10/27/1990 11/3/1990 11/3/1990 11/17/1990 11/17/1990 11/24/1990 10/19/1991 11/2/1991 11/9/1991 11/16/1991 9/19/1992 9/26/1992 10/3/1992 10/3/1992 10/31/1992 11/7/1992 11/7/1992 11/14/1992 11/14/1992 9/11/1993 9/25/1993 9/25/1993 10/23/1993 11/6/1993 11/27/1993 11/27/1993 9/10/1994 9/24/1994 10/1/1994 10/29/1994 11/5/1994 11/5/1994 11/12/1994 9/16/1995 9/23/1995 9/23/1995 9/30/1995 10/14/1995 10/21/1995 9/28/1996 10/5/1996 10/5/1996 10/12/1996 10/19/1996 10/26/1996 11/9/1996 11/23/1996 9/20/1997 9/20/1997 10/11/1997 11/8/1997 11/22/1997 11/29/1997 11/29/1997
SPARTAN HISTORY
102 143 101 119 104 124 125 107 131 156 103 101 104 118 213 114 229 135 124 141 101 168 129 142 170 120 103 174 123 141 226 122 244 173 286 150 223 158 147 192 107 170 111 166 185 187 151 144 292 148 113 195 138 106 107 113 147 187 150 250 146 130 175 203 144 228 187 179
SPARTAN RECORDS
vs. Purdue vs. Washington State vs. Wisconsin vs. Illinois vs. Minnesota vs. Wisconsin vs. Illinois vs. Northwestern vs. Iowa vs. Oregon vs. Notre Dame vs. Michigan vs. Wisconsin vs. Northwestern vs. Minnesota vs. Iowa vs. Northwestern vs. Indiana vs. Northwestern vs. Indiana vs. Ohio State vs. Minnesota vs. Iowa vs. Notre Dame vs. Northwestern vs. Wisconsin vs. Army vs. Arizona State vs. Notre Dame vs. Western Michigan vs. Iowa vs. Illinois vs. Purdue vs. Minnesota vs. Indiana vs. Northwestern vs. Wisconsin vs. Georgia Tech vs. Notre Dame vs. Western Michigan vs. Minnesota vs. Wisconsin vs. Southern Cal vs. Iowa vs. Michigan vs. Northwestern vs. Purdue vs. Purdue vs. Indiana vs. Wisconsin vs. Southern Cal vs. Rutgers vs. Iowa vs. Northwestern vs. Northwestern vs. Illinois vs. Ohio State vs. Ohio State vs. Purdue vs. Indiana vs. Georgia vs. Miami (Ohio) vs. Iowa vs. Indiana vs. Minnesota vs. Northwestern vs. Wisconsin vs. Hawaii
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OPPONENT
(18) (23) (14) (20) (12) (3) (19) (14) (14) (23) (17) (17) (13) (22) (31) (22) (30) (27) (31) (22) (24) (38) (27) (29) (26) (28) (23) (39) (31) (28) (39) (32) (53) (49) (25) (30) (42) (33) (41) (26) (28) (24) (22) (39) (34) (33) (23) (25) (56) (28) (35) (33) (34) (14) (16) (30) (28) (38) (17) (44) (33) (18) (30) (29) (32) (41) (30) (41)
COACHING STAFF
(ATTS.)
Jim Earley Leroy McGee Jim Earley Bruce Reeves Leroy McGee Leroy McGee Steve Smith Steve Smith Steve Smith Steve Smith Steve Smith Steve Smith Bruce Reeves Steve Smith Derek Hughes Steve Smith Steve Smith Aaron Roberts Tony Ellis Carl Butler Keith Gates Keith Gates Keith Gates Carl Butler Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Blake Ezor Bobby Morse Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Blake Ezor Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Blake Ezor Lorenzo White Blake Ezor Blake Ezor Hyland Hickson Scott Selzer Blake Ezor Blake Ezor Hyland Hickson Blake Ezor Blake Ezor Blake Ezor Blake Ezor Tico Duckett Blake Ezor Blake Ezor Blake Ezor Blake Ezor Blake Ezor
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9/10/1977 9/17/1977 10/22/1977 10/29/1977 11/5/1977 10/28/1978 11/4/1978 11/18/1978 11/25/1978 9/15/1979 9/29/1979 10/6/1979 10/13/1979 11/3/1979 11/10/1979 11/17/1979 11/8/1980 10/31/1981 11/6/1982 10/15/1983 10/22/1983 10/29/1983 11/12/1983 9/15/1984 11/3/1984 11/17/1984 12/22/1984 9/14/1985 9/21/1985 9/28/1985 10/5/1985 10/19/1985 10/26/1985 11/2/1985 11/9/1985 11/16/1985 11/23/1985 12/31/1985 9/20/1986 9/27/1986 11/1/1986 11/22/1986 9/7/1987 10/3/1987 10/10/1987 10/17/1987 11/7/1987 11/7/1987 11/14/1987 11/21/1987 1/1/1988 9/10/1988 10/1/1988 10/15/1988 10/15/1988 10/22/1988 10/29/1988 10/29/1988 11/5/1988 11/12/1988 1/1/1989 9/16/1989 10/7/1989 11/4/1989 11/11/1989 11/18/1989 11/25/1989 12/25/1989
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(ATTS.)
OPPONENT
8/29/1998 9/12/1998 9/26/1998 10/3/1998 10/10/1998 10/24/1998 10/31/1998 9/12/1999 9/18/1999 9/25/1999 11/20/1999 1/1/2000 9/9/2000 9/16/2000 9/23/2000 10/7/2000 11/11/2000 11/18/2000 9/8/2001 9/29/2001 10/27/2001 11/3/2001 11/24/2001 12/1/2001 12/31/2001 8/31/2002 9/28/2002 11/9/2002 11/23/2002 9/13/2003 9/20/2003 9/25/2004 10/16/2004 10/30/2004 11/13/2004 11/13/2004 12/4/2004 9/3/2005 9/24/2005 10/22/2005 10/29/2005 9/9/2006 9/16/2006 9/16/2006 9/23/2006
Sedrick Irvin Sedrick Irvin Sedrick Irvin Shawn Foster Sedrick Irvin Sedrick Irvin Sedrick Irvin Lloyd Clemons Lloyd Clemons Lloyd Clemons T.J. Duckett Lloyd Clemons T.J. Duckett T.J. Duckett T.J. Duckett T.J. Duckett T.J. Duckett T.J. Duckett T.J. Duckett T.J. Duckett T.J. Duckett T.J. Duckett T.J. Duckett T.J. Duckett T.J. Duckett Dawan Moss Dawan Moss David Richard Jaren Hayes Jaren Hayes Jaren Hayes Drew Stanton Drew Stanton DeAndra Cobb Jehuu Caulcrick Jason Teague DeAndra Cobb Jehuu Caulcrick Javon Ringer Javon Ringer Javon Ringer Javon Ringer Javon Ringer Drew Stanton Jehuu Caulcrick
(30) (24) (21) (7) (26) (25) (28) (18) (22) (20) (22) (20) (26) (33) (26) (30) (32) (21) (22) (22) (23) (27) (22) (25) (27) (12) (26) (20) (23) (30) (19) (12) (13) (22) (13) (17) (16) (14) (13) (18) (11) (15) (15) (13) (8)
vs. Colorado State vs. Notre Dame vs. Michigan vs. Central Michigan vs. Indiana vs. Minnesota vs. Northwestern vs. Oregon vs. Notre Dame vs. Illinois vs. Penn State vs. Florida vs. Marshall vs. Missouri vs. Notre Dame vs. Iowa vs. Purdue vs. Penn State vs. Central Michigan vs. Northwestern vs. Wisconsin vs. Michigan vs. Penn State vs. Missouri vs. Fresno State vs. Eastern Michigan vs. Northwestern vs. Indiana vs. Penn State vs. Louisiana Tech vs. Notre Dame vs. Indiana vs. Minnesota vs. Michigan vs. Wisconsin vs. Wisconsin vs. Hawaii vs. Kent State vs. Illinois vs. Northwestern vs. Indiana vs. Eastern Michigan vs. Pittsburgh vs. Pittsburgh vs. Notre Dame
YARDS
120 119 107 104 130 108 140 121 126 141 159 105 219 131 141 248 174 134 120 104 186 211 126 149 184 136 191 136 113 140 109 134 102 205 146 112 128 140 194 104 109 130 156 105 111
9/22/2007 9/29/2007 10/6/2007 10/13/2007 10/27/2007 11/3/2007 12/28/2007
Javon Ringer Javon Ringer Javon Ringer Javon Ringer Javon Ringer Javon Ringer Javon Ringer
(26) (10) (12) (29) (23) (15) (21)
vs. Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin vs. Northwestern vs. Indiana vs. Iowa vs. Michigan vs. Boston College
144 145 185 203 103 128 101
9/6/2008 9/13/2008 9/20/2008 9/27/2008 10/11/2008 10/25/2008 11/8/2008
Javon Ringer Javon Ringer Javon Ringer Javon Ringer Javon Ringer Javon Ringer Javon Ringer
(34) (43) (39) (44) (35) (37) (32)
vs. Eastern Michigan vs. Florida Atlantic vs. Notre Dame vs. Indiana vs. Northwestern vs. Michigan vs. Purdue
135 282 201 198 124 194 121
11/7/2009
Ashton Leggett
(14)
vs. Western Michigan
110
9/4/2010 9/4/2010 9/11/2010 9/18/2010 10/9/2010 11/6/2010 11/27/2010
Le’Veon Bell Edwin Baker Edwin Baker Le’Veon Bell Edwin Baker Edwin Baker Edwin Baker
(10) (17) (15) (17) (22) (27) (28)
vs. Western Michigan vs. Western Michigan vs. Florida Atlantic vs. Notre Dame vs. Michigan vs. Minnesota vs. Penn State
141 117 183 114 147 179 118
10/15/2011 11/12/2011 12/3/2011
Edwin Baker Le’Veon Bell Le’Veon Bell
(26) (20) (18)
vs. Michigan vs. Iowa vs. Wisconsin
167 112 106
8/31/2012 9/22/2012 10/6/2012 10/13/2012 11/3/2012 11/17/2012 11/24/2012 12/29/2012
Le’Veon Bell Le’Veon Bell Le’Veon Bell Le’Veon Bell Le’Veon Bell Le’Veon Bell Le’Veon Bell Le’Veon Bell
(44) (36) (37) (29) (36) (32) (35) (32)
vs. Boise State vs. Eastern Michigan vs. Indiana vs. Iowa vs. Nebraska vs. Northwestern vs. Minnesota vs. TCU
210 253 121 140 188 133 266 145
10/12/2013 10/19/2013 10/26/2013 11/2/2013 11/16/2013 11/23/2013 11/30/2013 12/7/2013
Jeremy Langford Jeremy Langford Jeremy Langford Jeremy Langford Jeremy Langford Jeremy Langford Jeremy Langford Jeremy Langford
(23) (24) (22) (26) (32) (25) (21) (24)
vs. Indiana vs. Purdue vs. Illinois vs. Michigan vs. Nebraska vs. Northwestern vs. Minnesota vs. Ohio State
109 131 104 120 151 150 134 128
9/20/2014 9/27/2014 10/4/2014 10/11/2014 10/18/2014 10/18/2014 10/25/2014 11/8/2014 11/15/2014 11/22/2014 11/29/2014
Delton Williams Jeremy Langford Jeremy Langford Jeremy Langford Nick Hill Jeremy Langford Jeremy Langford Jeremy Langford Jeremy Langford Jeremy Langford Jeremy Langford
(10) (16) (29) (13) (16) (21) (35) (18) (25) (16) (30)
vs. Eastern Michigan vs. Wyoming vs. Nebraska vs. Purdue vs. Indiana vs. Indiana vs. Michigan vs. Ohio State vs. Maryland vs. Rutgers vs. Penn State
103 137 111 104 178 109 177 137 138 126 118
TOTAL: 340 100-yard games since 1945. MOST 100-YARD GAMES IN A SEASON (BY PLAYER)________________________
1. Lorenzo White 2. Jeremy Langford 3. Jeremy Langford Le’Veon Bell 5. Javon Ringer Javon Ringer T.J. Duckett Blake Ezor Lorenzo White Eric Allen * consecutive (school record)
11 10* 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7
1985 2014 2013 2012 2008 2007 2001 1988 1987 1971
MOST 100-YARD GAMES IN A SEASON (BY YEAR) __________________________
2014
12
1985 1975
11 11
1990
10
1988
10
1992
9
1987
9
1974
9
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200-YARD PASSERS YARDS
202
vs. Marquette
274
11/8/1969
Dan Werner
(35-16-4)
vs. Purdue
314
9/19/1970 9/26/1970 10/31/1970
Mike Rasmussen Mike Rasmussen Mike Rasmussen
(35-17-3) (27-15-1) (23-13-2)
vs. Washington vs. Washington State vs. Indiana
215 226 236
9/11/1976 9/25/1976 10/30/1976 11/6/1976
Marshall Lawson Ed Smith Ed Smith Ed Smith
(32-14-1) (29-18-0) (30-15-0) (24-15-1)
vs. Ohio State vs. N.C. State vs. Purdue vs. Indiana
212 324 235 200
9/24/1977 11/5/1977 11/12/1977
Ed Smith Ed Smith Ed Smith
(39-16-2) (18-9-3) (24-15-0)
vs. Wyoming vs. Minnesota vs. Northwestern
296 235 286
10/7/1978 10/14/1978 10/21/1978 10/28/1978 11/4/1978 11/11/1978
Ed Smith Ed Smith Ed Smith Ed Smith Ed Smith Ed Smith
(41-27-0) (36-20-0) (30-20-2) (29-19-0) (31-20-2) (42-26-0)
vs. Notre Dame vs. Michigan vs. Indiana vs. Wisconsin vs. Illinois vs. Minnesota
306 248 369 320 219 296
9/8/1979 11/17/1979
Bert Vaughn Bryan Clark
(27-14-2) (26-14-1)
vs. Illinois vs. Iowa
233 244
10/4/1980 10/11/1980 10/18/1980 10/25/1980 11/15/1980
John Leister John Leister John Leister John Leister John Leister
(32-11-1) (32-14-2) (34-18-0) (54-18-5) (28-14-1)
vs. Notre Dame vs. Michigan vs. Wisconsin vs. Purdue vs. Minnesota
204 231 271 261 209
9/12/1981 9/19/1981 10/10/1981 10/17/1981 10/31/1981 11/14/1981
John Leister John Leister Bryan Clark Bryan Clark John Leister Bryan Clark
(34-17-2) (37-15-3) (38-21-3) (30-18-1) (37-23-1) (43-21-2)
vs. Illinois vs. Ohio State vs. Michigan vs. Wisconsin vs. Indiana vs. Minnesota
225 213 316 291 233 318
9/11/1982 10/9/1982 10/16/1982
John Leister John Leister John Leister
(37-16-1) (46-32-1) (45-25-0)
vs. Illinois vs. Michigan vs. Wisconsin
257 272 256
10/5/1985 11/16/1985
Bobby McAllister Dave Yarema
(27-18-0) (21-12-0)
vs. Iowa vs. Northwestern
275 246
9/13/1986 9/27/1986 10/4/1986 10/25/1986 11/1/1986 11/8/1986 11/15/1986
Dave Yarema Dave Yarema Dave Yarema Dave Yarema Dave Yarema Dave Yarema Dave Yarema
(33-26-0) (16-13-1) (36-23-3) (20-13-0) (30-25-1) (31-20-3) (45-30-1)
vs. Arizona State vs. Western Michigan vs. Iowa vs. Purdue vs. Minnesota vs. Indiana vs. Northwestern
275 277 271 206 321 275 352
9/19/1987 11/21/1987
Bobby McAllister Bobby McAllister
(18-10-2) (12-10-0)
vs. Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin
208 211
1/1/1989
Bobby McAllister
(24-14-0)
vs. Georgia
288
9/23/1989 10/7/1989 10/14/1989 10/28/1989 11/4/1989 11/11/1989
Dan Enos Dan Enos Dan Enos Dan Enos Dan Enos Dan Enos
(28-18-2) (25-20-1) (31-21-2) (21-12-2) (15-12-2) (26-13-2)
vs. Notre Dame vs. Iowa vs. Michigan vs. Purdue vs. Indiana vs. Minnesota
200 217 214 278 205 240
10/12/1991 10/26/1991
Jim Miller Jim Miller
(39-30-2) (27-17-1)
vs. Michigan vs. Ohio State
302 202
9/12/1992 9/19/1992 10/3/1992 10/17/1992
Jim Miller Jim Miller Jim Miller Jim Miller
(26-21-0) (41-23-2) (30-19-1) (23-16-2)
vs. Central Michigan vs. Notre Dame vs. Indiana vs. Minnesota
215 231 274 212
10/16/1993 11/13/1993 12/4/1993
Jim Miller Jim Miller Jim Miller
(42-31-0) (27-21-0) (25-19-2)
vs. Ohio State vs. Purdue vs. Wisconsin
360 200 216
vs. Miami (Ohio) vs. Michigan vs. Indiana vs. Penn State vs. Nebraska vs. Purdue vs. Boston College vs. Iowa vs. Minnesota vs. Wisconsin vs. Michigan vs. Penn State vs. LSU vs. Louisville vs. Illinois vs. Wisconsin vs. Michigan vs. Indiana vs. Penn State vs. Memphis vs. Minnesota vs. Purdue vs. Washington vs. Notre Dame vs. Central Michigan vs. Indiana vs. Ohio State vs. Purdue vs. Illinois vs. Penn State vs. Oregon vs. Notre Dame vs. Michigan vs. Purdue vs. Florida vs. Northwestern vs. Michigan vs. Northwestern vs. Minnesota vs. Wisconsin vs. Indiana vs. Purdue vs. Penn State vs. Missouri vs. Fresno State
201 269 248 244 290 208 210 255 309 207 318 242 348 237 281 269 260 243 218 206 304 220 220 209 259 324 323 345 263 286 205 291 *400 234 257 233 292 233 258 326 288 304 356 317 376
TOP 25 SINGLE-GAME PASSING PERFORMANCES ________________________
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 19. 20. 22. 23. 24. 25.
400 376 369 360 358 357 356 353 352 351 351 351 348 345 343 340 332 332 331 330 330 329 327 326 324 324
Bill Burke Jeff Smoker Ed Smith Jim Miller Connor Cook Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Kirk Cousins Dave Yarema Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Tony Banks Bill Burke Connor Cook Drew Stanton Connor Cook Connor Cook Kirk Cousins Brian Hoyer Drew Stanton Kirk Cousins Drew Stanton Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Bill Burke
(36-21-0) (32-22-1) (30-20-2) (42-31-0) (45-25-0) (50-29-1) (36-24-0) (25-22-0) (45-30-1) (55-35-2) (40-32-0) (32-21-1) (44-22-3) (40-28-1) (47-29-2) (36-26-0) (32-24-1) (36-22-1) (43-29-0) (50-26-2) (32-22-0) (53-34-1) (27-16-1) (20-13-2) (34-21-2) (37-24-1)
vs. Michigan vs. Fresno State vs. Indiana vs. Ohio State vs. Ohio State vs. Penn State vs. Penn State vs. Western Michigan vs. Northwestern vs. Ohio State vs. Indiana vs. Rutgers vs. LSU vs. Purdue vs. Oregon vs. Ohio State vs. Indiana vs. Stanford vs. Northwestern vs. Minnesota vs. Hawaii vs. Notre Dame vs. Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin vs. Western Michigan vs. Indiana
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THE UNIVERSITY
vs. Texas A&M
(14-10-0)
(15-11-0) (23-16-0) (23-15-3) (28-18-0) (35-21-1) (25-16-1) (28-20-2) (37-20-2) (26-15-1) (30-17-3) (34-26-0) (33-21-3) (44-22-3) (37-21-1) (25-20-1) (25-18-1) (45-24-4) (17-13-0) (30-17-1) (22-18-0) (31-19-1) (21-17-1) (24-14-3) (19-12-0) (21-17-1) (37-24-1) (46-18-1) (40-28-1) (28-17-0) (44-17-3) (31-18-1) (37-22-1) (36-21-0) (33-21-4) (35-21-2) (35-17-1) (37-26-1) (31-19-1) (33-21-1) (20-13-2) (30-20-2) (45-24-2) (36-24-0) (17-14-1) (32-22-1)
BOWL HISTORY
(13-7-0)
Earl Morrall
Tony Banks Tony Banks Tony Banks Tony Banks Tony Banks Tony Banks Todd Schultz Todd Schultz Tony Banks Tony Banks Tony Banks Tony Banks Tony Banks Gus Ornstein Todd Schultz Todd Schultz Todd Schultz Todd Schultz Todd Schultz Todd Schultz Todd Schultz Todd Schultz Todd Schultz Bill Burke Bill Burke Bill Burke Bill Burke Bill Burke Bill Burke Bill Burke Bill Burke Bill Burke Bill Burke Bill Burke Bill Burke Jeff Smoker Ryan Van Dyke Ryan Van Dyke Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Damon Dowdell Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker
HONORS & AWARDS
Tom Yewcic
11/19/1955
9/24/1994 10/8/1994 10/29/1994 11/26/1994 9/9/1995 9/23/1995 9/30/1995 10/7/1995 10/21/1995 10/28/1995 11/4/1995 11/25/1995 12/29/1995 9/21/1996 10/12/1996 10/26/1996 11/2/1996 11/9/1996 11/23/1996 9/13/1997 10/4/1997 11/8/1997 12/25/1997 9/12/1998 10/3/1998 10/10/1998 11/7/1998 11/14/1998 11/21/1998 11/28/1998 9/2/1999 9/18/1999 10/9/1999 10/16/1999 1/1/2000 9/30/2000 10/21/2000 9/29/2001 10/20/2001 10/27/2001 11/10/2001 11/17/2001 11/24/2001 12/1/2001 12/31/2001
SPARTAN HISTORY
10/11/1952
241
SPARTAN RECORDS
vs. Iowa State
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(9-8-0)
COACHING STAFF
(A-C-I)
Gene Glick
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11/13/1948
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200-YARD PASSERS
124
DATE
PLAYER
(A-C-I)
OPPONENT
8/31/2002 9/7/2002 9/14/2002 9/21/2002 9/28/2002 10/19/2002 11/9/2002 11/16/2002 8/30/2003 9/6/2003 9/27/2003 10/4/2003 10/11/2003 10/18/2003 11/1/2003 11/8/2003 11/15/2003 11/22/2003 9/4/2004 10/2/2004 10/16/2004 11/6/2004 12/4/2004 9/3/2005 9/10/2005 9/17/2005 9/24/2005 10/1/2005 10/15/2005 10/22/2005 10/29/2005 11/5/2005 11/12/2005 11/19/2005 9/2/2006 9/9/2006 10/7/2006 10/21/2006 11/11/2006 11/18/2006 9/1/2007 9/8/2007 9/29/2007 10/27/2007 11/10/2007 11/17/2007 8/30/2008 9/27/2008 10/25/2008 11/1/2008 11/22/2008 9/19/2009 9/26/2009 10/17/2009 10/24/2009 10/31/2009 11/7/2009 11/14/2009 1/2/2010 9/18/2010 9/25/2010 10/2/2010 10/9/2010 10/16/2010 10/23/2010 11/20/2010
Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Damon Dowdell Damon Dowdell Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Damon Dowdell Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Damon Dowdell Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Brian Hoyer Brian Hoyer Brian Hoyer Brian Hoyer Brian Hoyer Brian Hoyer Brian Hoyer Brian Hoyer Brian Hoyer Brian Hoyer Brian Hoyer Brian Hoyer Brian Hoyer Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins
(24-14-1) (26-16-0) (33-16-2) (34-19-2) (24-15-2) (29-17-1) (25-17-0) (32-18-2) (34-21-2) (32-21-1) (44-28-0) (40-32-0) (31-23-0) (46-30-0) (40-21-1) (55-35-2) (31-16-2) (50-29-1) (39-22-1) (54-29-0) (31-20-2) (46-29-3) (32-22-0) (29-22-1) (26-21-0) (27-16-1) (26-20-0) (30-20-1) (36-26-0) (38-20-3) (31-17-1) (30-22-1) (45-29-0) (36-23-4) (25-16-0) (32-24-1) (35-20-2) (37-27-1) (50-26-2) (61-30-0) (17-14-0) (29-17-2) (36-22-0) (42-25-0) (31-22-0) (21-16-2) (48-20-1) (26-14-0) (29-17-0) (44-19-0) (40-25-2) (35-23-1) (34-17-1) (31-21-0) (32-16-0) (35-21-1) (25-22-0) (25-11-0) (27-13-2) (33-23-1) (20-16-0) (29-20-2) (25-18-0) (24-13-0) (43-29-0) (37-28-1)
vs. Eastern Michigan vs. Rice vs. California vs. Notre Dame vs. Northwestern vs. Minnesota vs. Indiana vs. Purdue vs. Western Michigan vs. Rutgers vs. Iowa vs. Indiana vs. Illinois vs. Minnesota vs. Michigan vs. Ohio State vs. Wisconsin vs. Penn State vs. Rutgers vs. Iowa vs. Minnesota vs. Ohio State vs. Hawaii vs. Kent State vs. Hawaii vs. Notre Dame vs. Illinois vs. Michigan vs. Ohio State vs. Northwestern vs. Indiana vs. Purdue vs. Minnesota vs. Penn State vs. Idaho vs. Eastern Michigan vs. Michigan vs. Northwestern vs. Minnesota vs. Penn State vs. UAB vs. Bowling Green vs. Wisconsin vs. Iowa vs. Purdue vs. Penn State vs. California vs. Indiana vs. Michigan vs. Wisconsin vs. Penn State vs. Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin vs. Northwestern vs. Iowa vs. Minnesota vs. Western Michigan vs. Purdue vs. Texas Tech vs. Notre Dame vs. Northern Colorado vs. Wisconsin vs. Michigan vs. Illinois vs. Northwestern vs. Purdue
YARDS
232 213 206 281 263 229 203 253 324 351 218 351 317 252 254 351 207 357 270 245 308 262 330 297 301 327 259 282 340 234 244 248 312 233 225 254 252 294 330 291 201 250 323 308 266 257 321 261 282 252 206 302 201 281 225 236 353 208 220 245 290 269 284 201 331 276
8/31/2011 9/17/2011 9/24/2011 10/1/2011 10/22/2011 11/5/2011 11/12/2011 11/19/2011 11/26/2011 12/3/2011 1/2/2012 8/31/2012 9/7/2012 9/29/2012 10/6/2012 10/27/2012 11/17/2012 9/14/2013 10/5/2013 10/12/2013 10/26/2013 11/2/2013 11/23/2013 12/7/2013 1/1/2014 8/29/2014 9/6/2014 10/4/2014 10/11/2014 10/18/2014 10/25/2014 11/8/2014 11/15/2014 11/22/2014 1/1/2015
Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Andrew Maxwell Andrew Maxwell Andrew Maxwell Andrew Maxwell Andrew Maxwell Andrew Maxwell Connor Cook Connor Cook Connor Cook Connor Cook Connor Cook Connor Cook Connor Cook Connor Cook Connor Cook Connor Cook Connor Cook Connor Cook Connor Cook Connor Cook Connor Cook Connor Cook Connor Cook Connor Cook
(22-18-0) (53-34-1) (22-13-1) (32-20-2) (31-22-0) (34-23-0) (31-18-0) (23-16-0) (20-14-1) (30-22-1) (50-27-3) (38-22-3) (31-20-0) (42-22-0) (40-24-0) (39-24-0) (46-22-2) (22-15-0) (44-25-1) (31-22-1) (16-15-0) (33-18-1) (23-16-0) (40-24-1) (36-22-1) (13-12-0) (47-29-2) (29-11-1) (37-19-1) (32-24-1) (22-12-0) (45-25-0) (31-14-0) (24-16-0) (42-24-2)
vs. Youngstown State vs. Notre Dame vs. Central Michigan vs. Ohio State vs. Wisconsin vs. Minnesota vs. Iowa vs. Indiana vs. Northwestern vs. Wisconsin vs. Georgia vs. Boise State vs. Central Michigan vs. Ohio State vs. Indiana vs. Wisconsin vs. Northwestern vs. Youngstown State vs. Iowa vs. Indiana vs. Illinois vs. Michigan vs. Northwestern vs. Ohio State vs. Stanford vs. Jacksonville State vs. Oregon vs. Nebraska vs. Purdue vs. Indiana vs. Michigan vs. Ohio State vs. Maryland vs. Rutgers vs. Baylor
222 329 213 250 290 296 260 272 214 281 300 248 275 269 290 216 297 202 277 235 208 252 293 304 332 285 343 234 238 332 227 358 240 254 314
* MSU Single-Game Record MOST 200-YARD GAMES IN A SEASON (BY PLAYER)________________________
1. Kirk Cousins Drew Stanton 3. Connor Cook Jeff Smoker 5. Connor Cook Kirk Cousins
11 11 10 10 8 8
2011 2005 2014 2003 2013 2009
MOST 200-YARD GAMES IN A SEASON (BY YEAR) __________________________
2011 2005 2014 2003 1995 2013 2009 2002 2001 2010 1998 1986
11 11 10 10 9 8 8 8 8 7 7 7
Kirk Cousins (11) Drew Stanton (11) Connor Cook (10) Jeff Smoker (10) Tony Banks (7) Connor Cook (8) Kirk Cousins (8) Jeff Smoker (6) Jeff Smoker (6) Kirk Cousins (7) Bill Burke (7) Dave Yarema (7)
Todd Schultz (2) Damon Dowdell (2) Damon Dowdell (1)
Ryan Van Dyke (1)
MOST CAREER 200-YARD GAMES ________________________________________
26 23 18 18 13 12 12 11 11 11
Kirk Cousins Jeff Smoker Connor Cook Drew Stanton Brian Hoyer Bill Burke Ed Smith Todd Schultz Tony Banks John Leister
2009 (8) 2000 (1) 2013 (8) 2004 (3) 2006 (2) 1998 (7) 1976 (3) 1995 (2) 1994 (4) 1980 (5)
2010 (7) 2001 (6) 2014 (10) 2005 (11) 2007 (6) 1999 (5) 1977 (3) 1996 (5) 1995 (7) 1981 (3)
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2003 (10)
100-YARD RECEIVERS YARDS
vs. Texas A&M
127
10/2/1954 10/16/1954 11/20/1954
Jim Hinesly John Lewis John Lewis
(5) (3) (2)
vs. Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame vs. Marquette
123 103 122
11/12/1955
Dave Kaiser
(3)
vs. Minnesota
102
11/3/1956
Tony Kolodziej
(3)
vs. Wisconsin
123
11/7/1959
Herb Adderley
(3)
vs. Ohio State
106
10/31/1964 11/14/1964
Gene Washington Gene Washington
(7) (9)
vs. Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame
104 150
11/13/1965
Gene Washington
(8)
vs. Indiana
112
9/24/1966 11/12/1966 11/19/1966
Gene Washington Gene Washington Gene Washington
(4) (4) (5)
vs. Penn State vs. Indiana vs. Notre Dame
143 114 123
9/28/1968 10/19/1968 11/2/1968 11/23/1968
Allen Brenner Frank Foreman Frank Foreman Allen Brenner
(6) (7) (7) (6)
vs. Baylor vs. Minnesota vs. Ohio State vs. Northwestern
153 124 123 101
10/4/1969 10/11/1969 11/8/1969
Gordy Bowdell Frank Foreman Frank Foreman
(5) (3) (6)
vs. Minnesota vs. Ohio State vs. Purdue
119 135 155
9/19/1970 9/19/1970 10/24/1970 11/14/1970
Gordy Bowdell Billy Joe DuPree Gordy Bowdell Billy Joe DuPree
(6) (6) (7) (5)
vs. Notre Dame vs. Washington vs. Iowa vs. Minnesota
101 103 117 130
9/30/1972
Billy Joe DuPree
(8)
vs. Southern Cal
134
11/23/1974
Mike Hurd
(4)
vs. Iowa
100
9/25/1976 10/30/1976
Kirk Gibson Kirk Gibson
(5) (8)
vs. N.C. State vs. Purdue
173 117
9/24/1977 9/24/1977 10/1/1977 11/5/1977 11/12/1977 11/12/1977
Kirk Gibson Edgar Wilson Mark Brammer Kirk Gibson Kirk Gibson Mark Brammer
(4) (6) (8) (3) (3) (7)
vs. Wyoming vs. Wyoming vs. Notre Dame vs. Minnesota vs. Northwestern vs. Northwestern
115 118 129 148 103 108
10/7/1978 10/21/1978 10/21/1978 11/11/1978
Eugene Byrd Kirk Gibson Samson Howard Kirk Gibson
(7) (3) (4) (8)
vs. Notre Dame vs. Indiana vs. Indiana vs. Minnesota
124 146 119 122
11/17/1979
Eugene Byrd
(5)
vs. Iowa
159
10/11/1980 10/18/1980
Ted Jones Ted Jones
(5) (8)
vs. Michigan vs. Wisconsin
109 105
10/10/1981 11/14/1981
Otis Grant Daryl Turner
(5) (5)
vs. Michigan vs. Minnesota
102 121
9/11/1982 10/9/1982
Otis Grant Ted Jones
(8) (9)
vs. Illinois vs. Michigan
142 123
9/10/1983 9/17/1983
Daryl Turner Daryl Turner
(6) (4)
vs. Colorado vs. Notre Dame
128 109
9/15/1984 10/27/1984
Mark Ingram Mark Ingram
(3) (3)
vs. Notre Dame vs. Minnesota
103 104
10/5/1985 10/26/1985 11/16/1985
Mark Ingram Mark Ingram Mark Ingram
(7) (6) (4)
vs. Iowa vs. Purdue vs. Northwestern
148 102 113
9/20/1986 9/27/1986 10/4/1986 11/1/1986 11/8/1986 11/15/1986 11/15/1986 11/22/1986
Mark Ingram Andre Rison Mark Ingram Mark Ingram Andre Rison Andre Rison Mark Ingram Andre Rison
(5) (5) (6) (7) (11) (6) (5) (9)
vs. Notre Dame vs. Western Michigan vs. Iowa vs. Minnesota vs. Indiana vs. Northwestern vs. Northwestern vs. Wisconsin
107 155 116 141 196 114 104 108
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
270 255 252 206 202 197 196 193 191 186 185 175 173 171 168 167 166 164 164 20. 162 162
Charles Rogers Plaxico Burress Andre Rison Charles Rogers Mark Dell Courtney Hawkins Andre Rison Courtney Hawkins Charles Rogers Blair White Plaxico Burress Charles Rogers Kirk Gibson Muhsin Muhammad Charles Rogers Tony Lippett Charles Rogers Blair White Plaxico Burress Blair White Andre Rison
(10) (10) (9) (5) (9) (9) (11) (7) (8) (12) (13) (7) (5) (9) (7) (4) (9) (7) (5) (9) (6)
vs. Fresno State vs. Michigan vs. Georgia vs. Wisconsin vs. California vs. Minnesota vs. Indiana vs. Purdue vs. Penn State vs. Northwestern vs. Florida vs. Notre Dame vs. N.C. State vs. LSU vs. Missouri vs. Jacksonville State vs. California vs. Wisconsin vs. Northwestern vs. Montana State vs. Wisconsin
9/19/1987 11/7/1987 11/21/1987
Andre Rison Andre Rison Andre Rison
(5) (5) (6)
vs. Notre Dame vs. Purdue vs. Wisconsin
137 122 162
10/1/1988 10/22/1988 11/19/1988 1/1/1989
Andre Rison Andre Rison Andre Rison Andre Rison
(4) (4) (4) (9)
vs. Iowa vs. Illinois vs. Wisconsin vs. Georgia
107 107 128 252
10/21/1989 10/28/1989 11/11/1989 11/18/1989
Courtney Hawkins Courtney Hawkins Courtney Hawkins Courtney Hawkins
(6) (7) (9) (8)
vs. Illinois vs. Purdue vs. Minnesota vs. Northwestern
101 193 197 135
12/31/1990
Courtney Hawkins
(6)
vs. Southern Cal
106
9/28/1991
Courtney Hawkins
(8)
vs. Rutgers
143
10/10/1992
Mitch Lyons
(12)
vs. Michigan
119
9/11/1993 10/16/1993 12/28/1993
Mill Coleman Napoleon Outlaw Mill Coleman
(8) (5) (6)
vs. Kansas vs. Ohio State vs. Louisville
112 117 100
9/24/1994 10/15/1994 10/8/1994
Mill Coleman Mill Coleman Nigea Carter
(6) (7) (6)
vs. Miami (Ohio) vs. Ohio State vs. Michigan
127 109 145
9/23/1995 10/7/1995 10/21/1995 11/4/1995 11/25/1995 12/29/1995
Derrick Mason Muhsin Muhammad Derrick Mason Muhsin Muhammad Muhsin Muhammad Muhsin Muhammad
(7) (6) (6) (8) (6) (9)
vs. Purdue vs. Iowa vs. Minnesota vs. Michigan vs. Penn State vs. LSU
150 127 146 116 116 171
9/21/1996 10/12/1996 10/19/1996 10/26/1996 11/2/1996 11/9/1996 11/23/1996
Derrick Mason Derrick Mason Derrick Mason Derrick Mason Derrick Mason Nigea Carter Nigea Carter
(8) (5) (6) (6) (10) (5) (7)
vs. Louisville vs. Illinois vs. Minnesota vs. Wisconsin vs. Michigan vs. Indiana vs. Penn State
141 101 106 108 151 108 142
10/4/1997 10/18/1997 12/25/1997
Gari Scott Josh Keur Gari Scott
(5) (11) (5)
vs. Minnesota vs. Northwestern vs. Washington
117 100 114
9/12/1998 10/10/1998 11/7/1998 11/14/1998 11/21/1998 11/28/1998
Plaxico Burress Plaxico Burress Plaxico Burress Plaxico Burress Gari Scott Gari Scott
(3) (7) (4) (10) (6) (8)
vs. Notre Dame vs. Indiana vs. Ohio State vs. Purdue vs. Illinois vs. Penn State
109 113 125 150 133 157
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(2)
BOWL HISTORY
Ellis Duckett
HONORS & AWARDS
10/11/1952
TOP 20 SINGLE-GAME RECEIVING PERFORMANCES ______________________
SPARTAN HISTORY
104
SPARTAN RECORDS
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Bob Carey
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B.J. Cunningham set a school single-season record with eight 100-yard receiving games in 2011.
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PLAYER
(REC.)
OPPONENT
9/2/1999 9/18/1999 10/9/1999 11/13/1999 1/1/2000
Gari Scott Gari Scott Plaxico Burress Plaxico Burress Plaxico Burress
(6) (4) (10) (5) (13)
vs. Oregon vs. Notre Dame vs. Michigan vs. Northwestern vs. Florida
YARDS
107 110 255 164 185
9/22/2001 10/13/2001 10/20/2001 10/27/2001 10/10/2001 11/17/2001 11/24/2001 12/1/2001 12/31/2001
Charles Rogers Herb Haygood Herb Haygood Charles Rogers Herb Haygood Charles Rogers Charles Rogers Charles Rogers Charles Rogers
(4) (9) (8) (5) (8) (7) (8) (7) (10)
vs. Notre Dame vs. Iowa vs. Minnesota vs. Wisconsin vs. Indiana vs. Purdue vs. Penn State vs. Missouri vs. Fresno State
116 119 117 206 132 108 191 168 *270
8/31/2002 9/7/2002 9/14/2002 9/21/2002 11/9/2002 11/16/2002
Charles Rogers Charles Rogers Charles Rogers Charles Rogers Charles Rogers Charles Rogers
(4) (9) (9) (7) (5) (8)
vs. Eastern Michigan vs. Rice vs. California vs. Notre Dame vs. Indiana vs. Purdue
138 155 166 175 102 161
9/6/2003 11/1/2003 11/22/2003
Agim Shabaj Agim Shabaj Kyle Brown
(7) (4) (3)
vs. Rutgers vs. Michigan vs. Penn State
145 106 126
9/11/2004 10/2/2004 12/4/2004
Kyle Brown Terry Love Jerramy Scott
(6) (9) (5)
vs. Central Michigan vs. Iowa vs. Hawaii
123 103 107
9/3/2005 9/17/2005 10/15/2005
Terry Love Matt Trannon Jerramy Scott
(4) (5) (7)
vs. Kent State vs. Notre Dame vs. Ohio State
100 136 129
9/9/2006 9/16/2006 10/21/2006 11/11/2006 11/11/2006
Matt Trannon Kerry Reed Kerry Reed Kerry Reed Matt Trannon
(14) (7) (9) (11) (7)
vs. Eastern Michigan vs. Pittsburgh vs. Northwestern vs. Minnesota vs. Minnesota
151 103 101 147 131
9/1/2007 9/8/2007 9/29/2007 10/13/2007 10/27/2007 11/10/2007 11/17/2007 11/17/2007
Devin Thomas Devin Thomas Devin Thomas Devin Thomas Devin Thomas Devin Thomas Devin Thomas Kellen Davis
(5) (4) (4) (13) (9) (10) (7) (4)
vs. UAB vs. Bowling Green vs. Wisconsin vs. Indiana vs. Iowa vs. Purdue vs. Penn State vs. Penn State
106 156 111 148 139 116 139 106
8/30/2008 10/25/2008 11/1/2008
Mark Dell Blair White Blair White
(9) (4) (7)
vs. California vs. Michigan vs. Wisconsin
202 143 164
9/5/2009 9/12/2009 9/19/2009 9/26/2009 10/17/2009 1/2/2010
Blair White Blair White Mark Dell Keshawn Martin Blair White Blair White
(9) (7) (6) (4) (12) (6)
vs. Montana State vs. Central Michigan vs. Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin vs. Northwestern vs. Texas Tech
162 105 121 139 186 114
9/18/2010 10/23/2010 10/23/2010 11/20/2010
B.J. Cunningham B.J. Cunningham Mark Dell Mark Dell
(7) (8) (9) (8)
vs. Notre Dame vs. Northwestern vs. Northwestern vs. Purdue
101 113 109 108
8/31/2011 9/17/2011 10/1/2011 10/22/2011 11/5/2011 11/19/2011 11/26/2011 12/3/2011 12/3/2011 1/2/2012
B.J. Cunningham B.J. Cunningham B.J. Cunningham B.J. Cunningham B.J. Cunningham B.J. Cunningham B.J. Cunningham B.J. Cunningham Keshawn Martin Brian Linthicum
(9) (12) (9) (6) (3) (6) (6) (5) (9) (7)
vs. Youngstown State vs. Notre Dame vs. Ohio State vs. Wisconsin vs. Minnesota vs. Indiana vs. Northwestern vs. Wisconsin vs. Wisconsin vs. Georgia
130 158 154 102 104 132 120 115 115 115
9/22/2012 10/6/2012 11/24/2012
Dion Sims Aaron Burbridge Bennie Fowler
(6) (8) (7)
vs. Eastern Michigan vs. Indiana vs. Minnesota
122 134 101
8/29/2014 9/6/2014 10/4/2014 10/11/2014 10/18/2014 10/25/2014
Tony Lippett Tony Lippett Tony Lippett Tony Lippett Tony Lippett Tony Lippett
(4) (11) (3) (7) (7) (3)
vs. Jacksonville State vs. Oregon vs. Nebraska vs. Purdue vs. Indiana vs. Michigan
167 133 104 138 123 103
* MSU Single-Game Record MOST 100-YARD GAMES IN A SEASON (BY PLAYER)________________________
1. B.J. Cunningham 2. Devin Thomas 3. Tony Lippett Charles Rogers Charles Rogers
8 7 6 6 6
2011 2007 2014 2002 2001
MOST 100-YARD GAMES IN A SEASON (BY YEAR) ________________________
2011 2001 2007 1986 1996 2014 2009 2002 1998 1995 1977 2006
10 9 8 8 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 5
B.J. Cunningham (8) Charles Rogers (6) Devin Thomas (7) Mark Ingram (4) Derrick Mason (5) Tony Lippett (6) Blair White (4) Charles Rogers (6) Plaxico Burress (4) Muhsin Muhammad (4) Kirk Gibson (3) Kerry Reed (3)
Keshawn Martin (1) Brian Linthicum (1) Herb Haygood (3) Kellen Davis (1) Andre Rison (4) Nigea Carter (2) Mark Dell (1)
Keshawn Martin (1)
Gari Scott (2) Derrick Mason (2) Mark Brammer (2) Matt Trannon (2)
Edgar Wilson (1)
MOST CAREER 100-YARD GAMES ______________________________________
12 11 10 9 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 6
Charles Rogers Andre Rison B.J. Cunningham Mark Ingram Devin Thomas Plaxico Burress Derrick Mason Kirk Gibson Tony Lippett Blair White Gari Scott Courtney Hawkins Gene Washington
2001 (6) 1986 (4) 2010 (2) 1984 (2) 2007 (7) 1998 (4) 1995 (2) 1976 (2) 2014 (6) 2008 (2) 1997 (2) 1989 (4) 1964 (2)
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1986 (4)
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1978 (2)
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1999 (2) 1991 (1) 1966 (3)
1988 (4)
YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS YEAR
PLAYER
AVG.
YEAR
PLAYER
Russ Reader George Guerre Gene Glick Gene Glick Gene Glick Al Dorow Al Dorow Tom Yewcic Tom Yewcic Earl Morrall Earl Morrall Pat Wilson Jim Ninowski Mike Panitch Dean Look Tom Wilson Pete Smith Pete Smith Steve Juday Steve Juday Steve Juday Jimmy Raye Jimmy Raye Bill Triplett Bill Triplett Mike Rasmussen Mike Rasmussen George Mihaiu Charlie Baggett Charlie Baggett Charlie Baggett Ed Smith Ed Smith Ed Smith Bryan Clark John Leister Bryan Clark John Leister Clark Brown Dave Yarema Dave Yarema Dave Yarema Bobby McAllister Bobby McAllister Dan Enos Dan Enos Jim Miller Jim Miller Jim Miller Tony Banks Tony Banks Todd Schultz Todd Schultz Bill Burke Bill Burke Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Brian Hoyer Brian Hoyer Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Andrew Maxwell Connor Cook Connor Cook
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PA
PC
PCT.
YDS.
9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 9 9 9 7 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 6 8 11 11 10 11 10 9 10 10 10 11 12 7 11 12 12 12 12 11 9 12 11 9 9 12 12 12 9 11 7 13 10 11 11 13 13 13 13 14 13 14 13
90 60 26 56 71 105 114 95 80 99 68 39 79 37 100 109 94 52 68 148 168 123 107 90 117 199 88 55 94 105 88 257 240 292 131 247 294 251 141 222 116 297 139 154 240 220 210 191 336 238 258 209 299 358 312 197 262 203 488 220 354 269 376 353 328 338 419 446 380 365
53 25 8 26 38 45 64 41 34 39 42 20 45 16 49 46 42 18 30 79 89 62 42 47 37 91 32 25 38 48 42 132 117 169 64 103 109 119 82 119 66 202 71 80 153 137 130 122 215 145 156 130 177 195 173 103 166 114 302 141 236 164 223 180 198 226 267 234 223 212
.589 .417 .308 .464 .535 .429 .561 .432 .425 .394 .618 .512 .570 .432 .490 .422 .447 .346 .441 .534 .529 .504 .393 .522 .316 .457 .364 .454 .464 .457 .477 .513 .487 .579 .489 .417 .536 .474 .582 .536 .569 .673 .511 .519 .638 .623 .596 .639 .640 .609 .605 .622 .592 .545 .554 .523 .634 .562 .619 .641 .667 .610 .593 .510 .604 .669 .637 .525 .587 .581
613 396 139 692 776 654 842 941 489 795 941 414 718 250 785 761 630 241 509 894 1,173 1,110 580 714 715 1,344 642 367 516 965 854 1,749 1,731 2,226 800 1,569 1,521 1,321 837 1,477 840 2,581 1,171 1,406 2,066 1,677 1,368 1,400 2,269 2,040 2,089 1,693 2,003 2,595 2,214 1,365 2,579 1,593 3,395 1,601 3,077 1,807 2,725 2,404 2,680 2,825 3,316 2,606 2,755 3,214
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THE UNIVERSITY
1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
BOWL HISTORY
3.2 7.0 7.5 6.2 6.6 6.2 4.5 4.9 5.4 7.1 7.1 5.8 5.4 3.6 4.5 6.1 5.5 5.2 4.3 6.0 4.8 4.9 4.2 4.1 4.4 4.3 5.7 4.6 4.4 6.2 4.6 4.9 4.4 6.7 4.8 4.3 4.9 3.7 4.4 4.3 4.9 3.9 4.4 4.7 4.9 5.4 4.4 5.0 5.0 4.3 4.9 4.5 5.2 4.3 5.0 5.6 5.4 4.9 4.2 7.6 6.7 5.8 5.9 4.2 3.9 5.8 5.2 4.7 4.9 5.5
HONORS & AWARDS
361 633 354 734 885 1,023 566 585 691 321 584 495 545 238 419 361 451 642 601 741 787 784 497 729 937 811 1,494 575 496 942 1,063 931 720 772 972 667 461 671 549 616 2,066 633 1,572 1,496 1,299 1,394 1,204 1,021 973 930 1,057 1,067 1,270 1,167 959 1,353 1,420 654 609 728 817 497 1,447 1,637 468 1,201 948 1,793 1,422 1,522
SPARTAN HISTORY
YDS.
112 90 47 118 129 163 124 118 127 45 82 85 101 90 93 59 82 122 138 123 165 159 116 177 209 186 259 123 113 153 230 187 162 115 204 154 94 179 126 142 419 164 357 322 267 257 272 204 196 214 216 237 246 272 191 240 263 133 145 96 122 86 245 390 120 207 182 382 292 276
SPARTAN RECORDS
ATT.
9 10 5 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 9 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 9 11 11 11 12 9 12 12 10 12 11 11 12 11 11 12 12 12 12 11 12 12 12 12 11 8 13 13 12 13 14 13 14 13
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COACHING STAFF
Jack Breslin George Guerre George Guerre George Guerre Lynn Chandnois Sonny Grandelius Don McAuliffe Billy Wells LeRoy Bolden Clarence Peaks Walt Kowalczyk Dennis Mendyk Walt Kowalczyk Dean Look Herb Adderley Ron Hatcher George Saimes George Saimes Roger Lopes Dick Gordon Clinton Jones Clinton Jones Dwight Lee Tommy Love Don Highsmith Eric Allen Eric Allen David E. Brown Clarence Bullock Levi Jackson Levi Jackson Richard Baes Leroy McGee Steve Smith Steve Smith Steve Smith Aaron Roberts Tony Ellis Carl Butler Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Blake Ezor Blake Ezor Tico Duckett Tico Duckett Tico Duckett Duane Goulbourne Duane Goulbourne Marc Renaud Sedrick Irvin Sedrick Irvin Sedrick Irvin Lloyd Clemons T.J. Duckett T.J. Duckett David Richard Jaren Hayes DeAndra Cobb Javon Ringer Javon Ringer Javon Ringer Javon Ringer Larry Caper Edwin Baker Le’Veon Bell Le’Veon Bell Jeremy Langford Jeremy Langford
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RECEIVING YEAR
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PLAYER
Steve Cantos Warren Huey Warren Huey Ed Sobczak Bob Carey Bob Carey Bob Carey Ellis Duckett Ellis Duckett John Lewis Dave Kaiser Tony Kolodziej Dave Kaiser Sam Williams Herb Adderley Herb Adderley Lonnie Sanders Lonnie Sanders Sherman Lewis Gene Washington Gene Washington Gene Washington Allen Brenner Frank Foreman Frank Foreman Gordon Bowdell Billy Joe DuPree Billy Joe DuPree Michael Hurd Michael Hurd Eugene Byrd Kirk Gibson Kirk Gibson Kirk Gibson Eugene Byrd Ted Jones Ted Jones Otis Grant Daryl Turner Mark Ingram Mark Ingram Andre Rison Andre Rison Andre Rison Courtney Hawkins James Bradley Courtney Hawkins Mill Coleman Mill Coleman Scott Greene Derrick Mason Derrick Mason Gari Scott Plaxico Burress Plaxico Burress Lavaile Richardson Charles Rogers Charles Rogers Agim Shabaj Jerramy Scott Jerramy Scott Kerry Reed Devin Thomas Blair White Blair White Mark Dell B.J. Cunningham Keith Mumphery Tony Lippett Tony Lippett
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NO.
YDS.
AVG.
9 9 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 12 12 11 12 12 12 12 11 11 12 11 12 12 12 12 12 11 12 12 13 12 11 12 13 13 13 13 14 13 14 14
31 11 7 20 26 19 20 10 10 10 12 7 19 15 13 9 15 7 11 35 40 27 26 29 22 34 25 23 11 18 10 39 22 42 30 40 44 36 26 22 34 54 34 39 60 32 47 37 48 42 53 53 41 65 66 40 67 68 57 39 49 64 79 43 70 51 79 42 44 65
265 214 160 465 523 268 263 323 169 338 343 221 267 242 265 154 247 109 303 542 638 677 462 456 537 495 414 406 163 373 266 748 531 806 559 568 624 547 549 499 745 966 785 961 1,080 517 656 586 671 452 787 865 680 1,013 1,142 459 1,470 1,351 692 444 722 775 1,260 659 990 788 1,306 515 613 1,198
8.5 19.4 22.9 23.5 20.1 14.1 13.1 32.3 16.9 33.8 28.6 31.5 14.0 16.1 20.3 17.1 16.4 15.3 27.5 15.4 16.0 25.0 17.7 15.7 24.4 14.5 16.5 17.6 14.8 20.7 26.6 19.1 24.1 19.2 18.6 14.2 14.2 15.2 19.6 22.7 21.9 17.9 23.1 24.6 18.0 16.2 14.0 15.8 14.0 10.8 14.8 16.3 16.6 15.6 17.3 11.5 21.9 19.9 12.1 11.4 14.7 12.1 15.9 15.3 14.1 15.5 16.5 12.3 13.9 18.4
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2 0 2 7 8 3 3 5 4 0 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 5 5 4 7 4 3 3 4 3 0 0 3 1 7 6 7 4 2 5 4 5 4 5 5 5 8 6 0 5 2 3 3 4 2 7 8 12 1 14 13 5 3 4 5 8 1 9 6 12 1 2 11
YEAR
1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
PLAYER
Russ Reader Lynn Chandnois Horace Smith Lynn Chandnois Lynn Chandnois Sonny Grandelius Don McAuliffe Evan Slonac LeRoy Bolden LeRoy Bolden Gerald Planutis Dennis Mendyk Walt Kowalczyk Dean Look Gary Ballman Art Brandstatter George Saimes Sherman Lewis Sherman Lewis Clinton Jones Gene Washington Clinton Jones Bob Apisa Dwight Lee Bill Feraco Don Highsmith Eric Allen Eric Allen Mark Niesen Dirk Kryt Charlie Baggett Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen Hans Nielsen Morten Andersen Derek Hughes Morten Andersen Morten Andersen Ralf Mojsiejenko Ralf Mojsiejenko Ralf Mojsiejenko Lorenzo White Chris Caudell Lorenzo White John Langeloh Blake Ezor Hyland Hickson Jim DelVerne Craig Thomas Bill Stoyanovich Chris Gardner Scott Greene Sedrick Irvin Sedrick Irvin Paul Edinger Paul Edinger David Schaefer Charles Rogers Charles Rogers Dave Rayner Dave Rayner Jehuu Caulcrick Brett Swenson Jehuu Caulcrick Javon Ringer Brett Swenson Dan Conroy Dan Conroy Dan Conroy Jeremy Langford Jeremy Langford
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TD
PAT
FG
PTS
8 10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 11 12 12 10 12 11 11 12 11 11 12 12 12 12 11 12 12 13 12 11 12 13 13 13 12 14 13 14 13
5 6 5 12 10 12 9 4 8 5 5 7 9 4 5 2 8 9 8 5 5 12 9 7 7 7 10 18 4 0 11 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 16 0 19 15 0 15 0 0 18 18 14 0 0 0 16 13 0 0 7 0 21 22 0 0 0 0 19 22
5 0 0 0 0 0 0 37 0 0 22 0 0 0 0 16 0 *2 0 0 0 *1 0 0 0 *1 0 *1 0 11 0 22 27 27 52 0 21 28 16 13 15 0 31 0 29 0 0 16 0 32 30 *2 0 0 28 40 18 0 0 39 39 0 33 0 0 44 45 48 25 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 10 11 17 7 0 12 15 14 11 10 0 10 0 18 0 0 12 0 11 14 0 0 0 22 21 11 0 0 22 22 0 15 0 0 19 14 17 23 0 0
35 36 30 72 60 72 54 61 48 30 52 42 54 24 30 37 48 58 48 30 30 74 54 42 42 44 60 110 24 38 66 52 60 78 73 66 57 73 58 46 45 102 61 96 83 114 90 52 90 65 72 112 108 84 94 103 51 96 78 105 105 42 78 126 132 101 87 99 94 114 132
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396 80 52 34 45 842 941 0 795 941 414 718 122 785 761 630 0 0 894 1,173 1,110 580 714 715 1,344 0 280 516 965 854 1,749 1,731 2,226 0 1,559 1,521 1,321 837 1,477 0 2,581 0 1,406 2,066 1,677 1,368 1,400 2,269 2,040 2,089 1,693 2,003 2,595 2,214 1,365 2,579 1,593 3,395 1,601 3,077 1,807 2,725 2,404 2,680 2,825 3,316 2,606 2,755 3,214
1,029 434 786 919 1,068 897 1,007 691 821 1,047 539 633 450 875 936 571 642 601 836 1,306 1,546 827 1,012 1,005 1,358 1,494 747 829 1,713 1,499 1,738 1,571 2,247 972 1,658 1,640 1,311 675 1,405 2,066 2,359 1,572 1,757 2,219 1,810 1,297 1,338 2,109 2,100 2,005 1,621 1,925 2,342 2,014 1,360 2,521 1,554 3,279 2,288 3,415 2,252 2,620 2,310 2,740 2,689 3,277 2,500 2,831 3,294
YEAR
1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
PLAYER
George Guerre George Guerre George Guerre Lynn Chandnois Sonny Grandelius Don McAuliffe Don McAuliffe LeRoy Bolden John Matsock Walt Kowalczyk Dennis Mendyk Blanche Martin Dean Look Herb Adderley Herb Adderley Sherman Lewis Sherman Lewis Sherman Lewis Dick Gordon Clinton Jones Clinton Jones LaMarr Thomas Tommy Love Don Highsmith Eric Allen Eric Allen David E. Brown Mike Holt Levi Jackson Levi Jackson Richard Baes Jim Earley Steve Smith Steve Smith Steve Smith Daryl Turner Otis Grant Carl Butler Lorenzo White Lorenzo White Mark Ingram Lorenzo White Blake Ezor Courtney Hawkins Tico Duckett Tico Duckett Tico Duckett Duane Goulbourne Derrick Mason Derrick Mason Derrick Mason Sedrick Irvin Gari Scott Plaxico Burress T.J. Duckett Charles Rogers Charles Rogers Jaren Hayes DeAndra Cobb Javon Ringer Kerry Reed Devin Thomas Javon Ringer Keshawn Martin Edwin Baker B.J. Cunningham Le’Veon Bell Jeremy Langford Jeremy Langford
G RUSH
10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 9 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 11 12 12 12 12 11 11 12 11 12 12 12 12 12 11 12 12 12 12 11 12 13 13 13 13 14 13 14 13
633 354 734 885 1,023 566 531 691 268 584 495 528 328 419 261 399 590 577 741 787 784 311 729 937 811 1,494 575 352 942 1,063 931 668 772 972 667 0 39 549 616 2,066 112 1,572 1,496 55 1,394 1,204 1,021 973 5 0 0 1,270 0 0 1,353 36 74 609 728 817 11 177 1,637 219 1,201 26 1,793 1,422 1,522
REC.
INT.
PR
KOR
65 0 27 127 76 107 194 39 19 0 53 80 63 265 154 90 79 303 81 308 85 113 17 35 125 275 14 21 51 22 125 148 116 99 333 653 547 109 44 28 672 115 67 1,080 62 136 57 127 262 787 865 346 843 1,142 39 1,470 1,351 414 10 138 775 1,260 190 411 22 1,306 167 157 62
12 0 106 183 0 0 0 0 14 35 66 10 0 14 25 0 0 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
263 99 161 144 0 0 0 38 129 75 132 119 179 61 7 117 84 154 0 0 0 45 0 0 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 224 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 91 0 0 0 0 48 260 312 313 440 0 0 158 19 0 0 0 0 18 0 156 0 0 18 0 0
52 83 132 43 148 0 0 128 265 99 86 176 131 14 118 23 202 155 201 65 72 392 200 39 549 193 37 172 0 0 0 13 272 209 5 0 307 0 0 0 359 0 254 454 0 0 0 0 966 947 524 0 354 0 0 0 0 41 869 0 0 1,135 224 665 0 0 46 0 0
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TOTAL
1,025 536 1,160 1,382 1,247 673 725 896 695 793 832 913 701 773 565 629 955 1,218 1,023 1,160 941 861 946 1,011 1,511 1,962 626 545 993 1,085 1,056 829 1,384 1,327 1,005 653 893 658 660 2,094 1,143 1,687 1,817 1,680 1,456 1,340 1,078 1,100 1,281 1,994 1,701 1,929 1,637 1,142 1,392 1,664 1,444 1,064 1,607 955 786 2,590 2,051 1,451 1,223 1,332 2,024 1,579 1,584
THE UNIVERSITY
633 354 734 885 1,023 55 66 691 26 106 125 -85 328 90 175 -59 642 601 -58 133 436 247 298 290 14 1,494 467 313 748 645 -11 -160 21 972 99 119 -10 -162 -72 2,066 -222 1,752 351 153 133 -71 -62 -160 60 -84 -72 -78 -253 -200 -5 -58 -39 -116 687 338 445 -105 -94 60 -136 -39 -106 76 80
BOWL HISTORY
150 57 135 138 170 165 125 127 131 115 79 113 107 156 168 117 122 138 196 231 245 199 204 220 261 259 164 192 242 259 277 277 321 204 301 252 300 181 301 419 339 357 259 350 311 272 224 377 325 310 229 329 423 361 270 343 241 551 316 475 379 423 396 359 378 456 483 449 416
HONORS & AWARDS
10 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 8 11 11 10 11 10 11 10 10 10 11 12 12 11 12 12 12 12 11 9 12 11 9 9 12 12 12 9 11 7 13 10 11 11 13 13 13 13 14 13 14 13
TOTAL
SPARTAN HISTORY
PASS
SPARTAN RECORDS
RUSH
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PLAYS
COACHING STAFF
George Guerre George Guerre George Guerre Lynn Chandnois Sonny Grandelius Al Dorow Tom Yewcic LeRoy Bolden Earl Morrall Earl Morrall Pat Wilson Jim Ninowski Dean Look Dean Look Tom Wilson Pete Smith George Saimes Roger Lopes Steve Juday Steve Juday Jimmy Raye Jimmy Raye Bill Triplett Bill Triplett Mike Rasmussen Eric Allen Mark Niesen Charlie Baggett Charlie Baggett Charlie Baggett Ed Smith Ed Smith Ed Smith Steve Smith John Leister Bryan Clark John Leister Clark Brown Dave Yarema Lorenzo White Dave Yarema Lorenzo White Bobby McAllister Dan Enos Dan Enos Jim Miller Jim Miller Jim Miller Tony Banks Tony Banks Todd Schultz Todd Schultz Bill Burke Bill Burke Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Jeff Smoker Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Drew Stanton Brian Hoyer Brian Hoyer Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Andrew Maxwell Connor Cook Connor Cook
ALL-PURPOSE YARDS
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1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
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TOTAL OFFENSE
129
HONORS & AWARDS
SPARTAN HISTORY
SPARTAN RECORDS
2014 RECAP
COACHING STAFF
2015 SPARTANS
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YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS TACKLES YEAR
1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
BOWL HISTORY THE UNIVERSITY
UT
AT
TM
35 33 35 53 53 58 50 54 67 38 55 65 79 70 59 46 77 67 63 73 51 76 97 98 86 78 87 74 64 79 75 88 76 81 58 93 86 64 75 72 58 40 80 67 49 36 51 45 54
67 59 49 67 44 65 47 75 62 64 56 69 57 90 55 51 53 63 74 83 67 51 67 74 78 97 57 24 28 32 40 49 51 51 46 35 40 44 50 29 36 38 47 87 57 53 60 53 18
102 92 84 120 97 123 97 129 129 102 111 134 136 160 114 97 130 130 137 156 118 127 164 172 164 175 144 98 92 111 115 137 127 132 114 128 126 108 125 101 94 78 127 154 106 89 111 98 72
SACKS YEAR
130
PLAYER
Charlie Thornhill Rich Saul Rich Saul Don Law Mike Hogan Gail Clark Gail Clark Ray Nester Terry McClowry Tom Standal Dan Bass Dan Bass Dan Bass Dan Bass Thomas Morris Carl Banks James Neely Jim Morrissey Jim Morrissey Shane Bullough Shane Bullough Percy Snow Percy Snow Percy Snow Chuck Bullough Chuck Bullough Ty Hallock Rob Fredrickson Ike Reese Reggie Garnett Ike Reese Ike Reese Aric Morris Aric Morris Josh Thornhill Josh Thornhill Thomas Wright Jason Harmon Ronald Stanley Eric Smith Otis Wiley Greg Jones Greg Jones Greg Jones Greg Jones Max Bullough Max Bullough Denicos Allen Kurtis Drummond
1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
PLAYER
NO.
YDS.
Kelly Quinn John Jones Mark Nichols Travis Davis Travis Davis Travis Davis Bobby Wilson John MacNeill Bill Reese Aaron Jackson Mike Edwards Juan Hammonds Ike Reese Yakini Allen Courtney Ledyard Robaire Smith
12 8 6 12 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 7 3 6 9 12
84 57 34 105 47 48 31 35 26 20 18 43 25 49 63 58
Two-time All-America linebacker Greg Jones is one of only two players in MSU history to lead the Spartans in tackles for four-straight seasons (linebacker Dan Bass, 197679). 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Julian Peterson Julian Peterson Drew Young Jabari Hendricks Mike Labinjo Clifford Dukes Greg Taplin Kevin Vickerson Clifton Ryan Ervin Baldwin Clifton Ryan Jonal Saint-Dic Trevor Anderson Greg Jones Jerel Worthy Denicos Allen William Gholston Shilique Calhoun Shilique Calhoun
10 15 3 3 5 4 10 4.5 3 4 4 10 8 9 4 11 4.5 7.5 8
57 104 23 17 34 22 60 29 11 32 31 75 64 53 27 69 24 45 91
INTERCEPTIONS YEAR
1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957
PLAYER
Lynn Chandnois Robert McCurry Lynn Chandnois Lynn Chandnois Lynn Chandnois Jesse Thomas Jim Ellis John Wilson John Matsock Nine tied with Four tied with Dennis Mendyk John Matsko Dan Currie
NO.
YDS.
TD
3 3 6 4 7 8 6 3 3 1 2 3 3 3
53 18 88 86 183 88 49 24 49 – – 66 15 14
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YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS YEAR
1961 1962 1963 1964
1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978
1980 1981
2004 2005 2006
2012 2013 2014
NO.
YDS.
TD
Jack Breslin George Guerre George Guerre George Guerre Bob Ciolek Jesse Thomas Tom Yewcic Tom Yewcic Tom Yewcic Earl Morrall Earl Morrall Clarence Peaks Blanche Martin Dean Look Dean Look Bob Suci Bob Suci Lou Bobich Lou Bobich Lou Bobich Dick Kenney Dick Kenney Dick Berlinski Dick Berlinski Pat Miller Pat Miller Bill Simpson Bill Simpson Bill Simpson Tom Birney John Powers Tom Birney Ray Stachowicz Ray Stachowicz Ray Stachowicz Ray Stachowicz Ralf Mojsiejenko Ralf Mojsiejenko Ralf Mojsiejenko Ralf Mojsiejenko Greg Montgomery Greg Montgomery Greg Montgomery Josh Butland Josh Butland Josh Butland Josh Butland Chris Salani Chris Salani Chris Salani Chris Salani Paul Edinger Paul Edinger Craig Jarrett Craig Jarrett Craig Jarrett Craig Jarrett Jason Daily Brandon Fields Brandon Fields Brandon Fields Brandon Fields Aaron Bates Aaron Bates Aaron Bates Aaron Bates Mike Sadler Mike Sadler Mike Sadler Mike Sadler
43 37 26 27 14 15 48 44 31 28 22 19 16 30 29 35 27 27 43 37 35 50 57 42 41 31 56 73 67 34 40 44 58 39 62 71 52 77 74 76 75 39 70 61 36 50 73 58 54 55 57 55 54 64 62 62 51 66 62 50 40 57 69 71 63 57 61 79 76 52
1,634 1,309 948 1,018 557 837 1,788 1,739 1,235 1,002 944 745 583 1,204 1,106 1,286 933 912 1,725 1,537 1,239 1,830 2,108 1,600 1,620 1,067 2,210 2,956 2,633 1,267 1,387 1,677 2,252 1,681 2,749 3,278 2,145 3,436 3,245 3,394 3,304 1,865 3,149 2,552 1,552 1,933 2,932 1,916 1,909 2,132 2,109 2,297 2,118 2,803 2,699 2,528 2,225 2,668 2,878 2,394 1,664 2,469 2,742 2,979 2,621 2,565 2,509 3,422 3,233 2,143
38.0 35.4 36.4 37.7 39.0 36.4 37.3 39.5 40.1 35.8 42.9 39.2 36.4 40.1 38.1 36.7 34.6 33.8 40.1 41.5 35.4 36.6 37.0 38.1 39.5 34.4 39.5 40.5 39.3 37.3 34.7 38.1 38.8 43.1 44.3 46.2 41.3 44.6 43.9 44.7 44.1 47.8 45.0 41.8 43.1 38.7 40.2 33.0 35.4 38.8 37.0 41.8 39.2 43.8 43.5 40.8 43.6 40.4 46.4 47.9 41.6 43.3 39.7 42.0 41.6 45.0 41.1 43.3 42.5 41.2
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2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
PLAYER
BOWL HISTORY
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
– – – – 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 – 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
YEAR
1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1954 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
HONORS & AWARDS
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
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SPARTAN HISTORY
1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
TD
40 26 62 48 30 7 44 73 32 56 -2 100 129 36 48 36 88 24 1 40 58 47 23 6 28 25 23 57 34 18 16 27 20 203 37 4 65 129 78 42 29 25 16 31 47 41 60 26 24 47 23 105 118 40 91 74 19 19 54 62 38 77 84 – 19 89 40 49 11 55 38 52
SPARTAN RECORDS
1982
YDS.
2 2 4 4 3 3 4 3 3 5 4 6 4 4 6 6 5 4 3 3 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 4 4 7 4 4 5 9 8 4 4 4 5 3 3 7 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 4 4 1 4 4 4 3 3 4 4 4
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1979
NO.
COACHING STAFF
1972
Wayne Fontes Carl Charon Herman Johnson Lou Bobich Herman Johnson Don Japinga Don Japinga Drake Garrett Drake Garrett Frank Waters Clifton Hardy Brad Van Pelt Brad Van Pelt Mark Niesen Paul Hayner Bill Simpson Bill Simpson Thomas Graves Kim Rowekamp Ken Jones Mark Anderson Mark Anderson Larry Savage Tom Graves Dan Bass Jim Burroughs Mark Anderson Mike Marshall Tim Cunningham James Burroughs George Cooper Darryl Dixon Jim Morrissey Phil Parker Phil Parker Todd Krumm Todd Krumm Todd Krumm Kurt Larson Percy Snow Mike Iaquaniello Mike Iaquaniello Chuck Bullough Ty Hallock Reggie Garnett Demetrice Martin Robert Shurelds Demetrice Martin Sorie Kanu Amp Campbell Renaldo Hill T.J. Turner Cedric Henry Broderick Nelson Thomas Wright Jason Harmon Mike Labinjo Jason Harmon SirDarean Adams Demond Williams SirDarean Adams Otis Wiley Otis Wiley Six tied with Trenton Robinson Isaiah Lewis Trenton Robinson Darqueze Dennard Johnny Adams Kurtis Drummond Darqueze Dennard Kurtis Drummond
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1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971
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PUNTING
INTERCEPTIONS CONTINUED
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YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS
THE UNIVERSITY
BOWL HISTORY
HONORS & AWARDS
SPARTAN HISTORY
SPARTAN RECORDS
2014 RECAP
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PUNT RETURNS
132
YEAR 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
PLAYER George Guerre Horace Smith John Poloncak George Guerre Lynn Chandnois Lynn Chandnois Jesse Thomas Jim Ellis Jim Ellis Jim Ellis John Matsock Jim Wulff Dennis Mendyk Blanche Martin Dean Look Dean Look Dean Look Herb Adderley Carl Charon Sherman Lewis Ron Rubick Sherman Lewis Don Japinga Drake Garrett Allen Brenner Frank Waters Frank Waters Tom Kutschinski Doug Barr Brad Van Pelt Bill Simpson Bill Simpson Tom Hannon Tom Hannon Tyrone Willingham Marshall Lawson Steve Smith Derek Hughes Thomas Morris Thomas Morris Darryl Dixon Bobby Morse Bobby Morse Bobby Morse Todd Krumm Todd Krumm John Miller Courtney Hawkins Brian Winters Courtney Hawkins Mill Coleman Mill Coleman Mill Coleman Derrick Mason Derrick Mason Sedrick Irvin Gari Scott Gari Scott Shawn Foster Charles Rogers Ziehl Kavanaght Ziehl Kavanaght Kyle Brown Kyle Brown Terry Love Terry Love Otis Wiley Keshawn Martin Keshawn Martin Keshawn Martin Andre Sims Jr. Macgarrett Kings Jr. Macgarrett Kings Jr.
KICKOFF RETURNS NO. 16 3 17 12 5 9 18 24 17 14 7 5 6 9 7 5 8 4 5 9 13 13 18 18 22 24 20 6 6 10 21 23 24 15 24 18 22 11 26 17 20 22 20 19 22 36 15 20 7 11 9 17 10 24 31 23 32 37 18 18 33 26 20 8 18 22 24 21 16 25 11 20 20
YDS. 263 125 125 161 142 144 358 305 148 166 129 91 132 119 94 179 76 61 50 117 190 154 131 210 256 264 170 81 39 115 286 188 199 116 149 152 224 72 185 108 162 124 218 129 211 322 179 91 57 53 114 151 125 260 312 313 440 488 164 158 287 206 163 88 88 105 249 156 228 274 92 206 122
AVG. 16.4 41.7 7.4 13.4 28.4 16.0 19.9 12.7 8.7 11.9 18.4 18.2 22.0 13.2 13.4 35.8 9.5 15.3 10.0 13.0 14.6 11.8 7.2 11.7 11.3 11.0 8.5 13.5 6.5 11.5 13.6 8.1 8.3 7.7 6.2 8.4 10.2 6.5 7.1 6.4 8.1 5.6 10.9 6.8 9.6 9.0 11.9 4.6 8.1 4.8 12.7 8.9 12.5 10.8 10.1 13.6 13.8 13.2 9.1 8.8 8.7 7.9 8.1 11.0 4.9 4.8 10.4 7.4 14.2 11.0 8.4 10.3 6.1
TD – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
YEAR 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
PLAYER Russell Reader George Guerre Bud Crane Horace Smith Sonny Grandelius Jim Ellis Jim Ellis LeRoy Bolden John Matsock LeRoy Bolden Clarence Peaks Dennis Mendyk Blanche Martin Dean Look Blanche Martin Herb Adderley Gary Ballman Sherman Lewis Sherman Lewis Dick Gordon Drake Garrett Frank Waters LaMarr Thomas Don Highsmith Eric Allen Eric Allen Eric Allen Clayton Montgomery Mike Holt Michael Imhoff Tyrone Wilson Bill Broadway Tyrone Willingham Bruce Reeves Bruce Reeves Derek Hughes Otis Grant Derek Hughes Otis Grant Larry Jackson Larry Jackson Mark Ingram Mark Ingram Blake Ezor Courtney Hawkins Courtney Hawkins Courtney Hawkins Courtney Hawkins Steve Holman Steve Holman Derrick Mason Derrick Mason Derrick Mason Marc Renaud Gari Scott Herb Haygood Herb Haygood Herb Haygood Jaren Hayes DeAndra Cobb DeAndra Cobb Demond Williams Demond Williams Devin Thomas Glenn Winston Keshawn Martin Keshawn Martin Nick Hill Nick Hill R.J. Shelton R.J. Shelton
NO. 6 4 5 6 9 10 13 6 11 9 6 4 6 5 5 5 5 11 8 9 9 10 17 15 29 24 9 11 6 16 9 8 23 19 16 16 11 17 14 23 20 10 17 15 16 18 10 21 14 15 36 35 28 27 18 26 15 24 31 28 36 17 34 39 16 23 20 38 31 9 31
YDS. 306 83 150 110 148 241 253 128 265 243 141 86 176 131 109 118 106 202 155 201 128 210 392 275 598 549 193 250 172 312 136 133 454 387 302 497 238 307 307 500 522 226 359 286 295 454 274 548 281 344 966 947 524 552 354 534 346 632 585 763 869 431 690 1,135 364 665 355 999 670 199 793
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AVG. 51.0 20.8 30.0 18.3 16.4 24.1 19.5 21.3 24.0 27.0 23.5 21.5 29.3 26.2 21.8 23.6 21.2 18.4 19.3 22.3 14.2 21.0 23.1 18.3 20.6 22.9 21.4 22.7 28.6 19.6 15.1 16.6 19.7 20.4 18.9 31.1 21.6 18.1 21.9 21.7 26.1 22.6 21.1 19.1 18.4 25.2 27.4 26.1 20.1 22.9 26.8 27.1 18.7 20.4 19.7 20.5 23.1 26.3 18.9 27.2 24.1 25.4 20.3 29.1 22.8 28.9 17.8 26.3 21.6 22.1 25.6
TD – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
STATISTICAL TRENDS MICHIGAN STATE YEAR-BY-YEAR OFFENSIVE AVERAGES YEAR
PASS YPG. TOTAL YDS.
TOTAL YPG
TOTAL POINTS PPG. 18.6 35.9 34.3
TDS 25 53 44
96 160 122
10.7 16.0 13.6
1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959
9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9
2,424 2,645 2,452 1,980 1,724 2,156 2,312 2,367 1,405 1,588
269.3 293.9 272.4 198.0 191.6 215.6 256.9 263.0 156.1 176.4
803 982 1,406 874 1,166 1,124 919 1,088 819 1,114
89.2 109.1 156.2 87.4 129.6 112.4 102.1 120.9 91.0 123.8
3,227 3,627 3,858 2,854 2,890 3,280 3,231 3,455 2,224 2,702
358.5 403.0 428.6 285.4 321.1 328.0 359.0 383.9 247.1 300.2
243 270 312 212 177 236 239 264 117 149
27.0 30.0 34.7 21.2 19.7 23.6 26.6 29.3 13.0 16.6
35 40 45 31 26 35 36 39 18 21
176 163 183 132 147 146 144 182 127 139
19.6 18.1 20.3 13.2 16.3 14.6 16.0 20.2 14.1 15.4
1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
9 9 9 9 9 11 10 10 10 10
2,040 2,135 2,383 1,801 1,448 2,369 2,305 1,630 2,039 2,031
226.7 237.2 264.8 200.1 160.8 215.3 230.5 163.0 203.9 203.1
810 750 606 708 981 1,186 1,244 1,076 1,217 1,231
90.0 83.3 67.3 78.7 109.1 107.8 124.4 107.6 121.7 123.1
2,850 2,885 2,989 2,509 2,429 3,555 3,549 2,706 3,256 3,262
316.7 320.5 332.1 278.8 269.9 323.1 354.9 270.6 325.6 326.2
193 192 189 148 136 251 293 173 202 202
21.4 21.3 21.0 16.4 15.1 22.8 29.3 17.3 20.2 20.2
26 27 28 20 18 32 41 24 28 28
161 146 145 124 126 191 189 142 192 165
17.9 16.2 16.1 13.8 14.0 17.4 18.9 14.2 19.2 16.5
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979
10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11
1,714 2,559 2,508 1,892 2,961 2,914 1,931 2,168 2,663 1,940
171.4 232.6 228.0 172.0 269.2 265.1 175.5 197.1 242.1 176.3
1,697 1,078 724 640 965 912 2,322 1,877 2,631 1,551
169.7 98.0 65.8 58.1 87.7 82.9 211.1 170.6 239.1 141.0
3,411 3,637 3,232 2,532 3,926 3,826 4,253 4,045 5,294 3,491
341.1 330.6 293.8 230.1 356.9 348.0 386.6 367.7 481.2 317.3
190 225 158 114 270 222 236 260 411 240
19.0 20.4 14.3 10.3 24.5 20.2 21.4 23.6 37.4 21.8
25 29 19 12 37 28 29 30 56 29
178 191 158 144 198 219 216 198 265 183
17.8 17.3 14.4 13.1 18.0 19.9 19.6 18.0 24.1 16.6
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
11 11 11 11 12 12 11 12 12 12
1,407 1,424 1,145 1,126 1,646 2,473 1,711 2,767 2,876 2,611
127.9 129.5 104.1 102.3 137.2 206.1 155.5 230.6 239.7 217.6
2,189 2,771 1,909 1,285 1,518 1,424 2,646 1,195 1,500 2,096
199.0 251.9 173.5 116.8 126.5 118.7 240.5 99.6 125.0 174.7
3,596 4,195 3,054 2,411 3,164 3,897 4,357 3,962 4,376 4,707
326.9 381.4 277.6 219.2 263.7 324.8 396.0 330.2 364.7 392.3
221 263 202 162 193 258 285 261 269 356
20.1 23.9 18.3 14.7 16.1 21.5 25.9 21.8 22.4 29.7
27 31 23 19 24 35 36 30 29 47
184 233 182 122 152 196 228 203 224 244
16.7 21.2 16.5 11.1 12.7 16.3 20.7 16.9 18.7 20.3
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
12 11 11 12 11 12 12 12 12 12
2,877 1,575 1,984 2,120 2,102 1,825 2,135 2,241 1,552 1,758
239.8 143.2 180.4 176.7 191.1 152.1 177.9 186.8 129.3 146.5
1,677 1,567 1,881 2,269 2,047 2,686 2,660 2,303 2,954 2,660
139.8 142.5 171.0 189.1 186.1 223.8 221.7 191.9 246.2 221.7
4,554 3,142 3,865 4,389 4,149 4,511 4,795 4,544 4,506 4,418
379.5 285.6 351.4 365.8 377.2 375.9 399.6 378.7 375.5 368.2
312 162 238 277 280 287 358 342 336 378
26.0 14.7 21.6 23.1 25.5 23.9 29.8 28.5 28.0 31.5
39 18 29 35 34 36 44 44 38 45
264 176 201 255 221 229 253 243 245 228
22.0 16.0 18.2 21.2 20.1 19.1 21.1 20.3 20.4 19.0
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
11 12 12 13 12 11 12 13 13 13
1,874 1,854 1,709 1,266 2,862 2,220 1,550 2,576 1,692 1,779
170.4 154.5 142.4 97.4 238.5 201.8 129.2 198.2 130.2 136.8
2,161 3,510 2,743 3,510 2,658 3,250 2,731 2,842 2,773 3,502
196.5 292.5 228.6 270.0 221.5 295.5 227.6 218.6 213.3 269.4
4,035 5,364 4,452 4,776 5,520 5,470 4,281 5,418 4,465 5,281
366.8 447.0 371.0 367.4 460.0 497.3 356.8 416.8 343.5 406.2
197 374 316 363 353 372 302 430 326 386
17.9 31.2 26.3 27.9 29.4 33.8 25.2 33.1 25.1 29.7
24 50 41 43 41 50 37 55 37 47
229 272 246 253 269 284 221 266 244 258
20.8 22.7 20.5 19.5 22.4 25.8 18.4 20.5 18.8 19.8
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
13 14 13 14 13
1,978 1,931 1,942 2,433 3,057
152.2 137.9 149.4 173.8 235.2
3,073 3,535 2,729 2,964 3,453
236.4 252.5 209.9 211.7 265.6
5,051 5,466 4,671 5,397 6,510
388.5 390.4 359.3 385.5 500.8
383 434 260 411 559
29.5 31.0 20.0 29.4 43.0
49 54 27 51 74
252 272 249 293 321
19.4 19.4 19.2 20.9 24.7
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FIRST DOWNS FD/PG
THE UNIVERSITY
167 359 309
BOWL HISTORY
256.9 403.2 379.6
HONORS & AWARDS
2,312 4,032 3,417
SPARTAN HISTORY
44.2 98.7 158.2
SPARTAN RECORDS
398 987 1,424
2014 RECAP
PASS YDS.
212.7 304.5 221.4
COACHING STAFF
RUSH YPG.
1,914 3,045 1,993
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RUSH YDS.
9 10 9
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1947 1948 1949
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STATISTICAL TRENDS
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SPARTAN RECORDS
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COACHING STAFF
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OPPONENT YEAR-BY-YEAR OFFENSIVE AVERAGES
134
G
RUSH YDS.
RUSH YPG.
TOTAL YPG
TOTAL POINTS
PPG.
TDS
1947 1948 1949
YEAR
9 10 9
1,229 1,340 1,768
136.6 134.0 196.4
PASS YDS. 913 1,281 1,011
PASS YPG. TOTAL YDS. 101.4 128.1 112.3
2,142 2,631 2,279
238.0 263.1 253.2
101 130 107
11.2 13.0 11.9
15 19 15
104 141 113
11.6 14.1 12.6
1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959
9 9 9 10 9 10 9 9 9 9
874 986 755 1,341 1,585 1,447 1,396 1,055 1,407 1,312
97.1 109.5 83.9 134.1 176.1 144.7 155.1 117.2 156.3 145.7
1,077 1,211 1,255 889 968 816 883 669 748 1,119
119.7 134.5 139.4 88.9 107.5 81.6 98.1 74.3 83.1 124.3
1,951 2,197 2,010 2,230 2,553 2,262 2,279 1,724 2,155 2,431
216.8 244.1 223.3 223.0 283.6 226.2 253.3 191.6 239.4 270.1
107 114 84 110 149 69 87 75 123 118
11.9 12.7 9.3 11.0 16.5 6.9 9.7 8.3 13.6 13.1
16 17 12 17 22 — 12 11 18 15
117 128 104 127 125 144 123 107 109 132
13.0 14.2 11.6 12.7 13.8 14.4 13.7 11.8 12.1 14.6
1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
9 9 9 9 9 11 10 10 10 10
1,528 1,045 851 738 1,253 521 514 1,822 1,468 1,318
169.8 116.1 94.5 82.0 139.2 47.3 51.4 182.2 146.8 131.8
775 706 902 829 1,144 1,390 1,579 1,548 1,665 2,147
86.1 78.4 100.0 92.1 127.1 126.3 157.9 154.8 166.5 214.7
2,303 1,751 1,753 1,567 2,397 1,911 2,093 3,370 3,133 3,465
255.8 194.5 194.8 174.1 266.3 173.2 209.3 337.0 313.3 346.5
118 50 96 63 141 62 99 193 151 231
13.1 5.6 10.6 7.0 15.6 5.6 9.9 19.3 15.1 23.1
17 7 13 8 20 9 13 27 20 29
145 120 112 96 135 121 126 197 182 222
16.1 13.3 12.4 10.6 15.0 11.0 12.6 19.7 18.2 22.2
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979
10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11
2,010 1,886 1,662 2,091 2,223 2,103 2,821 1,818 1,824 2,099
201.0 171.4 151.0 190.0 202.0 191.1 256.5 165.2 165.8 191.0
1,485 1,189 1,388 613 1,177 1,124 1,278 1,765 1,380 1,774
148.5 108.0 126.1 55.7 107.0 102.1 116.1 160.4 125.4 161.3
3,495 3,075 3,050 2,704 3,400 3,227 4,099 3,583 3,204 3,873
349.5 279.5 277.2 245.8 309.0 293.3 372.6 325.7 291.0 352.1
215 169 156 164 196 167 278 162 170 253
21.5 15.3 14.1 14.9 17.8 15.1 25.3 14.7 15.4 23.0
28 22 18 22 26 21 35 18 23 33
184 184 173 150 195 168 195 195 185 201
18.4 16.7 15.7 13.6 17.7 15.2 17.7 17.7 16.8 18.2
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
11 11 11 11 12 12 11 12 12 12
2,703 2,123 1,625 1,502 1,528 1,581 1,176 837 1,421 1,145
245.7 193.0 147.7 136.5 127.3 131.8 106.9 69.8 118.4 95.4
1,868 1,828 2,247 2,117 2,352 2,537 2,101 2,055 2,195 2,226
169.8 166.2 204.3 192.5 196.0 211.4 191.0 171.2 182.9 185.5
4,571 3,951 3,872 3,619 3,880 4,118 3,276 2,892 3,616 3,371
415.5 359.2 352.0 329.0 323.3 343.2 297.9 241.0 301.3 280.9
279 249 242 233 203 219 197 153 177 163
25.4 22.6 22.0 21.2 16.9 18.2 17.9 12.8 14.8 13.6
31 30 29 26 22 27 23 17 19 21
251 218 211 218 225 245 189 164 208 200
22.8 19.8 19.1 19.8 18.7 20.4 17.1 13.6 17.3 16.7
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
12 11 11 12 11 12 12 12 12 12
1,401 2,208 1,785 1,791 2,825 2,549 1,541 1,567 2,062 914
116.8 200.7 162.3 149.3 256.8 212.4 128.4 130.6 171.8 76.2
2,379 1,973 2,305 2,688 1,604 2,361 2,268 2,222 2,298 2,742
198.3 179.4 209.6 224.0 145.8 196.8 189.0 185.2 191.5 228.5
3,780 4,181 4,090 4,479 4,429 4,910 3,809 3,789 4,360 3,656
315.0 380.1 371.8 373.3 402.6 409.2 317.4 315.8 363.3 304.7
233 272 261 289 267 338 302 237 294 245
18.6 24.7 23.7 24.1 24.3 28.2 25.2 19.8 24.5 20.4
21 35 33 35 33 44 39 28 34 29
210 240 224 242 231 259 204 194 222 202
17.5 21.8 20.3 20.2 21.0 21.6 17.0 16.2 18.5 16.8
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
11 12 12 13 12 11 12 13 13 13
1,696 2,170 2,566 1,622 2,069 1,811 1,594 1,636 1,852 1,472
154.2 180.8 213.8 124.8 172.4 164.6 132.8 125.8 142.5 113.2
1,805 2,468 2,266 3,317 2,508 2,694 2,771 2,856 2,774 3,479
164.1 205.7 188.8 255.2 209.0 244.9 230.9 219.7 213.4 267.6
3,501 4,638 4,832 4,939 4,577 4,505 4,365 4,492 4,626 4,951
318.3 386.5 402.7 379.9 381.4 409.5 363.8 345.5 355.8 380.8
233 311 398 293 326 316 341 346 287 342
21.2 25.9 33.2 22.5 27.2 28.7 28.4 26.6 22.1 26.3
29 42 52 37 39 43 43 42 37 42
177 235 248 267 223 238 224 235 228 264
16.1 19.6 20.7 20.5 18.6 21.6 18.7 18.1 17.5 20.3
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
13 14 13 14 13
1,738 1,407 1,282 1,212 1,150
133.7 100.5 98.6 86.6 88.5
2,861 2,477 2,285 2,319 2,955
220.1 176.9 175.8 165.6 227.3
4,599 3,884 3,567 3,531 4,105
353.8 277.4 274.4 252.2 315.8
290 257 212 185 280
22.3 18.4 16.3 13.2 21.5
37 33 20 21 35
249 226 190 200 199
19.2 16.1 14.6 14.3 15.3
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OPP PTS
1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960
4 1-2-1 26 42 7 4-2-1 146 106 7 4-3-0 142 127 7 2-4-1 81 101 4 1-3-0 51 67 8 3-4-1 120 94 9 4-5-0 93 206 8 6-1-1 178 24 9 8-1-0 380 16 11 9-2-0 280 75 11 7-2-2 195 28 7 4-2-1 127 60 8 6-0-2 205 22 9 8-1-0 233 17 7 6-1-0 168 8 6 5-1-0 93 30 8 7-1-0 297 98 7 7-0-0 180 28 7 5-2-0 197 57 6 5-1-0 259 38 7 4-2-1 126 26 9 0-9-0 23 179 7 4-3-0 134 68 9 4-4-1 132 99 10 4-6-0 270 166 8 3-5-0 68 126 10 3-5-2 111 135 8 3-5-0 57 144 8 5-3-0 210 48 8 3-5-0 105 106 8 3-4-1 97 171 9 4-5-0 111 128 8 3-4-1 153 66 8 5-3-0 244 104 8 5-1-2 151 32 9 5-3-1 291 61 8 7-1-0 220 64 8 4-2-2 73 49 9 8-1-0 153 56 8 6-2-0 207 57 9 6-1-2 143 40 10 8-2-0 117 42 9 6-3-0 133 59 9 4-4-1 102 92 8 3-4-1 108 76 9 5-3-1 150 77 9 4-3-2 120 99 Football terminated (war restrictions) 7 6-1-0 167 31 9 5-3-1 120 128 10 5-5-0 181 202 9 7-2-0 167 101 10 6-2-2 359 130 9 6-3-0 309 107 9 8-1-0 243 107 9 9-0-0 270 114 9 9-0-0 312 84 10 9-1-0 240 110 9 3-6-0 177 149 10 9-1-0 253 83 9 7-2-0 239 87 9 8-1-0 264 75 9 3-5-1 117 123 9 5-4-0 149 118 9 6-2-1 193 118
1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966
9 9 9 9 11 10
7-2-0 5-4-0 6-2-1 4-5-0 10-1-0 9-0-1
192 189 148 136 263 293
50 96 63 141 76 99
COACH
CAPTAIN(S)
No Established Coach Wilfred R. Vanderhoef Henry Keep Walton K. Brainard Henry Keep J.H. Vanderstolpe Charles O. Bemies Ellis W. Ranney Charles O. Bemies Charles A. McCue George Denman Albert H. Case George Denman Arthur D. Peters Chester L. Brewer Frank J. Kratz Chester L. Brewer Robert F. Bell Chester L. Brewer Edward B. McKenna Chester L. Brewer Stephen W. Doty Chester L. Brewer Walter H. Small Chester L. Brewer Bert Shedd Chester L. Brewer Parnell G. McKenna Chester L. Brewer lon J. Cortright John F. Macklin Fred A. Stone John F. Macklin William R. Riblett John F. Macklin Chester W. Gifford John F. Macklin George E. Julian John F. Macklin W. Blake Miller Frank Sommers Ralph B. Henning Chester L. Brewer Sherman Coryell George E. Gauthier Lawrence C. Archer Chester L. Brewer Harry E. Franson George “Potsy” Clark Harold A. Springer Albert M. Barron John Bos Albert M. Barron William C. Johnson Ralph H. Young Maurice R. Taylor Ralph H. Young Vivian J. Hultman Ralph H. Young Donald H. Haskins Ralph H. Young Martin F. Rummel Ralph H. Young Paul M. Smith Harry G. Kipke Lewis A. Hornbeck James H. Crowley Fred W. Danziger/Vern C. Dickeson James H. Crowley Harold E. Smead James H. Crowley Milton C. Gross James H. Crowley Abe Eliowitz/Robert C. Monnett Charles W. Bachman Bernard G. McNutt Charles W. Bachman Russell H. Reynolds Charles W. Bachman Sidney P. Wagner Charles W. Bachman Gordon A. Dahlgren/Henry S. Kutchins Charles W. Bachman Harry E. Speelman Charles W. Bachman Allen O. Diebold/David D. Diehl Charles W. Bachman Michael Kinek/Lyle J. Rockenbach Charles W. Bachman Jack R. Amon/Paul L. Griffeth Charles W. Bachman Wilford D. Davis/William Rupp Charles W. Bachman Richard Mangrum/Walter L. Pawlowski Charles W. Bachman Thomas B. Sullivan Charles W. Bachman Jacweir Breslin Charles W. Bachman Kenneth E. Balge/Robert B. McCurry Clarence L. Munn Robert B. McCurry Clarence L. Munn Robert B. McCurry Clarence L. Munn Harold L. Vogler Clarence L. Munn LeRoy R. Crane Clarence L. Munn Robert Carey Clarence L. Munn Donald McAuliffe Clarence L. Munn Donald Dohoney Hugh Duffy Daugherty LeRoy Bolden/Don Kauth Hugh Duffy Daugherty Carl Nystrom Hugh Duffy Daugherty John Matsko Hugh Duffy Daugherty Patrick Burke Hugh Duffy Daugherty Sam Williams Hugh Duffy Daugherty Donald Wright Hugh Duffy Daugherty Herb Adderley/ Fred Arbanas/Fred Boylen Hugh Duffy Daugherty Ed Ryan Hugh Duffy Daugherty George Saimes Hugh Duffy Daugherty Sherman Lewis/Dan Underwood Hugh Duffy Daugherty Charles Migyanka Hugh Duffy Daugherty Donald Japinga/Stephen Juday Hugh Duffy Daugherty Clinton Jones/George Webster
DECADE RECORD
WHEN MSU SCORES
1896-1899 (11-11-3, .500) Home: 7-3-1 Away: 4-8-2 Neutral: 0-0-0
Less than 10: 0-8-1 10-20: 3-2-2 21-30: 5-1-0 31-40: 1-0-0 More than 40: 2-0
1900-1909 (56-21-7, .708) Home: 42-5-3 Away: 14-16-4 Neutral: 0-0-0 MSU Pts: 1,862 Opp. Pts: 609
Less than 10: 0-8-1 10-20: 3-2-2 21-30: 5-1-0 31-40: 1-0-0 More than 40: 2-0
1910-1919 (47-24-2, .658) Home: 39-12-1 Away: 8-12-1 Neutral: 0-0-0 MSU Pts: 1,609 Opp. Pts: 631
Less than 10: 4-22-2 10-20: 13-2-0 21-30: 9-0-0 31-40: 7-0-0 More than 40: 14-0-0
1920-1929 (36-45-4, .447) Home: 34-15-2 Away: 2-30-2 Neutral: 0-0-0 MSU Pts: 1,426 Opp. Pts: 1,194
Less than 10: 5-41-4 10-20: 9-4-0 21-30: 4-0-0 31-40: 6-0-0 More than 40: 12-0-0
1930-1939 (59-20-8, .724) Home: 39-5-4 Away: 20-14-4 Neutral: 0-1-0 MSU Pts: 1,590 Opp. Pts: 552
Less than 10: 8-15-7 10-20: 25-5-1 21-30: 12-0-0 31-40: 5-0-0 More than 40: 9-0-0
1940-1949 (47-26-7, .631) Home: 35-9-3 Away: 12-17-4 Neutral: 0-0-0 MSU Pts: 1,681 Opp. Pts: 951
Less than 10: 5-19-4 10-20: 14-6-2 21-30: 6-1-1 31-40: 8-0-0 More than 40: 14-0-0
1950-1959 (70-21-1, .766) Home: 43-6-1 Away: 25-15-0 Neutral: 2-0-0 MSU Pts: 2,264 Opp. Pts: 1,050
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Less than 10: 2-12-0 10-20: 16-8-1 21-30: 21-1-0 31-40: 18-0-0 More than 40: 13-0-0
YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD YEAR
MSU PTS OPP PTS
6-5-0 5-5-1 5-6-0 7-3-1 7-4-0 4-6-1 7-3-1 8-3-0 5-6-0 3-8-0
225 158 114 270 222 236 260 411 240 221
169 156 164 196 167 278 162 170 253 279
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987
11 11 11 12 12 11 12
5-6-0 2-9-0 4-6-1 6-6-0 7-5-0 6-5-0 9-2-1
263 202 162 193 258 285 261
249 242 233 203 219 197 153
1988
12
6-5-1
269
177
1989 1990
12 12
8-4-0 8-3-1
356 312
163 223
1991
11
3-8-0
162
272
1992 1993 1994
11 12 11
1995 1996 1997 1998
12 12 12 12
1999
12
10-2-0
378
245
2000 2001
11 12
5-6-0 7-5-0
197 374
233 311
2002 2003
12 13
4-8-0 8-5-0
316 363
398 293
2004
12
5-7-0
353
326
2005
11
5-6-0
372
316
2006
12
4-8-0
302
341
2007
13
7-6-0
430
346
2008
13
9-4-0
326
287
2009
13
6-7-0
386
342
2010 2011
13 14
11-2-0 11-3-0
383 434
290 257
2012
13
7-6-0
260
212
2013
14
13-1-0
411
185
2014
13
11-2-0
559
280
5-6-0 238 6-6-0 277 #0-11-0 280 (# - includes forfeits) 6-5-1 287 6-6-0 358 7-5-0 342 6-6-0 336
261 289 267 338 302 237 294
Home: 34-15-1 Away: 25-18-2 Neutral: 0-1-0 MSU Pts: 1,991 Opp. Pts: 1,218
Less than 10: 0-14-2 10-20: 14-17-1 21-30: 23-3-0 31-40: 16-0-0 More than 40: 6-0-0
1970-1979 (58-47-4, .550) Home: 37-20-0 Away: 21-27-4 Neutral: 0-0-0 MSU Pts: 2,326 Opp. Pts: 1,930
Less than 10: 1-21-1 10-20: 14-18-1 21-30: 14-8-1 31-40: 14-0-1 More than 40: 15-0-0
1980-1989 (56-56-3, .500) Home: 28-28-2 Away: 26-25-1 Neutral: 2-3-0 MSU Pts: 2,470 Opp. Pts: 2,115
Less than 10: 2-19-0 10-20: 13-25-2 21-30: 16-11-1 31-40: 14-1-0 More than 40: 11-0-0
1990-1999 (57-58-2, .496) Home: 36-24-0 Away: 19-29-2 Neutral: 2-5-0 MSU Pts: 2,970 Opp. Pts: 2,728
Less than 10: 0-12-0 10-20: 6-27-0 21-30: 22-13-1 31-40: 15-4-1 More than 40: 14-2-0
2000-2009 (60-62-0, .492) Home: 40-27-0 Away: 19-31-0 Neutral: 1-4-0 MSU Pts: 3,419 Opp. Pts: 3,193
Less than 10: 0-7-0 10-20: 7-26-0 21-30: 16-18-0 31-40: 12-9-0 More than 40: 25-2-0
2010-2014 (53-14, .791) Home: 29-6-0 Away: 18-6-0 Neutral: 6-2-0 MSU Pts.: 2,047 Opp. Pts.: 1,224
Less than 10: 0-4-0 10-20: 6-5-0 21-30: 14-3-0 31-40: 17-2-0 More than 40: 16-0-0
ALL-TIME WHEN MSU SCORES: Less than 10 10-20 21-30 31-40 More than 40 TOTALS Games: 1,152 All-Time Record: 669-439-44 (.599) Home: 443-175-18 (.711) Away: 213-248-26 (.464) Neutral: 13-16-0 (.448) MSU Total Points: 26,050 Opp. Total Points: 17,777
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11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11
1960-1969 (59-34-3, .630)
BOWL HISTORY
1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980
Hugh Duffy Daugherty Anthony Conti/Drake Garrett Hugh Duffy Daugherty Allen Brenner Hugh Duffy Daugherty Franklin Foreman/Richard Saul Hugh Duffy Daugherty Gordon Bowdell/ Michael Hogan/Wilt Martin Hugh Duffy Daugherty Eric Allen/Ron Curl Hugh Duffy Daugherty Billy Joe DuPree/Brad Van Pelt Dennis Stolz Michael Holt/John Shinsky Dennis Stolz Clarence Bullock /James Taubert Dennis Stolz Charles Baggett/Gregory Schaum Darryl Rogers Rich Baes/Tom Hannon Darryl Rogers Larry Bethea/Al Pitts/Paul Rudzinski Darryl Rogers Mel Land/Ed Smith Darryl Rogers Dan Bass/Mark Brammer Frank (Muddy) Waters Steve Smith/Rodney Strata George Cooper/Bernard Hay Frank (Muddy) Waters George Cooper/John Leister Frank (Muddy) Waters Carl Banks/John Leister George Perles Carl Banks George Perles Jim Morrissey George Perles Anthony Bell/John Wojciechowski George Perles Shane Bullough/Dave Yarema George Perles Mark Nichols/Pat Shurmur Rob Stradley/Lorenzo White George Perles Kurt Larson/Tony Mandarich Bobby McAllister/John Miller George Perles Harlon Barnett/Bob Kula/Steve Montgomery George Perles Dan Enos/Mike Iaquaniello Carlos Jenkins/Eric Moten George Perles Alan Haller/Courtney Hawkins/Bill Johnson/Jim Johnson/Brian Vooletich George Perles Tico Duckett/Toby Heaton George Perles Brice Abrams/Rob Fredrickson George Perles Mark Birchmeier/Mill Coleman Juan Hammonds Nick Saban Yakini Allen/Tony Banks/Scott Greene Nick Saban Duane Goulbourne/Ike Reese/Chris Smith Nick Saban Ike Reese/Scott Shaw Nick Saban Amp Campbell/Garett Gould/Sedrick Irvin Sorie Kanu/Courtney Ledyard/Jason Strayhorn Nick Saban/ Aric Morris/Gari Scott Bobby Williams Bobby Williams Renaldo Hill/Shawn Mason/Josh Thornhill Bobby Williams Little John Flowers/Herb Haygood Ivory McCoy/Josh Thornhill Bobby Williams/Morris Watts Brain Ottney/Thomas Wright John L. Smith Paul Harker/Brandon McKinney Ronald Stanley/Joe Tate John L. Smith Kyle Brown/Tyrell Dortch Jason Harmon/Ronald Stanley John L. Smith Chris Morris/Clifton Ryan Eric Smith/Drew Stanton John L. Smith Kyle Cook/David Herron Jr. Clifton Ryan/Drew Stanton Mark Dantonio Jehuu Caulcrick/Pete Clifford Travis Key/Kaleb Thornhill Mark Dantonio Brian Hoyer/Justin Kershaw Javon Ringer/Otis Wiley Mark Dantonio Kirk Cousins/Greg Jones Ross Weaver/Blair White Mark Dantonio Aaron Bates/Kirk Cousins/Greg Jones Mark Dantonio Kirk Cousins/Joel Foreman/ Trenton Robinson Mark Dantonio Max Bullough/Andrew Maxwell/ Chris Norman Mark Dantonio Max Bullough/Darqueze Dennard/ Blake Treadwell Mark Dantonio Shilique Calhoun/Kurtis Drummond/ Travis Jackson
HONORS & AWARDS
193 151 231 215
SPARTAN HISTORY
173 202 202 190
WHEN MSU SCORES
SPARTAN RECORDS
3-7-0 5-5-0 4-6-0 4-6-0
DECADE RECORD
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1967 1968 1969 1970
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(ALMA MATER)
PERIOD
YEARS
G
W-L-T
PCT.
No established coach Henry Keep Charles O. Bemies George E. Denman Chester L. Brewer John F. Macklin Frank Sommers George E. Gauthier George “Potsy” Clark Albert M. Barron Ralph H. Young Harry G. Kipke James H. Crowley Charles W. Bachman Clarence “Biggie” Munn Hugh Duffy Daugherty Dennis E. Stolz Darryl D. Rogers Frank “Muddy” Waters George J. Perles Nick Saban Bobby Williams Morris Watts John L. Smith Mark Dantonio
— — (West Theo. Sem.) (West Theo. Sem.) (Wisconsin) (Pennsylvania) (Pennsylvania) (Michigan State) (Illinois) (Penn State) (Chicago-W&J) (Michigan 1925) (Notre Dame 1925) (Notre Dame 1917) (Minnesota 1932) (Syracuse 1940) (Alma 1955) (Fresno State 1957) (Michigan State 1950) (Michigan State 1960) (Kent 1973) (Purdue 1982) (Tulsa 1961) (Weber State 1971) (South Carolina 1979)
1896 1897-1898 1899-1900 1901-1902 1903-1910, 1917, 1919 1911-1915 1916 1918 1920 1921-1922 1923-1927 1928 1929-1932 1933-1946 1947-1953 1954-1972 1973-1975 1976-1979 1980-1982 1983-1994 1995-1999 2000-2002 2002 2003-2006 2007-
(1) (2) (2) (2) (10) (5) (1) (1) (1) (2) (5) (1) (4) (13) (7) (19) (3) (4) (3) (12) (5) (3) * (4) (8)
4 14 11 17 88 34 7 7 10 18 41 8 33 114 65 183 33 44 33 139 59 32 3 48 106
1-2-1 8-5-1 3-7-1 7-9-1 58-23-7 29-5-0 4-2-1 4-3-0 4-6-0 6-10-2 18-22-1 3-4-1 22-8-3 70-34-10 54-9-2 109-69-5 19-13-1 24-18-2 10-23-0 68-67-4 34-24-1 16-17-0 1-2-0 22-26-0 75-31-0
.375 .607 .318 .441 .699 .853 .643 .571 .400 .389 .451 .438 .712 .658 .846 .609 .591 .568 .303 .504 .585 .485 .333 .458 .708
1896-2014
(118)
1,152
669-439-44
.599
TOTALS
During “Biggie” Munn’s seven-year tenure from 1947-53, the Spartans won back-toback National Championships (1951-52), rattled off a school record 28-game winning streak, and won the 1953 Big Ten co-championship in his final season as head coach.
In 19 seasons as Michigan State’s head coach (1954-72), Hugh Duffy Daugherty compiled a 109-69-5 record and led the Spartans to four National Championships (1955, 1957, 1965 and 1966).
George Perles led the Spartans to the Big Ten championship in 1987 and a 20-17 victory over Southern California in the 1988 Rose Bowl. In 1990, Michigan State won its last five league games to earn a share of another Big Ten title.
Heading into his ninth season as head coach of the Spartans in 2015, Mark Dantonio ranks second in school history in wins (75) and fourth in winning percentage (.708). He has won two Big Ten Championships (2010, 2013) and four consecutive bowl games.
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*Served as interim head coach for the final three games of the 2002 season.
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In its 118-year football history, Michigan State has won six national championships according to the list of major selectors recognized by the NCAA, including three consensus titles (1952, 1965 and 1966).
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1957 National Champions (8-1-0)
Selectors: Billingsley, Helms, Poling.
Selector: Dunkel.
1952 National Champions (9-0-0)
1965 National Champions (10-1-0)
Selectors: Consensus – AP, UPI, Boand, DeVold, Dunkel, Football Research, Helms, Litkenhous, National Championship Foundation, Sagarin, Williamson.
Selectors: Consensus – UPI, NFF, FWAA, Berryman, Billingsley, DeVold, Dunkel, FB News, Helms, Litkenhous, Poling, Sagarin, Sagarin (ELO-Chess).
1955 National Champions (9-1-0)
1966 National Champions (9-0-1)
Selector: Boand.
Selectors: Consensus – NFF, Football Research, Helms, Poling.
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1951 National Champions (9-0-0)
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1896 | 1-2-1
1900 | 1-3
No Established Coach Sept. 26 W 10-0 Oct. 17 L 0-24 Oct. 25 T 0-0 Nov. 11 L 16-18
Lansing H.S. Kalamazoo Alma Alma
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Head Coach: Chester Brewer Oct. 3 L 0-12 Notre Dame Oct. 10 W 11-0 Alma Oct. 14 W 11-0 Michigan Fresh. Oct. 17 W 11-0 Kalamazoo Oct. 31 W 51-6 Detroit YMCA Nov. 7 W 43-0 Hillsdale Nov. 14 T 6-6 Albion Nov. 21 W 45-0 Olivet
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1904 | 8-1
1897-98 (2 SEASONS) MSU RECORD: 8-5-1 (.607) Henry Keep held the distinction of being Michigan State’s first head football coach. Not much is known about Keep other than he was an engineering student who also trained the track team. 1897 | 4-2-1
Head Coach: Henry Keep Sept. 25 W 28-0 Oct. 2 W 26-6 Oct. 9 L 0-28 Oct. 16 T 18-18 Oct. 30 W 30-16 Nov. 6 W 38-4 Nov. 25 L 6-34 Head Coach: Henry Keep Oct. 8 W 11-6 Oct. 12 L 0-39 Oct. 15 L 0-53 Oct. 22 W 62-6 Oct. 29 W 45-0 Nov. 19 W 24-6 Nov. 24 L 0-17
1901-02 (2 SEASONS) MSU RECORD: 7-9-1 (.441) The school’s third football coach was George Denman, a man whose Aggie teams won seven of 17 games. Denman was a much more successful basketball coach, having led MAC to a perfect twoyear 11-0 record in that sport. 1901 | 3-4-1
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Head Coach: Charles O. Bemies Sept. 29 L 0-23 Albion Oct. 10 W 45-0 Adrian Oct. 20 L 6-21 Detroit A.C. Oct. 27 L 0-23 Alma
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Head Coach: George Denman Sept. 28 L 5-6 Alma Oct. 5 W 22-0 Hillsdale Oct. 12 W 11-0 Albion Oct. 19 L 0-33 Detroit A.C. Oct. 26 W 42-0 Kalamazoo Nov. 2 T 17-17 Albion Nov. 16 L 5-15 Kalamazoo Nov. 28 L 18-23 Olivet
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1899-1900 (2 SEASONS) MSU RECORD: 3-7-1 (.318) An ordained Presbyterian minister, Charles Bemies was named the school’s second head football coach by MAC President Jonathan Snyder in 1899. Bemies not only coached football, but also directed the Aggie basketball, baseball and track teams. He served for two seasons in that capacity. 1899 | 2-4-1
Head Coach: Charles O. Bemies Sept. 29 L 0-40 Notre Dame Oct. 7 L 6-16 Detroit A.C. Oct. 14 L 6-10 Kalamazoo Oct. 21 T 11-11 Alma Nov. 11 W 18-0 Ypsilanti Nov. 25 L 17-18 Olivet Nov. 30 W 23-6 DePauw
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1905 | 9-2
1902 | 4-5
Head Coach: George Denman Sept. 27 L 0-33 Notre Dame Oct. 4 W 11-0 Detroit Oct. 8 L 0-119 Michigan Oct. 11 W 35-0 Hillsdale Oct. 18 W 2-0 Michigan Fresh. Oct. 25 L 12-17 DePauw Nov. 1 L 6-11 Olivet Nov. 15 W 22-11 Albion Nov. 22 L 5-16 Alma
Head Coach: Chester Brewer Oct. 1 W 47-0 Mich. Deaf Sch. Oct. 8 W 28-6 Ohio North Oct. 15 W 29-0 Port Huron YMCA Oct. 22 L 0-4 Albion Oct. 29 W 104-0 Hillsdale Nov. 5 W 39-0 Michigan Fresh. Nov. 12 W 35-6 Olivet Nov. 19 W 40-0 Alma Nov. 26 W 58-0 Kalamazoo Head Coach: Chester Brewer Sept. 30 W 42-0 Mich. Deaf Sch. Oct. 3 L 0-28 Notre Dame Oct. 7 W 43-0 Port Huron YMCA Oct. 14 W 24-0 Michigan Fresh. Oct. 21 W 30-0 Olivet Oct. 23 W 18-0 Hillsdale Oct. 28 W 18-0 Armour Inst. Nov. 4 W 30-0 Kalamazoo Nov. 11 W 46-10 Albion Nov. 18 L 11-37 Northwestern Nov. 25 W 18-0 Alma
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1906 | 7-2-2
Head Coach: Chester Brewer Sept. 29 W 23-0 Olivet Oct. 6 W 37-0 Albion Oct. 13 T 0-0 Alma Oct. 20 W 38-0 Kalamazoo Oct. 27 W 33-0 DePauw Nov. 3 L 0-5 Notre Dame Nov. 10 W 5-0 Albion Nov. 12 W 12-0 Alma Nov. 17 W 35-9 Hillsdale Nov. 24 L 6-8 Olivet Nov. 29 T 6-6 Detroit A.C.
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1903-10 / 1917 / 1919 (10 SEASONS) MSU RECORD: 58-23-7 (.699) This Owosso, Mich., native revolutionized MAC’s football program during his first of three stints as Aggie coach. Chester Brewer was a four-sport star at Wisconsin, earning All-Western honors in football. A defensive genius, Aggie teams posted shutouts in 49 of the 88 games Brewer coached. His greatest efforts included a 0-0 tie against Fielding Yost’s 1908 Michigan team and a 17-0 shutout over Notre Dame in 1910. Brewer, who later coached at Missouri, died in 1953 at age 77.
Head Coach: Chester Brewer Oct. 3 W 17-0 Detroit Oct. 5 W 40-0 Mich. Deaf Sch. Oct. 12 L 0-46 Michigan Oct. 26 W 15-6 Wabash Nov. 16 W 55-4 Olivet Nov. 23 T 0-0 Alma Nov. 28 L 0-4 Detroit A.C.
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1908 | 6-0-2
Head Coach: Chester Brewer Oct. 3 T 0-0 Michigan Oct. 10 W 35-0 Western State Oct. 17 W 51-0 Mich. Deaf Sch. Oct. 24 T 0-0 DePaul Oct. 31 W 6-0 Wabash Nov. 7 W 46-2 Olivet Nov. 21 W 30-6 Saginaw Nav. Br. Nov. 26 W 37-14 Detroit A.C.
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1913 | 7-0
1910 | 6-1
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1915 | 5-1
Head Coach: John Macklin Oct. 2 W 34-0 Oct. 9 W 77-12 Oct. 16 W 56-0 Oct. 23 W 24-0 Oct. 30 L 0-20 Nov. 6 W 68-6 FRANK SOMMERS
1919 | 4-4-1
1916 (1 SEASON) MSU RECORD: 4-2-1 (.643) Like John Macklin, Frank Sommers was a graduate of Pennsylvania. He compiled a modestly respectable record, relying on a tough defense which posted four shutouts and yielded more than 10 points only once.
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Head Coach: Frank Sommers Sept. 30 W 40-0 Olivet Oct. 7 W 20-0 Carroll Oct. 14 W 33-0 Alma Oct. 21 L 0-9 Michigan Oct. 28 W 30-0 North Dakota St. Nov. 4 T 3-3 South Dakota Nov. 18 L 0-14 Notre Dame HC
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1917 | 0-9
Head Coach: Chester Brewer Oct. 6 L 7-14 Alma Oct. 13 L 3-7 Kalamazoo Oct. 20 L 0-27 Michigan Oct. 27 L 0-14 Detroit Nov. 3 L 0-14 Western State Nov. 10 L 6-39 Northwestern Nov. 17 L 0-23 Notre Dame Nov. 24 L 7-21 Syracuse HC Nov. 29 L 0-20 Camp MacArthur
Head Coach: Chester Brewer Oct. 4 W 14-13 Albion Oct. 8 W 46-6 Alma Oct. 11 L 18-21 Western State Oct. 18 L 0-26 Michigan Oct. 25 W 27-0 DePauw Nov. 1 L 7-13 Purdue Nov. 8 W 13-0 South Dakota HC Nov. 15 L 0-13 Notre Dame Nov. 27 T 7-7 Wabash
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1920 (1 SEASON) MSU RECORD: 4-6-0 (.400) George “Potsy” Clark, an All-America quarterback under the legendary Bob Zuppke at Illinois, served as MAC’s coach for only one season. The Aggies had a losing record, but one of those victories was a record 109-0 rout of Olivet. Among his other stops in college coaching were at Minnesota and Butler. He also served as athletic director at Nebraska, 1945-1953. Clark is probably best known as head coach of the Detroit Lions that won the 1935 NFL title. He died in 1972 at the age of 78.
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1918 | 4-3
Head Coach: George Gauthier Oct. 5 W 21-6 Albion Oct. 12 W 66-6 Hillsdale Nov. 2 W 16-7 Western State Nov. 9 L 6-14 Purdue Nov. 16 W 13-7 Notre Dame HC Nov. 23 L 6-21 Michigan Nov. 28 L 6-7 Wisconsin
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1912 | 7-1
Head Coach: John Macklin Oct. 5 W 14-3 Oct. 12 L 7-55 Oct. 19 W 52-0 Oct. 26 W 58-0 Nov. 2 W 46-0 Nov. 9 W 61-20 Nov. 16 W 24-0 Nov. 28 W 35-20
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1916 | 4-2-1
1911 | 5-1
Head Coach: John Macklin Oct. 7 W 12-0 Oct. 14 L 3-15 Oct. 28 W 29-3 Nov. 4 W 6-0 Nov. 11 W 26-6 Nov. 30 W 17-6
Head Coach: John Macklin Oct. 3 W 35-7 Oct. 10 W 60-0 Oct. 17 L 0-3 Oct. 24 L 0-24 Oct. 31 W 75-6 Nov. 7 W 21-14 Nov. 13 W 6-3
The first Michigan State alumnus to direct an Aggie team was George Gauthier, a quarterback under John Macklin in 1912 and ’13. Though the record was only 4-3, his 1918 club produced one of the most astounding upsets in Aggie history, defeating Knute Rockne’s first Notre Dame team which starred a sophomore back named George Gipp. A year after leaving MAC, Gauthier assumed duties as athletic director and head coach at Ohio Wesleyan, a dual position he held for 34 years. He died in 1964 at the age of 74.
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An outstanding athlete at Pennsylvania, John Macklin succeeded Chester Brewer as Aggie coach. Macklin, who was said to have stood about 6-5 and weighed around 250 pounds, owned a winning percentage of .853 (29-5), which is the highest in Michigan State history. Among his greatest accomplishments were a 35-20 win over Ohio State in 1912, the first achieved by MAC over a Big Ten team; the school’s first victory over Michigan, 12-7, in 1913; a 6-3 upset win against Penn State in 1914; and a 24-0 shutout of Michigan in 1915. Macklin died in 1949 at the age of 65.
1914 | 5-2
1918 (1 SEASON) MSU RECORD: 4-3-0 (.571)
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1911-15 (5 SEASONS) MSU RECORD: 29-5-0 (.853)
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Head Coach: Chester Brewer Oct. 6 W 35-0 Detroit A.C. Oct. 8 W 11-0 Alma Oct. 15 L 3-6 Michigan Oct. 22 W 37-0 Lake Forest Oct. 29 W 17-0 Notre Dame Nov. 5 W 3-2 Marquette Nov. 19 W 62-0 Olivet
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Head Coach: John Macklin Oct. 4 W 26-0 Oct. 11 W 57-0 Oct. 18 W 12-7 Oct. 25 W 12-7 Nov. 1 W 41-0 Nov. 8 W 13-7 Nov. 15 W 19-7
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Head Coach: Chester Brewer Oct. 7 W 27-0 Detroit Oct. 9 W 34-0 Alma Oct. 16 W 28-0 Wabash Oct. 23 L 0-17 Notre Dame Oct. 30 W 29-0 Culver Nov. 6 W 51-0 DePaul Nov. 10 W 10-0 Marquette Nov. 13 W 20-0 Olivet Nov. 25 W 34-0 Detroit A.C.
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1923 | 3-5
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1920 | 4-6
Head Coach: George “Potsy” Clark Sept. 25 L 2-21 Kalamazoo Oct. 2 W 16-0 Albion Oct. 6 W 48-0 Alma Oct. 9 L 0-27 Wisconsin Oct. 16 L 0-35 Michigan Oct. 23 L 7-23 Marietta Oct. 30 W 109-0 Olivet Nov. 13 W 81-0 Chicago YMCA HC Nov. 20 L 7-35 Nebraska Nov. 25 L 0-25 Notre Dame
1921-22 (2 SEASONS) MSU RECORD: 6-10-2 (.389) Chosen to replace Potsy Clark when a deal with Notre Dame’s Knute Rockne fell through, Albert Barron became the ninth man to coach an Aggie football team. A Penn State letterwinner in 1910, ’13 and ’14, Barron had losing seasons in each of his two years in East Lansing. 1921 | 3-5
Head Coach: Albert Barron Oct. 1 W 28-0 Alma Oct. 8 L 7-24 Albion Oct. 15 L 0-30 Michigan Oct. 22 W 17-14 Western State Oct. 27 L 0-7 Marquette Nov. 5 W 14-0 South Dakota HC Nov. 12 L 2-3 Butler Nov. 24 L 0-48 Notre Dame
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1922 | 3-5-2
Head Coach: Albert Barron Sept. 30 W 33-0 Alma Oct. 7 T 7-7 Albion Oct. 14 L 0-26 Wabash Oct. 21 W 7-0 South Dakota Oct. 28 L 6-14 Indiana Nov. 4 L 0-63 Michigan Nov. 11 L 6-9 Ohio Wesleyan Nov. 18 L 0-9 Creighton Nov. 25 W 45-0 Mass. State HC Nov. 30 T 7-7 St. Louis
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1928 | 3-4-1
Head Coach: Ralph Young Sept. 29 L 0-34 Chicago Oct. 6 W 21-6 Lake Forest Oct. 13 L 0-21 Wisconsin Oct. 20 W 13-0 Albion Oct. 27 L 0-37 Michigan Nov. 3 L 14-19 Ohio Wesleyan Nov. 10 L 7-27 Creighton HC Nov. 17 W 2-0 Detroit
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1924 | 5-3
Head Coach: Ralph Young Sept. 26 W 59-0 North Central Oct. 4 W 54-3 Olivet Oct. 10 L 0-7 Michigan HC Oct. 17 W 34-3 Chicago YMCA Oct. 25 L 9-13 Northwestern Nov. 1 W 42-13 Lake Forest Nov. 8 L 3-9 St. Louis Nov. 15 W 9-0 South Dakota St.
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1926 | 3-4-1
Head Coach: Ralph Young Sept. 26 W 16-0 Adrian Oct. 2 W 9-0 Kalamazoo Oct. 9 L 3-55 Michigan Oct. 16 L 14-24 Cornell Univ. Oct. 23 T 0-0 Lake Forest Oct. 30 L 6-38 Colgate Nov. 6 W 42-14 Centre HC Nov. 20 L 7-40 Haskell Inst.
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1927 | 4-5
Head Coach: Ralph Young Sept. 24 W 12-6 Kalamazoo Oct. 1 W 27-0 Ohio University Oct. 8 L 0-21 Michigan Oct. 15 L 13-19 Cornell (lowa) Oct. 29 L 7-24 Detroit HC Nov. 5 L 7-33 Indiana Nov. 11 W 20-6 Albion Nov. 19 W 25-0 Butler Dec. 3 L 0-19 N.C. State
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1925 | 3-5
Head Coach: Ralph Young Sept. 26 W 16-0 Adrian Oct. 3 L 0-39 Michigan Oct. 10 L 0-6 Lake Forest Oct. 17 W 15-13 Centre Oct. 25 L 6-13 Penn State Nov. 1 L 0-14 Colgate Nov. 8 W 58-0 Toledo HC Nov. 15 L 10-21 Wisconsin
Head Coach: Harry Kipke Sept. 29 W 103-0 Kalamazoo Oct. 6 L 0-2 Albion Oct. 13 W 37-0 Chicago YMCA Oct. 20 L 0-16 Colgate HC Nov. 3 T 6-6 Mississippi A&M Nov. 10 L 0-39 Detroit Nov. 17 L 0-3 Michigan Nov. 24 W 7-0 N.C. State
1929-32 (4 SEASONS) MSU RECORD: 22-8-3 (.712) Jim Crowley, one of Notre Dame’s immortal Four Horsemen, joined Michigan State’s staff as its head football coach in 1929. His arrival became the catalyst which transformed a mediocre program into a nationally respected major power for the first time since the coaching era of John Macklin. “Sleepy Jim” produced four straight winning seasons for the Spartans. A pair of 0-0 ties against Michigan in 1930 and ’31 broke State’s 14-game losing streak to the Wolverines, a span which saw UM outscore MSC by a total of 392-9. A night game loss at Georgetown spoiled the Spartans’ otherwise undefeated season in 1930. He was named head coach at Fordham in 1933, becoming the architect of the “Seven Blocks of Granite.” Crowley died in 1986 at the age of 83. 1929 | 5-3
Head Coach: Jim Crowley Sept. 28 W 59-6 Alma Oct. 5 L 0-17 Michigan Oct. 12 L 0-31 Colgate Oct. 19 W 74-0 Adrian Oct. 26 W 40-6 N.C. State HC Nov. 2 W 38-0 Case Nov. 9 W 33-19 Mississippi A&M Nov. 16 L 0-25 Detroit
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1930 | 5-1-2
Head Coach: Jim Crowley Sept. 27 W 28-0 Alma Oct. 4 T 0-0 Michigan Oct. 11 W 32-0 Cincinnati Oct. 18 W 14-7 Colgate HC Oct. 25 W 45-0 Case Oct. 31 L 13-14 Georgetown % Nov. 8 W 19-11 North Dakota St. Nov. 22 T 0-0 Detroit
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% First night game in MSU history 1931 | 5-3-1
1923-27 (5 SEASONS) MSU RECORD: 18-22-1 (.451) An outstanding player for both Fielding Yost at Michigan and Amos Alonzo Stagg at Chicago, the roly-poly Ralph Young coached MAC and MSC with only moderate success. However, he brought stability to a program that badly needed it, laying the foundation on which the school’s athletic structure grew. MAC nearly surprised powerful Michigan in its stadium dedication game of 1924, losing 7-0. Young, who also was a fine track and field coach, is best known for his success as State’s athletic director, 1923-54. He died in 1962 at the age of 72.
1928 (1 SEASON) MSU RECORD: 3-4-1 (.438) Michigan football All-American Harry Kipke directed the Spartans for only one season. A Lansing (Mich.) High School graduate, he began his coaching career with a 103-0 victory over Kalamazoo College, but highlights after that were few and far between. Kipke nearly directed State to an upset victory over his alma mater, and that performance probably enticed Michigan to hire him as its coach the very next season. He died in 1972 at the age of 73.
Head Coach: Jim Crowley Sept. 26 W 74-0 Alma Oct. 3 W 47-0 Cornell (lowa) Oct. 10 L 7-20 Army Oct. 17 W 34-6 Illinois Wesleyan Oct. 24 W 6-0 Georgetown Oct. 31 L 10-15 Syracuse HC Nov. 7 W 100-0 Ripon Nov. 14 T 0-0 Michigan Nov. 21 L 13-20 Detroit
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1935 | 6-2
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1939 | 4-4-1
Head Coach: Charlie Bachman Sept. 30 W 16-0 Wayne State Oct. 7 L 13-26 Michigan Oct. 14 L 14-17 Marquette Oct. 21 L 7-20 Purdue Oct. 28 W 13-6 Illinois Wesleyan Nov. 4 W 14-3 Syracuse Nov. 11 L 0-6 Santa Clara Nov. 18 T 7-7 Indiana HC Nov. 25 W 18-7 Temple
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No football due to World War II. 1944 | 6-1
Head Coach: Charlie Bachman Sept. 30 W 40-12 Scranton Oct. 7 W 2-0 Kentucky Oct. 14 W 45-6 Kansas State Oct. 20 W 8-0 Maryland Oct. 27 W 32-0 Wayne State Nov. 4 L 7-13 Missouri Nov. 11 W 33-0 Maryland HC
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1945 | 5-3-1
Head Coach: Charlie Bachman Sept. 29 L 0-40 Michigan Oct. 6 W 7-6 Kentucky Oct. 13 W 12-7 Pittsburgh Oct. 20 W 27-7 Wayne State Oct. 27 T 13-13 Marquette Nov. 3 W 14-7 Missouri HC Nov. 10 L 7-27 Great Lakes Nov. 17 W 33-0 Penn State Nov. 23 L 7-21 Miami (Fla.)
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Head Coach: Charlie Bachman Sept. 24 W 34-6 Wayne State Oct. 1 L 0-14 Michigan Oct. 8 W 18-0 Illinois Wesleyan Oct. 15 W 26-0 West Virginia Oct. 22 W 19-12 Syracuse HC Oct. 29 L 6-7 Santa Clara Nov. 5 L 0-6 Missouri Nov. 12 W 20-14 Marquette Nov. 19 W 10-0 Temple
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1934 | 8-1
Head Coach: Charlie Bachman Sept. 29 W 33-20 Grinnell Oct. 6 W 16-0 Michigan Oct. 13 W 13-0 Carnegie Tech Oct. 20 W 39-0 Manhattan Nov. 3 W 13-7 Marquette HC Nov. 10 L 0-10 Syracuse Nov. 17 W 7-6 Detroit Nov. 24 W 6-0 Kansas Dec. 8 W 26-13 Texas A&M
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1942 | 4-3-2
Head Coach: Charlie Bachman Oct. 3 L 0-20 Michigan Oct. 10 W 46-6 Wayne State Oct. 17 L 7-28 Marquette Oct. 24 W 14-0 Great Lakes HC Oct. 31 T 7-7 Temple Nov. 7 L 13-25 Washington St. Nov. 14 W 19-6 Purdue Nov. 21 W 7-0 West Virginia Nov. 28 T 7-7 Oregon State
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Head Coach: Charlie Bachman Sept. 30 W 14-0 Grinnell Oct. 7 L 6-20 Michigan Oct. 14 W 20-12 Illinois Wesleyan Oct. 21 W 6-0 Marquette Oct. 28 W 27-3 Syracuse HC Nov. 4 T 0-0 Kansas State Nov. 11 T 0-0 Carnegie Tech Nov. 25 L 0-14 Detroit
Head Coach: Charlie Bachman Sept. 25 W 19-0 Wayne State Oct. 2 W 19-14 Michigan Oct. 9 L 0-3 Manhattan Oct. 16 W 2-0 Missouri Oct. 23 W 21-7 Marquette Oct. 30 W 16-0 Kansas Nov. 6 W 13-6 Temple Nov. 13 W 13-6 Carnegie Tech HC Nov. 27 W 14-0 San Francisco
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1933 | 4-2-2
1937 | 8-2
1941 | 5-3-1
Head Coach: Charlie Bachman Sept. 27 L 7-19 Michigan Oct. 11 W 13-7 Marquette Oct. 18 L 0-7 Santa Clara Oct. 25 W 39-6 Wayne State Nov. 1 L 0-19 Missouri HC Nov. 8 T 0-0 Purdue Nov. 15 W 46-0 Temple Nov. 22 W 31-7 Ohio Wesleyan Nov. 29 W 14-12 West Virginia
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Charlie Bachman, another Notre Dame alumnus, succeeded Jim Crowley as head football coach at Michigan State, coming to East Lansing after a successful stint at Florida. A teammate of Knute Rockne, Bachman employed the Notre Dame system and forged 10 winning seasons in 13 years. During his second season with the Spartans in 1934, he led State to an 8-1 record, which included a 16-0 victory over Michigan, the school’s first since 1915. That marked the first of four-straight wins over UM. MSC posted another 8-1 regular-season record in 1937 and received the school’s first bid to a postseason bowl game, the 1938 Orange Bowl. Among Bachman’s greatest Spartan players were guard Sid Wagner, State’s first All-American since 1915, halfback John Pingel and fullback Jack Breslin. Bachman died in 1985 at the age of 93.
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1933-46 (13 SEASONS) MSU RECORD: 70-34-10 (.658)
Head Coach: Charlie Bachman Sept. 26 W 27-0 Wayne State Oct. 3 W 21-7 Michigan Oct. 10 W 7-0 Carnegie Tech Oct. 17 W 13-0 Missouri HC Oct. 24 L 7-13 Marquette Oct. 31 T 13-13 Boston College Nov. 7 T 7-7 Temple Nov. 14 W 41-0 Kansas Nov. 21 W 7-0 Arizona
Head Coach: Charlie Bachman Oct. 5 L 14-21 Michigan Oct. 12 W 20-7 Purdue Oct. 18 L 19-21 Temple Oct. 25 T 0-0 Santa Clara HC Nov. 2 W 32-0 Kansas State Nov. 9 L 0-20 Indiana Nov. 16 L 6-7 Marquette Nov. 23 W 17-0 West Virginia
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1940 | 3-4-1
Head Coach: Charlie Bachman Sept. 28 W 41-0 Grinnell Oct. 5 W 25-6 Michigan Oct. 12 W 42-0 Kansas Oct. 19 L 6-18 Boston College Oct. 26 W 47-13 Washington (St. Louis) Nov. 2 W 12-7 Temple Nov. 9 L 7-13 Marquette HC Nov. 16 W 27-0 Loyola (Calif.) +
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Head Coach: Jim Crowley Sept. 24 W 93-0 Oct. 1 L 0-26 Oct. 8 W 27-6 Oct. 15 W 27-0 Oct. 22 W 19-13 Oct. 29 W 27-13 Nov. 5 W 20-6 Nov. 19 W 7-0
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1947-53 (7 SEASONS) MSU RECORD: 54-9-2 (.846) Former Minnesota All-American Clarence “Biggie” Munn collected an impressive 54-9-2 (.846) record during his seven seasons as head coach of the Spartans. He came to MSC directly from Syracuse where he served as head coach for only one season. Despite an inauspicious 55-0 drubbing from Michigan in his Spartan debut, Munn quickly turned things around as the team ended the 1947 campaign with a 7-2 record. Workman-like progress continued the next two seasons, but then the Spartans burst onto the national scene in 1950, finishing in the Top 10 in the final wire service polls with an 8-1 mark that included victories over third-ranked Michigan and Notre Dame. Munn compiled a 27-1 worksheet over the next three years, winning back-to-back national championships in 1951 and ’52 with identical 9-0 records. In 1952, Munn earned national Coach of the Year honors from the American Football Coaches Association after the Spartans produced wins over three ranked opponents, including No. 17 Penn State, No. 8 Purdue and No. 6 Notre Dame. MSC ran its winning streak to 28-straight games in 1953 before losing at Purdue, 6-0. In their first season of competition in the Big Ten, the Spartans grabbed a share of the 1953 league championship with a 5-1 record. MSC posted its third consecutive 9-win season in 1953, thanks to its 28-20 victory over UCLA in the 1954 Rose Bowl. In seven seasons at MSC, Munn produced 18 All-Americans, including the great two-way tackle Don Coleman. Munn was voted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1959. About a week after his team’s Rose Bowl victory, Munn stepped down from coaching to assume the duties as MSC’s athletics director. He served in that capacity for 18 years, building the Spartans into a nationally prominent football program. In 1971, a stroke forced Munn to retire from MSU and four years later in 1975, he died at the age of 66. 1947 | 7-2
Head Coach: Biggie Munn Sept. 27 L 0-55 Oct. 4 W 7-0 Oct. 11 W 21-7 Oct. 18 W 20-0 Oct. 25 L 6-7 Nov. 1 W 13-7 Nov. 8 W 28-0 Nov. 15 W 14-6 Nov. 29 W 58-19
Head Coach: Biggie Munn Sept. 25 L 7-13 Michigan H Oct. 2 W 68-21 Hawaii H Oct. 9 L 7-26 Notre Dame A Oct. 16 W 61-7 Arizona HC H Oct. 23 T 14-14 Penn State A Oct. 30 W 46-21 Oregon State A Nov. 6 W 47-0 Marquette H Nov. 13 W 48-7 Iowa State A Nov. 20 W 40-0 Washington State H Nov. 27 T 21-21 Santa Clara A
BIG TEN CO-CHAMPIONS 1953 | 9-1, 5-1 (T-1ST)
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1946 | 5-5
Head Coach: Charlie Bachman Sept. 28 W 42-0 Wayne State Oct. 5 L 20-34 Boston College Oct. 12 L 0-6 Mississippi State Oct. 19 W 19-16 Penn State Oct. 26 L 7-18 Cincinnati Nov. 2 L 14-39 Kentucky Nov. 9 L 7-55 Michigan Nov. 16 W 20-0 Marquette HC Nov. 23 W 26-14 Maryland Nov. 30 W 26-20 Washington State
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Head Coach: Biggie Munn Sept. 24 L 3-7 Michigan Oct. 1 W 48-7 Marquette Oct. 8 W 14-7 Maryland Oct. 15 W 42-13 William & Mary Oct. 22 W 24-0 Penn State HC Oct. 29 W 62-14 Temple Nov. 5 L 21-34 Notre Dame Nov. 12 L 20-25 Oregon State Nov. 19 W 75-0 Arizona
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Head Coach: Biggie Munn Sept. 23 W 38-13 Oregon State Sept. 30 W 14-7 Michigan Oct. 7 L 7-34 Maryland Oct. 14 W 33-14 William & Mary HC Oct. 21 W 34-6 Marquette Oct. 28 W 36-33 Notre Dame Nov. 4 W 35-0 Indiana Nov. 11 W 27-0 Minnesota Nov. 18 W 19-0 Pittsburgh
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97,239 22,595 49,123 38,254 51,162 49,500 22,000 52,472 35,845
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1951 | 9-0
Head Coach: Biggie Munn Sept. 22 W 6-0 Oregon State Sept. 29 W 25-0 Michigan Oct. 6 W 24-20 Ohio State Oct. 13 W 20-14 Marquette Oct. 20 W 32-21 Penn State Oct. 27 W 53-26 Pittsburgh HC Nov. 10 W 35-0 Notre Dame Nov. 17 W 30-26 Indiana Nov. 24 W 45-7 Colorado NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1952 | 9-0
Head Coach: Biggie Munn Sept. 27 W 27-13 Michigan Oct. 4 W 17-14 Oregon State Oct. 11 W 48-6 Texas A&M Oct. 18 W 48-7 Syracuse Oct. 25 W 34-7 Penn State HC Nov. 1 W 14-7 Purdue Nov. 8 W 41-14 Indiana Nov. 15 W 21-3 Notre Dame Nov. 22 W 62-13 Marquette
Head Coach: Biggie Munn Sept. 26 W 21-7 Iowa Oct. 3 W 21-0 Minnesota Oct. 10 W 26-19 TCU Oct. 17 W 47-18 Indiana HC Oct. 24 L 0-6 Purdue Oct. 31 W 34-6 Oregon State Nov. 7 W 28-13 Ohio State Nov. 14 W 14-6 Michigan Nov. 21 W 21-15 Marquette
A A H H A H A H H
ROSE BOWL Jan. 1 W 28-20
N 101,000
UCLA
47,125 61,594 51,049 51,698 35,000 51,108 82,328 52,324 42,170
HUGH DUFFY DAUGHERTY
1954-72 (19 SEASONS) MSU RECORD: 109-69-5 (.609) One of the most popular coaches in the history of college football was Michigan State’s personable Duffy Daugherty. An undergraduate star for Syracuse, he was a member of Biggie Munn’s staff there in 1946 when State hired Munn. Daugherty served initially as line coach at MSU, tutoring such Spartan standouts as Don Coleman and Frank Kush. Then, following State’s 1954 Rose Bowl victory over UCLA, Munn stepped in as athletic director and named Duffy as head coach. Daugherty’s ’55 club went 9-1 and received the Big Ten’s Rose Bowl bid, defeating UCLA, 17-14. His greatest teams, though, came in 1965 and ’66, when those two star-studded squads posted a cumulative record of 19-1-1 and two Big Ten Championships. The only loss was a 14-12 defeat at the hands of UCLA in the 1966 Rose Bowl and the lone tie was the monumental 10-10 “Game of the Century” vs. Notre Dame in ’66. Duffy’s 1965 Spartans were a defensive juggernaut and won the No. 1 ranking in the final UPI poll. During Duffy’s 19 seasons at MSU, 29 different players earned firstteam All-America honors. The list included such stars as Earl Morrall, Sherman Lewis, George Webster, Clinton Jones, Gene Washington, Bubba Smith, Brad Van Pelt and Billy Joe DuPree. Daugherty’s individual honors included National Coach of the Year laurels in both 1955 and ’65, and induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1984. Duffy died in 1987 at the age of 72, in Santa Barbara, California. 1954 | 3-6, 1-5 (T-8TH)
Head Coach: Duffy Daugherty Sept. 25 L 10-14 Iowa A Oct. 2 L 0-6 Wisconsin H Oct. 9 W 21-14 Indiana A Oct. 16 L 19-20 Notre Dame A Oct. 23 L 13-27 Purdue HC H Oct. 30 L 13-19 Minnesota A Nov. 6 W 54-6 Washington State H Nov. 13 L 7-33 Michigan A Nov. 20 W 40-10 Marquette H
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50,000 51,194 25,000 57,238 52,619 63,575 45,849 97,239 39,354
ALL-TIME RESULTS 1960 | 6-2-1, 4-2 (4TH)
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1955 | 9-1, 5-1 (2ND)
UCLA
23,000 97,239 47,586 52,007 51,851 53,529 41,000 51,605 41,814
N 100,809
1956 | 7-2, 4-2 (T-4TH)
A 55,000 A 101,001 H 58,858 A 59,378 A 71,119 H 53,647 H 56,431 A 62,478 H 34,115
H 52,162 A 40,000 A 101,001 H 64,950 H 64,353 A 49,286 H 75,391 H 65,718 H 35,989
1958 | 3-5-1, 0-5-1 (10TH)
52,639 76,434 56,793 48,468 68,811 71,040 18,000 53,647 39,032
1959 | 5-4, 4-2 (2ND)
H 49,507 A 103,234 A 59,300 H 73,480 H 54,611 A 82,130 H 58,203 H 52,628 A 40,870
32,500 61,029 77,501 60,116 24,377 64,783 70,059 54,342 19,547
N 100,087
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS | BIG TEN CHAMPIONS 1966 | 9-0-1, 7-0 (1ST)
Head Coach: Duffy Daugherty Sept. 17 W 28-10 N.C. State Sept. 24 W 42-8 Penn State Oct. 1 W 26-10 Illinois Oct. 8 W 20-7 Michigan Oct. 15 W 11-8 Ohio State Oct. 22 W 41-20 Purdue HC Oct. 29 W 22-0 Northwestern Nov. 5 W 56-7 Iowa Nov. 12 W 37-19 Indiana Nov. 19 T 10-10 Notre Dame
H H A H A H A H A H
55,418 65,763 57,747 78,833 84,282 78,004 44,304 68,711 30,096 80,011
1963 | 6-2-1, 4-1-1 (T-2ND)
Head Coach: Duffy Daugherty Sept. 28 W 31-0 North Carolina Oct. 4 L 10-13 Southern Cal Oct. 12 T 7-7 Michigan Oct. 19 W 20-3 Indiana Oct. 26 W 15-7 Northwestern Nov. 2 W 30-13 Wisconsin HC Nov. 9 W 23-0 Purdue Nov. 16 W 12-7 Notre Dame Nov. 28 L 0-13 Illinois
H 60,832 A 59,137 A 101,450 H 52,297 A 51,013 H 71,033 A 45,137 H 70,128 H 74,342
1964 | 4-5, 3-3 (6TH)
Head Coach: Duffy Daugherty Sept. 26 L 15-21 North Carolina A Oct. 3 W 17-7 Southern Cal H Oct. 10 L 10-17 Michigan H Oct. 17 L 20-27 Indiana A Oct. 24 W 24-6 Northwestern HC H Oct. 31 W 22-6 Wisconsin A Nov. 7 W 21-7 Purdue H Nov. 14 L 7-34 Notre Dame A Nov. 21 L 0-16 Illinois A
40,000 70,102 78,234 38,257 66,311 65,728 75,433 59,265 32,000
Bubba Smith (95) and Patrick Gallinagh (55) chase down Notre Dame quarterback Terry Hanratty in the 1966 “Game of the Century” that ended in a 10-10 tie. 1967 | 3-7, 3-4 (T-5TH)
Head Coach: Duffy Daugherty Sept. 23 L 7-37 Houston Sept. 30 L 17-21 Southern Cal Oct. 7 W 35-7 Wisconsin Oct. 14 W 34-0 Michigan Oct. 21 L 0-21 Minnesota Oct. 28 L 12-24 Notre Dame Nov. 4 L 7-21 Ohio State HC Nov. 11 L 13-14 Indiana Nov. 18 L 7-21 Purdue Nov. 25 W 41-27 Northwestern
H 75,833 H 75,287 H 68,516 A 103,210 A 56,554 A 59,075 H 76,235 H 71,023 A 61,364 H 45,022
BOWL HISTORY
Head Coach: Duffy Daugherty Sept. 26 L 7-9 Texas A&M Oct. 3 W 34-8 Michigan Oct. 10 L 8-37 Iowa Oct. 17 W 19-0 Notre Dame Oct. 24 W 14-6 Indiana HC Oct. 31 L 24-30 Ohio State Nov. 7 W 15-0 Purdue Nov. 14 W 15-10 Northwestern Nov. 20 L 13-18 Miami (Fla.)
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H H H A A H A A H
1962 | 5-4, 3-3 (T-5TH)
Head Coach: Duffy Daugherty Sept. 29 L 13-16 Stanford Oct. 6 W 38-6 North Carolina Oct. 13 W 28-0 Michigan Oct. 20 W 31-7 Notre Dame Oct. 27 W 26-8 Indiana Nov. 3 L 7-28 Minnesota HC Nov. 10 L 9-17 Purdue Nov. 17 W 31-7 Northwestern Nov. 24 L 6-7 Illinois
ROSE BOWL Jan. 1 L 12-14
SPARTAN HISTORY
Head Coach: Duffy Daugherty Sept. 27 W 32-12 California Oct. 4 T 12-12 Michigan Oct. 11 W 22-8 Pittsburgh Oct. 18 L 6-14 Purdue Oct. 25 L 0-16 Illinois Nov. 1 L 7-9 Wisconsin HC Nov. 8 L 0-6 Indiana Nov. 15 L 12-39 Minnesota Nov. 22 W 26-7 Kansas State
A 50,584 H 61,367 A 103,198 H 76,132 H 55,361 A 59,941 A 45,638 H 51,403 H 38,344
SPARTAN RECORDS
Head Coach: Duffy Daugherty Sept. 28 W 54-0 Indiana Oct. 5 W 19-0 California Oct. 12 W 35-6 Michigan Oct. 19 L 13-20 Purdue Oct. 26 W 19-14 Illinois HC Nov. 2 W 21-7 Wisconsin Nov. 9 W 34-6 Notre Dame Nov. 16 W 42-13 Minnesota Nov. 23 W 27-9 Kansas State
1961 | 7-2, 5-2 (3RD)
Head Coach: Duffy Daugherty Sept. 30 W 20-0 Wisconsin Oct. 7 W 31-3 Stanford Oct. 14 W 28-0 Michigan Oct. 21 W 17-7 Notre Dame Oct. 28 W 35-0 Indiana HC Nov. 4 L 0-13 Minnesota Nov. 11 L 6-7 Purdue Nov. 18 W 21-13 Northwestern Nov. 25 W 34-7 Illinois
Head Coach: Duffy Daugherty Sept. 18 W 13-3 UCLA H 51,279 Sept. 25 W 23-0 Penn State A 46,100 Oct. 2 W 22-12 Illinois H 71,237 Oct. 9 W 24-7 Michigan A 103,219 Oct. 16 W 32-7 Ohio State H 75,288 Oct. 23 W 14-10 Purdue A 62,113 Oct. 30 W 49-7 Northwestern HC H 74,215 Nov. 6 W 35-0 Iowa A 54,700 Nov. 13 W 27-13 Indiana H 75,280 Nov. 20 W 12-3 Notre Dame A 59,291
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1957 | 8-1, 5-1 (2ND)
46,140 76,490 74,493 59,133 32,322 76,520 38,481 47,022 49,102
COACHING STAFF
Head Coach: Duffy Daugherty Sept. 29 W 21-7 Stanford Oct. 6 W 9-0 Michigan Oct. 13 W 53-6 Indiana HC Oct. 20 W 47-14 Notre Dame Oct. 27 L 13-20 Illinois Nov. 3 W 33-0 Wisconsin Nov. 10 W 12-9 Purdue Nov. 17 L 13-14 Minnesota Nov. 24 W 38-17 Kansas State
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A A H H H A A H H
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS | BIG TEN CHAMPIONS 1965 | 10-1, 7-0 (1ST)
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Head Coach: Duffy Daugherty Sept. 24 W 20-13 Indiana Oct. 1 L 7-14 Michigan Oct. 8 W 38-14 Stanford Oct. 15 W 21-7 Notre Dame Oct. 22 W 21-7 Illinois HC Oct. 29 W 27-0 Wisconsin Nov. 5 W 27-0 Purdue Nov. 12 W 42-14 Minnesota Nov. 19 W 33-0 Marquette
Head Coach: Duffy Daugherty Sept. 24 T 7-7 Pittsburgh Oct. 1 W 24-17 Michigan Oct. 8 L 15-27 Iowa Oct. 15 W 21-0 Notre Dame Oct. 22 W 35-0 Indiana Oct. 29 L 10-21 Ohio State HC Nov. 5 W 17-13 Purdue Nov. 12 W 21-18 Northwestern Nov. 19 W 43-15 Detroit
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1968 | 5-5, 2-5 (7TH)
1972 | 5-5-1, 5-2-1 (4TH)
Head Coach: Duffy Daugherty Sept. 21 W 14-10 Syracuse Sept. 28 W 28-10 Baylor Oct. 5 W 39-0 Wisconsin Oct. 12 L 14-28 Michigan Oct. 19 L 13-14 Minnesota HC Oct. 26 W 21-17 Notre Dame Nov. 2 L 20-25 Ohio State Nov. 9 L 22-24 Indiana Nov. 16 L 0-9 Purdue Nov. 23 W 31-14 Northwestern
H 63,488 H 64,826 A 49,967 A 102,785 H 74,321 H 77,339 A 84,859 H 65,841 H 68,362 A 28,245
1969 | 4-6, 2-5 (9TH)
Head Coach: Duffy Daugherty Sept. 20 W 27-11 Washington Sept. 27 W 23-15 SMU Oct. 4 L 28-42 Notre Dame Oct. 11 L 21-54 Ohio State Oct. 18 W 23-12 Michigan Oct. 25 L 18-19 Iowa Nov. 1 L 0-16 Indiana HC Nov. 8 L 13-41 Purdue Nov. 15 L 10-14 Minnesota Nov. 22 W 39-7 Northwestern
H H A A H A H A H A
63,022 72,189 59,075 86,641 79,368 65,471 77,533 67,397 60,011 25,606
1970 | 4-6, 3-4 (T-5TH)
Head Coach: Duffy Daugherty Sept. 19 L 16-42 Washington A 52,000 Sept. 26 W 28-14 Washington State H 64,053 Oct. 3 L 0-29 Notre Dame H 76,103 Oct. 10 L 0-29 Ohio State H 75,511 Oct. 17 L 20-34 Michigan A 103,580 Oct. 24 W 37-0 Iowa HC H 63,482 Oct. 31 W 32-7 Indiana A 41,126 Nov. 7 W 24-14 Purdue H 61,113 Nov. 14 L 13-23 Minnesota A 42,834 Nov. 21 L 20-23 Northwestern H 46,789 Head Coach: Duffy Daugherty Sept. 11 W 10-0 Illinois Sept. 18 L 0-10 Georgia Tech Sept. 25 W 31-14 Oregon State Oct. 2 L 2-14 Notre Dame Oct. 9 L 13-24 Michigan Oct. 16 L 28-31 Wisconsin Oct. 23 W 34-3 Iowa HC Oct. 30 W 43-10 Purdue Nov. 6 W 17-10 Ohio State Nov. 13 W 40-25 Minnesota Nov. 20 L 7-28 Northwestern
H A H A H A H A A H A
42,083 50,649 62,184 59,075 80,093 74,847 60,383 63,399 86,616 61,149 30,012
1974 | 7-3-1, 6-1-1 (3RD)
A 55,493 H 77,141 A 63,934 H 77,828 A 103,735 H 62,638 A 46,852 H 58,649 H 76,264 A 33,001 H 46,140
Head Coach: Denny Stolz Sept. 14 W 41-7 Northwestern Sept. 21 W 19-0 Syracuse Sept. 28 L 14-56 UCLA Oct. 5 L 14-19 Notre Dame Oct. 12 L 7-21 Michigan Oct. 19 T 21-21 Illinois Oct. 26 W 31-7 Purdue HC Nov. 2 W 28-21 Wisconsin Nov. 9 W 16-13 Ohio State Nov. 16 W 19-10 Indiana Nov. 23 W 60-21 Iowa
1973-75 (3 SEASONS) MSU RECORD: 19-13-1 (.591) Denny Stolz, defensive coordinator under Duffy Daugherty, was the 16th man to direct Spartan football fortunes. The graduate and former head coach at Alma College started off slowly at MSU, but soon built the Spartans into a Big Ten challenger. Stolz’s second club finished a half-game behind Michigan and Ohio State in the 1974 Big Ten standings, earning him conference Coach of the Year honors. The highlight that year was an unforgettable upset victory over the top-ranked Buckeyes at Spartan Stadium. His final MSU team tied for third in the conference standings with the major accomplishment an upset victory at Notre Dame. Stolz left MSU following the 1975 season. He coached at Bowling Green State, 197785, and then served as head coach at San Diego State, 1986-88. 1973 | 5-6, 4-4 (T-4TH)
Head Coach: Denny Stolz Sept. 15 L 10-14 Northwestern Sept. 22 W 14-8 Syracuse Sept. 29 L 21-34 UCLA Oct. 6 L 10-14 Notre Dame Oct. 13 L 0-31 Michigan Oct. 20 L 3-6 Illinois Oct. 27 W 10-7 Purdue Nov. 3 W 21-0 Wisconsin HC Nov. 10 L 0-35 Ohio State Nov. 17 W 10-9 Indiana Nov. 24 W 15-6 Iowa
A A H A H H A H A H A
27,305 21,821 60,850 59,075 78,263 63,303 55,291 54,010 87,600 50,116 31,119
Head Coach: Denny Stolz Sept. 13 L 0-21 Ohio State Sept. 20 W 14-13 Miami (Ohio) Sept. 27 W 37-15 N.C. State Oct. 4 W 10-3 Notre Dame Oct. 11 L 6-16 Michigan Oct. 18 W 38-15 Minnesota Oct. 25 L 19-21 Illinois HC Nov. 1 L 10-20 Purdue Nov. 8 W 14-6 Indiana Nov. 15 W 47-14 Northwestern Nov. 22 W 27-23 Iowa
H H H A H A H A A H A
80,383 61,444 59,111 59,075 79,776 39,202 66,223 57,104 31,930 54,432 42,300
DARRYL ROGERS
1976-79 (4 SEASONS) MSU RECORD: 24-18-2 (.568) Darryl Rogers joined the Spartan football staff following stints at Hayward State and San Jose State in California. Like the two men who preceeded him at Michigan State, Rogers’ first team struggled a bit, but he bounced back big in season number two. The Spartans, who set a conference record for offensive proficiency, finished a half-game behind Michigan and Ohio State with a 6-1-1 Big Ten record. In 1978, MSU shared the Big Ten title with the Wolverines, earning Rogers Big Ten Coach of the Year honors. NCAA probation prohibited State from going to the Rose Bowl. Following the 1979 season, he left MSU for the head coaching position at Arizona State. Following his stint with the Sun Devils from 1980-84, Rogers signed as head coach of the Detroit Lions, 1985-88. During the 1991 season, he served as the head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He served as the athletic director at Southern Connecticut State for 10 years, retiring in 2003. 1976 | 4-6-1, 3-5 (T-7TH)
THE UNIVERSITY
Head Coach: Darryl Rogers Sept. 11 L 21-49 Ohio State Sept. 18 W 21-10 Wyoming Sept. 25 T 31-31 N.C. State Oct. 2 L 6-24 Notre Dame Oct. 9 L 10-42 Michigan Oct. 16 L 10-14 Minnesota HC Oct. 23 W 31-23 Illinois Oct. 30 W 45-13 Purdue Nov. 6 W 23-0 Indiana Nov. 13 L 21-42 Northwestern Nov. 20 L 17-30 Iowa Levi Jackson’s 88-yard touchdown run with 3:17 left in the game gave Michigan State a 16-13 victory over top-ranked Ohio State on Nov. 9, 1974.
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H 49,103 H 66,847 A 44,026 H 77,431 A 104,682 A 55,677 H 63,321 A 78,848 H 78,533 A 25,492 H 51,002
1975 | 7-4, 4-4 (T-3RD)
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1971 | 6-5, 5-3 (T-3RD)
Head Coach: Duffy Daugherty Sept. 16 W 24-0 Illinois Sept. 23 L 16-21 Georgia Tech Sept. 30 L 6-51 Southern Cal Oct. 7 L 0-16 Notre Dame Oct. 14 L 0-10 Michigan Oct. 21 W 31-0 Wisconsin HC Oct. 28 T 6-6 Iowa Nov. 4 W 22-12 Purdue Nov. 11 W 19-12 Ohio State Nov. 18 L 10-14 Minnesota Nov. 25 W 24-14 Northwestern
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A 86,509 H 57,183 A 38,300 H 77,081 A 104,211 H 56,166 A 52,680 H 52,222 H 50,376 A 15,204 H 48,412
ALL-TIME RESULTS 1977 | 7-3-1, 6-1-1 (3RD)
1980 | 3-8, 2-6 (9TH)
Head Coach: Darryl Rogers 19-14 21-23 34-16 6-16 14-24 13-13 9-7 49-20 29-10 44-3 22-16
Purdue Washington State Wyoming Notre Dame Michigan Indiana Wisconsin Illinois HC Minnesota Northwestern Iowa
H H H A H A A H A H A
53,014 50,263 56,214 59,075 78,183 36,982 79,203 70,589 30,600 61,238 43,700
A 46,377 A 30,431 H 75,123 H 76,821 A 105,263 H 76,173 A 69,231 H 77,153 H 60,157 A 30,329 H 55,123
1981 | 5-6, 4-5 (T-6TH)
BIG TEN CO-CHAMPIONS 1978 | 8-3, 7-1 (T-1ST)
1979 | 5-6, 3-5 (T-7TH)
71,125 76,123 78,582 59,075 79,311 77,083 79,561 87,747 20,193 75,433 56,320
1982 | 2-9, 2-7 (T-8TH)
Head Coach: Muddy Waters Sept. 11 L 16-23 Illinois Sept. 18 L 10-31 Ohio State Sept. 25 L 22-25 Miami (Fla.) Oct. 2 L 3-11 Notre Dame Oct. 9 L 17-31 Michigan Oct. 16 L 23-24 Wisconsin Oct. 23 L 21-24 Purdue HC Oct. 30 W 22-14 Indiana Nov. 6 L 24-28 Northwestern Nov. 13 W 26-7 Minnesota Nov. 20 L 18-24 Iowa
A 66,152 H 73,483 A 26,478 H 77,119 A 106,113 A 78,187 H 66,707 A 38,571 H 53,513 A 57,146 H 50,103
GEORGE PERLES FRANK “MUDDY” WATERS
CHERRY BOWL Dec. 22 L 6-10
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70,332
Head Coach: George Perles Sept. 14 W 12-3 Arizona State Sept. 21 L 10-27 Notre Dame Sept. 28 W 7-3 Western Mich. Oct. 5 L 31-35 Iowa Oct. 12 L 0-31 Michigan Oct. 19 L 17-30 Illinois HC Oct. 26 W 28-24 Purdue Nov. 2 W 31-26 Minnesota Nov. 9 W 35-16 Indiana Nov. 16 W 32-0 Northwestern Nov. 23 W 41-7 Wisconsin
H A H A H H A H A H A
62,797 59,075 63,829 66,044 78,325 76,438 67,660 63,578 24,764 55,439 56,854
ALL-AMERICAN BOWL Dec. 31 L 14-17 Georgia Tech
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45,000
Army
1985 | 7-5, 5-3 (T-4TH)
1986 | 6-5, 4-4 (T-5TH)
Head Coach: George Perles Sept. 13 L 17-20 Arizona State Sept. 20 W 20-15 Notre Dame Sept. 27 W 45-10 Western Mich. Oct. 4 L 21-24 Iowa Oct. 11 L 6-27 Michigan Oct. 18 W 29-21 Illinois Oct. 25 W 37-3 Purdue HC Nov. 1 W 52-23 Minnesota Nov. 8 L 14-17 Indiana Nov. 15 L 21-24 Northwestern Nov. 22 W 23-13 Wisconsin
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A 70,689 H 79,895 H 65,907 H 75,102 A 106,141 A 75,083 H 77,063 A 57,408 H 64,973 A 26,711 H 60,285
BOWL HISTORY
Frank “Muddy” Waters became only the second former Michigan State player to coach the Spartans. The personable coach was named head man at MSU one day before his 57th birthday, following a highly successful career at Hillsdale College and Saginaw Valley State. Waters compiled a 138-46-5 record in 20 seasons at Hillsdale (1954-73) and a 25-26-2 mark in five years at Saginaw Valley (1975-79), while building the program from scratch. Three Spartans – Ray Stachowicz, Morten Andersen and James Burroughs – won All-America honors during Muddy’s tenure at MSU. Thanks to his contributions to small college football in Michigan, Waters was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2000. He died in 2006 at the age of 83.
Former Spartan gridder and assistant coach George Perles saw his dream of becoming head coach of the MSU football program come true when he was named to the position on Dec. 3, 1982. After posting just 10 wins in three seasons prior to his arrival, Perles helped return MSU to national prominence with two bowl appearances in his first three seasons. In 1987, Perles and the Spartans captured the Big Ten title and made the program’s first Rose Bowl appearance since 1966. The Spartans topped USC, 20-17, ending the year at 9-2-1, the most victories by an MSU squad since 1966, along with a No. 8 national ranking. His efforts that season earned him Football News’ Coach of the Year honors. The Rose Bowl began a string of four-straight bowl appearances which included triumphs in the 1989 Aloha and ’90 John Hancock Bowls. The architect of the dominating Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense during the Super Bowl years (197475-78-79), 50 of his players were selected in the NFL Draft, including nine first-rounders. He guided the Spartans to a Big Ten slate of 53-42-3, and to seven bowl games. In 2007, Perles was inducted into
A 35,825 H 76,919 A 75,762 H 64,819 A 105,612 H 63,890 H 75,133 A 47,427 H 63,619 A 65,887 H 61,702
HONORS & AWARDS
1980-82 (3 SEASONS) MSU RECORD: 10-23-0 (.303)
1983-94 (12 SEASONS) MSU RECORD: 68-67-4 (.504)
1984 | 6-6, 5-4 (T-6TH)
Head Coach: George Perles Sept. 8 W 24-21 Colorado Sept. 15 L 20-24 Notre Dame Sept. 22 L 7-40 Illinois Sept. 29 L 10-13 Purdue Oct. 6 W 19-7 Michigan Oct. 13 W 13-6 Indiana HC Oct. 20 L 20-23 Ohio State Oct. 27 W 20-13 Minnesota Nov. 3 W 27-10 Northwestern Nov. 10 W 17-16 Iowa Nov. 17 L 10-20 Wisconsin
SPARTAN HISTORY
H H H A H A H A A H A
54,945 87,084 64,323 59,075 77,923 67,652 69,877 60,131 24,104 56,571 60,103
SPARTAN RECORDS
Head Coach: Darryl Rogers Sept. 8 W 33-16 Illinois Sept. 15 W 41-17 Oregon Sept. 22 W 24-21 Miami (Ohio) Sept. 29 L 3-27 Notre Dame Oct. 6 L 7-21 Michigan Oct. 13 L 29-38 Wisconsin Oct. 20 L 7-14 Purdue HC Oct. 27 L 0-42 Ohio State Nov. 3 W 42-7 Northwestern Nov. 10 W 31-17 Minnesota Nov. 17 L 23-33 Iowa
H A H A H H A H A H A
56,835 59,075 75,867 69,203 78,033 46,088 89,104 76,481 27,463 72,528 54,204
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A 60,365 H 74,511 A 65,319 H 77,087 A 105,132 H 76,013 H 70,114 A 48,077 H 72,122 A 14,157 H 57,007
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COACHING STAFF
Head Coach: Darryl Rogers Sept. 16 L 14-21 Purdue Sept. 23 W 49-21 Syracuse Sept. 29 L 9-30 Southern Cal Oct. 7 L 25-29 Notre Dame Oct. 14 W 24-15 Michigan Oct. 21 W 49-14 Indiana HC Oct. 28 W 55-2 Wisconsin Nov. 4 W 59-19 Illinois Nov. 11 W 33-9 Minnesota Nov. 18 W 52-3 Northwestern Nov. 25 W 42-7 Iowa
Head Coach: Muddy Waters Sept. 12 L 17-27 Illinois Sept. 19 L 13-27 Ohio State Sept. 26 W 10-7 Bowling Green Oct. 3 L 7-20 Notre Dame Oct. 10 L 20-38 Michigan Oct. 17 W 33-14 Wisconsin HC Oct. 24 L 26-27 Purdue Oct. 31 W 26-3 Indiana Nov. 7 W 61-14 Northwestern Nov. 14 W 43-36 Minnesota Nov. 21 L 7-36 Iowa
1983 | 4-6-1, 2-6-1 (7TH)
Head Coach: George Perles Sept. 10 W 23-17 Colorado Sept. 17 W 28-23 Notre Dame Sept. 24 L 10-20 Illinois Oct. 1 T 29-29 Purdue Oct. 8 L 0-42 Michigan Oct. 15 L 12-24 Indiana Oct. 22 L 11-21 Ohio State Oct. 29 W 34-10 Minnesota HC Nov. 5 W 9-3 Northwestern Nov. 12 L 6-12 Iowa Nov. 19 L 0-32 Wisconsin
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the Western Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame and the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame. (Career record reflects five 1994 wins forfeited by MSU as part of 1996 self-imposed sanctions.)
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Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19
Head Coach: Muddy Waters Sept. 13 L 17-20 Illinois Sept. 20 L 7-35 Oregon Sept. 27 W 33-7 Western Mich. Oct. 4 L 21-26 Notre Dame Oct. 11 L 23-27 Michigan Oct. 18 L 7-17 Wisconsin HC Oct. 25 L 25-36 Purdue Nov. 1 L 16-48 Ohio State Nov. 8 W 42-10 Northwestern Nov. 15 W 30-12 Minnesota Nov. 22 L 0-41 Iowa
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BIG TEN CHAMPIONS 1987 | 9-2-1, 7-0-1 (1ST)
Head Coach: George Perles Sept. 7 W 27-13 Southern Cal Sept. 19 L 8-31 Notre Dame Sept. 26 L 3-31 Florida State Oct. 3 W 19-14 Iowa Oct. 10 W 17-11 Michigan Oct. 17 W 38-0 Northwestern Oct. 24 T 14-14 Illinois HC Oct. 31 W 13-7 Ohio State Nov. 7 W 45-3 Purdue Nov. 14 W 27-3 Indiana Nov. 21 W 30-9 Wisconsin ROSE BOWL Jan. 1 W 20-17
SPARTAN RECORDS SPARTAN HISTORY HONORS & AWARDS BOWL HISTORY THE UNIVERSITY
77,922 59,075 76,887 67,700 77,424 29,113 76,513 89,915 76,933 76,411 45,385
N 103,847
1988 | 6-5-1, 6-1-1 (2ND)
Head Coach: George Perles Sept. 10 L 13-17 Rutgers H 70,693 Sept. 17 L 3-20 Notre Dame H 77,472 Sept. 24 L 7-30 Florida State A 61,757 Oct. 1 T 10-10 Iowa H 76,348 Oct. 8 L 3-17 Michigan A 106,208 Oct. 15 W 36-3 Northwestern HC H 76,952 Oct. 22 W 28-2 Illinois A 65,771 Oct. 29 W 20-10 Ohio State H 77,111 Nov. 5 W 48-3 Purdue A 55,639 Nov. 12 W 38-12 Indiana A 50,738 Nov. 19 W 36-0 Wisconsin H 76,372 GATOR BOWL Jan. 1 L 27-34
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Georgia
N
76,236
Head Coach: George Perles Sept. 16 W 49-0 Miami (Ohio) Sept. 23 L 13-21 Notre Dame Sept. 30 L 20-26 Miami (Fla.) Oct. 7 W 17-14 Iowa Oct. 14 L 7-10 Michigan Oct. 21 L 10-14 Illinois HC Oct. 28 W 28-21 Purdue Nov. 4 W 51-20 Indiana Nov. 11 W 21-7 Minnesota Nov. 18 W 76-14 Northwestern Nov. 25 W 31-3 Wisconsin
H A H A H H A A H H A
66,474 59,075 76,217 67,700 76,913 76,216 41,402 51,567 73,259 64,817 29,776
ALOHA BOWL Dec. 25 W 33-13
N
50,000
1989 | 8-4, 6-2 (T-3RD)
Hawaii
BIG TEN CO-CHAMPIONS 1990 | 8-3-1, 6-2 (T-1ST)
Head Coach: George Perles Sept. 15 T 23-23 Syracuse Sept. 22 L 19-20 Notre Dame Sept. 29 W 34-10 Rutgers Oct. 6 L 7-12 Iowa Oct. 13 W 28-27 Michigan Oct. 20 L 13-15 Illinois Oct. 27 W 55-33 Purdue HC Nov. 3 W 45-20 Indiana Nov. 10 W 28-16 Minnesota Nov. 17 W 29-22 Northwestern Nov. 24 W 14-9 Wisconsin
A 49,822 H 80,401 A 26,188 H 76,873 A 106,188 A 70,398 H 77,343 H 74,261 A 38,731 A 24,953 H 60,517
JOHN HANCOCK BOWL Dec. 31 W 17-16 Southern Cal
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50,562
Head Coach: George Perles Sept. 14 L 3-20 Central Michigan Sept. 21 L 10-49 Notre Dame Sept. 28 L 7-14 Rutgers Oct. 5 L 0-31 Indiana Oct. 12 L 28-45 Michigan Oct. 19 W 20-12 Minnesota HC Oct. 26 L 17-27 Ohio State Nov. 2 L 13-16 Northwestern Nov. 9 W 20-7 Wisconsin Nov. 16 L 17-27 Purdue Nov. 23 W 27-24 Illinois
NICK SABAN
H A H A H H A H A A H
71,629 59,075 67,636 46,882 80,157 75,097 94,341 64,991 41,074 30,744 61,721
1992 | 5-6, 5-3 (3RD)
Head Coach: George Perles Sept. 12 L 20-24 Central Michigan Sept. 19 L 31-52 Notre Dame Sept. 26 L 0-14 Boston College Oct. 3 W 42-31 Indiana HC Oct. 10 L 10-35 Michigan Oct. 17 W 20-15 Minnesota Oct. 24 L 17-27 Ohio State Oct. 31 W 27-26 Northwestern Nov. 7 W 26-10 Wisconsin Nov. 14 W 35-13 Purdue Nov. 21 L 10-14 Illinois
H 65,123 H 76,188 A 32,498 H 65,516 A 106,788 A 35,594 H 70,037 A 31,101 H 45,219 H 36,803 A 40,552
Nick Saban became the 20th head football coach in MSU history on Dec. 3, 1994, following a highly successful NFL stint with the Cleveland Browns. As the Browns’ defensive coordinator, he led the NFL’s stingiest scoring defense in 1994 as that unit allowed the sixth-fewest points in league history. His winning ways continued at Michigan State, as he promptly became the first Spartan coach to lead his teams to bowl games in each of his first three seasons, including the 1995 Independence, ’96 Sun and ’97 Aloha Bowls. The Spartans returned to national prominence in 1999, going 9-2, and earning a trip to the 2000 Florida Citrus Bowl. Prior to the bowl game, Saban left to take the head coaching job at LSU. Saban previously coached at MSU, serving as an assistant coach from 1983-87, helping the Spartans to the 1987 Big Ten and ’88 Rose Bowl championships. 1995 | 6-5-1, 4-3-1 (5TH)
1993 | 6-6, 4-4 (7TH)
Head Coach: George Perles Sept. 11 W 31-14 Kansas Sept. 18 L 14-36 Notre Dame Sept. 25 W 48-34 Central Michigan Oct. 9 W 17-7 Michigan Oct. 16 L 21-28 Ohio State Oct. 23 W 24-10 Iowa HC Oct. 30 L 0-10 Indiana Nov. 6 W 31-29 Northwestern Nov. 13 W 27-24 Purdue Nov. 27 L 37-38 Penn State Dec. 4 L 20-41 Wisconsin (Tokyo, Japan) LIBERTY BOWL Dec. 28 L 7-18
1995-99 (5 SEASONS) MSU RECORD: 34-24-1 (.585)
Louisville
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N
53,797 59,075 66,533 78,311 93,989 64,726 40,110 52,073 31,792 53,482 51,500
34,216
1994 | 0-11#, 4-4 (T-5TH)
Head Coach: George Perles Sept. 10 L 10-17 Kansas Sept. 17 L 20-21 Notre Dame Sept. 24 W 45-10# Miami (Ohio) Oct. 1 W 29-10# Wisconsin HC Oct. 8 L 20-40 Michigan Oct. 15 L 7-23 Ohio State Oct. 22 L 14-19 Iowa Oct. 29 W 27-21# Indiana Nov. 5 W 35-17# Northwestern Nov. 12 W 42-30# Purdue Nov. 26 L 31-59 Penn State
A 48,100 H 74,183 H 61,224 H 71,234 A 106,272 H 74,585 A 68,532 H 60,773 A 22,648 H 60,164 A 96,493
# Each win forfeited by MSU as part of 1996 self-imposed sanctions. (Big Ten record prior to forfeits.)
Head Coach: Nick Saban Sept. 9 L 10-50 Nebraska Sept. 16 W 30-7 Louisville Sept. 23 T 35-35 Purdue Sept. 30 W 25-21 Boston College Oct. 7 L 7-21 Iowa HC Oct. 14 W 27-21 Illinois Oct. 21 W 34-31 Minnesota Oct. 28 L 14-45 Wisconsin Nov. 4 W 28-25 Michigan Nov. 11 W 31-13 Indiana Nov. 25 L 20-24 Penn State
H A A H H A H A H A H
73,891 34,027 43,070 72,981 73,732 65,653 70,123 78,043 74,667 24,027 66,189
INDEPENDENCE BOWL Dec. 29 L 26-45 Louisiana State N
48,835
1996 | 6-6, 5-3 (T-5TH)
Head Coach: Nick Saban Aug. 31 W 52-14 Purdue H 72,511 Sept. 7 L 14-55 Nebraska A 75,000 Sept. 21 L 20-30 Louisville H 70,311 Sept. 28 W 47-0 Eastern Michigan H 69,941 Oct. 5 L 30-37 Iowa A 70,397 Oct. 12 W 42-14 Illinois HC H 71,639 Oct. 19 W 27-9 Minnesota A 45,434 Oct. 26 W 30-13 Wisconsin H 69,217 Nov. 2 L 29-45 Michigan A 106,381 Nov. 9 W 38-15 Indiana H 64,719 Nov. 23 L 29-32 Penn State A 96,263 SUN BOWL Dec. 31 L 0-38
Stanford
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42,721
Head Coach: Nick Saban Sept. 6 W 42-10 Western Michigan Sept. 13 W 51-21 Memphis Sept. 20 W 23-7 Notre Dame Oct. 4 W 31-10 Minnesota HC Oct. 11 W 38-6 Indiana Oct. 18 L 17-19 Northwestern Oct. 25 L 7-23 Michigan Nov. 1 L 13-37 Ohio State Nov. 8 L 21-22 Purdue Nov. 22 W 27-17 Illinois Nov. 29 W 49-14 Penn State
H H A H A A H H A A H
72,317 72,131 80,225 75,263 35,082 47,129 79,687 74,903 55,539 30,087 73,623
ALOHA BOWL Dec. 25 L 23-51
N
44,598
1997 | 7-5, 4-3 (T-6TH)
Washington
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2000 | 5-6, 2-6 (T-9TH)
*20T 1999 | 10-2, 6-2 (T-2ND)
Florida
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62,011
BOBBY WILLIAMS
73,879 80,795 40,103 73,680 47,385 79,108 75,262 73,990 55,660 72,658 72,823
SILICON VALLEY FOOTBALL CLASSIC Dec. 31 W 44-35 Fresno State N
30,456
JOHN L. SMITH
2002 | 4-8, 2-6 (T-8TH)
Head Coach: Bobby Williams/Morris Watts Aug. 31 W 56-7 Eastern Michigan H 73,927 Sept. 7 W 27-10 Rice H 74,014 Sept. 14 L 22-46 California H 72,634 Sept. 21 L 17-21 Notre Dame H 75,182 Sept. 28 W 39-24 Northwestern H 74,215 Oct. 12 L 16-44 Iowa A 69,021 Oct. 19 L 7-28 Minnesota HC H 74,232 Oct. 26 L 24-42 Wisconsin H 74,507 Nov. 2 L 3-49 Michigan A 111,542 Nov. 9 W 56-21 Indiana A 29,253 Nov. 16 L 42-45 Purdue H 72,828 Nov. 23 L 7-61 Penn State A 108,755
2003-06 (4 SEASONS) MSU RECORD: 22-26 (.458)
2003 | 8-5, 5-3 (T-4TH)
ALAMO BOWL Dec. 29 L 3-17
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Renaldo Hill’s interception in the end zone on a fourth-and-10 play iced Michigan State’s 28-24 upset victory over top-ranked and previously undefeated Ohio State in Columbus on Nov. 7, 1998. It marked the Spartans’ first win over a top-ranked team since beating Michigan in 1990.
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H 72,923 H 72,579 H 72,387 A 80,795 H 72,276 H 72,398 A 47,509 A 38,778 H 75,129 A 105,194 A 79,256 H 72,119
BOWL HISTORY
Head Coach: John L. Smith Aug. 30 W 26-21 Western Michigan Sept. 6 W 44-28 Rutgers Sept. 13 L 19-20 Louisiana Tech Sept. 20 W 22-16 Notre Dame Sept. 27 W 20-10 Iowa Oct. 4 W 31-3 Indiana HC Oct. 11 W 49-14 Illinois Oct. 18 W 44-38 Minnesota Nov. 1 L 20-27 Michigan Nov. 8 L 23-33 Ohio State Nov. 15 L 21-56 Wisconsin Nov. 22 W 41-10 Penn State
HONORS & AWARDS
John L. Smith became Michigan State University’s 23rd head football coach on Dec. 19, 2002. Smith, who inherited a team that went 4-8 in 2002, produced an 8-4 regular-season record in 2003 and earned Dave McClain (Big Ten) Coach of the Year honors. His eight wins marked the most by a first-year coach in Spartan history. Smith came to Michigan State following five seasons at Louisville (1998-2002) where he put together a 41-21 worksheet (.661), including five straight bowl appearances and back-to-back C-USA titles in 2000-01. He posted a 16-18 ledger (.471) in three seasons at Utah State (1995-97) while leading the Aggies to consecutive Big West Conference crowns in 1996-97. His six-year mark of 53-21 (.716) at Idaho (1989-94) included five NCAA I-AA playoff appearances and five Top 20 finishes.
SPARTAN HISTORY
Bobby Williams became the 21st head coach in Spartan history when he assumed control of the team on Dec. 5, 1999, after Nick Saban left for LSU. Prior to taking over as head coach, Williams coached Michigan State’s running backs for 10 years. He made his head-coaching debut on Jan. 1, 2000, and led the Spartans to a last-second victory over No. 10 Florida, 37-34, in the Florida Citrus Bowl. With MSU’s 44-35 triumph over No. 20 Fresno State in the 2001 Silicon Valley Football Classic, Williams became the first head coach in Spartan football history to win his first two bowl games.
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Michigan State veteran offensive coordinator Morris Watts served as interim head coach for the final three games of the 2002 season. Watts made his head-coaching debut on Nov. 9, 2002, and led the Spartans to a 56-21 victory at Indiana, snapping a four-game losing streak. He became the 11th head coach in school history to produce a win in his Spartan debut. Watts enjoyed three stints as MSU’s offensive coordinator, holding that position for a total of 12 seasons (1986-90, 1992-94 and 1999-2002). He returned to Michigan State in 1999 following a fouryear tenure as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at LSU (1995-98).
SPARTAN RECORDS
1999-2002 (3 SEASONS) MSU RECORD: 16-17 (.485)
2001 | 7-5, 3-5 (T-8TH)
Head Coach: Bobby Williams Sept. 8 W 35-21 Central Michigan Sept. 22 W 17-10 Notre Dame Sept. 29 L 26-27 Northwestern Oct. 13 W 31-28 Iowa HC Oct. 20 L 19-28 Minnesota Oct. 27 W 42-28 Wisconsin Nov. 3 W 26-24 Michigan Nov. 10 L 28-37 Indiana Nov. 17 L 14-24 Purdue Nov. 24 L 37-42 Penn State Dec. 1 W 55-7 Missouri
2002 (INTERIM) MSU RECORD: 1-2 (.333)
2014 RECAP
CITRUS BOWL Jan. 1 W 37-34
72,923 72,569 80,012 52,417 73,629 76,895 68,216 78,469 74,639 30,045 74,231
H 72,983 A 55,289 H 74,714 H 73,128 A 63,290 H 74,863 A 111,514 H 73,826 A 98,406 H 74,624 A 96,070
COACHING STAFF
Head Coach: Nick Saban/Bobby Williams Sept. 2 W 27-20 Oregon H Sept. 11 W 51-7 Eastern Michigan H Sept. 18 W 23-13 Notre Dame A Sept. 25 W 27-10 Illinois A Oct. 2 W 49-3 Iowa HC H Oct. 9 W 34-31 Michigan H Oct. 16 L 28-52 Purdue A Oct. 23 L 10-40 Wisconsin A Nov. 6 W 23-7 Ohio State H Nov. 13 W 34-0 Northwestern A Nov. 20 W 35-28 Penn State H
MORRIS WATTS
2015 SPARTANS
H 68,624 A 43,634 H 74,267 A 111,238 H 70,905 H 73,425 A 41,327 H 67,473 A 93,595 H 69,010 H 67,285 A 96,358
Head Coach: Bobby Williams Sept. 9 W 34-24 Marshall Sept. 16 W 13-10 Missouri Sept. 23 W 27-21 Notre Dame Sept. 30 L 17-37 Northwestern Oct. 7 L 16-21 Iowa Oct. 14 L 10-17 Wisconsin HC Oct. 21 L 0-14 Michigan Oct. 28 W 14-10 Illinois Nov. 4 L 13-27 Ohio State Nov. 11 W 30-10 Purdue Nov. 18 L 23-42 Penn State
2015 OUTLOOK
Head Coach: Nick Saban Aug. 29 L 16-23 Colorado State Sept. 5 L 14-48 Oregon Sept. 12 W 45-23 Notre Dame Sept. 26 L 17-29 Michigan Oct. 3 W 38-7 Central Michigan Oct. 10 W 38-31* Indiana HC Oct. 24 L 18-19 Minnesota Oct. 31 W 29-5 Northwestern Nov. 7 W 28-24 Ohio State Nov. 14 L 24-25 Purdue Nov. 21 W 41-9 Illinois Nov. 28 L 28-51 Penn State
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2004 | 5-7, 4-4 (T-5TH)
Head Coach: John L. Smith Sept. 4 L 14-19 Rutgers Sept. 11 W 24-7 Central Michigan Sept. 18 L 24-31 Notre Dame Sept. 25 W 30-20 Indiana Oct. 2 L 16-38 Iowa Oct. 9 W 38-25 Illinois Oct. 16 W 51-17 Minnesota HC Oct. 30 L 37-45* Michigan Nov. 6 L 19-32 Ohio State Nov. 13 W 49-14 Wisconsin Nov. 20 L 13-37 Penn State Dec. 4 L 38-41 Hawaii
A H H A A H H A H H A A
42,612 72,908 74,962 24,471 70,397 72,441 72,383 111,609 72,222 76,697 101,486 41,654
*3OT
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2005 | 5-6, 2-6 (9TH)
Head Coach: John L. Smith Sept. 3 W 49-14 Kent State H 73,949 Sept. 10 W 42-14 Hawaii H 74,043 Sept. 17 W 44-41* Notre Dame A 80,795 Sept. 24 W 61-14 Illinois A 51,469 Oct. 1 L 31-34* Michigan H 79,401 Oct. 15 L 24-35 Ohio State A 105,122 Oct. 22 L 14-49 Northwestern HC H 74,636 Oct. 29 W 46-15 Indiana H 74,063 Nov. 5 L 21-28 Purdue A 62,467 Nov. 12 L 18-41 Minnesota A 45,187 Nov. 19 L 22-31 Penn State H 75,005 *OT
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SPARTAN RECORDS
2006 | 4-8, 1-7 (T-10TH)
Head Coach: John L. Smith Sept. 2 W 27-17 Idaho Sept. 9 W 52-20 Eastern Michigan Sept. 16 W 38-23 Pittsburgh Sept. 23 L 37-40 Notre Dame Sept. 30 L 20-23 Illinois HC Oct. 7 L 13-31 Michigan Oct. 14 L 7-38 Ohio State Oct. 21 W 41-38 Northwestern Oct. 28 L 21-46 Indiana Nov. 4 L 15-17 Purdue Nov. 11 L 18-31 Minnesota Nov. 18 L 13-17 Penn State
H 70,711 H 69,856 A 47,956 H 80,193 H 71,268 A 111,349 H 73,498 A 29,387 A 36,444 H 65,398 H 64,807 A 108,607
Bowl Game against No. 5 Stanford, 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic against No. 4 Baylor), which also ties a Big Ten record. In the past two seasons alone, the Spartans have collected a 24-3 record - tied for the third-most wins among FBS schools and the most ever in a two-year span at MSU - and are the only program in the nation to win a Bowl Championship Series game during the 2013 season (Rose Bowl Game over No. 5 Stanford) and a New Year’s Six Game last season (Cotton Bowl Classic over No. 4 Baylor). That success has propelled Michigan State to back-to-back top-five finishes in the national polls (No. 3 in 2013, No. 5 in 2014), a first for the program since 1965-66. Michigan State had a record-breaking season in 2013, as the Spartans won a school-record 13 games, defeated No. 5 Stanford in the 100th Rose Bowl Game, beat No. 2 Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game, and finished No. 3 in the Associated Press and USA TODAY polls, the highest finish for the program since 1966. For his efforts, Dantonio was named Big Ten Coach of the Year for the second time in his career. The 59-year-old Dantonio owns a 75-31 record (.708) at Michigan State since his arrival in 2007, and already ranks among MSU’s all-time leaders in career wins (second) and winning percentage (fourth). He is the only coach in MSU history to lead multiple teams to double-digit win seasons. Dantonio also ranks first in school history in bowl appearances (school-record eight in a row and counting), bowl wins (four) and conference winning percentage (.703, 45-19 record, minimum 10 games). He won his 71st game at MSU on Oct. 25, 2014, against Michigan to become MSU’s second alltime winningest coach (record: Duffy Daugherty, 109). The Spartans extended their school record by playing in a bowl game for the eighth consecutive season in 2014 with a thrilling 42-41, 20-point comeback win over Baylor in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic. Dantonio has coached in 19 bowl games during his career, including five in a traditional New Year’s Day game as head coach at MSU (2009 Capital One Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl, 2012 Outback Bowl, 2014 Rose Bowl, 2015 Cotton Bowl). Dantonio’s eight-game bowl streak at Michigan State is tied for the seventh longest
by an active head coach at the same school and is the longest in the Big Ten. Dantonio is one of just four Spartan head coaches to coach in at least 100 games at MSU (Duffy Daugherty: 183; George Perles: 139; Charlie Bachman: 114; Dantonio: 106); he also is the third-longest tenured coach in the Big Ten and 16th longest in the FBS. A two-time Big Ten Coach of the Year (2010, 2013), Dantonio has led Michigan State to Top 25 finishes five times in his tenure (2008: No. 24 both polls; 2010: No. 14 both polls; 2011: No. 10 USA TODAY/No. 11 AP; 2013: No. 3 both polls; 2014 No. 5 in both polls). The Spartans have posted five consecutive winning seasons, a first for the program since recording six in a row from 1985-90. In addition, Michigan State has recorded 42 Big Ten regularseason victories since 2008, the most of any team in the conference. Dantonio compiled an 18-17 record (.514) in three seasons at Cincinnati, including two postseason bowl appearances. Prior to accepting his first head coaching position at Cincinnati, Dantonio spent three years as defensive coordinator under Jim Tressel at Ohio State (2001-03) where he helped the Buckeyes to a combined record of 32-6 (.842), including the 2002 National Championship. He previously spent six seasons as secondary coach at MSU (1995-2000). 2007 | 7-6, 3-5 (T-7TH)
Head Coach: Mark Dantonio Sept. 1 W 55-18 UAB Sept. 8 W 28-17 Bowling Green Sept. 15 W 17-13 Pittsburgh Sept. 22 W 31-14 Notre Dame Sept. 29 L 34-37 Wisconsin Oct. 6 L 41-48* Northwestern Oct. 13 W 52-27 Indiana HC Oct. 20 L 17-24 Ohio State Oct. 27 L 27-34+ Iowa Nov. 3 L 24-28 Michigan Nov. 10 W 48-31 Purdue Nov. 17 W 35-31 Penn State
H 67,796 H 67,276 H 68,620 A 80,795 A 82,164 H 67,378 H 73,449 A 105,287 A 70,585 H 77,009 A 55,630 H 72,251
CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL Dec. 28 L 21-24 Boston College N
46,554
* OT +2OT
HONORS & AWARDS
MARK DANTONIO
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BOWL HISTORY
2007-ACTIVE (9TH SEASON) MSU RECORD: 75-31 (.708)
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Mark Dantonio became Michigan State University’s 24th head football coach on Nov. 27, 2006. Under Dantonio’s direction, the Spartans have posted four 11-win seasons in the past five years, a feat accomplished by just two other coaches in Big Ten history (Fielding Yost, Michigan; Jim Tressel, Ohio State). Since the beginning of the decade, Michigan State has won 53 games - most in the Big Ten Conference and seventh most among NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision Schools. It’s also the winningest five-year stretch in school history. During that span, MSU has claimed two Big Ten Championships (2010, 2013), two Big Ten Division titles (2011, 2013) and recorded a school-record four consecutive bowl victories (2012 Outback against No. 18 Georgia, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings against TCU, 2014 Rose
Michigan State won its first Big Ten Championship in 20 years with a 28-22 victory at Penn State in the 2010 regularseason finale.
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ALL-TIME RESULTS 2008 | 9-4, 6-2 (3RD)
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59,681
Head Coach: Mark Dantonio Sept. 5 W 44-3 Montana State H Sept. 12 L 27-29 Central Michigan H Sept. 19 L 30-33 Notre Dame A Sept. 26 L 30-38 Wisconsin A Oct. 3 W 26-20* Michigan H Oct. 10 W 24-14 Illinois A Oct. 17 W 24-14 Northwestern HC H Oct. 24 L 13-15 Iowa H Oct. 31 L 34-42 Minnesota A Nov. 7 W 49-14 Western Michigan H Nov. 14 W 40-37 Purdue A Nov. 21 L 14-42 Penn State H
74,518 76,221 80,795 80,123 78,629 62,870 71,726 74,411 50,805 73,910 48,408 73,771
VALERO ALAMO BOWL Jan. 2 L 31-41 Texas Tech
64,757
N
BIG TEN CO-CHAMPIONS 2010 | 11-2, 7-1 (T-1ST)
CAPITAL ONE BOWL Jan. 1 L 7-49 Alabama
N
* OT
BIG TEN CHAMPIONS 2013 | 13-1, 8-0 (1ST - LEGENDS DIVISION)
Head Coach: Mark Dantonio Sept. 2 W 28-6 Youngstown State Sept. 10 W 44-0 Florida Atlantic Sept. 17 L 13-31 Notre Dame Sept. 24 W 45-7 Central Michigan Oct. 1 W 10-7 Ohio State Oct. 15 W 28-14 Michigan Oct. 22 W 37-31 Wisconsin HC Oct. 29 L 3-24 Nebraska Nov. 5 W 31-24 Minnesota Nov. 12 W 37-21 Iowa Nov. 19 W 55-3 Indiana Nov. 26 W 31-17 Northwestern
H 75,910 H 70,249 A 80,795 H 72,119 A 105,306 H 77,515 H 76,405 A 85,641 H 72,219 A 70,585 H 74,128 A 32,172
Head Coach: Mark Dantonio Aug. 30 W 26-13 Western Michigan Sept. 7 W 21-6 South Florida Sept. 14 W 55-17 Youngstown State Sept. 21 L 13-17 Notre Dame Oct. 5 W 26-14 Iowa Oct. 12 W 42-28 Indiana HC Oct. 19 W 14-0 Purdue Oct. 26 W 42-3 Illinois Nov. 2 W 29-6 Michigan Nov. 16 W 41-28 Nebraska Nov. 23 W 30-6 Northwestern Nov. 30 W 14-3 Minnesota
H H H A A H H A H A A H
71,214 70,401 71,626 80,795 69,025 73,815 71,514 45,895 76,306 90,872 40,013 71,418
BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Dec. 3 L 39-42 Wisconsin
N
64,152
BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Dec. 7 W 34-24 Ohio State
N
66,002
49,429
100TH ROSE BOWL GAME Jan. 1 W 24-20 Stanford
N
95,173
OUTBACK BOWL Jan. 2 W 33-30*
Georgia
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* 3OT 2012 | 7-6, 3-5 (T-4TH – LEGENDS DIVISION)
61,519
* OT +2OT
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75,127 59,456 73,846 74,227 75,923 40,217 44,403 76,331 76,409 51,802 70,902 99,902
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COTTON BOWL CLASSIC Jan. 1 W 42-41 Baylor
N
71,464
44,617
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BUFFALO WILD WINGS BOWL Dec. 29 W 17-16 TCU
H 78,709 A 35,127 H 79,219 H 74,204 H 76,705 A 45,979 H 70,211 A 113,833 A 80,538 H 73,522 H 75,101 A 44,194
BOWL HISTORY
Head Coach: Mark Dantonio Aug. 31 W 17-13 Boise State Sept. 8 W 42-7 Central Michigan Sept. 15 L 3-20 Notre Dame Sept. 22 W 23-7 Eastern Michigan Sept. 29 L 16-17 Ohio State Oct. 6 W 31-27 Indiana Oct. 13 L 16-19+ Iowa HC Oct. 20 L 10-12 Michigan Oct. 27 W 16-13* Wisconsin Nov. 3 L 24-28 Nebraska Nov. 17 L 20-23 Northwestern Nov. 24 W 26-10 Minnesota
2014 | 11-2, 7-1 (2ND – EAST DIVISION)
Head Coach: Mark Dantonio Jacksonville State Aug. 29 W 45-7 Sept. 6 L 27-46 Oregon Sept. 20 W 73-14 Eastern Michigan Sept. 27 W 56-14 Wyoming HC Oct. 4 W 27-22 Nebraska Oct. 11 W 45-31 Purdue Oct. 18 W 56-17 Indiana Oct. 25 W 35-11 Michigan Nov. 8 L 37-49 Ohio State Nov. 15 W 37-15 Maryland Nov. 22 W 45-3 Rutgers Nov. 29 W 34-10 Penn State
HONORS & AWARDS
H 75,769 N 36,124 H 78,411 H 70,926 H 73,108 A 113,065 H 74,441 A 41,115 A 70,585 H 71,128 H 71,111 A 102,649
BIG TEN LEGENDS DIVISION CHAMPIONS 2011 | 11-3, 7-1 (1ST – LEGENDS DIVISION)
SPARTAN HISTORY
Head Coach: Mark Dantonio Sept. 4 W 38-14 Western Michigan Sept. 11 W 30-17 Florida Atlantic Sept. 18 W 34-31* Notre Dame Sept. 25 W 45-7 Northern Colorado Oct. 2 W 34-24 Wisconsin Oct. 9 W 34-17 Michigan Oct. 16 W 26-6 Illinois HC Oct. 23 W 35-27 Northwestern Oct. 30 L 6-37 Iowa Nov. 6 W 31-8 Minnesota Nov. 20 W 35-31 Purdue Nov. 27 W 28-22 Penn State
Michigan State defeated No. 2 Ohio State in the 2013 Big Ten Championship Game to win its second conference title under Mark Dantonio. The Spartans capped their record-breaking season by defeating No. 5 Stanford, 24-20, in the 100th Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 1, 2014. MSU won a school-record 13 games and finished No. 3 in the national polls.
SPARTAN RECORDS
* OT
COACHING STAFF
2009 | 6-7, 4-4 (T-6TH)
2014 RECAP
CAPITAL ONE BOWL Jan. 1 L 12-24 Georgia
2015 SPARTANS
A 62,956 H 71,789 H 70,321 H 76,366 A 31,832 H 77,526 A 32,527 H 77,360 A 110,146 H 75,121 H 75,522 A 109,845
2015 OUTLOOK
Head Coach: Mark Dantonio Aug. 30 L 31-38 California Sept. 6 W 42-10 Eastern Michigan Sept. 13 W 17-0 Florida Atlantic Sept. 20 W 23-7 Notre Dame Sept. 27 W 42-29 Indiana Oct. 4 W 16-13 Iowa HC Oct. 11 W 37-20 Northwestern Oct. 18 L 7-45 Ohio State Oct. 25 W 35-21 Michigan Nov. 1 W 25-24 Wisconsin Nov. 8 W 21-7 Purdue Nov. 22 L 18-49 Penn State
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H H
COLGATE
Overall: 1-4 H: 1-2; A: 0-2 1925 1926 1928 1929 1930
L L L L W
0-14 6-38 0-16 0-31 14-7
H A H A H
0-20
Overall: 3-0 H: 2-0; A: 1-0 1951 1983 1984
W W W
45-7 23-17 24-21
H H A
1998
L
14-24
A
0-9 7-27
A H
CREIGHTON
Overall: 0-2 H: 0-1; A: 0-1
CULVER MILITARY ACADEMY
Overall: 1-0 A: 1-0 W
29-0
A
T W
0-0 51-0
A H
DEPAUW
W L W W W W
L L L T L W W W
H H H A H H
16-23
W W W L W L L L T L W L W W
6-16 6-21 0-33 6-6 0-4 37-14 34-0 35-0
A A A A A A A H
11-0 17-0 27-0 0-14 2-0 7-24 0-39 0-25 0-0 13-20 7-0 0-14 7-6 43-15
H H H H A H A H H A H A H H
H
51-6
H
Overall: 10-0 H: 9-0; A: 1-0 1898 1898 1899 1996
W W W W
Overall: 3-0 H: 2-0; N: 1-0 2008 W 17-0 2010 W 30-17 2011 W 44-0 N1 Ford Field, Detroit
H N1 H
FLORIDA STATE
1987 1988
L L
3-31 7-30
H A
19-13
A
FORDHAM
W
FRESNO STATE
Overall: 1-0 N: 1-0 2001 W 44-35 N1 N1 Silicon Valley Football Classic
1930 1931
L W
13-14 6-0
A H
GEORGIA
Overall: 1-2 N: 1-2 1989 L 27-34 N1 2009 L 12-24 N2 2011 W 33-30 (3OT) N3 N1 Gator Bowl N2 Capital One Bowl N3 Outback Bowl GEORGIA TECH
Overall: 0-3 H: 0-1, A: 0-1; N: 0-1 1971 L 0-10 1972 L 16-21 1985 L 14-17 N1 All-American Bowl
A H N1
GREAT LAKES
Overall: 1-1 H: 1-1 1942 1945
W L
14-0 7-27
H H
27-6 14-0 33-20 41-0
H H H H
GRINNELL
Overall: 4-0 H: 4-0
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0 W
N1
GEORGETOWN
DETROIT YMCA
1903
2000 W N1 Citrus Bowl
Overall 1-1 H: 1-0; A: 0-1
DETROIT
1902 1907 1909 1917 1923 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1960
37-34
Overall: 1-0 N: 1-0
1932 23-6 12-17 33-0 6-0 58-0 27-0
DETROIT A.C.
1899 1900 1901 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910
H H H H H H
Overall: 1-0 A: 1-0
Overall: 5-1 H: 4-1; A: 1-0 1899 1902 1906 1911 1912 1919
51-7 56-7 52-20 42-10 23-7 73-14
Overall: 0-2 H: 0-1; A: 0-1
Overall: 1-0-1 H: 1-0-0; A: 0-0-1 1908 1909
W W W W W W
FLORIDA ATLANTIC
L L
EASTERN MICHIGAN
Overall: 0-1 H: 0-1 H
L
1999 2002 2006 2008 2012 2014
FLORIDA
Overall: 7-6-1 H: 6-3-1; A: 1-3-0
Overall: 1-1 H: 1-1 W L
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Overall: 3-4-1 H: 1-0; A: 2-4-1
Overall: 0-1 A: 0-1 L
H H
DEPAUL
Overall: 2-0 H: 2-0 W W
13-19 47-0
Overall: 0-1 A: 0-1
1909
COLORADO STATE
CAMP MACARTHUR
Overall. 0-1 H: 0-1 1917
38-0 45-0
COLORADO
Overall: 2-2 H: 1-1; A: 1-1 1957 1958 2002 2008
W W
L W
1922 1923
Overall: 6-3 H: 5-3; A: 1-0
1930 1946
Overall: 1-1 H: 1-0; A: 0-1 L W
H H
CHICAGO YMCA COLLEGE
Overall: 2-0 H: 2-0
1921 1927
56-0 20-0
Overall: 2-0 H: 2-0
1923
BOSTON COLLEGE
W W
W W
1927 1931
1926
CHICAGO
Overall: 1-4-1 H: 1-1-0; A: 0-2-1; N: 0-1
1981 2007
1915 1916
1925 1926
BOISE STATE
W
H H A H
CENTRAL MICHIGAN 7-20 6-10
AUBURN
2012
0-0 13-0 7-0 13-6
Overall: 2-0 H: 2-0
1929 1930
Overall: 0-2 A: 0-1; N: 0-1
1938 L *Orange Bowl
T W W W
CASE
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0 W
1933 1934 1936 1937
Overall: 1-1 H: 1-1
CARROLL
Overall: 1-1 H: 1-0; A: 0-1
1931 L 1984 L N1 Cherry Bowl
Overall: 11-5-2 H: 8-4-2; A: 3-1-0
1896 1896 1897 1897 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1906 1907 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1919 1920 1921 1922 1929 1930 1931 1932
7-0 61-7 75-0
ARMY
2011 L 7-49 N1 Capital One Bowl
W L W T W L L W W W W W W L T W W L
W W W
CORNELL COLLEGE
Overall: 3-0-1 H: 2-0-1; A: 1-0-0
ARIZONA STATE
1905
Overall: 0-1 N: 0-1
1898 1900 1901 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1906 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1927 1928
1936 1948 1949
1985 1986
Overall: 2-0 H: 2-0 1913 1914
CARNEGIE TECH
Overall: 3-0 H: 2-0; A: 1-0
1932 1933 1934 1935
W W W W
HASKELL INSTITUTE 11-6 24-6 18-0 47-0
H H A H
Overall: 0-1 H: 0-1 1926
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L
7-40
H
SERIES SCORES HAWAII
ILLINOIS WESLEYAN
1947 W 1948 W 1989 W 2004 L 2005 W N1 Aloha Bowl
58-19 68-21 33-13 38-41 42-14
A H N1 A H
H H A H H A H
7-37
H
IDAHO
W
27-17
H
ILLINOIS
Overall: 26-17-2 H: 13-8-1; A: 13-9-1
IOWA STATE
W W
20-0 48-7
H A
JACKSONVILLE STATE
W
45-7
H
Overall: 8-7 H: 6-5; A: 2-2
T W W W W W
H H H H H H
49-14
H
2-0 7-6 14-39 6-7
A H A H
37-0 21-6 42-13 0-6 0-0
H H H H H
KENT STATE
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0 2005
W
KENTUCKY
Overall: 2-2 H: 1-1; A: 1-1 1944 1945 1946 1947
W W L L
LAKE FOREST
Overall: 3-1-1 H: 3-1-1 1910 1923 1924 1925 1926
W W W L T
LANSING HIGH SCHOOL
W W
10-0 28-0
H H
LOUISIANA STATE
Overall: 0-1 N: 0-1
0-24 0-28 0-17 6-10 42-0 5-15 11-0 58-0 30-0 38-0 3-7 2-21 9-0 12-6 103-0
H H A H A A H H A H H H H H H
19-20
H
7-18 30-7 20-30
N1 A H
LOYOLA (CALIF.)
27-0
A
39-0 0-3
A A
Overall: 1-1 A: 1-1 W L
10-0 3-2 68-6 0-7 6-0 13-7 7-13 7-13 21-7 20-14 14-17 6-7 13-7 7-28 13-13 20-0 13-7 47-0 48-7 34-6 20-14 62-13 21-15 40-10 33-0
H A H A A H H H H A H A H H H H H H H H H H H H H
34-24
H
8-0 33-0 26-14 14-7 7-34 37-15
A H H H H A
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0 2000
W
MARYLAND
Overall: 5-1 H: 3-1; A: 2-0 1944 1944 1946 1949 1950 2014
W W W W L W
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0 W
45-0
H
51-21
H
7-21 13-18 22-25 20-26
A A A H
14-13 24-21 49-0 45-10#
H H H H
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0 1997
W
Overall: 0-4 H: 0-1; A: 0-3 1945 1959 1982 1989
L L L L
MIAMI (OHIO)
MANHATTAN
1934 1937
W W W L W W L L W W L L W L T W W W W W W W W W W
MIAMI (FLA.)
Overall: 1-0 A: 1-0 W
1909 1910 1915 1921 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955
MEMPHIS
Overall: 1-2 H: 0-1; A: 1-0; N: 0-1
1935
H
Overall: 18-6-1 H: 15-4-1; A: 3-2-0
1922
Overall: 0-1 H: 0-1
1993 L 1995 W 1996 L N1 Liberty Bowl
7-23
MASSACHUSETTS N1
LOUISIANA TECH
L
L
MARQUETTE
MARSHALL
Overall: 2-0 H: 2-0 1896 1897
1920
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Overall: 3-1 H: 3-1 1975 1979 1989 1994
W W W L
THE UNIVERSITY
L L L L W L W W W W L L W W W
1933 1940 1944 1956 1957 1958
LOUISVILLE
KALAMAZOO
1896 1897 1898 1899 1901 1901 1903 1904 1905 1906 1917 1920 1926 1927 1928
0-0 32-0 45-6 38-17 27-9 26-7
KANSAS STATE
Overall: 5-0-1 H: 5-0-1
2003
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0 2014
A H A H H A
1995 L 26-45 N1 Independence Bowl
Overall: 2-0 H: 1-0; A: 1-0 1947 1948
6-0 42-0 41-0 16-0 31-14 10-17
BOWL HISTORY
H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A A H A H A H A H A H A H A
A A H A H A A H A A H H A H A H A H A H A H H H A H A A H A H H A A H A H H A A H A H A H A H A H H A H A H A H A H A H A
W W W W W L
HONORS & AWARDS
21-7 13-20 19-14 0-16 34-7 6-7 0-13 0-16 22-12 26-10 10-0 24-0 3-6 21-21 19-21 31-23 49-20 59-19 33-16 17-20 17-27 16-23 10-20 7-40 17-30 29-21 14-14 28-21 10-14 13-15 27-24 10-14 27-21 42-14 27-17 41-9 27-10 14-10 49-14 38-25 61-14 20-23 24-14 26-6 42-3
6-14 7-33 7-7 0-20 35-0 30-26 41-14 47-18 21-14 20-13 53-6 54-0 0-6 14-6 35-0 35-0 26-8 20-3 20-27 27-13 37-19 13-14 22-24 0-16 32-7 10-9 19-10 14-6 23-0 13-13 49-14 26-3 22-14 12-24 13-6 35-16 14-17 27-3 38-12 51-20 45-20 0-31 42-31 0-10 27-21# 31-13 38-15 38-6 38-31 (2OT) 28-37 56-21 31-3 30-20 46-15 21-46 52-27 42-29 55-3 31-27 42-28 56-17
21-7 A 10-14 A 8-37 A 15-27 H 35-0 A 56-7 H 18-19 A 37-0 H 34-3 H 6-6 A 15-6 A 60-21 H 27-23 A 17-30 H 22-16 A 42-7 H 23-33 A 0-41 H 7-36 A 18-24 H 6-12 H 17-16 A 31-35 A 21-24 H 19-14 A 10-10 H 17-14 A 7-12 H 24-10 H 14-19 A 7-21 H 30-37 A 49-3 H 16-21 A 31-28 H 16-44 A 20-10 H 16-38 A 27-34 (2OT) A 16-13 H 13-15 H 6-37 A 37-21 A 16-19 (2OT) H 26-14 A
SPARTAN HISTORY
W L W L W L L L W W W W L T L W W W W L L L L L L W T W L L W L W W W W W W W W W L W W W
L L T L W W W W W W W W L W W W W W L W W L L L W W W W W T W W W L W W L W W W W L W L L W W W W L W W W W L W W W W W W
1934 1935 1936 1937 1993 1994
W L L L W W L W W T W W W L W W L L L L L W L L W T W L W L L L W L W L W L L W L L W L W
SPARTAN RECORDS
1955 1956 1957 1958 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2003 2004 2005 2006 2009 2010 2013
1922 1927 1939 1940 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2011 2012 2013 2014
1953 1954 1959 1960 1965 1966 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1993 1994 1995 1996 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Overall: 0-1 H: 0-1
2014 RECAP
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0 2006
H H H H H
MARIETTA
Overall: 5-1 H: 3-0; A: 2-1
COACHING STAFF
22-0 35-0 43-0 104-0 18-0 35-9 66-6
Overall: 0-1 H: 0-1 L
34-6 27-0 20-12 18-0 13-6
Overall: 44-15-2 H: 23-6-1; A: 21-9-1
HOUSTON
1967
W W W W W
KANSAS
Overall: 20-23-2 H: 10-10-1; A: 10-13-1
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HILLSDALE
W W W W W W W
1931 1932 1933 1938 1939 INDIANA
Overall: 7-0 H: 5-0; A: 2-0 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1918
IOWA
Overall: 5-0 H: 5-0
2015 OUTLOOK
Overall: 4-1 H: 2-0; A: 1-1; N: 1-0
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SERIES SCORES
THE UNIVERSITY
BOWL HISTORY
HONORS & AWARDS
SPARTAN HISTORY
SPARTAN RECORDS
2014 RECAP
COACHING STAFF
2015 SPARTANS
2015 OUTLOOK
MICHIGAN
154
Overall: 34-68-5 H: 14-19-2; A: 20-49-3 1898 1902 1907 1908 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980
L L L T L L L W L W L L L L L L L L L L L L L L T T L L W W W W L L L L L L L L L L W W W W L L W W T W W W W T L W W W L W L L L L L L L L W L L
0-39 0-119 0-46 0-0 3-6 3-15 7-55 12-7 0-3 24-0 0-9 0-27 6-21 0-26 0-35 0-30 0-63 0-37 0-7 0-39 3-55 0-21 0-3 0-17 0-0 0-0 0-26 6-20 16-0 25-6 21-7 19-14 0-14 13-26 14-21 7-19 0-20 0-40 7-55 0-55 7-13 3-7 14-7 25-0 27-13 14-6 7-33 7-14 9-0 35-6 12-12 34-8 24-17 28-0 28-0 7-7 10-17 24-7 20-7 34-0 14-28 23-12 20-34 13-24 0-10 0-31 7-21 6-16 10-42 14-24 24-15 7-21 23-27
A A A H A H A A H A A A A A A A A A H A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A H A A A A H A A A A H A H A H A H A H A A H A H A H A H A H A H A
1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
L L L W L L W L L W L L W L W L L L W L W L L L L L L W W W W L W W
20-38 H 17-31 A 0-42 H 19-7 A 0-31 H 6-27 A 17-11 H 3-17 A 7-10 H 28-27 A 28-45 H 10-35 A 17-7 H 20-40 A 28-25 H 29-45 A 7-23 H 17-29 A 34-31 H 0-14 A 26-24 H 3-49 A 20-27 H 37-45 (3OT) A 31-34 (OT) H 13-31 A 24-28 H 35-21 A 26-20 (OT) H 34-17 A 28-14 H 10-12 A 29-6 H 35-11 H
MICHIGAN FRESHMEN
Overall: 4-0 H: 4-0 1902 1903 1904 1905
W W W W
2-0 11-0 39-0 24-0
H H H H
MICHIGAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
W W W W
47-0 42-0 40-0 51-0
H H H H
MINNESOTA
Overall: 29-17 H: 17-6; A: 12-11 1950 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1961 1962 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
W W L W L W L L L L L L L W L W L W W W W W W
27-0 21-0 13-19 42-14 13-14 42-13 12-39 0-13 7-28 0-21 13-14 10-14 13-23 40-25 10-14 38-15 10-14 29-10 33-9 31-17 30-12 43-36 26-7
W W W W W W W W W W W L L L W W L L L W W W W
34-10 20-13 31-26 52-23 21-7 28-16 20-12 20-15 34-31 27-9 31-10 18-19 19-28 7-28 44-38 51-17 18-41 18-31 34-42 31-8 31-24 26-10 14-3
H A H A H A H A H A H A A H A H A H A H H A H
1928 1929 1946 1947
T W L W
6-6 33-19 0-6 7-0
H A H H
13-0 2-0 0-6 0-19 7-13 14-7 13-10 55-7
H A A H A H A H
MISSOURI
W W L L L W W W
H A A H A H A A H A H H A H A A H A H H A H A
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0 2009
W
44-3
H
26-6 61-20 13-7 21-14
H H H H
MT. UNION
Overall: 4-0 H: 4-0 1911 1912 1913 1914
W W W W
NEBRASKA
Overall: 2-7 H: 1-2; A: 1-4; N: 0-1 1914 L 1920 L 1995 L 1996 L 2003 L 2011 L 2012 L 2013 W 2014 W N1 Alamo Bowl
0-24 7-35 10-50 14-55 3-17 3-24 24-28 41-28 27-22
A A H A N1 A H A H
NORTH CAROLINA
Overall: 2-1 H: 2-0; A: 0-1 1962 1963 1964
W W L
38-6 31-0 15-21
1927 1928 1929 1966 1975 1976
L W W W W T
0-19 7-0 40-6 28-10 37-15 31-31
A H H H H A
NORTH CENTRAL
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0 1924
W
59-0
H
NORTH DAKOTA STATE
Overall: 2-0 H: 2-0 1916 1930
W W
30-0 19-11
H H
NORTHERN COLORADO
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0 W
45-7
H
NORTHWESTERN
Overall: 5-3 H: 4-1; A: 1-2 1936 1937 1938 1941 1944 1945 2000 2001
NORTH CAROLINA STATE
Overall: 4-1-1 H: 4-0-0; A: 0-1-1
2010
MISSISSIPPI STATE
Overall: 2-1-1 H: 1-1-1; A: 1-0-0
MONTANA STATE
Overall: 4-0 H: 4-0 1904 1905 1907 1908
1983 1984 1985 1986 1989 1990 1991 1992 1995 1996 1997 1998 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
H H A
Overall: 37-17 H: 18-7; A: 19-10 1905 1917 1924 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2005 2006 2007
L L L W W W W W W W W W W W L L W L W W L W W W W W L W W W L W W W W L W W L L W W L L W L W L
11-37 6-39 9-13 15-10 21-18 21-13 31-7 15-7 24-6 49-7 22-0 41-27 31-14 39-7 20-23 7-28 24-14 10-14 41-7 47-14 21-42 44-3 52-3 42-7 42-10 61-14 24-28 9-3 27-10 32-0 21-24 38-0 36-3 76-14 29-22 13-16 27-26 31-29 35-17# 17-19 29-5 34-0 17-37 26-27 39-24 14-49 41-38 41-48 (OT)
A A A H A H A A H H A H A A H A H A H H A H A A H A H A H H A A H H A H A H A A H A H A H H A H
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
W W W W L W
37-20 24-14 35-27 31-17 20-23 30-6
A H A A H A
NOTRE DAME
Overall: 28-48-1 H: 15-19-1; A: 13-29-0 1897 1898 1899 1902 1903 1905 1906 1909 1910 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1954 1955 1956 1957 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
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L L L L L L L L W L L W L L L L L W W W L W W W W W W W W L W T L W L L L L L L W L L L L L L L W L L W L L L L L L L L W W W W W L W
6-34 0-53 0-40 0-33 0-12 0-28 0-5 0-17 17-0 0-14 0-23 13-7 0-13 0-25 0-48 7-26 21-34 36-33 35-0 21-3 19-20 21-7 47-14 34-6 19-0 21-0 17-7 31-7 12-7 7-34 12-3 10-10 12-24 21-17 28-42 0-29 2-14 0-16 10-14 14-19 10-3 6-24 6-16 25-29 3-27 21-26 7-20 3-11 28-23 20-24 10-27 20-15 8-31 3-20 13-21 19-20 10-49 31-52 14-36 20-21 23-7 45-23 23-13 27-21 17-10 17-21 22-16
A A A A A A A A H H A H A H A A H A H H A H A H H A H A H A A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A
SERIES SCORES L W L W W L W L L L
H A H A H A H A H A
27-0
H
OHIO
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0 1927
W
OHIO NORTHERN
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0 W
28-6
H
OHIO STATE
Overall: 14-29 H: 5-15; A: 8-14; N: 1-0
1979 1980 1998 1999 2014
W L L W L
OREGON STATE
Overall: 6-2-1 H: 4-1-1; A: 2-1-0 1915 1942 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1971
L T W L W W W W W
0-20 7-7 46-21 20-25 38-13 6-0 17-14 34-6 31-14
H H A A H H A H H
PENN STATE
Overall: 14-14-1 H: 8-5-0; A: 6-9-1 1914 1925 1945 1946 1948 1949 1951 1952 1965 1966 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
W L W W T W W W W W L L L L W L W L L L W L L L W
6-3 6-13 33-0 19-16 14-14 24-0 32-21 34-7 23-0 42-8 37-38 31-59 20-24 29-32 49-14 28-51 35-28 23-42 37-42 7-61 41-10 13-37 22-31 13-17 35-31
A A H A A H A H A H H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H
1945 1950 1951 1958 1960 2006 2007
W W W W T W W
12-7 19-0 53-26 22-8 7-7 38-23 17-13
A A H H A A H
PORT HURON YMCA
Overall: 2-0 H: 2-0 1904 1905
W W
H H
PURDUE
1918 1919 1939 1940 1941 1942 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
L L L W T W W L L W W L L W W L L W W W W L L L W W W W W L W W L L L L L T L W W W W W W L W W L T W L
6-14 7-13 7-20 20-7 0-0 19-6 14-7 0-6 13-27 27-0 12-9 13-20 6-14 15-0 17-13 6-7 9-17 23-0 21-7 14-10 41-20 7-21 0-9 13-41 24-14 43-10 22-12 10-7 31-7 10-20 45-13 19-14 14-21 7-14 25-36 26-27 21-24 29-29 10-13 28-24 37-3 45-3 48-3 28-21 55-33 17-27 35-13 27-24 42-30# 35-35 52-14 21-22
27-10
H
RICE
W
RIPON
W
100-0
H
L W L W L W
13-17 34-10 7-14 44-28 14-19 45-3
W
T L
7-7 3-9
A A
14-0
A
SANTA CLARA
Overall: 1-3-2 H: 1-1-1; A: 0-2-1 L L T L W T
6-7 0-6 0-0 0-7 28-0 21-21
H A H A H A
40-12
H
SCRANTON
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0 W
SOUTH DAKOTA
Overall: 5-0-1 H: 5-0-0; A: 0-0-1 1913 1916 1919 1921 1922 1932
W T W W W W
19-7 3-3 13-0 14-0 7-0 20-6
H A H H H H
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
A H H A A H N1 N2
W
23-15
H
H A H A N1 N2
9-0
1917 1931 1932 1933 1934 1938 1939 1952 1968 1973 1974 1978 1990
L L W W L W W W W W W W T
7-21 10-15 27-13 27-3 0-10 19-12 14-3 48-7 14-10 14-8 19-0 49-21 23-23
H H A H A H A H H A H H A
TEMPLE
Overall: 7-1-2 H: 4-0-0; A: 3-1-2 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1947 1949
W T W W W L W T W W
12-7 7-7 13-6 10-0 18-7 19-21 46-0 7-7 14-6 62-14
A A A H H A H A A H
26-13 48-6 7-9
A H H
TEXAS A&M
Overall: 2-1 H: 1-1; A: 1-0 1934 1952 1959
W W L
TEXAS CHRISTIAN
Overall: 2-0 H: 1-0; N: 1-0
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0 1924
W
Overall: 9-3-1 H: 6-2; A: 3-1-1
SAN FRANCISCO
W
1969
H
Overall: 1-0 H: 0-0; A: 1-0
1944
10-13 17-7 17-21 6-51 9-30 27-13 20-17 17-16
SYRACUSE 30-6
ST. LOUIS
1938 1939 1940 1941 1947 1948
1963 L 1964 W 1967 L 1972 L 1978 L 1987 W 1988 W 1990 W N1 Rose Bowl N2 Hancock Bowl
1955 W 38-14 1956 W 21-7 1961 W 31-3 1962 L 13-16 1996 L 0-38 2014 W 24-20 N1 Sun Bowl N2 100th Rose Bowl Game
Overall: 0-1-1 A: 0-1-1
1937
H
Overall: 4-4 H: 2-1; A: 1-3; N: 2-0
H A H H A H
SAGINAW NAVAL BRIGADE
1922 1924
21-6
Overall: 4-2 H: 2-0; A: 1-1; N: 1-1
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0 1908
W
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
STANFORD
Overall: 3-3 H: 2-2; A: 1-1 1988 1990 1991 2003 2004 2014
2013
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0
RUTGERS H A A H A H A A H A H H A H A A H A H A H A H A H A H A H A H H A H A A H A H A H H A A H A H A H A H A
SOUTH FLORIDA
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0
SOUTHERN METHODIST
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0; A: 0-0 1931
Overall: 34-28-3 H: 20-12-0; A: 14-16-3
H A H A H A H A H A H H A
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0; A: 0-0 2002
29-0 43-0
24-25 28-52 30-10 14-24 42-45 21-28 15-17 48-31 21-7 40-37 35-31 14-0 45-31
H
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H H H H
H A A H A
Overall: 2-3 H: 2-0; A: 0-3
Overall: 6-0-1 H: 3-0-0; A: 3-0-1
L L W L L L L W W W W W W
BOWL HISTORY
46-0 6-9 14-19 31-7
41-17 7-35 14-48 27-20 27-46
OREGON
PITTSBURGH
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2013 2014
HONORS & AWARDS
W L L W
A H A A H A H A H H A H A H H H H H H H H H H
A H A A
SPARTAN HISTORY
1912 1922 1923 1941
26-6 18-18 45-0 17-18 18-23 6-11 45-0 35-6 30-0 23-0 6-8 55-4 46-2 20-0 62-0 29-3 52-0 26-0 35-7 34-0 40-0 109-0 54-3
18-49 14-42 28-22 34-10
SPARTAN RECORDS
OHIO WESLEYAN
Overall: 2-2 H: 2-2
W T W L L L W W W W L W W W W W W W W W W W W
L L W W
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1912 W 35-20 A 1951 W 24-20 A 1953 W 28-13 A 1959 L 24-30 A 1960 L 10-21 H 1965 W 32-7 H 1966 W 11-8 A 1967 L 7-21 H 1968 L 20-25 A 1969 L 21-54 A 1970 L 0-29 H 1971 W 17-10 A 1972 W 19-12 H 1973 L 0-35 A 1974 W 16-13 H 1975 L 0-21 H 1976 L 21-49 A 1979 L 0-42 A 1980 L 16-48 H 1981 L 13-27 A 1982 L 10-31 H 1983 L 11-21 A 1984 L 20-23 H 1987 W 13-7 A 1988 W 20-10 H 1991 L 17-27 A 1992 L 17-27 H 1993 L 21-28 A 1994 L 7-23 H 1997 L 13-37 H 1998 W 28-24 A 1999 W 23-7 H 2000 L 13-27 A 2003 L 23-33 A 2004 L 19-32 H 2005 L 24-35 A 2006 L 7-38 H 2007 L 17-24 A 2008 L 7-45 H 2011 W 10-7 A 2012 L 16-17 H 2013 W 34-24 N1 2014 L 37-49 L N1 Big Ten Championship Game
1897 1897 1898 1899 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1920 1924
2008 2009 2010 2014
COACHING STAFF
1904
OLIVET
Overall: 18-4-1 H: 14-1-1; A: 4-3-0
2015 SPARTANS
24-31 44-41 (OT) 37-40 31-14 23-7 30-33 34-31 (OT) 13-31 3-20 13-17
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2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
1953 W 26-19 H 2012 W 17-16 N1 N1 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl
155
SERIES SCORES 2010 2013
2015 OUTLOOK
TEXAS TECH
Overall: 0-1 N: 0-1
N1
TOLEDO 1925
W
58-0
H
COACHING STAFF
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UAB
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0 2007
W
55-18
28-20 17-14 13-3 12-14 21-34 14-56
W W W W W T L
15-6 6-0 28-0 17-6 24-0 7-7 0-26
N1 N1 H N1 H A
H H H H H H A
SPARTAN RECORDS
WASHINGTON
Overall: 1-2 H: 1-0; A: 0-1; N: 0-1 1969 W 1970 L 1997 L N1 Aloha Bowl
SPARTAN HISTORY HONORS & AWARDS BOWL HISTORY
27-11 16-42 23-51
H A N1
WASHINGTON (ST.LOUIS)
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0 1935
W
47-13
H
WASHINGTON STATE
Overall: 5-2 H: 4-1; A: 1-1 1942 1946 1947 1948 1954 1970 1977
L W W W W W L
13-25 26-20 21-7 40-0 54-6 28-14 21-23
A H A H H H H
27-0 19-0 34-6 16-0 39-6 46-6 32-0 27-7
H H H H H H A H
WAYNE STATE
Overall: 9-0 H: 8-0; A: 1-0 1936 1937 1938 1939 1941 1942 1944 1945
W W W W W W W W
WESTERN MICHIGAN
THE UNIVERSITY
Overall: 11-2 H: 11-2
156
1908 1917 1918 1919 1921 1980 1985 1986 1997 2003 2009
W L W L W W W W W W W
H H
1938 1940 1941 1942
W W W W
26-0 17-0 14-12 7-0
A H A H
WILLIAM & MARY 1949 1950
W W
42-13 33-14
H H
WISCONSIN
WABASH
Overall: 5-1-1 H: 5-0-1; A: 0-1-0
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H
UCLA
1907 1908 1909 1911 1912 1919 1922
Overall: 4-0 H: 2-0; A: 2-0
Overall: 2-0 H: 2-0
Overall: 3-3 H: 1-1; A: 0-1; N: 2-1 1954 W 1956 W 1965 W 1966 L 1973 L 1974 L N1 Rose Bowl
38-14 26-13
WEST VIRGINIA
2010 L 31-41 N1 Valero Alamo Bowl
Overall: 1-0 H: 1-0
W W
Overall: 30-22 H: 16-7; A: 14-13; N: 0-2
1913 W 12-7 A 1918 L 6-7 A 1920 L 0-27 A 1923 L 0-21 A 1925 L 10-21 A 1954 L 0-6 H 1955 W 27-0 A 1956 W 33-0 H 1957 W 21-7 A 1958 L 7-9 H 1961 W 20-0 A 1963 W 30-13 H 1964 W 22-6 A 1967 W 35-7 H 1968 W 39-0 A 1971 L 28-31 A 1972 W 31-0 H 1973 W 21-0 H 1974 W 28-21 A 1977 W 9-7 A 1978 W 55-2 H 1979 L 29-38 A 1980 L 7-17 H 1981 W 33-14 H 1982 L 23-24 A 1983 L 0-32 A 1984 L 10-20 H 1985 W 41-7 A 1986 W 23-13 H 1987 W 30-9 A 1988 W 36-0 H 1989 W 31-3 A 1990 W 14-9 H 1991 W 20-7 A 1992 W 26-10 H 1993 L 20-41 N1 1994 L 29-10# H 1995 L 14-45 A 1996 W 30-13 H 1999 L 10-40 A 2000 L 10-17 H 2001 W 42-28 A 2002 L 24-42 H 2003 L 21-56 A 2004 W 49-14 H 2007 L 34-37 A 2008 W 25-24 H 2009 L 30-38 A 2010 W 34-24 H 2011 W 37-31 H 2011 L 39-42 N2 2012 W 16-13 (OT) A N1 Coca-Cola Bowl, Tokyo, Japan N2 Big Ten Championship Game WYOMING
35-0 0-14 16-7 18-21 17-14 33-7 7-3 45-10 42-10 26-21 49-14
H H H H H H H H H H H
Overall: 3-0 H: 3-0 1976 1977 2014
W W W
21-10 34-16 56-14
H H H
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
Overall: 2-0 H: 2-0 2011 2013
W W
28-6 55-17
H H
Old Brass Spittoon
Paul Bunyan Trophy Since 1953, the winner of the Michigan StateMichigan game has been presented the Paul Bunyan Trophy. The four-foot wooden statue was donated by then-Governor G. Mennen Williams to mark Michigan State’s acceptance into the Big Ten. Since ’53, Michigan leads the series 35-25-2. The trophy depicts the legendary giant lumberjack astride an axe with feet planted on a map of the state with flags representing the schools.
Megaphone Trophy Since 1949, the winner of the Michigan StateNotre Dame game has been presented the Megaphone Trophy, sponsored jointly by the Detroit alumni clubs of both schools. The megaphone is printed half blue, with a gold ND monogram, and half white, with a green MSC. All previous game scores are listed on the trophy. Michigan State and Notre Dame played 36 consecutive seasons from 1959-94 until the two-year interruption of the series in 1995-96.
Since 1950, the winner of the Michigan StateIndiana game has been presented the Old Brass Spittoon. The trophy was initiated by the junior and senior classes and the MSU student council at Michigan State, and soon accepted by the IU Student Senate. The brass spittoon came from one of Michigan’s earliest trading posts and is widely believed to be nearly 190 years old. Legend has it that the spittoon was around when both institutions were founded Indiana: in 1820 and MAC in 1855. Since ’50, Michigan State leads the series 44-12-1.
Land-Grant Trophy Since the renewal of the series in 1993, the winner of the Michigan State-Penn State game has been presented the Land-Grant Trophy. The trophy honors the two universities’ unique places in history as the two pioneer land-grant schools in the nation. Each institution was founded in 1855, Michigan State on Feb. 12 and Penn State on Feb. 22. The schools were the prototypes after which the land-grant system was patterned. The trophy features pictures of campus landmarks, Michigan State’s Beaumont Tower and Penn State’s Old Main, plus replicas of the Spartan and Nittany Lion. Since 1993, Penn State leads the series 13-6.
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W-L-T
FIRST LAST GAME GAME
OPPONENT
Adrian
4
4-0-0
1900
1929
Idaho
1
Akron
2
2-0-0
1913
1914
Illinois
45
G
FIRST LAST GAME GAME
OPPONENT
G
W-L-T
1-0-0
2006
2006
Purdue
65
34-28-3
1918
2014
26-17-2
1955
2013
Rice
1
1-0-0
2002
2002 1931
W-L-T
FIRST LAST GAME GAME
Alabama
1
0-1-0
2011
2011
Illinois Wesleyan
5
5-0-0
1931
1939
Ripon
1
1-0-0
1931
Albion
18
11-5-2
1898
1928
Indiana
61
44-15-2
1922
2014
Rutgers
6
3-3-0
1988
2014
Alma
31
22-5-4
1896
1932
Iowa
45
20-23-2
1953
2013
Saginaw Naval Brigade 1
1-0-0
1908
1908
3-0-0
1936
1949
Iowa State
2
2-0-0
1947
1948
St. Louis
2
0-1-1
1922
1924
2
1-1-0
1985
1986
Jacksonville State
1
1-0-0
2014
2014
San Francisco
1
1-0-0
1937
1937
Armour Institute
1
1-0-0
1905
1905
Kalamazoo
15
8-7-0
1896
1928
Santa Clara
6
1-3-2
1938
1948
Army
2
0-2-0
1931
1984
Kansas
6
5-1-0
1934
1994
Scranton
1
1-0-0
1944
1944
Auburn
1
0-1-0
1938
1938
Kansas State
6
5-0-1
1933
1958
South Dakota
6
5-0-1
1913
1932
Baylor
2
2-0-0
1968
2015
Kent State
1
1-0-0
2005
2005
South Dakota State
1
1-0-0
1924
1924
Boise State
1
1-0-0
2012
2012
Kentucky
4
2-2-0
1944
1947
South Florida
1
1-0-0
2013
2013
Boston College
6
1-4-1
1935
2007
Lake Forest
5
3-1-1
1910
1926
Southern California
8
4-4-0
1963
1990
Bowling Green
2
2-0-0
1981
2007
Lansing High School
2
2-0-0
1896
1897
Southern Methodist
1
1-0-0
1969
1969
Butler
2
1-1-0
1921
1927
Louisiana State
1
0-1-0
1995
1995
Stanford
6
4-2-0
1955
2014
California
4
2-2-0
1957
2008
Louisiana Tech
1
0-1-0
2003
2003
Syracuse
13
9-3-1
1917
1990 1949
1
0-1-0
1917
1917
Louisville
3
1-2-0
1993
1996
Temple
10
7-1-2
1935
Carnegie Tech
4
3-0-1
1933
1937
Loyola (Calif.)
1
1-0-0
1935
1935
Texas A&M
3
2-1-0
1934
1959
Carroll
2
2-0-0
1915
1916
Manhattan
2
1-1-0
1934
1937
Texas Christian
2
2-0-0
1953
2012
2
2-0-0
1929
1930
Marietta
1
0-1-0
1920
1920
Texas Tech
1
0-1-0
2010
2010
Central Michigan
9
6-3-0
1991
2012
Marquette
25
18-6-1
1909
1955
Toledo
1
1-0-0
1925
1925
Centre
2
2-0-0
1925
1926
Marshall
1
1-0-0
2000
2000
UAB
1
1-0-0
2007
2007
Chicago
1
0-1-0
1923
1923
Maryland
6
5-1-0
1944
2014
UCLA
6
3-3-0
1954
1974
Chicago YMCA College 3
3-0-0
1920
1928
Massachusetts
1
1-0-0
1922
1922
Wabash
7
5-1-1
1907
1922
Cincinnati
2
1-1-0
1930
1946
Memphis
1
1-0-0
1997
1997
Washington
3
1-2-0
1969
1997
Colgate
5
1-4-0
1925
1930
Miami (Fla.)
4
0-4-0
1945
1989
Washington (St. Louis)
1
1-0-0
1935
1935
Colorado
3
3-0-0
1951
1984
Miami (Ohio)
Colorado State
1
0-1-0
1998
1998
Michigan
4
3-1-0
1975
1994
Washington State
7
5-2-0
1942
1977
107
34-68-5
1898
2014
Wayne State
9
9-0-0
1936
1946 2013
2
1-1-0
1927
1931
Michigan Freshmen
4
4-0-0
1902
1905
Western Michigan
13
11-2-0
1908
Cornell University
1
0-1-0
1926
1926
Michigan School/Deaf
4
4-0-0
1904
1908
West Virginia
4
4-0-0
1938
1942
Creighton
2
0-2-0
1922
1923
Minnesota
46
29-17-0
1950
2013
William & Mary
2
2-0-0
1949
1950
Culver Military Academy 1
1-0-0
1909
1909
Mississippi State
4
2-1-1
1928
1947
Wisconsin
52
30-22-0
1913
2012
DePaul
2
1-0-1
1908
1909
Missouri
8
5-3-0
1936
2001
Wyoming
3
3-0-0
1976
2014
DePauw
6
5-1-0
1899
1919
Montana State
1
1-0-0
2009
2009
Youngstown State
2
2-0-0
2011
2013
Detroit A.C.
8
3-4-1
1899
1910
Mt. Union
4
4-0-0
1911
1914
TOTALS
Detroit
14
7-6-1
1902
1960
Nebraska
9
2-7-0
1914
2014
Detroit YMCA
1
1-0-0
1903
1903
North Carolina
3
2-1-0
1962
1964
118 seasons/139 different opponents
Eastern Michigan
10
10-0-0
1898
2014
North Carolina State
6
4-1-1
1927
1976
Bold denotes 2015 opponent
Florida
1
1-0-0
2000
2000
North Central
1
1-0-0
1924
1924
Florida Atlantic
3
3-0-0
2008
2011
North Dakota State
2
2-0-0
1916
1930
Florida State
2
0-2-0
1987
1988
Northern Colorado
1
1-0-0
2010
2010
Fordham
1
1-0-0
1932
1932
Northwestern
54
37-17-0
1905
2013
Fresno State
1
1-0-0
2001
2001
Notre Dame
77
28-48-1
1897
2013
Georgetown
2
1-1-0
1930
1931
Ohio
1
1-0-0
1927
1927 1904
1-2-0
1989
2012
Ohio Northern
1
1-0-0
1904
3
0-3-0
1971
1985
Ohio State
43
14-29-0
1912
2014
Great Lakes
2
1-1-0
1942
1945
Ohio Wesleyan
4
2-2-0
1912
1941 1924
4
4-0-0
1932
1935
Olivet
23
18-4-1
1897
Haskell Institute
1
0-1-0
1926
1926
Oregon
5
2-3-0
1979
2014
Hawaii
5
4-1-0
1947
2005
Oregon State
9
6-2-1
1915
1971
Hillsdale
7
7-0-0
1901
1918
Penn State
29
14-14-1
1914
2014
Houston
1
0-1-0
1967
1967
Pittsburgh
7
6-0-1
1945
2007
Port Huron YMCA
2
2-0-0
1904
1905
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Cornell College
SPARTAN RECORDS
Case
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Arizona State
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157
MSU IN RANKED GAMES
Following are results of MSU games in which either the Spartans or their opponent was ranked (AP Top 25 from 1988-present; Top 20 from 1936-60 and 1968-88; Top 10 from 1961-67). Rankings are at the time of the game. Home games in CAPS. The number before the opponent indicates its national ranking. OPP. YEAR 1936
OPP. RANK #20
DATE Oct. 24
OPPONENT MARQUETTE
SITE H
MSU RESULT SCORE RANK L 7-13 –
1938
#10 #5
Oct. 22 Oct. 29
SYRACUSE SANTA CLARA
H H
W L
19-12 6-7
– –
1939
#16
Nov. 11
Santa Clara
A
L
0-6
–
1941
#9 #19
Oct. 18 Nov. 1
Santa Clara MISSOURI
A H
L L
0-7 0-19
– –
1945
#12
Nov. 17
PENN STATE
H
W
33-0
–
1946
#11
Nov. 9
Michigan
A
L
7-55
–
1947
#14
Oct. 25
KENTUCKY
H
L
6-7
–
1948
#1 #8 – – – – –
Oct. 9 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Nov. 27
Notre Dame Penn State Oregon State MARQUETTE Iowa State WASH. STATE Santa Clara
A A A H A H A
L T W W W W T
7-26 14-14 46-21 47-0 48-7 40-0 21-21
– #19 #17 #17 #12 #12 #11
– – – – #1 – –
Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19
MARYLAND H WILLIAM & MARY H PENN STATE H TEMPLE H NOTRE DAME H Oregon State A Arizona A
W W W W L L W
14-7 42-13 24-0 62-14 21-34 20-25 75-0
#13 #19 #15 #12 #10 #8 #18
1950
#3 – – – – – –
Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18
Michigan A MARYLAND H WILLIAM & MARY H Notre Dame A INDIANA H MINNESOTA H Pittsburgh A
W L W W W W W
14-7 7-34 33-14 36-33 35-0 27-0 19-0
#19 #2 #20 #15 #13 #12 #10
1951
– #17 #7 – – – #11 – –
Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24
OREGON ST. Michigan Ohio State MARQUETTE Penn State PITTSBURGH NOTRE DAME Indiana COLORADO
H A A H A H H A H
W W W W W W W W W
6-0 25-0 24-20 20-14 32-21 53-26 35-0 30-26 45-7
#2 #2 #1 #1 #3 #2 #5 #1 #2
– – – – #17 #8 – #6 –
Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22
Michigan Oregon State TEXAS A&M SYRACUSE PENN STATE Purdue Indiana NOTRE DAME MARQUETTE
A A H H H A A H H
W W W W W W W W W
27-13 17-14 48-6 48-7 34-7 14-7 41-14 21-3 62-13
#1 #1 #2 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1
– – – – – – #16 – – #5
Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Jan. 1 ’54
Iowa Minnesota TCU INDIANA Purdue OREGON ST. Ohio State MICHIGAN MARQUETTE UCLA
A A H H A H A H H N
W W W W L W W W W W
21-7 21-0 26-19 47-18 0-6 34-6 28-13 14-6 21-15 28-20
#2 #2 #2 #2 #2 #6 #5 #4 #3 #3
#12 #5 #8 #13
Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 16 Oct. 23
Iowa WISCONSIN Notre Dame PURDUE
A H A H
L L L L
10-14 0-6 19-20 13-27
#7 #13 – –
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1949
158
1952
1953
1954
OPP. YEAR 1955
OPP. RANK #2 #20 #4 – – – – – #4
DATE Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Jan. 1 ’56
OPPONENT Michigan STANFORD NOTRE DAME ILLINOIS Wisconsin Purdue MINNESOTA MARQUETTE UCLA
SITE A H H H A A H H N
RESULT L W W W W W W W W
MSU SCORE RANK 7-14 – 38-14 – 21-7 #13 21-7 #6 27-0 #5 27-0 #4 42-14 #3 33-0 #3 17-14 #2
1956
#12 #5 – – – – – #17 –
Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24
Stanford Michigan INDIANA Notre Dame Illinois WISCONSIN PURDUE Minnesota KANSAS ST.
A A H A A H H A H
W W W W L W W L W
21-7 9-0 53-6 47-14 13-20 33-0 12-9 13-14 38-17
#3 #2 #2 #2 #1 #4 #4 #3 #10
1957
– – #6 – #16 – #15 – –
Sept. 27 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23
INDIANA California Michigan PURDUE ILLINOIS Wisconsin NOTRE DAME MINNESOTA KANSAS ST.
H A A H H A H H H
W W W L W W W W W
54-0 19-0 35-6 13-20 19-14 34-6 34-7 42-13 27-9
#4 #2 #2 #1 #8 #6 #4 #4 #1
1958
– #16 #10 – – #8
Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1
CALIFORNIA MICHIGAN PITTSBURGH Purdue Illinois WISCONSIN
H H H A A H
W T W L L L
32-12 12-12 22-8 6-14 0-16 7-9
#4 #4 #9 #5 #20 –
1959
#10 #14 #6 #18
Oct. 10 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 20
Iowa PURDUE N’WESTERN Miami (Fla.)
A H H A
L W W L
8-37 15-0 15-10 13-18
– – #19 #11
1960
#17 #3 – – #8 – – –
Sept. 24 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19
Pittsburgh IOWA Notre Dame Indiana OHIO STATE Purdue Northwestern DETROIT
A H A A H A A H
T L W W L W W W
7-7 15-27 21-0 35-0 10-21 17-13 21-18 43-15
#6 #13 #14 #13 #10 #17 #13 #12
1961
– – #6 #6 – – – – –
Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25
Wisconsin STANFORD Michigan NOTRE DAME INDIANA Minnesota Purdue N’WESTERN ILLINOIS
A H A H H A A H H
W W W W W L L W W
20-0 31-3 28-0 17-7 35-0 0-13 6-7 21-13 34-7
#10 #6 #5 #1 #1 #1 #6 #9 #8
1962
– – – #9
Sept. 29 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 17
Stanford Indiana MINNESOTA Northwestern
A A H A
L W L W
13-16 26-8 7-28 31-7
#6 #10 #7 –
1963
#8 #9 #8 – – #8
Oct. 4 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 28
Southern Cal Northwestern WISCONSIN Purdue NOTRE DAME ILLINOIS
A A H A H H
L W W W W L
10-13 15-7 30-13 23-0 12-7 0-13
– – – #9 #4 #4
1964
#2 #7 #10 #1
Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Nov. 7 Nov. 14
SOUTHERN CAL H MICHIGAN H PURDUE H Notre Dame A
W L W L
17-7 10-17 21-7 7-34
– #9 – –
1965
– – – #6 – – – #4 #4
Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Jan. 1 ’65
ILLINOIS Michigan OHIO STATE Purdue N’WESTERN Iowa INDIANA Notre Dame UCLA
W W W W W W W W L
22-12 24-7 32-7 14-10 49-7 35-0 27-13 12-3 12-14
#9 #5 #4 #2 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1
H A H A H A H A N
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MSU IN RANKED GAMES OPPONENT N.C. STATE PENN STATE Illinois MICHIGAN Ohio State PURDUE Northwestern IOWA Indiana NOTRE DAME
1967
– #2 #6 #3
Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Nov. 11 Nov. 18
1968
– – #5 #2 – #15
Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16
Wisconsin Michigan NOTRE DAME Ohio State INDIANA PURDUE
A A H A H H
W L W L L L
39-0 14-28 21-17 20-25 22-24 0-9
#19 #12 – #16 #17 –
– – – #1 #13 #10
Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Nov. 8
WASHINGTON SMU Notre Dame Ohio State MICHIGAN Purdue
H H A A H A
W W L L W L
27-11 23-15 28-42 21-54 23-12 13-41
#12 #13 #14 #19 – –
#4 #1 #6 #18
Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Nov. 21
NOTRE DAME Ohio State Michigan N’WESTERN
H A A H
L L L L
0-29 0-29 20-34 20-23
– – – –
– #11 #2 #9 –
Sept. 18 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Nov. 6 Nov. 20
Georgia Tech Notre Dame MICHIGAN Ohio State Northwestern
A A H A A
L L L W L
0-10 2-14 13-24 17-10 7-28
#18 – – – #19
1972
– #1 #7 #5 #5
Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Nov. 11
GEORGIA TECH Southern Cal NOTRE DAME Michigan OHIO STATE
H A H A H
L L L L W
16-21 6-51 0-16 0-10 19-12
#18 – – – –
1973
#17 #8 #5 #1
Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Nov. 10
UCLA Notre Dame MICHIGAN Ohio State
H A H A
L L L L
21-34 10-14 0-31 0-35
– – – –
1974
#7 #4 #20 #1 – –
Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23
NOTRE DAME Michigan Wisconsin OHIO STATE Indiana IOWA
H A A H A H
L L W W W W
14-19 7-21 28-21 16-13 19-10 60-21
– – – – #15 #14
1975
#3 #19 #8 #8 – –
Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25
OHIO STATE MIAMI (OHIO) Notre Dame MICHIGAN Minnesota ILLINOIS
H H A H A H
L W W L W L
0-21 14-13 10-3 6-16 38-15 19-21
#11 – – #15 #17 #16
1976
#4 #18 #1
Sept. 11 Oct. 2 Oct. 9
Ohio State NOTRE DAME Michigan
A H A
L L L
21-49 6-24 10-42
– – –
1977
#14 #3
Oct. 1 Oct. 8
Notre Dame MICHIGAN
A H
L L
6-16 14-24
– –
1978
#3 #5 – – – –
Sept. 29 Oct. 14 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25
Southern Cal Michigan Illinois MINNESOTA Northwestern IOWA
A A A H A H
L W W W W W
9-30 24-15 59-19 33-9 52-3 42-7
– – #18 #17 #16 #14
1969
1970
1971
SITE H H H A H A H A
RESULT W W W L L L L L
MSU SCORE RANK 33-16 #10 41-17 #10 24-21 #8 3-27 #7 7-21 #16 29-38 #19 7-14 – 0-42 –
1980
#7 #9
Oct. 4 Nov. 1
NOTRE DAME OHIO STATE
H H
L L
21-26 16-48
– –
1981
#8 #6 #14 #19
Sept. 19 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Nov. 21
Ohio State MICHIGAN WISCONSIN Iowa
A H H A
L L W L
13-21 20-38 33-14 7-36
– – – –
1982
#12 #16 #11
Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2
OHIO STATE Miami (Fla.) NOTRE DAME
H A H
L L L
10-31 22-25 3-11
– – –
1983
#4 #14 #17 #12
Sept. 17 Oct. 8 Oct. 22 Nov. 12
Notre Dame MICHIGAN Ohio State IOWA
A H A H
W L L L
28-23 0-42 11-21 6-12
– – – –
1984
#13 #8 #18
Oct. 6 Oct. 20 Nov. 10
Michigan OHIO STATE Iowa
A H A
W L W
19-7 20-23 17-16
– – –
1985
#1 #3
Oct. 5 Oct. 12
Iowa MICHIGAN
A H
L L
31-35 0-31
– –
1986
– #20 – #11 #4
Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11
Arizona State A NOTRE DAME H WESTERN MICH. H IOWA H Michigan A
L W W L L
17-20 20-15 45-10 21-24 6-27
#20 – #19 #17 –
1987
#16 #9 #7 #12 – – #15 – #16 – #16
Sept. 7 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Jan. 1 ’88
SOUTHERN CAL H Notre Dame A FLORIDA STATE H MICHIGAN H Northwestern A ILLINOIS H Ohio State A PURDUE H INDIANA H Wisconsin A Southern Cal N
W L L W W T W W W W W
27-13 8-31 3-31 17-11 38-0 14-14 13-7 13-7 27-3 30-9 20-17
#25 #17 – – #19 #14 #20 #15 #13 #11 #8
1988
– #8 #9 #17 #19
Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 8 Jan. 1 ’89
RUTGERS NOTRE DAME Florida State Michigan Georgia
H H A A N
L L L L L
13-17 3-20 7-30 3-17 27-34
#15 – – – –
1989
#1 #2 – #5 #13 – #25
Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Nov. 25 Dec. 25
Notre Dame MIAMI (FLA.) Iowa MICHIGAN ILLINOIS Wisconsin Hawaii
A H A H H A N
L L W L L W W
13-21 20-26 17-14 7-10 10-14 31-3 33-13
– – #24 #21 -#25 #22
1990
– #1 – – #1 #8 – – – #21
Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24 Dec. 31
Syracuse NOTRE DAME Rutgers IOWA Michigan Illinois Minnesota Northwestern WISCONSIN Southern Cal
A H A H A A A A H N
T L W L W L W W W W
23-23 19-20 34-10 7-12 28-27 13-15 28-16 29-22 14-9 17-16
#19 #24 #22 #18 -#24 #24 #23 #24 #22
1991
– #11 #5 #14
Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Oct. 12 Oct. 26
CENTRAL MICH. Notre Dame MICHIGAN Ohio State
H A H A
L L L L
3-20 10-49 28-45 17-27
#18 – – –
1992
#7 #25 #3
Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 10
NOTRE DAME Boston College Michigan
H A A
L L L
31-52 0-14 10-35
– – –
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#3 – – –
OPPONENT ILLINOIS OREGON MIAMI (OHIO) Notre Dame MICHIGAN Wisconsin PURDUE Ohio State
BOWL HISTORY
7-37 17-21 13-14 7-21
DATE Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27
HONORS & AWARDS
L L L L
OPP. RANK – – – #15 #11 – #16 #4
SPARTAN HISTORY
HOUSTON H SOUTHERN CAL H INDIANA H Purdue A
OPP. YEAR 1979
SPARTAN RECORDS
MSU SCORE RANK 28-10 #2 42-8 #1 25-10 #1 20-7 #1 11-8 #1 41-20 #2 22-0 #2 56-7 #2 37-19 #2 10-10 #2
2014 RECAP
RESULT W W W W W W W W W T
SITE H H A H A H A H A H
COACHING STAFF
DATE Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19
2015 SPARTANS
OPP. RANK – – – – – #9 – – – #1
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OPP. YEAR 1966
159
MSU IN RANKED GAMES OPP. RANK #4 #9 #5 – #23 #14 – #25
DATE Sept. 18 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 27 Dec. 4 Dec. 28
OPPONENT Notre Dame MICHIGAN Ohio State IOWA Indiana PENN STATE Wisconsin Louisville
SITE A H A H A H N N
RESULT L W L W L L L L
MSU SCORE RANK 14-36 – 17-7 – 21-28 #25 24-10 #24 0-10 #22 37-38 #25 20-41 #25 7-18 –
OPP. YEAR 2006
OPP. RANK #12 #6 #1
DATE Sept. 23 Oct. 7 Oct. 14
OPPONENT NOTRE DAME Michigan OHIO STATE
SITE H A H
RESULT L L L
MSU SCORE RANK 37-40 – 13-31 – 7-38 –
2007
#9 #1 #15 #14
Sept. 29 Oct. 20 Nov. 3 Dec. 28
Wisconsin Ohio State MICHIGAN Boston College
A A H N
L L L L
34-37 17-24 24-28 21-24
– – – –
1994
#8 #15 #7 #2
Sept. 17 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Nov. 26
NOTRE DAME WISCONSIN Michigan Penn State
H H A A
L W L L
20-21 29-10 20-40 31-59
– – – –
2008
1995
#2 #7 #14
Sept. 9 Nov. 4 Nov. 25
NEBRASKA MICHIGAN PENN STATE
H H H
L W L
10-50 28-25 20-24
– – –
– #12 – – #7 #16
Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 22 Jan. 1 ’09
Northwestern OHIO STATE WISCONSIN PURDUE Penn State Georgia
A H H H A N
W L W W L L
37-20 7-45 25-24 21-7 18-49 12-24
#23 #20 #22 #18 #17 #19
2009
1996
#1 #9 #7
Sept. 7 Nov. 2 Nov. 23
Nebraska Michigan Penn State
A A A
L L L
14-55 29-45 29-32
– – –
#22 #7 #13
Oct. 3 Oct. 24 Nov. 21
MICHIGAN IOWA PENN STATE
H H H
W (OT) 26-20 L 13-15 L 14-42
– – –
2010
1997
– – – – – – #5 #9 #23 #4 #21
Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 29 Dec. 25
WESTERN MICH. H MEMPHIS H Notre Dame A MINNESOTA H Indiana A Northwestern A MICHIGAN H OHIO STATE H Purdue A PENN STATE H Washington N
W W W W W L L L L W L
42-10 52-21 23-7 31-10 38-6 17-19 7-23 13-37 21-22 49-14 23-51
#25 #21 #17 #12 #11 #12 #15 #21 – – #25
– #11 #18 – – #18 – – – #15
Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 20 Nov. 27 Jan. 1 ’11
N. COLORADO WISCONSIN Michigan ILLINOIS Northwestern Iowa MINNESOTA PURDUE Penn State Alabama
H H A H A A H H A N
W W W W W L W W W L
45-7 34-24 34-17 26-6 35-27 6-37 31-8 35-31 28-22 7-49
#25 #24 #17 #13 #8 #5 #16 #11 #11 #7
2011
1998
#15 #10 #1 #23
Aug. 29 Sept. 12 Nov. 7 Nov. 28
COLORADO ST. NOTRE DAME Ohio State Penn State
H H A A
L W W L
16-23 45-23 28-24 28-51
#23 – – –
1999
#24 – – #3 #20 #17 #20 – #13 #10
Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Jan. 1 ’00
Notre Dame Illinois IOWA MICHIGAN Purdue Wisconsin OHIO STATE Northwestern PENN STATE Florida
A A H H A A H A H N
W W W W L L W W W W
23-13 27-10 49-3 34-31 28-52 10-40 23-7 34-0 35-28 37-34
– #19 #14 #11 #5 #11 #19 #17 #15 #9
– – #11 #4 #13 – – – – #15 #18
Sept. 2 Sept. 10 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 26 Dec. 3 Jan. 2 ’12
YOUNGSTOWN ST. FLA. ATLANTIC MICHIGAN WISCONSIN Nebraska MINNESOTA Iowa INDIANA Northwestern Wisconsin Georgia
H H H H A H A H A N N
W W W W L W W W W L W
28-6 44-0 28-14 37-31 3-24 31-24 37-21 55-3 31-17 39-42 33-30 (3OT)
#17 #15 #23 #15 #9 #15 #13 #12 #11 #11 #12
2012
2000
– – #16 – #16 #16 #9
Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 21 Nov. 4 Nov. 11
MARSHALL Missouri NOTRE DAME N’WESTERN Michigan Ohio State PURDUE
H A H H A A H
W W W L L L W
34-24 13-10 27-21 17-37 0-14 13-27 30-10
#24 #22 #23 #18 – – –
#24 – #20 – #14 #23 #21
Aug. 31 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 20 Nov. 3
BOISE STATE H Central Michigan A NOTRE DAME H EASTERN MICH. H OHIO STATE H Michigan A NEBRASKA H
W W L W L L L
17-13 42-7 3-20 23-7 16-17 10-12 24-28
#13 #11 #10 #21 #20 – –
2013
2001
#23 #16 #6 – #20
Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Dec. 31
Notre Dame Northwestern MICHIGAN INDIANA Fresno State
A A H H N
W L W L W
17-10 26-27 26-24 28-37 44-35
– #23 – #22 –
#22 #23 – – – #2 #5
Sept. 21 Nov. 2 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 30 Dec. 7 Jan. 1 ’14
Notre Dame MICHIGAN Nebraska Northwestern MINNESOTA Ohio State Stanford
A H A A H N N
L W W W W W W
13-17 29-6 41-28 30-6 14-3 34-24 24-20
– #24 #14 #13 #11 #10 #4
2014
2002
– – – #12 #17 #15 #15
Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Oct. 12 Nov. 2 Nov. 23
EASTERN MICH. H RICE H CALIFORNIA H NOTRE DAME H Iowa A Michigan A Penn State A
W W L L L L L
56-7 27-10 22-46 17-21 16-44 3-49 7-61
#18 #15 #15 – – – –
2003
#13 – – #25 #11 #7 – #22
Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Dec. 29
IOWA INDIANA Illinois Minnesota MICHIGAN Ohio State Wisconsin Nebraska
H H A A H A A N
W W W W L L L L
20-10 31-3 49-14 44-38 20-27 23-33 21-56 3-17
– #25 #21 #15 #9 #14 #21 –
– #3 – – #19 – – – #13 – – – #4
Aug. 29 Sept. 6 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Nov. 29 Jan. 1 ’15
JACKSONVILLE ST. Oregon EASTERN MICH. WYOMING NEBRASKA Purdue Indiana MICHIGAN OHIO STATE Maryland RUTGERS Penn State Baylor
H A H H H A A H H A H A N
W L W W W W W W L W W W W
45-7 27-46 73-14 56-14 27-22 45-31 56-17 35-11 37-49 37-15 45-3 34-10 42-42
#8 #7 #11 #9 #10 #8 #8 #8 #7 #12 #10 #10 #7
2004
#19 #12 #4
Oct. 16 Oct. 30 Nov. 13
MINNESOTA Michigan WISCONSIN
H A H
W 51-17 L (3OT) 37-45 W 49-14
– – –
2005
#10 – – #15 – #5
Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Nov. 19
Notre Dame Illinois MICHIGAN Ohio State N’WESTERN PENN STATE
A A H A H H
W (OT) W L L L L
THE UNIVERSITY
BOWL HISTORY
HONORS & AWARDS
SPARTAN HISTORY
SPARTAN RECORDS
2014 RECAP
COACHING STAFF
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OPP. YEAR 1993
160
44-41 61-14 31-34 24-35 14-49 22-31
– #17 #11 #16 #22 –
MSU RECORD BREAKDOWN VS. RANKED OPPONENTS: 87-150-4 (.369) Home: 48-66-2 (.422) Away: 28-75-2 (.276) Neutral: 11-9 (.550) vs. Opp. Ranked No. 1: 3-14-1 (.206) vs. Opp. in Top 10: 45-81-2 (.359) VS. RANKED OPPONENTS BY MONTH
VS. RANKED OPPONENTS BY DECADE 1930s: 1-3 (.250) 1940s: 1-6-1 (.188) 1950s: 20-9-1 (.661) 1960s: 12-14-2 (.481) 1970s: 7-27 (.206) 1980s: 11-26 (.297) 1990s: 13-29 (.310) 2000s: 11-25 (.306) 2010s: 11-11 (.500)
August: 1-1 (.500) September: 13-33-1 (.287) October: 35-69-2 (.340) November: 27-38-1 (.417) December: 4-5 (.444) January: 7-4 (.636)
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FINAL POLLS 1948
1949
1950
1951
1961 Oklahoma Michigan State Maryland UCLA Ohio State TCU Georgia Tech Auburn Notre Dame Mississippi Pittsburgh Michigan Southern California Miami (Fla.) Miami (Ohio) Stanford Texas A&M Navy West Virginia Army
1956 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Oklahoma Tennessee Iowa Georgia Tech Texas A&M Miami (Fla.) Michigan Syracuse Michigan State Oregon State Baylor Minnesota Pittsburgh TCU Ohio State Navy Geo. Wash. Southern California Clemson Colorado
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 20.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Alabama Southern California Oklahoma Penn State Michigan Clemson Notre Dame Nebraska Texas Houston Arkansas Michigan State Purdue UCLA Missouri Georgia Stanford NC State Texas A&M Maryland
1987 Alabama Ohio State Texas LSU Mississippi Minnesota Colorado Michigan State Arkansas Utah State Missouri Purdue Georgia Tech Syracuse Rutgers UCLA Rice Penn State Arizona Duke
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
1965
1989
1. Alabama 2. Michigan State 3. Arkansas 4. UCLA 5. Nebraska 6. Missouri 7. Tennessee 8. LSU 9. Notre Dame 10. Southern California Note: Only Top 10 ranked.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
1966 1. Notre Dame 2. Michigan State 3. Alabama 4. Georgia 5. UCLA 6. Nebraska 7. Purdue 8. Georgia Tech 9. Miami (Fla.) 10. SMU Note: Only Top 10 ranked.
Miami (Fla.) Florida State Oklahoma Syracuse LSU Nebraska Auburn Michigan State UCLA Texas A&M Oklahoma State Clemson Georgia Tennessee South Carolina Iowa Notre Dame Southern California Michigan Arizona State
Miami (Fla.) Notre Dame Florida State Colorado Tennessee Auburn Michigan Southern California Alabama Illinois Nebraska Clemson Arkansas Houston Penn State Michigan State Pittsburgh Virginia Texas Tech Texas A&M West Virginia BYU Washington Ohio State Arizona
2010 Colorado Georgia Tech Miami (Fla.) Florida State Washington Notre Dame Michigan Tennessee Clemson Houston Penn State Texas Florida Louisville Texas A&M Michigan State Oklahoma Iowa Auburn Southern California Mississippi BYU Virginia Nebraska Illinois
1999 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
Auburn TCU Oregon Stanford Ohio State Oklahoma Wisconsin LSU Boise State Alabama Nevada Arkansas Oklahoma State Michigan State Mississippi St. Virginia Tech Florida State Missouri Texas A&M Nebraska Central Florida South Carolina Maryland Tulsa NC State
2011 Florida State Virginia Tech Nebraska Wisconsin Michigan Kansas State Michigan State Alabama Tennessee Marshall Penn State Florida Mississippi St. Southern Miss. Miami (Fla.) Georgia Arkansas Minnesota Oregon Georgia Tech Texas Mississippi Texas A&M Illinois Purdue
2008 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
Alabama LSU Oklahoma State Oregon Arkansas Southern California Stanford Boise State South Carolina Wisconsin Michigan State Michigan Baylor TCU Kansas State Oklahoma West Virginia Houston Georgia Southern Miss Virginia Tech Clemson Florida State Nebraska Cincinnati
2013 Florida Utah Southern California Texas Oklahoma Alabama TCU Penn State Ohio State Oregon Boise State Texas Tech Georgia Mississippi Virginia Tech Oklahoma State Cincinnati Oregon State Missouri Iowa Florida State Georgia Tech West Virginia Michigan State BYU
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
Florida State Auburn Michigan State South Carolina Missouri Oklahoma Alabama Clemson Oregon UCF Stanford Ohio State Baylor LSU Louisville UCLA Oklahoma State Texas A&M Southern California Notre Dame Arizona State Wisconsin Duke Vanderbilt Washington
THE UNIVERSITY
Tennessee Michigan State Maryland Illinois Georgia Tech Princeton Stanford Wisconsin Baylor Oklahoma TCU California Virginia San Francisco Kentucky Boston Univ. UCLA Washington St. Holy Cross Clemson
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
1978 Minnesota Mississippi Iowa Navy Missouri Washington Arkansas Ohio State Alabama Duke Kansas Baylor Auburn Yale Michigan State Penn State New Mexico St. Florida Syracuse Purdue
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
BOWL HISTORY
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
1955
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
19. 20.
1990 Oklahoma Southern California Michigan Ohio State Alabama Notre Dame Penn State Auburn Nebraska Miami (Ohio) NC State Michigan State Maryland Baylor Florida Texas A&M Mississippi St. Texas Houston Tennessee
HONORS & AWARDS
20.
Oklahoma Army Texas Tennessee California Princeton Kentucky Michigan State Michigan Clemson Washington Wyoming Illinois Ohio State Miami (Fla.) Alabama Nebraska Wash. & Lee Tulsa Tulane
1960 Maryland Notre Dame Michigan State Oklahoma UCLA Rice Illinois Georgia Tech Iowa West Virginia Texas Texas Tech Alabama Army Wisconsin Kentucky Auburn Duke Stanford Michigan
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
SPARTAN HISTORY
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
1974 Auburn Ohio State Michigan State Oklahoma Navy Iowa Mississippi Rice Texas A&M Notre Dame Texas Arizona State Tennessee Mississippi St. NC State Duke Florida Army Wisconsin VMI
SPARTAN RECORDS
Notre Dame Oklahoma California Army Rice Ohio State Michigan Minnesota LSU Pacific Kentucky Cornell Villanova Maryland Santa Clara North Carolina Tennessee Princeton Michigan State Missouri Baylor
1953
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
2014 RECAP
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
1957 Michigan State Georgia Tech Notre Dame Oklahoma Southern California UCLA Mississippi Tennessee Alabama Texas Wisconsin Tulsa Maryland Syracuse Florida Duke Ohio State Purdue Princeton Kentucky
COACHING STAFF
Michigan Notre Dame North Carolina California Oklahoma Army Northwestern Georgia Oregon SMU Clemson Vanderbilt Tulane Michigan State Mississippi Minnesota William & Mary Penn State Cornell Wake Forest
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
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1952
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FINAL POLLS
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2015 SPARTANS
2015 OUTLOOK
AP (continued) 2014 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
Ohio State Oregon TCU Alabama Michigan State Florida State Baylor Georgia Tech Georgia UCLA Mississippi State Arizona State Wisconsin Missouri Clemson Boise State Mississippi Kansas State Arizona Southern California Utah Auburn Marshall Louisville Memphis
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UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL 1950 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Oklahoma Texas Tennessee California Army Michigan Kentucky Princeton Michigan State Ohio State Illinois Clemson Miami (Fla.) Wyoming Washington Baylor Alabama Wash. & Lee Navy Nebraska Wisconsin Cornell
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1951
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Tennessee Michigan State Illinois Maryland Georgia Tech Princeton Stanford Wisconsin Baylor TCU Oklahoma California Notre Dame San Francisco Purdue Washington St. Holy Cross UCLA Kentucky Kansas
1952 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
1957 Michigan State Georgia Tech Notre Dame Oklahoma Southern California UCLA Mississippi Tennessee Alabama Wisconsin Texas Purdue Maryland Princeton Ohio State Pittsburgh Navy Duke Houston Kentucky
1953 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Oklahoma Michigan State Maryland UCLA Ohio State TCU Georgia Tech Auburn Mississippi Notre Dame Pittsburgh Southern California Michigan Texas A&M Army Duke West Virginia Miami (Fla.) Iowa Navy Stanford Miami (Ohio)
Oklahoma Tennessee Iowa Georgia Tech Texas A&M Miami (Fla.) Michigan Syracuse Minnesota Michigan State Baylor Pittsburgh Oregon State TCU Southern California Wyoming Yale Colorado Navy Duke
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Minnesota Iowa Mississippi Missouri Wisconsin Navy Arkansas Ohio State Kansas Alabama Duke Baylor Michigan State Auburn Purdue Florida Texas Yale New Mexico St. Tennessee
1961 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
1974 Texas Navy Pittsburgh Illinois Nebraska Auburn Mississippi Oklahoma Alabama Michigan State Mississippi St. Syracuse Arizona State Memphis State Washington Penn State Southern California Missouri North Carolina Baylor
1964 Syracuse Mississippi LSU Texas Georgia Wisconsin Washington TCU Arkansas Penn State Illinois Southern California Alabama Pittsburgh Oklahoma Northwestern Michigan State Wyoming Auburn Missouri
1960
1956 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
1963 Ohio State Auburn Michigan State Oklahoma Iowa Navy Rice Mississippi Notre Dame Texas A&M Texas Arizona State Army Duke Wisconsin Tennessee Oregon Clemson UCLA NC State
1959 Maryland Notre Dame Michigan State UCLA Oklahoma Rice Illinois Texas Georgia Tech Iowa Alabama Texas Tech West Virginia Wisconsin Kentucky Army Stanford Duke Michigan Ohio State
1955 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Alabama Ohio State LSU Texas Mississippi Minnesota Colorado Arkansas Michigan State Utah State Purdue Missouri Georgia Tech Duke Kansas Syracuse Wyoming Wisconsin Miami (Fla.) Penn State
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Miami (Fla.) Florida State Oklahoma Syracuse LSU Nebraska Auburn Michigan State Texas A&M Clemson UCLA Oklahoma State Tennessee Georgia South Carolina Iowa Southern California Michigan Texas Indiana
1989 Michigan State Arkansas Nebraska Alabama UCLA Missouri Tennessee Notre Dame Southern California Texas Tech Ohio State Florida Purdue LSU Georgia Tulsa Mississippi Kentucky Syracuse Colorado
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 18. 19. 20.
Miami (Fla.) Florida State Notre Dame Colorado Tennessee Auburn Alabama Michigan Southern California Illinois Clemson Nebraska Arkansas Penn State Virginia Texas Tech Michigan State BYU Pittsburgh Washington
1990
1966 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
17. 18. 19.
Southern California Alabama Ohio State Notre Dame Michigan Auburn Penn State Nebraska NC State Miami (Ohio) Houston Florida Maryland Baylor Texas A&M Tennessee Mississippi St. Michigan State Tulsa Southern California
1987 Alabama Arkansas Notre Dame Michigan Texas Nebraska LSU Oregon State Ohio State Southern California Florida State Syracuse Princeton Penn State Utah Illinois New Mexico Tulsa Missouri Mississippi Michigan State
1965 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Notre Dame Michigan State Alabama Georgia UCLA Purdue Nebraska Georgia Tech SMU Miami (Fla.) Florida Mississippi Arkansas Tennessee Wyoming Syracuse Houston Southern California Oregon State Virginia Tech
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
Georgia Tech Colorado Miami (Fla.) Florida State Washington Notre Dame Tennessee Michigan Clemson Penn State Texas Louisville Texas A&M Michigan State Virginia Iowa BYU Nebraska Auburn San Jose State Syracuse Southern California Mississippi Illinois Virginia Tech
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USA TODAY COACHES’ 1987 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
Miami (Fla.) Florida State Oklahoma Syracuse Nebraska LSU Auburn Michigan State Texas A&M UCLA Clemson Oklahoma State Georgia Tennessee Iowa Notre Dame Southern California South Carolina Michigan Texas Pittsburgh Indiana Penn State Ohio State Alabama
1989 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
Miami (Fla.) Notre Dame Florida State Colorado Tennessee Auburn Southern California Michigan Alabama Illinois Nebraska Clemson Arkansas Houston Penn State Virginia Michigan State Texas Tech Pittsburgh Texas A&M West Virginia BYU Syracuse Ohio State Washington
1990 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
Colorado Georgia Tech Miami (Fla.) Florida State Washington Notre Dame Tennessee Michigan Clemson Texas Penn State Houston Florida Louisville Michigan State Texas A&M Oklahoma Iowa Auburn BYU Mississippi Southern California Nebraska Illinois Virginia
FINAL POLLS 1999
2011
Ohio State Oregon TCU Alabama Michigan State Florida State Georgia Tech Baylor Georgia UCLA Missouri Mississippi State Wisconsin Arizona State Clemson Boise State Arizona Kansas State Mississippi Utah Southern California Marshall Auburn Louisville Memphis
2013 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Keith Mumphery holds the Field Scovell Cotton Bowl Trophy following Michigan State’s 42-41 victory over Baylor in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic. Fueled by the comeback win against the Bears, MSU finished No. 5 in both of the national polls for the 2014 season.
FINAL RANKINGS SUMMARY UPI – – 9 2 1 3 2 10 3 17 13 9 10 20 1 2 18 – 8 16-t 14 – – – – – –
USA TODAY – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 8 17 15 7 24 14 10 3 5
FINAL RANKINGS BREAKDOWN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AP (1): 1952 UPI (2): 1952, 1965 TOP-10 FINISHES AP (14): 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1961, 1965, 1966, 1987, 1999, 2013, 2014 UPI (12): 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1961, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1987 USA TODAY Coaches (5): 1987, 1999, 2011, 2013, 2014 FINAL POLL FINISHES AP (24) UPI (18) USA TODAY Coaches (9) FINAL POLL FINISHES BY DECADE 1940s: AP (2) 1950s: AP (7); UPI (8) 1960s: AP (4); UPI (6) 1970s: AP (2); UPI (1) 1980s: AP (2); UPI (2); USA TODAY (2) 1990s: AP (2); UPI (1); USA TODAY (2) 2000s: AP (1); USA TODAY (1) 2010s: AP (4); USA TODAY (4) Poll notes: Associated Press Poll began in 1936; ranked Top 20 teams from 1936 to 1961 and from 1968-88; ranked Top 10 teams from 1962-67; began ranking Top 25 teams in 1989. United Press International Poll ran from 1950-90.
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Year 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1955 1956 1957 1959 1960 1961 1963 1964 1965 1966 1974 1978 1987 1989 1990 1999 2008 2010 2011 2013 2014
HONORS & AWARDS
10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
Auburn TCU Oregon Stanford Ohio State Oklahoma Boise State LSU Wisconsin Oklahoma State Alabama Arkansas Nevada Michigan State Virginia Tech Florida State Mississippi St. Missouri Nebraska Central Florida Texas A&M South Carolina Utah Maryland NC State
SPARTAN HISTORY
12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
Florida State Auburn Michigan State South Carolina Missouri Oklahoma Clemson Alabama Oregon Ohio State Stanford UCF Baylor LSU Louisville UCLA Oklahoma State Texas A&M Southern California Arizona State Wisconsin Duke Vanderbilt Notre Dame Nebraska
2010 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Tony Lippett scored the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of the 100th Rose Bowl Game in MSU’s 24-20 victory over Stanford. The Spartans closed the 2013 season ranked No. 3 in both of the national polls, the program’s highest finish since 1966.
SPARTAN RECORDS
Florida Southern California Texas Utah Oklahoma Alabama TCU Penn State Oregon Georgia Ohio State Texas Tech Boise State Virginia Tech Mississippi Missouri Cincinnati Oklahoma State Oregon State Iowa BYU Georgia Tech Florida State Michigan State California
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
2014 RECAP
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
2014 Alabama LSU Oklahoma State Oregon Arkansas Boise State Stanford South Carolina Michigan Michigan State Wisconsin Baylor TCU Houston Oklahoma Kansas State Virginia Tech West Virginia Southern Miss Georgia Cincinnati Clemson Florida State Nebraska BYU
COACHING STAFF
2008
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
2015 SPARTANS
Florida State Nebraska Virginia Tech Wisconsin Michigan Kansas State Michigan State Alabama Tennessee Marshall Penn State Mississippi St. Southern Miss. Florida Miami (Fla.) Georgia Minnesota Oregon Arkansas Texas A&M Georgia Tech Mississippi Texas Stanford Illinois
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
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1936 Sid Wagner 1st round - Detroit 1937 Gordon Dahlgren, G 8th round - Green Bay
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1938 John Pingel, B 1st round - Detroit Lions Ole Nelson, E 8th round - Pittsburgh 1941 Stan McRae, E 15th round - Washington
COACHING STAFF
1942 Tony Arena, C 13th round - Detroit 1943 Jack Fenton, B 10th round - Detroit Dick Kieppe, B 15th round - Cleveland
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1944 Hugh Davis, B 17th round - Pittsburgh Paul Carter, T 23rd round - Pittsburgh Howard Beyer, C 24th round - NY Giants Roger Brogger, E 8th round - Washington Vince Mroz, E 22nd round - NY Giants
1945
1946
SPARTAN HISTORY
Jack Breslin, B 4th round - Boston 1947 Walt Vezmar, G 13th round - Detroit Russ Reader, B 19th round - Chicago Bears
HONORS & AWARDS
1948 Ken Balge, E 16th round - Green Bay Jim Zito, T 21st round - Boston Bob McCurry, C 30th round - Detroit
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1949
164
Warren Huey, E 6th round - Philadelphia 1949 AAFC Warren Huey, E 10th round, (#70 overall) Chicago Hornets George Guerre, B 17th round, (#126 overall) Chicago Hornets
1950 Lynn Chandnois, B 1st round - Pittsburgh Ed Bagdon, G 7th round - Chicago Cardinals Gene Glick, B 25th round - Detroit Frank Waters, B 25th round - Green Bay Don McAuliffe, B 28th round - NY Giants 1951 Dorne Dibble, E 3rd round - Detroit Sonny Grandelius, B 3rd round - NY Giants Hank Minarik, E 8th round - Pittsburgh Jesse Thomas, B 10th round - NY Yanks Deane Thomas, T 23rd round - LA Rams Dick Kuh, G 24th round - NY Giants 1952 Bob Carey, E 1st round - LA Rams Bill Hughes, C 2nd round - Cleveland Al Dorow, B 3rd round - Washington Don Coleman, G 8th round - Chicago Cardinals Orlando Mazza, E 11th round - Washington Marv McFadden, T 12th round - Pittsburgh Jack Morgan, T 14th round - Green Bay Bill Carey, E 18th round - San Francisco Jim Creamer, C 21st round - NY Giants Frank Kapral, G 23rd round - Green Bay
1955 Hank Bullough, G 5th round - Green Bay LeRoy Bolden, B 6th round - Cleveland Bert Zagers, B 7th round - Detroit Ellis Duckett, B 15th round - Pittsburgh John Matsock, B 24th round - Cleveland Vic Postula, B 24th round - Philadelphia 1956 Earl Morrall, QB 1st round - San Francisco Norm Masters, T 2nd round - Chicago Cardinals Billy Quinlan, E 3rd round - Cleveland Gary Lowe, B 5th round - Washington John Lewis, E 9th round - Baltimore Gerry Planutis, B 12th round - Washington Sam Williams, DE 24th round - LA Rams Buck Nystrom, G 30th round - Washington
1954 Jim Neal, C 2nd round - Detroit Don Dohoney, E 5th round - Chicago Cardinals Billy Wells, B 5th round - Washington Rex Corless, B 21st round - NY Giants Tom Yewcic, QB 27th round - Pittsburgh Evan Slonac, B 28th round - Green Bay
1959 Fran O’Brien, T 3rd round - Cleveland Blanche Martin, B 4th round - LA Rams Ellison Kelly, G 5th round - NY Giants Palmer Pyle, T 6th round - Baltimore Larry Cundiff, T 9th round - LA Rams Bob Bercich, B 15th round - NY Giants 1960 NFL Dean Look, QB 20th round - Detroit 1960 AFL Larry Cundiff, C - Denver Dean Look, QB - Denver Palmer Pyle, T - Houston Willie Boykin, T - Minneapolis Jim Chastain, T-G - Minneapolis Blanche Martin, FB - NY Titans 1961 NFL
1953 Paul Dekker, E 3rd round - Washington Dick Tamburo, C 4th round - Cleveland Ed Timmerman, B 14th round - Washington Jim Ellis, B 25th round - Cleveland
1958 Dan Currie, C 1st round - Green Bay Walt Kowalczyk, B 1st round - Philadelphia Jim Ninowski, QB 4th round - Cleveland Bob Jewett, E 5th round - Chicago Bears Jim Wulff, B 6th round - Cleveland Hal Dukes, E 13th round - San Francisco Tony Kolodziej, E 13th round - LA Rams Archie Matsos, G 16th round - Baltimore Les Rutledge, T 20th round - Chicago Bears Larry Harding, E 24th round - LA Rams
Earl Morrall threw for 20,809 yards and 161 touchdowns in his 21-year NFL career. Morrall led the NFL with 26 TD passes in 1968. 1957 Clarence Peaks, B 1st round - Philadelphia Dennis Mendyk, B 3rd round - NY Giants Vic Zucco, B 5th round - Chicago Bears Tom Saidock, T 7th round - Philadelphia Pat Burke, G 11th round - NY Giants Dave Kaiser, E 15th round - Cleveland Jim Hinesley, E 25th round - Pittsburgh
Herb Adderley, B 1st round - Green Bay Fred Arbanas, E 2nd round - St. Louis Ike Grimsley, HB 7th round - Baltimore Wayne Fontes, HB 9th round - Philadelphia Jason Harness, E 10th round - Chicago Bears 1961 AFL Herb Adderley, HB 2nd round - NY Titans Fred Arbanas, E 7th round - Dallas Texans Ike Grimsley, HB 18th round - Houston Wayne Fontes, HB 22nd round - NY Titans Mickey Walker, LB 23rd round - NY Titans Jason Harness, E 28th round - Buffalo
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Jerry Rush, T 1st round - Boston Lou Bobick, DB-K 7th round - Kansas City 1966 NFL Harold Lucas, T 2nd round - St. Louis 1966 AFL Harold Lucas, T 3rd round - Boston Buddy Owens, G 16th round - Boston
1973
1979 Mel Land, LB 3rd round (#63 overall) - Miami Kirk Gibson, WR 7th round (#173 overall) - St. Louis Tom Graves, LB 8th round (#220 overall) - Pittsburgh Jerome Stanton, DB 10th round (#258 overall) - Miami Jim Hinesly, G 11th round (#293 overall) - Seattle 1980 Angelo Fields, T 2nd round (#38 overall) - Houston Mark Brammer, TE 3rd round (#67 overall) - Buffalo Eugene Byrd, WR 6th round (#158 overall) - Miami Larry Savage, LB 8th round (#216 overall) - Dallas Tanya Webb, DE 10th round (#262 overall) - New Orleans 1981 Ray Stachowicz, P 3rd round (#62 overall) - Green Bay 1982
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James Burroughs, DB 3rd round (#57 overall) - Baltimore Morten Anderson, K 4th round (#86 overall) - New Orleans Tom Morris, DB 7th round (#185 overall) - Tampa Bay Jeff Wiska, G 7th round (#186 overall) - NY Giants Bryan Clark, QB 9th round (#251 overall) - San Francisco
BOWL HISTORY
Billy Joe DuPree, TE 1st round (#20 overall) - Dallas Joe DeLamielleure, G 1st round (#26 overall) - Buffalo Brad Van Pelt, LB 2nd round (#40 overall) - NY Giants Gail Clark, LB 4th round (#102 overall) - Pittsburgh Marvin Roberts, C 6th round (#135 overall) - San Diego Brian McConnell, LB 7th round (#162 overall) - Buffalo Dan Werner, QB 8th round (#204 overall) - Dallas Jim Nicholson, T 9th round (#219 overall) - LA Rams Gary Van Elst, DT 11th round (#263 overall) - Philadelphia Robert McClowry, C 17th round (#437 overall) - Cleveland
1978 Larry Bethea, DE 1st round (#28 overall) - Dallas Al Pitts, C 6th round (#149 overall) - Cleveland James Early, RB 7th round (#170 overall) - NY Jets
HONORS & AWARDS
The Baltimore Colts selected “Bubba” Smith No. 1 overall in the 1967 NFL Draft.
1972 Eric Allen, WR 4th round (#104 overall) - Baltimore
1977 Mike Cobb, TE 1st round (#22 overall) - Cincinnati Tom Hannon, DB 3rd round (#83 overall) - Minnesota
SPARTAN HISTORY
1964 NFL Matt Snorton, E 2nd round - Detroit Ed Lothamer, T 5th round - Baltimore Herman Johnson, HB 6th round - LA Rams Roger Lopes, FB 16th round - Baltimore Sherman Lewis, HB 18th round - Cleveland
1971 Harold Phillips, DB 6th round (#139) - Denver Gordon Bowdell, WR 7th round (#182 overall) - Baltimore Tom Beard, C 8th round (#187 overall) - Denver Gary Nowak, TE 10th round (#247 overall) - San Diego Cliff Hardy, DB 11th round (#270 overall) - Chicago Bill Triplett, WR 12th round (#312 overall) - Baltimore Mike Hogan, LB 15th round (#390 overall) - Baltimore Tom Kutchinski, DB 16th round (#411 overall) - Detroit Calvin Fox, LB 17th round (#421 overall) - Houston
1976 Greg Schaum, DT 7th round (#186 overall) - Dallas Greg Brewton, DT 13th round (#369 overall) - St. Louis
SPARTAN RECORDS
1967 Bubba Smith, DE 1st round (#1 overall) - Baltimore Clint Jones, HB 1st round (#2 overall) - Minnesota George Webster, LB 1st round (#5 overall) - Houston Gene Washington, FL 1st round (#8 overall) - Minnesota Jeff Richardson, OL 6th round (#146 overall) - NY Jets Jim Summers, DB 9th round (#217 overall) - Denver Charlie Thornhill, DB 9th round (#232 overall) - Boston Dick Kenney, K 14th round (#358 overall) - Philadelphia
1970 Ron Saul, G 5th round (#110 overall) - Houston Craig Wycinsky, G 7th round (#177 overall) - Cleveland Rich Saul, LB 8th round (#204 overall) - LA Rams Frank Foreman, WR 12th round (#300 overall) - Green Bay Don Highsmith, RB 13th round (#336 overall) - Oakland
1975 Terry McClowry, LB 10th round (#235 overall) - NY Giants Mike Hurd, WR 13th round (#336 overall) - Minnesota
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1963 AFL Dave Behrman, C 1st round - Buffalo Ed Budde, T 1st round - Dallas Texans George Saimes, FB 6th round - Buffalo Jim Kanicki, T 7th round - Buffalo Lonnie Sanders, HB 10th round - Denver Herb Paterra, LB 18th round - Buffalo Dave Herman, G 27th round - NY Titans
1965 AFL
1969 Al Brenner, DB 7th round (#170 overall) - NY Giants
1974 Bill Simpson, DB 2nd round (#50 overall) - LA Rams Raymond Nester, LB 7th round (#176 overall) - Dallas Mike Holt, DB 8th round (#205 overall) - Dallas
COACHING STAFF
1963 NFL Dave Behrman, C 1st round - Chicago Bears Ed Budde, T 1st round - Philadelphia Jim Kanicki, T 2nd round - Cleveland Lonnie Sanders, B 2nd round - Washington George Saimes, B 6th round - LA Rams Bill Zorn, T 7th round - LA Rams Dave Herman, G 8th round - NY Giants Jim Bobbitt, G 10th round - Cleveland Ernie Clark, LB 13th round - Detroit
1965 NFL Jerry Rush, T 2nd round - Detroit Dick Gordon, HB 7th round - Chicago Bears Lou Bobich, K 19th round - Chicago Bears
1968 Jess Phillips, DB 4th round (#84 overall) - Cincinnati Drake Garrett, DB 4th round (#102 overall) - Denver Dwight Lee, RB 5th round (#125 overall) - San Francisco Joe Przybycki, G 7th round (#178 overall) - Philadelphia Jimmy Raye, QB-DB 16th round (#431 overall) - LA Rams
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1962 AFL Gary Ballman, HB 16th round - Denver Ron Hatcher, FB 21st round - NY Titans Ed Ryan, HB 29th round - Dallas Texans
1964 AFL Matt Snorton, E 3rd round - Denver Ed Lothamer, T 4th round - Kansas City Sherman Lewis, HB 9th round - NY Jets Earl Lattimer, FB-LB 10th round - Buffalo Herman Johnson, DB 15th round - NY Jets
2015 OUTLOOK
Gary Ballman, B 8th round - Pittsburgh Ron Hatcher, FB 8th round - Washington Larry Hudas, E 11th round - Dallas Cowboys Carl Charon, B 18th round - Washington
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1983
1991
Steve Maidlow, LB 4th round (#109 overall) - Cincinnati Smiley Creswell, DE 5th round (#118 overall) - New England Otis Grant, WR 5th round (#134 overall) - LA Rams Howard McAdoo, LB 11th round (#305 overall) - Cleveland 1984 Carl Banks, LB 1st round (#3 overall) - NY Giants Daryl Turner, WR 2nd round (#49 overall) - Seattle Scott Auer, T 9th round (#229 overall) - Kansas City 1985 Ralf Mojsiejenko, K 4th round (#96 overall) - San Diego Mark Napolitan, C 5th round (#123 overall) - Seattle Terry Lewis, DB 6th round (#150 overall) - San Diego Jim Morrissey, LB 11th round (#302 overall) - Chicago Lonnie Young, DB 12th round (#325 overall) - St. Louis 1986 Anthony Bell, LB 1st round (#5 overall) - St. Louis Steve Bogdalek, G 11th round (#288 overall) - Philadelphia 1987 Mark Ingram, WR 1st round (#28 overall) - NY Giants Bobby Morse, RB 12th round (#316 overall) - Philadelphia
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1988
166
Lorenzo White, RB 1st round (#22 overall) - Houston Greg Montgomery, P 3rd round (#72 overall) - Houston David Houle, G 6th round (#145 overall) - NY Giants Tim Moore, LB 8th round (#206 overall) - Phoenix Mark Nichols, NT 8th round (#209 overall) - Pittsburgh 1989 Tony Mandarich, T 1st round (#2 overall) - Green Bay Andre Rison, WR 1st round (#22 overall) - Indianapolis Kevin Robbins, T 3rd round (#75 overall) - LA Rams Kurt Larson, LB 8th round (#212 overall) - Indianapolis 1990
Bobby Wilson, DT 1st round (#17 overall) - Washington Dixon Edwards, LB 2nd round (#37 overall) - Dallas Eric Moten, G 2nd round (#47 overall) - San Diego Carlos Jenkins, LB 3rd round (#65 overall) - Minnesota James Bradley, WR 7th round (#181 overall) - Indianapolis Hyland Hickson, RB 10th round (#265 overall) - Tampa Bay 1992 Courtney Hawkins, WR 2nd round (#44 overall) - Tampa Bay Bill Johnson, DT 3rd round (#65 overall) - Cleveland Alan Haller, DB 5th round (#123 overall) - Pittsburgh Jim Johnson, T 7th round (#181 overall) - Denver Chuck Bullough, LB 8th round (#214 overall) - Philadelphia John MacNeill, DE 12th round (#320 overall) - Seattle 1993 Mitch Lyons, TE 6th round (#151 overall) - Atlanta Ty Hallock, LB 7th round (#174 overall) - Detroit 1994 Rob Fredrickson, LB 1st round (#22 overall) - LA Raiders Myron Bell, DB 5th round (#140 overall) - Pittsburgh Jim Miller, QB 6th round (#178 overall) - Pittsburgh Brice Abrams, RB 7th round (#209 overall) - Pittsburgh 1995 Brian DeMarco, T 2nd round (#40 overall) - Jacksonville Shane Hannah, G 2nd round (#63 overall) - Dallas 1996 Tony Banks, QB 2nd round (#42 overall) - St. Louis Rams Muhsin Muhammad, WR 2nd round (#43 overall) - Carolina Scott Greene, RB 6th round (#193 overall) - Carolina 1997 Derrick Mason, WR 4th round (#98 overall) - Houston Nigea Carter, WR 6th round (#197 overall) - Tampa Bay 1998
Percy Snow, LB 1st round (#13 overall) - Kansas City Travis Davis, DT 4th round (#85 overall) - Phoenix Harlon Barnett, DB 4th round (#101 overall) - Cleveland Bob Kula, T 7th round (#175 overall) - Seattle James Szymanski, DE 10th round (#259 overall) - Denver Ventson Donelson, DB 12th round (#309 overall) - New England
Flozell Adams, OT 2nd round (#38 overall) - Dallas Ike Reese, LB 5th round (#142 overall) - Philadelphia Scott Shaw, OG 5th round (#143 overall) - Miami 1999 Dimitrius Underwood, DE 1st round (#29 overall) - Minnesota Sedrick Irvin, RB 4th round (#103 overall) - Detroit
2000 Plaxico Burress, WR 1st round (#8 overall) - Pittsburgh Julian Peterson, LB 1st round (#16 overall) - San Francisco Gari Scott, WR 4th round (#99 overall) - Philadelphia Greg Robinson-Randall, OT 4th round (#127 overall) - New England Aric Morris, S 5th round (#135 overall) - Tennessee Paul Edinger, K 6th round (#174 overall) - Chicago Robaire Smith, DE 6th round (#197 overall) - Tennessee 2001 Renaldo Hill, CB 7th round (#202 overall) - Arizona Siitupe Peko, OL 7th round (#217 overall) - NY Jets T.J. Turner, LB 7th round (#239 overall) - New England 2002 T.J. Duckett, RB 1st round (#18 overall) - Atlanta Chris Baker, TE 3rd round (#88 overall) - NY Jets Herb Haygood, WR 5th round (#144 overall) - Denver Josh Shaw, DT 5th round (#172 overall) - San Francisco Craig Jarrett, P 6th round (#194 overall) - Seattle 2003 Charles Rogers, WR 1st round (#2 overall) - Detroit 2004 Matthias Askew, DT 4th round (#114 overall) - Cincinnati Jeff Smoker, QB 6th round (#201 overall) - St. Louis 2005 DeAndra Cobb, RB 6th round (#201 overall) - Atlanta Dave Rayner, K 6th round (#202 overall) - Indianapolis Kevin Vickerson, DT 7th round (#216 overall) - Miami William Whitticker, OG 7th round (#246 overall) - Green Bay 2006 Eric Smith, S 3rd round (#97 overall) – NY Jets Domata Peko, DT 4th round (#123 overall) – Cincinnati Chris Morris, C 7th round (#214 overall) – Oakland 2007 Drew Stanton, QB 2nd round (#43 overall) – Detroit Clifton Ryan, DT 5th round (#154 overall) – St. Louis Brandon Fields, P 7th round (#225 overall) – Miami
Michigan State is one of only five schools to have had at least one player chosen every year since the inception of the common NFL Draft in 1967. 2008 Devin Thomas, WR 2nd round (#34 overall) – Washington Kellen Davis, TE 5th round (#158 overall) – Chicago Ervin Baldwin, DE 7th round (#208 overall) – Chicago 2009 Javon Ringer, RB 5th round (#173 overall) – Tennessee 2010 Jeremy Ware, CB 7th round (#215 overall) – Oakland 2011 Greg Jones, LB 6th round (#185 overall) – NY Giants Chris L. Rucker, CB 6th round (#188 overall) – Indianapolis 2012 Jerel Worthy, DT 2nd round (#51 overall) – Green Bay Kirk Cousins, QB 4th round (#102 overall) – Washington Keshawn Martin, WR 4th round (#121 overall) – Houston Trenton Robinson, S 6th round (#180 overall) – San Francisco B.J. Cunningham, WR 6th round (#183 overall) – Miami Edwin Baker, RB 7th round (#250 overall) – San Diego 2013 Le’Veon Bell, RB 2nd round (#48 overall) – Pittsburgh Dion Sims, TE 4th round (#106 overall) – Miami William Gholston, DE 4th round (#126 overall) – Tampa Bay 2014 Darqueze Dennard, CB 1st round (#24 overall) – Cincinnati 2015 Trae Waynes, CB 1st round (#11 overall) – Minnesota Jeremy Langford, RB 4th round (#106 overall) – Chicago Tony Lippett, CB/WR 5th round (#156 overall) – Miami Keith Mumphery, WR 5th round (#175 overall) – Houston
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BALTIMORE RAVENS Banks, Tony Mason, Derrick McKinney, Brandon Montgomery, Greg
(1996-) 1999-2000 2005-10 2008-11 1996-97 1947
(X) BROOKLYN DODGERS Blacklock, Hugh Sieradski, Stephen
1926 1948
(1995-) 1996-98 2010
(X) CLEVELAND BULLDOGS Johns, Ed
1923
(X) CLEVELAND INDIANS Danziger, Fred Ridler, Don
1931 1931
DALLAS COWBOYS Adams, Flozell Adderley, Herb
(1960-) 1998-2009 1970-72
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS Baltimore Colts
(1984-) (1953-83)
Baldwin, Ervin Bullough, Chuck Burroughs, James Davis, Travis Greene, Scott Keur, Josh Labinjo, Mike Larson, Kurt Mandarich, Tony Morrall, Earl Peko, Siitupe Pyle, W. Palmer Rayner, Dave Rison, Andre Rucker, Chris Shlapak, Borys Smith, Bubba Stanton, Drew Thomas, Jesse Vanderbeek, Matt White, Blair JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS DeMarco, Brian Hallock, Ty Jones, Greg Rison, Andre Threats, Jabbar KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Dallas Texans Andersen, Morten Ane, Charles Arbanas, Frederick Auer, Scott Budde, Edward Herron, David Lothamer, Edward Morgado, Arnold Nicholson, James Rayner, Dave Rison, Andre Rochester, Paul Snow, Percy Threats, Jabbar Vickerson, Kevin MIAMI DOLPHINS Bullough, Chuck Clark, M. Bryan Edwards, Dixon Fields, Brandon Hill, Ray
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2002-03 1984-85 1963-70 1984-85 1963-76 2009 1964-69, 71-72 1977-79 1974-79 2007 1997-99 1960-63 1990-92 2002 2014 (1966-) 1993-95 1985 1999 20071998-2000
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1916 1915
CLEVELAND BROWNS (1950-95; 99-) Baker, Edwin 2013 Banks, Carl 1994-95 Barnett, Harlon 1990-92 Bolden, Leroy 1958-59 DeLamielleure, Joe 1980-84 Hoyer, Brian 2013-14 Johnson, Bill 1992-94 Kanick, James 1963-69 Kinek, Michael 1940 Ninowski, James 1958-59, ’62-66 O’Brien, Francis 1959 Quinlan, William 1957-58 Rayner, Dave 2008 Rison, Andre 1995 Robbins, Kevin 1989 Smith, Robaire 2007-10 Van Pelt, Brad 1986 White, Lorenzo 1995 Wiska, Jeff 1986 Wycinsky, Craig 1972
Arena, Anthony 1942 Bell, Anthony 1991 Brammer, Mark 1986 Christensen, Koester 1930 Clark, Ernest 1963-67 Davis, Kellen 2014 Dibble, Dorne 1951, 1953-57 Diehl, David 1939-40, ’44-45 Duckett, T.J. 2007 Fredrickson, Rob 1998 Goovert, Ronald 1967 Grant, Otis 1986 Hallock, Ty 1993-95 Hansen, Dale 1944, ’48 Hultman, Vivian 1925-26 Irvin, Sedrick 1999-2000 Kennedy, William 1942, ’44 Ketzko, Alexander 1943 Klewicki, Edward 1935-38 Lay, Russell 1934 Lowe, Gary 1957-64 Miller, Jim 1998 Miller, John 1989-90 Montgomery, Greg 1994 Morrall, Earl 1958-64 Ninowski, James 1960-61 Nwagbuo, Ogemdi 2012 Peterson, Julian 2009-10 Pingel, John 1939 Quinlan, William 1964 Rayner, Dave 2010 Reece, Travis 1998-99 Rockenbach, Lyle 1943 Rogers, Charles 2003-05 Rush, Jerry 1965-71 Speelman, Harry 1940 Stachowicz, Ray 1986 Stanton, Drew 2007-11 Thornhill, Josh 2002 Vezmar, Walter 1946-47 Wagner, Sidney 1936-38 Williams, Samuel 1960-65 GREEN BAY PACKERS (1921-) Adderley, Herb 1961-69 Ane, Charles 1981 Birney, Thomas 1979-80 Bullough, Henry 1955, ’58 Butler, Frank 1934-36, ’38 Currie, Daniel 1958-64 Fields, Angelo 1982
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(X) CANTON BULLDOGS Julian, George Smith, Gideon
(1960-) 2013 1972 1963-65 1987 1980-85 2010 1962-63 1986 1973-79,’85 1960 1962 1998, 2000 1985 1960-62 1973 1999 1963 2011 1986-91 1962 1963-69 1980-82 1986 1998
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HOUSTON TEXANS Banks, Tony Bullough, Max Mason, Derrick Martin, Keshawn Randall, Greg Smith, Robaire
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BUFFALO BILLS Adams, Johnny Beard, Thomas Behrman, David Belk, Veno Brammer, Mark Caulcrick, Jehuu Charon, Carl Clark, Bryan DeLamielleure, Joe Discenzo, Tony Dorow, Al Hill, Ray Maidlow, Steve Matsos, Emil McConnell, Brian Mudge, Dave Paterra, Herbert Rayner, Dave Rolle, Butch Saidock, Thomas Saimes, George Simpson, William Wojciechowski, John Young, Duane
(1968-) 2004-05 1998-99 1984 1977 2008-13 1998 1999 20141934 1983-84 2007 20061968-72 2008 1998
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1919
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CINCINNATI BENGALS Askew, Matthias Bell, Myron Clark, M. Bryan Cobb, Michael Cook, Kyle Costello, Brad DeMarco, Brian Dennard, Darqueze Lay, Russell Maidlow, Steve Marshall, Lemar Peko, Domata Phillips, Jess Rayner, Dave Shaw, Scott
(X) DETROIT HERALDS Straight, Herbert
(1960-) 1967 1971 1990-91 1968-70 2002 2009-10 1966 1970-72 2008 1964 1967 1990-91 2010-13 1973-74
Gordon, Richard Grove, Roger Highsmith, Donald Ingram, Mark Larson, Kurt Mandarich, Tony Masters, Norman Monnett, Robert Morrissey, Jim Quinlan, William Rayner, Dave Rison, Andre Rudzinski, Paul Stachowicz, Ray Whitticker, William Worthy, Jerel (X) HAMMOND PROS Blacklock, Hugh
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Bagdon, Edward Bell, Anthony Bruckner, Les Clark, Ernest Fredrickson, Rob Hill, Renaldo Hoyer, Brian Rolle, Butch Stanton, Drew Young, D.J. Young, Lonnie
DENVER BRONCOS Behrman, David Bowdell, Gordon Ezor, Blake Garrett, Drake Haygood, Herb Hill, Renaldo Matsos, Emil Saimes, George Shaw, Josh Snorton, Matthew Summers, James Szymanski, Jim Vickerson, Kevin Washington, Eugene
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NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (1971-) Boston Patriots (1960-70) Baker, Chris 2009 Barnett, Harlon 1993-94 Clark, Gail 1974 Creswell, Smiley 1983-86 Discenzo, Tony 1960 Hoyer, Brian 2009-11 Morris, Aric 2003 Phillips, Jess 1976-77 Robinson-Randall, Greg 2000-02 Sayler, Jace 2001 Schaum, Greg 1978 Suci, Robert 1963 Turner, T.J. 2001 Webster, George 1974-76 Wells, William 1960 Yewcic, Thomas 1961-66 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS Andersen, Morten Baker, Edwin Davis, Travis Matthews, Henry Morse, Bobby Newsome, Richard Ninowski, James Phillips, Jess
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NEW YORK GIANTS Andersen, Morten Ballman, Gary Banks, Carl Brenner, Allen Burress, Plaxico Grandelius, Sonny Ingram, Mark Jackson, Cleveland Jones, Greg Kanick, James Kelly, Ellison Ketzko, Alexander Morrall, Earl Thomas, Devin Van Pelt, Brad Walker, G. Mickey Wietecha, Raymond
(1925-) 2001 1973 1984-92 1969-70 2005-08 1953 1987-92 1979 2011 1970-71 1959 1942 1965-67 2010-11 1973-83 1961-65 1953-62
NEW YORK JETS New York Titans Baker, Chris Burress, Plaxico Donnahoo, Roger Dorow, Al
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1978-80 1962 1964-73 2000 1966-67 1962 1960 2011 1967-68 1963-69 1960-62 2006-12 1991-93, ’96
(X) NEW YORK YANKEES (AAFC) Sieradski, Stephen 1948 OAKLAND RAIDERS Los Angeles Raiders Oakland Raiders
(1995-) (1982-94) (1960-81)
Bell, Anthony Fredrickson, Rob Highsmith, Donald Hill, Renaldo Kowalczyk, Walter Matsos, Emil Morris, Chris Phillips, Jess Pyle, W. Palmer Rayner, Dave Rison, Andre Shaw, Josh Smith, Bubba Van Pelt, Brad Ware, Jeremy
1992-93 1994-97 1970-72 2005 1961 1963-65 2006-09 1975-76 1966 2011 2000 2007 1973-74 1984-86 2010
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES Ballman, Gary Bullough, Chuck Buss, Arthur Cunningham, B.J. Dorow, Al Friedlund, Robert Horrel, William Ingram, Mark Johnson, Bill Kowalczyk, Walter Labinjo, Mike Morse, Bobby Peaks, Clarence Raye, James Quinlan, William Reese, Ike Saidock, Thomas Scott, Gari Wells, William PITTSBURGH STEELERS Pittsburgh Pirates Adams, Flozell Ballman, Gary Bell, Le’Veon Bell, Myron Burress, Plaxico Chandnois, Lynn Curl, Ronald Graves, Thomas Haller, Alan Hawkins, Courtney Hoyer, Brian Johnson, Bill Lyons, Mitch McFadden, Marvin Miller, Jim Minarik, Henry Morrall, Earl O’Brien, Francis Peaks, Clarence Stanley, Ronald Webster, George Wells, William
(1933-) 1967-72 1992 1936-37 20131957 1946 1952 1996 1998-99 1958-59 2004-05 1987 1957-63 1969 1963 1998-2004 1957 2000-01 1958 (1941-) (1933-40)
2010 1962-66 20131994-98, 2000-01 2000-04, 2012 1950-56 1972 1979-81 1992-93 1997-2000 2012 1995-96 1997-99 1953, ’56 1994-96 1951 1957-58 1966-68 1964-65 2006 1972-73 1957
(X) POTTSVILLE MAROONS Hultman, Vivian
1927
ST. LOUIS RAMS Los Angeles Rams Cleveland Rams
(1997-) (1946-94) (1937-45)
Banks, Tony Carey, Robert Currie, Daniel Dukes, Clifford Gordon, Richard Grant, Otis Jenkins, Carlos Johnson, Bill Lay, Russell Ryan, Clifton Sanders, Lonnie Saul, Richard Simpson, William Smoker, Jeff Williams, Samuel
1996-98 1952, ’54, ’56 1965-66 2005 1972-73 1983-85 1995-96 1997 1934 2007-10 1968-69 1970-81 1974-78 2004-05 1959
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS Los Angeles Chargers
(1961-) (1960)
Baker, Edwin Gordon, Richard Herron, David Jones, Clinton Lewis, Terrence Martin, Blanche Matsos, Emil McKinney, Brandon Mojsiejenko, Ralf Moten, Eric Nowak, Gary Nwagbuo, Ogemdi Rayner, Dave Thomas, Jesse Young, Duane Young, Lonnie
2012 1974 2010 1973 1985 1960 1966 2006-08 1985-88 1991-96 1971 2009-11 2007 1960 1991-95 1994-95
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS Celek, Garrett Clark, M. Bryan Cooper, George Lee, Dwight Morrall, Earl Mudd, Howard Peterson, Julian Robinson, Trenton Shaw, Josh
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SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Baker, Chris Bouyer, Willie Davis, Kellen Duckett, T.J. Peterson, Julian
(1976-) 2010 1989 2013 2008 2006-08
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS Carter, Nigea Gholston, William Hawkins, Courtney Morris, Thomas
(1976-) 1997 20131992-96 1982-84
TENNESSEE TITANS Tennessee Oilers Houston Oilers Fields, Angelo Mason, Derrick McConnell, Brian Montogmery, Greg Morris, Aric Ringer, Javon Saul, Ronald Smith, Bubba Smith, Robaire Suci, Robert Vickerson, Kevin Webster, George White, Lorenzo Wright, Thomas
(1999-) (1997-98) (1960-96) 1980-81 1997-2004 1973 1988-93 2000-02 2009-12 1970-75 1975 2000-03, 2006 1962 2007-09 1967-72 1988-94 2003
WASHINGTON REDSKINS (1937-) Boston Redskins (1932-36) Bagdon, Edward Banks, Carl Banks, Tony Bunch,Derek Cousins, Kirk Dekker, Paul Dorow, Al Duckett, T.J. Hatcher, Ronald Highsmith, Donald Jarrett, Craig Lowe, Gary Marshall, Lemar Mojsiejenko, Ralf Ninowski, James O’Brien, Francis Planutis, Gerald Quinlan, William Robinson, Trenton Sanders, Lonnie Saul, Ronald Thomas, Devin Vanderbeek, Matt Wilson, Bobby Zagers, Bert
1952 1993 2001 1987 20121953 1954-56 2006 1962 1976 2002 1956-57 2001-06 1989-90 1967-68 1960-66 1956 1965 20131963-67 1976-81 2008-10 1995-96 1991-98 1955, ’57-58
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Julian, George Canton 1916 Kanicki, James H. Cleveland 1963-69 New York Giants 1970-71 Kelly, Ellison L. New York Giants 1959 Hamilton 1960-70 Toronto 1971-72 Kennedy, William J. Detroit 1942, ’44 Boston Yanks 1947 Ketzko, Alexander G. New York Giants 1942 Detroit 1943 Keur, Josh Indianapolis 1999-2000 Kinek, Michael K. Cleveland 1940 Klewicki, Edward L. Detroit 1935-38 Kowalczyk, Walter J. Philadelphia 1958-59 Dallas 1960 Oakland 1961 Krumm, Todd Chicago 1988-89 Labinjo, Mike Philadelphia 2004-05 Indianapolis 2005 Miami 2005 Calgary 2007-10 Land, Melvin Miami 1979-80 Toronto 1982 Larson, Kurt Indianapolis 1989-90 Green Bay 1991 Lay, Russell M. Detroit 1934 Cincinnati 1934 St. Louis 1934 Ledyard, Courtney New York Jets 2000 Lee, Dwight L. San Francisco 1968 Atlanta 1968 Montreal 1969 Lewis, Sherman P. Toronto 1964-65 British Columbia 1965 New York Jets 1966-67 Lewis, Terrence L. San Diego 1985 Lincoln, Dewey R. Hamilton 1968 Look, Dean Z. New York Jets 1962 Lothamer, Edward D. Kansas City 1964-69, ’71-72 Lowe, Gary R. Washington 1956-57 Detroit 1957-64 Lyons, Mitch Atlanta 1993-96 Pittsburgh 1997-99 MacNeill, John Hamilton 1992 British Columbia 1992-93 Maidlow, Steve K. Cincinnati 1983-84 Buffalo 1985 Malinosky, John M. Calgary 1978 Winnipeg 1979 Toronto 1980-84 Hamilton 1985 Mandarich, Tony Green Bay 1989-91 Indianapolis 1996-98 Manders, David F. Dallas 1964-66, ‘68-74 Marshall, Lemar Washington 2001-06 Cincinnati 2007 Martin, Blanche L.A. Chargers 1960 New York Titans 1960
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Hallock, Ty Detroit 1993-95 Jacksonville 1996-97 Chicago 1998-2000 Hannon, Thomas Minnesota 1977-84 Hansen, Dale Detroit 1944, ’48 Harding, Lawrence F. Montreal 1958 Hardy, Clifton Chicago 1971 Hatcher, Ronald A. Washington 1962 Toronto 1963-64 Hawkins, Courtney Tampa Bay 1992-96 Pittsburgh 1997-2000 Haygood, Herb Denver 2002 Henry, Aldi Calgary 1997-2002 Herman, David J. New York Jets 1964-73 Herron, David Minnesota 2007-08 Kansas City 2009 San Diego 2010 Highsmith, Donald C. Oakland 1970-72 Green Bay 1973 Washington 1976 Hill, Ray Buffalo 1998, 2000 Miami 1998-2000 Hill, Renaldo Arizona 2001-04 Miami 2006-08 Denver 2009-10 Hinesly, James Hamilton 1957 Horrell, William G. Philadelphia 1952 Hoyer, Brian New England 2009-11 Pittsburgh 2012 Arizona 2012 Cleveland 2013-14 Hultman, Vivian J. Detroit Panthers 1925-26 Pottsville 1927 Iaquaniello, Mike Miami 1991-92 Ingram, Mark New York Giants 1987-92 Miami 1993-94 Green Bay 1995 Philadelphia 1996 Irvin, Sedrick Detroit 1999-2000 Jackson, Cleveland New York Giants 1979 Jarrett, Craig Washington 2002 Jenkins, Carlos Minnesota 1991-94 St. Louis Rams 1995-96 Jewett, Robert G. Chicago 1958 Toronto 1961-62 Johnson, Arthur L. Toronto 1961-63 Calgary 1964-65 Edmonton 1966 Johnson, Bret Toronto 1993-96 Johnson, Bill Cleveland 1992-94 Pittsburgh 1995-96 St. Louis 1997 Philadelphia 1998-99 Jones, Clinton Minnesota 1967-72 San Diego 1973 Jones, Greg New York Giants 2011 Jacksonville 2012 Toronto 2014-
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Discenzo, Tony Boston 1960 Buffalo 1960 Diehl, David D. Detroit 1939-40, ’44-45 Donelson, Ventson Saskatchewan 1991-95, ’99-2000 Donnahoo, Roger J. New York Jets 1960 Dorow, Albert R. Washington 1954-56 Philadelphia 1957 British Columbia 1958 Toronto 1959 New York Jets 1960-61 Buffalo 1962 Duckett, Ellis Saskatchewan 1955 Duckett, T.J. Atlanta 2002-05 Washington 2006 Detroit 2007 Seattle 2008 Dukes, Clifford St. Louis 2005 Dukes, Harold C. Toronto 1960-61 DuPree, Billy Joe Dallas 1973-83 Earley, James New York Jets 1978-80 Edinger, Paul Chicago 2000-04 Minnesota 2005 Edwards, Dixon Dallas 1991-95 Minnesota 1996-98 Elsworth, Kyler Montreal 2015Ezor, Blake Denver 1990-91 Fields, Angelo B. Houston 1980-81 Green Bay 1982 Fields, Brandon Miami 2007Fontes, Wayne New York Jets 1962 Frank, Charles W. British Columbia 1957-58 Toronto 1960 Fredrickson, Rob L.A./Oakland 1994-97 Detroit 1998 Arizona 1999-2002 Friedlund, Robert M. Philadelphia 1946 Garrett, Drake F. Denver 1968-70 Gent, Peter Dallas 1964-68 Gholston, William Tampa Bay 2013Glover, Rich Saskatchewan 1994 Goovert, Ronald E. Detroit 1967 Gordon, Richard F. Chicago 1966-72 Los Angeles 1972-73 Green Bay 1973 San Diego 1974 Grandelius, Everett (Sonny) New York Giants 1953 Grant, Otis LA Rams 1983-85 Detroit 1986 Graves, Thomas E. Pittsburgh 1979-81 Greene, Scott Carolina 1996-97 Indianapolis 1998-99 Grove, Roger R. Green Bay 1931-35 Haller, Alan Pittsburgh 1992-93
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Butler, Frank J. Green Bay 1934-36, ’38 Carey, Robert W. Los Angeles 1952, ’54, ’56 Chicago 1958 Carruthers, Joseph D. British Columbia 1960 Hamilton 1962 Montreal 1962 Caulcrick, Jehuu Buffalo 2010 Celek, Garrett San Francisco 2012Chandnois, Lynn E. Pittsburgh 1950-56 Charon, Carl H. Buffalo 1962-63 Christensen, Koester L. Portsmouth 1930 Clark, M. Bryan San Francisco 1982-83 Cincinnati 1984 Miami 1985 Buffalo 1986 Clark, Ernest R. Detroit 1963-67 St. Louis 1968 Hamilton 1969 Clark, Gail A. Chicago 1973 New England 1974 Toronto 1976 Hamilton 1979 Cobb, DeAndra Atlanta 2005 Hamilton 2009-10 Cobb, Michael Cincinnati 1977 Chicago 1978-81 Coleman, Mill Montreal 1997-98 Cook, Kyle Cincinnati 2008-13 Cooper, George J. San Franciso 1987-88 Costello, Brad Cincinnati 1998-99 Cousins, Kirk Washington 2012Creswell, Smiley L. New England 1983-86 Cunningham, B.J. Philadelphia 2013 Curl, Ronald G. Pittsburgh 1972 Toronto 1973-74 Currie, Daniel G. Green Bay 1958-64 Los Angeles 1965-66 Danziger, Fred W. Cleveland Indians 1931 DaPrato, Neno J. Detroit Panthers 1921 Davis, Kellen Chicago 2008-12 Seattle 2013 Detroit 2014 Davis, Travis New Orleans 1990 Indianapolis 1991-92 Deane, J’Micheal Calgary 2011-12 Ottawa 2014Dekker, Paul N. Washington 1953 Hamilton 1954-62 DeLamielleure, Joseph M. Buffalo 1973-79 Cleveland 1980-84 Buffalo 1985 DeMarco, Brian Jacksonville 1995-98 Cincinnati 1999 Dennard, Darqueze Cincinnati 2014Dibble, Dorne A. Detroit 1951, 1953-57
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Banks, Carl E. New York Giants 1984-92 Washington 1993 Cleveland 1994-95 Banks, Tony St. Louis Rams 1996-98 Baltimore 1999-2000 Washington 2001 Houston 2002-05 Barnett, Harlon Cleveland 1990-92 New England 1993-94 Minnesota 1995-96 Bass, Daniel E. Toronto 1980-81 Calgary 1981-83 Edmonton 1984-89 Beard, Thomas L. Buffalo 1972 Beckley, Arthur K. Dayton 1926 Behrman, David W. Buffalo 1963-65 Denver 1967 Belk, Veno Buffalo 1987 Bell, Anthony D. St. Louis/Phoenix 1986-91 Detroit 1991 L.A. Raiders 1992-93 Bell, Le’Veon Pittsburgh 2013Bell, Myron Pittsburgh 1994-98, 2000-01 Cincinnati 1998-99 Bercich, Robert E. Dallas 1960-61 Berger, Donald Saskatchewan 1958 Bethea, Larry Dallas 1978-83 Birney, Thomas F. Green Bay 1979-80 Blacklock, Hugh M. Hammond 1919 Decatur 1920 Chicago Staleys 1921 Chicago Bears 1922-25 Brooklyn 1926 Bolden, LeRoy Cleveland 1958-59 Bouyer, Willie Seattle 1989 Bowdell, Gordon B. Denver 1971 Brammer, Mark D. Buffalo 1980-85 Detroit 1986 Brenner, Allen R. New York Giants 1969-70 Hamilton 1971-74 Winnipeg 1975 Ottawa 1975-77 Brown, Eddie Toronto 1991 Bruckner, Les Chicago Cardinals 1945 Budde, Edward L. Kansas City 1963-76 Bullough, Chuck Philadelphia 1992 Miami 1993-95 Indianapolis 1996 Bullough, Henry Green Bay 1955, ’58 Bullough, Max Houston 2014Bunch, Derek Washington 1987 Burress, Plaxico Pittsburgh 2000-04, 2012 New York Giants 2005-08 New York Jets 2011 Burroughs, James E. Baltimore/Indianapolis 1982-86 Buss, Arthur Chicago 1934-35 Philadelphia 1936-37
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Muhammad, Muhsin Carolina 1996-2004, 2008-09 Chicago 2005-07 Mullinder, Luc Saskatchewan 2004-11 Montreal 2011 Hamilton 2011 Napolitan, Mark R. Seattle 1985 Buffalo 1986 Toronto 1986-87 Newkirk, Robert New Orleans 1999 Chicago 2000-01 Newsome, Richard New Orleans 2001 Nicholson, James B. Kansas City 1974-79 Nielsen, Hans Chicago 1981 Ninowski, James Cleveland 1958-59, ’62-66 Detroit 1960-61 Washington 1967-68 New Orleans 1969 Nowak, Gary W. San Diego 1971 Nwagbuo, Ogemdi San Diego 2009-11 Carolina 2011 Detroit 2012 O’Brien, Francis J. Cleveland 1959 Washington 1960-66 Pittsburgh 1966-68 Owens, Buddy British Columbia 1967 Partchenko, Peter Toronto 1993-95 Paterra, Herbert E. Buffalo 1963 Hamilton 1965-68 Peaks, Clarence E. Philadelphia 1957-63 Pittsburgh 1964-65 Peko, Domata Cincinnati 2006Peko, Siitupe Indianapolis 2002-04 Peterson, Julian San Francisco 2000-05 Seattle 2006-08 Detroit 2009-10 Phillips, Harold B. British Columbia 1971 Phillips, Jess Cincinnati 1968-72 New Orleans 1973-74 Oakland 1975-76 New England 1976-77 Pingel, John S. Detroit 1939 Planutis, Gerald R. Washington 1956 Pyle, W. Palmer Baltimore 1960-63 Minnesota 1964 Oakland 1966 Quinlan, William D. Hamilton 1954 Cleveland 1957-58 Green Bay 1959-62 Philadelphia 1963 Detroit 1964 Washington 1965 Quinn, Kelly B. Winnipeg 1986 Toronto 1987 Minnesota 1987 Raye, James A. Philadelphia 1969 Rayner, Dave Indianapolis 2005 Green Bay 2006 Kansas City 2007
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Shaw, Josh San Francisco 2002 Miami 2004 Oakland 2007 Denver 2008 Shaw, Scott Cincinnati 1998 Shlapak, Borys Baltimore 1972 Sieradski, Stephen New York Yankees 1948 Brooklyn 1948 Simpson, William Los Angeles 1974-78 Buffalo 1980-82 Sims, Dion Miami 2013Smith, Bubba Baltimore 1967-71 Oakland 1973-74 Houston 1975-76 Smith, Eddie Hamilton 1979 Smith, Eric New York Jets 2006-12 Smith, Gideon Canton 1915 Smith, Robaire Tennessee 2000-03, ’06 Houston 2004-05 Cleveland 2007-10 Smoker, Jeff St. Louis 2004-05 Snorton, H. Matthew Denver 1964 Snow, Percy Kansas City 1990-92 Chicago 1993-94 Speelman, Harry Detroit 1940 Stachowicz, Ray Green Bay 1981-82 Chicago 1983 Detroit 1986 Stanley, Ronald Pittsburgh 2006 Stanton, Drew Detroit 2007-11 Indianapolis 2012 Arizona 2013Stanton, Jerome Ottawa 1981 Straight, Herbert Detroit Heralds 1919 Suci, Robert L. Houston 1962 Boston 1963 Summers, James Denver 1967 Szymanski, Jim Denver 1990-91 Thomas, Devin Washington 2008-10 Carolina 2010 New York Giants 2010-11 Thomas, Jesse L. Winnipeg 1954 Baltimore 1955-57 San Diego 1960 Thornhill, Josh Detroit 2002 Threats, Jabbar Jacksonville 1997-98 Kansas City 2002 Thrower, Willie L. Chicago 1953 Turner, Daryl Seattle 1984-88 Turner, T.J. New England 2001 Underwood, Dimitrius Dallas 2000
Vanderbeek, Matt Indianapolis 1990-92 Minnesota 1991 Dallas 1993-94 Washington 1995-96 Van Pelt, Brad A. New York Giants 1973-83 L.A. Raiders 1984-86 Cleveland 1986 Vezmar, Walter Detroit 1946-47 Vickerson, Kevin Tennessee 2007-09 Denver 2010-13 Kansas City 2014 Wagner, Sidney P. Detroit 1936-38 Walker, G. Mickey New York Giants 1961-65 Ware, Jeremy Oakland 2010 Washington, Eugene Minnesota 1967-72 Denver 1973-74 Webster, George D. Houston 1967-72 Pittsburgh 1972-73 New England 1974-76 Wells, William P. Washington 1954-57 Pittsburgh 1957 Philadelphia 1958 New England 1960 West, Jerry F. British Columbia 1967 White, Blair Indianapolis 2010-11 White, Lorenzo Houston 1988-94 Cleveland 1995 White, Mitchell Montreal 2014Whitticker, William Green Bay 2005 Wietecha, Raymond W. New York Giants 1953-62 Williams, Samuel F. Los Angeles 1959 Detroit 1960-65 Atlanta 1966-67 Wilson, Bobby Washington 1991-98 Wiska, Jeff Cleveland 1986 Miami 1987 Wojciechowski, John Buffalo 1986 Chicago 1987-93 Worthy, Jerel Green Bay 2012-13 Wright, Thomas Tennessee 2003-04 Wulff, James F. Washington 1960-61 Wycinsky, Craig P. Cleveland 1972 Yewcic, Thomas Boston 1961-66 Young, D.J. Arizona 2012 Young, Duane San Diego 1991-95 Buffalo 1998 Young, Lonnie St. Louis/Phoenix 1985-91 New York Jets 1991-93, 1996 San Diego 1994-95 Zagers, Bert A. Washington 1955, ’57-58 Zucco, Victor A. Chicago 1957-60
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Bass, Dan E.; 1976-77-78-79; ILB; #49; Bath, MI/Bath Bassett, Charles F.; 1917-19-20; HB/E; #*; Flint, MI/* Batchelor, William L.; 1939-40; C; #2; Buchanan, MI/Buchanan Bates, Aaron; 2007-08-09-10C; P; #18; New Concord, OH/John Glenn Bazemore, Michael; 2002-03-04-05; LB/DE; #40; Philadelphia, PA/ West Catholic Beard, Matt; 1995-96; C; #52; Lansing, MI/Sexton Beard, Thomas L.; 1969-70; C, #51; Battle Creek, MI/Central Beardsley, William W.; 1942; FB; #35; Beaverton, PA/Beaverton Beatty, Howard E.; 1915; HB; #*; Petoskey, MI/* Beaubiean, Paul J.; 1936; G; #29; Flint, MI/Central Beaudoin, Mark S.; 1982-83-84-85; LB/DE; #27; Charlevoix, MI/Charlevoix Beaudouin, Ashley; 2006; S; #20; Lansing, MI/Eastern Beck, Jordan; 1985; WR; #10; Milwaukee, WI/Nicolet Becker, Henry L.; 1896-97; *; #*; Hesperia, MI/* Beckley, Arthur K.; 1922-23-24; HB; #*; Bay City, MI/* Begeny, Joseph; 1962-63; FB; #34; Tonawanda, NY/Geistown (PA) Richland Twp. Behrman, David W.; 1960-61-62; T/C; #51; Dowagiac, MI/Dowagiac Belasco, Anthony; 2003-04; S; #14/5; Cedar Grove, NJ/ Bergen Catholic Belk, Veno; 1982-83-84-85; LB/TE; #95; Flint, MI/Northwestern Bell, Anthony D.; 1982-83-84-85; LB; #51; Fort Lauderdale, FL/Anderson Bell, Chris L.; 1981; LB; #45; Cincinnati, OH/Wyoming Bell, Le’Veon; 2010-11-12; RB; #24; Columbus, OH/ Groveport Madison Bell, Mike; 2004-05-08; S; #28; Shaker Heights, OH/ Shaker Heights Bell, Myron; 1990-91-92-93; DB; #24; Toledo, OH/ Macomber-Whitney Bell, Robert F.; 1902-03C-04; T; #*; Mason, MI/* Bell, Theodore; 1975; TB; #20; Youngstown, OH/Cardinal Beltinck, Kiel; 2003-04-05-06; CB/DB; #39/35; Mount Pleasant, MI/ Mount Pleasant Bencie, Luke; 1994-95; FS/TE; #19; Sarasota, FL/Riverview Bendzuck, Nick; 2009-10; FB; #40/42; Strongsville, OH/Strongsville Benedict, Richard R.; 1967-68; OG/DT; #68; East Lansing, MI/ East Lansing Bennett, Ralph E.; 1938-39; E; #24; Mt. Clemens, MI/Mt. Clemens Benson, Hubert E.; 1963; G; #89; Oak Park, IL/River Forest
COACHING STAFF
BBB Babich, Richard W.; 1984; OLB; #98; Mt. Clemens, MI/Mt. Clemens Bacon, Mike; 2007-08; OG/C; #60; Lansing, MI/Lansing Catholic Central Badaczewski, Joseph; 1953-54-55; C; #56; Seanor, PA/Conemaugh Twp. Baes, Richard W.; 1974-75-76C; TB; #3; Brookfield, WI/Central
Bagdon, Edward; 1946-47-48-49; G; #65; Dearborn, MI/Fordson Baggett, Charles A.; 1973-74-75; QB; #16; Fayetteville, NC/Smith Bailey, Charles A.; 1966-67-68; DT; #61; Dayton, OH/Dunbar Bailey, Philip F.; 1917; G; #18; Ludington, MI/Ludington Bailey, Terry L.; 1980-81; MLB; #77; San Francisco, CA/Wilson Baid, Donald G.; 1967-68-69; OG; #59; Tecumseh, MI/Tecumseh Baker, Albert H.; 1934; *; #*; * Baker, Chris; 1998-99-2000-01; TE; #83; Saline, MI/Saline Baker, Corey; 1993-94; LB/FB; #48; East Kentwood, MI/ East Kentwood Baker, Edwin; 2009-10-11; RB; #4; Highland Park, MI/Oak Park Baker, Park F.; 1958-59; FB; #32; Seanor, PA/Conemaugh Balasis, Michael; 1986; PK; #99; East Lansing, MI/East Lansing Baldwin, Ernest W.; 1910; G; *; Midland, MI/* Baldwin, Ervin; 2006-07; DE; #51; Oglethorpe, GA/Macon County Baldwin, William W.; 1946; T; #72; Lansing, MI/Central Balge, Kenneth E.; 1942-46C-47; T/E; #70/80; Dearborn, MI/Fordson Ball, Elton E.; 1920; *; #*; Albion, MI/* Ball, Walter; 1940; HB; #56; Lansing, MI/Eastern Ballard, Clint V.; 1911; *; #*; East Lansing, MI/* Ballman, Gary J.; 1959-60-61; HB; #14; East Detroit, MI/East Detroit Banks, Carl E.; 1980-81-82C-83C; OLB; #54; Flint, MI/Beecher Banks, Sean; 1997-98; LB; #38; Youngstown, OH/ Cardinal Mooney Banks, Tony; 1994-95C; QB; #12; San Diego, CA/Mesa Barbas, Constantino J.; 1945; E; #89; Detroit, MI/Cooley Barker, Homer L.; 1973; OG; #62; Denver, CO/Manual Barker, Richard A.; 1957-58; FB/E; #46/89; Lansing, MI/Eastern Barksdale, Edward; 2014; WR; #87; Solo, OH/Solon Barnett, Darren; 2003; CB; #22; Cincinnati, OH/Princeton Barnett, Harlon; 1986-87-88-89C; DB; #36; Cincinnati, OH/Princeton Barnett, William D.; 1909; *; #*; Pittsburgh, PA/* Barnum, Thomas E.; 1969-70; LB/DDG; #49; Woodland, MI/ Lake Odessa Lakewood Barr, Douglas E.; 1969-70-71; RB/CB; #25; Canton, OH/Glenwood Barratt, Fred W.; 1929; C; #*; Lansing, MI/* Barrent, David; 2010; OT; #79; Clive, IA/Valley Barrie, Joseph H.; 1935; *; #*; *
2015 SPARTANS
Abrams, Brice; 1990-91-92-93C; FB; #49; Detroit, MI/Henry Ford Abdo, Edward S; 1938-39-40; OG; #12; Detroit, MI/Northwestern Abraham, Stephen R.; 1975; LB; #86; Ashtabula, OH/St. John Abrecht, Jeffrey L.; 1962; *; #92; Dover, OH/Dover Adams, Flozell; 1994-95-96-97; OT; #76; Bellwood, IL/Proviso West Adams, Howard J.; 1952; G; #62; Jackson, MI/Jackson Adams, Johnny; 2008-10-11-12; CB; #5; Akron, OH/Buchtel Adams, SirDarean; 2004-05-06-07; DB/LB; #27; Bradenton, FL/Bayshore Adderley, Herb A.; 1958-59-60C; HB; #26; Philadelphia, PA/Northeast Agett, Albert H.; 1934-35-36; HB; #*; Kingsport, TN/Kingsport Agnew, Thomas G.; 1902; *; #*; Corunna, MI/* Akana, Alan; 1984-85; OG; #65; Garden Grove, CA/Costa Mesa Estancia Alderson, Kenith O.; 1970-71-72; FB/LB; #41; Baytown, TX/Sterling Alexander, Aaron; 2003-04; WR; #10; Richmond, VA/Henrico Alexander, Carlos; 2003; DB; #23; Akron, OH/John R. Buchtel Alfson, Albert H.; 1899; T; #*; Long Rapids, MI/* Allan, E. Thomas.; 1982-83-84; C/DT/DE; #59; Cincinnati, OH/Moeller Allen, Denicos; 2010-11-12-13; LB; #28; Hamilton, OH/Hamilton Allen, Eric B.; 1969-70-71C; HB; #24; Georgetown, SC/Howard Allen, Gerald H.; 1907-08; *; #*; Detroit, MI/* Allen, Brian; 2014; OL; #65; Hinsdale, IL/Hinsdale Central Allen, Jack; 2012-13-14; OL; #66; Hinsdale, IL/Hinsdale Central Allen, Yakini; 1992-93-94-95C; DT/LB/DE; #23; Detroit, MI/Mumford Alling, Ronald V.; 1937-38-39; C; #3; Lansing, MI/Central Allison, Ryan; 2005-06-07-08; WR/LB; #82/42; Lake Orion, MI/Lake Orion Allman, Robert M.; 1934-35; E; #27; Bay City, MI/Central Altobelli, Dean M.; 1983-84-85-86; FB/DB; #13; Escanaba, MI/Escanaba Amacker, Matt; 1991-92; OT; #76; Detroit, MI/Mackenzie Ammon, Harry R.; 1963-64; HB; #38; Holt, MI/Holt Amon, Jack R.; 1939-40; FB; #43; Grand Rapids, MI/Union Andersen, Morten; 1978-79-80-81; PK; #8; Struer, Denmark/Indianapolis, IN/ Ben Davis Anderson, Andre; 2008-09; RB; #27; Barrington, IL/Barrington Anderson, Earl; 1968-70; FB/TB; #44; Tifton, GA/Tift City
Anderson, Greg; 1992-93-94; MLB; #34; Warren, MI/De LaSalle Anderson, John H.; 1926-27-28; E; #*; Lansing, MI/* Anderson, Mark A.; 1976-77-78-79; DB; #16; Akron, OH/Springfield Anderson, Michael; 1986-87-88; TE/OT; #97/65; Sun Prairie, WI/ Sun Prairie Anderson, Paul J.; 1924; E; #*; Lansing, MI/* Anderson, Todd; 2010-11; DE/FB; #87/42; Napoleon, MI/Napoleon Anderson, Trevor; 2008-09; DE; #58; Detroit, MI/Crockett Technical Andino, Eric; 2004-05-06-07; LB/TE; #52/48; Arlington Heights, IL/ Buffalo Grove Andrews, C. Ward; 1919; E; #*; Napolean, MI/* Ane, Charles T.; 1972-73-74; C; #55; Honolulu, HI/Punahou Angel, Anthony J.; 1965; SE; #86; Utica, MI/Utica Apisa, Bob; 1965-66-67; FB; #45; Honolulu, HI/Farrington Arbanas, Frederick V.; 1958-59-60; E; #84; Detroit, MI/Redford St. Mary Archbold, Harold K.; 1921; HB/QB; #9; Massillon, OH/* Archer, Laurence C.; 1917-18-19; C; #16; Benton Harbor, MI/ Benton Harbor Arena, Anthony G.; 1939-41; C; #4/58; Detroit, MI/Northwestern Arend, Donald H.; 1956-58; FB; #44; Baroda, MI/ Benton Harbor Armstrong, Robert E.; 1932-33-34; HB; #38; Benton Harbor, MI/* Armstrong, Sterling A.; 1965-66-67; DB; #31; Detroit, MI/Central Arnett, DeAnthony; 2012-14; WR; #5; Saginaw, MI/Saginaw Arnson, Donald R.; 1944-45-46-47; G; #68; Muskegon, MI/Muskegon Arntz, Arthur B.; 1944; E; #80; Benton Harbor, MI/St. Johns Aronson, Fred; 1944; HB; #14; Chicago, IL/Austin Ashley, Amos A.; 1903-04; E; #*; Lansing, MI/* Askew, Matthias; 2001-02-03; DT; #99; Fort Lauderdale, FL/Dillard Audas, Sedric L.; 1977-79; C; #59; Saginaw, MI/Arthur Hill Auer, Scott E.; 1980-81-82-83; TE/OT; #68; Ft. Wayne, IN/Elmhurst Austin, Mike; 1996-97-98-99; LB; #25; Xenia, OH/Xenia Azar, George J.; 1960-61-62; G; #58; Johnstown, PA/Central
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Benson, Wayne E.; 1950-51; HB/FB; #17; Harvey, IL/Harvey Bentley, S. Rahn; 1962-63-64; G/T; #75; Grand Rapids, MI/South Bercich, Robert E.; 1957-58-59; FB/HB; #43; Summit, IL/Argo Berger, Donald; 1955-56-57; C; #54; Philadelphia, PA/ Staunton Military (VA) Bergin, Joseph; 1986-87; DE; #45; Elmhurst, IL/York Berlinski, Richard A.; 1966-67-68; HB/FB; #22; Quinnesec, MI/Kingsford Bernard, Lacey; 1956; E; #80; Flint, MI/Central Bethea, Larry; 1974-75-76-77C; TE/DT; #88; Newport News, VA/ Ferguson Beyer, Howard; 1942; C; #53; Muskegon, MI/Muskegon Bielat, Lawrence J.; 1957-58-59; QB; #21; Center Line, MI/Center Line Bierowicz, Donald J.; 1964-65; DT; #65; Chicago, IL/St. Rita Bigelow, Rolla L.; 1898; *; #*; Owosso, MI/* Biondo, Michael H.; 1960; G; #77; Detroit, MI/St. Catherine’s Birchmeier, Mark; 1992-93-94; C; #57; Wexford, PA/North Allegheny Birney, Thomas F.; 1974-75-76-77; P/PK; #3; Detroit, MI/Bishop Borgess Bishop, Jacob; 2007; RB; #36; Midland, MI/Bullock Creek Bishop, Judson E.; 1896; *; #*; Dimondale, MI/* Black, Don D.; 1945; G; #63; Toledo, OH/Libbey Black, Steve; 1988-90; OLB; #30; New York, NY/ Bronx High School of Science Blackburn, Bruce F.; 1938-39-40; E; #33; Flint, MI/Northern Blacklock, Hugh; 1913-14-15; T; #*; Grand Rapids, MI/Central Blackman, Mark S.; 1945-46-47-48; T/G; #54; Jackson, MI/Jackson Blanchard, Charles M.; 1900-01; *; #*; Chesaning, MI/* Blank, Steven D.; 1980-81; MLB/OG; #57; Grand Rapids, MI/ Northview Blenkhorn, James C.; 1946-47-48-49; HB/FB; #10/31; Saginaw, MI/Saginaw Boak, W. Bryan; 1981; OT; #62; New Castle, PA/New Castle Bobbitt, James L.; 1960-61-62; T; #76; Buchanan, MI/Buchanan Bobbitt, Paul V.; 1983-84-85-86; DB; #39; Southfield, MI/Lathrup Bobich, Louis L.; 1962-63-64; QB/FB/PK; #27; Woodville, PA/Scott Twp. Bobo, Douglas M.; 1951-52; E; #84; Reed City, MI/Reed City Bodanis, James; 2014; OT; #61; Toronto, ONT/Chaminade College School Boehringer, Rudolph E.; 1925-26; *; #*; Bay City, MI/* Bogdalek, Steven J.; 1983-84-85; DT/OT; #92/68; Naperville, IL/Central Bohn, Ted R.; 1967; C; #50; Glenview, IL/South
Bolden, LeRoy; 1951-52-53-54C; HB; #39; Flint, MI/Northern Boleski, Todd; 2005-06-07-08; K; #15; Dearborn Heights, MI/Divine Child Bolte, Gregory; 1983; TE; #88; Joliet, IL/West Bond, James A.; 1971-72; HB; #35; Fond du Lac, WI/Goodrich Bonito, Matt; 1998-99-2000; OT; #72; Lima, OH/Central Catholic Bongiorni, Mario; 1990; DB; #7; Burgettstown, PA/Burgettstown Booker, Ulish; 2000-01-02; OT; #65; West Haven, CT/West Haven Boomsliter, George P.; 1904-05; *; #*; Grand Haven, MI/* Boron, Kevin; 1992; DE; #71; Monroe, MI/Monroe Bos, John; 1918-19-20-21C; E/T; #22; Grand Rapids, MI/Central Bouyer, Willie; 1986-87-88; WR; #17; Detroit, MI/Chadsey Bowdell, Gordon B.; 1968-69-70C; SE; #83; Allen Park, MI/Cabrini Bowditch, John J.; 1906; *; #*; Hillsdale, MI/* Boyce, Gary C.; 1968-69; PK; #3; St. Johns, MI/St. Johns Boyd, Leo J.; 1951-52; FB/HB; #23; Saginaw, MI/ Saints Peter & Paul Boyle, Jesse G.; 1905-06; *; #*; Glendora, MI/* Boylen, Frederick J.; 1958-59-60C; G; #55; Grand Rapids, MI/ Catholic Central Brady, Jacob O.; 1920-21-22; QB/HB; #2; Allegan, MI/Allegan Bradley, James; 1989-90; WR; #3; Orrville, OH/Orrville Bradley, Jason; 2001; FB; #47; Sarasota, FL/Booker Bradley, Michael W.; 1966; OG; #66; Ypsilanti, MI/Ypsilanti Brainard, Walton K.; 1897C-1901; *; #*; Brady, MI/* Brakeman, James R.; 1934; *; #*; * Brammer, Mark D.; 1976-77-78-79; TE; #91; Traverse City, MI/ Traverse City Brand, Louis J.; 1942; QB; #29; Grand Rapids, MI/South Brandstatter, Arthur F.; 1934-35-36; FB; #31; Ecorse, MI/Ecorse Brandstatter, Arthur L.; 1959-60-61; E; #88; East Lansing, MI/East Lansing Brawley, Robert L.; 1965-66; DG/LB; #62; Sault Ste. Marie, MI/ Sault Ste. Marie Breen, Gerald; 1929-30; HB; #48; Holland, MI/* Bremer, Ernest K.; 1936-37-38; E/T; #25; East Lansing, MI/ East Lansing Breniff, Robert G.; 1952; G; #64; Maumee, OH/Maumee Brenner, Allen R.; 1966-67-68C; E/DB; #86; Niles, MI/Niles Breslin, Jacweir; 1944-45C; FB; #36; Battle Creek, MI/Lakeview
Breslin, Jacweir Jr.; 1968-69-70; LB/S; #42; East Lansing, MI/ East Lansing Breslin, John T.; 1974-75-76; DB; #5; East Lansing, MI/East Lansing Brewton, Gregory; 1974-75; OT; #77; Ft. Lauderdale, FL/Dillard Briningstool, Tony; 1988-89-90-91; MLB; #54/43; Northville, MI/Northville Broadway, William V.; 1975; DB; #25; Flint, MI/Northern Brogan, Timothy; 1987; OLB; #50; Springville, NY/ Griffith Institute Brooks, Joe; 2003; OG; #60; Milwaukee, WI/Marquette Brown, Adam; 2014; OG; #57; Columbia, MD/Atholton Brown, Arthur L.; 1916; HB; #5; Hastings, MI/* Brown, Charles E.; 1961-62-63; G/T; #64; Pontiac, MI/Central Brown, Charles M.; 1933; FG; #*; * Brown, Clark D.; 1983-84; QB; #23; Portage, MI/Northern Brown, David E.; 1972-73; TB; #26; Bloomington, IN/Bloomington Brown, Eddie; 1989-90; WR/DB; #17; Muskegon, MI/Muskegon Brown, Kyle; 2002-03-04C-05; WR; #3; West Bloomfield, MI/ West Bloomfield Brown, Richard; 1997-2000; CB/S; #24; West Hempstead, NY/ Malverne Brown, Thomas B.; 1971-72; TE; #82; Royal Oak, MI/Kimball Brown, William L; 1974; OT; #73; McKeesport, PA/McKeesport Bruckner, Leslie C.; 1937-38-39; QB; #31; Milan, MI/Milan Bruggenthies, Anton; 1974-75-76; OT; #70; Denver, CO/Mullen Bryan, Duron; 1999-2000-01; CB/S; #27; Lexington Park, MD/ Great Mills Bryan, Tim; 1990-91-92; WR; #14; Tecumseh, MI/Tecumseh Bryce, Richard; 2001-02; LB/S; #29; East Lansing, MI/ East Lansing Buckridge, Francis P.; 1900; *; #*; * Budde, Edward L.; 1960-61-62; G/T; #79; Detroit, MI/Denby Budde, John; 1985-86-87-88; LB/DE; #87; Kansas City, MO/Rockhurst Budinski, John; 1938; HB; #51; Litchfield, MI/Litchfield Bufe, Noel; 1955-56; E; #81; Wyandotte, MI/Roosevelt Buggs, Travis; 1954; HB; #28; East Chicago, IL/Washington Bullock, Clarence; 1972-73-74C; FB; #33; Fort Wayne, IN/Central Bullough, Charles; 1988-89-90-91; LB; #41; Orchard Park, NY/Orchard Park Bullough, Henry; 1952-53-54; G; #67; Canton, OH/Timken Bullough, Max; 2010-11-12C-13C; LB; #40; Traverse City, MI/St. Francis
Bullough, Riley; 2013-14; LB/FB; #30; Traverse City, MI/St. Francis Bullough, Shane H.; 1983-84-85-86C; LB; #41; Cincinnati, OH/Moeller Bunbury, J. Chris; 1977; OT; #71; Grand Rapids, MI/Rockford Bunch, Derek; 1980-83-84; OLB; #52; Dayton, OH/Meadowdale Burbridge, Aaron; 2012-13-14; WR; #16; Farmington Hills, MI/Harrison Burke, Bill; 1996-97-98-99; QB; #16; Warren, OH/Howland Burke, Patrick F.; 1955-56-57C; T; #71; Lawrence, MA/ Staunton Military (VA) Burkland, Skyler; 2011-12; OT; #70; Sunbury, OH/Big Walnut Burns, Brian; 2001; FB; #31; Independence, OH/ Independence Burress, Plaxico; 1998-99; WR; #4; Virginia Beach, VA/Green Run Burrington, Gray K.; 1902; *; #*; Lansing, MI/* Burroughs, Charles G.; 1905-06-08; *; #*; Frontier, MI/* Burroughs, James E.; 1977-78-79-81; CB; #28; Pahokee, FL/Pahokee Bury, Brian; 2004-05-06; SN; #56; Marion, OH/Harding Buss, Arthur T.; 1931-32-33; T; #6; Benton Harbor, MI/Benton Harbor Butland, Josh; 1988-89-90-91; P; #88; Troy, MI/Troy Butler, Carl; 1983-84; FB; #49; Elroy, AZ/Santa Cruz Butler, Charles O.; 1915-16; E; #21; Bellevue, MI/* Butler, Frank A., Jr.; 1971; SE; #87; Chicago, IL/Leo Butler, Frank J.; 1932-33; C; #20; Chicago, IL/* Byrd, Eugene W.; 1975-76-78-79; WR; #84; East St. Louis, IL/East St. Louis
CCC Calhoun, Shilique; 2012-13-14C; DE; #89; Middletown, NJ/Middletown North Callendar, Stan; 1991-92-93-94; DB; #32; Fayetteville, NC/E.E. Smith Campbell, Amp; 1996-97-98C-99; CB; #3; Sarasota, FL/Riverview Campbell, Arthur L.; 1906-07-08-09; *; #*; Cheat Haven, PA/* Campbell, James F.; 1908-09-10; T; #*; Charlevoix, MI/* Campbell, Jon; 1990; LB; #77; Detroit, MI/Bishop Borgess Campbell, Leroy W.; 1911-12; G/T; #*; Grand Rapids, MI/* Campbell, Marshall; 2003-04; LB; #92/53; Gratiot, MI/ Port Huron Northern Cantrell, Dan; 1995; LB; #54; New Canaan, CT/New Canaan Caper, Larry; 2009-10-11-12; RB; #22; Battle Creek, MI/ Battle Creek Central Cappaert, Carl W.; 1946-47-48-49; QB; #20; Clare, MI/Clare Carey, Charles L.; 1940; HB; #53; Charlevoix, MI/Charlevoix
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ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS Cundiff, Larry L.; 1957-58-59; T/C; #99/79; Honolulu, HI/Iolani Cunningham, B.J.; 2008-09-10-11; WR; #3; Westerville, OH/Westerville South Cunningham, Timothy; 1980-81-82-83; OLB/SS; #35; Lansing, MI/Everett Curl, Ronald C.; 1968-69-71C; DT; #94; Chicago, IL/De La Salle Curran, Joseph W.; 1982-83-84-85; NG/DT; #94; Elmhurst, IL/ Immaculate Conception Currie, Daniel G.; 1955-56-57; G/C; #55; Detroit, MI/St. Anthony Currie, Michael J.; 1961-63; C; #55; Detroit, MI/St. Ambrose Currie, Tim; 1989; LB; #47; Utica, MI/Eisenhower Curry, Deon; 2005-06-07-08; WR; #84; Oakland Township, MI/ Detroit Country Day Curtis, Fred S.; 1898-99; FB; #*; White Pigeon, MI/* Cutler, Donald E.; 1952; T; #90; East Jordan, MI/East Jordan
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Dahlgren, Gordon A.; 1934-35-36C; G; #22; Chicago, IL/Lindblom Dahlke, Craig A.; 1972-73; OG; #64; Port Huron, MI/Port Huron Daily, Jason; 2002; P; #18; San Luis Obispo, CA/ San Luis Obispo Dance, Tom; 2005-06; S; #26; Erie, PA/Cathedral Prep School Danciu, George W.; 1940-41; G; #20/69; East Chicago, IN/Washington Danielewicz, Michael A.; 1972-73; HB/FL; #11; Detroit, MI/ Hamtramck St. Ladislaus Danziger, Fred W.; 1926-28-29C; FB; #*; Detroit, MI/* DaPrato, Neno Jerry; 1912-14-15; FB; *; Iron Mountain, MI/* Daubenmeyer, John P.; 1975; DE; #93; West Bloomfield, MI/ North Farmington Davies, Brian; 2003-04; DE/DT; #64; Farmington, MI/Farmington Davis, Alan W.; 1977-78-79; DB; #27; Bloomfield Hills, MI/Berkeley Davis, Ed; 2012-13-14; LB; #43; Detroit, MI/Southeastern Davis, Frank R.; 1911; *; #*; Detroit, MI/* Davis, Hugh G.; 1942; HB; #13; Lansing, MI/Central Davis, Kellen; 2004-05-06-07; TE/DE; #80; Adrian, MI/Adrian Davis, Randolph; 1970; FL; #19; Matawan, NJ/ Matawan Regional Davis, Travis; 1986-87-88-89; DT; #75; Warren, OH/Harding Davis, Wilford D.; 1939-40-41C; QB; #48/28; Dundee, MI/Dundee Davis, Wyman D.; 1939-40-41; HB; #54/49; Dundee, MI/Dundee Davis-Clark, Kendell; 2006-07-08-09; CB/S; #38; Alliance, OH/Alliance Dawes, Matt; 2000-01; LB; #41; Battle Creek, MI/Lakeview Dawson, William; 1968-69-71; MG/DT; #96; Tucson, AZ/Tucson
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Convertini, Fred E.; 1965; OG; #70; Downey, CA/Downey Conway, Henry; 2011; OT; #77; Shaker Heights, OH/Shaker Heights Conway, Lynn V.; 1946; E; #96; Bay City, MI/Bay City Cook, Connor; 2012-13-14; QB; #18; Hinckley, OH/Walsh Jesuit Cook, Kyle; 2003-04-05-06C; C/OG; #69/74; Macomb, MI/Dakota Coolidge, John K.; 1936-37; HB; #34; Traverse City, MI/Traverse City Cooper, Demetrius; 2014; DE; #98; Chicago, IL/Percy L. Julian Cooper, George J.; 1978-79-80-81C; OLB; #39; Detroit, MI/Northern Cooper, Greg; 2003-04-05-06; S/CB; #29; Flint, MI/Northern Cordery, James W.; 1973; TE; #80; Louisville, KY/Flaget Corey, Cole; 2004-05; S; #38; Tecumseh, MI/Tecumseh Corgiat, James G.; 1959; E; #82; Bessemer, MI/Bessemer Corless, Rex E.; 1951-52; HB; #49; Coldwater, MI/Coldwater Cortright, Ion J.; 1907-08-09-10C; HB; #*; Mason, MI/* Cortright, Wesley H.; 1902; *; #*; Hillsdale, MI/* Coryell, Sherman H.; 1916-17C-19; E; #29/12; Chicago, IL/* Costanzo, Louis; 1954; HB; #12; Dunmore, PA/Dunmore Costello, Brad; 1994; PK; #40; Delran, NJ/Holy Cross Cotton, Eddie; 1964-65; FB; #44; New York, NY/DeWitt Clinton Cousins, Kirk; 2008-09C-10C-11C; QB; #8; Holland, MI/Holland Christian Covey, William D.; 1984; OG; #55; Jackson, MI/Northwest Cox, Demetrious; 2013-14; S/CB; #7; Jeannette, PA/Jeannette Crabill, C. Joseph; 1926-27-28; C; #*; Battle Creek, MI/* Crall, Max B.; 1929; HB/E; #*; Dimondale, MI/* Crane, Bud C.; 1947-48-49; FB/HB; #40; Highland Park, MI/ Highland Park Crane, LeRoy R.; 1948-49-50C; FB; #36; Mt. Pleasant, MI/Mt. Pleasant Creamer, James E.; 1950-51; C; #50; Flint, MI/Northern Crenshaw, Tyrone; 1995; TB; #30; Pacoima, CA/Sylmar Creswell, Smiley L.; 1980-81-82; DE/DT; #91; Monroe, WA/Monroe Cronin, Colin; 1991-92-93-94; OT; #66; St. Joseph, MI/St. Joseph Cronin, Kevin; 2014; PK; #24; Traverse City, MI/Traverse City West Crosby, Matt A.; 1898-99-1900-01; HB; #*; East Lansing, MI/* Crosthwaite, Duane T.; 1939; HB; #45; Detroit, MI/Cooley Croxton, Gregory; 1973-74-75; OG; #67; Highland Park, MI/ Highland Park Culver, Edward G.; 1910-11; G; #*; Midland, MI/*
2015 SPARTANS
Christensen, Matt; 1991-92-93-94; OLB; #45; Libertyville, IL/Libertyville Ciolek, Eugene S.; 1937-38; HB; #45; Michigan City, IN/ Michigan City Ciolek, Robert; 1949-51; QB/E; #28; Michigan City, IN/ Michigan City Cironi, Rocco; 2006-08-09; OT; #57; Warren, OH/Warren G. Harding Clark, M. Bryan; 1978-79-80-81; QB; #14; Bloomfield Hills, MI/ Los Altos (CA) Clark, Donavon; 2012-13-14 OL; #76; Cincinnati, OH/Finneytown Clark, Ernest R.; 1960-61-62; E; #85; Lockport, NY/Medina Clark, Gail A.; 1970-71-72; LB; #98; Bellefontaine, OH/ Bellefontaine Clemons, Brandon; 2013-14; OG/DT; #64/87; Milford, PA/Delaware Valley Clemons, Lloyd; 1998-99; TB; #36; Detroit, MI/Indiana Area (PA) Clifford, Pete; 2004-05-06-07C; OG/OT; #75; Salem, NH/Salem Clouse, Sean; 1987; OLB; #81; Lake Orion, MI/ Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Cobb, DeAndra; 2003-04; RB; #21; Las Vegas, NV/Clark Cobb, Leslie A.; 1914; FB; #*; Grand Rapids, MI/* Cobb, Michael; 1973-74-75-76; TE; #89; Youngstown, OH/North Cofer, Jimel; 1999; S; #26; Miami, FL/South Broward Colina, Richard W.; 1933-34-35; QB; #40; Detroit, MI/Northern Cole, Thomas C.; 1974-75-76; C/OT; #72; Howell, MI/Howell Coleman, Don E.; 1949-50-51; T; #78; Flint, MI/Central Coleman, Mill; 1991-92-93-94; WR/QB; #6; Farmington Hills, MI/ Harrison Collins, Archer; 1996-97; FS; #22; Detroit, MI/Cass Tech Colquhoun, Arjen; 2012-13-14; CB; #36; Windsor, ONT/W.P. Herman Secondary School Comerford, Willie; 1997; OG; #68; St. Petersburg, FL/Gibbs Confer, Clifford; 1987-88-89-90; DE; #62; New Lothrop, MI/ New Lothrop Conklin, Jack; 2013-14; OT; #74; Plainwell, MI/Plainwell Connor, Alger V.; 1942-46; G; #63; Pontiac, MI/Pontiac Conroy, Dan; 2010-11-12; K; #4; Wheaton, IL/Wheaton Warrenville South Conti, Anthony N.; 1966-67C; OG; #67; Mt. Clemens, MI/St.Mary’s Conti, Dominic F.; 1945; QB; #23; Niagara Falls, NY/Niagara Falls Contos, Steve G.; 1945; HB; #18; Toledo, OH/Waite Converse, Craig M.; 1977-78-79; MG; #97; Utica, MI/Eisenhower
2015 OUTLOOK
Carey, Owen; 1909; E; #*; Harbor Springs, MI/* Carey, Robert W.; 1949-50-51C; E; #88; Charlevoix, MI/Charlevoix Carey, William R.; 1949-50-51; QB/E; #85/21; Charlevoix, MI/Charlevoix Carrigan, Cornelius R.; 1947; E; #89; East Pittsburgh, PA/ East Pittsburgh Carruthers, Joseph D.; 1955-56-57; E; #65; Detroit, MI/Western Carter, Devarrio; 1997; DT; #95; Detroit, MI/Pershing Carter, Fred L.; 1939-40-41; T; #27/79; Elsie, MI/Elsie Carter, Nigea; 1993-94-95-96; WR; #17/81; Coconut Grove, FL/ Coconut Creek Case, Albert H.; 1899-1900; G; #*; Springville, MI/* Case, Athol A.; 1903; G; #*; Marengo, MI/* Case, Ralph W.; 1899; HB; #*; Mt. Pleasant, MI/* Cauddell, Christopher; 1985-86; PK; #7; Novi, MI/Novi Caukins, Elmer A.; 1912; G; #*; Sparta, MI/* Caulcrick, Jehuu; 2004-05-06-07C; RB; #30; Findley Lake, NY/Clymer Cavender, Regis; 1966-67-68; FB; #25; Detroit, MI/Cathedral Celek, Garrett; 2008-09-11; TE; #85; Cincinnati, OH/LaSalle Chada, William H.; 1971; DE; #95; West Natrona, PA/ Natrona Heights Highlands Chaddock, Frank G.; 1912-14; G/E; #*; Lansing, MI/* Chamberlain, Maurice L.; 1985-86-87; DB; #31; Jeanette, PA/Jeanette Chamberlain, Ralph G.; 1912; C; #*; Grand Rapids, MI/* Chandnois, Lynn E.; 1946-47-48-49; HB; #14; Flint, MI/Central Chapman, Marcus; 1995; TE; #87; Toledo, OH/Rogers Charette, Mark S.; 1970-71-72; FB/LB; #45; Flint, MI/Southwestern Charon, Carl H.; 1959-60-61; FB/HB; #33; Boyne City, MI/Boyne City Chartos, William; 1939; C; #5; Hammond, IN/Hammond Chastian, James W.; 1958-59; C/T; #50; Waynesburg, PA/Waynesburg Chatlos, George R.; 1965-66-67; DE; #82; Hunker, PA/Hempfield Cherocci, James; 1986; LB; #77; Bloomfield Hills, MI/ Birmingham Brother Rice Chesney, M. James; 1960; QB; #27; Bay City, MI/Central Childs, Donald M.; 1902; *; #*; Lansing, MI/* Childs, Dennis; 1984; OT; #75; Chicago, IL/Sullivan Childs, Harold A.; 1902; *; #*; Lansing, MI/* Chmura, Dylan; 2014; TE; #80; Waukesha, WI/Waukesha West Christensen, Koester L.; 1926-27-28; E; #*; Escanaba, MI/*
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Deacon, Fred E.; 1926-27; B; #*; Lansing, MI/* Dean, Michael A.; 1974-75-76-77; DE/OLB; #82; Dayton, OH/Dunbar Deane, J’Micheal; 2009-10; OT; #77; Toronto, ONT/Newtonbrook Decker, Adam; 2006-08-09; LB; #55; Rochester Hills, MI/Brother Rice Decker, Arthur R.; 1900; *; #*; Utica, MI/* Decker, John W.; 1902-03; C; #*; Three Oaks, MI/* Decker, Michael; 1977-78-79; LB; #50; Roseville, MI/LaSalle Deibert, Glenn E.; 1941-42; E/T; #84/78; Pontiac, MI/Pontiac Dekker, Paul N.; 1951-52; E; #81; Muskegon, MI/Muskegon DeLamielleure, Joseph M.; 1970-71-72; OG; #59; Center Line, MI/St. Clement Delgrosso, Daniel J.; 1958; T; #97/77; Chicago, IL/Mt. Carmel Dell, Mark; 2007-08-09-10; WR; #6/2; Farmington Hills, MI/Harrison DelVerne, Jim; 1991-92; PK; #7; Toledo, OH/St. John’s DeMarco, Brian; 1991-92-93-94; OT; #79; Lorain, OH/Admiral King Demarest, Ben H.; 1933-34; *; #*; Lansing, MI/* Dendel, Charles T.; 1912; HB; #*; Detroit, MI/* Dendrino, Peter C.; 1944; T; #70; Muskegon Heights, MI/ Muskegon Heights Dennard, Darqueze; 2010-11-12-13C; CB; #31; Dry Branch, GA/Twiggs County Dennis, Michael; 2012-13; OT/TE; #65/94; Carey, OH/Carey Densmore, Michael R.; 1976-77-78-80; OG; #66; Lapeer, MI/West Denson, Brandon; 2006-07-08-09; RB/LB; #22/34; Willow Run, MI/Willow Run Denton, Robert; 1992-93-94-95; OT/OG; #60; Martinsville, IN/ Martinsville DeRose, Daniel P.; 1976; WR; #19; East Lansing, MI/East Lansing Derrickson, Paul W.; 1938-39; FB; #59/50; Cranbrook, MI/Prep Dersnah, Bernard E.; 1906; *; #*; Mt. Pleasant, MI/* Deyo, John; 2009-10-11; OT/OG; #71; Battle Creek, MI/Gull Lake Dibble, Dorne A.; 1949-50; F; #82; Adrian, MI/Adrian Dickeson, Verne C.; 1927-28-29; HB; #*; Highland Park, MI/* Dickinson, James; 1987; DT; #89; Portage, MI/Northern Diebold, Allen O.; 1936-37-38C; QB; #44; Jackson, MI/Jackson Diehl, David D.; 1936-37-38C; E; #27; Dansville, MI/Dansville Diener, Carl A.; 1953-54; E; #88; Saginaw, MI/Arthur Hill Dietz, William H.; 1898; *; #*; Lansing, MI/* Dignan, John; 1990-91; LB; #87; Ypsilanti, MI/Ypsilanti Dill, Reuben E.; 1928-29-31; T/G; #16; Saginaw, MI/Saginaw
Dimitroff, Boris N.; 1964-65; C; #50; Livonia, MI/Bentley Dixon, Dana; 2010-11; CB/S; #12; Detroit, MI/Renaissance Dixon, Darryl; 1981-82-83; DB; #31; East St. Louis, IL/East St. Louis Dohoney, Donald C.; 1951-52-53C; E; #80; Ann Arbor, MI/Ann Arbor Donelson, Ventson; 1987-88-89; DB; #25; Detroit, MI/Henry Ford Donnahoo, Roger J.; 1957-58; HB; #40; Lincoln Park, MI/ Redford St. Mary Dorow, Albert R.; 1949-50-51; HB/QB; #47; Imlay City, MI/Imlay City Dortch, Tyrell; 2000-01-03-04C; CB/TB/DB; #34; Hoboken, NJ/Hoboken Dotsch, Roland D.; 1953-54; G/T; #63; Alpena, MI/ Lansing Resurrection Doty, Stephen W.; 1903-04-05-06; FB; #*; Lockport, NY/* Dowdell, Damon; 2001-02-03-04; QB; #7; Detroit, MI/Henry Ford Dozier, Robert; 1993-94; FB; #43; Muskegon, MI/ Muskegon Catholic Drake, Gerald A.; 1938-39; HB; #52/47; East Lansing, MI/ East Lansing Drew, Franklin F.; 1902; *; #*; Highland Park, IL/* Drew, Kenneth L.; 1925-26-27; B/E; #*; Tipton, MI/* Drone, Denzel; 2010-11-12-13; DE; #52/42; Plant City, FL/Plant City Drummond, Kurtis; 2011-12-13-14C; S; #27; Masury, OH/Hubbard Drzal, Peter; 1992-93-94; DB; #38; Okemos, MI/Okemos Duckett, Ellis; 1952-53-54; E; #32; Flint, MI/Flint Northern Duckett, Tico; 1989-90-91-92; TB; #35; Kalamazoo, MI/Loy Norrix Duckett, T.J.; 1999-2000-01; TB/LB; #8; Kalamazoo, MI/Loy Norrix Duda, David; 1974-75-76; DB; #15; Mt. Clemens, MI/Mt. Clemens Duda, Michael C.; 1972-73-74; DE; #91; Mt. Clemens, MI/Mt. Clemens Dudley, Darwin C.; 1936-37; G; #15; Christopher, IL/Christopher Dukes, Clifford: 2001-02-03-04; DE; #59; Lexington Park, MD/Great Mills Dukes, Harold C.; 1956-57; E; #92; Detroit, MI/Eastern Dunlap, Charles W.; 1906; *; #*; Mt. Pleasant, MI/* Dunphy, Herbert; 1918; HB; #*; Lansing, MI/Central DuPree, Billy Joe; 1970-71-72C; TE; #89; West Monroe, LA/Richardson
EEE Earley, James; 1974-75-76-77; FB; #48; Dayton, OH/Dunbar Easter, Eric; 2001; TE; #86; Bloomfield Hills, MI/Groves Eaton, Darrin; 1988-89-90-91; WR; #11; Lansing, MI/Sexton Eaton, James P.; 1960; HB; #24; Newport, RI/Rogers
Echols, Brian; 1993-94-95; DB; #35; Benton Harbor, MI/ Benton Harbor Eckel, Clifford B.; 1941; FB; #36; Dundee, MI/Dundee Eckerman, Harold; 1922-23-24; C; #*; Muskegon, MI/* Eckert, Edward C.; 1922-23-24; T; #*; Grand Rapids, MI/* Eddy, Howard J.; 1920; *; #*; East Lansing, MI/* Edgar, Oliver W.; 1900; *; #*; Lakeview, MI/* Edinger, Paul; 1996-97-98-99; P/PK; #1; Lakeland, FL/Kathleen Edmondson, Jermaine; 2013-14; CB; #39; Canton, OH/McKinley Senior Edmunds, Allen T.; 1923; E; #*; Bedford, MI/* Edwards, Dixon; 1987-88-89-90; OLB; #57; Cincinnati, OH/Aiken Edwards, Michael; 1990-92; DE; #93; Columbus, OH/Marion Franklin Edwards, Richard A.; 1934-35; HB; #37; Williamston, MI/Williamston Ejelonu, Eze; 2003-04; LB/DE; #58; Pontiac, MI/Pontiac Central Eliowitz, Abe.; 1930-31-32C; FB; #30; Detroit, MI/* Elliott, James E.; 1896; *; #*; Hickory Corners, MI/* Ellis, Anthony T.; 1979-80-81-82; FB; #5; Coolidge, AZ/Coolidge Ellis, James; 1951-52-53; HB; #11; Saginaw, MI/Saginaw Elsworth, Kyler; 2010-11-12-13; LB; #41; Goodrich, MI/Goodrich Enos, Daniel; 1987-88-89-90; QB; #4; Dearborn, MI/Edsel Ford Epolito, James C.; 1973-74-76; DB/OLB; #87; McKeesport, PA/ McKeesport Ernsberger, Scott; 1995-96-97-98; S; #49; Portage, MI/Central Esbaugh, Ernest K.; 1945-48-49; T; #70/76; Grand Rapids, MI/South Exelby, Leon C.; 1907-08-09-10; FB; #*; Britton, MI/* Exo, Lester W.; 1929-30; G/L; #1; Holland, MI/* Ezor, Blake; 1986-87-88-89; TB; #26; Las Vegas, NV/Bishop
FFF Fairbanks, Charles L; 1954; E; #82; Grand Rapids, MI/Charlevoix Fairrow, Jeremy; 2000; CB; #39; Evansville, IN/Evansville Fase, Jacob P.; 1929-30-31; E; #28; Grand Haven, MI/Grand Haven Fata, Robert; 1987-89; TE; #82; Lansing, MI/Catholic Centra Faulman, Duane L.; 1940; QB; #39; Flint, MI/Central Fedore, Craig A.; 1974-75-76-77; DE/OLB; #38; East Lansing, MI/ East Lansing Feeney, Todd; 1993-94-95; TE; #86; Henderson, NV/ Raynham (MA) Fenton, Jack W.; 1940-41-42; HB; #49/19; Richmond, MI/Richmond
Feraco, William A.; 1967-68; QB; #14; Irwin, PA/ Greensburg Central Catholic Ferrari, George D.; 1927-28-29; T; #*; Bessemer, MI/* Ferrari, Joseph C.; 1932; G; #21; Bessemer, MI/Bessemer Ferris, Dean V.; 1918; QB; #*; Swarthmore, MI/Prep Ferris, Henry M.; 1947; T; #32; Utica, NY/Utica Fertig, Norman; 1936; G; #23; Far Rockaway, NY/Far Rockaway Fick, Hilmar A.; 1915-16; HB; #15; Wilmette, IL/* Fields, Angelo B.; 1976-77-78-79; OT/DT; #53; Washington D.C./Wilson Fields, Brandon; 2003-04-05-06; P; #8; Toledo, OH/St. John’s Fincher, Mark A.; 1983-85-86; OT; #72; Toledo, OH/Libby Finley, Dennis; 2014; OL; #73; Detroit, MI/Cass Tech Fischer, Robert H.; 1946; QB; #21; Benton Harbor, MI/ Benton Harbor Fisher, Keith L.; 1984-85; DB; #43; Baden, PA/Ambridge Area Fisk, James E.; 1904-05; *; #*; Colling, MI/* Flagg, Robert; 2001-02-03; S; #33; Carol City, FL/Miami Norland Flowers, Little John; 1998-99-2000-01C; TB; #23; Kalamazoo, MI/Loy Norrix Flynn, Richard O.; 1962-63-64; E/T; #88; Mt. Pleasant, MI/Mt. Pleasant Fogg, Cecil C.; 1928-29-30; E; #29; Jackson, MI/* Follis, Daniel S.; 1958; *; #26/86; Grosse Pointe, MI/ Grosse Pointe Folino, Anthony; 1994; FS; #10; Okemos, MI/Okemos Folino, Danny; 2011-12-13; LB; #19; Okemos, MI/East Lansing Foltz, Dale; 1954; C; #53; Flint, MI/Central Fomenko, Joseph; 1957; C; #51; Detroit, MI/Pershing Fonoti, Fou; 2011-12-13; OT; #51; Lakewood, CA/Mayfair Fontes, Wayne H.; 1960-61; HB/E; #39; Canton, OH/McKinley Foreman, Franklin S.; 1967-68-69C; SE; #84; Louisville, KY/duPont Manual Foreman, Joel; 2008-09-10-11C; OG; #67; Highland, MI/Milford Fornari, Peter A.; 1941-42; HB; #16; Detroit, MI/Southwestern Forman, Walter H.; 1965; C; #59; Ft. Lauderdale, FL/Ft. Lauderdale Fortener, Danny; 2006-07-08-09; S; #33; Kettering, OH/Archbishop Alter Fortney, Dane E.; 1973-74-75; WR; #21; Ypsilanti, MI/Ypsilanti Fortson, Damien; 2001-02; CB; #38; Ravenna, OH/Ravenna Foster, Matthew; 1976-77-78-79; C; #67; Livonia, MI/Churchill Foster, Shawn; 1998-99-2000; WR/TB; #22; Lansing, MI/Sexton Fouts, Leslie J.; 1925; B; #*; South Haven, MI/*
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2014 RECAP
HHH Hackenbracht, Dan; 1995-96-97; S; #28; Massillon, OH/Washington Hackett, Paul M.; 1923-24-25; G; #*; Saginaw, MI/* Hagbom, Gregory A.; 1975; DE; #92; Grand Rapids, MI/Central
Hahn, Harvey D.; 1904; *; #*; Brookfield, MI/* Hahn, Oscar C.; 1958-59-60; G; #68; Midland, MI/Midland Haidys, Leo T.; 1955; T; #75; Detroit, MI/Chadsey Halbert, Charles J.; 1936-37; QB; #39; Grand Rapids, MI/Central Hall, Kevin; 2006; P; #24; Temperance, MI/Bedford Haller, Alan; 1988-89-90-91; DB; #23; Lansing, MI/Sexton Halliday, Douglas G.; 1969-70-71; OG/DE; #91; Royal Oak, MI/Kimball Hallmark, Ferris; 1952-53-54; T/G; #55; Flint, MI/Grand Blanc Hallock, Ty; 1989-90-91-92; FB/TE; #28; Greenville, MI/Greenville Hamilton, Darrell; 2002; DE; #93; Detroit, MI/ Benedictine Catholic Hamilton, Ernest; 1970-71-72; DE/MG; #61; Greenville, SC/Beck Hamilton, Ty; 2013; FB; #48; Fenton, MI/Fenton Hammes, John H.; 1917-19-20; FB; #2; Newberry, MI/* Hammock, TyQuan; 2010-11-12; FB/LB; #49; Fort Wayne, IN/Bishop Luers Hammonds, Juan; 1991-92-93-94; LB; #89; Louisville, KY/Fern Creek Handloser, Robert A.; 1956-58; HB/FB; #18; Detroit, MI/ Catholic Central Handy, George B.; 1930-31-32; G; #15; Detroit, MI/* Haney, Usif; 1936-37-38; FB; #38; Kinsport, TN/Dobyns-Bennett Hannah, Nathaniel; 1980-81-82-83; CB; #48; Pahokee, FL/Pahokee Hannah, Shane; 1991-92-93-94; OT; #63; Carlisle, OH/Valley View Hannon, Thomas; 1973-74-75-76C; DB; #45; Massillon, OH/Washington Hans, Micheal; 1977-78; FB; #5; Pittsburgh, PA/Central Catholic Harding, Lawrence F.; 1956-57; E; #84; Detroit, MI/Denby Hardy, Clifton; 1968-69-70; DB; #30; E. Chicago, IN/Roosevelt Hardy, Dante; 1994; OLB; #87; Cincinnati, OH/Princeton Hare, Bill; 1988; P; #22; Romeo, MI/Romeo Harewicz, Joseph; 1981; OLB; #68; Pittsburgh, PA/Upper St. Clair Hariatte, Cheadrick; 1972; CB; #3; Conway, SC/Whittemore Harker, Paul; 1998-02-03C; OG; #57; Dayton, OH/ Chaminade-Julienne Harmon, Jason; 2001-02-03-04C; CB/S; #25; Ironton, OH/Ironton Harms, Bruce C.; 1972-73; CB; #36; Utica, MI/Utica Harness, Jason E.; 1958-59-60; E; #93; St. Joseph, MI/St. Joseph Harrington, Sean; 2014; LB; #50; Commerce Township, MI/ Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Harris, Barry K.; 1977-78; FL; #83; San Diego, CA/Crawford
COACHING STAFF
Grabowski, Todd; 1990-91-92; TE; #80; Brunswick, OH/Brunswick Graham, Jeff; 1990-91-92; OT; #72; Westland, MI/John Glenn Grandelius, Everett; 1948-49-50; HB/FB; #24; Muskegon Heights, MI/ Muskegon Heights Grannell, James M.; 1974; DB; #13; Benton Harbor, MI/ Benton Harbor Grant, Brian; 1997; C; #51; East Grand Rapids, MI/ East Grand Rapids Grant, Otis; 1980-81-82; QB/FL; #9; Atlanta, GA/Carver Grant, Tony; 2000-01; SN; #56; Bay City, MI/Bay City Western Graves, Harry C.; 1918-21-22; FB; #6; Pratt, KS/Pratt Graves, Thomas E.; 1974-75-77-78; DB; #10; Norfolk, VA/Lake Taylor Greene, Bill; 1995-97-98; FB; #34; Canandaigua, NY/ Canandaigua Academy Greene, Jay; 1993-94; TE; #80; Flint, MI/Central Greene, Scott; 1992-93-94-95C; FB; #47; Canandaigua, NY/ Canandaigua Academy Griffeth, Paul L.; 1938-39-40; G; #8; Sturgis, MI/Sturgis Griffin, Curtis D.; 1976-78-79; DB/OLB/TE; #24; Novi, MI/ Birmingham Brother Rice Griffin, Isaac C.; 1978-79-80-81; DT/TE/DE; #89; Gary, IN/Wallace Grim, Bohhn W; 1925-26; *; #*; Sturgis, MI/* Grimes, Carl; 2005-06; WR; #4; Detroit, MI/St. Martin De Porres Grimes, Ogden E.; 1926-27; G; #*; Des Moines, IA/* Grimsley, R. Ike; 1959-60; QB/G; #25; Canton, OH/McKinley Grondzak, Donald; 1944; E; #83; Saginaw, MI/Saginaw Gross, Milton C.; 1929-30-31; C/G; #14; Saline, MI/Saline Grove, Roger R.; 1928-29-30; HB/QB; #36; Sturgis, MI/* Grua, R. Mark; 1972; HB; #18; East Lansing, MI/East Lansing Grzibowski, Chester; 1987; OT; #62; Norwich, NY/Norwich Guerre, George T.; 1946-47-48; HB; #45; Flint, MI/Central Guess, Lorenzo; 1998-99-2000-01; S; #5; Wayne, MI/Wayne Memorial Gunderson, LeRoy E.; 1945; E; #85; Lapeer, MI/Lapeer Guthard, Ted C.; 1962; C; #53; Detroit, MI/Denby Gyetvai, Mike; 2004-05-06-07; OT/OG; #66; Old Castle, ONT/ Sandwich Secondary
2015 SPARTANS
GGG Gaddini, Rudy, J.; 1955-56; HB/FB; #40; Chicago, IL/Fenwick Gainer, Jeremy; 2011-12; DE; #47; Detroit, MI/Clarenceville Gaines, Frank; 1935-36-37; E; #28; Lansing, MI/Central Gallinagh, Patrick F.; 1965-66; MG/DT; #55; Detroit, MI/Servite Gantt, Charlie; 2007-08-09-10; TE; #83; Farmington Hills, MI/Brother Rice Gardiner, Steve; 2009-10-11-12; LB; #50; Dublin, OH/Coffman Gardner, Chris; 1994-95-96-97; PK; #14; Plantation, FL/Plantation Gargett, George G.; 1938-39; T; #29; St. Clair Shores, MI/Lakeview Garland, Tyrone; 1994-95-96-97; LB; #37; Cliffwood, NJ/ Matawan Regional Garner, Deane H.; 1950-51; G; #62; Jackson, MI/Jackson Garnett, Reggie; 1993-94-95-96; MLB; #22; Akron, OH/Buchtel Garrett, Drake, F.; 1965-66-67; HB/DB; #39; Dayton, OH/Dunbar Garrett, James T.; 1965; HB; #32; Columbia, SC/Johnson Garver, John E.; 1924-25-26; G; #*; Caro, MI/*
Garvey, Steve P.; 1967; DB; #24; Tampa, FL/Chamberlain Gasser, Harold E.; 1947-48-49; T/C; #54; Birmingham, MI/Birmingham Gates, Keith; 1983-84-85; FB; #26; Belleville, MI/Belleville Gauthier, George E.; 1912-13; QB; #*; Detroit, MI/* Geiger, Michael; 2013-14; PK; #4; Toledo, OH/Ottawa Hills Gholston, William; 2010-11-12; DE; #2; Detroit, MI/Southeastern Giampapa, Matt; 2011; SN; #58; Jackson, TN/ University School of Jackson Gibson, Kirk H.; 1975-76-77-78; FL; #23; Waterford, MI/Kettering Gicewicz, E. Richard; 1985-86-87-88; TE; #86; Getzville, NY/St. Joseph Gieselman, John; 1989-92; QB; #13; Rochester, MI/Brother Rice Gifford, Chester W.; 1911-12-13C; T; #*; South Westport, MA/* Gilbert, Donald D.; 1955-56-57; FB; #42; DuBois, PA/DuBois Gilbert, M. Anthony; 1980; SE; #24; Santa Barbara, CA/ Santa Barbara Gilliland, William O.; 1933; HB; #24; Gladwin, MI/* Gilman, John L.; 1947-48-49; E; #83; Clinton, MI/Clinton Gilpin, Russell L.; 1942-46-47; QB/G; #26/61; Detroit, MI/Cooley Gingrass, Morgan J.; 1941-42; HB/FB; #18/33; Marquette, MI/Graveraet Gingrich, Wayne A.; 1920-21; E; #4; Trout Creek, MI/* Gleichert, Andrew; 2012-13-14; TE; #92/84; Ann Arbor, MI/Huron Glick, Eugene R.; 1946-47-48-49; HB/QB; #43/23; Saginaw, MI/Arthur Hill Glover, Richard; 1990-91-92-93; OLB; #55; Lima, OH/Lima Godfrey, Robert E.; 1944-45; G; #67; Mt. Clemens, MI/Mt. Clemens Goebel, Mark; 2000-01-02-03; FB/LB; #35/36; Milford, MI/Brother Rice Goode, Benjamin L.; 1924; HB; #*; Charleston, WV/* Goovert, Ronald E.; 1963-64-65; G/LB; #61; Ferndale, MI/Hazel Park Gordon, Eric; 2007-08-09-10; LB; #43; Traverse City, MI/Traverse City West Gordon, Richard F.; 1963-64; HB; #39; Cincinnati, OH/Walnut Hills Gordon, Samalj; 2000; DE; #93; Atlanta, GA/South Atlanta Gorenflo, Elmer F.; 1911-12; E; #*; Detroit, MI/* Gortat, Thomas A.; 1935-36-37; G; #7; Muskegon, MI/Muskegon Goss, John; 2005; K; #11; Grove City, OH/Grove City Goulbourne, Duane; 1992-93-94-96C; TB; #27; Detroit, MI/Northern Gould, Garett; 1995-96-97-98C; FB; #45; Troy, MI/Troy Govens, Pete; 1996-97-98; DT; #92; Concordville, PA/Glen Mills Grabenhorst, Ted J.; 1977-78-79; OT; #75; Mt. Morris, MI/Jackson
2015 OUTLOOK
Fowler, Bennie; 2010-11-12-13; WR; #13; Bloomfield, MI/Detroit Country Day Fowler, Larry D.; 1951-52-53; T; #70; Lansing, MI/Eastern Fox, Calvin J.; 1968-69-70; DE/LB; #50; Battle Creek, MI/Central Fracassa, Albert; 1954; QB; #22; Detroit, MI/Northeastern Fraleigh, Royden G.; 1941-42; E; #85; Detroit, MI/Mackenzie France, Dan; 2010-11-12-13; DT/OT; #97/59; North Royalton, OH/ North Royalton Frank, Charles W.; 1951-52-53; T; #72; Detroit, MI/ Wyandotte/Roosevelt Franklin, Donvetis; 1998-99; CB; #39; Fayetteville, NC/Douglas Byrd Franson, Harry E.; 1917-18-19C; *; #*; Iron Mountain, MI/ Iron Mountain Frazer, William D; 1906-07-08; *; #*; Buffalo, NY/* Fredrickson, Rob; 1990-91-92-93C; OLB; #83; St. Joseph, MI/St. Joseph Freeman, Corey; 2010-11; DE; #55; Cleveland Heights, OH/ Cleveland Heights Freeman, Josh; 1995; DL; #98; Adrian, MI/Adrian Fremont, Perry J.; 1924; QB; #*; Bad Axe, MI/* Frey, Chris; 2014; LB; #23; Upper Arlington, OH/ Upper Arlington Friedlund, Robert M.; 1939-40-41; E; #38/88; Peekskill, NY/ Peekskill Military Academy Frimodig, Lyman L.; 1915-16; C; #7; Calumet, MI/Calumet Fusi, Peter; 1946-47-48; C/T; #51/77; Flint, MI/Northern
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Harris, Darrien; 2012-13-14; LB; #45; Silver Spring, MD/DeMatha Catholic Hart, Shon; 1994-95; DB; #17; Elizabeth, NJ/Elizabeth Harvey, Terry; 1992-95; LB; #51; Detroit, MI/Denby Hasbrook, Matt; 2002; DT; #63; Indianapolis, IN/Cathedral Haskins, Donald B.; 1923-24-25C; T; #*; Grand Rapids, MI/* Hatcher, Ronald A,; 1959-60-61; FB; #46; Carnegie, PA/Carnegie Hatfield, Glen J.; 1944; G; #65; Flint, MI/Flint Hauck, Thomas; 1986; DB; #29; Grand Rapids, MI/Forest Hills Haughey, Matt; 2005; K; #3; Bridgman, MI/Bridgman Haun, Harold E.; 1929; E; #26; Charlotte, MI/* Hawken, Andrew; 2006-07-08-09; LB/FB; #45; Grandville, MI/Grandville Hawkins, Courtney; 1988-89-90-91; WR; #5; Flint, MI/Beecher Hawkins, Dwayne; 1995-96; LB; #56; Pompano Beach, FL/Ely Hawkins, Terry; 1981-82; FB; #33; Cincinnati, OH/Woodward Hay, Bernard; 1977-78-79-80C; MG/DT; #93; Riviera Beach, FL/ Palm Beach Gardens Hayden, James G.; 1929; G; #*; Cassopolis, MI/* Hayes, Jaren; 2002-03-04-05; RB/CB; #31; Lebanon, PA/Cedar Crest Hayes, Orion; 1994-95; DE; #97; Kettering, OH/Fairmont Haygood, Herb; 1998-99-2000-01C; WR; #2; Sarasota, FL/Sarasota Hayner, Paul M.; 1971-72-73; CB; #27; Detroit, MI/St. Ambrose Haynes, Johnny Lee; 1978-79-80-81; DT/OLB; #86; Delray Beach, FL/ Boca Raton Haynes, A. Maurice; 1966-67; E; #87; Baton Rouge, LA/Southern Heath, Joel; 2013-14; DE; #92; Cincinnati, OH/Mount Healthy Heaton, Toby; 1989-90-91-92; OG; #67; Redford, MI/Catholic Central Hecker, Gene P.; 1957; T; #63; Grand Rapids, MI/Central Heft, Kenneth; 1967-68; DB; #28; Birmingham, MI/Seaholm Helstowski, Jerry; 1987; DE; #73; Trenton, MI/Trenton Henderson, Ashton; 2006-07-08-09; CB; #31; Tallahassee, FL/Lincoln Hendricks, Donald R.; 1945; FB; #35; Muskegon Hts., MI/ Muskegon Hts. Hendricks, Jabari; 2000; DE; #6; Detroit, MI/ Detroit East Catholic Henning, Ralph B.; 1913-14-15-16C; E; #1; Bay City, MI/* Henry, Aldi; 1993-94-95-96; DB; #36; Montreal, Quebec/ Cegep Du Vieux Henry, Bob; 1989-90; OT; #70; Cudahy, WI/Cudahy
Henry, Cedric; 1998-99-2000-02; CB; #37; Sarasota, FL/Booker Hepler, James; 1993; DB; #3; Smithton, PA/Yough Herman, David J.; 1961-62-63; T; #67; Edon, OH/Edon Herrema, Mitch; 2003; LB; #55; Jenison, MI/Jenison Herron, David; 2003-04-05-06C; LB; #41; Warren, OH/Warren G. Harding Hicks, Darian; 2013-14; CB; #2; Solon, OH/Solon Hicks, Mylan; 2012-13-14; S/LB; #6; Detroit, MI/Renaissance Hickson, Hyland; 1988-89-90; TB; #30; Ft. Lauderdale, FL/Dillard Highsmith, Donald C.; 1968-69; TB; #40; New Brunswick, NJ/ New Brunswick Hill, Brian; 1988-89; DT; #56; Chicago, IL/Notre Dame Hill, Leon, J.; 1909-10-11; HB; #*; Benton Harbor, MI/* Hill, Mark; 1986-87; OG; #53; Holland, MI/West Ottawa Hill, Nick; 2011-12-13-14; RB; #20; Chelsea, MI/Chelsea Hill, Ray; 1995-96-97; CB; #10; Detroit, MI/Chadsey Hill, Renaldo; 1998-99-2000C; CB; #15; Detroit, MI/Chadsey Hill, Willie; 1990-91; DT; #45; Palm Beach, FL/ Cardinal Newman Hinesly, James; 1954-55-56; E; #90; Detroit, MI/Miller Hinesly, James A.; 1975-76-77-78; OT; #61/73; Detroit, MI/Country Day Hiram, Damien; 1995-96-97; QB/WR; #4; Jackson, MI/Jackson Hitchings, Glenn E.; 1926-27-28; T; #*; Petoskey, MI/* Hoag, Philip M.; 1964-66; QB/DE; #36; Toledo, OH/Central Catholic Hodo, James; 1981; HB; #22; Flint, MI/Southwestern Hoebing, Derek; 2010-11-12; TE; #84; Vermilion, OH/Vermilion Hoffman, Michael A.; 1980; MLB; #49; Burgoon, OH/Kansas Lake Hogan, Michael P.; 1968-69-70C; LB; #66; Kettering, OH/Alter Holdsworth, Wilbert G.; 1904-05; *; #*; Detroit, MI/* Holland, Robert; 1980; FB; #44; Kalamazoo, MI/Central Hollern, Dale F.; 1953-54-55; G; #60; Ashville, PA/Cresson Holman, Stephen; 1992-93; TB; #41; Indianapolis, IN/Ben Davis Holmes, Dwayne; 2005-06-08; TE/DE; #81/49; Detroit, MI/Henry Ford Holt, Michael E.; 1971-72-73C; CB/TB; #1; Highland Park, MI/ Detroit Henry Ford Hoover, Tyler; 2009-10-12-13; DL; #91; Novi, MI/Novi Hornbeck, Lewis A.; 1926-27-28C; E; #*; Lansing, MI/* Horrell, William G.; 1949-50-51; T; #63; New Kensington, PA/ New Kensington
Houle, David; 1985-86-87; OL; #74; Plymouth, MI/Salem Howard, Brian; 1990-93; WR; #1/81; Chicago, IL/Julian Howard, Samson E.; 1978-79-81; SE; #4; Miami, FL/Northwestern Hoyer, Brian; 2005-06-07-08C; QB; #7; North Olmsted, OH/St. Ignatius Hrisko, Peter A.; 1985-86; QB; #16; Cleveland Hts., OH/ Cleveland Benedictine Hudas, Larry J.; 1960-61; HB/E; #86; Detroit, MI/Denby Huebel, Robert R.; 1915-16; QB; #47; Menominee, MI/* Huey, Warren B.; 1945-46-47-48; E; #84; Punxsutawney, PA/ Punxsutawney Hughes, Brandon; 1999; WR; #82; Chicago, IL/Leo Hughes, Derek P.; 1978-79-81; TB; #42; Charleston, SC/ Bishop England Hughes, Timothy; 1991; DB; #36; Ft. Wayne, IN/Northrup Hughes, William L.; 1950-51; T/C; #77; Lewiston, PA/Lewiston Hulkow, Richard J.; 1972-73; DT; #92; Attleboro, MA/Attleboro Hultman, Vivian J.; 1922-23-24C; E; #*; Grand Rapids, MI/* Hunt, Joseph; 1974-75; DB; #32; Toledo, OH/Scott Hurd, Michael H.; 1971-73-74; SE; #42; Jackson, MI/Parkside Hurt, John W.; 1983-84; FL; #19; Chicago, IL/Simeon Hutton, Kenneth W.; 1912; T; #*; Ludington, MI/* Hyde, Marcus; 2007-08-09-10; S; #11; Fostoria, OH/Fostoria
III Iaquaniello, Mike; 1987-88-89-90; DB; #9/44; Dearborn, MI/Fordson Imhoff, Michael A.; 1974-75-76-77; DB; #11; Union Lake, MI/ Walled Lake Central Ingram, Mark J.; 1983-84-85-86; FL; #85/11; Flint, MI/Northwestern Irvin, Sedrick; 1996-97-98C; TB; #33; Miami, FL/Miami Ivey, Ross; 1991-92; C; #54; Monroe, MI/Catholic Central
JJJ Jacks, Frederick H.; 1916; HB; #*; * Jackson, Aaron; 1991-92-93-94; DE; #75; Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills Jackson, Alvin F.; 1933; *; #*; * Jackson, Larry; 1973; DB; #25; Clermont, FL/Clermont Jackson, Larry; 1983-84; FL; #33; Compton, CA/La Mirada Jackson, Cleveland L.; 1975; TE; #86; Detroit, MI/Northwestern Jackson, Levi; 1973-74-75-76; FB; #40; Detroit, MI/Kettering Jackson, Ricardo; 1992-93-94; DB; #25; Lansing, MI/Sexton
Jackson, Travis; 2011-12-13-14C; OL; #63; New Albany, OH/St. Francis DeSales Jacobs, Jeffrey; 1987; WR; #14; Dallas, TX/ Franklin D. Roosevelt Jacquemain, Joseph M.; 1979-80-81; C/OG; #51; Mt. Clemens, MI/ L’Anse Creuse Jakubik, John; 2014; WR; #89; Plymouth, MI/Detroit Catholic Central James, Tim; 2001-02; FL/TB; #26; Milan, MI/Milan Japinga, Donald L.; 1963-64-65C; DB; #14; Wayland, MI/Wayland Jarrett, Craig; 1998-99-2000-01; P; #12; Martinsville, IN/Martinsville Jebb, James; 1953; T; #73; Grand Rapids, MI/ Cathoilc Central Jenkins, Carlos; 1987-88-89-90; OLB; #51; Boynton Beach, FL/ Santaluces Jenkins, Norman F.; 1965; OG; #63; West Mifflin, PA/North Jenrette, Roderick; 2006-07-09; S; #40; Tampa, FL/Chamberlain Jensen, Casey; 1996-97-98-99; OG/C; #64; Eagan, MN/Eagan Jeremiah, Antonio; 2007-08-10; NT/OG; #93/61; Hilliard, OH/Hilliard Darby Jewett, Robert G.; 1955-56-57; E; #86; Mason, MI/Mason Jimmerson, A.J.; 2006-07-08-09; RB; #20; St. Louis, MO/Hazelwood Central Johns, J. Edward; 1918; G/C; #*; Lansing, MI/Central Johnson, Arthur L.; 1956-57-58; HB; #30; Flint, MI/Northern Johnson, Bill; 1988-89-90-91; DE; #96; Chicago, IL/Simeon Johnson, Bret; 1991-92; QB; #3; Mission Viejo, CA/El Toro Johnson, Craig T.; 1985-86-87; TB/DB; #28; Massilon, OH/Washington Johnson, Derrick; 2006; LB; #53; Southfield, MI/West Bloomfield Johnson, Glenn H.; 1941-45; QB; #21/24; Grosse Ile, MI/Grosse Ile Johnson, Harold C.; 1944; HB; #18; DuBois, PA/DuBois Johnson, Ishmyl; 2009; NT; #92; Rahway, NJ/Rahway Johnson, Herman A.; 1961-62-64; HB; #31; Plainfield, NJ/Plainfield Johnson, Jesse; 2007-08-09-10; S; #26; Durand, MI/Durand Area Johnson, Jim; 1988-89-90-91; OT; #59/69; Alto, MI/Lowell Johnson, Thomas A.; 1940-41; T; #22/73; Detroit, MI/Northeastern Johnson, William C.; 1920-21-22C; HB/E; #8; Newberry, MI/* Johnson, William M.; 1944; C; #58; Wyandotte, MI/Wyandotte Jones, Allen; 1951; QB; #26; Washington, DC/ Staunton Academy Jones, Brian; 1987-89; MLB; #32; Akron, OH/ St. Vincent-St. Mary
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LLL Labinjo, Mike; 2000-01-02-03; LB/FB; #42; Toronto, ONT/ St. Michael’s College Lacy, Mark; 1991; DT; #42; Medina, OH/Medina Laitner, Cass B.; 1896; *; #*; Detroit, MI/* Lalain, Scott; 1991; DT; #50; Bloomfield Hills, MI/ Brother Rice Lamb, Jim Bob; 1982-83; OT; #79; Linden, MI/Linden Lampke, Louis J.; 1903; G; #*; Durand, MI/* Lamssies, Robert R.; 1944-45; G; #76/60; South Haven, MI/ South Haven Land, Melvin; 1975-76-77-78C; DT; #47; Campbell, OH/Memorial Landreth, Tom; 1988; OG; #64; Battle Creek, MI/Harper Creek Landry, J. Christopher; 1981; DE; #92; Rochester, MI/Brecksville, OH
2014 RECAP
Kratz, Oscar A.; 1905; *; #*; Albion, MI/* Krestel, Robert D.; 1947-48; QB; #25; Swissvale, PA/Swissvale Kronner, Thomas G.; 1971-72-73; DE; #93; Detroit, MI/St. David Kropf, Matt; 2000-01; LB; #30; Traverse City, MI/Traverse City Krueger, Jason; 1996; LB; #52; Plymouth, MI/Catholic Central Krumm, Todd; 1984-85-86-87; DB; #35; West Bloomfield, MI/ West Bloomfield Kruse, Connor; 2012-13-14; OG; #54; Lowell, MI/Lowell Kryt, Dirk; 1972-73; PK; #5; Bergen, Netherlands/ Nijenrode Business Col. Krzemienski, Thomas C.; 1963-64; E; #82; Beaver Falls, PA/Beaver Falls Kuh, Richard E.; 1950-51; T/G; #75; Chicago, IL/Leo Kuhn, Gary; 1993-94; LB/TE; #84; Toledo, OH/Start Kuhne, Kurt H.; 1935; FB; #24; Pontiac, MI/Central Kula, Bob; 1986-87-88-89C; OL; #63; West Bloomfield, MI/ Birmingham Brother Rice Kulesza, Bruce A.; 1968-69; TE; #81; Muskegon, MI/Catholic Kulikowski, Dan J.; 1970-71; LB; #53; Muskegon, MI/Orchard View Kumiega, Anthony L.; 1959-60-61; E/G; #89; Chicopee, MA/Chicopee Kumiega, Ronald W.; 1971-72-73; LB/DE; #47; Chicopee, MA/Chicopee Kurrie, Harry A.; 1926-27-28; B; #*; Owosso, MI/* Kush, Frank J.; 1950-51-52; G; #60; Windber, PA/Windber Kutchins, Henry S.; 1934-35-36C; E; #26; Hamtramck, MI/* Kutchins, Walter S.; 1939-40; E/G; #40/7; Hamtramck, MI/ Hamtramck Kutschinski, Thomas A.; 1968-69-70; WR/DB; #38; East Grand Rapids, MI/ East Grand Rapids
COACHING STAFF
Kiel, David; 1987; OT; #76; Chelsea, MI/Chelsea Kieler, Kodi; 2013-14; OL; #79; Rockwood, MI/Carlson Kielp, Steve; 2003; LB; #50; Riverside, IL/ Riverside-Brookfield Kieppe, Richard N.; 1940-41-42; HB; #41/18; Lansing, MI/Central Kimichik, Alan W.; 1979-80-81; TE; #95; Norway, MI/Norway Kinek, Michael; 1937-39C; E; #26; Whiting, IN/Whiting King, Christopher J.; 1970-71-72; MG/OG; #65; Bronx, NY/DeWitt Clinton King, James M.; 1950; E; #86; Gary, IN/Emerson Kings, Margarrett; 2012-13-14; WR; #3/85; Fort Lauderdale, FL/ University School Kipke, Raymond L.; 1923-24; E; #*; Lansing, MI/* Kiple, John; 1988-89; DB; #38; Elk Grove, IL/Grove Kircher, Alton S.; 1932-33; QB; #47; Gladstone, MI/* Kirkling, Jack M.; 1979-80-81; DT/OT; #60; Greensburg, PA/ Hempfield Area Kittredge, James; 2012; DT; #99; Ramsey, NJ/Don Bosco Prep Klatt, Nate; 2010-11-12; C/OG; #72; Clinton, OH/Northwest Klein, Joseph A.; 1949-50-51; G/T; #61; New Kensington, PA/ New Kensington Klewicki, Edward L.; 1932-33-34; E; #28; Hamtramck, MI/Hamtramck Klewicki, Herman A.; 1939; QB; #49; Hamtramck, MI/Hamtramck Knight, Dale W.; 1953; E; #93; St. Johns, MI/St. Johns Knott, Eric; 2001-02-03-04; DE/TE; #4; Detroit, MI/Henry Ford Knox, Damon; 2013-14; DL; #93; Muskegon, MI/Muskegon Kolodziej, Anthony W.; 1955-56-57; E; #93; Florence, MA/Northampton Kolodziej, Joseph A.; 1978-80; ILB/OG; #67; Nashville, TN/Overton Kolb, J. Richard; 1983; QB; #15; Plantation, FL/ South Plantation Kolch, Frank E.; 1971; QB; #8; Warren, MI/Detroit Servite Kough, Stephen J.; 1969-70-71; WR; #33; Dearborn, MI/Edsel Ford Kouri, John E.; 1981-82; C; #70; Roseville, MI/Roseville Kovacich, George T.; 1936-37-38; FB; #32; Whiting, IN/Whiting Kowalczyk, Walter J.; 1955-56-57; HB; #14; Westfield, MA/Westfield Kowalski, Kendall; 1989; CB; #5; Troy, MI/Athens Kowatch, Joseph; 1930-31-32; QB; #31; Ionia, MI/* Kozikowski, Renaldo; 1950; T; #72; New Kensington, PA/ New Kensington Kratz, Frank J.; 1901-02-03-04; T; #*; Albion, MI/*
2015 SPARTANS
KKK Kaae, William K.; 1955; HB; #39; Honolulu, HI/Farrington Kaczmarek, Mark W.; 1982; C; #50; Hobart, IN/Hobart Kaczmarek, Tom; 2005; OT; #68; London, ONT/Catholic Central
Kahn, Brett; 2005-06; RB; #24; Trenton, MI/Trenton Kaiser, David M.; 1955-56-57; E; #89; Alpena, MI/Alpena Kakela, Peter J.; 1959-60-61; T; #62; Toledo, OH/Libbey Kalakailo, Andy; 1990; DB; #4; Ann Arbor, MI/Pioneer Kaman, Roman J.; 1939; FB; #60; Grand Rapids, MI/Central Kamana, Carter L.; 1981-82-83-84; CB; #47; Honolulu, HI/Kamehameha Kamm, Shawn; 2013; OT; #69; Saginaw, MI/Nouvel Catholic Central Kanicki, James H.; 1960-61-62; C/T; #69; Bay City, MI/Central Kanitz, Hugo F.; 1926-27; T; #*; Muskegon, MI/* Kanu, Sorie; 1995-96-97-98C; S; #6; Alexandria, VA/Williams Kapral, Frank S.; 1950-51; G; #58; Courtdale, PA/ Wyoming Seminary Karpinski, John J.; 1963-64-65; OG; #58; Buchanan, MI/Buchanan Karas, Frank J.; 1939-40-41; T; #13/78; Escanaba, MI/Escanaba Kauth, Donald; 1952-53-54C; E; #89; Paducah, KY/Paducah Kavanaght, Ziehl; 2000-01-02-03; WR; #82; Brossard, QUE/ Cegep du Vieux Keast, Roger; 1932; E; #34; Lansing, MI/* Kehr, Dave; 1995; OT; #70; Grandville, MI/Grandville Keller, Mathew; 1987-88-89-90; OG; #52; Austintown, OH/Fitch Kellogg, Orson T.; 1917; QB; #6; Reading, MI/* Kelly, Ellison L.; 1956-57-58; G; #57; Sandusky, OH/Sandusky Kelly, Martin J.; 1948; HB; #12; Detroit, MI/Holy Redeemer Kelly, Russell W.; 1957; G; #73; Fruitport, MI/Muskegon Kennedy, J. Martin; 1975; OG; #69; Dearborn Hts., MI/ Detroit Bishop Borgess Kennedy, William J.; 1939-40-41; FB/C/G; #44/3/67; Detroit, MI/ Northwestern Kenney, Richard K.; 1964-65-66; C/K; #42; Aiea, HI/Iolani Kepple, Ted W.; 1954; T; #58; Jeannette, PA/Jeannette Kershaw, Justin; 2005-06-07-08C; DE/DT; #95/19/97; Columbus,OH/ Reynoldsburg Ketchman, Samuel H.; 1936; C; #1; Battle Creek, MI/Central Ketzko, Alexander G.; 1938-39; T; #17; Mattawan, MI/Mattawan Keur, Josh; 1994-95-96-97; TE; #83; Muskegon, MI/Orchard View Key, Travis; 2004-05-06-07C; CB/S; #16/13; Three Rivers, MI/Three Rivers Keyes, Corey; 1990-91; DB; #2; Pittsburgh, PA/Steel Valley Keyton, Kerry; 1988-90; OT; #55; Lansing, MI/Eastern
2015 OUTLOOK
Jones, Clinton; 1964-65-66C; HB; #26; Cleveland, OH/ Cathedral Latin Jones, Eric L.; 1976-77-78-79; DT; #64; Grosse Pointe, MI/South Jones, Evan; 2014; DE; #85; West Lafayette, OH/Ridgewood Jones, Gerald R.; 1931-32; QB; #36; Bay City, MI/* Jones, Greg; 2007-08-09C-10C; LB; #53; Cincinnati, OH/Archbishop Moeller Jones, Jairus; 2010-11-12-13; S/LB; #23; Tampa, FL/Wharton Jones, Jeffrey; 1989-90; OLB/DL; #92; Waterford, MI/ Detroit Country Day Jones, Jerald L.; 1964-65-66; DB; #29; Grand Ledge, MI/Grand Ledge Jones, Joel; 1955-56; E/T; #79; Weirton, WV/Weirton Jones, John; 1983-84-85; ILB/DT; #6/88; Barberton, OH/Barberton Jones, Kenneth; 1974-75-76; DB; #28; Detroit, MI/Kettering Jones, Mark A.; 1977-78-79-80; SE; #6; Ypsilanti, MI/Ypsilanti Jones, Michael; 1973-74; SE; #84; Detroit, MI/Kettering Jones, Michael H.; 1980-81; FL; #25; South Haven, MI/South Haven Jones, Milford H.; 1945; FB; #33; Eaton Rapids, MI/Eaton Rapids Jones, Shane; 2014; LB; #49; Cincinnati, OH/Archbishop Moeller Jones, Taiwan; 2011-12-13-14; LB; #34; New Baltimore, MI/Anchor Bay Jones, Ted D.; 1980-81-82; SE; #21; Akron, OH/East Jones, Zeb; 1991-93; LB/DL; #58; Zeeland, MI/Zeeland Jordan, Michael; 2007-08-09; DT/NT; #98; Lansing, MI/Creston Jordan, Thomas W.; 1961-62; C; #54; Bethlehem, PA/Bethlehem Jordan, J. Nicholas; 1966-67-68; DT; #72; Ashland, KY/Blazer Joseph, Ronald J.; 1968-69; OT/DT; #79; New Orleans, LA/ St. Augustine Joslin, Marion I.; 1927-28-29; T; #*; Grand Rapids, MI/* Juarez, Steve; 2005-06; LB; #49; Torrance, CA/North Torrance Jubenville, Mike; 1988-89; LB; #58; Flint, MI/Powers Juday, James R.; 1967; DE; #89; Northville, MI/Northville Juday, Stephen A.; 1963-64-65C; QB; #23; Northville, MI/Northville Julian, George E.; 1911-12-13-14C; FB; #*; Rochester, NY/* Justice, Morgan A.; 1969; C; #52; Trenton, MI/Trenton
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Landry, Patrick; 1987; MLB; #86; Rochester, MI/Rochester Laneaux, Chris; 2013-14; S; #14; Kalamazoo, MI/Portage Northern Lang, Paul; 2012-13-14; TE; #83; Pittsburgh, PA/Mount Lebanon Lange, Robert P.; 1967; LB; #48; Chicago, IL/Lane Tech Langeloh, John; 1987-88-89-90; PK; #10; Sterling Heights, MI/Utica Langerveld, Todd L.; 1980; SS; #23; Portage, MI/Central Langford, Jeremy; 2011-12-13-14; RB/CB; #33; Wayne, MI/John Glenn Lantz, Douglas J.; 1976; MG; #85; Canton, OH/Massillon Perry Lark, Randy J.; 1980-82-83; DT/OG; #76; Wyoming, MI/Lee LaRose, Clifford E.; 1956-57-58; G/T; #58; Grosse Pointe, MI/ Detroit Catholic Central Larson, Kurt; 1985-86-87-88C; OLB; #3; Waukesha, WI/North Lattimer, Earl B.; 1961-62-63; HB/FB; #44/76; Dallas, TX/Lincoln Lauble, Gregory F.; 1981-82; MLB; #37; Pittsburgh, PA/ Central Catholic Lavelle, Denis C.; 1982; QB; #17; Rocky River, OH/ Lakewood St. Edward Law, Donald; 1967-68-69; DT/LB; #95; Brownsville, PA/Brownsville Lawson, Marshall L.; 1975-76-77; QB; #12; Lake Charles, LA/Boston Lawson, R. Paul; 1966-67; S; #37; Detroit, MI/Thurston Lay, Russell M.; 1932-33; G; #7; Williamston, MI/* LeClair, Donald D.; 1941-42-46; G; #66; Wyandotte, MI/Roosevelt Ledyard, Courtney; 1995-96-97-98C; LB; #53; Shaker Heights, OH/ Shaker Heights Lee, Alvin R.; 1954-55; G; #61; Gary, IN/Roosevelt Lee, Dwight L.; 1965-66-67; HB; #34; New Haven, MI/New Haven Lee, Martin E.; 1908; *; #*; Hart, MI/* Lefler, Martin J.; 1917-19; G; #14; Boyne City, MI/* Leggett, Ashton; 2008-09; RB, #32; Muskegon, MI/Muskegon Lehnhardt, Milton O.; 1935-36; HB/E; #33; Detroit, MI/Cass Tech Leister, John W.; 1980-81C-82C; QB; #18; Great Falls, MT/Russell Lekenta, Eugene E.; 1952; FB; #42; Grand Rapids, MI/Union Lemmon, Charles A.; 1908-09; *; #*; Lansing, MI/* Lenardson, Faunt V.; 1910-13; G; #*; Britton, MI/* Lesmeister, Dave; 2003; WR; #18; Dearborn Heights, MI/ Divine Child Lester, Warren; 1983-84-85; OLB/DE; #82; Racine, WI/St. Catherine’s Lewis, Floyd W.; 1929; E; #*; Midland, MI/* Lewis, Isaiah; 2010-11-12-13; S; #9: Indianapolis, IN/Ben Davis
Lewis, John R.; 1953-54-55; E; #87; Fremont, OH/Ross Lewis, Sherman P.; 1961-62-63C; HB; #20; Louisville, KY/duPont Manual Lewis, Terrance L.; 1981-82-83-84; CB; #10; Highland Park, MI/ Highland Park Lincoln, Dewey R.; 1961-62-63; HB; #26; Hamtramck, MI/Hamtramck Linthicum, Brian; 2009-10-11; TE; #88; Charlottesville, VA/ St. Anne’s-Belfield Lints, Kyle; 2013; C; #53; Traverse City, MI/St. Francis Lioret, Ernest L.; 1922-23-24; FB; #*; Ishpeming, MI/* Lippett, Tony; 2011-12-13-14; WR/CB; #14; Detroit, MI/Crockett Little, Kenneth E.; 1967-68-69; DL/LB; #85; Youngstown, OH/East Littlejohn, Bradshaw; 2000; LB; #51; Gaffney, SC/Gaffney Long, Brandon; 2005-06-07-08; DE; #47; Canton, OH/GlenOak Long, Octavis; 1995-96-97; WR; #20; Lansing, MI/Sexton Lonce, Craig T.; 1976-77-78; DL/OT; #76; Canton, OH/Catholic Central Look, Dean Z.; 1957-58-59; HB; #24; Lansing, MI/Everett Loper, Mark M.; 1970-71; OG; #56; Cambridge, OH/Cambridge Lopes, Roger; 1961-62-63; FB; #45; Honolulu, HI/Iolani Lorius, Brett; 1990-91-92-93; OG; #61; Akron, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary Lothamer, Edward D.; 1962-63; E; #81; Detroit, MI/Redford Love, Robert; 1986; LB; #84; Dearborn, MI/Dearborn Love, Terry; 2004-05-06-07; WR; #18; Bellwood, IL/Proviso East Love, Thomas E.; 1968; TB; #26; Sylva, NC/Sylva-Webster Loveland, Clarence W.; 1914; G; #*; Grand Rapids, MI/* Lovett, BJ; 2001-02; WR; #6; Belle Glades, FL/Belle Glades Lowe, Gary R.; 1954-55; HB/FB; #20; Trenton, MI/Trenton Lowther, Charles M.; 1966; DB; #24; Royal Oak, MI/Shrine Lucas, Harold W.; 1963-64-65; C/T/MG; #51; Detroit, MI/Southwestern Ludwig, Robert H.; 1945; HB; #41; Muskegon, MI/Muskegon Lueck, Walter H.; 1936-37; G; #9; Dundee, IL/Dundee Lukasik, Lawrence F.; 1964-66; DB; #17; Cleveland, OH/Shaker Heights Luke, Edwin E.; 1950-51-52; E; #85/82; Flint, MI/Northern Lumsden, David H.; 1948-49; C; #51; Statesville, NC/Statesville Lundy, Charles, B.; 1898; *; #*; * Luplow, Alvin D.; 1958; HB; #42; Saginaw, MI/St. Andrew Lyles, Jamal; 2013-14; TE; #11; Southfield, MI/Southfield-Lathrup Lyman, Richard P.; 1923-24-25; QB; #*; East Lansing, MI/*
Lyons, Mitch; 1989-90-91-92; TE; #85; Grand Rapids, MI/ Forest Hills Northern
MMM MacFarland, Mark; 1990-91-92; WR; #17; Rochester, MI/Rochester Macholz, Dennis; 1970-71-72; TE/OL; #68; Bethpage, NY/Bethpage Mackey, Lawrence L.; 1964; HB; #28; Akron, OH/St. Vincent Macksood, Matt; 2013-14; WR; #86; Lansing, MI/Lansing Catholic Central MacMillian, Roy A.; 1920-22; QB; #*; Mt. Clemens, MI/* MacNeill, John; 1990-91; DE; #84; Marshfield, MA/Marshfield Macuga, Edward J.; 1964; G; #60; Dixonville, PA/Purchase Line Madaris, Monty; 2014; WR; #88; Cincinnati, OH/Archbishop Moeller Mahoney, Earl L.; 1946; T; #77; Chicago, IL/Austin Maidlow, Steven K.; 1979-80-81-82; LB; #43; East Lansing, MI/East Lansing Malatinsky, Cole; 2006; S; #14; Holt, MI/Holt Malinosky, John M.; 1975-76-77; OT/DT; #63; Vancouver, B.C./ Notre Dame Malinowski, Joseph S.; 1975; FB; #35; Wyandotte, MI/Roosevelt Maliskey, Don C.; 1938; T; #23; Lansing, MI/Eastern Mandarich, Tony; 1985-86-87-88C; OT; #79; Oakville, ONT/ Kent (OH) Roosevelt Manderino, Paul A.; 1971-73-74; FB/DL; #85; Arlington, MA/Arlington Manders, David F.; 1959-60-61; C; #71/50; Kingsford, MI/Kingsford Mangrum, Richard W.; 1941-42C; T; #76; Durand, MI/Durand Manley, Tony C.; 1984; CB; #9; Newark, NJ/Weequahic Manson, Damian; 1991-92-93-94; DB; #31; Riviera Beach, FL/ Riviera Beach Mantos, Marvin M.; 1979-80-81-82; OG; #71; Bloomingdale,OH/ Wintersville Maples, Roderick; 2001-02-03-04; CB; #17; Detroit, MI/Cass Tech Marek, Anthony J.; 1976; OG; #60; Warren, MI/Cousino Marino, Carlos; 1988-89-90; TE; #89; Detroit, MI/Central Markham, Arthur G.; 1911; HB; #*; * Marshall, Eric R.; 1967; QB; #19; Oxford, MS/Central Marshall, Lemar; 1995-96-97-98; DB; #29; Cincinnati, OH/St. Xavier Marshall, Michael B.; 1976-78-79-80; CB; #6/2; Detroit, MI/Southwestern Martin, Arthur D.; 1920; *; #*; Corunna, MI/* Martin, Blanche; 1956-57-59; HB/FB; #31; River Rouge, MI/ River Rouge Martin, Cam; 2010; WR; #89; Tampa, FL/H.B. Plant
Martin, David; 1986-87-88; C; #58; Bloomfield Hills, MI/ Birmingham Brother Rice Martin, Demetrice; 1992-93-94-95; WR/DB; #12/21; Pasadena, CA/Muir Martin, John E.; 1972; DE; #48; East Lansing, MI/East Lansing Martin, Keshawn; 2008-09-10-11; WR; #82; Inkster, MI/John Glenn Martin, Roland; 2005-06-07-08; OG; #73; Chicago, IL/Harper Martin, Stanley A.; 1911; *; #*; Fredonia, MI/* Martin, Wilton J.; 1968-69-70C; DL; #97; St. Louis, MO/Anchor Bay (MI) Maskill, William R.; 1944; HB; #15; Detroit, MI/De La Salle Masny, Myron M.; 1938; G; #10; Arlington Hts., IL/Arlington Hts. Mason, Derrick; 1993-94-95-96; WR; #13/80; Detroit, MI/Mumford Mason, Donald L.; 1948-49; G; #60; Wayne, MI/Wayne Mason, Shaun; 1998-99-2000C; OG; #71; Toledo, OH/St. John’s Jesuit Massey, Brandon; 2002; CB; #15; St. Louis, MO/Hazelwood East Massuch, Richard C.; 1944-45; T/E; #71/88; Lansing, MI/Eastern Masters, John; 2005-06-07; C; #54; Carmel, IN/Carmel Masters, Norman D.; 1953-54-55; G/T; #57; Detroit, MI/Redford St. Mary Matsko, John; 1954-55-56; C; #49; St. Micheal, PA/Adams Twp. Matsock, John J.; 1953-54; HB/QB; #43; Detroit, MI/Pershing Matson, Edward I.; 1920-21; G; #21; Dollar Bay, MI/* Matsos, Emil G.; 1955-56-58; G; #63; Detroit, MI/Redford Matthews, Henry; 1970-71; TB/FB; #23; Akron, OH/South Maxwell, Andrew; 2010-11-12C-13; QB; #10; Midland, MI/Midland Mayer, Kyle; 2006; K; #26; Grand Haven, MI/Grand Haven Mays, Damond; 1972-73; HB/FL; #22; Phoenix, AZ/Hayden Mazza, Orlando J.; 1951; E; #46; Niagara Falls, NY/Niagara Falls McAdoo, Howard J.; 1980-81-82; DT; #55; Rancho Palos Verdes, CA/ Rolling Hills McAllister, Robert; 1985-86-87-88C; QB; #8; Pompano Beach, FL/Ely McAuliffe, Donald F.; 1950-51-52C; HB; #40; Chicago, IL/Leo McBride, Robert; 1992-93-94-95; DT; #92; Detroit, MI/Northern McClelland, Albert L.; 1916; HB; #9; Holland, MI/* McClelland, Darrin L.; 1979-81-82; FB; #41; Detroit, MI/Central McClowry, Patrick G.; 1973-74; LB; #53; Dearborn, MI/Sacred Heart McClowry, Robert J.; 1970-71-72; OT/C; #57; Dearborn, MI/Sacred Heart McClowry, Terrence G.; 1972-73-74; LB; #49; Dearborn, MI/Sacred Heart McComb, J. Robert; 1937; G; #30; Muskegon Hts., MI/ Muskegon Hts.
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SPARTAN RECORDS
NNN Nantambu, Jelani; 2005-06; CB; #34; Southfield, MI/Notre Dame Napolitan, Mark R.; 1983-84; C; #63; Trenton, MI/Trenton Neal, James E.; 1952-53; C; #51; Muskegon, MI/Muskegon Neal, Mike; 1996-97-98-99; C; #52; Okemos, MI/Okemos Needham, George W.; 1927; T; #*; Saginaw, MI/* Neely, Colin; 2008-09-10; DE; #89; Bethlehem, PA/Freedom Neely, James A.; 1979-80-81-82; MLB; #58; South Bend, IN/Adams Neller, Elton G.; 1922-23-24; HB; #*; Lansing, MI/* Nelson, Broderick; 2000-01-02; CB; #21: Dania, FL/South Broward Nelson, C. Walter; 1936-37-38; E; #21; Chicago, IL/Hirsch
2014 RECAP
Morris, Aric; 1996-97-98-99C; SS; #39/9; Oak Park, MI/Berkley Morris, Chris; 2002-03-04-05C; C; #51; Lambertville, MI/ Temperance-Bedford Morris, Thomas L.; 1980-81; FS; #27; Long Beach, CA/Millikan Morrison, Russell A.; 1920-21-22; C; #23; Alpena, MI/* Morrissey, James M.; 1981-82-83-84C; TE/ILB; #40; Flint, MI/Powers Morse, Robert W.; 1983-84-85-86; TB/FB; #21; Muskegon, MI/ Catholic Central Mosallam, Brian; 1993-95-96; OG; #62/63; Dearborn, MI/Fordson Moss, Brendon; 2006-09; TE/OG; #85/64; Saline, MI/Saline Moss, Dawan; 1999-2000-01-02; FB; #49; Detroit, MI/Cass Tech Moten, Eric; 1987-88-89-90; DT/OG; #77; Cleveland, OH/Shaw Mouch, Robert W.; 1982; OT; #73; Redford, MI/Union Mroz, Vincent; 1942; E; #89; East Chicago, IN/Washington Mudge, Dave; 1995-96-97; OT; #65; Whitby, ONT/Henry Street Muhammad, Muhsin; 1992-94-95; WR; #19/1; Lansing, MI/Waverly Mullen, John M.; 1964-66; QB; #15; Toledo, OH/Central Catholic Mullinder, Luc; 2002-03; DE; #88; Mississauga, ONT/ Applewood Heights Muma, Kevin; 2010-11-12-13; K; #17; Troy, MI/Troy Mumphery, Keith; 2011-12-13-14; WR; #25; Vienna, GA/Dooly County Murphy, Morley; 1952-53-54; T; #71; Detroit, MI/Chadsey Murray, Todd; 1989-90-91-92; CB; #20; Bloomington, MN/Jefferson Musetti, Gerald A.; 1954-55; HB; #47; Detroit, MI/Denby Muster, Michael; 1981; OG; #50; Utica, MI/Eisenhower Myers, Nick; 1998-99-2000-01; DE; #97; Springfield, OH/ Springfield North
COACHING STAFF
Mills, Robert E.; 1971-72-73; C; #52; Lakewood, CO/ Denver Alameda Milliken, William F.; 1941-42; QB; #25; Chicago, IL/Senn Minarik, Henry J.; 1948-49-50; E; #80; Flint, MI/Central Mineweaser, Richard L.; 1944; E; #79; Pontiac, MI/St. Michael Misch, Jon; 2007-08-09-10; LB; #36; Waterford, MI/Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Mitchell, Brian; 1986; OL; #70; Toledo, OH/DeVilbiss Mitchell, Kerry; 1989-90; C; #72/59; Detroit, MI/ Birmingham Brother Rice Mitchell, Seth; 2002-03; LB; #48; Brandywine, MD/Gwynn Park Mitchem, Ronald G.; 1979-80-81; DT/DE; #88; South Bend, IN/Adams Mittelberg, Victor; 1969-70; OT; #71; Skokie, IL/Niles East Mitten, Patrick J.; 1979; DT; #92; Naperville, IL/Central Mittenberger, Scott A.; 1971; OT; #73; Monroe, OH/Lemon-Monroe Moeller, William F.; 1926-27-28; G; #*; Detroit, MI/* Mojsiejenko, Ralf; 1981-82-83-84; P/PK; #2; Bridgman, MI/Bridgman Monnett, Robert C.; 1930-31-32C; HB; #33; Bucyrus, OH/* Monroe, DeMarco; 2000-01-03; C/OG; #67; Evansville, IN/ Evansville Central Monroe, William R.; 1942; C; #59; Three Rivers, MI/Three Rivers Montford, Roy M.; 1910; E; #10; Benton Harbor, MI/* Montgomery, Clayton; 1972; HB; #44; Stockton, CA/Edison Montgomery, Greg H.; 1957-58; QB; #23; Grand Rapids, MI/East Lansing Montgomery, Greg H., Jr.; 1985-86-87; P; #23; Shrewsbury, NJ/ Little Silver Red Bank Regional Montgomery, Stephen; 1987-88-89C; FB; #43; Shrewsbury, NJ/ Little Silver Red Bank Regional Moore, Allen; 1981-83-84; DE; #69; Detroit, MI/Cooley Moore, Clyde D.; 1906-07-08-09; *; #*; Freeport, MI/* Moore, James; 1986-87-88; FB; #33; Lansing, MI/Sexton Moore, Rex W.; 1944; QB; #25; Muskegon, MI/Muskegon Moore, Steve; 2011; SN; #53; Pinconning, MI/Pinconning Area Moore, Timothy S.; 1984-85-86-87; OLB; #42; St. Johns, MI/St. Johns Moore, Wendell; 1974; DT; #72; Port Arthur, TX/Lincoln Morabito, Daniel L.; 1940; T; #18; Buffalo, NY/Hutchinson Morgado, Arnold; 1972; FB; #24; Ewa, HI/Honolulu Punahou Morgan, Jack D.; 1950-51-52; T; #79; Detroit, MI/Denby Morrall, Earl E.; 1953-54-55; QB; #21; Muskegon, MI/Muskegon
2015 SPARTANS
McLoud, Eddy W.; 1967-68; OT/C; #75; Fairborn, OH/Fairborn McLouth, Aldrich L.; 1898-99; C; #*; Medina, MI/* McLucas, Edwin; 1959; T; #76; Newark, NJ/Central McNeil, Robert A.; 1940-41-42; E; #25/78/88; Phoenix, AZ/Phoenix McNutt, Bernard G.; 1932-33C; FB; #23; Allegan, MI/* McPherson, Jeff; 2006-07-08; LB/FB; #50/35; Lowell, MI/Lowell McQuaide, Regis G.; 1977-78-79; OG/OT; #77; Pittsburgh, PA/Brentwood McRae, Stanley P.; 1938-39; T/E; #13/21; Pellston, MI/Pellston McShannock, Thomas G.; 1937-38; C; #4; Muskegon, MI/Muskegon McWilliams, James E.; 1910-11; C; #*; * Meadows, Clinton L.; 1967; DT; #98; Okemos, MI/Okemos Meek, Harry C.; 1901-02; *; #*; Manton, MI/* Meiers, Francis H.; 1930-31; C; #25; Muskegon, MI/* Mellinger, Stephen T.; 1961-62-64; G; #73; South Bend, IN/Adams Mencotti, Edo; 1942; FB; #37; Detroit, MI/Cooley Mendyk, Dennis A.; 1955-56; HB; #38; St. Charles, MI/ St. Peter and Paul Meyers, Mark; 2013-14; S; #29; Toledo, OH/Whitmer Middleton, Alonzo D.; 1976-77-78-79; FB; #44; Orangeburg, SC/ Orangeburg-Wilkinson Middleton, John L.; 1956-57-58; G; #61; Duluth, MN/Central Migyanka, Charles; 1962-63-64C; QB; #25; East Conemaugh, PA/ East Conemaugh Mihaiu, George M.; 1970-71-72; QB; #20; River Rouge, MI/River Rouge Miketinac, Mike N.; 1942; G; #68; Hermansville, MI/Hermansville Miknavih, Norbert A.; 1936-37; C; #8; Grand Rapids, MI/Union Milhizer, Richard M.; 1979-80; SS; #13; Farmington, MI/Farmington Millar, Wilson F.; 1903; HB; #*; Ray Center, MI/* Miller, G. Devere; 1896; *; #*; Cadillac, MI/* Miller, H. Hewett; 1913-14-15; HB; #*; Tonawanda, NY/* Miller, Jesse; 2005-06-07-08; OT; #79; Somerville, NJ/Somerville Miller, John; 1985-86-87-88C; DB; #44; Farmington Hills, MI/Harrison Miller, Jim; 1990-91-92-93; QB; #16; Waterford, MI/Kettering Miller, Oscar R.; 1913-14; E/QB; #*; Saginaw, MI/* Miller, Patrick F.; 1969-70; P; #14; Menominee, MI/Menominee Miller, W. Blake; 1912-13-14-15C; E/HB; #*; Tonawanda, NY/* Miller, Wilbert E.; 1917-19; G/T; #24; Bay City, MI/*
2015 OUTLOOK
McConnell, Brian T.; 1970-71-72; TE/OT/DE; #85; Smoke Rise, NJ/ Highstown Peddle McConnell, Mike; 2001; TB; #32; Adairsville, GA/Adairsville McCool, Paul F.; 1917; *; #*; Cameron, MO/* McCormick, David M.; 1963-64; QB; #16; Chicago, IL/St. Rita McCormick, John P.; 1977-78-79-80; OLB; #40; Marquette, MI/Marquette McCosh, James A.; 1925-26-27; B; #*; Detroit, MI/* McCoy, Ivory; 1998-99-2000-01C; TE; #85; Chicago, IL/Simeon McCrary, James L.; 1933-34; HB; #46; Flint, MI/* McCue, Charles A.; 1898-99C; E; #*; Cass City, MI/* McCulloh, James A.; 1977-78; OG; #55; Youngstown, OH/ Cardinal Mooney McCurdy, Russell J.; 1912-13; G; #*; Lansing, MI/* McCurry, Robert B.; 1946C-47C-48C; C; #52; Lewistown, PA/Lewistown McDermid, Frank H.; 1911; C; #*; Battle Creek, MI/* McDermid, H.B.; 1904-05; *; #*; Battle Creek, MI/* McDonald, Chris; 2009-10-11-12; OG; #62; Sterling Heights, MI/Henry Ford II McDowell, John; 1983-84-85; OT/C; #77; Ann Arbor, MI/Pioneer McDowell, Malik; 2014; DL; #4; Detroit, MI/Southfield McFadden, Leroy; 1997-98; TB; #18; Eden Prairie, MN/Eden Prairie McFadden, Marvin G.; 1950-51; T; #74; Lansing, MI/Eastern McFarland, Jerome; 1958; T; #67; Birmingham, AL/Parker McGaha, Jared; 2009-10-11; OG/OT: #75; Powell, TN/Powell McGee, E. Leroy; 1977-78; TB; #22; El Cajon, CA/El Cajon McGillivray, Lodiwic, A.; 1908; *; #*; Valley City, ND/* McGovern, Craig; 2005; TE; #88; Lawrenceville, NJ/Hun School McGowan, Benny; 2014; OG; #75; Centerville, OH/Centerville McIntyre, Malcomb M.; 1900; *; #*; * McKenna, Edward B.; 1903-04-05C-06; HB; #*; Quinnesec, MI/* McKenna, Parnell G.; 1906-07-08-09C; *; #*; Quinnesec, MI/* McKenzie, Tyrone; 2004; LB; #47; Riverview, FL/Riverview McKinney, Brandon; 2002-04-05; DT/NG; #99; Dayton, OH/ Chaminade-Julienne McLaughlin, Duane J.; 1970-71; DT; #99; Auburn Hts., MI/Avondale McLaughery, DeArmand O.; 1911; T; #*; * McLaurin, Jeremiah; 2001-02-03; S/CB; #24; Saginaw, MI/Saginaw McLee, Bradley M.; 1969-70; S/RB; #35; Uniontown, PA/Uniontown
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Nern, Carl R.; 1902; *; #*; Port Huron, MI/* Nester, Raymond; 1971-72-73; OG/MG/LB; #97; Mt. Clemens, MI/ Clintondale Nestor, Carl N.; 1947; G; #67; East Chicago, IL/East Chicago Neubert, Bernard E.; 1942; G; #65; Chicago, IL/Thornton Neumann, Harrison H.; 1935-36; QB; #36; Lansing, MI/Central Newkirk, Robert; 1996-97-98; DT; #62; Belle Glade, FL/Glade Central Newman, Mitchell L.; 1961; HB; #42; Detroit, MI/Denby Newsome, Richard; 1997-98-99-2000; DB; #32; Fostoria, OH/Fostoria Nichol, Keith; 2009-10-11; QB/WR; #7; Lowell, MI/Lowell Nichols, Mark E.; 1985-86-87C; DT; #83; Bloomfield Hills, MI/ Birmingham Brother Rice Nicholson, James B.; 1970-72; OT; #72/77; Honolulu, HI/St. Louis Nicholson, Montae; 2014; S; #9; Monroeville, PA/Monroeville Niebylski, Gordon; 2002-03-04-05; OT/OG; #71; Farmington, MI/ Birmingham Brother Rice Nielsen, Hans J.; 1974-75-76-77; PK; #8; Vejle, Denmark/Manistee (MI) Niesen, Mark W.; 1971-72-73; QB/DB; #14; Manistee, MI/ Catholic Central Ninowski, James; 1955-56-57; QB; #41; Detroit, MI/Pershing Nitchman, Joel; 2007-08-09; C; #65; Kalamazoo, MI/ Hackett Catholic Central Noblett, Ubold J.; 1919-20-21; HB; #10; Gladstone, MI/* Nordberg, Carl A.; 1928-29-30; HB; #39; St. Joseph, MI/* Norman, Chris; 2009-10-11-12C; LB; #10; Detroit, MI/Renaissance Norman, Dempsey; 1984; SE; #4; Chicago, IL/Tilden Northcross, David C.; 1957-58-59; E; #90; Highland Park, MI/ Highland Park Nowak, Gary W.; 1968-69-70; DE/OT; #82/76; St. Clair Shores, MI/ Detroit St. Ambrose Nwagbuo, Ogemdi; 2006-07; DT/NT; #99; San Diego, CA/Mt. Miguel Nystie, Charles V.; 1948-49; T; #73; Detroit, MI/Northwestern Nystrom, Carl W.; 1953-54-55C; T/G; #68; Marquette, MI/Graveraet
OOO Oas, Reginald G.; 1917; HB; #8; Ishpeming, MI/* O’Bradovich, Ed; 1990-91; DL; #88; Chicago, IL/Fremd O’Brien, Francis J.; 1956-57-58; T; #62; Holyoke, MA/Holyoke O’Connor, Tyler; 2013-14; QB; #7; Lima, OH/Lima Catholic Central O’Keefe, Kevin; 1986; OL; #59; Lakewood, OH/St. Edward Olman, Norman A.; 1936-37; G; #16; Grand Rapids, MI/Union
Olmstead, Clifford G.; 1900; *; #*; * Omerod, Craig K.; 1972; OT; #50; Dearborn Hts., MI/ Dearborn Divine Child Oquendo, Diego; 2005; WR; #2; Staten Island, NY/Tottenville Organ, Bob; 1991-92-93-94; FB/TE; #43/94; Ludington, MI/Ludington Organek, Brett; 1993; DT; #91; Grandville, MI/Grandville Ornstein, Gus; 1996; QB; #11; Tenafly, NJ/Fieldston Prep Otis, Steven J.; 1976-77-78-79; LB; #52; Chicago, IL/Gordon Tech Otting, Robert W.; 1942-46; QB; #28; Lapeer, MI/Lapeer Ottney, Brian; 2000-01-02C; C; #73; Troy, MI/Troy Outlaw, Napoleon; 1992-93-94-95; WR; #8; West Palm Beach, FL/ Cardinal Newman Oviatt, Clarence R.; 1915; E; #*; Bay City, MI/* Owens, Alton L.; 1963-64-65; C/DT; #53; Ft. Worth, TX/Paschal Oxendine, Richard C.; 1960; E; #87; Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa
PPP Pacheco, Blake; 2011; DT; #69; Salinas, CA/Palma Pagel, William M.; 1945; C; #74; Blissfield, MI/Blissfield Paior, John J.; 1954; C; #50; Latrobe, PA/Latrobe Pajokowski, Joseph A.; 1945; G; #61; South Bend, IN/Washington Palazeti, Niko; 2011-12; FB; #38; Northville, MI/ Detroit Catholic Central Palmateer, Bernard B.; 1962; E; #83; Port Huron, MI/Port Huron Palmer, Jeffrey; 1987; OG; #67; Detroit, MI/Chadsey Panin, L. Richard; 1950-51-52; FB; #38; Detroit, MI/Denby Panitch, Michael B.; 1956-57-58; QB; #16; Chicago, IL/Austin Parker, Frederick; 1987; DB; #37; Jackson, MI/Jackson Parker, Phillip J.; 1982-83-84-85; DB; #32; Lorain, OH/Amherst Steele Parker, Ward H.; 1906-07; *; #*; Holly, MI/* Parks, Warren A.; 1921; T; #20; Cheboygan, MI/* Parks, William T.; 1897-98-99; T; #*; Pipestone, MI/* Parmentier, Gary; 1968-70; DB/DG; #48; East Detroit, MI/ Detroit Denby Parrott, Roy E.; 1961; C; #53; Detroit, MI/Cooley Parsell, Rex. J.; 1947-48-49; E; #81; Flint, MI/Central Partchenko, Pete; 1992; OT; #73; Toronto, ONT/Power Paterra, Herbert E.; 1962; G; #60; Glassport, PA/Glassport Paterra, Jeffrey; 1986; DB; #9; Diamond Bar, CA/Walnut
Patrick, Antwain; 1994-95; TB; #32; Wilmington, NC/ New Hanover Patrick, Joe; 2000-01; OG; #61; Ashley, MI/Ithaca Patterson, Benjamin P.; 1909-10; T; #*; Caro, MI/* Pawlak, Richard L.; 1973; OT; #60; Detroit, MI/De La Salle Pawlowski, Walter L.; 1940-41-42C; HB; #47; Calumet City, IL/Thornton Paxson, Avery B.; 1933; C; #52; Saginaw, MI/* Payne, Wade D.; 1967; DB; #40; Garden City, MI/Garden City Payton, Lenier; 1987-88; DB; #24; Highland Park, MI/ Highland Park Peaks, Clarence E.; 1954-55-56; QB/HB; #26; Flint, MI/Central Pearce, Edward J.; 1937-38-39; HB; #41; Flint, MI/Northern Pearson, Helge E.; 1937; T; #22; Norway, MI/Norway Pearson, Jeff; 1989-90; C; #68; Chicago, IL/St. Laurence Peck, Clair B.; 1903; G; #*; Belding, MI/* Peko, Domata; 2004-05; DT; #96; Pago Pago, American Samoa/ Samoana Peko, Siitupe; 1999-2000; OT; #74; Whittier, CA/La Serna Pendleton, Trevon; 2012-13-14; FB; #37; Lucasville, OH/Portsmouth West Pendy, Andrew; 2008-09; LB/FB; #52/42; Shelby Township, MI/ Utica Eisenhower Pepper, Taybor; 2012-13-14; SN; #52; Saline,MI/Saline Perkins, Calvin A.; 1980-81-82; OT/DT; #74; Atlanta, GA/Harper Perles, George J.; 1958; T; #65; Allen Park, MI/Detroit Western Perles, John W.; 1982-83-84; LB; #44; Upper St. Clair, PA/ Upper St. Clair Person, Dale; 1992-93-94; DL; #53; Chicago, IL/Vocational Peters, Arthur D.; 1901-02C-03; E; #*; Springport, MI/* Peterson, Julian; 1998-99; LB/DE; #98; Hillcrest Heights, MD/ Crossland Peterson, Thomas H.; 1975-76; DB; #31; Ann Arbor, MI/Huron Petterson, Andrew; 2002-03; SN; #53; Denver, CO/Cherry Creek Phelps, Brian F.; 1983; QB; #12; Camarillo, CA/Camarillo Phillips, Harold B.; 1968-69-70; DB; #27; Detroit, MI/Southeastern Phillips, Jess; 1965-66; DB; #38; Beaumont, TX/Pollard Pickelman, Kevin; 2008-09-10-11; DT/NT; #96; Marshall, MI/Marshall Piette, Thomas M.; 1978-80-81-82; C; #56; Reford Twp., MI/Union Pingel, John S.; 1936-37-38; HB; #37; Mt. Clemens, MI/Mt. Clemens Piro, Steven P.; 1969; QB; #16; Iowa City, IA/Iowa City
Pirronello, William G.; 1944; FB; #39; Detroit, MI/Catholic Central Pisano, Vincent F.; 1950-51-52; HB; #12; New Kensington, PA/ New Kensington Pitts, Alfred E.; 1974-75-76-77C; *; #56; Hubbard, OH/Hubbard Pitts, Jack N.; 1967; DB; #26; Decatur, GA/Trinity Piwowarczyk, Chris; 1988-89-90-91; OL; #56; Fenton, MI/Fenton Planutis, Gerald R.; 1953-54-55; FB; #45; W. Hazelton, PA/Hazelton Pletz, John E.; 1946; T; #74; Turtle Creek, PA/Turtle Creek Pobur, Edward J.; 1982; LB; #*; Livonia, MI/ Detroit Catholic Central Pogor, Edmund F.; 1939; G; #11; Dunkirk, NY/Dunkirk Pointer, Tramonte; 2006; DT; #61; Flint, MI/Northern Polonchek, John N.; 1947-48-49; HB; #41; E. Chicago, IN/Roosevelt Poole, Sean; 2001-02-03-04; OT; #79; Flint, MI/Flint Central Popovski, Tony; 1995; OG; #69; Mt. Clemens, MI/ Utica Eisenhower Popp, Robert; 1957; QB; #25; Conemaugh, PA/Franklin Porter, Anthony E.; 1975-76; OT; #79; New York, NY/Dewitt Clinton Postula, Victor A.; 1954; FB; #34; Marshall, MI/Marshall Postula, William J.; 1953; E; #86; Marshall, MI/Marshall Potter, James; 1984; DT; #76; Mt. Clemens, MI/Clintondale Pound, Howard E.; 1939; E; #32; Grand Rapids, MI/Central Powell, Jalyn; 2014; LB; #35; Warren, OH/Warren G. Harding Powers, John F.; 1975-76; P; #41; Lansing, MI/Catholic Central Prashaw, Milton F.; 1944; T; #78; Massena, NY/Massena Price, H. Eugene; 1896-97; *; #*; Ithaca, MI/* Price, Josiah; 2013-14; TE; #82; Greentown, IN/Eastern Prins, Kurt; 1989-90-91-92; TE; #92; Muskegon, MI/Reeths-Puffer Pritchett, Devin; 2005-06-07; LB/FB; #63/39; Alpharetta, GA/Centennial Proebstle, Richard J.; 1961-63-64; QB; #21; Canton, OH/Central Catholic Proebstle, James M.; 1965; E; #80; Canton, OH/Central Catholic Pruiett, Mitchell W.; 1965-66-67; OG; #60; Benton Harbor, MI/ Benton Harbor Pryor, Corey; 1988-89-90; RB/DB; #18; Jackson, MI/Jackson Przybycki, Joseph R.; 1965-66-67; OT; #79; Detroit, MI/Notre Dame Pugh, Joseph; 1986-87; FB; #38; Grand Rapids, MI/Central Pyle, W. Palmer; 1957-58-59; T; #69; Winnetka, IL/New Trier
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Rummell, Martin F.; 1924-25-26C; *; #*; Saginaw, MI/* Rupp, William, Jr.; 1939-40-41C; G; #15/68; Louisville, KY/Male Rush, Marcus; 2011-12-13-14; DE; #44; Cincinnati, OH/Archbishop Moeller Rush, Jerry M.; 1962-63-64; T; #72; Pontiac, MI/Central Russell, William E.; 1897-98-99; HB; #*; Benton Harbor, MI/* Rutledge, Leslie E.; 1955-56-57; T; #95; El Paso, TX/Austin Ruzich, John L.; 1973; OT; #79; Pittsfield, IL/Pittsfield Ryan, Clifton; 2003-04-05C-06C; DE/DT; #52/92; Saginaw, MI/Arthur Hill Ryan, Edward J.; 1960-61C; HB; #38; Chicago, IL/Leo
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2015 MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL • @MSU_FOOTBALL
2014 RECAP
Sackrider, Kyle; 2006; TE; #87; Battle Creek, MI/Harper Creek Sadler, Mike; 2011-12-13-14; P; #3; Grand Rapids, MI/Forest Hills Northern Saidock, Thomas; 1955-56; T; #69; Dearborn, MI/Fordson Saimes, George; 1960-61-62C; FB; #40; Canton, OH/Lincoln Saint-Dic, Jonal; 2006-07; DE; #94; Elizabeth, NJ/Elizabeth Salani, Chris; 1992-93-94-95; P; #88; Hancock, MI/Hancock Salani, Richard A.; 1972; WR; #15; Hancock, MI/Central Sanders, Jordan; 2011; DT; #58; Rochester, MI/Adams Sanders, Lonnie; 1960-61-62; E/WB; #90; Detroit, MI/Pershing Sargent, Michael W.; 1984-85-86-87; TE; #49/88; Flint, MI/Powers Saul, Richard R.; 1967-68-69C; DE/LB; #88; Butler, PA/Butler Saul, Ronald R.; 1967-68-69; OT/OG; #70; Butler, PA/Butler Savage, Larry E.; 1976-77-78-79; LB; #57; Warren, OH/Howland Sayler, Jace; 1997-98-99-2000; DL; #80; McHenry, IL/McHenry Saylor, Franklin B.; 1947-48; T; #74; Hummelstown, PA/ Hummelstown Scarlett, Todd A.; 1980-81; CB; #26; Okemos, MI/Okemos Scarpinato, Mark; 2013; DL; #97; Milwaukee, WI/Marquette University Schaefer, David; 1998-2000-01; K; #14/2; Birmingham, MI/Seaholm Schario, Richard S.; 1978-81-82; PK; #3; Lyndhurst, OH/Brush Schau, Henry W.; 1927-28-29; FB; #*; Scherevville, IN/* Schaum, Gregory J.; 1973-74-74C; DT; #95; Baltimore, MD/Polytech Schelb, Michael W.F.; 1939-40-41; HB; #59/14; Allegan, MI/Allegan Schiesswohl, Donald A.; 1952-53; G; #65; Saginaw, MI/Arthur Hill Schinderle, Jack W.; 1964-65; DT; #79; Iron River, MI/Iron River Schmeding, Mike; 2009; OT; #76; Rutherford, NJ/St. Mary’s
COACHING STAFF
Robinson-Randall, Greg; 1998-99; OT; #76; Hitchcock, TX/LaMarque Rochester, Paul G.; 1958-59; T; #72; Midland, MI/ Sewanhaka Floral Park (NY) Rockenbach, Paul G.; 1937-38-39C; G; #14; Crystal Lake, IL/Crystal Lake Rody, Frederick A.; 1953-54; C; #66; Detroit, MI/Anaconda (MT) Rogers, Charles; 2001-02; WR; #1; Saginaw, MI/Saginaw Rogers, Douglas S.; 1983-84-85-86; DT/OT; #71; Youngstown,OH/Ursuline Rolf, David; 2008-09; LB/DE; #54; Piqua, OH/Piqua Rolle, Donald D. (Butch); 1982-83-84-85; TE; #89; Hallandale, FL/Hallandale Rollick, Nicholas P.; 1976-77; TB; #26; Skokie, IL/Niles Twp. Rollin, Tony; 1990-91-92; RB; #22; Akron, OH/ St. Vincent-St. Mary Rollins, James; 1989-90; DB; #34; Anaheim, CA/Servite Roper, Dedrick; 2001; DE; #52; Milpitas, CA/Milpitas Rork, Frank C.; 1899-1901; E; #*; Lansing, MI/* Roseboro, Ronald; 1984; SE; #37; Detroit, MI/Mumford Roskopp, Bernard G.; 1942-46-47; E; #84/82; Mt. Clemens, MI/Mt. Clemens Ross, Archie F.; 1934-35; *; #16; Grand Rapids, MI/South Ross, Donald L.; 1963-64; C; #59; East Lansing, MI/East Lansing Ross, Ronald R.; 1962; T; #65; Detroit, MI/Catholic Central Ross, Ward F.; 1925-26-27; G/C; #*; Port Huron, MI/* Ross, William L.; 1952; G; #69; Niagara Falls, NY/Niagara Falls Rossi, Donald A.; 1938-39; QB; #36; Detroit, MI/Mackenzie Rouse, Josh; 2006-07-08; LB/FB; #44; Newtown, CT/Newtown Rowe, Ronald; 1985-86; DB; #18; San Diego, CA/Lincoln Rowekamp, Kim A.; 1973-74-75-76; LB/MG; #43; Kalamazoo, MI/Central Roy, Errol A.; 1969-70-71; OG/C; #55; New Orleans, LA/ St. Augustine Roy, Rob; 1988-89-90; FB; #27; Chicago, IL/Gordon Tech Rubick, Ronald R.; 1961-62-63; HB; #27/33; Manistique, MI/Manistique Rucker, Chris D.; 2008-09-11; WR; #16; Detroit, MI/Detroit Country Day Rucker, Chris L.; 2007-08-09-10; CB; #29; Warren, OH/Warren G. Harding Rudzinski, Paul G.; 1974-75-76-77C; ILB; #37; Detroit, MI/Catholic Central Ruff, Timothy W.; 1974-75; OG; #62; Bridgman, MI/Bridgman Rugg, Gary L.; 1964; FB; #42; Battle Creek, MI/Pennfield Ruhl, Jack W.; 1928; *; #*; Detroit, MI/* Ruhland, Ethan; 2009-10-11-12; OG/C; #68; Lake Orion, MI/Lake Orion Ruminski, Roger J.; 1966; OT; #76; Walled Lake, MI/Walled Lake
2015 SPARTANS
Radelet, David P.; 1975-76-77; SE/DB; #29; East Lansing, MI/ East Lansing Radewald, Karl B.; 1920; *; #*; Niles, MI/* Radulescu, George; 1942; *; #61; Imlay City, MI/Imlay City Rainko, Brad; 1997-98-99; TE; #84; Farmington Hills, MI/ Detroit Catholic Central Ramsey, Clarence F.; 1916-17-19; T; #23/10; Ludington, MI/* Ramsey, Kenneth T.; 1976; TE; #83; Detroit, MI/ Milwaukee (WI) King Rance, Kyle; 1996-97-98-99; TE; #88; Troy, MI/Troy Randall, Jason; 2001-02-03-04; TE; #81; Muskegon Heights, MI/ Muskegon Ranieri, Ronald A.; 1966-67; C; #54; Royal Oak, MI/Shrine Ranney, Ellis W.; 1897-98C; HB; #*; Belding, MI/* Rasmussen, Kyle; 2000-01-02-03; DT/DE; #97; Hadley, MI/Lapeer West Rasmussen, Michael J.; 1970-71; QB; #12; Fresno, CA/Fresno Ray, Arthur; 2011; OG; #73; Chicago, IL/Mount Carmel Ray, Caulton; 2009; RB; #24; Southfield, MI/Brother Rice Ray, Jonathan S.; 1974; OG; #66; Beaver, PA/Beaver Raye, James A.; 1965-66-67; QB; #16; Fayetteville, NC/Smith Rayner, Dave; 2001-02-03-04; K; #16; Oxford, MI/Oxford Reader, Russell B.; 1945-46; HB; #46; Dearborn, MI/Dearborn Reaveley, Gordon G.; 1932-33-34; T; #18; Durand, MI/* Reaves, Carl; 1994-95; OLB; #55; Oxford, MI/Oxford Reaves, Stephen; 2004; QB; #9; Tampa, FL/Plant Redd, Keith L.; 1966; C; #53; Detroit, MI/Denby Reece, Travis; 1994-95-96-97; FB/LB; #41; Detroit, MI/Denby Reed, Derrick; 1987-88; DB; #6; Dallas, TX/Lake Highlands Reed, Kerry; 2005-06; WR; #15; Miami, FL/South Dade Reese, Elroy; 1995-96; TE; #85; Detroit, MI/Bishop Gallagher Reese, Ike; 1994-95-96C-97C; OLB; #44; Cincinnati, OH/Aiken Reese, William; 1989-90-91-92; DE; #74; Cincinnati, OH/Princeton Reeves, M. Bruce; 1977-78-79; HB; #30; Irmo, SC/Irmo
Reid, Greg; 1995; DT; #67; Tinley Park, IL/Andrew Renaud, Marc; 1994-95-97; TB; #26; Deerfield Beach, FL/ Deerfield Beach Reschke, Jon; 2014; LB; #33; Sterling Heights, MI/Brother Rice Reynolds, Micajah; 2010-11-12-13; NT/OG; #60; Lansing, MI/Sexton Reynolds, Russell H.; 1933-34C; HB; #39; Flint, MI/* Rhodes, Tyrone D.; 1983-84-85-86; OG; #67; Cincinnati, OH/Moeller Riba, Micheal S.; 1982; FL; #25; Arlington Hts., IL/Buffalo Grove Ribby, Robert; 1993; C; #51; Eaton Rapids, MI/Eaton Rapids Riblet, William R.; 1910-11-12C; QB; #*; Elkhart, IN/* Ricamore, Wilford W.; 1899-1900-01; E; #*; Berryville, VA/* Richard, David; 2002; TB; #11; St. Louis, MO/Hazelwood East Richards, Rolland G.; 1922-23-24; QB/HB; #*; Lansing, MI/* Richardson, Jeffrey; 1966; C/OG; #57; Johnstown, PA/Central Richardson, Lavaile; 1997-98-99-2000; WR; #7; Warren, OH/Harding Richendollar, Melvin; 1986; OT; #65; Belleville, MI/Belleville Rickens, Ronald F.; 1956-57-58; G; #74; Cresson, PA/Cresson Ricucci, Robert J.; 1959; HB; #47; Maumee, OH/Chicago Leo Ridgeway, Jason; 1985-86-87-88; DT; #55; Detroit, MI/Chadsey Ridinger, Tim; 1986-87-88-89; LB/DT; #40; Ferndale, MI/Hazel Park Ridler, Don G.; 1928-29-30; T; #2; Detroit, MI/* Rinella, S. James; 1982-83-84-85; NG/DT; #57; Plantation, FL/ South Plantation Ringer, Javon; 2005-06-07-08C; RB; #39/23; Dayton, OH/ChaminadeJulienne Ripmaster, P. Edward; 1940-42; FB; #44/36; Grand Rapids, MI/Central Rison, Andre; 1985-86-87-88; SE; #1; Flint, MI/Northwestern Robbins, Kevin; 1987-88; OT; #71; Washinton, DC/H.D. Woodson Roberts, Aaron M.; 1981-82-83-84; HB/FB; #20; Detroit, MI/ Catholic Central Roberts, Douglas W.; 1963-64; E; #87; Detroit, MI/Cooley Roberts, Marvin E.; 1970-71-72; TE/OT/PK; #64; Akron, OH/Springfield Robinson, Embry L.; 1954-55; T/G; #77; Pittsburgh, PA/Fifth Ave. Robinson, Ezra; 2013; S; #37; Sarasota, FL/Booker Robinson, Hugh A.; 1922-23-24; E; #*; Detroit, MI/* Robinson, Kenneth E.; 1977; DB; #9; Ypsilanti, MI/Ypsilanti Robinson, Thomas D.; 1982-83; TE; #34; Birmingham, MI/Seaholm Robinson, Trenton; 2008-09-10-11C; CB/S; #39; Bay City, MI/Bay City Central
2015 OUTLOOK
Quigley, Fred K.; 1939; HB; #51; Grand Rapids, MI/Central Quinlan, William D.; 1952-53; E; #83; N. Andover, MA/Andover Quinn, Kelly B.; 1982-83-84-85; LB/DE; #13/93; Stone Mountain, GA/ Stone Mountain
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Schmyser, Verne J.; 1923-24; HB; #*; Bad Axe, MI/* Schrader, Nelson C.; 1936-37; T; #6; Northville, MI/Northville Schramm, Andrew J.; 1977-78-79-80; FB; #45; Findlay, OH/Findlay Schramm, Walter; 1981-82; OT; #61; Findlay, OH/Findlay Schrecengost, Fred A.; 1952-53-54; T; #76; Ford City, PA/Ford City Schroeder, Fred A.; 1936-37; T; #12; Clawson, MI/Clawson Schroeder, Robert E.; 1944; QB; #88; Flint, MI/Flint Schulgen, George F.; 1920-21; E; #*; Traverse City, MI/* Schultz, Carl F.; 1923-24; E; #*; Lansing, MI/* Schultz, Todd; 1995-96-97; QB; #9; Morris, IL/Community Schutz, Mike; 1997; OG; #60; Etobicoke, ONT/Central Tech Schwei, John J.; 1918-19-20; E; #*; Iron Mountain, MI/ Iron Mountain Sciarini, James M.; 1975-76-77; C; #51; Fort Wayne, IN/Bishop Dwenger Sciarini, Michael P.; 1978-79-80; OG; #65; Fort Wayne, IN/ Bishop Dwenger Scott, Chris; 1990; LB; #52; Troy, MI/Troy Scott, Gari; 1996-97-98-99C; WR; #86; Lake Park, FL/Suncoast Scott, Jerramy; 2003-04-05-06; WR; #32; Jupiter, FL/Dwyer Sebo, Steve; 1934-35-36; HB; #41; Battle Creek, MI/Central Selden, Kyle; 2011; P; #20; Waterford, MI/Our Lady of the Lakes Selzer, Scott; 1988-89; TB; #21; Farmington Hills, MI/ North Farmington Serr, Gordon H.; 1950-51-52; G; #56; Corunna, MI/Corunna Servis, Lawrence R.; 1912; HB; #*; St. Joseph, MI/* Setterbo, Adam; 2010-11; FB; #47/43; Spring Lake, MI/Spring Lake Senior Shabaj, Agim; 2002-03-04; WR; #2; Farmington Hills, MI/Harrison Shackleton, Alex; 2007-08-09-10; SN; #56; Breckenridge, CO/Summit Shafer, Charles L.; 1977-78; TE; #80; Stevensville, MI/Lakeshore Shane, Kenny; 2006-07; OG; #71; Indianapolis, IN/North Central Shapiro, Mark; 1989; C; #53; Farmington Hills, MI/Harrison Sharp, John E.; 1959-61; HB/FB; #37; Flint, MI/Northern Shaw, Harold; 1903; E; #*; Detroit, MI/* Shaw, Josh; 1998-99-2000-01; DT; #95; Fort Lauderdale, FL/Dillard Shaw, Scott; 1995-96-97C; OG; #73; Sterling Heights, MI/ Henry Ford II Shaw, Steve J.; 1936-37-39; *; #*; *
Shedd, Bert; 1905-06-07-08C-09; *; #*; Tekonsha, MI/* Shedd, Ward R.; 1900-01; *; #*; Tekonsha, MI/* Shelton, R.J.; 2013-14; WR; #12; Beaver Dam, WI/Beaver Dam Shepherd, Leroy; 1981-82-83; DE; #97; New Castle, PA/New Castle Sherman, Robert G.; 1939-40-41; QB; #57/26; Lansing, MI/Eastern Shinsky, John E.; 1970-72-73C; DT; #88; Lyndhurst, OH/ Cleveland St. Joseph Shlapak, Borys W.; 1970-71; K; #5; Park Ridge, IL/Maine South Shumay, Guy W.; 1919; G; #*; Grand Rapids, MI/* Shurelds, Robert; 1992-93-94-95; DB; #38/2; Cincinnati, OH/ Western Hills Shurmur, Patrick; 1983-85-86-87C; C/OG; #60; Dearborn Heights, MI/ Divine Child Shuttlesworth, Earl H.; 1911; *; #; Lansing, MI/* Sieminski, Adam C.; 1955; T; #70; Swoyerville, PA/Swoyerville Sieradzki, Stephen H.; 1946-47; FB; #36; Muskegon, MI/Muskegon Siler, William M.; 1944; QB; #21; Dundee, MI/Dundee Silverstone, Michael; 1983; PK; #7; Bloomfield Hills, MI/Andover Simmons, Lonnie; 2001; DT; #92; Columbus, OH/Northland Simon, Chad; 2002-03-04; RB; #13; Saginaw, MI/Heritage Simons, Delrico; 1996; DE; #82; Cincinnati, OH/Princeton Simpson, David; 1987; OT; #68; Temperance, MI/Bedford Simpson, William T.; 1971-72-73; DB/P; #29; Royal Oak, MI/Shrine Sims, Andre; 2012-13-14; WR; #21; Snellville, GA/Brookwood Sims, Dion; 2009-11-12; TE; #80: Detroit, MI/Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Sinner, J. Hackley; 1898-99; G; #*; Cooper, MI/* Skinner, Ralph L.; 1967; HB; #23; Battle Creek, MI/St. Philip Slank, Ronald J.; 1969-70; FB; #36; Detroit, MI/Harper Woods Notre Dame Sleder, Julius C.; 1934-35-36; T; #20; Traverse City, MI/Traverse City Slonac, Evan J.; 1951-52-53; FB; #33; St. Michael, PA/Adams Twp. Small, Walter H.; 1903-04-05-06-07; QB; #*; Charlevoix, MI/* Small, Sebastian; 1990-91; RB; #44; Fayetteville, NC/E.E. Smith Smead, Harold E.; 1928-29-30C; C; #*; Sturgis, MI/* Smiley, Lewis N.; 1939-40-41; E; #37/89; Ferndale, MI/Lincoln Smith, Charles A.; 1964-65-66; DE; #95; Beaumont TX/Pollard Smith, Chester; 1927; *; #*; Detroit, MI/* Smith, Chris; 1993-94-95-96C; DT; #96; Clinton Twp., MI/Clintondale
Smith, Chris; 2002; LB; #30; Torrance, CA/South Smith, D. Steve; 1977-78-79-80C; TB; #20; Louisville, KY/duPont Manual Smith, Demont; 1998-99-2000; WR; #87; Grand Rapids, MI/Ottawa Hills Smith, Earl I.; 1897-98; FB; #*; Lansing, MI/* Smith, Edward L.; 1976-77-78C; QB; #7; Pittsburgh, PA/Central Catholic Smith, Eric; 2002-03-04-05C; S; #36; Groveport, OH/ Groveport-Madison Smith, Fred; 2008-10; WR/FB; #6/86; Detroit, MI/Southeastern Smith, George B.; 1947-48-49; QB; #21; Wayne, MI/Wayne Smith, Gideon E.; 1913-14-15; T; #*; Lansing, MI/* Smith, Gregory; 1984-85; LB; #80; Detroit, MI/Henry Ford Smith, Horace; 1946-47-48-49; E/HB; #18; Jackson, MI/Jackson Smith, Howard B.; 1902; *; #*; Ludington, MI/* Smith, James; 1981-82; FS; #81; Royal Oak, MI/Shrine Smith, Kermit; 1967-68-69; FB; #41; Baytown, TX/Carver Smith, Kyle; 2008; LB; #88; Novi, MI/Detroit Catholic Central Smith, Lawrence J.; 1966-67; C; #52; Chicago, IL/St. Rita Smith, Louis A.; 1951; HB; #43; Greenville, MI/Greenville Smith, Michael R.; 1972; TE; #87; Detroit, MI/Denby Smith, Nick; 2004-05; DE; #93; North Canton, OH/GlenOak Smith, Otto; 1973-74-76; DE/OLB; #71; Columbia, SC/Washington Smith, Paul M.; 1925-26-27C; B; #*; Saginaw, MI/* Smith, Peter H.; 1961-62; QB; #23; Ecorse, MI/St. Francis Xavier Smith, Robaire; 1997-98-99; DE; #91; Flint, MI/Northern Smith, William C.; 1975-77; ILB; #39; Inkster, MI/ Dearborn Robichaud Smoker, Jeff; 2000-01-02-03; QB; #9; Manheim, PA/Manheim Central Smolinski, Brian; 1987-88-89-90; SE; #12; Farmington Hills, MI/Harrison Smolinski, Philip C.; 1973; OT; #74; Allen Park, MI/Allen Park Smolinski, Theodore C.; 1941; T; #77; Rogers City, MI/Rogers City Snider, Irving J.; 1917-18-19; HB; #28; Richmond, MI/Richmond Snorton, H. Matthew; 1961-62-63; E; #84; Detroit, MI/Northwestern Snow, Percy; 1986-87-88-89; MLB; #48; Canton, OH/McKinley Soave, John; 1957; HB; #35; Detroit, MI/Pershing Sobczak, Edward E.; 1946-48; E; #53/85; Pittsburgh, PA/Langley Soehnlen, Christopher; 1987-88-89; DT; #64; Canton, OH/St. Thomas Aquinas Sohacki, Edward; 1947; G; #63; Detroit, MI/*
Sokoll, Mark R.; 1970; DB; #9; Winston-Salem, NC/ Okemos (MI) Soltys, Charles J.; 1982-83; FB; #29; Lansing, IL/Thorton Frac. South Sonntag, Brad; 2010-11; WR; #81; Saginaw, MI/ Nouvel Catholic Central Speelman, Harry E.; 1935-36-37C; T; #18; Lansing, MI/Central Speerstra, Herbert A.; 1944-48; HB/E; #48/88; Saginaw, MI/Eastern Spencer, Donald; 2010; WR; #15; Ypsilanti, MI/Ypsilanti Spencer, Raymond; 1973-74-75; OG/OT; #59; Detroit, MI/Central Spiegel, William S.; 1946-47-48; HB; #11; Birmingham, MI/Baldwin Spiekerman, Roy P.; 1923-24-25; T; #*; Saginaw, MI/* Springer, Harold A.; 1915-19-20C; QB; #40; Port Huron, MI/* Squier, George G.; 1932; T; #22; Benton Harbor, MI/* Stachowicz, Raymond M.; 1977-78-79-80; P; #19; Broadview Hts., OH/Brecksville Stafford, Jermaine; 1995; WR; #25; Rochester, NY/Franklin Standal, Thomas P.; 1974-75; MB; #66; Flint, MI/Powers Stanley, Ronald; 2001-02-03C-04C; LB; #44; Saginaw, MI/Saginaw Stansbery, Kevin; 1992-93; FS; #39; Battle Creek, MI/Harper Creek Stanton, David; 2005-06; DT; #17; Los Angeles, CA/El Camino Real Stanton, Drew; 2003-04-05C-06C; QB; #5; Farmington Hills, MI/Harrison Stanton, Edmund A.; 1977-78; OT; #61; Battle Creek, MI/Lakeview Stanton, Jerome; 1976-77-78; DB; #1; Detroit, MI/Central Stark, Elbert J.; 1942; HB; #49; Geneva, IL/Geneva Steckler, Ben; 2002; WR; #80; Huntingburg, IN/Southridge Steinmetz, Artie; 1997; DE; #94; Edgewood, KY/ Covington Catholic Stevens, Dewey D.; 1950; T; #70; Flint, MI/Central Stevens, Drew; 2009-11; LB/TE; #48; Delaware, OH/Olentangy Stevens, Joseph A.; 1979-80-81-82; TE/DE; #83; Mentor, OH/Mentor Stevenson, George A.; 1960; G; #31; River Rouge, MI/River Rouge Steward, Ernest; 1989-90-91-92; LB; #98; Flint, MI/Beecher Stewart, Donald M.; 1945; C; #22; Toledo, OH/Waite Stewart, Donald W.; 1959-60-61; HB/QB; #16; Muskegon, MI/Muskegon Stewart, Steve; 2000-01-02-03; OT; #77; Sandusky, OH/Sandusky Stipek, John; 2006-09-10; DT/C; #88/66; Macomb Township, MI/ Dakota Stockwell, Kenneth; 1981-82-83; C; #53; Grosse Pointe, MI/South Stone, Fred A.; 1909-10-11C; E; #*; Clare, MI/*
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SPARTAN RECORDS
VVV Van Buren, Earl C.; 1925; *; #*; Jackson, MI/* Van Dam, John; 2006; QB; #16; East Lansing, MI/Okemos Vanderburg, Vincent I.; 1934-35-36; C; #2; Muskegon, MI/Muskegon Vanderbeek, Matthew; 1986-87-88-89; LB/DE; #66; Holland, MI/West Ottawa Vanderbush, Randy; 1989; QB; #15; Franklin, IN/Franklin Vanderhoef, Wilfred R.; 1896C; *; #*; Washington, DC/* Vandermeer, Myrton L.; 1930-31-32; E; #27; Grand Rapids, MI/* Vanderstolpe, John H.; 1896-97-98; *; #*; Grand Rapids, MI/* Vandervoort, Adelbert D.; 1914-15-16-19; G; #13; Lansing, MI/* Van Dyke, Ryan; 1998-99-2000-01; QB; #3/13; Marshall, MI/Marshall
WWW Wachman, Mitchell; 1983-84-85; OG; #62; Lauderdale Lakes, FL/Anderson Wagner, Roosevelt; 1989-90-91; OG; #50; Ravenna, OH/Ravenna Wagner, Sidney P.; 1933-34-35C; G; #17; Lansing, MI/Central Waldron, Donald; 1946; HB; #47; Milwaukee, WI/Shorewood Walker, Don; 1994-95; OG; #72; Detroit, MI/Martin Luther King Walker, G. Mickey; 1958-59-60; G/T; #59; East Detroit, MI/East Detroit Waller, Joel S.; 1983; SE; #13; Miami, FL/Miami Beach Walsh, John J.; 1962-64; G; #63; Chicago, IL/Brother Rice Walters, Matt; 2003-04; TE; #85; Clackamas, OR/Clackamas Ware, Derron; 2002-03; S; #27; Los Angeles, CA/Dorsey Ware, Jeremy; 2008-09; CB; #9; Fort Myers, FL/Lehigh Senior Ware, William H.; 1967; DB; #32; Beaumont, TX/Pollard Warmbein, Kurt C.; 1933-34-35; HB; #45; St. Joseph, MI/St. Joseph Warrick, Nehemiah; 2006-07; S; #3; Bradenton, FL/Bayshore Wasczenski, Robert; 1984; FL; #15; Farmington Hills, MI/Harrison Washington, Eugene; 1964-65-66; SE; #84; La Porte, TX/Baytown Carver Washington, Richard; 1974-75; DE; #75; Pontiac, MI/Northern
2014 RECAP
UUU Underwood, Dan D.; 1961-62-63C; G/E; #59/93; Dowagiac, MI/Dowagiac Underwood, Dimitrius; 1995-96-97; DE; #99; Fayetteville, NC/E.E. Smith
Van Elst, Gary L.; 1969-71-72; LB/DT; #70; Middleville, MI/Middleville Van Elst, G. David; 1968-69; OT; #74; Middleville, MI/Middleville VanOrden, Richard O.; 1918-19; G; #*; Corvallis, OR/Corvallis Van Pelt, Brad A.; 1970-71-72C; S; #10; Owosso, MI/Owosso Van Pelt, Christopher J.; 1979-80-81-82; CB; #7; Fort Wayne, IN/Elmhurst Vaughn, Bert R.; 1977-78-79-80-81; QB; #15; Magasore, OH/Magasore Vaughn, Ernest; 1907; *; #*; Detroit, MI/* Vaughn, Lawrence F.; 1913-14; C; #*; Reading, MI/* Vershinksi, Thomas F.; 1959; E; #94; Mt.Carmel, PA/Mt. Carmel Vezmar, Walter; 1945; T; #58; Detroit, MI/Northeastern Veilhaber, John T.; 1979; FL; #11; Findlay, OH/Findlay Vickerson, Kevin; 2001-02-03-04; DT; #91; Detroit, MI/Martin Luther King Viney, Robert W.; 1963-64-65; DE; #85; Pittsburgh, PA/North Catholic Vogel, Alfred R.; 1924-25; *; #*; Evanston, IL/* Vogler, Harold L.; 1947-48-49C; T; #72; Detroit, MI/Cooley Vogt, Ray A.; 1950-51-52; HB; #48; Duquesne, PA/Duquesne Vooletich, Brian; 1990-91; DB; #33; Ann Arbor, MI/Pioneer Vorkapich, Mike; 1994; OLB; #50; Leamington, ONT/Leamington
COACHING STAFF
Toney, Marcus L.; 1980-81-82; SS/FB; #1; Muskegon Hts., MI/ Catholic Central Toth, Joe; 2004-05-06; NG/DT/C; #70/97; Port Charlotte, FL/ Port Charlotte Toth, Kenneth A.; 1985; LB; #85; New Baltimore, MI/Algonac Tower, Gordon E.; 1899; T; #*; Otisco, MI/* Townsend, Alphonso; 2002; DE; #74; Lima, OH/ Fork Union Military Academy Townsend, Anthony; 1979-80; FS; #36; Grand Rapids, MI/Union Trannon, Matt; 2003-04-05-06; WR; #6; Flint, MI/Northern Travis, William E.; 1899; E; #*; Milford, MI/* Trawick, Brynden; 2009; LB; #30; Mariette, GA/Sprayberry Traylor, Frank Jr.; 1967; DT; #57; Beaumont, TX/Pollard Treadwell, Blake; 2009-10-11-12-13C; DL/OL; #93/64; East Lansing, MI/East Lansing Triplett, Howard; 1992-93; CB; #11; Lansing, MI/Sexton Triplett, William L.; 1968-69-70; TB/QB; #17; Vicksburg, MS/Temple Troup, AJ; 2014; WR; #19; Minneapolis, MN/Wayzata Trueman, John J.; 1959; E; #80; Bakerton, PA/John Carroll Truitt, Ralph; 1998; QB; #8; Ypsilanti, MI/Belleville Turner, Daryl; 1980-81-82-83; SE; #38; Flint, MI/Southwestern Turner, Joseph E.; 1916-17; E/HB; #4; Whitney, MI/* Turner, T.J.; 1997-98-99-2000; LB; #35; Hillsboro, OH/Hillsboro Tyree, Thomas M.; 1983-84; OLB; #28; Fort Wayne, IN/South Side
2015 SPARTANS
TTT Tabatchnick, Rob; 2004-05-06-07; LB; #42; Livingston, NJ/Livingston Tamburo, Richard P.; 1950-51-52; C; #52; New Kensington, PA/ New Kensington Tanker, Terrence P.; 1982-83; TE; #87; Westlake, OH/Lakewood Taplin, Greg; 2000-01-02-03; DE; #94; Hollywood, FL/Hallandale Tapling, Mark E.; 1977-78-79; C; #54; Chicago, IL/Gordon Tech Tata, Vincent P.; 1985-86-87-88; OG; #61; Fenton, MI/Linden Tate, Charles G.; 1897; *; #*; Altoona, PA/* Tate, Mark T.; 1958; G; #60; New Castle, PA/New Castle Tate, Joe; 2000-01-02-03C; OG/DT; #68; Southfield, MI/ Southfield-Lathrup Taubert, James K.; 1972-73-74C; DT; #94; Weymouth, MA/Weymouth Taylor, Donavon; 1985; DB; #24; Jamestown, OH/Greenview
Taylor, Maurice R.; 1922-23C; G; #*; East Cleveland, OH/* Teague, Jason; 2002-03-04-05; RB; #20; St. Petersburg, FL/Osceola Techlin, David G.; 1965-66; *; #68; Essexville, MI/Bay City Central Terlaak, Robert T.; 1932-33; G; #5; Cleveland, OH/* Terry, Damion; 2014; QB; #6; Erie, PA/Cathedral Prep Teufer, Philip H.; 1922; T; #*; Eaton Rapids, MI/* Thayer, Robert F.; 1924; G; #*; Williamston, MI/* Theuerkauf, Robert W.; 1973; DB; #34; Menominee, MI/Menominee Thomas, Craig; 1991-92-93; TB; #33; Braddock, PA/Woodland Hills Thomas, David W.; 1968-69-70; OG/DE; #63; Warren, MI/East Detroit Thomas, Deane A.; 1950; G; #71; Chicago, IL/Leo Thomas, Desmond; 1996-97-98-99; DT; #66; Beltsville, MD/High Point Thomas, Devin; 2006-07; WR; #10/5; Ann Arbor, MI/Canton Thomas, E. James; 1974-75-76-77; DT/OG; #76; Akron, OH/St. Vincent Thomas, Jesse L.; 1948-49-50; HB; #42; Flint, MI/Central Thomas, LaMarr; 1967; HB; #36; Markham, IL/Harvey-Thornton Thomas, Lawrence; 2012-13-14; DT/FB; #8; Detroit, MI/Renaissance Thomson, Charles J.; 1917-19-20; E; #34; Eau Claire, MI/* Thomson, Elmer L.; 1896; *; #*; Dansville, MI/* Thompson, Hubert; 1999; DE; #89; Hillside, IL/Proviso West Thornhill, Charles E.; 1964-65-66; G/LB; #41; Roanoke, VA/Addison Thornhill, Josh; 1998-99-2000C-01C; LB; #50; Lansing, MI/Eastern Thornhill, Kaleb; 2004-05-06-07C; LB; #43; Lansing, MI/Eastern Thornton, Gregory L.; 1984; DE; #96; Louisville, KY/Butler Thorpe, Gustave A.; 1920-21-22; T; #24; Stephenson, MI/* Threats, Jabbar; 1995; DE; #94; Springfield, OH/ Springfield North Thrower, Willie L.; 1952; QB; #27; New Kensington, PA/ New Kensington Timmerman, Edward G.; 1950-51-52; FB; #30; Grand Rapids, MI/Union Timmons, Frank D.; 1971-72; CB; #43; Winter Haven, PA/Jewitt Tinnick, John F.; 1964; HB; #22; Patton, PA/Cambria Hts. Tipton, Norman E.; 1945; T; #77; Dearborn, MI/Dearborn Tobin, John F.; 1948-49-50; G; #66; Dearborn, MI/Dearborn Tobin, Micheal G.; 1968-69-70; OG/C; #60; Detroit, MI/ Bordertown (NJ) Military Todd, Jerry; 1988-89; TB/DB; #12; Flushing, MI/Flint Powers
2015 OUTLOOK
Stoyanovich, Bill; 1992-93; PK; #10; Dearborn Heights, MI/ Crestwood Stradley, Robert; 1984-85-86-87C; FS/LB; #22; Hartville,OH/ Uniontown Lake Straight, Herbert D.; 1914-15-16; G; #44; Holland, MI/* Strand, William C.; 1902; *; #*; Otsego, MI/* Strata, Rodney L.; 1977-78-79-80C; OG; #69; Canton, OH/Massillon Perry Strayhorn, Jason; 1996-97-98C; C; #79; Indianapolis, IN/North Central Strayhorn, Johnathan; 2008-09-10-11; DE; #57; Detroit, MI/Oak Park Streb, Claude R.; 1929-30; G; #17; Birmingham, MI/* Stroia, Eugene J.; 1950; T; #76; River Rouge, MI/* Stump, Jeffrey; 1984-85; OG; #64; Lansing, MI/Waverly Suci, Robert L.; 1959-60-61; HB; #22; Grand Blanc, MI/* Sucura, Dave; 1997-98-99-2000; OL; #70; Sterling Heights, MI/Stevenson Suggs, DeMario; 1998-99-2000-01-02; CB/TB; #19; Toledo, OH/St. John’s Sullivan, Thomas B.; 1944C; C; #56; Steubenville, OH/Steubenville Summers, James; 1965-66; DB; #20; Orangeburg, SC/Wilkinson Super, Robert V.; 1966-67-68; QB/LB/DB; #12; Ferndale, MI/Ferndale Sutilla, Edward D.; 1958; T; #96; Revioc, PA/Edensburg-Cambria Swanson, Hugo T.; 1920-21-22; G; #19; Ishpeming, MI/* Swartz, Howard R.; 1935-36-37; T; #19; LaGrange, IL/Lyons Swenson, Brett; 2006-07-08-09; K; #14; Pompano Beach, FL/ St. Thomas Aquinas Szwast, Robert F.; 1960-61; T/G; #63; Chicago, IL/Leo Szymanski, James; 1986-87-89; DE; #91; Sterling Heights, MI/Stevenson
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Wasylk, Steve; 1990-91-92-93; DB; #37; Tawas City, MI/Tawas City Waters, Franklin D.; 1946-47-48-49; HB/FB; #31/43; Wallingford, CT/ Wallingford Waters, Frank D. III; 1966-67-68; HB/FL; #43; Hillsdale, MI/Hillsdale Waters, Marcus; 2000; WR; #13; Sarasota, FL/Booker Watkins, Ronald A.; 1962; TB; #32; Flint, MI/Central Watson, Ashton; 2002-03-04-05; CB; #12; Huber Heights, OH/Wayne Waynes, Trae; 2012-13-14; CB; #15; Kenosha,WI/Bradford Weatherspoon, Donald; 1965; DT; #74; Vandalia, MI/Cassopolis Weaver, Douglas W.; 1950-51-52; C; #54; Goshen, IN/Goshen Weaver, Ross; 2005-07-08-09C; CB; #37; Southfield, MI/Southfield Webb, Marcus; 2009; LB; #35; Pontiac, MI/Northern Webb, Tanya W.; 1978-79; DT; #98; Augusta, AK/Augusta Webster, George D.; 1964-65-66C; E/LB; #90; Anderson, SC/Westwide Weckler, Charles A.; 1921; HB; #3; Lansing, MI/* Wedemeyer, Charles W.; 1966-68; QB/FL; #11; Kailua, HI/ Honolulu Punahon Wedlow, Monquiz; 2000-01-02-03; LB/S; #45; Saginaw, MI/Saginaw Weeks, Kenneth B.; 1927; *; #*; St. Louis, MI/* Wells, George B.; 1896-97; *; #*; Ithaca, MI/* Wells, William P.; 1951-52-53; HB; #14; Chicago, IL/Menominee Wenger, Ralph D.; 1945-48-49; C; #56; Saginaw, MI/Arthur Hill Wenner, Elwyn A.; 1926; T; #*; Brooklyn, MI/* Werner, Daniel L.; 1969-72; QB; #4; Rocky River, OH/ Cleveland St. Ignatius West, Jerry F.; 1964-65-66; OT; #77; Durand, MI/Durand Wheeler, John P.; 1946; T; #78; Kankakee, IL/Kankakee Wheeler, Roy S.; 1907-08; *; #*; Athens, MI/* Wheeler, Stefon; 2002-03-04-05; OT; #72; Passaic, NJ/Milford Academy White, Anthony Rashad; 2010-11-12; DT/NT; #98; Battle Creek, MI/ Battle Creek Central White, Blair; 2006-07-08-09C; WR; #25; Saginaw, MI/Nouvel Catholic Central White, Eric; 1991; DE; #94; Indianapolis, IN/ Lawrence North White, Lorenzo M.; 1984-85-86-87C; TB; #34; Fort Lauderdale, FL/Dillard White, Mitchell; 2009-10-11-12; CB; #32; Livonia, MI/Stevenson Whitticker, William; 2001-02-03-04; OG; #76; Marion, IN/Marion Whittle, David D.; 1979-80; OT; #63; Seattle, WA/Shoreville
Wieland, Jeff; 1983; LB; #56/99; Corunna, MI/Corunna Wielba, Ralph C.; 1969-70-71; LB/DB/DE; #39; Dearborn, MI/Fordson Wietecha, Raymond W.; 1946; C; #56; East Chicago, IL/Roosevelt Wilcox, Frederick E.; 1920-21; QB/HB; #1; Rockford, IL/* Wiley, Otis; 2005-06-07-08C; S; #21; Flint, MI/Carman-Ainsworth Wilks, John J.; 1957-59; C; #53; Grand Rapids, MI/ Catholic Central Willertz, Christopher; 1986-87-88-89; DE; #99; Bay City, MI/Handy Williams, Carl A.; 1979-80-81-82; SS; #29; Detroit, MI/Royal Oak Shrine Williams, Delton; 2013-14; RB; #22; Erie, PA/Cathedral Prep Williams, Demond; 2005-06; CB; #9; Jackson, AL/Jackson Williams, Fred T.; 1897; *; #*; Petoskey, MI/* Williams, J.C.; 1948-49-50; G; #69; Jackson, MI/Jackson Williams, James A.; 1978-79-80; WR; #85; San Diego, CA/Madison Williams, Jesse D.; 1971; TB; #40; Bellefontaine,OH/ Bellefontaine Williams, Leon L.; 1974-75-76; TB; #22; Norfolk, VA/Lake Taylor Williams, Miles; 2004; CB; #39; Youngstown, OH/ Austintown Fitch Williams, Samuel F.; 1956-57-58C; E; #88; Dansville, MI/Dansville Williams, Terence L.; 1977-78; DB; #18; Cincinnati, OH/Princeton Williams, T.J.; 2006-07; WR/CB; #12; Tallahassee, FL/Leon Williams, P. Van; 1979-80; CB; #32; Delray Beach, FL/Boca Raton Williamson, Herbert H.; 1934; *; #*; * Williamson, RJ; 2012-13-14; S; #26; Dayton, OH/Dunbar Willingham, L. Tyrone; 1973-74-76; QB/FL; #4; Jacksonville, NC/Jacksonville Wilson, Bernard; 1985-86-87-88; WR; #81; Patterson, NJ/Eastside Wilson, Bobby; 1989-90; DL; #97; Chicago, IL/Austin Wilson, Charles A.; 1973-74; OG; #68; Amityville, NY/Memorial Wilson, Edgar; 1977; SE; #41; Dowagiac, MI/Union Wilson, Freddie; 1988-89-90; DB; #19; Boynton Beach, FL/Santaluces Wilson, John; 1927; *; #*; Asbury Park, NJ/* Wilson, John D.; 1950-51-52; HB/QB; #45; Lapeer, MI/Lapeer Wilson, Miles M.; 1934-35; G; #13; Kalamazoo, MI/Central Wilson, Oren; 2007-08-09; DL; #70; Teaneck, NJ/Teaneck Wilson, Patrick J.; 1954-55-56; QB; #24; Lapeer, MI/Lapeer Wilson, Pierre; 1999; LB; #11; Riviera Beach, FL/Suncoast Wilson, Thomas R.; 1958-59-60; QB; #28; Lapeer, MI/Lapeer
Wilson, Travis; 2000; FB; #47; Howell, MI/Howell Wilson, Tyrone C.; 1973-74-75; TB/FB; #30; Wilkinsburg, PA/ Wilkinsburg Winiecki, Thomas S.; 1960-61; T; #70; Chicago, IL/Leo Winston, Glenn; 2008-09; RB; #41; Detroit, MI/Denby Tech Winters, Brian; 1990-91; WR; #82; Toledo, OH/ Macomber-Whitney Wiseman, Donald R.; 1934-35; FB; #32; Cadillac, MI/Cadillac Wiska, Jeffrey R.; 1979-80-81; OG/OT; #72; Farmington Hills, MI/ Catholic Central Wittig, Jeff; 1988-89; OT; #60; Grand Rapids, MI/ Forest Hills Central Wojciechowski, John; 1981-82-84-85; DL/OG; #93/73; Warren, MI/Fitzgerald Wolf, Clyde M.; 1898; *; #*; Frontier, MI/* Wolff, David A.; 1983-84-85-86; DT; #56; Southgate, MI/Aquinas Won, Douglas; 1972; S; #39; Honolulu, HI/St. Louis Woods, Anthony E.; 1981-82; SE; #80; Chicago, IL/Sullivan Woods, Ryan; 2001-02-03-04-05; TE; #89; Florissant, MO/ Christian Brothers Woodworth, Fred L.; 1897; *; #*; Caseville, MI/* Woody, Troy; 1988; DB; #23; Flint, MI/Northwestern Worthy, Jerel; 2009-10-11; DT; #99; Huber Heights, OH/Wayne Wright, Donald M.; 1957-58-59C; C/G; #68/54; Dearborn, MI/Dearborn Wright, Harry A.; 1905; *; #*; Iron Mountain, MI/* Wright, Marvin; 1993-94-95-96; FB/S; #18; Saginaw, MI/Arthur Hill Wright, Shawn; 1996-97-98-99; LB/S; #31; Shaker Heights, OH/ Shaker Heights Wright, Thomas; 1999-2000-01-02C; S; #43; Lake Wales, FL/Lake Wales Wulff, James F.; 1955-56-58; HB; #22; Chicago, IL/ Evanston St. George Wycinsky, Craig P.; 1968-69; OT; #77; Farmington, MI/ North Farmington
Young, Drew; 1999-2000; LB/S; #4/38; East Riverside, CA/Riverside Poly Young, Duane; 1987-88-89-90; OL/FB/TE; #29; Kalamazoo, MI/Central Young, Edmund C.; 1918; E; #*; Mason, MI/Mason Young, Gregory T.; 1975; LB; #96; Bloomfield Hills, MI/ Rochester (NY) Brighton Young, Hendricks, M.; 1958; HB; #17; Detroit, MI/Chicago Carver Young, Lonnie; 1981-82-83-84; CB; #36; Mt. Morris, MI/Flint Beecher Young, Michael S.; 1967-68; DB/DT; #64; Detroit, MI/Holy Redeemer Youngs, Edward W.; 1961-62-63; T/C; #71; Jackson, MI/Jackson
ZZZ Zagers, Bert A.; 1952-53-54; HB; #19; Cadillac, MI/Cadillac Zalar, Edward J.; 1955; E; #51; Barberton, OH/Barberton Zarza, Louis F.; 1933-34-35; E; #25; East Chicago, IN/Washington Ziegel, Frederick K.; 1934-35-36; QB; #42; Detroit, MI/Northwestern Ziegler, Nicholas J.; 1945; E; #83; Cleveland, OH/West Tech Zindel, Barry L.; 1959; E; #81; Williamston, MI/Williamston Zindel, Howard C.; 1934-35-36; T; #11; Grand Rapids, MI/Union Zindel, Jack D.; 1968; MG; #65; East Lansing, MI/East Lansing Zito, James J.; 1946-47; T; #73; Geneva, OH/Geneva Zorn, William L.; 1962; T; #80; Massillon, OH/Geneva Zucco, Victor A.; 1956; FB; #36; Renton, PA/Plum Twp. Zynn, Daniel; 2005-06; OG; #77; South Pasadena, CA/ South Pasadena Zysk, Donald H.; 1955-56-57; HB; #34; Grand Haven, MI/Grand Haven
YYY Yarema, David A.; 1982-84-85-86; QB; #14; Warren, MI/ Birmingham Brother Rice Yarlan, Stephen E.; 1964; G; #69; Huntington, WV/Huntington Yeaster, Greg; 2002-03; DT; #96; Montrose, MI/Montrose Yewcic, Thomas; 1951-52-53; HB/QB; #41; Conemaugh, PA/ Conemaugh Yocca, John A.; 1948-50; G; #67; Windber, PA/Windber Young, D.J.; 2009-10; OT; #59; Lansing, MI/Sexton
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ASSISTANTS Forest Evashevski Duffy Daugherty Kip Taylor John Kobs Alton Kircher Robert Flora Earle Edwards Lowell Dawson Steve Sebo Harold Vogler Dan Devine Donald Mason Dewey King Robert Devaney
ASSISTANTS Edwin Rutherford Sherman Lewis Ed Youngs Jimmy Raye Charles Butler Daniel Underwood William Davis Andy MacDonald Howard Weyers Ronald Chrismar
1947-49 1947-53 1947-48 1947-53 1947-49 1949 1949-53 1950-51 1950-53 1950-51 1950-53 1952-53 1952-53 1953
HUGH DUFFY DAUGHERTY Head Coach / 1954-72
ASSISTANTS Dick Comar Dave Driscoll Ted Guthard Sherman Lewis Matt Means Joe Pendry Kurt Schottenheimer Tyrone Willingham Steve Schottel
ASSISTANTS Charlie Baggett Jim Bollman Dean Pees Gary Tranquill Greg Colby Mark Dantonio Todd Grantham Glenn Pires Pat Shurmur Bobby Williams Bill Sheridan Golden Pat Ruel Chris Cosh Mike Cummings Bob Casullo Brad Lawing Bill Miller Reggie Mitchell Morris Watts
1980-82 1980-82 1980-82 1980-82 1980-82 1980-81 1980-82 1980-82 1982
GEORGE PERLES Head Coach / 1983-94
DARRYL ROGERS Head Coach / 1976-79 ASSISTANTS Marv Braden Ron Chismar Ray Greene C.T. Hewgley Robert Padilla Leon Burtnett Sherman Lewis Robert Baker George Dyer Mo Forte Walt Harris
NICK SABAN Head Coach / 1995-99
1976 1976-79 1976-77 1976-79 1976-77 1976 1976-79 1977-79 1977-79 1973-79 1978-79
1995-98 1995-97 1995-97 1995-98 1995-97 1995-99 1996-98 1995 1995-97 1995-99 1998-99 1998-99 1998 1998 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999
BOBBY WILLIAMS Head Coach / 2000-02 1999 1999 1999-2000 1999-2000 1999-2002 1999-2002 1999-2002 1999-2002 1999-2002 2000-02 2000-02 2001 2001-02 2002
2003-06 2003-06 2003-04 2003-05 2003-04 2003-05 2003-06 2003-06 2003-04 2005 2005-06 2005-06 2006 2006 2006
MARK DANTONIO Head Coach / 2007ASSISTANTS Harlon Barnett Dan Enos Ted Gill Pat Narduzzi Dan Roushar Mark Staten Don Treadwell Mike Tressel Dave Warner Brad Salem Terrence Samuel Jim Bollman Ron Burton Mark Snyder
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ASSISTANTS Golden Pat Ruel Bob Casullo Mark Dantonio Bill Sheridan Brad Lawing Bill Miller Morris Watts Reggie Mitchell Don Treadwell Pat Perles Jeff Stoutland Sal Sunseri Troy Douglas Danny Crossman
ASSISTANTS Dave Baldwin Mike Cox Paul Haynes Jim McElwain Reggie Mitchell Doug Nussmeier Chris Smeland Jeff Stoutland Steve Stripling Lucious Selmon Chuck Driesbach Ben Sirmans Blaine Bennett Dan Enos Derrick Jackson
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ASSISTANTS Charlie Baggett 1983-92 Steve Beckholt 1983-89 Larry Bielat 1983-89 Hank Bullough 1994 Anthony Folino 1988-94 Steve Furness 1983-90 Ted Guthard 1983-85 Pat Morris 1987-94 Carl “Buck” Nystrom 1983-86 Willie “Skip” Peete 1993-94 Norm Parker 1983-94 Bill Rademacher 1983-91 Nick Saban 1983-87 Pat Shurmur 1990-94 Kip Waddell 1991-94 Morris Watts 1986-90; 92-94 Bobby Williams 1990-94 Ed Zaunbrecher 1991-93
JOHN L. SMITH Head Coach / 2003-06
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ASSISTANTS John Kobs 1954 Donald Mason 1954-55 Robert Devaney 1954-56 Dan Devine 1954 Burt Smith 1654-64 William Yeoman 1954-61 Everett Grandelius 1954-58 Lou Agase 1955-59 Doug Weaver 1956-57 Gordon Serr 1957-72 John Polonchek 1957-58 Carl “Buck” Nystrom 1958, ’71 George Perles 1967-71 Don Coleman 1968 Joseph Carruthers 1969-72 George Paterno 1969-70 Sherman Lewis 1969-72 Denny Stolz 1971-72 Ed Youngs 1971-72 Dan Boisture 1959-66 Henry Bullough 1959-69 Cal Stoll 1959-68 Vince Carillot 1960-68 John McVay 1962-64 Edwin Rutherford 1965-72 Al Dorow 1965-70 Dave Smith 1967-70 Woody Widenhofer 1969-70 Jimmy Raye 1972 Herb Paterra 1972
1973 1973-75 1973-75 1973-75 1973-75 1973-75 1973-75 1973-75 1973-75 1974-75
FRANK “MUDDY” WATERS Head Coach / 1980-82
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1954 MSU Coaching Staff Front Row (from left): John Kobs, Hugh Duffy Daugherty, Bob Devaney and Dan Devine. Back Row (from left): Everett “Sonny” Grandelius, Burt Smith, Don Mason and Bill Yeoman. Four members of the 1954 staff have been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame: Daugherty, Devaney, Devine and Yeoman.
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ALL GAMES 28 Began with a 33-14 win over William & Mary in East Lansing on Oct. 14, 1950, and ended with a 6-0 loss at Purdue on Oct. 24, 1953. (Teams coached by Biggie Munn.)
109 104 103 100 93 74 74 69 65 62 62 62 60 60 59 59 58 58 58 57 56
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Began with a 52-0 win over Olivet in East Lansing on Oct. 19, 1912, and ended with a 3-0 loss to Michigan in East Lansing on Oct. 17, 1914. (Teams coached by John Macklin.)
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Began with a 38-14 win over Stanford in East Lansing on Oct. 8, 1955, and ended with a 20-13 loss at Illinois on Oct. 27, 1956. (Teams coached by Duffy Daugherty.)
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Began with a 26-14 victory at Iowa on Oct. 5, 2013, and ended with a 46-27 loss at Oregon on Sept. 6, 2014. (Teams coached by Mark Dantonio.)
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Began with a 13-3 victory over UCLA in East Lansing on Sept. 18, 1965, and ended with a 14-12 loss to UCLA in the Rose Bowl Jan. 1, 1966. (Teams coached by Duffy Daugherty.)
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Began with a 24-15 victory at Michigan on Oct. 14, 1978, and ended with a 27-3 loss at Notre Dame on Sept. 29, 1979. (Teams coached by Darryl Rogers.)
BIG TEN GAMES 16 Began with a 22-12 win over Illinois in East Lansing on Oct. 2, 1965, and ended with a 21-0 loss at Minnesota on Oct. 21, 1967. (Teams coached by Duffy Daugherty.) 13
Began with a 26-10 victory at Minnesota on Nov. 24, 2012, and ended with a 49-37 loss to Ohio State in East Lansing on Nov. 8, 2014. (Teams coached by Mark Dantonio.)
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Began with a 24-15 win at Michigan on Oct. 14, 1978, and ended with a 21-7 loss to Michigan in East Lansing on Oct. 6, 1979. (Teams coached by Darryl Rogers.)
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Began with a 36-3 win over Northwestern in East Lansing on Oct. 15, 1988, and ended with a 10-7 loss to Michigan in East Lansing on Oct. 14, 1989. (Teams coached by George Perles.)
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Began with a 21-7 win over Illinois in East Lansing on Oct. 22, 1955, and ended with a 20-13 loss at Illinois on Oct. 27, 1956. (Teams coached by Duffy Daugherty.)
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Began with a 17-13 win at Purdue on Nov. 5, 1960, and ended with a 13-0 loss at Minnesota on Nov. 4, 1961. (Teams coached by Duffy Daugherty.)
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Began with a 31-7 win over Purdue in East Lansing on Oct. 26, 1974, and ended with a 21-0 loss to Ohio State in East Lansing on Sept. 13, 1975. (Teams coached by Denny Stolz.)
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Began with a 28-24 win at Purdue on Oct. 26, 1985, and ended with a 24-21 loss to Iowa in East Lansing on Oct. 4, 1986. (Teams coached by George Perles.)
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Began with a 28-21 win at Purdue on Oct. 28, 1989, and ended with a 12-7 loss to Iowa in East Lansing on Oct. 6, 1990. (Teams coached by George Perles.)
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Began with a 55-33 win over Purdue in East Lansing on Oct. 27, 1990, and ended with a 31-0 loss at Indiana on Oct. 5, 991. (Teams coached by George Perles.)
HOME GAMES 23* Began with a 45-0 win over Olivet on Nov. 21, 1903, and ended with a 0-0 tie to Michigan on Oct. 3, 1908. (Teams coached by Chester Brewer.) 19
Began with a 38-13 win over Oregon State on Sept. 23, 1950, and ended with 6-0 loss to Wisconsin on Oct. 2, 1954. (Teams coached by Biggie Munn.)
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Began with a 12-0 win over Alma on Oct. 7, 1911, and ended with a 3-0 loss to Michigan on Oct. 17, 1914. (Teams coached by John Macklin.)
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Began with a 35-0 win over Western State (Western Michigan) on Oct. 10, 1908, and ended with a 15-3 loss to Michigan on Oct. 14, 1911. (Teams coached by Chester Brewer and John Macklin.)
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Began with a 38-14 win over Western Michigan on Sept. 4, 2010, and ended with a 20-3 loss to Notre Dame on Sept. 15, 2012. (Teams coached by Mark Dantonio.)
MSU 109, Olivet 0 MSU 104, Hillsdale 0 MSU 103, Kalamazoo 0 MSU 100, Ripon 0 MSU 93, Alma 0 MSU 74, Alma 0 MSU 74, Adrian 0 MSU 75, Akron 6 MSU 77, Alma 12 MSU 76, Northwestern 14 MSU 68, Marquette 6 MSU 62, Olivet 0 MSU 66, Hillsdale 6 MSU 60, Alma 0 MSU 73, Eastern Michigan 14 MSU 59, North Central 0 MSU 58, Toledo 0 MSU 58, DePauw 0 MSU 58, Kalamazoo 0 MSU 57, Alma 0 MSU 62, Allison 6
Oct. 30, 1920 Oct. 29, 1904 Sept. 29, 1928 Nov. 7, 1931 Sept. 24, 1932 Sept. 26, 1931 Oct. 19, 1929 Oct. 31, 1914 Oct. 9, 1915 Nov. 18, 1989 Nov. 6, 1915 Nov. 19, 1910 Oct. 12, 1918 Oct. 10, 1914 Sept. 20, 2014 Sept. 26, 1924 Nov. 8, 1925 Oct. 26, 1912 Nov. 26, 1904 Oct. 11, 1913 Oct. 22, 1898
MSU’S LARGEST MARGIN OF DEFEAT 119 63 55 54 53 52 48 48 48 46 46 42 42 42 42 41 41 40 40 40 39 39 39 39
Michigan 119, MSU 0 Michigan 63, MSU 0 Michigan 55, MSU 0 Penn State 61, MSU 7 Notre Dame 53, MSU 0 Michigan 55, MSU 3 Michigan 55, MSU 7 Notre Dame 48, MSU 0 Michigan 55, MSU 7 Michigan 49, MSU 3 Michigan 46, MSU 0 Alabama 49, MSU 7 Michigan 42, MSU 0 Ohio State 42, MSU 0 UCLA 56, MSU 14 Nebraska 55, MSU 14 Iowa 41, MSU 0 Nebraska 50, MSU 10 Michigan 40, MSU 0 Notre Dame 40, MSU 0 Notre Dame 49, MSU 10 Detroit 39, MSU 0 Michigan 39, MSU 0 Michigan 39, MSU 0
Oct. 8, 1902 Nov. 4, 1922 Sept. 27, 1947 Nov. 23, 2002 Oct. 15, 1898 Oct. 9, 1926 Nov. 9, 1946 Nov. 24, 1921 Oct. 12, 1911 Nov. 2, 2002 Oct. 12, 1907 Jan. 1, 2011 Oct. 8, 1983 Oct. 27, 1979 Sept. 28, 1974 Sept. 7, 1996 Nov. 22, 1980 Sept. 9, 1995 Sept. 29, 1945 Sept. 29, 1899 Sept. 21, 1991 Nov. 10, 1928 Oct. 3, 1925 Oct. 12, 1898
MSU’S ALL-TIME RECORD BY POINTS When scoring less than 10: 30-212-27 (.162) When scoring 10-20 points: 153-148-11 (.508) When scoring 21-30 points: 174-59-4 (.743) When scoring 31-40 points: 146-16-2 (.896) When scoring 41 or more points: 166-4-0 (.988)
* Games played at Old College Field Most Wins / In A Season
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Most Big Ten Wins / In A Season
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11* 9 9 8 8 8 8
8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
13-1-0 11-2-0 11-3-0 11-2-0 10-2-0 10-1-0 9-4-0 9-0-1 9-1-0 9-0-0 9-0-0 9-2-0
2013 2014 2011 2010 1999 1965 2008 1966 1955 1952 1951 1905
0-11-0 2-9-0 0-9-0 4-8-0 4-8-0 3-8-0 3-8-0
* includes 5 forfeits
1994 1982 1917 2006 2002 1991 1980
8-0-0 7-1-0 7-1-0 7-1-0 7-0-1 7-1-0 7-0-0 7-0-0
2013 2014 2011 2010 1987 1978 1966 1965
Most Big Ten Losses / In A Season 8* 7 7 6 6 6 6 6
0-8-0 1-7-0 2-7-0 2-6-0 2-6-0 2-6-0 2-6-1 2-6-0
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1915 #* Neno Jerry DaPrato, halfback (INS, Detroit Times) Blake Miller, end (Atlanta Constitution) 1930 Roger Grove, quarterback (B) 1935 #* Sidney Wagner, guard (UP, INS, NYS, Liberty Magazine) 1936 Arthur Brandstatter, fullback (B) 1938 * John Pingel, halfback (AP) 1949 * Lynn Chadnois, halfback (INS, UP, CP, FN, Collier’s) Donald Mason, guard (PN, FN) #* Edward Bagdon, guard (Look, UP, TSN, NYN, CP, NEA, Tele-News) 1950 * Dorne Dibble, end (Look) * Sonny Grandelius, halfback (AP, INS, CP) 1951 #* Robert Carey, end (UP, AP, TSN, NEA, NYN, B) #* Don Coleman, tackle (AP, UP, Collier’s, Look, TSN, NYN, FN, NEA, CP, Tele-News, INS, CTP, B) * Albert Dorow, quarterback (INS) James Ellis, halfback (CTP) 1952 * Frank Kush, guard (AP, Look, NYN, Fox Movietone, Athletic Publications, All-Catholic) * Donald McAuliffe, halfback (UP, Collier’s, FD, PN, All-Catholic) * Richard Tamburo, center (AP, CP, NEA, INS, NYN, FD, PN, Athletic Publications) Ellis Duckett, end (NBC-TV) Thomas Yewcic, quarterback (NBC-TV) James Ellis, halfback (CTP) 1953 #* Donald Dohoney, end (AP, UP, Collier’s, Look, TSN, FN, NEA, CP, NBC-TV) LeRoy Bolden, halfback (NBC-TV) Larry Fowler, guard (NBC-TV) 1955 #* Earl Morrall, quarterback (AP, Collier’s, Look, INS, TSN, PN, NBC-TV, Hearst Syndicate, Frank Leahy) #* Norman Masters, tackle (UP, Look, INS, NEA, NBC-TV, CP, Fox Movietone) Carl Nystrom, guard (Radio-TV Guide, Frank Leahy) Gerald Planutis, fullback (Jet) 1957 #* Walter Kowalczyk, halfback (FWAA, TSN, NEA, UP, CP, FCAK, NBC-TV, FD) #* Daniel Currie, center (FWAA, AP, INS, AFCA, NBC-TV) 1958 #* Sam Williams, end (UPI, AFCA, NYN, Time) 1959 * Dean Look, quarterback (FWAA, FN) 1961 David Behrman, guard (AP, FWAA) 1962 David Behrman, guard (CBS-TV) #* George Saimes, fullback (AP, UPI, FWAA, AFCA, NYN, TSN, CBS-TV, Look) Edward Budde, guard (Time) 1963 #* Sherman Lewis, halfback (AP, UPI, CP, FWAA, NYN) Earl Lattimer, guard (NYN) 1965 Robert Apisa, fullback (FN) * Ronald Goovert, linebacker (FWAA) * Clinton Jones, halfback (FWAA) * Stephen Juday, quarterback (AP) * Harold Lucas, middle guard (NEA) #* Charles Smith, defensive end (AFCA, UPI) * Eugene Washington, end (CP, FN, FD) #* George Webster, roverback (AP, NEA, AFCA, UPI, FN, NYN) 1966 Robert Apisa, fullback (FN, NYN) #* Clinton Jones, halfback (AP, CP, NEA, TSN) #* Charles Smith, defensive end (AP, UPI, FWAA, AFCA, NEA, TSN, CP, FN, NYN) * Eugene Washington, end (UPI, AFCA, TSN) #* George Webster, roverback (AP, UPI, AFCA, FWAA, NEA, TSN, CP, FN, NYN) * Jerry West, tackle (NEA) 1968 * Allen Brenner, safety (AFCA, NEA) 1969 * Ronald Saul, guard (NEA, Time, TSN) 1971 * Eric Allen, tailback (AFCA) * Brad Van Pelt, safety (UPI, FN) * Ronald Curl, tackle (AFCA) 1972 #* Brad Van Pelt, safety (AP, UPI, AFCA, FWAA, Time, TSN, US, WC, Gridiron) * Joseph DeLamielleure, guard (TSN) Billy Joe Dupree, end (Time) 1973 * William Simpson, defensive back (TSN, US) 1978 * Kirk Gibson, flanker (UPI, TSN, FN, NEA) * Mark Brammer, tight end (FWAA) 1979 Ray Stachowicz, punter (FN) 1980 Ray Stachowicz, punter (FN, NEA, WC, MSN)
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Morten Andersen, placekicker (TSN, UPI, WC) James Burroughs, defensive back (TSN) Carl Banks, linebacker (AP, UPI, TSN) Ralf Mojsiejenko, punter (TSN) Lorenzo White, tailback (AP, UPI, FWAA, WC, AFCA, TSN) Greg Montgomery, punter (FWAA) Tony Mandarich, offensive tackle (FN) Greg Montgomery, punter (FN, GNS, MTS) Lorenzo White, tailback (FN, WC, FWAA, GNS, UPI, FCAK, MTS) Tony Mandarich, offensive tackle (AP, UPI, FCAK, WC, FWAA, TSN, GNS, FN, MTS) Andre Rison, split end (GNS) Percy Snow, linebacker (TSN) Harlon Barnett, defensive back (TSN, MTS) Bob Kula, offensive tackle (FCAK, AP) Percy Snow, linebacker (FCAK, AP, UPI, FWAA, FN, TSN, WC, MTS) Flozell Adams, offensive tackle (WC) Scott Shaw, offensive guard (GNS) Robaire Smith, defensive end (WC) Paul Edinger, placekicker (AAFF) Julian Peterson, linebacker (FN) Herb Haygood, kick returner (WC, CNNSI) Charles Rogers, wide receiver (AP, FWAA, AFCA, WC, TSN, ESPN, CNNSI, CBS-SL) DeAndra Cobb, kick returner (CFN) Brandon Fields, punter (AP, FWAA, WC, SI, Rivals) Javon Ringer, running back (AP, WC) Greg Jones, linebacker (AP, FWAA, AFCA, CBS, CFN, Rivals, Phil Steele) Greg Jones, linebacker (AP, FWAA, WC, AFCA, SN, SI, CBS, Scout, Phil Steele) Jerel Worthy, defensive tackle (AP, WC, AFCA, SN, CBS, YS, NBC) Le’Veon Bell, running back (CFN) Darqueze Dennard, cornerback (AFCA, AP, Athlon, CBS, ESPN, FWAA, SI, SN, USA, WC, YS) Mike Sadler, punter (ESPN, CBS) Jack Allen, center (USA) Kurtis Drummond, safety (FWAA)
ABBREVIATIONS _____________________________________________________ * Major team selections recognized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association # Consensus All-Americans as recognized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association
AAFF AFCA AP B CBS CBS-TV CFN CNNSI CP CTP ESPN FCAK FD FN FWAA GNS INS MSN MTS NBC NBC-TV NEA NYN NYS PN SI SN TSN UP UPI US USA WC YS
All-American Football Foundation American Football Coaches Association Associated Press All-American Board CBSSports.com CBS Television Sports CollegeFootballNews.com CNN/Sports Illustrated Central Press Chicago Tribune Players ESPN.com Football Coaches Assoc. Kodak Football Digest Football News Football Writers Association of America Gannett News Service International News Service Medalist Sports News Mizlou TV Sports (Seniors) NBCSports.com NBC Television Sports Newspaper Enterprise Assoc. New York News New York Sun Paramount News Sports Illustrated.com Sporting News The Sporting News United Press United Press International Universal Sports USA TODAY Walter Camp Foundation Yahoo! Sports
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ED BAGDON #65 G | 5-10 | 200 DEARBORN, MICH.
Le’Veon Bell, who led the Big Ten and ranked third in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision in rushing at 137.9 yards per game, was named a First-Team AllAmerican by CollegeFootballNews.com in 2012. The CFN staff takes postseason bowl performances into account when selecting its All-America Teams. A first-team All-Big Ten selection (coaches and media) and Doak Walker Award semifinalist, Bell rushed 382 times for 1,793 yards and 12 touchdowns. His 1,793 rushing yards ranked fifth in the NCAA FBS and marked the second-highest single-season total in MSU history. He led the NCAA FBS in carries (382) - the third-best single-season total in school history and fourth highest in Big Ten record book. Bell accounted for 92 percent of Michigan State’s rushing yards (1,793 of 1,942) and 78 percent of its rushing attempts (382 of 492) in 2012. The 6-foot-2, 237-pound Bell was one of just four players in the NCAA FBS to
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Carl Banks earned All-America honors as a senior in 1983 from the Associated Press, United Press and The Sporting News. Named the Spartans’ MVP that season, he recorded 86 tackles, despite opponents rarely running to his side of the field, while closing out his career with 279 hits. Named as college football’s linebacker of the
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CARL BANKS #54 OLB | 6-6 | 235 FLINT, MICH.
Dave Behrman was an All-America pick as a junior in 1961 as selected by the Associated Press and Football Writers Association and his senior year by CBS-TV. The Dowagiac, Michigan, native also earned back-to-back first-team All-Big Ten honors those same seasons. Nicknamed “The Big Bear,” the 6-foot-4, 265-pounder dominated opponents with his strength. Behrman played the second-most minutes on the team in 1961 with 297 as the Spartans collected a 7-2 record and finished No. 8 in the final AP Poll. He concentrated on center in 1962 while playing 279 minutes, fourth most on the team, and was recognized with first-team All-America accolades for the second consecutive season. Behrman’s versatility enabled him to play tackle, guard and center during his career on the offensive line, and he also played on the defensive line. Behrman played on the East squad in the 1963 All-America Game in Buffalo. He also was a member of a 1963 College All-Stars team that upset the NFL Champion Green Bay Packers, 20-17, on Aug. 2, 1963, in Chicago. Drafted in the first round in 1963 by both the Buffalo Bills (AFL, No. 4 overall) and the Chicago Bears (NFL, No. 11 overall), Behrman played for the Bills from 1963-65 and for Denver in 1967.
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Ed Bagdon garnered All-America status as a senior in 1949 as chosen by Look, United Press, The Sporting News, New York News, Central Press, Newspaper Enterprise Association and Tele-News. The recipient of the 1949 Outland Trophy as the nation’s top interior lineman, he was part of a group known as “Duffy’s Toughies” who knocked holes in opposing defenses from his guard position for Spartan backs. He developed a peculiar, but effective, shoulder brush-type block that took tacklers out of the play, but permitted him to keep on his feet and on the move. Named team captain in 1949, he started every game during his varsity career. Following his stint at MSU, he played professionally with the Chicago Cardinals and Washington Redskins.
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Jack Allen was named a first-team All-American by USA TODAY his junior season in 2014. Allen, a first-team All-Big Ten selection at center by both the league’s head coaches and media, was chosen as one of six finalists for the Rimington Trophy, presented to the nation’s outstanding center. Allen became just the fourth center in Spartan history to earn first-team All-America honors, joining Dick Tamburo (1952), Dan Currie (1957) and Dave Behrman (1962). The Hinsdale, Illinois, native didn’t allow a sack all season and led the team with 17.5 dominators and ranked second with a career-best 80 knockdowns during the regular season. Allen started 11 of MSU’s 13 games at center (missed the Wyoming and Indiana games with an ankle injury). He received MSU’s Up Front Award as the team’s outstanding offensive lineman. Allen was a key reason why Michigan State allowed just 11 sacks, which ranked fewest in the Big Ten and third-fewest in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision. The Spartan offensive line cleared the way for a record-breaking offense that set school records for points (559), scoring average (43.0 ppg.), total offense (6,510 yards; 500.8 ypg.), offensive touchdowns (70), rushing touchdowns (44), rushing yards (3,057) and first downs (321). Allen was named to The Associated Press and SI.com All-Bowl Teams after MSU gained 552 total yards and 238 rushing yards - both the second-highest totals in Spartan bowl history - as the Spartans defeated No. 4 Baylor in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic, 42-41. He was selected Spartan Offensive Player of the Week after producing 11 knockdowns, including three dominators, in
Bob Apisa was an All-America selection as a sophomore in 1965 by Football News and his junior year in 1966 by Football News and the New York News. In ’65, despite missing most of the last three games due to a knee injury, he rushed for 666 yards, then the best seasonal mark turned in by a Spartan fullback, along with nine TDs. In 1966, Apisa once again was hampered by knee problems, but rushed for 445 yards and eight six-pointers. His career-high 140 yards on the ground against Michigan in a 20-7 victory earned him UPI Back of the Week honors. He finished his career as MSU’s most prolific rushing fullback with 1,343 yards in 262 attempts. A ninth-round pick of the Green Bay Packers in the ’68 NFL Draft.
Harlon Barnett captured first-team AllAmerica recognition as picked by The Sporting News as a senior in 1989. He was a primary reason that the Green and White ranked No. 1 in the Big Ten and No. 11 nationally in both rushing defense (95.4 ypg.) and total defense (280.5 ypg.). He compiled 73 stops, high among Spartan DBs, along with three pass interceptions and three fumble recoveries. One of his pass thefts was a 35-yard return for a TD against No. 2-ranked Miami. He finished his career with 154 tackles, six interceptions and 13 pass break-ups. He was chosen in the fourth round by the Cleveland Browns in the 1990 draft.
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HARLON BARNETT #36 CB | 6-0 | 192 CINCINNATI, OHIO
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Eric Allen brought home All-America honors his senior year in 1971 as chosen by the American Football Coaches Association. Allen rushed for a Big Ten-leading 1,494 yards in overall action, an MSU seasonal record that stood until 1985. In addition, Allen’s 1,283 yards on the ground in league contests established a Big Ten mark, as did his 110 points, making him the first player in Big Ten history to crack the century mark. Allen broke two NCAA records, four Big Ten marks and nine MSU records in ’71. His greatest game came against Purdue when he rushed for an NCAArecord 350 yards on 29 carries, a record that stood until 1978. Named the Big Ten’s MVP in ’71, he rushed for 100 or more yards on seven occasions and his 18 TDs represented school and Big Ten records. Career-wise, he finished as MSU’s all-time leader in rushing attempts (521) and rushing yards (2,654). Drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the fourth round of the 1972 NFL Draft, he signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL.
Morten Andersen was an All-America honoree his senior year in 1981 as chosen by The Sporting News, United Press and the Walter Camp Foundation. He was MSU’s leading scorer with 73 points on 28 PATs and 15 field goals (20 att.). He set a school and Big Ten record when he drilled a 63-yard field goal against Ohio State. In addition, opponents returned just 17 of his 56 kickoffs. Andersen closed out his college career ranked No. 1 on the MSU and Big Ten lists in field goals with 45 while holding down the top spot on the school’s all-time chart in PATs (126) and total points (261). He recorded seven field goals of 50 or more yards and three others of 49 yards. Andersen was picked by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 1982 NFL Draft.
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year by the Columbus Touchdown Club, he was named first-team All-Big Ten three times and was MSU’s first non-kicker to be named to the all-league team more than twice. He was taken in the first round (third player overall) by the New York Giants in the ’84 NFL Draft. In 1996, he was selected as a member of the MSU Centennial Super Squad as picked in a poll conducted by the Lansing State Journal.
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Flozell Adams captured first-team AllAmerica recognition as picked by the Walter Camp Foundation as a senior in 1997. The ’97 Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year, Adams started all 12 games at left tackle and helped the Spartans to a No. 24 spot nationally in rushing offense (199.5 ypg.). He also opened holes for MSU running backs who tallied 100 or more yards seven times during the season. At 6-foot-7, 330 pounds, Adams allowed only two sacks and recorded 37 pancakes. He was drafted in the second round by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1998 NFL Draft.
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produce three 200-yard rushing games in 2012; he also became only the second Spartan to post three 200-yard rushing games in a season (Lorenzo White: school-record four times in 1985). Bell recorded eight 100-yard rushing games - the second-highest single-season total in MSU history. According to STATS, Bell gained 922 of his 1,793 rushing yards (51 percent) after contact, which ranked first among all NCAA FBS running backs, and broke 16 tackles. In addition, he produced 82 first downs and 34 runs of 10 or more yards, including 13 gains of 20 or more yards. Bell ranked second in the Big Ten and 14th in the NCAA FBS in all-purpose yards, averaging 155.7 yards per game. His 2,024 all-purpose yards marked the fourthhighest single-season total in Spartan history. He also ranked among the conference leaders in rushing TDs (tied for fourth with 12) and total offense (10th at 140.2 ypg.). A complete back, his 32 receptions (167 yards) ranked fifth on the team. The Columbus, Ohio, native produced the top single-game total in the NCAA FBS in 2012 for carries (44 vs. Boise State) and eighth-most rushing yards (266 vs. Minnesota). Bell was selected Offensive Player of the Game after accounting for 187 combined yards (rushing, passing and receiving) in the Spartans’ 17-16 come-from-behind victory over TCU in the 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl. He carried 32 times for 145 yards against the Horned Frogs, with 107 of those rushing yards coming in the second half including a 4-yard TD run that gave MSU its first lead at 14-13 with 7:00 left in the fourth quarter. His 32 rushing attempts and 145 rushing yards mark the fifth-highest single-game bowl totals in Spartan history. During the 2012 regular season, Bell was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week three times (Aug. 31 vs. Boise State; Sept. 22 vs. Eastern Michigan; Nov. 24 vs. Minnesota). He rushed 35 times for a career-high 266 yards - the most by a Big Ten player in 2012 and the sixthhighest total in MSU history - and a TD in MSU’s 26-10 win at Minnesota, as the Spartans became bowl eligible for a school record sixth-straight season. Bell earned Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors after rushing for 253 yards (36 carries) - the seventh most in Spartan history and a TD in MSU’s 23-7 victory over Eastern Michigan. He was named CBSSports.com’s Heisman Player of the Week and Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week after rushing for 210 yards on a career-best 44 carries in MSU’s 17-13 victory over No. 24 Boise State in the season opener. Bell rushed for 3,346 yards and 33 TDs in 40 career games. He finished his career ranked among MSU’s all-time leaders in rushing TDs (sixth with 33), rushing attempts (sixth with 671), rushing yards (seventh with 3,346) and all-purpose yards (ninth with 4,114). Bell had 12 career 100-yard rushing games, which is eighth most in MSU history. Bell also had 78 career receptions for 531 yards (6.8 avg.) and one score. Bell was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round (No. 48 overall) of the 2013 National Football League Draft. LEROY BOLDEN #39 HB | 5-7 | 163 FLINT, MICH. LeRoy Bolden distinguished himself as an All-American his junior season in 1953 as picked by NBC-TV. Bolden paced the squad in rushing with 691 yards and scoring with 48 points. His running helped MSU to a Rose Bowl appearance in the school’s first year of Big Ten play, especially in games against Minnesota and No. 16-ranked Ohio State where he registered three TDs vs. both foes while rushing for 145 and 128 yards, respectively. An all-around performer, he was a standout in the secondary and on special teams as a returner. At the conclusion of his career, he stood No. 2 on the school’s all-time list in total touchdowns (26) and total points (156).
MARK BRAMMER #91 TE | 6-4 | 225 TRAVERSE CITY, MICH. Mark Brammer landed All-America honors as a junior in 1978 as selected by the Football Writers Association, the only Big Ten gridder to earn that distinction that season. He grabbed 33 aerials for 360 yards and two TDs in ’78, and was a key part of MSU’s most productive offense ever—ranking No. 1 in the Big Ten in passing, scoring (No. 3 nationally at 37.4 ppg.) and total offense (No. 3 nationally at 481.3 ypg.). Started every game from his sophomore through senior years. Finished his career No. 3 on the school’s all-time receptions list with 107. Picked by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the 1980 NFL Draft. ART BRANDSTATTER #31 FB | 5-11 | 175 ECORSE, MICH. Art Brandstatter drew All-America acclaim as a senior in 1936 as selected by the All-American Board. Brandstatter was part of a Michigan State program that compiled a 20-4-2 record during his varsity career. He was selected to the 1961 Silver Anniversary All-America Team by Sports Illustrated. One of his great moments took place in 1935 when a 59-yard run in the fourth quarter against highly-ranked Temple set up the winning TD in a 12-7 decision. ALLEN BRENNER #86 DB | 6-1 | 194 NILES, MICH. Allen Brenner, one of college football’s most talented two-way players in the late 1960s, earned three letters at Michigan State from 1966-68, while playing wide receiver and safety for legendary head coach Duffy Daugherty. As a senior in 1968, Brenner earned First-Team All-America honors from the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA). In addition, he was a unanimous firstteam All-Big Ten selection as a defensive back by The Associated Press and United Press International and a second-team all-conference pick on offense as an end by UPI. Brenner ranked fifth on the Spartans in tackles with 63 (31 solos, 32 assists), including a team-leading eight TD-saving stops. He also intercepted two passes. Brenner finished second on the team in receptions with 25 for 413 yards (16.5 avg.) and one TD. He had two 100-yard receiving games in 1968: six catches for a career-best 153 yards against Baylor and six receptions for 101 yards at Northwestern. The 1968 team MVP played 449 out of a possible 600 minutes. Brenner recorded 12 tackles and an interception in MSU’s 21-17 victory over fifth-ranked Notre Dame in 1968, including three TD-saving stops. His biggest stop against the Irish came in the game’s final minute on a fourth-and-goal play from the Spartan 2, as Brenner dropped Terry Hanratty for a 3-yard loss and forced a fumble to preserve the win. The 6-foot-1, 196-pound Brenner closed out his career listed second in MSU’s record book in both receptions (73) and receiving yards (1,232), trailing only Gene Washington. He was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection (1966-68) and two-time Academic All-American (1966 – second team; 1968 – first team). Following his senior season, he played in three postseason all-star games: East-West Shrine Game, Hula Bowl and Senior Bowl. Brenner was selected by the New York Giants in the seventh round (No. 170 overall) in the 1969 National Football League Draft. He spent two years with the Giants (1969-70) and seven seasons in the Canadian Football League (Hamilton TigerCats, 1971-74; Winnipeg Blue Bombers, 1975; Ottawa
Rough Riders, 1975-77). In 1996, he was named to the Lansing State Journal’s MSU Centennial Super Squad. ED BUDDE #79 OT | 6-4 | 243 DETROIT, MICH. Ed Budde was afforded All-America accolades as a senior in 1962 as picked by Time Magazine. Possessing both fine agility and speed, his blocking prowess helped MSU to a No. 2 national ranking in total rushing yardage. Following his senior year, he was the captain of the 1963 College All-Star team that defeated the Green Bay Packers. A first-round draft pick of both the Dallas Stars of the American Football League and the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL, he enjoyed a 14-year career with the Kansas City Chiefs, earning All-Pro recognition seven times. JAMES BURROUGHS #28 CB | 6-1 | 190 PAHOKEE, FLA. James Burroughs captured All-America honors as a senior in 1981 as picked by The Sporting News. After sitting out the 1980 season due to academic reasons, he bounced back in strong fashion to post 46 tackles while registering a then-MSU single-season record of 13 pass break-ups. Burroughs was part of a Spartan defense that ranked No. 1 in the Big Ten in pass defense in 1981. He was a first-team All-Big Ten choice as picked by the league’s coaches in 1981. He finished his collegiate career with 119 tackles and held the school record for pass break-ups with 28. Picked in the third round by Buffalo in the 1982 NFL Draft. ROBERT CAREY #88 E | 6-5 | 215 CHARLEVOIX, MICH. A great all-around athlete, Robert Carey was selected as an All-American as a senior in 1951 by the Associated Press, United Press, The Sporting News, Newspaper Enterprise Association, New York News and the All-American Board. MSU’s leading receiver for three-straight years, he hauled in 20 aerials for 263 yards and three TDs in ’51. Career-wise, he finished with 65 receptions for 1,074 yards and 14 TDs, with all three totals representing then school career records. In MSU’s 24-20 come-from-behind win at Ohio State, Carey caught four passes for 50 yards, converted three PATs and made a 24-yard field goal. Against Colorado, in his final collegiate game, he caught five passes for 104 yards and two touchdowns in a 45-7 win. He is just one of 10 athletes in the history of MSU to have earned nine varsity letters. He played professionally with the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears. In 1996, he was named to MSU’s Centennial Super Squad (Pre-Big Ten Era). LYNN CHANDNOIS #14 HB | 6-2 | 195 FLINT, MICH. Lynn Chandnois was an All-America pick as a senior in 1949 as chosen by the International News Service, United Press, Central Press, Football News and Collier’s. One of the great two-way performers of his day, Chandnois rushed for a school-record 885 yards on 129 carries. Chandnois also intercepted seven enemy pass attempts, returning those thefts a total of 183 yards (tops in the nation). He paced the club in scoring with 60 points and rushed for over 100 yards in four contests that season, including a career-high 163 yards against Arizona. In the 75-0 win over the Wildcats, he sprinted 90 yards for
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Joe DeLamielleure gained All-America honors as a senior in 1972 as selected by The Sporting News. He helped the Spartans rank No. 2 in the Big Ten (conference games) in rushing with a mark of 260.6 yards per contest. He was chosen as UPI’s Midwest Lineman of the Week against Purdue. He also played a key role in helping the Spartans rush for 334 yards in a 19-12 victory over No. 5 Ohio State. A three-year starter and two-time first-team All-Big Ten choice, he was part of an offensive line that helped Eric Allen rush for a then NCAA-record 350 yards vs. Purdue in 1971. Tabbed by Buffalo in the first round of the 1973 NFL Draft, he enjoyed a 14-year pro career, earning All-Pro honors on six occasions. DeLamielleure was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
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Jerry DaPrato was an All-American his senior year in 1915 as picked by the International News Service and Detroit Times. A strong runner, one of his favorite devices was a straight arm to ward off would-be tacklers. DaPrato led the nation in scoring, running for 15 touchdowns, booting 28 extra points and converting two field goals for a total of 124 points. He accounted for 153 yards in a 24-0 win over Michigan and recorded 32 points in two games during the ’15 campaign.
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Don Coleman was MSU’s first unanimous All-American as a senior in 1951 as picked by the Associated Press, United Press, Collier’s, Look, The Sporting News, New York News, Football News, Newspaper Enterprise Association, All-American Board, International News Service, Chicago Tribune Players and Central Press. Although just 185 pounds, Coleman used his quickness and technique to become a devastating blocker. The squad’s MVP in ’51, he finished runner-up to Jim Weatherall (Oklahoma) in the voting for the Outland Trophy. Known as the “60-minute man,” Coleman stood out on defense and special teams. Against Penn State, he made every tackle on MSU’s kickoffs and punts. Against Michigan, he made eight key blocks which enabled teammates to go for long gains. Coleman became the first Spartan player ever to have his jersey retired (No. 78) and was called by former head coach Biggie Munn “the finest lineman ever to play for Michigan State.” He was chosen to the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame in 1975 and was a member of MSU’s Centennial Super Squad (Pre-Big Ten) as chosen by the Lansing State Journal in August of 1996.
Dan Currie was an All-American his senior year in 1957 as selected by the Associated Press, Football Writers Association, International News Service, Football Coaches Association and NBC-TV. A stalwart performer on both sides of the ball, Currie’s blocking helped the Spartans to a No. 1 ranking among Big Ten squads in both total offense and scoring. Defensively, he was the catalyst from his linebacker post of a brigade that stood No. 1 in the league in rushing defense and total defense. He was team MVP of the ’57 unit that claimed a No. 3 national ranking. Named as the outstanding college player in ’57 by the Football Coaches Association, he was drafted in the first round by the Green Bay Packers in 1958. He earned NFL All-Pro honors twice at linebacker with the Packers during a seven year stint.
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DAN CURRIE #55 C | 6-3 | 225 DETROIT, MICH.
Darqueze Dennard became Michigan State’s first unanimous All-America cornerback his senior season in 2013. The Dry Branch, Georgia, native also became the first Spartan to win the Jim Thorpe Award, which is given annually to the nation’s best defensive back. In addition, Dennard was selected recipient of the Jack Tatum Award, presented to college football’s best defensive back by The Touchdown Club of Columbus. Named one of five finalists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy (presented to the nation’s top defensive player by the Football Writers Association of America), the 5-11, 197-pound Dennard was chosen the Tatum-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year and earned first-team All-Big Ten honors for the second year in a row in 2013. A unanimous first-team All-Big Ten pick by the coaches, he was named Big Ten Defensive MVP by ESPN.com and CollegeFootballNews.com. Dennard finished the season ranked fourth on the team with a career-high 62 tackles, including 3.5 for loss (8 yards). He led the team and ranked sixth in the Big Ten with 14 passes defended, and also tied for the team lead with four interceptions and 10 pass break-ups. Dennard was one of the main reasons Michigan State finished No. 1 in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision in pass efficiency defense (92.3 rating), No. 2 in total defense (252.2 ypg.) and No. 3 in pass defense (165.6 ypg.). He was named to ESPN.com’s Big Ten AllBowl Team after helping the Spartan defense limit No. 5 Stanford to its third-lowest offensive output of the season in the 24-20 victory over the Cardinal in the 100th Rose Bowl Game; the Cardinal threw for just 143 yards, its second-lowest total of the season. He also produced three stops, including a 2-yard tackle for loss. Dennard recorded three tackles, two pass break-ups and forced a fumble in Michigan State’s 34-24 win over No. 2 Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game. On Senior Day against Minnesota in his last appearance at Spartan Stadium, Dennard tied his career high with nine tackles and also broke up a pass. He recorded a career-best nine tackles and an interception in MSU’s 30-6 victory at Northwestern, as the Spartans claimed the Big Ten Legends Division title for the second time in three seasons. Dennard produced an impressive all-around effort in the win over No. 23 Michigan, as MSU held the Wolverines out of the end zone for the second consecutive season. He picked off a Devin Gardner pass at the 3-yard line in the fourth quarter, and also forced a fumble and collected four tackles against the Wolverines. He was selected Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after recording eight tackles and a careerhigh two interceptions in MSU’s 26-14 win at Iowa. A three-year starter, Dennard collected 167 tackles and 30 passes defended (20 pass break-ups, 10 interceptions) in 44 career games, including 40 starts (29 consecutive to close out career). Dennard finished his career ranked tied for 11th in MSU history with 10 interceptions. He was selected in the first round (No. 24 overall) of the 2014 National Football League Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, becoming the first Spartan to be chosen in the first round since 2002 and the first Spartan defensive back picked in the first round since 1961.
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DeAndra Cobb, a first-team All-America selection by Collegefootballnews.com, led the Big Ten and ranked No. 11 in the NCAA in kickoff returns with his 27.2-yard average in 2003. His 763 kickoff return yards rank fourth on Michigan State’s single-season chart. Cobb returned five kickoffs for 167 yards (33.4 avg.) vs. Ohio State, including a 93-yard runback for a touchdown in the third quarter. It marked the first kickoff return for a TD allowed by the Buckeyes since 1984 when Michigan State’s Larry Jackson returned a kick 93 yards. Cobb set a Spartan single-season record with his third runback for a score, breaking the mark (two TDs) previously shared by Herb Haygood (2001), Derrick Mason (1995) and Derek Hughes (1979). His three kickoff returns for TDs also tied the NCAA I-A single-season record shared by Texas A&M’s Leeland McElroy (1993), New Mexico’s Terance Mathis (1989), Tennessee’s Willie Gault (1980), Southern Cal’s Anthony Davis (1974), Purdue’s Stan Brown (1970) and San Francisco’s Forrest Hall (1946). The 5-foot-10, 186-pound Cobb also scored on kickoff returns of 100 yards vs. Minnesota and 94 yards vs. Rutgers. His 100yard runback against Minnesota tied the Spartan record for longest return (Herb Haygood vs. Iowa, 2001; Derrick Mason vs. LSU, 1995, and Penn State, 1994; and Derek Hughes vs. Oregon, 1979). In two seasons (2003-04), Cobb returned 64 kickoffs for 1,632 yards and four TDs. His career 25.5-yard kickoff return average ranks sixth on the Big Ten’s all-time list. He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft.
Ron Curl was an All-America choice as a senior in 1971 as picked by the American Football Coaches Association. The 6-foot-1, 250-pounder ranked third on the squad in hits with 89, including a team-high seven tackles for losses. One of his big outings that season was a 10-tackle performance vs. ninth-ranked Ohio State in a 17-10 win, ending a 16-game conference win streak by the Buckeyes. A two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection, he finished his three-year career with 204 stops, including 25 career tackles for losses, then No. 1 on MSU’s all-time chart. Drafted in the 12th round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1972.
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a TD, still the longest rushing play in Spartan history. He played 55 minutes or better in six games while going all 60 in two outings. He closed out his career in the No. 1 spot in a variety of career categories at MSU, including rushing with 2,103 yards, total touchdowns with 30 (currently No. 6) and in points with 180. His 20 career interceptions are still the all-time MSU standard as is his 410 pass interception return yards. A No. 1 pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers, he played with that franchise until 1957.
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DON DOHONEY #80 E | 6-1 | 193 ANN ARBOR, MICH. Don Dohoney was an All-America choice as a senior in 1953 as picked by the Associated Press, United Press, Collier’s, Look, The Sporting News, Football News, Central Press, Newspaper Enterprise Association and NBC-TV. A captain of the ’53 Spartans, his play at defensive end helped the Spartans hold five of their nine regular-season opponents to less than 10 points. Dohoney drew acclaim for his performance against Minnesota and All-America back Paul Giel by holding him to just 23 rushing yards in 20 attempts in a 21-0 win. MSU posted a 27-1 won-lost slate during the three years that he lettered. AL DORROW #47 QB | 6-0 | 175 IMLAY CITY, MICH. Al Dorow, who quarterbacked the Spartans to a perfect 9-0 record and the 1951 National Championship, earned First-Team All-America honors from the International News Service. As a senior in 1951, Dorow completed 64-of-114 throws for 842 yards and nine TDs while producing wins over three ranked opponents: No. 17 Michigan (25-0 in Ann Arbor), No. 7 Ohio State (24-20 in Columbus) and No. 11 Notre Dame (35-0 in East Lansing). Facing a 20-10 fourth-quarter deficit at Ohio State, Dorow threw a 3-yard TD pass to Paul Ekker and scored on a 28-yard reception from Tom Yewcic on a fourth-and-6 play as the Spartans rallied to record their ninth-straight win, 24-20. He earned United Press International’s Midwest Back of the Week honors after completing 11-of-17 passes for 112 yards and two TDs in MSU’s shutout win over Notre Dame. Born Nov. 15, 1929, in Imlay City, Michigan, Dorow earned three letters from 1949-51 for legendary head coach Clarence “Biggie” Munn. As a two-year starter at quarterback, he compiled a 17-1 career record, including back-to-back Top 10 finishes in 1950-51. The 6-foot, 175-pound Dorow won his last 15 starts in a row. He finished his collegiate career as Michigan State’s all-time leader in pass completions (125), pass attempts (259), passing yards (1,875) and touchdown passes (19). Dorow accounted for 26 total TDs, including four scoring runs and three TD receptions. After graduation, Dorow played football at Bolling Field Air Base in Washington, D.C., where he was voted top player in the Air Force Service in 1954. A third-round draft pick by the Washington Redskins in 1952, he spent seven years in the National/American Football League (Washington, 1954-56; Philadelphia, 1957; New York Titans, 196061; and Buffalo, 1962). Dorow made two Pro Bowl appearances (1956 and 1961) and led the AFL with 26 TD passes in 1960. In addition, he spent two seasons in the Canadian Football League, playing for British Columbia (1958-59) and Toronto (1959). DORNE DIBBLE #82 E | 6-2 | 198 ADRIAN, MICH. Dorne Dibble was an All-American as a senior in 1950 as selected by Look Magazine. A talented receiver, he stood out at the defensive end, helping MSU hold opponents to an average of just 97 yards on the ground while finishing with an 8-1 record. During his two years, Dibble caught a total of 16 passes for 363 yards and five TDs. A third-round draft choice of the Detroit Lions, he starred as a receiver there from 1953-57.
KURTIS DRUMMOND #27 S | 6-1 | 202 MASURY, OHIO Kurtis Drummond earned first-team All-America honors from the Football Writers Association of America his senior year in 2014. He became just the fifth safety in program history to earn first-team AllAmerica honors, joining Jim Ellis, 1951-52; Allen Brenner, 1968; Brad Van Pelt, 1971-72; and Bill Simpson, 1973. Drummond also became the first two-time All-Big Ten First Team safety at MSU since John Miller (1988-89) and just the fifth in school history (Drummond, Miller, Phil Parker: 1983-84-85, Thomas Hannon: 1975-76, and Van Pelt). In addition, he was the second Spartan to be named the Tatum-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year. He also shared the MSU Downtown Coaches Club Award as the outstanding senior on defense with defensive end Marcus Rush. The Masury, Ohio, native led the Spartans in tackles (72), interceptions (4), pass break-ups (11) and passes defended (15). Drummond also led the secondary with five tackles for loss (15 yards). His career-high 15 passes defended tied for first in the Big Ten. He also ranked among the conference leaders in pass breakups (second) and interceptions (seventh). Drummond anchored a Spartan secondary that ranked among the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision leaders in interceptions (10th with 18) and passing efficiency defense (21st with 113.1 rating). Drummond, who was elected a co-captain at the beginning of the season, started a team-best 34 consecutive games at free safety to close his career. The four-year letterman recorded 233 tackles in 52 career games and finished his career ranked among MSU’s all-time leaders in interceptions (tied for seventh with 12), passes defended (11th with 33) and interception return yards (12th with 148). His career totals also included 14 tackles for losses (60 yards), three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. ELLIS DUCKETT #32 E | 5-10 | 176 FLINT, MICH. Ellis Duckett was an All-America pick as a sophomore in 1952 as chosen by NBC-TV. The speedy receiver paced the squad with 10 receptions for 325 yards and five TDs. Duckett broke the heart of Texas A&M by catching two passes for 127 yards and two scores in a 47-18 Spartan win. One of his catches was an 81-yarder, then the second-longest completion in MSU history. Duckett will be forever remembered for his blocked punt that he returned for a TD in the 1954 Rose Bowl that turned the tide in the Spartans’ favor (MSU trailed by a 14-0 margin at the time) en route to a 28-20 win over UCLA. He finished his career with 27 receptions for 575 yards and 10 touchdowns. BILLY JOE DUPREE #89 TE | 6-4 | 216 WEST MONROE, LA. Billy Joe DuPree was an All-American as a senior in 1972 as chosen by Time Magazine. Playing in a runoriented attack, he led the Spartans in receptions with 23 for 406 yards. During his final campaign, he grabbed eight passes against Southern Cal, then tying for the second-highest total by a Spartan player in a single game, for 134 yards. He closed out his career in the No. 3 spot on MSU’s career reception list with 69. Chosen in the first round by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1973 NFL Draft, he enjoyed a fine 10-year pro career, earning all-league honors on three occasions.
PAUL EDINGER #1 PK | 5-10 | 175 LAKELAND, FLA. Paul Edinger earned first-team AllAmerica honors in 1998 from the AllAmerican Football Foundation, the only all-star lineup selected after the postseason bowl games. As a junior, he led the Big Ten and ranked third in the NCAA in field goals at 2.0 made per game. Edinger connected on a school single-season record 22-of-26 field-goal attempts (.846), including eightof-nine field-goal tries from 40-plus yards. He converted a Spartan-record 13-straight field goals during a fourgame stretch. The 5-foot-10, 175-pounder from Lakeland, Florida, tied the school’s single-game record for field goals with five each vs. Northwestern and top-ranked Ohio State. Edinger ranks among MSU’s all-time leaders in field goals made (third with 46) and scoring (seventh with 213 points). He was one of only four placekickers selected in the 2000 NFL Draft, going in the sixth round to the Chicago Bears. JAMES ELLIS #11 DB | 5-11 | 175 SAGINAW, MICH. A standout both as a return specialist and as defensive back, James Ellis was named to the Chicago Tribune Players All-America defensive team as a safety both as a sophomore (1951) and junior (1952). During the 1951 season, he picked off six passes while returning 24 punts a total of 305 yards. He returned 10 kicks an average of 24 yards and turned in a 79-yard effort against Michigan, then the second longest in MSU annals. Ellis returned punts for touchdowns in back-to-back contests vs. Penn State (57 yards) and Pittsburgh (54). In ’52, he recovered four fumbles and was credited with seven touchdownsaving tackles. In addition, Ellis picked off a pair of passes while returning 17 punts a total of 148 yards, including a 59-yarder for a score vs. Syracuse. He closed out his career in the No. 1 spot on MSU’s career ladder in kickoff return yards (515) and punt return yards (619). BRANDON FIELDS #8 P | 6-6 | 234 TOLEDO, OHIO Brandon Fields, a consensus AllAmerica selection as a sophomore, led the nation in punting with his 47.9-yard average in 2004. The Toledo, Ohio, native earned first-team All-America honors from the Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), Walter Camp, SI.com and Rivals.com. Fields, a first-team All-Big Ten selection by the league’s media panel and finalist for the Ray Guy Award, led the nation in punting for 12 weeks during the 2004 regular season, including the last 11 in a row. He hit 23 punts 50 or more yards and had 13 kicks downed inside the opponent’s 20-yard line. The 6-foot-6, 234-pound Fields averaged 51.0 yards on four punts vs. Wisconsin, including a 49-yarder that went out of bounds at the Badger 4 late in the third quarter. Fields averaged 54.0 yards on three punts vs. Ohio State, including a 62-yarder in the third quarter that was downed at the OSU 1-yard line. He averaged 55.7 yards on three punts vs. Illinois, including two kicks downed inside the Illini 20. Fields averaged 53.0 yards on four punts vs. Indiana, including a season-long 65-yarder, with two kicks downed inside the Hoosier 20. He averaged 55.3 yards on six punts vs. Central Michigan, including a 62-yarder. His 45.0-yard punting average ranks No. 2 on MSU’s all-time list and No. 3 in Big Ten history. Fields was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft.
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Clinton Jones claimed All-America status as a junior in 1965 as chosen by the Football Writers Association and in 1966 by the Associated Press, The Sporting News, Central Press and the Newspaper Enterprise Association. As a junior, he rushed for a teamhigh 787 yards and 10 TDs. He recorded 74 points, which ranked 13th nationally. His 68 points in Big Ten contests placed him No. 1 among the league’s players and included a school-record tying four-TD game vs. Iowa. As a senior, he chalked up a team-leading 784 yards rushing and led the league in that department for conference contests (593 yards). Against Iowa, he set a then school and Big Ten record in rushing yards with 268, which included scoring jaunts of 79 and 70 yards. Jones was drafted in the first round by the Minnesota Vikings in 1967. He is a member of the 2015 College Football Hall of Fame Class.
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Sonny Grandelius was an All-America selection his senior year in 1950 as chosen by the Associated Press, International News Service and Central Press. Grandelius rushed for a then school-record 1,023 yards and 11 TDs on 163 carries, making him just the 17th back in the history of college football to crack the 1,000-yard mark. Grandelius recorded five contests of 100-plus rushing yards and his 184 yards against Oregon State stood as an MSU single-game record until 1962. The team’s leading scorer with 72 points (12 TDs), he was named the squad’s MVP. Career-wise, he rushed for 1,692 yards and his 6.1 yards per rush average is still
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Herb Haygood, who ranked ninth in the NCAA in kickoff returns with his 27.6yard average, was named to the Walter Camp and CNNSI.com All-America Teams. Haygood, the first kick returner ever to be selected for the Walter Camp All-America Team, led the NCAA in kickoff returns for three straight weeks, from Oct. 14-Nov. 3. The 6-foot, 190-pound wide receiver from Sarasota, Florida, was one of only four players in NCAA I-A football to return two kickoffs for touchdowns in 2001. Haygood scored on kickoff returns of 84 yards vs. Northwestern and 100 yards vs. Iowa. He became the first player in Michigan State’s 105-year football history to return kickoffs for scores in back-to-back games and his 100-yard runback against Iowa tied the Spartan record for longest return. His 1,770 career kickoff return yards rank second on MSU’s all-time list. Haygood was selected in the fifth round (No. 144 overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.
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Ron Goovert was an All-America honoree as a senior in 1965 as chosen by Look Magazine. Though just 205 pounds, Goovert possessed solid instincts and Coach Duffy Daugherty said of him, “I feel that Ron was the best college linebacker in the country. I wouldn’t have traded him for anyone.” In a key game against No. 6 Purdue, Goovert intercepted a Boilermaker pass attempt on PU’s first scoring threat while coming up with a key sack that helped lead to MSU’s winning TD in a tight 14-10 decision. Following his college career, he spent two seasons on the roster of the Detroit Lions.
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A three-year letterman, Roger Grove was honored by the All-America Board of Football in 1930. The 185-pound senior quarterback from Sturgis, Michigan, led the Spartans to a 5-1-2 record. Grove gained a reputation as one of the Midwest’s top punters. He averaged nearly 40 yards per punt in a scoreless tie at Michigan. He scored on a 35-yard run in a 32-0 win over Cincinnati. Grove played perhaps his best all-around game in a 14-7 Homecoming victory over Colgate, returning a fumble 36 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter and intercepting a pass late in the fourth quarter. He helped control field position in a scoreless tie in the ’30 season finale, pinning Detroit inside its own 15-yard line several times. Grove also earned All-America honors as a basketball player, leading the Spartans in scoring as both a junior and senior. He became a five-year starter for the National Football League’s Green Bay Packers, playing halfback, quarterback and safety. As a rookie, Grove helped the Packers win the 1931 World Championship. A field captain, he ranked as the NFL’s second-leading receiver in 1933 with 17 catches for 215 yards.
Greg Jones earned consensus AllAmerica honors as both a junior and senior, becoming the first Spartan to accomplish that feat in back-to-back seasons since defensive end Charles “Bubba” Smith and roverback George Webster in 196566. As a junior, Jones led the Big Ten and ranked third in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision with 154 tackles. In 2009, he earned First-Team All-America honors from The Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America, American Football Coaches Association, CollegeFootballNews.com, Rivals.com, CBSSports.com and Phil Steele. In addition, Jones was named recipient of the 2009 Linebacker Trophy (National Linebacker of the Year) by the College Football Performance Awards. He also was recognized as the nation’s No. 1 linebacker by CollegeFootballNews.com. As a junior, Jones ranked third in the NCAA FBS in tackles per game (11.8). The 2009 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year finished among the conference leaders in sacks (fifth) and tackles for loss (10th). His 154 tackles marked the seventh-best single-season total in MSU history. Jones led the team in tackles (154 total), tackles for loss (14.0 for 69 yards), sacks (9.0 for 53 yards) and production points (282) as a junior. He reached double-figure tackles nine times in 2009, including a career-high 15 stops each vs. Central Michigan and Penn State. As a senior, the 6-foot-1, 240-pound Jones also became Michigan State’s ninth unanimous All-America selection and the first since wide receiver Charles Rogers in 2002. In 2010, he earned First-Team All-America honors from AP, Sporting News, FWAA, Walter Camp Football Foundation, AFCA, SI.com, CBSSports.com, Scout.com and Phil Steele. Jones was the only repeat selection from the 2009 AP All-America First Team. He became only the second Spartan player ever to earn AP First-Team All-America honors in backto-back seasons, joining Webster (1965-66). Jones also became MSU’s seventh three-time first-team All-Big Ten selection and the first since punter Brandon Fields (2003, 2004 and 2006). As a senior, he led the Spartans in tackles (106), tackles for loss (10 for 20 yards), forced fumbles (3), quarterback hurries (6) and production points (219). Jones became the first Spartan to reach the 100-tackle milestone in three straight seasons since Percy Snow (1987-89). The 2010 team MVP anchored a Spartan defensive unit that ranked fifth in the Big Ten and No. 37 in the NCAA FBS in rushing defense, allowing 133.7 yards per game. A model of consistency, Jones led the team in tackles in 31 of the last 39 games and became only the second player in MSU history to lead the Spartans in tackles for four-straight seasons (linebacker Dan Bass, 1976-79). The 2010 team MVP posted a season-high 14 stops in a 26-6 Homecoming victory over Illinois, earning Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors. Jones, who recorded two interceptions, four tackles and forced a fumble in MSU’s 45-7 victory over Northern Colorado, was named Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week. The Cincinnati, Ohio, native started 46 of 52 career games, including 40 consecutive starting assignments. Jones made 465 career tackles, including 46.5 for losses (160 yards) and 16.5 sacks (93 yards). He ranks among MSU’s all-time leaders in tackles for loss (second), total tackles (third) and sacks (sixth). Jones produced double-figure tackles 20 times in his career. He was selected by the New York Giants in the sixth round (No. 185 overall) of the 2011 National Football League Draft.
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One of the great receivers in MSU history, Kirk Gibson was an AllAmerican as a senior in 1978 as chosen by United Press, The Sporting News, Football News and the Newspaper Enterprise Association. Gibson hauled in 42 receptions for a teamhigh 806 yards, then No. 1 on the school’s seasonal list. He paced all Big Ten players in receptions (31) and receiving yards (613) in league outings. He turned in a pair of 100-yard receiving games in ’78, including a 146-yard performance (three catches) vs. Wisconsin, the high-water mark by a conference player that year. One of his catches was an 86-yard toss from QB Ed Smith, the longest pass play in the conference that season. His game-breaking speed helped the Spartans to a Big Ten co-championship and a No. 12 national ranking. He closed out his career as MSU’s all-time leader in receptions (112) and receiving yards (2,347). In addition, his 21.0 yards-per-catch average still ranks as the No. 1 mark in Spartan history. Gibson was a standout as a baseball player as well, earning All-America honors in that sport, making him just one of three MSU athletes to earn that recognition in two sports. A No. 1 draft pick by the Detroit Tigers in 1978, he played on Detroit’s World Series championship team in ’84 and the Los Angeles Dodgers’ title team in ’88. In 1996, he was named to the MSU Centennial Super Squad.
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Larry Fowler was an All-America pick his senior year in 1953 as chosen by NBC-TV. A member of the Spartans’ 1954 Rose Bowl team that fashioned a 9-1 mark along with a No. 3 national ranking. Fowler, a three-time letterman, was one of the few MSU linemen to play both ways when two-platoon football was utilized in the college ranks.
fourth on the school’s list. Drafted by the New York Giants. In 1996, he was named a member of MSU’s Centennial Super Squad (Pre-Big Ten Era) in a poll conducted by the Lansing State Journal.
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STEVE JUDAY #23 QB | 6-0 | 178 NORTHVILLE, MICH. Steve Juday was an All-America choice as picked by the Associated Press his senior year in 1965. He completed 89-of-168 pass attempts (.530) for 1,173 yards, the first MSU QB to pass for over 1,000 yards in a season, and seven TDs. Juday engineered a potent MSU offense that registered a conference-leading 29.0 points per game while directing the 1965 Spartans to a national championship as voted by UPI. He closed out his career as the school’s alltime leader in passing yardage, pass attempts, pass completions and touchdown passes. WALT KOWALCZYK #14 HB | 6-0 | 205 WESTFIELD, MASS. Walt Kowalczyk earned All-America honors as a senior in 1957 as chosen by The Sporting News, Football Writers Association, United Press, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Central Press, Football Coaches Association Kodak, Football Digest and NBC-TV. Kowalczyk paced the Spartans in rushing (545 yards) and scoring (54 points) and helped MSU post an 8-1 record. Nicknamed “The Sprinting Blacksmith,” Kowalczyk’s biggest rushing game that year was a 113-yard effort against Michigan. He scored TDs in eight of the team’s nine contests and was third in the voting for the Heisman Trophy. Finished his career with 1,257 rushing yards and a total of 17 TDs. Drafted in the first round by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1958. BOB KULA #63 OT | 6-4 | 282 WEST BLOOMFIELD, MICH. The lone senior starter on the 1989 Spartan offensive line, Bob Kula’s leadership role helped develop that unit into one of the Big Ten’s finest by the end of the year. A Kodak and Associated Press All-American, Kula started all 12 games at left tackle and aided the Green and White to a No. 21 spot nationally in rushing offense (217.6 ypg.). In addition, he opened holes for MSU backs who accounted for a conference-leading 37 rushing TDs. A durable performer, Kula started the last 36 games of his career. The Seattle Seahawks chose him in the seventh round of the NFL Draft in 1990. FRANK KUSH #60 G | 5-9 | 180 WINDBER, PA. An anchor on MSU’s defensive line during its national championship season of 1952, Frank Kush was an All-America pick as a senior by the Associated Press, Look Magazine, New York News, Fox Movietone, Athletic Publications and All-Catholic. He started the ’52 season on the offensive line, but close calls in the first two games of the year prompted the Spartan coaching staff to move Kush back to his middle guard post. Combining excellent quickness and sound technique, he often disrupted opponent plays before they even got started. In a key game vs. Purdue, he recovered a fumble while his play helped limit the Boilermakers to just 31 rushing yards. He enjoyed a successful stint as head coach at Arizona State (1958-79) before coaching in the Canadian and National Football Leagues. He was inducted into the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame in 1995.
EARL LATTIMER #76 G | 5-11 | 218 DALLAS, TEXAS Earl Lattimer was an All-America choice as a senior in 1963 as picked by the New York News. After playing sparingly as a fullback his first two seasons, Duffy Daugherty moved Lattimer to guard for the ’63 campaign. An all-around player who was a fine linebacker, he was named the Associated Press Lineman of the Week following a 30-13 shelling of No. 8 Wisconsin in which he helped the Spartans pile up 273 yards on the ground while holding the Badgers to just 29. Lattimer added to MSU’s scoring punch by booting three field goals including a then school-record 47-yarder on his first-ever attempt in a game vs. Northwestern. A crowd favorite, he often turned a somersault when running up to his spot on the offensive line. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 1964. SHERM LEWIS #20 HB | 5-9 | 154 LOUISVILLE, KY. Sherm Lewis captured All-America status as a senior in 1963 as picked by the Associated Press, United Press, Central Press, Football Writers Association and the New York News. Lewis rushed for 577 yards on 90 carries and was the squad’s leading receiver with 11 catches for 303 yards (27.5 avg.). Lewis was on the receiving end of what were then the longest two pass plays in Spartan history, an 88-yarder vs. Southern Cal and an 87-yard strike vs. Wisconsin (those rank 2-3 presently). In a game vs. Northwestern, he sprinted 87 yards for a TD, then the third-longest run in MSU history, and returned four punts 103 yards, earning him UPI’s Midwest Back of the Week honors. Named the team’s MVP in ’63, he finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting, making him just one of two MSU players ever to finish that high in the balloting. Lewis closed out his career No. 5 on the school’s career rushing list with 1,566 yards, No. 3 in total TDs (23) and third in total points (144). DEAN LOOK #24 QB | 5-10 | 175 LANSING, MICH. Dean Look was named an All-American his senior year in 1959 by the Football Writers Association and Football News. After playing halfback his first two seasons, Look made the switch to QB during fall drills of 1959. Despite being slowed by a shoulder injury early on, he was the only player in the country to be named to UPI’s Backfield of the Week three times for his efforts in contests vs. Notre Dame (first career start at QB), Purdue and Northwestern. Against the Wildcats, Look established a conference record for completion percentage by connecting on all seven of his attempts. He finished the year by completing 49 of 100 passes for 785 yards and nine TDs. MSU’s leading punter in ’58 and ’59, he was named the team’s MVP his senior year. A first-round pick of the Denver Broncos of the AFL, Look opted to sign a contract to play baseball with the Chicago White Sox. HAROLD LUCAS #51 MG | 6-2 | 286 DETROIT, MICH. Harold Lucas landed All-America recognition as a senior in 1965 as picked by the Newspaper Enterprise Association. From his middle guard position, he helped the Spartans limit Big Ten foes to an average of just 34.6 rushing yards while leading the nation in rushing defense, allowing 45.6 yards per game. Lucas, who at the time was deemed the heaviest player ever to
suit up for MSU at 286 pounds, was named Lineman of the Week twice, the first time by UPI following his effort against Ohio State and the second by AP after the Notre Dame game. He was the No. 2 pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1966 NFL Draft. TONY MANDARICH #79 OT | 6-6 | 315 OAKVILLE, ONTARIO Tony Mandarich was an All-American as a junior in 1987 by the Football News and then gained consensus All-America honors as a senior in 1988. A dominant offensive lineman, he finished sixth in the Heisman Trophy voting and was among the top three finalists for the Outland Trophy. After missing the first three contests of ’88 due to NCAA suspension, he helped MSU average 268.8 rushing yards over the final eight regular-season games. At 6-foot-6, 315 pounds, he did not allow any sacks during his final year and recorded well over 50 pancakes. He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the first round (second player overall) of the 1989 NFL Draft. DON MASON #60 G | 5-10 | 195 WAYNE, MICH. Don Mason earned All-America distinction as a senior in 1949 as chosen by Paramount News and Football News. Along with Ed Bagdon, the pair combined to make themselves one of the most feared blocking combinations in college football. Though small by today’s standards at 5-foot-10, 195 pounds, Mason was a durable and consistent performer on the offensive and defensive lines. In fact, former Michigan head coach Fritz Crisler said of Bagdon and Mason that “they are the best pair of guards ever to play at Michigan Stadium.” NORM MASTERS #57 T | 6-2 | 225 DETROIT, MICH. A consensus All-American in 1955, Norm Masters was chosen by United Press, Look Magazine, International News Service, Newspaper Enterprise Association, NBC-TV, Central Press and Fox Movietone. His hard-hitting tackles earned him the nickname “Stormin’ Norman.” Masters was a big reason that the Spartans allowed just 7.7 points per game, still fourth on the school’s season list. He was voted the recipient of the game ball against Stanford following a 38-14 win. Drafted in the second round by the Chicago Cardinals, he played for the Green Bay Packers from 1957-64. DON MCAULIFFE #40 HB | 6-1 | 190 CHICAGO, ILL. Don McAuliffe was an All-America pick as a senior in 1952 as chosen by United Press, Collier’s, Football Digest, Paramount News and All-Catholic. McAuliffe, who ranked eighth in the voting for the Heisman Trophy, tied for the top spot on the squad in scoring with 54 points on nine TDs while picking up 531 rushing yards in 98 attempts (5.4 avg.). One of his biggest plays came vs. Michigan when he rambled 70 yards for a score just after the underdog Wolverines had taken a 13-0 lead. The run was the turning point in a 27-13 MSU win. The recipient of the Walter Camp Trophy in ’52, he closed out his career with 1,180 yards on the ground and 20 total TDs, then No. 2 on the school’s all-time list.
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One of the country’s premier signal callers, Earl Morrall was an All-America selection his senior year in 1955 as picked by the Associated Press, Collier’s, Look Magazine, International News Service, The Sporting News, Paramount News, NBC-TV, Hearst Syndicate and Frank Leahy. Morrall completed 42-of-68 passes for 941 yards, then tying the school record, and ranked among the top 10 in the nation in total offense with 1,047 yards. He averaged a nation-best 9.1 yards per play. He passed for a school-record 274 yards against Marquette, a mark that stood until 1969. No. 4 in the voting for the Heisman, he ranked No. 2 in the nation in punting with a 42.9 average. He concluded his MSU stint in the top spot in passing
As a senior in 1938, John Pingel played 451 out of a possible 540 minutes while accounting for 1,127 yards and 12 touchdowns. Pingel rushed 110 times for 556 yards (5.1 avg.) and five scores and connected on 54-of-101 throws (.535) for 571 yards and seven TDs. He also averaged 41.8 yards on 99 punts, and his 4,138 punting yards still rank as the NCAA single-season record. Pingel earned first-team All-America honors from The Associated Press, International News Service, Central Press, Newspapers Enterprise Association and Liberty Magazine. In Week 5, Pingel carried 19 times for 115 yards, including TD runs of 23 and 28 yards, and threw a 3-yard TD pass to Nelson as Michigan State knocked off previously unbeaten Syracuse, 19-12. In Week 8, he had three TD passes in a 20-14 victory at Marquette, including a 10-yard scoring toss to Jack Amon with less than two minutes remaining. Born Nov. 6, 1916, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, Pingel appeared in 28 consecutive games from 1936-38 for Coach Charlie Bachman and helped the Spartans to a combined record of 20-6-2 (.750), including the school’s first-ever postseason bowl appearance (1938 Orange Bowl against Auburn). His likeness is preserved in one of the sandstone panels above the main entrance to Jenison Field House. Pingel became the seventh pick in the first round of the 1939 NFL Draft (held on Dec. 9, 1938) by the Detroit Lions. In his only season in the NFL, he started eight of nine games and produced 644 total yards and four TDs. Pingel completed 27-of-48 passes (.563) for 343 yards, three TDs and four interceptions. He gained 301 yards on 74 rushes and scored one rushing
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Javon Ringer, who rushed for 1,637 yards and a school-record 22 touchdowns in 2008, became the first Spartan running back to earn consensus All-America honors since Lorenzo White in 1987. As a senior, he earned first-team All-America honors from the Associated Press and Walter Camp Football Foundation. A Doak Walker Award finalist and first-team All-Big Ten selection, Ringer finished 10th in the final balloting for the Heisman Trophy. The 5-foot-9, 205-pound Ringer led the nation in scoring (10.2 points per game) and rushing TDs (22) while ranking fourth in rushing (125.9 yards per game) and 15th in all-purpose yards (157.8 ypg.). He led the Big Ten in scoring and all-purpose yards and ranked second in rushing. His 1,637 yards rank as the second-highest single-season rushing total in school history. Ringer became the first Spartan to record back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons since T.J. Duckett in 2000-01. He led the Big Ten in rushing for nine consecutive weeks (Sept. 14-Nov. 9) before being overtaken by Iowa’s Shonn Greene on the second-tolast weekend of the regular season. In fact, Ringer led the conference in rushing, scoring and all-purpose yards during that nine-week stretch. Ringer accounted for 97 percent of Michigan State’s rushing yards (1,637 of 1,692) and 76 percent of its rushing attempts (390 of 511) in 2008. He recorded seven 100-yard rushing games in 2008, including back-to-back 200-yard games vs. Florida Atlantic (43 carries for career-best 282) and Notre Dame (39 for 201). Ringer had eight multi-TD games as a senior, including a career-best five scores vs. Eastern Michigan. Ringer became the first offensive player in Big Ten history to earn Player of the Week honors for three consecutive weeks (vs. Eastern Michigan, Florida Atlantic and Notre Dame). His 390 carries also led the nation – 23 more attempts than the second running back on the list. Ringer finished his career ranked first on MSU’s all-time list in all-purpose yards (5,426), second in rushing yards (4,398) and fourth in rushing TDs (34; tied with Blake Ezor, 198689), and his 4,398 career rushing yards were No. 10 in Big Ten history. The Dayton, Ohio, native had 19 career 100yard rushing games and 11 career multi-TD games. Ringer was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2009 National Football League Draft.
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Greg Montgomery was an All-American as a junior in 1986 by the Football Writers Association and as a senior in 1987 by the Football News and the Gannett News Service. In 1986, he averaged 47.8 yards per punt, a mark that still ranks as an MSU seasonal record, and his 49.7 average in conference games is still the Big Ten standard. Among his efforts that year was a school record 86-yarder against Michigan. In 1987, he ranked fifth nationally in punting with a mark of 44.7 yards. During his career, he registered at least one punt of 50 or more yards in 33 of 35 outings. In addition, his career average of 45.2 yards ranks No. 1 on the school’s all-time list and is No. 2 on the Big Ten chart. He was chosen by the Houston Oilers in the third round of the ’88 NFL Draft. In 1996, he was named to the MSU Centennial Super Squad.
Julian Peterson, a first-team All-America pick by the Football News, produced a single-season record 30 tackles for losses (140 yards) in 1999, including 15 sacks (104). He earned Defensive MVP honors in the 2000 Florida Citrus Bowl after recording eight tackles, including five for losses (32 yards), vs. Florida. Peterson, who finished third on the team with 82 tackles in ’99, was one of 15 semifinalists for Defensive Player of the Year by the Football News. Despite playing only two seasons, the Hillcrest Heights, Maryland, native set a Spartan career record with 48 tackles for losses (215 yards). His 25 career sacks (161 yards) rank second on MSU’s all-time list. He was chosen in the first round (16th pick) of the 2000 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers.
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JULIAN PETERSON #98 LB | 6-4 | 235 HILLCREST HEIGHTS, MD.
Gerald Planutis captured All-America recognition as a senior in 1955 as picked by Jet Magazine. The fullback bulled his way for 385 yards on 78 carries, at the time an MSU seasonal record for fullbacks, and converted 22-of-31 extra-point attempts. MSU’s leading scorer with 52 points, he was named the Associated Press Back of the Week after rushing for 91 yards and one TD in a 21-7 win over Notre Dame. Planutis was a solid performer in the MSU secondary and helped the Spartans to an 8-1 record, along with a No. 2 national ranking. He played in two Rose Bowls and picked up 66 yards on the ground in the 1956 contest.
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Ralf Mojsiejenko earned All-America distinction as a junior in 1983 as picked by The Sporting News. One of MSU’s most dangerous weapons, he averaged 43.9 yards on 74 punts to rank fifth nationally. Included in his totals were career-high 71-yard punts vs. Notre Dame and Wisconsin. While he gained acclaim as a punter, he was a long-range threat when it came to field goals and boomed a 59-yarder (then tying the third-longest effort in Big Ten history) on the last play of the game that gave the Spartans a 29-29 tie at Purdue. In Big Ten performances, he produced a conference-leading 42.9 yards per punt. He still holds the school record in career punts with 279 and his average of 43.8 yards is No. 2 on the MSU all-time ladder. Chosen in the fourth round of the ’85 NFL Draft by San Diego.
Carl Nystrom was an All-American as a senior in 1955 as picked by RadioTV Guide and Frank Leahy. Nystrom captained the ’55 squad that finished 9-1 including a Rose Bowl win. He was named the team’s MVP and head coach Duffy Daugherty called him the greatest guard he had ever coached. Nystrom, a middle guard on defense, gave a sterling performance against Notre Dame, playing all 60 minutes in a 21-7 win over the No. 4 Irish. He was the first MSU football player to earn AllAmerica recognition as both player and scholar, landing a first-team spot on the Academic All-America Team.
GERALD PLANUTIS #45 FB | 5-11 | 175 WEST HAZELTON, PA.
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CARL NYSTROM #68 G | 5-10 | 194 MARQUETTE, MICH.
TD. Pingel ranked third in the NFL in punting with his 42.8yard average (32 punts for 1,368 yards). He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1968 and the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1973. Prior to MSU’s Sept. 18, 2010, home game against Notre Dame, Pingel’s name was added to Spartan Stadium’s “Ring of Fame.”
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Blake Miller was an All-America honoree his final year of competition in 1915 as chosen by the Atlanta Constitution. He, along with teammate Jerry DaPrato, were the school’s firstever All-America selections. A brilliant open-field runner, he earned a total of nine letters at Michigan State: four in football, three in baseball and two in basketball. Miller rushed for 115 yards in MAC’s 24-0 win over Michigan in 1915, prompting Wolverine head coach Fielding Yost to present him the game ball. He gained 83 of his 115 yards in the second half.
yards (2,015), and pass completion percentage. Chosen by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 1955 NFL Draft, he enjoyed a successful 21-year pro career in which he played in four Super Bowls. In 1996, he was chosen as a member of MSU’s Centennial Super Squad.
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ANDRE RISON #1 WR | 5-11 | 195 FLINT, MICH. Andre Rison was an All-American as a senior in 1988 as selected by the Gannett News Service. The big-play wide out hauled in a team-high 39 receptions for 961 yards that year and his 24.6 yards per catch ranks second on MSU’s all-time seasonal chart. In addition, he tied the school record for TD receptions with eight. He closed out his career by grabbing nine passes for a then school-record 252 yards against Georgia in the Gator Bowl. Career-wise, he holds the school record for both receptions (146) and reception yardage (2,992). He was taken in the first round by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1989 NFL Draft. CHARLES ROGERS #1 WR | 6-4 | 205 SAGINAW, MICH. Charles Rogers was named a consensus All-American in 2002, earning first-team honors from the Associated Press, Football Writers Association of America, American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp, The Sporting News, ESPN.com, CNNSI.com and CBS SportsLine.com. The 2002 Biletnikoff Award winner caught a school-record 68 passes for 1,351 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior. In 2002, Rogers became only the second receiver in MSU history to record back-toback 1,000-yard seasons, joining Plaxico Burress who accomplished the feat in 1998-99. His receiving yards and TD catches represent the second-best single-season totals in Spartan history. Rogers led the Big Ten in receiving yards (112.6 per game) and TD receptions while ranking third in receptions (5.67 per game). He also ranked among the NCAA leaders in TD catches (third), receiving yards (eighth) and receptions (t-27th). Fifty-seven of his 68 receptions (84 percent) resulted in first downs. With his 21-yard TD reception in the second quarter vs. Northwestern (Sept. 28), Rogers set both NCAA and Big Ten records by catching a TD pass in his 13th-consecutive regular-season game and his 14th-straight game overall. The 6-foot-4, 205-pound junior from Saginaw, Michigan, had six 100-yard receiving games in 2002, tying the single-season mark he set as a sophomore. He had a season-best 175 yards vs. Notre Dame (seven catches). Rogers finished his career ranked among MSU’s all-time leaders in touchdown receptions (first with 27), receiving yards (second with 2,821), yards per catch (second at 20.9), receptions (third with 135) and scoring (12th with 174 points). He produced a school-record 12 career 100-yard receiving games, including a Spartan single-game record 270 yards vs. Fresno State (10 receptions) in the 2001 Silicon Valley Football Classic. Rogers accounted for 3,108 career all-purpose yards and his 29 career touchdowns rank seventh on MSU’s career chart. He was selected No. 2 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2003 NFL Draft. MIKE SADLER #3 P | 6-0 | 192 GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Mike Sadler was named a first-team All-American by ESPN.com and CBSSports.com as a junior in 2013. A first-team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches for a second straight year, Sadler became the fourth Spartan punter in school history to earn multiple first-team all-conference honors (Brandon Fields, Greg Montgomery and Ray Stachowicz). He also was a semifinalist for the Ray Guy Award. Sadler was a valuable weapon on special teams, ranking fourth in the Big Ten in punting with his 42.5-yard average. He led the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision with 24 punts downed
inside the 10-yard line (32 percent) and ranked second with 33 inside the 20 (43 percent). Sadler also had eight punts downed inside the 5, including three at the 1-yard line. In addition, he had 16 punts of 50-plus yards and opponents collected just 120 punt return yards against the Spartans. Sadler averaged 45.5 yards per punt, including a 55-yarder, while placing three of his six punts inside the 20 in the 100th Rose Bowl Game against No. 5 Stanford. He averaged 40.6 yards on seven punts, including four kicks placed inside the 10-yard line, in Michigan State’s 41-28 win at Nebraska. His 56-yard punt in the first quarter was fumbled away to the Spartans at the Nebraska 8 and led to MSU’s first touchdown. His 35-yard punt in the third quarter was downed by Kurtis Drummond at the Nebraska 1, and Tommy Armstrong Jr. fumbled on the next play, setting up another MSU touchdown. Midway through the fourth quarter, Sadler ran 3 yards on a fake field goal for a first down to set up Connor Cook’s 27-yard touchdown pass to Keith Mumphery. In the 29-6 victory over No. 23 Michigan, Sadler placed three of his five punts inside the 20, including two inside the 10. He was named the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for the third time in his career and also the College Football Performance Awards’ National Punter of the Week after averaging a careerbest 59.2 yards on four punts in the win over Indiana, including a season-long 69 yarder in the fourth quarter; his 59.2-yard average established a Big Ten single-game record (minimum four punts). In the season opener against Western Michigan, Sadler placed a career-high six punts inside the 20 and tied his career high with 11 punts (38.5 avg.; 423 yards). Sadler also became the first player in program history to earn Academic All-America honors four times (second team in 2011 and 2012; first team in 2013 and 2014). He was named to the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Class in 2014. Sadler finished his career ranked among MSU’s all-time leaders in punts (second with 268), punting yards (second with 11,307) and punting average (sixth at 42.2). He placed 39 percent of his career punts inside the 20 (104-of-268) and 21 percent inside the 10 (56-of-268). GEORGE SAIMES #40 FB | 5-10 | 186 CANTON, OHIO George Saimes was tabbed as an AllAmerican his senior year in 1962 by the AP, UPI, Football Writers Association, Football Coaches Association, New York News, The Sporting News and CBS-TV. Saimes churned his way for a team-high 642 rushing yards and nine TDs and also registered three interceptions while serving as defensive captain. A two-time Spartan MVP and first-team All-Big Ten choice, Saimes’ big effort that year was a career-best 153 yards and three TDs on 13 carries vs. Notre Dame, earning him Midwest Back of the Week by UPI. He finished his college career with 1,253 yards on the ground while notching 18 touchdowns. Chosen in the sixth round of the 1962 pro draft by both the Dallas Texans (AFL) and the Los Angeles Rams (NFL), he earned All-Pro honors as a safety with the Buffalo Bills. RON SAUL #70 OG | 6-2 | 239 BUTLER, PA. Ron Saul was an All-American his senior season in 1969 as chosen by The Sporting News, Time and the Newspaper Enterprise Association. The 6-foot-2, 239-pounder possessed exceptional strength and was nicknamed “Hercules” by his teammates. He was voted the Spartans’ most valuable player in ’69 and is the last offensive lineman to earn that honor. A three-year starter, he and his identical twin brother, Rich, earned Academic All-America honors, the first brother combo ever to achieve that distinction in the same year. Selected in the fifth round by the Houston Oilers in the 1970 NFL Draft, Saul went on to enjoy a 13-year professional career.
SCOTT SHAW #73 OG | 6-4 | 297 STERLING HEIGHTS, MICH. Scott Shaw was chosen as a first-team All-American by the Gannett News Service as a senior in 1997. Shaw started all 12 games at left guard and helped the Spartans to a No. 24 spot nationally in rushing offense (199.5 ypg.). He also opened holes for MSU running backs who tallied 100 or more yards seven times during the season. At 6-foot-4 and 297 pounds, Shaw consistently earned the team’s top grade for pass protection, allowing only one sack all season. He was drafted in the fifth round by the Miami Dolphins in the 1998 NFL Draft. BILL SIMPSON #29 DB | 6-1 | 185 ROYAL OAK, MICH. Bill Simpson brought home All-America honors as a senior in 1973 as picked by The Sporting News and Universal Sports. Simpson spearheaded an exceptional Spartan secondary that ranked No. 2 nationally in passing defense and No. 12 in total defense, intercepting a team-high five passes. He also ranked No. 2 in the Big Ten in punting (39.3 avg.). He recorded 64 tackles, tops in the MSU defensive secondary, including three touchdown-saving stops. A two-time first-team AllBig Ten honoree, Simpson was drafted in the second round by the Los Angeles Rams in 1974 (first defensive back chosen). In 1996, Simpson was named to MSU’s Centennial Super Squad in a poll conducted by the Lansing State Journal. CHARLES “BUBBA” SMITH #95 DE | 6-8 | 280 BEAUMONT, TEXAS Another of MSU’s all-time greats, Bubba Smith brought home AllAmerica recognition as a junior in 1965 as chosen by the American Football Coaches Association, and UPI before being selected to nine different squads as a senior. During the ’65 season, he helped the Spartans rank No. 1 in the nation in rushing defense while playing a key role in holding Ohio State, Notre Dame and Michigan to minus rushing yards. At 6-foot-8, 280 pounds, his statistics of 30 tackles in 1966 (10 tackles for losses) don’t nearly represent his impact on opposing squads which either tried double- or tripleteaming him or running away from his side of the field. The UPI named him Lineman of the Year, and the Baltimore Colts made him the No. 1 pick overall in the 1967 NFL Draft. He went on to enjoy an eight-year pro career before being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988. In 1996, he was chosen to MSU’s Centennial Super Squad in a poll conducted by the Lansing State Journal. In June 2006, Smith was rated among the Top 10 Greatest Defensive Players of All-Time, according to lists compiled by CollegeFootballNews.com’s Pete Fiutak (No. 6) and Richard Cirminiello (No. 8). On Sept. 23, 2006, he became just the third player in Michigan State football history to have his jersey number (No. 95) retired.
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Dick Tamburo brought home AllAmerica distinction his senior year in 1952 as picked by the Associated Press, Central Press, Newspaper Enterprise Association, International News Service, New York News, Football Digest and Paramount News. Named
A two-time First-Team All-American and two-time First-Team All-Big Ten selection (1965-66), Gene Washington led the team in receptions for threestraight seasons. A three-year starter for Coach Duffy Daugherty from 1964-66, Washington helped Michigan State to a combined record of 23-6-1 during his career, including back-to-back Big Ten and National Championships in 1965-66. During that three-year span, the Spartans posted a 17-3 record in Big Ten games. As a junior, Washington earned All-America honors from The Football News, Football Digest and Central Press. In 1965, he hooked up with quarterback Steve Juday to establish career bests in receptions (40) and receiving yards (638). Washington also tied for the Big Ten lead in TD receptions (four) while ranking second in receiving yards (544) and fifth in receptions (30). He earned Lineman of the Week honors from Sports Illustrated after
A key member of the legendary 1966 Spartan football team, Jerry West claimed All-America honors his senior year as picked by the Newspaper Enterprise Association. In Big Ten outings, West’s solid blocking enabled the Green and White to pace the conference in both rushing (223.2 ypg.) and in scoring (30.4 ppg.). One of the many fine performances for the 5-foot-11, 218-pounder that year came on a sloppy Ohio Stadium field when his pass protection skills helped QB Jimmy Raye pass for 68 yards during an 83-yard winning TD drive in an 11-8 win over the Buckeyes.
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GENE WASHINGTON #84 WR | 6-3 | 218 LAPORTE, TEXAS
JERRY WEST #77 OT | 5-11 | 218 DURAND, MICH.
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A four-year starter, Ray Stachowicz earned All-America honors as a junior in 1979 by the Football News and as a senior in 1980 by the Walter Camp Foundation, Football News and the Newspaper Enterprise Association. He led the Big Ten in punting in 1979 (43.8 avg.) and in 1980 (44.6) in league contests and his overall average of 46.2 yards in ’80 was a Big Ten record and ranked him second nationally (he was fifth nationally in ’79). Of his 71 punts in 1980, 13 were 55 yards or longer, and of his 230 career attempts, 57 traveled 50 or more yards. Closed out his career as MSU’s and the Big Ten’s all-time leader in punting average (43.3). When he had completed his career with the Spartans, he owned the four longest punts in MSU history. Also, he became the first player ever to earn first-team All-Big Ten honors four consecutive seasons. Picked in the third round by the Green Bay Packers in 1981 NFL Draft.
Sidney Wagner was an All-America choice as a senior in 1935 as picked by United Press, International News Service, New York Sun and Liberty Magazine. The team captain in ’35, he became the fourth MSU player to earn major first-team All-America recognition. He helped MSU to a 6-2 won-lost slate and was part of the first back-to-back wins over Michigan, 16-0 in 1934 and 25-6 in 1935.
George Webster earned All-America acclaim his junior (1965) and senior (1966) years by the Associated Press, United Press, American Football Coaches Association, Football News, the Newspaper Enterprise Association and New York News while being named to the Football Writers, The Sporting News and Central Press teams his senior year. Webster revolutionized the position of roverback and helped MSU to a No. 1 ranking in the Big Ten in total defense in 1965 (No. 2 nationally, 169.9 ypg.) and 1966. As a senior, he posted 93 tackles, including 10 tackles for losses, and helped MSU rank No. 3 nationally in rushing defense. The Spartans’ MVP in ’66, he became just the second MSU gridder to have his jersey retired (No. 90). Drafted in the first round by the Houston Oilers in 1967, he played 10 years in the pro ranks. He was named MSU’s Greatest Player in a vote taken by Spartan fans in 1969. In 1996, he was chosen as a member of MSU’s Centennial Super Squad.
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RAY STACHOWICZ #19 P | 6-0 | 190 BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OHIO
SIDNEY WAGNER #17 G | 5-11 | 186 LANSING, MICH.
GEORGE WEBSTER #90 ROV | 6-4 | 218 ANDERSON, S.C.
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One of the most decorated MSU gridders of all time, Percy Snow was an All-America choice as picked by The Sporting News his junior year in 1988 and garnered first-team distinction in 1989 by the following entities: Kodak, Associated Press, United Press, Football Writers, Football News, The Sporting News and the Walter Camp Foundation. During the ’89 campaign, he became the first player ever to capture both the Butkus and Lombardi Awards. He led all Big Ten players in total tackles with 172, then an MSU record. He turned in 11 performances of double-digit tackling his senior year and notched 23 takedowns vs. Illinois. A three-year starter, he closed out his career with 473 tackles, No. 2 on MSU’s all-time list. He was a first-round selection (13th player overall) of the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1990 NFL Draft. Snow was inducted into the Michigan State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2013. Prior to MSU’s Nov. 2, 2013, home game against Michigan, Snow’s name was added to Spartan Stadium’s “Ring of Fame.”
Brad Van Pelt was an All-America pick as a junior in 1971 by the Football News and United Press and was a consensus choice as a senior in 1972 including the Associated Press, Walter Camp Foundation, United Press, The Sporting News, Time Magazine, American Football Coaches, Football Writers Association and Universal Sports. He helped the Spartans to a No. 2 ranking in the Big Ten in total defense by posting 92 hits, tops among MSU defensive backs, while picking off four passes, returning two of those for TDs (both vs. Oregon State). As a senior, he registered 84 hits and picked off four passes. His efforts helped the Green and White allow just 2.8 yards per rush, the benchmark in the league. He became the first defensive back ever to receive the Maxwell Award (symbolic of college football’s outstanding player) and was tabbed as college football’s defensive back of the year by the Columbus Touchdown Club. He closed out his career with 256 tackles and was No. 2 on the school’s career interception list with 14. He was drafted in the first round by the New York Giants in 1973. He played 14 years in NFL ranks and was an All-Pro selection on five occasions. He was named to the Lansing State Journal’s MSU Centennial Super Squad in 1996 and inducted into the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2000, College Football Hall of Fame in 2001 and Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2002. Prior to MSU’s Sept. 18, 2010, home game against Notre Dame, Van Pelt’s name was added to Spartan Stadium’s “Ring of Fame.”
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PERCY SNOW #48 MLB | 6-3 | 240 CANTON, OHIO
BRAD VAN PELT #10 S | 6-5 | 221 OWOSSO, MICH.
catching three TD passes against Indiana, as MSU scored 17 fourth-quarter points en route to a 27-13 victory to clinch the Big Ten championship and a trip to the Rose Bowl. Washington had a game-high four receptions for 81 yards against UCLA in the 1966 Rose Bowl. His 42-yard grab from Juday set up MSU’s first touchdown against the Bruins. As a 6-foot-3, 218-pound senior, Washington was utilized primarily as a blocker, as the 9-0-1 Spartans averaged 230.5 rushing yards. In 1966, he received First-Team All-America recognition from The Sporting News, United Press International and American Football Coaches Association. Washington caught 27 passes for a then school-record 677 yards and a career-best seven TDs. He averaged an incredible 25.0 yards per catch as a senior. Washington closed out his career as MSU’s all-time leader in receptions (102), receiving yards (1,857) and TD receptions (16). His 18.2 yards per catch still rank ninth on MSU’s all-time list. Washington had six career 100-yard receiving games. Washington was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round (No. 8 overall) of the 1967 NFL Draft and became a two-time Pro Bowl selection (1969-70). He was inducted into the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1992 and named to the Lansing State Journal’s MSU Centennial Super Squad in 1996. Washington was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2011. Prior to MSU’s Oct. 22, 2011, home game against Wisconsin, his name was added to Spartan Stadium’s “Ring of Fame.”
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Robaire Smith was named a first-team All-American by the Walter Camp Foundation following his junior season in 1998. He led the defensive line and was fourth on the team in tackles with 52 (23 solos, 29 assists) before suffering a broken leg in the first quarter against Ohio State Nov. 7. The 6-foot-5, 268-pounder from Flint, Michigan, led the Spartans in tackles for losses with eight (22 yards) through the first eight games, including two-and-a-half sacks. He ended his MSU career with 38 tackles for losses and 22 sacks, fourth- and fifth-best in school history, respectively. He was chosen in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans.
the Spartans’ MVP of the 1952 national championship season, he helped open holes for Spartan backs while playing a tough brand of defense which ranked No. 1 in the nation against the rush. One of his outstanding performances that year took place against Notre Dame when he recovered three Irish fumbles in the third quarter, one of which led to a TD in a 21-3 victory.
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LORENZO WHITE #34 TB | 5-11 | 204 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. Lorenzo White captured All-America honors as a sophomore in 1985 as chosen by the Associated Press, United Press, Football Writers, The Sporting News, American Football Coaches and the Walter Camp Foundation. As a senior in 1987, seven different agencies tabbed him as an All-American including Kodak, United Press, Football Writers, the Walter Camp Foundation and Football News. In 1985, he finished fourth in the voting for the Heisman Trophy after rushing for a school and Big Ten seasonal record 2,066 yards. His 1,908 yards during the regular season at the time was the fourth-best singleseason rushing total in the history of college football and the highest by a sophomore. He rushed for 200 or more yards on four occasions including a 286-yard effort vs. Indiana. During the ’87 season, White helped MSU to its first Rose Bowl since 1966 by rushing for 1,572 yards. His 132.6 rushing yards per game during the regular season ranked him No. 6 nationally. He rushed for 100-plus yards on seven occasions and established a school record for attempts in a game with 56 vs. Indiana while finishing that contest with a personal-best 292 yards on the ground and finished with school records in rushing yardage (4,887, then No. 2 in the history of Big Ten) and attempts with 1,082. In 1996, he was named to the MSU Centennial Super Squad. SAM WILLIAMS #88 E | 6-5 | 255 DANSVILLE, MICH. Sam Williams was an All-American as a senior in 1958 as picked by UPI, Time Magazine, Football Coaches Association, and the New York News. After dropping out of MSU and serving a four-year stint with the Navy, Williams emerged as a threat both offensively and defensively. A workhorse who averaged nearly 50 minutes per game, he caught a team-high 15 passes for 242 yards while wreaking havoc as a defensive end. A two-time first-team All-Big Ten pick, he served as the Spartan captain of the ’58 squad. He was credited with 13 solo stops against Michigan while Illinois and Purdue ran nearly all their sweep plays to the opposite side of the field. Drafted before he even participated in college (L.A. Rams in 1955), he played one season for the Rams before joining the Detroit Lions, where he played until 1966.
JEREL WORTHY #99 DT | 6-2 | 308 HUBER HEIGHTS, OHIO Consensus All-American Jerel Worthy anchored a Spartan defensive unit that led the Big Ten in rushing defense (100.5 yards per game), total defense (277.4 ypg.) and sacks (45) in 2011. Worthy, a 6-foot-2, 308-pound junior defensive tackle, earned First-Team All-America honors from The Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Walter Camp Football Foundation, CBSSports.com, Yahoo! Sports and NBCSports.com. He became the first Spartan defensive lineman to earn AP First-Team All-America honors since defensive end Charles “Bubba” Smith in 1966. In addition, Worthy was named one of 12 semifinalists for the Lombardi Award (college lineman of the year) and one of 16 semifinalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award (defensive player of the year). A first-team All-Big Ten selection by both the coaches and media, Worthy ranked fourth on the team in tackles for loss (10.5 for 42 yards), including 3.5 sacks (28 yards). He produced a tackle for loss in nine of MSU’s 14 games. Worthy recorded 30 tackles (19 solos, 11 assists) and was credited with 14 quarterback hits and 10 QB hurries. He closed out his collegiate career in style by matching his career high in tackles (5) and tackles for loss (2 for 2 yards) in MSU’s 33-30 triple-overtime win over No. 18 Georgia in the 2012 Outback Bowl. The Huber Heights, Ohio, native started 38 of 40 career games and recorded 107 tackles, with 27.5 resulting in losses (118 yards) including 12 sacks (78 yards). He also blocked three kicks. Worthy was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the second round (No. 51 overall) of the 2012 National Football League Draft.
finished his Spartan football career with 18 touchdown passes and 1,480 passing yards, and MSU compiled a 27-1 record during his three years on the team. In 1954, Yewcic was a first-team All-American catcher and helped the baseball team win its first Big Ten title and advance to the College World Series. Yewcic is the only player to win a Rose Bowl (1953) and also be named the College World Series Most Valuable Player. He signed a pro baseball contract before entering the pro football ranks with Toronto of the CFL. Yewcic was a member of the Boston Patriots in the American Football League from 1961-66 and was named to the Patriots All-1960s AFL Team as a punter.
TOM YEWCIC #41 QB | 5-11 | 180 CONEMAUGH, PA. Tom Yewcic, the leader of the Spartan offense during their 9-0 season, gained All-America status as a junior in 1952 as selected by NBC-TV. He completed 41-of-95 passes for 941 yards, then a school seasonal record, and 10 TDs. In his first game as starting quarterback, he drew acclaim after completing 7-of-14 passes for 171 yards in sparking a come-from-behind 27-13 win over Michigan. He became just the second Spartan QB to reach the 200-yard plateau in passing when he passed for 202 yards against Texas A&M. Yewcic
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Since his Spartan head coaching tenure began in 2007, Mark Dantonio has coached eight first-team All-Americans at Michigan State. Those players were recognized in a halftime ceremony at the 2015 Green-White spring football game. (L-R: Javon Ringer, Darqueze Dennard, Mark Dantonio, Mike Sadler, Kurtis Drummond, Jack Allen, Greg Jones; not pictured: Le’Veon Bell and Jerel Worthy).
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++ 1997 ++ 2014 * 1961, * 1962 ++ 1957 + 1966 ++ 1957 ++ 1971, ++ 1972 + 1994 ++ 2011 ++ 1978 * 1990 ++ 1957, ++ 1958 ++ 1989 + 1965 ++ 1987, ++ 1988 ++ 1955 ++ 1990 + 1981 + 1977 * 2004 * 1964 ++ 1969 + 1987 ++ 1998 * 1963 ++ 1966 * 1985
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WIDE RECEIVER Burress, Plaxico, WR Byrd, Eugene, E Dohoney, Donald, E Gibson, Kirk, FL Hawkins, Courtney, WR Lippett, Tony, WR Rison, Andre, WR Rogers, Charles, WR Washington, Eugene, E White, Blair, WR Williams, Samuel, E OFFENSIVE LINE Adams, Flozell, OT Allen, Jack, C Behrman, David, T/C Burke, Patrick, T Conti, Anthony, OG Currie, Daniel, C DeLamielleure, Joe, OG DeMarco, Brian, OT Foreman, Joel, OG Hinesly, James, OT Johnson, Jim, OT Kelly, Ellison, G Kula, Bob, OT Lucas, Harold, G Mandarich, Tony, OT Masters, Norman, T Moten, Eric, OG Piette, Thomas, C Pitts, Alfred, C Poole, Sean, OT Rush, Jerry, T Saul, Ronald, OG Shurmur, Pat, C Strayhorn, Jason, C Underwood, Daniel, G/E West, Jerry, OT Wojciechowski, John, OG TIGHT END Brammer, Mark, TE Cobb, Michael, TE DuPree, Billy Joe, TE Young, Duane, TE
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THREE-TIME ALL-BIG TEN Carl Banks (1981, 1982, 1983) Philip Parker (1983, 1984, 1985) Greg Montgomery (1985, 1986, 1987) Percy Snow (1987, 1988, 1989) Brandon Fields (2003, 2004, 2006) Greg Jones (2008, 2009, 2010)
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QUARTERBACK Juday, Stephen, QB * 1965 Look, Dean, QB * 1959 Morrall, Earl, QB ++ 1955 Ninowski, James, QB ++ 1957 RUNNING BACK/FULLBACK Adderley, Herbert, HB + 1960 Allen, Eric, HB ++ 1971 Apisa, Robert, FB * 1966 Baker, Edwin, RB * 2010 Bell, Le’Veon, RB ++ 2012 Bolden, LeRoy, HB ++ 1953 Duckett, Tico, TB * 1990, ++ 1992 Gordon, Richard, HB ++ 1964 Jackson, Levi, HB + 1974 Japinga, Donald, HB * 1965 Jones, Clinton, HB ++ 1965, ++ 1966 Kowalczyk, Walter, HB ++ 1957 Lewis, Sherman, HB ++ 1963 Ringer, Javon, RB ++ 2008 Saimes, George, FB ++ 1961, ++ 1962 White, Lorenzo, TB ++ 1985, ++ 1987
DEFENSIVE LINE Bailey, Charles, DT * 1968 Bethea, Larry, DT ++ 1977 Calhoun, Shilique, DE ++ 2013, ++ 2014 Chatlos, George, DE * 1967 Curl, Ronald, DT * 1969, ++ 1971 Davis, Travis, DT ++ 1989 Jordan, Nicholas, DT * 1966 Land, Melvin, DT ++ 1978 Saint-Dic, Jonal, DE * 2007 Smith, Charles, DE ++ 1965, ++ 1966 Smith, Otto, DE ++ 1974 Smith, Robaire, DE ++ 1999 Taubert, James, DT + 1974 Worthy, Jerel, DT ++ 2011 LINEBACKERS Banks, Carl, LB + 1981, ++ 1982, ++ 1983 Bass, Dan, LB ++ 1979 Bullough, Chuck, LB * 1991 Bullough, Max, LB + 2012, ++ 2013 Bullough, Shane, LB + 1986 Clark, Gail, LB ++ 1972 Goovert, Ronald, LB * 1965 Jenkins, Carlos, LB + 1990 Jones, Greg, LB + 2008, ++ 2009, ++ 2010 McClowry, Terrence, LB ++ 1974 Migyanka, Charles, ROV + 1964 Peterson, Julian, LB * 1999 Reese, Ike, OLB + 1997 Saint-Dic, Jonal, DE * 2007 Saul, Richard, DE/LB ++ 1969 Snow, Percy, LB * 1987, ++ 1988, ++ 1989 Thornhill, Josh, LB ++ 2000, ++ 2001 Webster, George, E ++ 1965, ++ 1966 DEFENSIVE BACKS Adams, Johnny, CB + 2011, + 2012 Barnett, Harlon, DB ++ 1989 Brenner, Allen, S ++ 1968 Burroughs, James, DB + 1981 Campbell, Amp, CB ++ 1999 Dennard, Darqueze, CB + 2012, ++ 2013 Drummond, Kurtis, S + 2013, ++ 2014 Graves, Thomas, DB * 1978 Hannon, Thomas, DB ++ 1975, * 1976 Hill, Renaldo, CB + 2000 Krumm, Todd, S ++ 1987 Lewis, Isaiah, S + 2013 Martin, Demetrice, DB + 1994 Miller, John, S + 1987, ++ 1988 Morrissey, James, LB + 1984 Parker, Phillip, FS + 1983, + 1984, + 1985 Phillips, Jess, DB + 1966 Robinson, Trenton, S * 2011 Simpson, William, DB ++ 1972, + 1973 Thornhill, Charles, DB ++ 1966 Van Pelt, Brad, DB ++ 1971, ++ 1972 Waynes, Trae, CB ++ 2014 Wiley, Otis, SS ++ 2008 PLACEKICKERS Andersen, Morten, PK ++ 1981 Conroy, Dan, PK ++ 2010 Kenney, Richard, PK ++ 1966 Langeloh, John, PK + 1990 Swenson, Brett, PK ++ 2009 PUNTERS Bates, Aaron, P * 2010 Fields, Brandon, P * 2003, * 2004, ++ 2006 Jarrett, Craig, P + 1999 Montgomery, Greg, P * 1985, ++ 1986, + 1987 Sadler, Mike, P + 2012, + 2013 Stachowicz, Ray, P * 1977, + 1978, ++ 1979, ++ 1980
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Adams, Flozell, OT ++ 1997 Adams, Johnny, CB + 2011, + 2012 Adderley, Herbert, HB + 1960 Allen, Eric, HB ++ 1971 Allen, Jack, C ++ 2014 Andersen, Morten, PK ++ 1981 Apisa, Robert, FB * 1966 Bailey, Charles, DT * 1968 Baker, Edwin, RB * 2010 Banks, Carl, LB + 1981, ++ 1982, ++ 1983 Barnett, Harlon, DB ++ 1989 Bass, Dan, LB ++ 1979 Bates, Aaron, P * 2010 Behrman, David, T/C * 1961, * 1962 Bell, Le’Veon, RB ++ 2012 Bethea, Larry, DT ++ 1977 Brammer, Mark, TE ++ 1978, + 1979 Brenner, Allen, S ++ 1968 Bolden, LeRoy, HB ++ 1953 Bullough, Chuck, LB * 1991 Bullough, Max, LB + 2012, ++ 2013 Bullough, Shane, LB + 1986 Burke, Patrick, T ++ 1957 Burress, Plaxico, WR ++ 1999 Burroughs, James, DB + 1981 Byrd, Eugene, E ++ 1978 Calhoun, Shilique, DE ++ 2013, ++ 2014 Campbell, Amp, CB ++ 1999 Chatlos, George, DE * 1967 Clark, Gail, LB ++ 1972 Cobb, Michael, TE + 1975, ++ 1976 Conroy, Dan, K ++ 2010 Conti, Anthony, OG + 1966 Curl, Ronald, DT * 1969, ++ 1971 Currie, Daniel, C ++ 1957 Davis, Travis, DT ++ 1989 DeLamielleure, Joe, OG ++ 1971, ++ 1972 DeMarco, Brian, OT + 1994 Dennard, Darqueze, CB + 2012, ++ 2013 Dohoney, Donald, E ++ 1953 Drummond, Kurtis, S + 2013, ++ 2014 Duckett, Tico, TB * 1990, ++ 1992 DuPree, Billy Joe, TE + 1972 Fields, Brandon, P * 2003, * 2004, ++ 2006 Foreman, Joel, OG ++ 2011 Gibson, Kirk, FL ++ 1978 Goovert, Ronald, LB * 1965 Gordon, Richard, HB ++ 1964 Graves, Thomas, DB * 1978 Hannon, Thomas, DB ++ 1975, * 1976 Hawkins, Courtney, WR * 1989, * 1991 Hill, Renaldo, CB + 2000 Hinesly, James, OT ++ 1978 Jackson, Levi, HB + 1974 Japinga, Donald, HB * 1965 Jarrett, Craig, P + 1999 Jenkins, Carlos, LB + 1990 Johnson, Jim, OT * 1990 Jones, Clinton, HB ++ 1965, ++ 1966 Jones, Greg, LB + 2008, ++ 2009, ++ 2010 Jordan, Nicholas, DT * 1966 Juday, Stephen, QB * 1965 Kelly, Ellison, G ++ 1957, ++ 1958 Kenney, Richard, PK ++ 1966 Kowalczyk, Walter, HB ++ 1957 Krumm, Todd, S ++ 1987 Kula, Bob, OT ++ 1989 Land, Melvin, DT ++ 1978 Langeloh, John, PK + 1990 Lewis, Isaiah, S + 2013 Lewis, Sherman, HB ++ 1963 Lippett, Tony, WR ++ 2014
Look, Dean, QB * 1959 Lucas, Harold, G + 1965 Mandarich, Tony, OT ++ 1987, ++ 1988 Martin, Demetrice, DB + 1994 Masters, Norman, T ++ 1955 McClowry, Terrence, LB ++ 1974 Migyanka, Charles, ROV + 1964 Miller, John, S + 1987, ++ 1988 Montgomery, Greg, P * 1985, ++ 1986, + 1987 Morrall, Earl, QB ++ 1955 Morrissey, James, LB + 1984 Moten, Eric, OG ++ 1990 Ninowski, James, QB ++ 1957 Parker, Phillip, FS + 1983, + 1984, + 1985 Peterson, Julian, LB * 1999 Phillips, Jess, DB + 1966 Piette, Thomas, C + 1981 Pitts, Alfred, C + 1977 Poole, Sean, OT * 2004 Reese, Ike, OLB + 1997 Ringer, Javon, RB ++ 2008 Rison, Andre, WR ++ 1986, ++ 1988 Robinson, Trenton, S * 2011 Rogers, Charles, WR ++ 2002 Rush, Jerry, T * 1964 Sadler, Mike, P + 2012, + 2013 Saimes, George, FB ++ 1961, ++ 1962 Saint-Dic, Jonal, DE * 2007 Saul, Richard, DE/LB ++ 1969 Saul, Ronald, OG ++ 1969 Shurmur, Pat, C + 1987 Simpson, William, DB ++ 1972, + 1973 Smith, Charles, DE ++ 1965, ++ 1966 Smith, Otto, DE ++ 1974 Smith, Robaire, DE ++ 1999 Snow, Percy, LB * 1987, ++ 1988, ++ 1989 Stachowicz, Ray, P * 1977, + 1978, ++ 1979, ++ 1980 Strayhorn, Jason, C ++ 1998 Swenson, Brett, K ++ 2009 Taubert, James, DT + 1974 Thornhill, Charles, DB ++ 1966 Thornhill, Josh, LB ++ 2000, ++ 2001 Underwood, Daniel, E * 1963 Van Pelt, Brad, DB ++ 1971, ++ 1972 Washington, Eugene, E ++ 1965, ++ 1966 Waynes, Trae, CB ++ 2014 Webster, George, E ++ 1965, ++ 1966 West, Jerry, OT ++ 1966 White, Blair, WR + 2009 White, Lorenzo, TB ++ 1985, ++ 1987 Wiley, Otis, SS ++ 2008 Williams, Samuel, E ++ 1957, ++ 1958 Wojciechowski, John, OG * 1985 Worthy, Jerel, DT ++ 2011 Young, Duane, TE + 1990
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List includes first-, second-, third-team and honorable mention selections 1 First Team | 2 Second Team | 3 Third Team HM - Honorable Mention + Coaches’ selection * AP/Media selection ++ Consensus selection 1953 1++ 1++ 2* 2* HM HM HM HM HM
Donald Dohoney LeRoy Bolden Ferris Hallmark Thomas Yewcic Ellis Duckett Henry Bullough James Neal Evan Slonac William Wells
E HB G QB E G C FB HB
1954 HM HM HM HM
Randall Schrecengost Henry Bullough John Matsock LeRoy Bolden
T G HB HB
1955 1++ 1++ 2++ 2++ HM HM HM HM HM HM
Norman Masters Earl Morrall Carl Nystrom Gerald Planutis David Kaiser John Lewis Patrick Burke Joseph Badaczewski Walter Kowalczyk Clarence Peaks
T QB G FB E E T C HB HB
1956 2++ 2++ 2++ HM HM HM HM HM
Joel Jones Daniel Currie John Matsko Anthony Kolodziej Patrick Burke Dennis Mendyk Walter Kowalczyk Donald Gilbert
E G C E T HB HB FB
1957 1++ 1++ 1++ 1++ 1++ 1++ 2++ 3++ 3++ HM HM
Samuel Williams Patrick Burke Ellison Kelly Daniel Currie James Ninowski Walter Kowalczyk David Kaiser Francis O’Brien Blanche Martin John Middleton Donald Gilbert
E T G C QB HB E G FB G FB
1958 1++ Samuel Williams 1++ Ellison Kelly 2++ Dean Look
E G HB
1959 1* HM HM HM HM HM HM HM
QB E T C C T HB HB
Dean Look Frederick Arbanas William Pyle Donald Wright David Manders Larry Cundiff Herbert Adderley Gary Ballman
1960 1+ 2+ HM HM HM
Herbert Adderley Frederick Arbanas Frederick Boylen David Behrman Gary Ballman
HB E G G HB
1961 1++ 1* 2* HM HM HM HM HM HM
George Saimes David Behrman Sherman Lewis Art Brandstatter Jr. Charles Brown David Manders Edward Budde Anthony Kumiega Dewey Lincoln
FB T HB E G C G G HB
1962 1++ 1* 2+ 2* HM HM HM HM HM
George Saimes David Behrman Matthew Snorton Sherman Lewis Ernest Clark James Bobbitt Edward Budde Stephen Mellinger Dewey Lincoln
FB C E HB E T G G HB
1963 1++ 1* 2++ 2+ HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM
Sherman Lewis Daniel Underwood Earl Lattimer Roger Lopes Edward Lothamer Matthew Snorton Rahn Bentley David Herman John Karpinski Alton Owens Richard Proebstle Dewey Lincoln Ronald Rubick Louis Bobich
HB E G FB E E T T G T QB HB HB HB
1964 1++ 1* 1+ 2+ 2+ HM HM HM
Richard Gordon Jerry Rush Charles Migyanka Donald Japinga Herman Johnson George Webster Stephen Juday Louis Bobich
HB T ROV HB HB ROV QB HB
1965 1++ 1++ 1++ 1++ 1* 1* 1* 1+ 2++ 2++ 2+ 2* HM HM HM HM HM
Eugene Washington Clinton Jones Charles Smith George Webster Stephen Juday Ronald Goovert Donald Japinga Harold Lucas John Karpinski Robert Apisa Jerry West Boris Dimitroff Robert Viney Donald Bierowicz Alton Owens David Techlin Dwight Lee
E HB E ROV QB LB HB G G FB T C E T T G HB
1966 1++ 1++ 1++ 1++ 1++ 1++ 1++ 1* 1* 1+ 1+ 2++ 2++ 2* 2* 2+ HM HM HM HM HM
Eugene Washington Jerry West Clinton Jones Charles Smith Charles Thornhill George Webster Richard Kenney Robert Apisa Nicholas Jordan Anthony Conti Jess Phillips Patrick Gallinagh James Raye Phillip Hoag Joseph Pryzbycki Jeffrey Richardson George Chatlos Allen Brenner Dwight Lee Drake Garrett Regis Cavender
E OT HB DE DB DB PK FB DT OG DB DT QB DE OT OT DE E HB DB FB
1967 1* 2++ HM HM HM HM
George Chatlos Joseph Pryzbycki Ronald Ranieri Allen Brenner Charles Bailey Drake Garrett
DE OT C E DT DB
1968 1++ 1* 2++ 2* 2+ HM HM HM HM
Allen Brenner Charles Bailey Richard Saul Ronald Saul Allen Brenner Edward McLoud William Triplett Frank Waters Jr. Thomas Love
S DT DG OG E C QB HB HB
1969 1++ 1++ 1* 2++ HM HM HM HM
Ronald Saul Richard Saul Ronald Curl Donald Law Donald Highsmith Eric Allen Franklin Foreman Donald Baird
OG DE/LB DT LB HB HB E OG
1970 2++ 2* 2* 2+ HM HM HM
Gordon Bowdell Joe DeLamielleure Thomas Beard Eric Allen Michael Rasmussen Wilton Martin Brad Van Pelt
E OG C HB QB DE DB
1971 1++ 1++ 1++ 1++ 2* 2+ HM HM HM HM HM
Joe DeLamielleure Eric Allen Ronald Curl Brad Van Pelt Billy Joe DuPree Ernest Hamilton William Dawson Gail Clark Mark Niesen Marvin Roberts Michael Rasmussen
OG HB DT DB TE LB DT LB S OT QB
1972 1++ 1++ 1++ 1++ 1+ 2++ 2+ 2+ HM HM HM
Joe DeLamielleure Gail Clark Brad Van Pelt William Simpson Billy Joe DuPree Gary Van Elst James Nicholson Brian McConnell Marvin Roberts John Shinsky Mark Niesen
OG LB DB DB TE DT OT DE OT DT QB
1973 1+ 2++ 2* 2+ 2++ HM HM
William Simpson John Shinsky Raymond Nester Terrence McClowry Mark Niesen Otto Smith Clarence Bullock
DB DT LB LB DB DE FB
1974 1++ 1++ 1+ 1+ 2++ 2* HM HM HM HM
Otto Smith Terrence McClowry Levi Jackson James Taubert Gregory Schaum Thomas Graves Gregory Croxton Charles Baggett Michael Duda Kim Rowekamp
DE LB HB DT DT DB OG QB DE LB
1975 1++ 1+ 2+ HM HM HM HM HM
Thomas Hannon Michael Cobb Gregory Schaum Levi Jackson Charles Baggett Otto Smith Kim Rowekamp Larry Bethea
DB TE DT FB QB DE LB DT
1976 1++ 1* 2++ 2++ 2++ 2* HM HM
Michael Cobb Thomas Hannon Alfred Pitts Kirk Gibson Larry Bethea Anton Bruggenthies Richard Baes Otto Smith
TE DB C FL DT OT HB DE
1977 1* 1++ 1+ 2++ 2+ 2+ 2+ HM HM HM
Ray Stachowicz Larry Bethea Alfred Pitts Mark Anderson Kirk Gibson Mark Brammer Paul Rudzinski James Earley James Hinesly Hans Nielsen
P DT C DB FL TE LB FB OT
1978 1++ 1++ 1++ 1++ 1++ 1* 1+ 2++ 2++ 2* HM HM
Eugene Byrd Mark Brammer James Hinesly Kirk Gibson Melvin Land Thomas Graves Ray Stachowicz Edward Smith Mark Anderson Dan Bass Steve Smith Michael Densmore
E TE OT FL DT DB P QB DB LB HB OG
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Carl Banks Smiley Creswell Ted Jones Randy Lark Walter Schramm Ralf Mojsiejenko Otis Grant Marvin Mantos James Neely
LB DT E OG OT P/PK FL OG LB
1983 1++ 1+ 2++ HM HM HM HM
Carl Banks Phillip Parker Ralf Mojsiejenko Daryl Turner Scott Auer James Morrissey Tim Cunningham
LB S P E OT LB S
1984 1+ 1+ 2+ 2+ 2+ 2* HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM
James Morrissey Phillip Parker Ralf Mojsiejenko Kelly Quinn Carl Butler Mark Napolitan Butch Rolle John Wojciechowski Mark Ingram Robert Morse James Rinella Anthony Bell Veno Belk Lonnie Young Terrance Lewis
LB FS PK DE TB C TE OG FL FB DT LB TE CB CB
1987 1++ 1++ 1++ 1+ 1+ 1+ 1* 2++ 2++ 2++ 2++ HM HM HM HM HM
Todd Krumm Tony Mandarich Lorenzo White John Miller Greg Montgomery Pat Shurmur Percy Snow Travis Davis Tim Moore Mark Nichols Andre Rison John Budde Blake Ezor John Langeloh Kurt Larson Bobby McAllister
S OT TB S P C LB DT LB DT SE DE TB PK LB QB
1988 1++ 1++ 1++ 1++ 2++ 2++ 2++ 2++ 2++ 2+ HM HM HM
Andre Rison Tony Mandarich Percy Snow John Miller Kevin Robbins Bob Kula Blake Ezor Travis Davis Kurt Larson Derrick Reed Josh Butland Matt Vanderbeek John Budde
WR OT LB S OT OG TB DT LB DB P DE DE
1++ 1* 1* 1+ 1+ 1+ 2++ 2* 2* 2* 2* 2+ 2+ 2+ HM++ HM++ HM++ HM++ HM* HM* HM* HM+ HM+
Eric Moten Tico Duckett Jim Johnson Duane Young John Langeloh Carlos Jenkins Bobby Wilson Duane Young John Langeloh Carlos Jenkins Chuck Bullough Dixon Edwards Tico Duckett Jim Johnson Hyland Hickson Jeff Pearson Courtney Hawkins Bill Johnson Dixon Edwards Josh Butland Alan Haller Dan Enos Chuck Bullough
OG TB OT TE PK LB DT TE PK LB LB LB TB OT TB C FL DE LB P DB QB LB
1991 1* 1* 2++ 2++ 2+ 2+ HM++ HM++ HM++ HM++ HM++ HM* HM+ HM+
Courtney Hawkins Chuck Bullough Tico Duckett Josh Butland Bill Johnson Chuck Bullough Rob Fredrickson Toby Heaton Jim Johnson Jim DelVerne Alan Haller Bill Johnson Courtney Hawkins Myron Bell
FL LB TB P DE LB OLB OG OT PK DB DE FL S
1992 1++ 2++ 2++ 2* 2* HM++ HM++ HM++ HM++ HM+ HM+ HM+ HM+
Tico Duckett Ty Hallock Toby Heaton Mitch Lyons Craig Thomas Myron Bell Mill Coleman William Reese Steve Wasylk Mitch Lyons Craig Thomas Mike Edwards Juan Hammonds
1990
TB LB OG TE TB CB FL/QB DT SS TE TB DE DE
1993 2++ 2* 2* HM++ HM++ HM++ HM+ HM+ HM+ HM+ HM+
Shane Hannah Jim Miller Rob Fredrickson Myron Bell Mark Birchmeier Juan Hammonds Mill Coleman Rob Fredrickson Jim Miller Bob Organ Steve Wasylk
OT QB OLB DB C DE FL OLB QB TE DB
1994 1+ 1+ 2* 2++ 2* HM++ HM++ HM* HM++ HM*
Brian DeMarco Demetrice Martin Brian DeMarco Shane Hannah Demetrice Martin Mark Birchmeier Matt Christensen Reggie Garnett Juan Hammonds Ike Reese
OT DB OT OT DB C OLB MLB DE OLB
1995 2+ 2* HM++ HM* HM* HM+ HM++
Tony Banks Bob Denton Flozell Adams Yakini Allen Tony Banks Reggie Garnett Derrick Mason
QB OT OT DT QB MLB WR
1996 2++ 2+ 2* 2* HM++ HM++ HM+ HM* HM* HM*
Flozell Adams Derrick Mason Todd Schultz Ike Reese Matt Beard Reggie Garnett Todd Schultz Chris Gardner Derrick Mason Chris Smith
OT WR QB OLB C MLB QB PK WR DT
1997 1++ 1+ 2++ 2++ 2++ 2++ 2* 2* 2* HM+ HM+ HM+ HM*
Flozell Adams Ike Reese Amp Campbell Sedrick Irvin Josh Keur Robaire Smith Ray Hill Ike Reese Scott Shaw Ray Hill Scott Shaw Dimitrius Underwood Sorie Kanu
OT OLB CB TB TE DE CB OLB OG CB OG DE FS
1998 1++ 2++ 2++ 2+ 2+ 2* 2* HM+ HM* HM* HM* HM* HM*
Jason Strayhorn Paul Edinger Sedrick Irvin Sorie Kanu Robert Newkirk Plaxico Burress Craig Jarrett Plaxico Burress Sorie Kanu Lemar Marshall Aric Morris Robert Newkirk Julian Peterson
C PK TB FS DT WR P WR FS DB SS DT DE
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OT DT LB DB WR P TE WR OG TB PK QB DE LB TB OG PK DB LB
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Morten Andersen Thomas Piette Carl Banks James Burroughs Daryl Turner Ted Jones Alan Kimichik Jeffrey Wiska Smiley Creswell George Cooper Steve Maidlow Tim Cunningham
Andre Rison Greg Montgomery Shane Bullough Dave Yarema Lorenzo White Mark Nichols Mark Ingram John Budde Pat Shurmur Bobby Morse Mike Sargent Tony Mandarich Doug Rogers Todd Krumm
Bob Kula Travis Davis Percy Snow Harlon Barnett Courtney Hawkins Josh Butland Duane Young Courtney Hawkins Eric Moten Blake Ezor John Langeloh Dan Enos Matt Vanderbeek Carlos Jenkins Blake Ezor Eric Moten John Langeloh Ventson Donelson Dixon Edwards
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1981 1++ 1+ 1+ 1+ HM HM HM HM HM HM HM HM
1986 1++ 1++ 1+ 2+ 2+ 2++ 2* 2* HM HM HM HM HM HM
1989 1++ 1++ 1++ 1++ 1* 2++ 2* 2+ 2+ 2+ 2+ HM* HM++ HM++ HM HM HM HM+ HM*
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TB FS OG P OT LB P DE FL DE TE
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Ray Stachowicz Rodney Strata Morten Andersen Ted Jones John Leister Steve Smith Smiley Creswell Thomas Morris
Lorenzo White Phillip Parker John Wojciechowski Greg Montgomery Steven Bogdalek Shane Bullough Greg Montgomery Kelly Quinn Mark Ingram John Jones Butch Rolle
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1980 1++ 2++ 2+ HM HM HM HM HM
1985 1++ 1+ 1* 1* 2* 2++ 2+ 2+ HM HM HM
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1979 1++ 1++ 1+ 2+ 2+ 2+ HM HM HM HM HM HM HM
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1999 1++ 1++ 1++ 1* 1+ 2++ 2++ 2++ 2++ 2+ 2* HM++ HM++ HM++ HM++ HM+
Plaxico Burress Robaire Smith Amp Campbell Julian Peterson Craig Jarrett Shaun Mason Chris Baker Paul Edinger Aric Morris Julian Peterson Craig Jarrett Renaldo Hill Casey Jensen Greg Robinson-Randall T.J. Turner Lloyd Clemons
WR DE DB LB P OG TE K DB LB P CB C OT LB TB
2000 1++ 1+ 2++ 2* 2+ 2* 2* HM++ HM++ HM++ HM++ HM+ HM+ HM*
Josh Thornhill Renaldo Hill T.J. Duckett Shaun Mason Richard Newsome Cedric Henry Renaldo Hill Chris Baker Siitupe Peko Jace Sayler Josh Shaw Cedric Henry Shaun Mason Richard Newsome
LB CB TB OG FS CB CB TE OT DT DT CB OG FS
2001 1++ 2++ 2* 2* 2+ HM+ HM++ HM++ HM++ HM+ HM* HM+
Josh Thornhill Chris Baker T.J. Duckett Charles Rogers Josh Shaw T.J. Duckett Herb Haygood Craig Jarrett Broderick Nelson Charles Rogers Josh Shaw Thomas Wright
LB TE TB WR DT TB WR P CB WR DT FS
2002 1++ Charles Rogers HM++ Thomas Wright
WR SS
2003 1* 2++ 2+ 2+ 2+ 2* 2+ HM* HM++ HM++ HM* HM* HM* HM+ HM*
Brandon Fields Jeff Smoker Clifford Dukes Brandon Fields Steve Stewart Greg Taplin Joe Tate Clifford Dukes Paul Harker Jason Harmon Mike Labinjo Dave Rayner Steve Stewart Greg Taplin Joe Tate
P QB DE P OT DE OG DE OG S LB K OT DE OG
2004 1* 1* 2++ 2+ 2+ 2+ 2* HM++ HM* HM* HM++ HM++ HM+
Sean Poole Brandon Fields Dave Rayner Brandon Fields Sean Poole Jason Randall William Whitticker Jason Harmon Chris Morris Jason Randall Ronald Stanley Drew Stanton William Whitticker
2005 2+ HM++ HM+ HM* HM* HM++
Eric Smith Domata Peko Jerramy Scott Eric Smith Drew Stanton Stefon Wheeler
SS DT WR SS QB OTG
2006 1++ 2+ HM* HM* HM++ HM++ HM*
Brandon Fields Kyle Cook Kyle Cook Kerry Reed Clifton Ryan Brett Swenson Otis Wiley
P OG OG WR DT K FS
2007 1* 2* 2++ 2+ 2++ HM++ HM+ HM++ HM* HM*
Jonal Saint-Dic Pete Clifford Javon Ringer Jonal Saint-Dic Devin Thomas Ervin Baldwin Jehuu Caulcrick Kellen Davis Brian Hoyer Travis Key
DE OT RB DE WR DE RB TE QB FS
2008 1+ 1++ 1++ 2* 2* 2* 2* 2++ HM++ HM++ HM++ HM* HM* HM* HM++ HM++
Greg Jones Javon Ringer Otis Wiley Aaron Bates Greg Jones Roland Martin Jesse Miller Brett Swenson Trevor Anderson Charlie Gantt Brian Hoyer Justin Kershaw Brandon Long Joel Nitchman Chris L. Rucker Blair White
LB RB SS P LB OG OT K DE TE QB DT DE C CB WR
2009 1++ 1++ 1+ 2+ 2* HM++ HM* HM++ HM* HM* HM++ HM+
Greg Jones Brett Swenson Blair White Joel Nitchman Blair White Trevor Anderson Kirk Cousins Joel Foreman Charlie Gantt Joel Nitchman Chris L. Rucker Jeremy Ware
LB K WR C WR DE QB OG TE C CB CB
OT P K P OT TE OG FS C TE LB QB OG
2010 1* 1* 1++ 1++ 2+ 2+ 2* 2++ 2* 2+ 2+ 2+ HM* HM+ HM++ HM* HM++ HM++ HM+ HM+ HM* HM* HM++ HM*
Edwin Baker Aaron Bates Dan Conroy Greg Jones Johnny Adams Aaron Bates Charlie Gantt Eric Gordon Marcus Hyde Trenton Robinson Chris L. Rucker D.J. Young Johnny Adams Edwin Baker Kirk Cousins B.J. Cunningham Mark Dell Joel Foreman Charlie Gantt Marcus Hyde Trenton Robinson Chris L. Rucker Jerel Worthy D.J. Young
RB P K LB CB P TE LB S S CB OT CB RB QB WR WR OG TE S S CB DT OT
2011 1+ 1++ 1* 1++ 2* 2* 2+ 2+ 2++ 2++ 2++ 2+ HM+ HM++ HM* HM* HM* HM* HM* HM+ HM* HM* HM* HM+ HM++
Johnny Adams Joel Foreman Trenton Robinson Jerel Worthy Johnny Adams Denicos Allen Max Bullough Kirk Cousins B.J. Cunningham William Gholston Isaiah Lewis Brian Linthicum Denicos Allen Le’Veon Bell Max Bullough Dan Conroy Kirk Cousins Darqueze Dennard Brian Linthicum Keshawn Martin Chris McDonald Chris Norman Kevin Pickelman Trenton Robinson Marcus Rush
CB OG S DT CB LB LB QB WR DE S TE LB RB LB K QB CB TE WR OG LB NT S DE
2012 1+ 1++ 1+ 1+ 1+ 2* 2* 2* 2* 2* 2++ HM++ HM+ HM++ HM++ HM++
Johnny Adams Le’Veon Bell Max Bullough Darqueze Dennard Mike Sadler Johnny Adams Max Bullough Darqueze Dennard William Gholston Mike Sadler Dion Sims Denicos Allen William Gholston Isaiah Lewis Chris McDonald Marcus Rush
CB RB LB CB P CB LB CB DE P TE LB DE S OG DE
2013 1++ 1++ 1++ 1+ 1+ 1+ 2++ 2* 2+ 2* 2* 2++ HM+ HM* HM++ HM++ HM* HM++ HM* HM++ HM++
Max Bullough Shilique Calhoun Darqueze Dennard Kurtis Drummond Isaiah Lewis Mike Sadler Denicos Allen Jack Allen Connor Cook Kurtis Drummond Mike Sadler Blake Treadwell Jack Allen Connor Cook Fou Fonoti Dan France Michael Geiger Jeremy Langford Isaiah Lewis Marcus Rush Trae Waynes
LB DE CB S S P LB C QB S P OG C QB OT OG PK RB S DE DB
2014 1++ 1++ 1++ 1++ 1++ 2++ 2++ 2++ 2+ HM++ HM* HM++ HM++ HM++ HM++
Jack Allen Shilique Calhoun Kurtis Drummond Tony Lippett Trae Waynes Jack Conklin Connor Cook Travis Jackson Taiwan Jones Ed Davis Taiwan Jones Jeremy Langford Josiah Price Marcus Rush Mike Sadler
C DE S WR CB OT QB OG LB LB LB RB TE LB P
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ACADEMIC HONORS CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS 1952 1953 1954 1955 1957
1960 1964 1965 1966
1973 1974 1975 1976 1977
1986
2009 2011 2012
2014
To be eligible for the Academic All-America Team, a student-athlete must be a starter or important reserve with at least a 3.3 cumulative grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale) for his career. He also must have reached sophomore athletic and academic standing.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION HAMPSHIRE HONOR SOCIETY 2007
2015
2004 2005
2006 2007 2008
2009 2011
2012 2013 2014
To be eligible for the Academic All-District Team, a student-athlete must be a starter or important reserve with at least a 3.3 cumulative grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale) for his career. He also must have reached sophomore athletic and academic standing.
BIG TEN DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS 2009 2010 2011
2012 2013 2014 2015
Aaron Bates Aaron Bates Aaron Bates Joel Foreman Nate Klatt Andrew Maxwell Nate Klatt Mike Sadler Mike Sadler Blake Treadwell Tyler O’Connor Josiah Price Mike Sadler
P P P OL OL QB OL P P OL QB TE P
The Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award, which began after the 2008-09 academic year, acts as a supplement to the Academic All-Big Ten program. The award honors letterwinners in at least their second academic year at the institution, who reach the 3.7 GPA plateau for the academic year, excluding summer school.
The NFF Hampshire Honor Society is comprised of college players from all divisions (NCAA and NAIA) who maintain a 3.2 grade-point average or better.
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2013 2014
SN P QB WR P QB OG WR OL LB DL OG OG P
2000 2001 2002 2003
(1st) (1st) (1st) (1st) (1st) (1st) (1st) (1st) (1st) (1st) (1st) (2nd) (1st) (2nd) (2nd) (2nd) (2nd) (1st) (2nd) (2nd) (1st) (1st) (1st) (1st) (2nd) (2nd) (2nd) (1st) (1st) (2nd) (2nd) (1st) (2nd) (2nd) (1st) (1st) (1st) (1st) (1st) (1st) (1st) (1st) (1st)
BOWL HISTORY
2010 2011 2012
Brian Bury Brandon Fields Drew Stanton Blair White Aaron Bates Kirk Cousins Joel Foreman Keith Nichol Ethan Ruhland Max Bullough Mark Scarpinato Blake Treadwell Travis Jackson Mike Sadler
1994 1995 1996
(1st) (1st) (1st)
HONORS & AWARDS
* Inducted into CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame.
1993
OG WR SS WR WR SS WR LB SS WR C C OG LB LB DL OG WR C DT DT OT P C C OG SS QB P FB LB FB WR P LB WR LB FB LB QB OG P LB P LB P P
SPARTAN HISTORY
2013
1992 (1st)
Toby Heaton Mark MacFarland Steve Wasylk Mill Coleman Mark MacFarland Steve Wasylk Mill Coleman Rob Fredrickson Steve Wasylk Mill Coleman Matt Beard Matt Beard Brian Mosallam Josh Thornhill Josh Thornhill Kyle Rasmussen Paul Harker Kyle Brown Chris Morris Kyle Rasmussen Greg Yeaster Gordon Niebylski Brandon Fields Chris Morris Chris Morris Gordon Niebylski Eric Smith Drew Stanton Brandon Fields Andrew Hawken Kaleb Thornhill Andrew Hawken Blair White Aaron Bates Adam Decker Blair White Adam Decker Andrew Hawken Max Bullough Kirk Cousins Joel Foreman Mike Sadler Max Bullough Mike Sadler Max Bullough Mike Sadler Mike Sadler
SPARTAN RECORDS
1989 1992 1993 1996 2000 2001 2005
1991
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1979 1985
*(1st) (1st) (2nd) (2nd) (1st) (1st) (2nd) (2nd) (2nd) (honorary) (2nd) (2nd) (2nd) (1st) (1st) (1st) (2nd) (1st) (1st) (1st) (1st) (2nd) (2nd) (2nd) (2nd) (2nd) (2nd) (1st) (1st) (2nd) (1st) (1st) (2nd) (1st) (1st) (2nd) (2nd) (2nd) (2nd) (2nd) (1st) (2nd) (2nd) (2nd) (1st) (1st) (1st)
COACHING STAFF
1968 1969
B E E E G B E E G B ROV E B B T T E E/S G E T T B MG DB G LB DB DB LB SS LB DE SS SS C LB LB C QB WR P LB P LB P P
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John Wilson Donald Dohoney Carl Diener Donald Kauth Carl Nystrom Blanche Martin Robert Jewett Richard Barker Ellison Kelly Blanche Martin Edward Ryan Eugene Washington Richard Gordon Donald Japinga Donald Bierowicz Patrick Gallinagh Allen Brenner Allen Brenner Ronald Saul Richard Saul John Shinsky Richard Pawlak Richard Baes Thomas Standal David Duda James Sciarini Craig Fedore Alan Davis Dean Altobelli Shane Bullough Dean Altobelli Shane Bullough Chris Willertz Steve Wasylk Steve Wasylk Matt Beard Josh Thornhill Josh Thornhill Chris Morris Drew Stanton Blair White Mike Sadler Max Bullough Mike Sadler Max Bullough Mike Sadler Mike Sadler
CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT 2015 OUTLOOK
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Allen, Jack, OL Allison, Ryan, WR/LB Altobelli, Dean, DB/SS Andersen, Morten, K Baes, Rich, HB Baird, Don, G Barker, Dick, E Barrent, David, OT Bates, Aaron, P Bazemore, Michael, LB Beard, Matt, C Beltinck, Kiel, DB Bendzuck, Nick, FB Bierowicz, Donald, T Black, Steve, LB Bogdalek, Steve, OT Boleski, Todd, K Brenner, Allen, E/S Briningstool, Tony, LB Brown, Kyle, WR Bryce, Richard, LB Bullough, Max, LB Bullough, Shane, LB Burns, Brian, FB Bury, Brian, SN Butland, Josh, P Caper, Larry, RB Clifford, Pete, OG Cole, Tom, C Coleman, Mill, QB/WR Conklin, Jack, OT Cook, Connor, QB Corey, Cole, SS Cousins, Kirk, QB Cronin, Colin, OG Curry, Deon, WR Dance, Tom, S Davies, Brian, DT Davis, Alan, DB Dawes, Matt, LB Decker, Adam, LB DeLamielleure, Joseph, OG Deyo, John, OL Diener, Carl, E Dignan, John, LB Drzal, Peter, DB Duda, David, DB Fedore, Craig, LB Fields, Brandon, P Folino, Anthony, DB
2012, 2013, 2014 2007, 2008 1984, 1985, 1986 1981 1974 1968 1958 2010 2008, 2009, 2010 2002 1995, 1996 2004, 2005, 2006 2009, 2010 1965 1990 1985 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 1966, 1968 1988, 1989, 1990 2003, 2004, 2005 2001, 2002 2011, 2012, 2013 1985, 1986 2001 2005, 2006 1988 2010, 2011 2004, 2005 1974, 1976 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 2013 2013, 2014 2004, 2005 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 1991 2005 2005, 2006 2004 1979 2000, 2001 2006, 2008, 2009 1970 2009, 2010, 2011 1953 1990 1993, 1994 1976 1976, 1977 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 1994
Foreman, Joel, OG France, Dan, DT Fredrickson, Rob, LB Gainer, Jeremy, DE Gallinagh, Patrick, T Geiger, Michael, PK Gleichert, Andrew, TE Gordon, Richard, HB Gould, Garett, FB Grabowski, Todd, TE Grant, Tony, SN Guess, Lorenzo, FS Gyetvai, Mike, OT Hamilton, Tyler, FB Harker, Paul, OG Harms, Bruce, HB Hasbrook, Matt, DT Hawken, Andrew, LB/FB Hawkins, Courtney, WR Heaton, Toby, OG Herrema, Mitch, LB Jackson, Travis, OL Japinga, Donald, HB Jewitt, Bob, E Juday, Stephen, QB Kahn, Brett, RB Kauth, Don, E Kehr, Dave, OT Kelly, Ellison, G Kershaw, Justin, DE Key, Travis, CB/S Kiple, John, S Klatt, Nate, OL Lang, Paul, TE Langerveld, Todd, DB Linthicum, Brian, TE Lyons, Mitch, TE MacFarland, Mark, WR Macksood, Matt, WR Maddie, Mike, LB Malatinsky, Cole, SS Martin, Blanche, HB Mason, Shaun, OG Masters, John, C Maxwell, Andrew, QB McGowan, Benny, OG Meyers, Mark, S Miller, Jim, QB Misch, Jon, LB Morris, Chris, C
2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 2010 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 2011, 2012 1966 2014 2012 1964 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 1990, 1991, 1992 2000, 2001 1998 2004 2013 2002, 2003 1973 2002 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 1989 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 2003 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 1965 1957 1965 2005, 2006 1954 1995 1958 2005 2005, 2006, 2007 1988, 1989 2010, 2011, 2012 2012, 2013, 2014 1980, 1981 2009 1989, 1990 1990, 1991, 1992 2013, 2014 1990, 1991 2006 1957, 1959 1998, 1999, 2000 2006, 2007 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 2014 2013, 2014 1990, 1991, 1992 2007 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Mosallam, Brian, OG Mudge, Dave, OT Muma, Kevin, K Mumphery, Keith, WR Nantambu, Jelani, CB Nichol, Keith, QB/WR Niebylski, Gordon, OT/OG Nystrom, Carl, G O’Connor, Tyler, QB Ornstein, Gus, QB Palazeti, Niko, FB Pawlak, Richard, T Pickelman, Kevin, DT Price, Josiah, TE Proebstle, James, E Rainko, Brad, TE Rasmussen, Kyle, DT/DE Robbins, Kevin, OT Rowekamp, Kim, MG Rucker, Chris D., WR Ruhland, Ethan, OL Ryan, Ed, HB Sadler, Mike, P Salani, Chris, P Saul, Richard, MG/E Saul, Ronald, G Scarpinato, Mark, DL Schaefer, David, K Sciarini, James, G Shinsky, John, T Shurmur, Pat, C Simon, Chad, RB Sims Jr., Andre, WR Smith, Eric, SS Smith, Kyle, LB Sonntag, Brad, WR Standal, Thomas, MG Stanton, Drew, QB Tate, Joe, DT/OG Thornhill, Josh, LB Thornhill, Kaleb, LB Treadwell, Blake, OG Van Dam, John, QB VanElst, Dave, T Vooletich, Brian, S Washington, Eugene, E Wasylk, Steve, S White, Blair, WR Willertz, Chris, DE Yeaster, Greg, DT
1993, 1995-96 1995, 1996, 1997 2010, 2013 2012, 2013 2005, 2006 2009, 2010, 2011 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 1955 2013, 2014 1996 2012 1973 2008 2013, 2014 1965 1998, 1999 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 1987 1974 2008 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 1960 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 1993, 1995 1968, 1969 1969 2013 1998, 2000, 2001 1977 1973 1986, 1987 2002, 2003, 2004 2012 2004, 2005 2008 2011 1975 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 2000, 2001 1999, 2000, 2001 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 2012, 2013 2006 1968, 1969 1990, 1991 1964 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 1988, 1989 2002, 2003
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SPARTAN RECORDS
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ACADEMIC ALL-BIG TEN
Mill Coleman, 1991-94
Kirk Cousins, 2008-11
Brandon Fields, 2003-06
Joel Foreman, 2008-11
Rob Fredrickson, 1990-93
Garrett Gould, 1995-98
Andrew Hawken, 2006-09
Toby Heaton, 1989-92
Travis Jackson, 2011-14
Andrew Maxwell, 2010-13
Chris Morris, 2002-05
Gordon Niebylski, 2002-05
Kyle Rasmussen, 2000-03
Ethan Ruhland, 2009-12
Mike Sadler, 2011-14
Drew Stanton, 2003-06
Kaleb Thornhill, 2004-07
Steve Wasylk, 1990-93
Blair White, 2006-09
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Todd Boleski, 2005-08
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MISCELLANEOUS AWARDS (No. 95) retired. His jersey retirement was part of a special program to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1966 “Game of the Century” between the second-ranked Spartans and top-ranked Notre Dame that ended in a 10-10 tie.
Only four jersey numbers have been retired in the 118year history of Michigan State football: No. 78 worn by All-America tackle Don Coleman, No. 90 worn by AllAmerica roverback George Webster, No. 46 in honor of former MSU President John Hannah and No. 95 worn by All-America defensive end Charles “Bubba” Smith.
coaches names were added to the west upper deck, alongside the signage that recognizes MSU’s six National Championship seasons. The names of the eight other “Ring of Fame” members appear on the east upper deck.
Spartan head coach Biggie Munn (1947-53) pulled Coleman’s No. 78 out of circulation in 1952. Munn called Coleman, a consensus All-American in 1951, “the finest lineman ever to play for Michigan State.” Coleman was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1975. Webster, a two-time All-American, had his No. 90 retired by head coach Duffy Daugherty in 1967. “George Webster is not only the finest football player I’ve ever seen, but he symbolizes our great 1965 and ’66 teams,” said Daugherty. Webster was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1987. Daugherty retired the No. 46 in 1969 as a tribute to Dr. Hannah, who stepped down after 46 years of service to the University including 28 years as its president (1941-69). Hannah championed Michigan State’s acceptance into the Big Ten Conference in 1949. Former Spartan head coach and athletics director George Perles said, “John Hannah is the greatest legend in the history of Michigan State. He is the person who made MSU the great school it is today.”
In 19 seasons as Michigan State’s head coach (1954-72), Daugherty posted a 109-69-5 record (.609) and led the Spartans to four National Championships (1955, 1957, 1965 and 1966). He guided Michigan State to a combined record of 19-1-1 in 1965-66, as the Spartans won back-toback Big Ten and National Championships. Seven of his teams ranked among the nation’s Top 20, including six Top 10 finishes. A two-time National Coach of the Year (1955 and 1965), Daugherty was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1984.
Munn and Daugherty, who combined to win 163 games and six National Championships, had their names added to Spartan Stadium’s “Ring of Fame” prior to MSU’s 2012 (Oct. 13) Homecoming game against Iowa. The legendary
On Sept. 23, 2006, Smith became just the third player in Michigan State football history to have his jersey number
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As MSU’s latest inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2015), Clinton Jones’ name will be added to the “Ring of Fame” prior to the Sept. 12 game against Oregon. A three-year letterman from 1964-66, Jones accounted for 2,549 career all-purpose yards and 23 touchdowns. Jones led the team in rushing and all-purpose yards in his final two seasons while helping the Spartans to a combined record of 19-1-1, including back-to-back Big Ten and National Championships in 1965 and ‘66.
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Percy Snow’s name was added to the “Ring of Fame” prior to the Nov. 2, 2013, game against Michigan. Snow, a twotime All-American linebacker, was the first player in college football history to win both the Butkus and Lombardi Awards in the same season.
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In just seven seasons from 1947-53, Munn transformed Michigan State into one of the winningest and most respected programs in the nation, as he produced a remarkable record of 54-9-2 (.846). During his tenure, the Spartans won back-to-back National Championships in 1951 and 1952, rattled off a school-record 28-game winning streak, and won the 1953 Big Ten Co-Championship in the school’s inaugural season in the conference. He capped off his illustrious career with a 28-20 victory over fifthranked UCLA in the 1954 Rose Bowl. Over his final four seasons, Munn compiled a 35-2 record (.946), including four consecutive Top 10 finishes in the final Associated Press and United Press International Polls from 195053. He was named National Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association in 1952 after leading Michigan State to a perfect 9-0 record and the consensus National Championship. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1959.
Former Michigan State All-Americans and College Football Hall of Famers Brad Van Pelt and John Pingel had their names added to Spartan Stadium’s “Ring of Fame” prior to MSU’s 2010 home game against Notre Dame, while Gene Washington’s name was adorned before the 2011 Homecoming game (Oct. 22) against Wisconsin. A twotime All-American, Washington was a member of the 2011 College Football Hall of Fame Class.
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RETIRED JERSEY NUMBERS/ RING OF FAME
SPARTAN RECORDS
John Hannah #46
Charles “Bubba” Smith #95
Brad Van Pelt #10
John Pingel #37
Gene Washington #84
Clarence “Biggie” Munn
Duffy Daugherty
Percy Snow #48
HONORS & AWARDS
George Webster #90
SPARTAN HISTORY
Don Coleman #78
PL.
PLAYER / (WINNER)
8th
1955
4th
1957
3rd
1959
8th 6th
1962
7th
1963
3rd
1965
6th
Don McAuliffe (Billy Vessels, Oklahoma) Earl Morrall (Howard Cassady, Ohio State) Walt Kowalczyk (John Crow, Texas A&M) Dan Currie Dean Look (Billy Cannon, LSU) George Saimes (Terry Baker, Oregon State) Sherman Lewis (Roger Staubach, Navy) Steve Juday (Mike Garrett, USC) Clinton Jones
13th
POS.
PL.
PLAYER / (WINNER)
HB
1966
6th
QB
1971
10th
HB
1972
13th
C QB
1985
4th
1987
4th
1988
6th
1989
8th
2008
10th
Clinton Jones (Steve Spurrier, Florida) Eric Allen (Pat Sullivan, Auburn) Brad Van Pelt (Johnny Rogers, Nebraska) Lorenzo White (Bo Jackson, Auburn) Lorenzo White (Tim Brown, Notre Dame) Tony Mandarich (Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State) Percy Snow (Andre Ware, Houston) Javon Ringer (Sam Bradford, Oklahoma)
FB HB QB HB
YEAR
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YEAR 1952
BOWL HISTORY
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MISCELLANEOUS AWARDS 2015 OUTLOOK
NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR (AFCA) 1952 1955
UPI BIG TEN MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Clarence L. Munn Hugh Duffy Daugherty
1985 1987
NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR (FWAA) 1955 1965
Hugh Duffy Daugherty Hugh Duffy Daugherty
CHICAGO TRIBUNE / BIG TEN MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
THE SPORTING NEWS COACH OF THE YEAR
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1978
Darryl Rogers
NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR (CBSSPORTS.COM) 2010
Mark Dantonio Mark Dantonio
COACHING STAFF
Mark Dantonio
BILETNIKOFF AWARD 2002
Charles Rogers Percy Snow
2014 RECAP
Percy Snow
2014
SPARTAN RECORDS
1980 2003
Charles “Bubba” Smith
ROBERT W. MAXWELL AWARD 1972
Brad Van Pelt
SPARTAN HISTORY
WALTER CAMP TROPHY 1952 Don McAuliffe
Darqueze Dennard Kurtis Drummond
Tony Lippett
BIG TEN COACH OF THE YEAR 1974 Dennis Stolz* 1978 Darryl Rogers* 1987 George Perles+ 2003 John L. Smith* 2010 Mark Dantonio* 2013 Mark Dantonio * + * selected by writers and broadcasters + selected by Big Ten coaches
Herb Adderley Joe DeLamielleure
LOWE’S SENIOR CLASS AWARD 2011
Kirk Cousins
DISCOVER ORANGE BOWL/FWAA COURAGE AWARD 2011
Arthur Ray Jr.
MICHIGAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME 1961 1962 1968 1973 1975 1976 1979 1981 1987 1987 1990 1992 1993 1996 1997 1998 1999 1999 2002 2004 2005 2006 2011 2012
Clarence L. Munn Ralph H. Young John H. Kobs John S. Pingel Hugh Duffy Daugherty Lyman L. Frimodig Earl E. Morrall Don L. Ridler Glenn Johnson Lynn Chandnois Bob Carey Frank “Muddy” Waters Charles “Bubba” Smith Herb Adderley Don Coleman George Webster Al Fracassa Kirk Gibson Brad Van Pelt Joe DeLamielleure George Perles Sonny Grandelius Carl Banks Fred Arbanas Ed Budde Bob Devaney
COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA HALL OF FAME
COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME 1959 1978 1984 2000
Coaches Clarence L. Munn Charles W. Bachman Hugh Duffy Daugherty Frank “Muddy” Waters
1968 1975 1987 1988 2001 2011 2013 2015
Players John S. Pingel Don E. Coleman George Webster Charles “Bubba” Smith Brad Van Pelt Gene Washington Percy Snow Clinton Jones
1989
John Wilson
DOWNTOWN ATHLETIC CLUB - NEW YORK 1989
Chris Willertz vs. Notre Dame
TOYOTA LEADERSHIP AWARD 1978
Kirk Gibson, flanker (Outstanding Offensive End)
JOE FOGG MEMORIAL TROPHY / CLEVELAND TOUCHDOWN CLUB 1962 1965
George Saimes (Most Outstanding College Player) Clinton Jones (Most Outstanding College Player)
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BOWL HISTORY
HONORS & AWARDS
Shilique Calhoun
PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
Ed Bagdon
UPI LINEMAN OF THE YEAR 1966
Offensive – Tony Mandarich Offensive – Tony Mandarich Offensive – Bob Kula Offensive – Flozell Adams
BIG TEN WIDE RECEIVER OF THE YEAR
Darqueze Dennard
OUTLAND TROPHY 1949
Greg Jones (media)
BIG TEN DEFENSIVE BACK OF THE YEAR 2013 2014
THORPE AWARD 2013
1987 1988 1989 1997 2013
LOMBARDI AWARD 1989
2009
BIG TEN DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR
BUTKUS AWARD 1989
Eric Allen Larry Bethea Lorenzo White Greg Jones (media)
BIG TEN LINEMAN OF THE YEAR
NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR (SCOUT.COM) 2010
1971 1977 1987 2009
BIG TEN DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR (RIVALS.COM) 2010
Lorenzo White (co-MVP with Iowa’s Chuck Long) Lorenzo White
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The first player to win both the Butkus and Lombardi Awards in the same season, twotime All-American Percy Snow was a member of the 2013 Class of the College Football Hall of Fame.
Safety Kurtis Drummond, who earned firstteam All-America honors from the Football Writers Association of America, became the second Spartan in a row to win the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year Award in 2014.
Mark Dantonio earned Big Ten Coach of the Year honors for the second time in his career in 2013 after leading the Spartans to a schoolrecord 13 wins, including a victory in the 100th Rose Bowl Game vs. No. 5 Stanford.
Tony Lippett, who led the Big Ten in receiving yards in 2014, became the first Spartan to be named the Richter-Howard Big Ten Reciever of the Year since the award’s inception in 2011.
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MISCELLANEOUS AWARDS
CHEVROLET SCHOLARSHIP PLAYER OF THE GAME 1971 Oct. 2 S Brad Van Pelt vs. Notre Dame Oct. 9 DT Ron Curl vs. Michigan
Robert Shurelds vs. Notre Dame Mill Coleman vs. Ohio State
1995 Sept. 9 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Nov. 4
QB FB QB QB
Tony Banks vs. Nebraska Scott Greene vs. Purdue Todd Schultz vs. Boston Col. Tony Banks vs. Michigan
1996 Sept. 7 Nov. 2 Nov. 23
LB WR WR
Ike Reese vs. Nebraska Derrick Mason vs. Michigan Nigea Carter vs. Penn State
1997 Sept. 20
TBs
Oct. 18 Nov. 1 Nov. 29
TE LB TB
Sedrick Irvin & Marc Renaud vs. Notre Dame Josh Keur vs. Northwestern Ike Reese vs. Ohio State Sedrick Irvin vs. Penn State
1998 Sept. 12 Sept. 5 Sept. 26 Nov. 7 Nov. 28
QB TB TB DE WR
Bill Burke vs. Notre Dame Lloyd Clemons vs. Oregon Sedrick Irvin vs. Michigan Julian Peterson vs. Ohio State Gari Scott vs. Penn State
1999 Sept. 18 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Nov. 20
WR WR LB TB
Gari Scott vs. Notre Dame Plaxico Burress vs. Michigan T.J. Turner vs. Purdue T.J. Duckett vs. Penn State
2000 Sept. 23 Oct. 21 Nov. 11
TB QB TB
T.J. Duckett vs. Notre Dame Ryan Van Dyke vs. Michigan T.J. Duckett vs. Purdue
2001 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Nov. 3
WR WR TB
Charles Rogers vs. Notre Dame Charles Rogers vs. Northwestern T.J. Duckett vs. Michigan
1973 Sept. 22 Nov. 9
CB QB
Paul Hayner vs. Syracuse Charles Baggett vs. Ohio St.
Tony Mandarich
1975 Sept. 27 Sept. 27
FB DT
Levi Jackson vs. N.C. State Larry Bethea vs. N.C. State
HONDA SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD 1987 Pat Shurmur vs. USC 1993 Mill Coleman vs. Kansas
1979 Oct. 6 Nov. 10
TB TB
Steve Smith vs. Michigan Derek Hughes vs. Minnesota
1980 Sept. 13
SE
Ted Jones vs. Illinois
1982 Sept. 11
QB
John Leister vs. Illinois
1983 Sept. 24 Oct. 1
CB QB
Phil Parker vs. Illinois Clark Brown vs. Purdue
1984 Dec. 22
CB
Phil Parker vs. Army (Cherry Bowl)
2002 Sept. 21 Nov. 23
WR TB
Charles Rogers vs. Notre Dame Jaren Hayes vs. Penn State
2004 Sept. 4 Oct. 30 Nov. 13
WR RB RB
Matt Trannon vs. Rutgers DeAndra Cobb vs. Michigan Jason Teague vs. Wisconsin
2005 Sept. 17 Oct. 1 Oct. 15
QB DT QB
Drew Stanton vs. Notre Dame Domata Peko vs. Michigan Drew Stanton vs. Ohio State
2006 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Oct. 14
QB RB FS
Drew Stanton vs. Pittsburgh Jehuu Caulcrick vs. Notre Dame Otis Wiley vs. Ohio State
2007 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 20 Nov. 3 Nov. 3 Nov. 17
DE RB LB RB RB WR
Jonal Saint-Dic vs. Notre Dame Javon Ringer vs. Wisconsin Greg Jones vs. Ohio State Jehuu Caulcrick vs. Michigan Javon Ringer vs. Michigan Devin Thomas vs. Penn State
2008 Aug. 30 Sept. 20 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 22
SS RB LB RB LB
Otis Wiley vs. California Javon Ringer vs. Notre Dame Greg Jones vs. Ohio State Javon Ringer vs. Michigan Greg Jones vs. Penn State
FIESTA BOWL SAMARITAN / ALL-AMERICAN OF THE YEAR 1988
NATIONAL FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP AWARD 1965 1968 1986 1993
Stephen Juday Allen Brenner Dean Altobelli Steve Wasylk
NCAA POST-GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP 1968 Allen Brenner 1969 Donald Baird 1993 Steve Wasylk PLAYBOY SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 1993 Steve Wasylk SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SILVER ANNIVERSARY ALL-AMERICAN 1956 1961 1962
Clarence L. Munn Arthur F. Brandstatter Frank Gaines Jr.
NCAA SILVER ANNIVERSARY AWARD 1974 Bob McCurry 1977 Don Coleman 1990 Steve Juday NCAA TOP TEN 1974 Bob McCurry NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION GOLD MEDAL 1998 John H. McConnell WALTER CAMP ALL-CENTURY TEAM 1900-2000 Morten Andersen, PK Charles “Bubba” Smith, DL MICHIGAN COLLEGE MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR / DETROIT ATHLETIC CLUB 2007
Drew Stanton
1985 Oct. 5 Oct. 12
TB S
Lorenzo White vs. Iowa Phil Parker vs. Michigan
1986 Sept. 20 Oct. 4
DB FL
Todd Krumm vs. Notre Dame Mark Ingram vs. Iowa
1987 Sept. 7 Oct. 10 Oct. 31 Nov. 14
TB TB QB TB
Lorenzo White vs. USC Lorenzo White vs. Michigan Bobby McAllister vs. Ohio St. Lorenzo White vs. Indiana
1988 Oct. 1 Nov. 12
TB TB
Blake Ezor vs. Iowa Blake Ezor vs. Indiana
1989 Sept. 23 Sept. 30
LB LB
Percy Snow vs. Notre Dame Percy Snow vs. Miami-Fla.
1990 Sept. 22 Oct. 13 Oct. 20
LB QB PK
Chuck Bullough vs. Notre Dame Dan Enos vs. Michigan John Langeloh vs. Illinois
1991 Sept. 21 Oct. 26
WR PK
Courtney Hawkins vs. Notre Dame Jim DelVerne vs. Ohio State
1992 Sept. 19 Oct. 10 Oct. 24
TB DB QB
Craig Thomas vs. Notre Dame Steve Wasylk vs. Michigan Bret Johnson vs. Ohio State
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Gail Clark vs. Notre Dame Mark Niesen vs. Ohio State
BOWL HISTORY
LB QB
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PERFORMANCE AWARDS 2009 Linebacker Trophy – Greg Jones 2012 Running Back Trophy – Le’Veon Bell 2013 Defensive Performer of the Year - Shilique Calhoun 2013 Defensive Lineman Trophy - Shilique Calhoun
HONORS & AWARDS
1972 Oct. 7 Nov. 11
SPARTAN HISTORY
DB WR
SPARTAN RECORDS
1994 Sept. 17 Oct. 15
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Craig Thomas vs. Kansas Mill Coleman vs. Notre Dame Rob Fredrickson vs. Mich. Jim Miller vs. Ohio State Steve Holman vs. Penn State
COACHING STAFF
WASHINGTON, D.C., TOUCHDOWN CLUB 1985 Lorenzo White (College Running Back of the Year) 1988 Tony Mandarich (College Lineman of the Year)
TB WR LB QB TB
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Joe DeLamielleure, who anchored the “Electric Company” offensive line in the 1970s, was one of five men named to the 2003 Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
1993 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Nov. 27
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TOUCHDOWN CLUB OF COLUMBUS 1972 Brad Van Pelt (College Defensive Back of the Year) 1983 Carl Banks (College Linebacker of the Year) 1985 Lorenzo White (College Running Back of the Year) 1988 Tony Mandarich (College Offensive Lineman of the Year) 2002 Charles Rogers (College Receiver of the Year) 2013 Darqueze Dennard (College Defensive Back of the Year) Jeremy Langford (Big Ten Player of the Year) Mark Dantonio (Big Ten Coach of the Year)
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1982 1983 1984 1985 1986
COACHING STAFF
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MSU head coach Mark Dantonio presented Tony Lippett the 2014 Governor of Michigan Award. Named the 2014 Big Ten Receiver of the Year, Lippett led the team in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches.
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GOVERNOR OF MICHIGAN AWARD Given annually since 1931 to the player who is voted the most valuable by his teammates.
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1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981
Abe Eliowitz Robert Monnett Arthur Buss Edward Klewicki Sid Wagner Sam Ketchman Harry Speelman John Pingel Lyle Rockenbach Jack Amon Anthony Arena Richard Kieppe No award Jack Breslin Steve Contos George Guerre Warren Huey Lynn Chandnois Eugene Glick Everett Grandelius Don Coleman Richard Tamburo LeRoy Bolden John Matsock Carl Nystrom James Hinesly Dan Currie Sam Williams Dean Look Thomas Wilson George Saimes George Saimes Sherman Lewis Richard Gordon Stephen Juday George Webster Dwight Lee Allen Brenner Ronald Saul Eric Allen Eric Allen Gail Clark Ray Nester Charles Baggett Levi Jackson Richard Baes Larry Bethea Ed Smith Dan Bass Steve Smith Bryan Clark
FB HB T E G C T HB G FB C HB FB HB HB E HB QB HB T LB HB HB G E C E QB QB FB FB HB HB QB ROV HB E/S G TB TB LB LB QB FB TB DT QB LB HB QB
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
James Neely Carl Banks Jim Morrissey Lorenzo White Dave Yarema Mark Ingram Lorenzo White Kurt Larson Percy Snow Dan Enos Hyland Hickson Chuck Bullough Courtney Hawkins Mill Coleman Brice Abrams Jim Miller Scott Greene Scott Greene Duane Goulbourne Ike Reese Sorie Kanu Aric Morris Richard Newsome Josh Thornhill Charles Rogers Jeff Smoker Drew Stanton Eric Smith Drew Stanton Javon Ringer Javon Ringer Brett Swenson Greg Jones B.J. Cunningham Le’Veon Bell Darqueze Dennard Tony Lippett
LB LB LB TB QB FL TB LB LB QB TB LB WR FL/QB FB QB FB FB TB OLB FS SS FS LB WR QB QB S QB RB RB K LB WR RB CB WR/CB
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2000 2001 2002 2003-06 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Gari Scott Desmond Thomas Bill Burke Renaldo Hill Nick Meyers Richard Newson Siitupe Peko Greg Robinson-Randall Dave Sucura Hubert Thompson Matt Bonito Ivory McCoy Thomas Wright Little John Flowers Broderick Nelson Kyle Rasmussen Eric Smith No Award Ogemdi Nwagbuo Charlie Gantt Colin Neely Dan Conroy John Stipek Denicos Allen Todd Anderson Kurtis Drummond Keith Mumphery Connor Cook Trae Waynes Aaron Burbridge Lawrence Thomas
WR DT QB CB DE FS OT OT OG DE OT TE SS TB CB DT FS NT TE DE K C LB FB S WR QB CB WR DT
TOMMY LOVE AWARD Award given in the name of the late Tommy Love, football letterman in 1968, to the most improved player on the varsity team. 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Errol Roy Billy Joe DuPree Michael Holt Mike Duda Dane Fortney Anthony Marek Melvin Land Michael Dean Matthew Foster Steve Otis Bryan Clark Alan Kimichik Walter Schramm Steve Maidlow Jim Morrissey Tom Allan Anthony Bell Mark Ingram Mark Nichols John Budde Andre Rison Percy Snow Matt Vanderbeek Chris Willertz Freddie Wilson Eddie Brown Mitch Lyons John MacNeill Steve Wasylk Mike Edwards Rich Glover Demetrice Martin Muhsin Muhammad Flozell Adams Marvin Wright Amp Campbell Todd Schultz
T E TB DE SE G DT OLB C LB QB TE OT LB LB DE LB FL DT DE WR LB DE DE S CB TE DE SS DE DE DB FL OT S CB QB
Quarterbacks coach Brad Salem with 2014 Tommy Love Award winners Aaron Burbridge (left) and Lawrence Thomas (right).
POTSY ROSS AWARD Given annually since 1949 to the player who has made the best contribution to the team both athletically and scholastically. Named for the late F. Ward Ross, football letterman in 1925-26-27, and contributed by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Ross. 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973
John Polonchek John Yocca Frank Kapral John Wilson James Neal Don Kauth Carl Nystrom Pat Wilson Don Zysk John Middleton Blanche Martin Thomas Wilson Pete Kakela George Azar Ed Youngs Richard Flynn Stephen Juday Patrick Gallinagh Anthony Conti Allen Brenner Donald Baird Victor Mittelberg Michael Rasmussen Mark Grua Bruce Harms
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2010 2011 2012 2014 President’s Award winners (L-R): Connor Kruse, Taiwan Jones, MSU Athletics Director Mark Hollis, Jeremy Langford, Marcus Rush.
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1999 2000 2001
BIGGIE MUNN AWARD This award given annually in the name of the late MSU Athletics Director and football coach Clarence “Biggie” Munn to the team’s most inspirational player. 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992
Robert Viney Jerry Jones Frank Waters Eddy McLoud Donald Highsmith Calvin Fox Ronald Curl Gary VanElst Paul Hayner Jim Taubert Gregory Schaum Tyrone Willingham Jerome Stanton Michael Hans Jerome Stanton Matthew Foster Johnny Lee Haynes George Cooper Tony Gilbert (posthumously) Jim Rinella Jim Rinella Bobby Morse Mark Beaudoin Bobby Morse Tim Moore Rich Gicewicz Tim Ridinger Hyland Hickson Ed O’Bradovich Jeff Graham
E HB HB C HB E T T HB DT T FL DB FB DB C DT LB SE DT DT FB DE FB LB TE DT TB DT C
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1998
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BOWL HISTORY
1995
QB TE LB C ILB OT FL DB TE OG HB OT QB FB HB DT OT CB DE CB CB DT FS DT QB C TE DT G DB DE DB FB TE DB C DE TE FB QB OG TB LB OT DT TE OT WR C TB TB OT LB FS QB CB DE CB DT TE DE QB
HONORS & AWARDS
E G LB FB E G HB T T FL
1989
Charles Baggett Michael Cobb Otto Smith Alfred Pitts Paul Rudzinski James Hinesly Kirk Gibson Mark Anderson Mark Brammer Rodney Strata Steve Smith Jeff Wiska Bryan Clark Darrin McClelland Tony Ellis Smiley Creswell Jim Bob Lamb Nate Hannah Tom Allan Terry Lewis Lonnie Young Joe Curran Phil Parker Dave Wolff Dave Yarema Pat Shurmur Mike Sargent Jason Ridgeway Vince Tata Derrick Reed Matt Vanderbeek Harlon Barnett Rob Roy Duane Young Alan Haller Chris Piwowarczyk Bill Johnson Mitch Lyons Tony Rollin Bret Johnson Brett Lorius Craig Thomas Matt Christensen Shane Hannah Aaron Jackson Bob Organ Bob Denton Muhsin Muhammad Matt Beard Duane Goulbourne Marc Renaud Flozell Adams Courtney Ledyard Sorie Kanu Bill Burke Amp Campbell Robaire Smith Renaldo Hill Jace Sayler Chris Baker Nick Myers Ryan Van Dyke
2013
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James Proebstle Jeffrey Richardson Robert Lange Richard Berlinski Bruce Kulesza Gary Parmentier Doug Barr Joseph DeLamielleure John Shinsky Mike Jones
2009
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PRESIDENT’S AWARD This award, named for the University president, goes to the outstanding senior lineman and senior back who has shown the most perseverance. Amp Campbell, who suffered a cervic-spinal injury in 1998 and returned to the line-up to earn third-team All-America honors as a senior, had his name added to the award in 2000. 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974
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Ulish Booker Thomas Wright No Award Jehuu Caulcrick Ervin Baldwin Ryan Allison Brandon Long Rocco Cironi Jeremy Ware D.J. Young Marcus Hyde Keith Nichol Kevin Pickelman Larry Caper Anthony Rashad White Tyler Hoover Jairus Jones Micajah Reynolds Blake Treadwell Taiwan Jones Connor Kruse Jeremy Langford Marcus Rush
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In 2005, the MSU Football Players Association established this award to recognize a senior, who through his commitment to volunteerism has had a positive impact in the local community. Kyle Brown Drew Stanton John Masters Otis Wiley Ross Weaver Alex Shackleton Brian Linthicum Fou Fonoti Keith Mumphery Keith Mumphery
2003-06 2007
1988
MSU FOOTBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION’S COMMUNITY SERVICE & OUTREACH AWARD
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
2002
COACHING STAFF
2012 2013 2014
G MG SE DB TE DB C OT FB S G OT SS C C DB S S WR DB FL P C OG OT FB OG LB LB DL DT RB C DB LB LB WR P LB OL QB P P QB P
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1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Charles Wilson Thomas Standal David Radelet David Radelet Charles Shafer Alan Davis Mike Sciarini Bryan Boak Darrin McClelland Tim Cunningham Bill Covey Steve Bogdalek Dean Altobelli Pat Shurmur Dave Martin John Kiple Mike Iaquaniello Brian Vooletich Mark MacFarland Steve Wasylk Mill Coleman Chris Salani Matt Beard Brian Mosallam Dave Mudge Garett Gould Shaun Mason Josh Thornhill Josh Thornhill Kyle Rasmussen Kyle Rasmussen Chad Simon Chris Morris Kiel Beltinck Kaleb Thornhill Ryan Allison Blair White Aaron Bates Max Bullough Nate Klatt Andrew Maxwell Mike Sadler Mike Sadler Andrew Maxwell Mike Sadler
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Travis Jackson was one of two recipients of the Biggie Munn Award (most inspirational player) in 2014 (presented by head strength and conditioning coach Ken Mannie).
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1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Brice Abrams Scott Greene Scott Greene Ike Reese Ike Reese Amp Campbell Aric Morris Richard Newsome Herb Haygood Monquiz Wedlow Paul Harker Tyrell Dortch Eric Smith Javon Ringer Mike Gyetvai Blair White Trevor Anderson Kirk Cousins Josh Rouse Arthur Ray Jr. Max Bullough Max Bullough Mylan Hicks Travis Jackson
FB FB FB OLB OLB CB SS FS WR LB OG DB S RB OG WR DE QB FB OG LB LB LB OL
DOUG WEAVER OIL CAN AWARD This award, named for former athletics director and letterman Doug Weaver, goes to the player or manager who contributes most in a humorous way to the team. 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972-79 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003-06 2007 2008 2009 2010
Peter Fusi Jack Morgan Douglas Weaver Gordon Serr Doug Weaver Larry Fowler Henry Bullough Embry Robinson Joseph Carruthers Robert Popp Thomas Vernon Edwin McLucas Ronald Grimsley Wayne Fontes Dewey Lincoln Earl Lattimer Larry Mackey Drake Garrett Drake Garrett Drake Garrett Eddy McLoud Clifton Hardy Michael Tobin Dan Kovacs No award given Gregg Lauble Gregg Lauble Gregg Lauble Darryl Dixon John Jones John Jones Pete Hrisko Greg Montgomery Steve Montgomery Steve Montgomery Dan Enos Jim Miller Jim Miller Jim Miller Nigea Carter Yakini Allen Nigea Carter Travis Reece Pete Govens Ulish Booker Dominick Brown Dominick Brown Jeremiah McLaurin No Award Devin Thomas Kyle Smith Jeremy Ware Chris D. Rucker
T T C G C T G G T QB E G G HB HB G FB HB HB HB C HB LB MGR LB LB LB S DT DE QB P FB FB QB QB QB QB WR DT WR FB DT OT LB DE SS WR LB CB CB
2011 2012 2013 2014
Chris D. Rucker Johnny Adams James Kittredge Dan France James Kittredge
WR CB DT OG DL
1988
IRON MAN AWARD Presented to the player who has made the most noteworthy accomplishments in strength and conditioning.
1989
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994
1990
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003-06 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Rodney Strata Jeff Wiska Smiley Creswell Randy Lark Mark Napolitan Kelly Quinn Bobby Morse David Houle Tony Mandarich Bob Kula Matt Keller Jim Johnson Toby Heaton Brett Lorius Mark Birchmeier Brian DeMarco Chris Smith Scott Shaw Sorie Kanu Dimitrius Underwood Shaun Mason Jason Strayhorn Jace Sayler Josh Thornhill Shaun Mason Jace Sayler Josh Thornhill Josh Thornhill Paul Harker No Award Pete Clifford Justin Kershaw Andrew Hawken Eric Gordon Kevin Pickelman Max Bullough Tyler Hoover Marcus Rush
OG OT DT OG C DE FB OT OT OT OG OT OG OG C OT DT OG FS DE OG C DT LB OG DT LB LB OG OT DT FB LB NT LB DT DE
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1995
1996
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1999
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OUTSTANDING UNDERCLASSMEN AWARD Presented to outstanding varsity underclass lineman and back. 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985
1986 1987
Kirk Gibson Larry Bethea Mark Brammer Melvin Land Mark Anderson Mark Brammer Steve Smith Bernard Hay Steve Smith Smiley Creswell Thomas Morris John Leister Carl Banks Ted Jones Carl Banks Randy Lark Kelly Quinn Phil Parker Kelly Quinn Lorenzo White Tony Mandarich Shane Bullough Lorenzo White Dave Yarema Mark Nichols Dave Houle Todd Krumm John Budde
FL DT TE DT DB TE TB MG TB DE DB QB LB SE LB T DE S DE TB OT LB TB QB DT OT CB DE
2001
2002 2003-06 2007
Travis Davis Bobby McAllister Andre Rison Travis Davis Blake Ezor Bob Kula Eric Moten Duane Young Dan Enos Courtney Hawkins Tico Duckett Bill Johnson Tico Duckett William Reese Juan Hammonds Myron Bell Jim Miller Craig Thomas Juan Hammonds Mark Birchmeier Duane Goulbourne Tony Banks Bob Denton Duane Goulbourne Ike Reese Reggie Garnett Derrick Mason Ike Reese Marc Renaud Sedrick Irvin Sorie Kanu Josh Keur Ike Reese Amp Campbell Sedrick Irvin Courtney Ledyard Robert Newkirk Julian Peterson Greg Robinson-Randall Plaxico Burress Sedrick Irvin Gari Scott Chris Baker Plaxico Burress T.J. Duckett Renaldo Hill Josh Shaw T.J. Turner Chris Baker T.J. Duckett Herb Haygood Cedric Henry Josh Shaw Ulish Booker T.J. Duckett Charles Rogers Jeff Smoker Steve Stewart Thomas Wright Clifford Dukes Jason Harmon Charles Rogers No Award Justin Kershaw Javon Ringer
DT QB SE DT TB OG OG TE QB WR TB DE TB DT DE CB QB TB DE C TB QB OG TB LB MLB WR OLB TB TB FS TE OLB CB TB OLB DT DE OT WR TB WR TE WR TB CB DT LB TE TB WR CB DT OT TB WR QB OT FS DE FS WR DT RB
Left tackle Jack Conklin was one of four winners of the Outstanding Underclassmen Award in 2014 (pictured with defensive line coach Ron Burton).
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MISCELLANEOUS AWARDS C C OT OG C TE OG TE OG C DE
DOWNTOWN COACHES CLUB AWARDS These awards, presented by the Downtown Coaches Club, the area booster club for football, go to the most outstanding senior defensive player, offensive player and special teams player.
2008 2009 2010
2012
2014
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER 1999 Paul Edinger 2000 DeMario Suggs 2001 Tony Grant Herb Haygood Craig Jarrett 2002 Thomas Wright 2003 Mark Goebel 2004 Marshall Campbell 2005 Jason Teague 2006 Brett Swenson 2007 Travis Key 2008 Todd Boleski 2009 Brett Swenson 2010 Aaron Bates 2011 Keshawn Martin 2012 Dan Conroy 2013 Kyler Elsworth 2014 Mike Sadler
PK CB SN KR P SS LB LB RB K FS K K P WR/PR K LB P
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TE OT C OT C OG OT OT OT C OG OT C OT OT OG OG OT OG OT OG C OT OG C C OG
BOWL HISTORY
1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
Michael Cobb Tony Bruggenthies Alfred Pitts James Hinesly Matthew Foster Rodney Strata Jeff Wiska Walt Schramm Scott Auer Mark Napolitan John Wojciechowski Tony Mandarich Pat Shurmur Tony Mandarich Tony Mandarich Bob Kula, Eric Moten Jim Johnson Toby Heaton Shane Hannah Brian DeMarco Matt Beard Flozell Adams Scott Shaw Jason Strayhorn Casey Jensen Shaun Mason
HONORS & AWARDS
1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986
T B T T LB LB B LB LB LB FS LB DT FS LB DT DE LB LB DB OLB DE DT DB MLB DT CB OLB DB LB FS DT SS LB LB DT FS DE SS DE LB FS CB LB LB CB S S DE
SPARTAN HISTORY
UP FRONT AWARD Presented to the outstanding offensive lineman; separate award for defensive lineman created in 2014.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER 1975 Gregory Schaum 1976 Thomas Hannon 1977 Larry Bethea 1978 Melvin Land 1979 Dan Bass 1980 John McCormick 1981 James Burroughs 1982 James Neely 1983 Carl Banks 1984 Jim Morrissey 1985 Phil Parker 1986 Shane Bullough 1987 Mark Nichols Todd Krumm 1988 Kurt Larson 1989 Travis Davis 1990 Skip Confer 1991 Chuck Bullough 1992 Ty Hallock 1993 Myron Bell Rob Fredrickson 1994 Juan Hammonds 1995 Yakini Allen Demetrice Martin 1996 Reggie Garnett Chris Smith 1997 Ray Hill Ike Reese 1998 Lemar Marshall 1999 Julian Peterson 2000 Richard Newsome 2001 Josh Shaw 2002 Thomas Wright 2003 Mike Labinjo 2004 Ronald Stanley 2005 Domata Peko 2006 Otis Wiley 2007 Jonal Saint-Dic 2008 Otis Wiley 2009 Trevor Anderson 2010 Eric Gordon 2011 Trenton Robinson 2012 Johnny Adams 2013 Denicos Allen Max Bullough Darqueze Dennard Isaiah Lewis 2014 Kurtis Drummond Marcus Rush
SPARTAN RECORDS
2013
LB C TE LB QB OG FS DT RB OG SS DT OL RB LB DE C DE OT QB S RB OT QB LB S
G TB FB QB TE HB QB FL SE C TE TE FL TB WR TB C WR TB QB FL QB WR WR TE QB FB TB WR OT WR WR WR OG RB QB OL TE QB WR WR
QB WR OG WR RB WR
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2011
Greg Jones Joel Nitchman Charlie Gantt Greg Jones Kirk Cousins Joel Foreman Trenton Robinson Jerel Worthy Le’Veon Bell Chris McDonald Isaiah Lewis Jerel Worthy Jack Allen Le’Veon Bell Max Bullough William Gholston Jack Allen Shilique Calhoun Jack Conklin Connor Cook Kurtis Drummond Jeremy Langford Jack Conklin Connor Cook Ed Davis RJ Williamson
OFFENSIVE PLAYER 1975 Gregory Croxton 1976 Richard Baes 1977 James Earley 1978 Edward Smith 1979 Mark Brammer 1980 Steve Smith 1981 Bryan Clark 1982 Otis Grant 1983 Daryl Turner 1984 Mark Napolitan 1985 Veno Belk Butch Rolle 1986 Mark Ingram 1987 Lorenzo White 1988 Andre Rison 1989 Blake Ezor 1990 Jeff Pearson 1991 Courtney Hawkins 1992 Tico Duckett 1993 Jim Miller 1994 Mill Coleman 1995 Tony Banks 1996 Nigea Carter Derrick Mason 1997 Josh Keur Todd Schultz 1998 Garett Gould 1999 Lloyd Clemons Gari Scott 2000 Siitupe Peko Lavaile Richardson 2001 Herb Haygood 2002 BJ Lovett 2003 Joe Tate 2004 DeAndra Cobb 2005 Drew Stanton 2006 Kyle Cook 2007 Kellen Davis 2008 Brian Hoyer 2009 Blair White 2010 Mark Dell
2012 2013 2014
Kirk Cousins B.J. Cunningham Chris McDonald Bennie Fowler Jeremy Langford Tony Lippett
COACHING STAFF
Offensive line coach Mark Staten presented All-America center Jack Allen with the 2014 Up Front Award (most outstanding offensive lineman).
2011
2015 SPARTANS
Brian Ottney Brian Ottney No Award Pete Clifford Roland Martin Joel Nitchman Charlie Gantt Joel Foreman Dion Sims Blake Treadwell Jack Allen (O) Shilique Calhoun (D)
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All-America safety and Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year Kurtis Drummond was presented the Downtown Coaches Club Award (defense) and Captains Award in 2014.
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DUFFY DAUGHERTY AWARD (Distinguished Alumnus) This award, named in honor of the former MSU coach, goes annually to an MSU football alumnus who has distinguished himself in endeavors on and off the field since graduation.
2010
1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
2013
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006-14
Edward L. Budde Dean Look Earl Morrall John Wilks James Ninowski John S. Pingel Don Coleman Robert McCurry. George Webster Jack Breslin Rollie Dotsch Henry Bullough John Wilson Frank Kush Doug Weaver John McConnell Sonny Grandelius Carl “Buck” Nystrom Kirk Gibson Wayne Fontes Herb Adderley Gene Washington Charles “Bubba” Smith Lynn Chandnois Ron Saul Rich Saul George Perles Charles “Mad Dog” Thornhill Sherman Lewis Frank “Muddy” Waters Dr. John Shinsky Al Fracassa No Award
2011 2012
2014
Co-offensive coordinator/running backs coach Dave Warner presented Nick Hill (left) and Trae Waynes (right) with the 2014 Jim Adams Award (unsung heroes).
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003-06 2007 2008 2009 2010
DANZIGER AWARD
Josh Butland Brice Abrams Mill Coleman Derrick Mason Robert McBride Ray Hill Travis Reece Aric Morris Dave Sucura Dawan Moss Renaldo Hill Dave Sucura Lorenzo Guess Dawan Moss Damon Dowdell No Award Devin Thomas Trevor Anderson Keshawn Martin Edwin Baker Tyler Hoover William Gholston Keshawn Martin William Gholston Tony Lippett Tony Lippett
P FB FL WR DE CB FB SS OT FB CB OG SS FB QB WR DE WR RB DE DE WR DE WR WR/CB
Given annually from 1954 through 1975, this award goes to the player from the Detroit area who made the most outstanding contribution to the team. From 1976 through 1979, the award went to the players voted team captains at the end of the season. Named for the late Frederick W. Danziger, football letterman in 1926-28-29 and team captain in 1929.
2011
1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990
This award, named in honor of long-time MSU broadcaster Jim Adams, goes to the unsung player on each Spartan team, beginning with the 1993 season.
Al Fracassa Norman Masters James Hinesly Jim Ninowski Cliff LaRose Blanche Martin Mickey Walker Gary Ballman Ed Budde Dewey Lincoln Jerry Rush Harold Lucas Patrick Gallinagh Ronald Ranieri Kenneth Heft Craig Wycinsky Gordon Bowdell Ralph Wieleba William Simpson William Simpson Terry McClowry Gregory Croxton Jeff Wiska Jeff Wiska Darrin McClelland Mark Napolitan Mark Napolitan John Wojciechowski Dave Yarema John Miller John Miller Ventson Donelson John Langeloh
QB T E QB T FB T HB T HB T MG G C HB T SE E HB HB LB G OT OT FB C C OG QB SS S DB PK
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Kyler Elsworth Keith Mumphery Garrett Celek Chris Norman Darqueze Dennard Ethan Ruhland Denzel Drone Kyler Elsworth Dan France Fou Fonoti Marcus Rush Nick Hill Trae Waynes
LB WR TE LB CB OL DE LB OG OT DE RB CB
CLARENCE J. UNDERWOOD JR. SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD In 2002, Michigan State established the Clarence J. Underwood Jr. Sportsmanship Award, named in honor of MSU’s former athletics director and long-time administrator. The award is presented to the player who has distinguished himself thanks to his conduct both on and off the field. 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Joe Tate Joe Tate Kyle Brown Gordon Niebylski David Herron Jr. Javon Ringer Javon Ringer Danny Fortener Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins Trenton Robinson Andrew Maxwell Chris Norman Fou Fonoti Keith Mumphery
OG OG WR OG LB RB RB SS QB QB FS QB LB OT WR
JIM ADAMS AWARD
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Robert Ribby Peter Drzal Tony Popovski Courtney Ledyard Octavis Long Paul Edinger Josh Thornhill Mike Austin Desmond Thomas Shawn Wright Richard Brown Tony Grant Duron Bryan Ivory McCoy Jason Randall Ronald Stanley Mike Gyetvai Joe Toth Derrick Johnson Kyle Rowley A.J. Jimmerson Jeff McPherson David Williams Eric Gordon Cole Malatinsky Keith Nichol Andrew Pendy Dana Dixon Andrew Maxwell
C DB OG DE WR PK LB LB DT LB S SN CB T TE LB OT DT RB S RB LB WR LB SS QB LB CB QB
Keith Mumphery received both the Clarence J. Underwood Sportsmanship Award and the MSU Football Players
Association Community Service & Outreach Award in 2014 (pictured with wide receivers coach Terrence Samuel).
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SPARTANS IN ALL-STAR GAMES 1973 1954 1986 1957
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BLUE-GRAY MONTGOMERY, ALA. Bullough, Hank, AC Perles, George, AC Parker, Norm, AC Andersen, Morten, K Banks, Carl, LB Beard, Thomas, C Benson, Bill, G Benson, Wayne, B Berger, Don, C Birchmeier, Mark, C Bowdell, Gordon, E Carey, Bill, E Christensen, Matt, LB
1956-57-61-72 1962 1959 1958 1962 1968 1957 1951 1961 1967 1967 1957 1971 1961 1966 1960 1976 1963 1956 1951 1961 *1957 1964 1957 1961 1972 1964 1951 1952 1958 1967 1963 1952 1972 1956 1972 1972 1968 1956 1950 1970 1973 *1957 1970 1966 1972 1954 1971 1963 1962 1969 1966 1976 +1966 1968 1966 1952 1958 1954 1956
SPARTAN RECORDS
Taiwan Jones and Keith Mumphery both played in the 2015 East-West Shrine Game in St. Petersburg, Florida.
NORTH-SOUTH PONTIAC, MICH. Daugherty, Duffy, HC Azar, George, G Baker, Park, B Barker, Dick, E Behrman, Dave, C Berlinski, Richard, B Carruthers, Joe, T Creamer, Jim, C Charon, Carl, B Chatlos, George, E Conti, Anthony, T Currie, Dan, C Dawson, William, T Fontes, Wayne, B Gallinagh, Pat, T Grimsley, Ike, G Hannon, Thomas, DB Herman, Dave, T Hinesly, Jim, E Horrell, Bill, T Hudas, Larry, E Jewett, Bob, E Johnson, Herman, B Kaiser, Dave, E Kakela, Pete, T King, Chris, LB Krzemienski, Tom, G Kuh, Dick, G Kush, Frank, G LaRose, Cliff, T Lee, Dwight, B Lincoln, Dewey, B Luke, Ed, E Macholz, Dennis, G Matsko, John, C McClowry, Robert, C McConnell, Brian, E McLoud, Eddy, C Mendyk, Dennis, B Minarik, Hank, E Mittelberg, Victor, T Nester, Ray, LB Ninowski, Jim, B Phillips, Harold, B Richardson, Jeff, T Roberts, Marvin, T Rody, Fred, C Roy, Errol, T Rubick, Ron, B Sanders, Lonnie, E Saul, Richard, E Smith, Charles, E Smith, Otto, LB Thornhill, Charles, LB Waters, Jr., Frank, B West, Jerry, T Wilson, John, B Wulff, Jim, B Zagers, Bert, B Zucco, Vic, B
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EAST-WEST SHRINE SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., 1925-2005 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 2006 HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2007-09 ORLANDO, FLA. 2010-11 ST. PETERSBURG, FLA., 2012Munn, Biggie, HC 1952-53 Daugherty, Duffy, HC 1958-59-66-68 Rogers, Darryl, A C 1980 Perles, George, HC 1988 Adams, Flozell, OT 1998 Adderley, Herb, B 1960 Allen, Eric, B 1971 Anderson, Mark, DB 1980 Andre, Charles, C 1974 Arbanas, Fred, E 1960 Bagdon, Ed, G 1950 Ballman, Gary, B 1961 Bailey, Charles, T 1968 Banks, Tony, QB 1995 Bell, Anthony, LB 1986 Bethea, Larry, T 1977 Bobbitt, James, T 1962 Bobich, Louis, B 1965 Bolden, Leroy, B 1955 Brenner, Allen, B 1968 Breslin, Jack, B 1945, 1946 Brogger, Francis, E 1945 Budde, Ed, T 1962 Bullough, Max, LB 2014 Bullough, Henry, G 1955 Burke, Pat, T 1958 Burroughs, James, DB 1981 Chandnois, Lynn, B 1950 Clark, Gail, LB 1972 Coleman, Don, G 1952 Coleman, Mill, FL 1994 Cunningham, B.J., WR 2012 Curl, Ronald, T +1971 Dekker, Paul, E 1953 DeLamielleure, Joseph, T 1972 Dibble, Dorne, E 1951 Dorow, Al, B 1952 Gantt, Charlie, TE 2011 Gilbert, Don, B 1958 Gordon, Eric, LB 2011 Gordon, Richard, B 1965 Greene, Scott, FB 1995 Grandelius, Everett, B 1951
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Kirk Cousins completed 5-of-11 passes for 115 yards, including a 41-yard TD strike, in the 2012 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.
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Clark, Bryan, QB Cundiff, Larry, T DeMarco, Brian, OT Dotsch, Roland, T DuPree, Billy Joe, E Fox, Calvin, E Garner, Dean, G Haller, Alan, DB Harness, Jason, E Heft, Kenneth, B Highsmith, Donald, B Hinesly, James, T Hoag, Phil, E Ingram, Mark, FL Johnson, Bill, DL Kanicki, James, C Kapral, Frank, G Kauth, Don, E Kolodziej, Tony, E Land, Melvin, T Lothamer, Ed, E McFadden, Marv, G Newsome, Richard, S Nicholson, James, G Peko, Siitupe, C Postula, Vic, B Pruiett, Mitch, G Przybycki, Joseph, T Rochester, Paul, T Rutledge, Les, T Ryan, Ed, B Saldock, Tom, T Schaum, Gregory, T Serr, Gordon, G Shlapak, Borys, K Smith, Ed, QB Smith, Pete, QB Summers, James, B Taubert, James, T Timmerman, Ed, C Turner, Daryl, SE VanElst, Gary, T Walker, Mickey, T Wright, Don, G
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CANADIAN AMERICAN BOWL TAMPA, FLA. Daugherty, Duffy, HC 1970 Stolz, Denny, HC, North 1976 Baggett, Charles, B 1976 Hardy, Clifton, B 1971 Highsmith, Donald, B 1970 Hogan, Michael, LB 1971 Malinosky, John, T 1978 McConnell, Brian, E 1973 Standal, Thomas, LB 1976 Stanton, Jerome, B 1979 Taubert, James, T 1975 Timmons, Frank, B 1973 Wilson, Charles, G 1975 Wilson, Tyrone, B *1976 HULA BOWL HONOLULU, HAWAII, 1947-97; 2006-08 MAUI, HAWAII, 1998-2005 Daugherty, Duffy, HC 1959-68 Perles, George, AC 1991 Rogers, Darryl, AC 1979 Adderley, Herb, B 1961 Allen, Eric, B 1972 Ane, Charles, C 1975 Apisa, Robert, FB 1968 Ballman, Gary, B 1962 Banks, Carl, LB 1983 Behrman, Dave, C 1963 Bobich, Louis, B 1965 Bowdell, Gordon, E 1971
Brammer, Mark, TE Brenner, Allen, B Bullough, Shane, LB Byrd, Eugene, SE Cobb, DeAndra, RB Coleman, Don, T Cook, Kyle, OL Curl, Ronald, T Currie, Dan, C Cundiff, Larry, T Dekker, Paul, E DuPree, Billy Joe, E Fields, Brandon, P Foreman, Frank, E Gibson, Kirk, FL Grandelius, Sonny, B Greene, Scott, FB Hannon, Thomas, DB Jarrett, Craig, P Jones, Clinton, B Juday, Steve, QB Kanu, Sorie, FS Kelly, Ellison, G Kula, Robert, OT Langeloh, John, PK Ledyard, Courtney, LB Lewis, Sherman, B Land, Melvin, T Look, Dean, B Lopes, Roger, B Lucas, Harold, MG Masters, Norm, T Matsko, John, C McClowry, Terry, LB McCoy, Ivory, TE Mojsiejenko, Ralf, PK/P Moten, Eric, OG Mudge, Dave, OT Muhammad, Muhsin, WR Newsome, Richard, S Nicholson, James, G Ninowski, Jim, B Nwagbuo, Ogemdi, DL O’Brien, Fran, T Parker, Phil, FS Peko, Domata, DT Piette, Tom, C Planutis, Gerald, B Raye, James, QB Rayner, Dave, K Reese, Ike, OLB Rison, Andre, WR Saimes, George, FB Saul, Ronald, G Schaum, Gregory, T Shurmur, Patrick, C Simpson, William, B Smoker, Jeff, QB Snow, Percy, LB Stanley, Ronald, LB Van Pelt, Brad, B Webster, George, B Wedemeyer, Charles, F Williams, Sam, E Wilson, Bobby, DT Wilson, Tom, B Wiska, Jeff, G COLLEGE ALL-STAR GAME CHICAGO, ILL. Adderley, Herb, B Agett, Albert, B Arbanas, Fred, E Bagdon, Ed, G Budde, Ed, T Bullough, Henry, G Breslin, Jack, B
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Behrman, David, C Carey, Robert, E Chandnois, Lynn, B Clark, Gail, LB Coleman, Don, T Currie, Dan, C Dekker, Paul, E DeLamielleure, Joe, T Dorow, Al, B Grandelius, Everett, B Guerre, George, B Huey, Warren, E Jewett, Robert, E Jones, Clinton, B Kanicki, James, C Kelly, Ellison, G Kinek, Michael, E Kowalczyk, Walt, B Kush, Frank, G Lothamer, Ed, E Matsko, John, C McAuliffe, Don, B McClowry, Terry, LB McCurry, Robert, C Morrall, Earl, B Ninowski, Jim, B O’Brien, Fran, T Peaks, Clarence, B Pingel, John, B Przybycki, Joseph, T Rochester, Paul, T Rush, Jerry, T Sanders, Lonnie, E Simpson, William, B Smith, Charles, E Snorton, Matt, E Tamburo, Dick, C Van Pelt, Brad, B Washington, Eugene, E Webster, George, B Williams, Sam, E JAPAN BOWL TOKYO Perles, George, HC; AC Anderson, Mark, DB Duckett, Tico, TB Ezor, Blake, RB Graves, Thomas, B Haller, Alan, DB Hannon, Thomas, DB Hinesly, James, OT Johnson, Bill, DL Mandarich, Tony, OT McAllister, Bobby, QB Miller, John, DB Mojsiejenko, Ralf, PK/P Moore, Timothy, LB Nichols, Mark, DT Quinn, Kelly, DE Schaum, Gregory, T White, Lorenzo, TB Wiska, Jeff, G COACHES’ ALL-AMERICA LUBBOCK, TEXAS Daugherty, Duffy, HC Daugherty, Duffy, AC Adderley, Herb, B Arbanas, Fred, E Beard, Thomas, C Behrman, David, C Brenner, Allen, B Curl, Ronald, T Foreman, Frank, E Goovert, Ron, LB Kumiega, Tony, G Lewis, Sherman, B
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Alamo Bowl ......................................................................................................................0-2 2003 / Nebraska 17, MSU 3 2010 / Texas Tech 41, MSU 31 All-American Bowl...........................................................................................................0-1 1985 / Georgia Tech 17, MSU 14 Aloha Bowl .......................................................................................................................1-1 1989 / MSU 33, Hawaii 13 1997 / Washington 51, MSU 23 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl ................................................................................................1-0 2012 / MSU 17, TCU 16 Capital One Bowl .............................................................................................................1-2 2000 / MSU 37, Florida 34 2009 / Georgia 24, MSU 12 2011 / Alabama 49, MSU 7 Champs Sports Bowl ......................................................................................................0-1 2007 / Boston College 24, MSU 21 Cherry Bowl .....................................................................................................................0-1 1984 / Army 10, MSU 6 Cotton Bowl .....................................................................................................................1-0 2015 / MSU 42, Baylor 41 Gator Bowl .......................................................................................................................0-1 1989 / Georgia 34, MSU 27 Independence Bowl.........................................................................................................0-1 1995 / Louisiana State 45, MSU 26 Liberty Bowl .....................................................................................................................0-1 1993 / Louisville 18, MSU 7 Orange Bowl ....................................................................................................................0-1 1938 / Auburn 6, MSU 0 Outback Bowl ..................................................................................................................1-0 2012 / MSU 33, Georgia 30 (3OT) Rose Bowl ........................................................................................................................4-1 1954 / MSU 28, UCLA 20 1956 / MSU 17, UCLA 14 1966 / UCLA 14, MSU 12 1988 / MSU 20, Southern Cal 17 2014 / MSU 24, Stanford 20 Silicon Valley Football Classic ......................................................................................1-0 2001 / MSU 44, Fresno State 35 Sun Bowl ..........................................................................................................................1-1 1990 / MSU 17, Southern Cal 16 1996 / Stanford 38, MSU 0
JAN. 1, 1938 | MIAMI, FLA. | ATT: 18,970 1 2 MSU AUBURN
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The fourth annual Orange Bowl game wasn’t nearly as close as the final score might indicate as Auburn dominated play on both sides of the football in recording a shutout victory, 6-0, over Michigan State. It still ranks as the lowest-scoring game in Orange Bowl history. Auburn wasted two scoring opportunities in the first quarter. Jimmy Fenton’s 25-yard run gave the Tigers a first-and-10 at the MSU 12, but the Spartan defense responded by stuffing three-straight running plays and Lyle Rockenbach broke up Fenton’s fourth-down pass. Tom McShannock’s interception and 29-yard return ended Auburn’s second scoring threat. The game’s only touchdown came in the second quarter and it was set up by George Kenmore’s 28-yard pass to Ralph O’Gwynne to the MSU 2. Auburn fullback Pel Sitz netted only 1 yard on three carries before O’Gwynne scored on a 1-yard run around left end on fourth-and-goal. The Tigers had several chances in the second half to break the game open. Auburn turned the ball over on downs at the MSU 16 in the third quarter after Dutch Heath’s 12-yard interception return to the MSU 24. Michigan State failed to record a first down until late in the third quarter when Ed Pearce broke a 29-yard run. Auburn drove inside the MSU 30 twice in the fourth quarter but failed to put points on the scoreboard. The Spartans’ only other first down came on a 23-yard pass from John Pingel to Usif Haney midway through the fourth quarter. Auburn outgained Michigan State in total yards, 278-67. Fenton and Speck Kelly combined for 137 of the Tigers’ 197 rushing yards, gaining 76 and 61 yards, respectively. Auburn held Pingel, MSU’s All-America halfback, to 12 yards rushing on seven carries. A sellout crowd of nearly 19,000 attended the game at Miami’s brand-new $360,000 Roddy Burdine Stadium. SCORING SUMMARY Second Quarter AU – Ralph O’Gwynne 1 run (kick failed). TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushing Yards Passing Yards Total Offense Passes (Att-Comp-Int) Punts-Average Fumbles-Lost Penalty Yards
MSU 2 40 27 67 12-2-3 12-35.2 0-0 35
AU 13 197 81 278 10-4-2 10-33.7 0-0 50
INDIVIDUAL RUSHING MSU: Ed Pearce 29, John Pingel 12, Arthur Harris 9, George Kovacich 8. AU: Jimmy Fenton 76, Speck Kelly 61, Dutch Heath 37, Pel Sitz 31, Ralph O’Gwynne 13, Mims 5.
Kyler Elsworth (No. 41) made the game-winning stop against Stanford fullback Ryan Hewitt on fourth-and-1 with under two minutes remaining to seal Michigan State’s 24-20 victory over the fifth-ranked Cardinal in the 100th Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 1, 2014.
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Dave Kaiser converted his first career field-goal attempt, a 41-yarder with :07 left, to give No. 2 Michigan State a 17-14 win over No. 4 UCLA in the 1956 Rose Bowl. Michigan State found itself in an early hole as Earl Morrall’s pass on the first play from scrimmage was intercepted by Jim Decker and returned 4 yards to the MSU 16. Four plays later, Bob Davenport scored on a 2-yard run over left guard to give the Bruins a 7-0 lead with 11:48 left in the first quarter. Midway through the second quarter, Michigan State put together an 11-play, 80-yard drive to pull even at 7. Walt Kowalczyk’s 30-yard run to the UCLA 17 set up Morrall’s 13-yard touchdown toss to Clarence Peaks. On the second play of the fourth quarter, the Spartans took their first lead at 14-7 on Peaks’ 67-yard TD pass to John Lewis, who caught the ball on the 50 and took it the distance. Five minutes later, UCLA’s passing game produced a big play as Ronnie Knox hit Decker with a 47-yard bomb to the MSU 7. Three plays later, Doug Peters scored on a 1-yard plunge at center. Morrall directed an 11-play, 59-yard drive to the UCLA 24, but Gerald Planutis missed a 41-yard field-goal attempt. Five penalties were called in the closing minutes and field position shifted in Michigan State’s favor when UCLA was whistled for three-straight fouls. The Spartans’ game-winning drive started at the UCLA 19. SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter UCLA – Bob Davenport 2-yard run (Jim Decker kick), 11:48 left. Drive: 4 plays, 16 yards. Second Quarter MSU – Clarence Peaks 13-yard pass from Earl Morrall (Gerald Planutis kick), 5:52 left. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards. Fourth Quarter MSU – John Lewis 67-yard pass from Clarence Peaks (Gerald Planutis kick), 14:11 left. Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards. UCLA – Doug Peters 1-yard run (Jim Decker kick), 6:07 left. Drive: 5 plays, 56 yards. MSU – Dave Kaiser 41-yard field goal, 0:07 left. Drive: 3 plays, -5 yards. TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushing-Yards Passing Yards Total Offense Punt Returns (No-Yds) KO Returns (No-Yds) Passes (Att-Comp-Int) Punts-Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards
UCLA 13 42-136 61 52-197 2-12 2-58 10-2-2 7-39.6 2-0 8-60
MSU 18 50-251 130 68-381 6-8 3-61 18-6-2 2-40.0 4-1 10-98
INDIVIDUAL RUSHING UCLA: Sam Brown 14-63, Bob Davenport 10-26, Doug Peters 6-20, Ronnie Knox 6-12, Chuck Hollaway 1-10, Jim Decker 4-3, Doug Bradley 1-2. MSU: Walt Kowalczyk 13-88, Gerald Planutis 12-66, Clarence Peaks 11-56, Earl Morrall 10-28, Dennis Mendyk 1-5, Gary Lowe 1-4, Jim Wulff 1-3, Don Zysk 1-1. INDIVIDUAL PASSING UCLA: Ronnie Knox 8-2-1 61, Sam Brown 2-0-0 0. MSU: Clarence Peaks 2-1-0 67, Earl Morrall 15-4-2 38, Walt Kowalczyk 1-1-0 25. INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING UCLA: Jim Decker 1-47, Rommie Loudd 1-14. MSU: Clarence Peaks 3-40, John Lewis 1-67, Jim Hinesly 1-13, Don Zysk 1-10.
INDIVIDUAL PASSING UCLA: Paul Cameron 22-9-1 152, Primo Villaneuva 2-0-1 0. MSU: Tom Yewcic 8-2-1 11, Earl Morrall 2-0-0 0.
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INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING UCLA: Bill Stits 2-46, John Hermann 2-15, Bob Heydenfeldt 1-33, Rommie Loudd 1-28, Don Stalwick 1-15, Bob Long 1-10, Pete Dailey 1-5. MSU: LeRoy Bolden 1-18, Evan Slonac 1-(-7).
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INDIVIDUAL RUSHING UCLA: Bill Stits 5-25, Bob Davenport 8-22, Pete Dailey 7-20, Primo Villaneuva 5-17, Don Stalwick 1-11, John Hermann 1-6, Rommie Loudd 1-(-4), Paul Cameron 12-(-7). MSU: Billy Wells 14-80, LeRoy Bolden 14-52, Evan Slonac 13-39, John Matsock 5-26, Gerald Planutis 2-11, James Ellis 2-1, Tom Yewcic 2-(-6), Earl Morrall 1-(-8).
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Second Quarter UCLA – Paul Cameron 2-yard run (John Hermann kick), 10:56 left. Drive: 7 plays, 18 yds. MSU – Ellis Duckett blocked punt 6-yard return (Evan Slonac kick), 4:45 left.
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Billy Wells ran for one touchdown and returned a punt for another score to lead No. 3 Michigan State to a 28-20 victory over No. 5 UCLA in the 1954 Rose Bowl. UCLA jumped out to a 14-0 lead, capitalizing on two Spartan turnovers. Midway through the first quarter, Jim Salsbury recovered a fumble on the MSU 37 and six plays later, Paul Cameron hit Bill Stits with a 13-yard TD strike to give the Bruins a 7-0 lead. Early in the second quarter, Hardiman Cureton and Bob Long combined to sack Spartan QB Earl Morrall, who fumbled, and Cureton fell on it at the MSU 18. Seven plays later, Cameron scored on a 2-yard run off left tackle. The momentum changed midway through the second quarter when Ellis Duckett blocked Cameron’s punt from the UCLA 25 and returned it 6 yards for a touchdown as the Spartans cut the deficit to 14-7 at halftime. The Spartans dominated play in the third quarter. Michigan State took the second-half kickoff and drove 78 yards in 14 plays with LeRoy Bolden scoring on a 1-yard dive to tie the game at 14. Wells capped a 10-play, 73-yard drive with a 2-yard TD run to give the Spartans their first lead at 21-14 late in the third quarter. Early in the fourth quarter, UCLA forced another fumble and Jack Ellena recovered it at the MSU 24. Two plays later, Cameron hit Rommie Loudd with a 28-yard TD toss but Cameron’s conversion attempt sailed wide and the Bruins still trailed 21-20. Michigan State iced the game when Wells returned Cameron’s punt 62 yards for a touchdown with 4:51 left in the fourth quarter. Wells led a well-balanced Spartan running attack, picking up 80 yards on 14 carries.
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Gary Beban ran for two touchdowns and threw for 147 yards to lead No. 4 UCLA to a 14-12 upset win over No. 1 Michigan State in the 1966 Rose Bowl. Michigan State committed four first-half turnovers, with the first coming late in the first quarter as Don Japinga fumbled away a punt at the Spartan 6 that UCLA’s John Erquiaga recovered. On the opening play of the second quarter, Beban scored on a 1-yard sneak to give the Bruins a 7-0 lead. UCLA then surprised the Spartans with an on-sides kick that Bruin Dallas Grider recovered at the MSU 42. Beban hooked up with Kurt Altenburg for a 27-yard pass to the MSU 1. Beban capped off the five-play, 42-yard drive with another 1-yard sneak as UCLA scored twice in 3:07 to build a 14-0 lead. Michigan State rallied late in the fourth quarter, scoring twice in the final 6:13. Steve Juday’s 42-yard strike to Gene Washington set up Bob Apisa’s 38-yard TD run. Juday’s two-point pass attempt failed and the Spartans trailed 14-6. The Spartan defense held on the next series and Bubba Smith partially blocked Larry Cox’s punt to give MSU possession at the UCLA 49. Juday finished off the 14-play scoring drive with a 1-yard sneak with :31 left. On the two-point try, Apisa was stopped short of the goal line by Grider and Bob Stiles. UCLA stopped the Spartans on fourth-and-1 plays three times in the second half, including twice in the fourth quarter. Michigan State outgained UCLA in total yards, 314-212. The Spartans picked up 204 yards on the ground, with Clinton Jones rushing for 113 yards on 20 carries.
Wishbone quarterback Nate Sassaman rushed for 136 yards on 28 carries to lead Army, making its first-ever bowl appearance, to a 10-6 triumph over Michigan State in the 1984 Cherry Bowl. Michigan State had an early scoring chance after Phil Parker intercepted a rare Army pass and returned it 18 yards to the Cadet 43. Three plays netted only 8 yards and Ralf Mojsiejenko’s 52-yard field-goal attempt missed wide left. The Spartans put together a nine-play, 58-yard drive but early in the second quarter on third-and-goal from the Army 5, Dave Yarema’s pass was intercepted in the end zone by Kermit McKelvy. A Michigan State fumble near midfield led to Army’s only touchdown. Cadet Clarence Jones capped off an eight-play, 46-yard drive with a 4-yard run off right tackle to give Army a 7-0 lead with 6:41 left in the first half. Early in the third quarter, Sassaman rushed eight times for 37 yards during a 14-play, 49-yard drive, but Craig Stopa’s 32-yard field-goal try went wide right. Army converted a Spartan fumble into a field goal and a 10-0 lead in the fourth quarter as a 15-play, 59-yard drive produced a 38-yard field goal by Stopa with 8:40 remaining. A Cadet fumble gave Michigan State life as Tom Allan recovered the ball at the MSU 49. Three plays later, Yarema found Bob Wasczenski in the left corner of the end zone with a 36-yard TD strike. The two-point pass attempt failed and Michigan State trailed 10-6 with 4:19 left. Army gained 256 yards rushing on 71 attempts while controlling the clock for 34:05. The Cadets sacked Yarema six times and picked off three of his passes, including two by Doug Pavek.
SCORING SUMMARY Second Quarter UCLA – Gary Beban 1-yard run (Kurt Zimmerman kick), 14:57 left. Drive: 2 plays, 6 yards. UCLA – Gary Beban 1-yard run (Kurt Zimmerman kick), 11:50 left. Drive: 5 plays, 42 yards.
SCORING SUMMARY Second Quarter ARMY – Clarence Jones 4-yard run (Craig Stopa kick), 6:31 left. Drive: 8 plays, 46 yards, TOP 2:51.
Fourth Quarter MSU – Bob Apisa 38-yard run (pass failed), 6:13 left. Drive: 2 plays, 80 yards. MSU – Steve Juday 1-yard run (run failed), 0:31 left. Drive: 15 plays, 51 yards.
Fourth Quarter ARMY – Craig Stopa 38-yard field goal, 8:40 left. Drive: 15 plays, 59 yards, TOP 7:14. MSU – Bob Wasczenski 36-yard pass from Dave Yarema (pass failed), 4:19 left. Drive: 3 plays, 51 yards, TOP 0:53.
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UCLA 10 41-65 147 61-212 2-2 3-49 20-8-0 11-39.9 3-2 9-86
MSU 13 46-204 110 58-314 4-3 2-23 12-8-3 5-42.4 3-2 1-14
INDIVIDUAL RUSHING UCLA: Melvin Farr 10-36, Gary Beban 25-14, Paul Horgan 5-12, Ray Armstrong 1-3. MSU: Clinton Jones 20-113, Bob Apisa 4-49, Dwight Lee 15-41, James Raye 2-4, Eddie Cotton 1-3, Steve Juday 4-(-6). INDIVIDUAL PASSING UCLA: Gary Beban 20-8-0 147. MSU: Steve Juday 18-6-3 80, James Raye 4-2-0 30. INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING UCLA: Kurt Altenberg 3-55, Byron Nelson 2-29, Larry Slagle 1-35, Melvin Farr 1-22, Dick Witcher 1-6. MSU: Gene Washington 4-81, Dwight Lee 3-23, Clinton Jones 1-6.
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INDIVIDUAL RUSHING ARMY: Nate Sassaman 28-136, Doug Black 22-57, Clarence Jones 10-41, Jarvis Hollingsworth 10-28, Scott Spellmon 1-(-6). MSU: Lorenzo White 23-103, Keith Gates 1-3, Dave Yarema 7-(-17). INDIVIDUAL PASSING ARMY: Nate Sassaman 2-1-1 10. MSU: Dave Yarema 25-11-3 155. INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING ARMY: Jarvis Hollingsworth 1-10. MSU: Butch Rolle 5-65, Bob Wasczenski 2-54, Mark Ingram 1-20, Bobby Morse 1-11, Keith Gates 1-8, Lorenzo White 1-(-3).
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INDIVIDUAL RUSHING MSU: Lorenzo White 33-158, Bobby Morse 2-8, Dave Yarema 4-(-18). GT: Malcolm King 16-122, Nate Kelsey 8-30, Jerry Mays 9-20, Cory Collier 6-10, Chuck Easley 1-2, Todd Rampley 8-(-2).
INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING MSU: Mark Ingram 3-70, Andre Rison 1-18, Veno Belk 1-4, Bobby Morse 1-(-7). GT: Jerry Mays 3-22, Cory Collier 3-14, Robert Massey 2-23, Nate Kelsey 2-10, Steve Davenport 1-21, Malcolm King 1-9.
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John Langeloh kicked a 36-yard field goal with 4:14 left in the fourth quarter, which proved to be the game winner, as No. 8 Michigan State defeated No. 16 Southern Cal, 20-17, in the 1988 Rose Bowl. The Spartans, making their first trip to Pasadena in 22 years, ended the Big Ten’s six-game losing streak in the Rose Bowl. USC scored on its second possession as a 12-play, 52-yard drive produced a 34-yard field goal by Quin Rodriguez. MSU responded with a 15-play, 76-yard drive of its own to take a 7-3 lead on Lorenzo White’s 5-yard touchdown run around left end with :54 left in the first quarter. The Spartans built a 14-3 advantage early in the second quarter as Bobby McAllister’s 55-yard completion to Andre Rison set up White’s second TD run from 3 yards out. The Trojans cut the deficit to 14-10 early in the third quarter as Rodney Peete hit Kevin Henry with a 33-yard TD strike. Michigan State extended its lead to 17-10 on Langeloh’s 40-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter. USC put together a 10-play, 80-yard drive to tie the score at 17 on Peete’s 22-yard TD toss to Henry in the back of the end zone with 8:33 remaining. Facing a third-and-8 from the MSU 30, McAllister eluded a heavy rush and completed a 36-yard pass to Rison for a first down at the USC 34. Blake Ezor carried the ball six straight times to the USC 18 to set up Langeloh’s game-winning field goal. USC took the ensuing kickoff and drove to the MSU 30, but Peete fumbled away the center snap and Todd Krumm recovered. John Miller iced the game for the Spartans, intercepting Peete’s “Hail Mary” pass at the MSU 13 with only :03 left. USC dominated the final stats, outgaining MSU, 410-276, in total yards but the Trojans committed five turnovers while the Spartans managed to play error-free football. White gained a gamehigh 113 yards rushing and scored twice. SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter USC – Quin Rodriguez 34-yard field goal, 7:28 left. Drive: 12 plays, 52 yards, TOP 4:30. MSU – Lorenzo White 5-yard run (John Langeloh kick), 0:54 left. Drive: 15 plays, 76 yards, TOP 6:34. Second Quarter MSU – Lorenzo White 3-yard run (John Langeloh kick), 9:20 left. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, TOP 1:50. Third Quarter USC – Ken Henry 33-yard pass from Rodney Peete (Quin Rodriguez kick), 9:34 left. Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, TOP 3:09. Fourth Quarter MSU – John Langeloh 40-yard field goal, 12:39 left. Drive: 9 plays, 45 yards, TOP 3:57. USC – Ken Henry 22-yard pass from Rodney Peete (Quin Rodriguez kick), 8:33 left. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, TOP 4:06. MSU – John Langeloh 36-yard field goal, 4:14 left. Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, TOP 4:14. TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Total Offense Punt Returns (No-Yds) KO Returns (No-Yds) Passes (Att-Comp-Int) Punts-Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards
USC 21 34-161 249 76-410 7-90 4-60 42-22-4 4-45.0 4-1 4-20
MSU 11 60-148 128 67-276 2-13 4-56 7-4-0 8-47.1 0-0 5-32
INDIVIDUAL RUSHING USC: Rodney Peete 11-54, Leroy Holt 10-44, Scott Lockwood 6-41, Randy Tanner 2-10, Kevin McLean 1-8, Ricky Ervins 4-4. MSU: Lorenzo White 35-113, Blake Ezor 11-25, James Moore 1-9, Joe Pugh 1-2, Bobby McAllister 12-(-1).
INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING USC: Paul Green 7-58, Ken Henry 3-66, John Jackson 3-50, Leroy Holt 3-17, Scott Lockwood 2-19, Erik Affholter 2-17, Randy Tanner 1-5, Ricky Ervins 1-7. MSU: Andre Rison 2-91, Willie Bouyer 1-29, Mike Sargent 1-8.
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INDIVIDUAL PASSING USC: Rodney Peete 41-22-3 249, Kevin McLean 1-0-1 0. MSU: Bobby McAllister 7-4-0 128.
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INDIVIDUAL PASSING MSU: Dave Yarema 15-6-1 85. GT: Todd Rampley 23-12-1 99.
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Fourth Quarter GT – David Bell 40-yard field goal, 7:08 left. Drive: 14 plays, 57 yards, TOP 5:52. GT – Malcolm King 5-yard run (David Bell kick), 1:50 left. Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards, TOP 3:42.
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Third Quarter GT – Todd Rampley 1-yard run (David Bell kick), 11:14 left. Drive: 4 plays, 66 yards, TOP 1:04. MSU – Mark Ingram 27-yard pass from Dave Yarema (Chris Caudell kick), 4:41 left. Drive: 2 plays, 38 yards, TOP 0:34.
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SCORING SUMMARY Second Quarter MSU – Mark Ingram 6-yard pass from Dave Yarema (Chris Caudell kick), 2:03 left. Drive: 4 plays, 48 yards, TOP 2:03.
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Malcolm King rushed for 122 yards on 16 carries and his 5-yard touchdown run with 1:50 left gave Georgia Tech a 17-14 come-from-behind victory over Michigan State in the 1985 All-American Bowl. Tim Moore’s interception late in the second quarter set up Michigan State’s first scoring drive. Dave Yarema hit Mark Ingram for a 37-yard gain on first down and three plays later, he tossed a 6-yard TD pass to Ingram to give the Spartans a 7-0 lead with 2:03 left in the first half. King’s 56-yard run set up a 1-yard sneak by Todd Rampley, who was making his first collegiate start at quarterback, as the Yellow Jackets tied the game at 7 with 11:14 remaining in the third quarter. Greg Montgomery pinned Georgia Tech back on its 2-yard line with a 31-yard punt. The Spartan defense held and forced Georgia Tech to punt out of its own end zone. Bobby Morse returned the punt 8 yards to the Yellow Jacket 37. Lorenzo White raced 11 yards around left end for a first down and on the next play, Yarema again hooked up with Ingram for a 27-yard scoring pass to give the Spartans a 14-7 lead with 4:41 left in the third quarter. Georgia Tech pulled to within 14-10 as a 14-play, 57-yard drive resulted in a 40-yard field goal by David Bell with 7:08 to play. Michigan State turned the ball over on its next possession as Pat Swilling recovered a fumble at the MSU 42. King capped off the eight-play drive with a 5-yard run off left tackle. Ingram had three catches for 70 yards and two scores to earn the game’s MVP award while White gained a game-high 158 yards on 33 rushes.
JAN. 1, 1988 | PASADENA, CALIF. | ATT: 103,847 1 2
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1989 GATOR BOWL
1989 ALOHA BOWL
JAN. 1, 1989 | JACKSONVILLE, FLA. | ATT: 76,236 1 2 3 MSU GEORGIA
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Wayne Johnson threw three touchdown passes and Rodney Hampton scored three times to lead Georgia to a 34-27 win over Michigan State in the 1989 Gator Bowl. Georgia head coach Vince Dooley went out a winner in his final game in 25 seasons. The loss ended MSU’s six-game winning streak. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 17-0 lead on Johnson’s 6-yard TD toss to Hampton, Steve Crumley’s 39-yard field goal and Johnson’s 30-yard TD strike to Hampton. The Spartans got on the scoreboard late in the first half as Bobby McAllister finished off a 10-play, 80-yard drive with a 4-yard TD pass to Andre Rison. Midway through the third quarter, Georgia put together a six-play, 64-yard drive to extend its lead to 24-7 on Kirk Warner’s 18-yard TD catch from Johnson. MSU responded with an eight-play, 78-yard scoring drive as McAllister hit Rison with a 55-yard bomb. A 36-yard field goal by Crumley gave the Bulldogs a 27-13 advantage with 2:16 left in the third quarter. McAllister’s 51-yard completion to Rison set up Blake Ezor’s 3-yard TD run early in the fourth quarter as the Spartans pulled to within 27-20. Hampton’s third TD, a 32-yard run, gave Georgia a 34-20 lead with 11:58 remaining. Rison scored on a 50-yard pass from McAllister late in the fourth quarter but the Spartans’ rally fell short as Georgia controlled the clock for the final 3:42 of the game. The two teams combined for 855 total yards with the Spartans outgaining the Bulldogs, 446-409. Rison caught nine passes for 252 yards and three scores. McAllister hit 14-of-24 throws for 288 yards and three TDs while Ezor led all rushers with 146 yards on 33 attempts. SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter UGA – Rodney Hampton 6-yard pass from Wayne Johnson (John Kasay kick), 0:01 left. Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, TOP 2:41. Second Quarter UGA – Steve Crumley 39-yard field goal, 11:00 left. Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, TOP 3:05. UGA – Rodney Hampton 30-yard pass from Wayne Johnson (John Kasay kick), 7:06 left. Drive: 5 plays, 74 yards, TOP 2:18. MSU – Andre Rison 4-yard pass from Bobby McAllister (John Langeloh kick), 2:55 left. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, TOP 4:11. Third Quarter UGA – Kirk Warner 18-yard pass from Wayne Johnson (John Kasay kick), 7:48 left. Drive: 6 plays, 64 yards, TOP 2:19. MSU – Andre Rison 55-yard pass from Bobby McAllister (kick failed), 3:55 left. Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, TOP 3:53. UGA – Steve Crumley 36-yard field goal, 2:16 left. Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, TOP 1:39. Fourth Quarter MSU – Blake Ezor 3-yard run (John Langeloh kick), 14:24 left. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, TOP 2:52. UGA – Rodney Hampton 32-yard run (John Kasay kick), 11:58 left. Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, TOP 2:26. MSU – Andre Rison 50-yard pass from McAllister (John Langeloh kick), 3:49 left. Drive: 15 plays, 82 yards, TOP 8:09.
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MSU 22 51-158 288 75-446 0-0 5-101 24-14-0 6-42.8 1-0 8-102
UGA 22 38-182 227 65-409 3-27 5-74 27-15-0 4-34.0 0-0 5-25
INDIVIDUAL RUSHING MSU: Blake Ezor 33-146, Scott Selzer 5-13, Bobby McAllister 13-(-1). UGA: Rodney Hampton 10-109, Tim Worley 11-30, Wayne Johnson 14-30, Keith Henderson 3-13.
DEC. 25, 1989 | HONOLULU, HAWAII | ATT: 50,000 1 2 3 HAWAII MSU
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Blake Ezor rushed for 179 yards and scored three touchdowns to lead No. 22 Michigan State to a 33-13 victory over No. 25 Hawaii in the 1989 Aloha Bowl. Michigan State scored its first 26 points off Rainbow Warrior turnovers. The Spartans jumped out to a 19-0 halftime lead on TD runs of 3 and 2 yards by Ezor and field goals of 30 and 34 yards by John Langeloh. Michigan State forced six turnovers in the first half and outgained the Rainbow Warriors, 205-102, in total yards. Hawaii took the second-half kickoff and a 10-play, 74-yard drive ended with Garrett Gabriel’s 11-yard TD toss to Chris Roscoe. Mike Iaquaniello’s second interception set up Michigan State’s third touchdown, a 1-yard dive by Hyland Hickson with 10:13 left in the fourth quarter, as the Spartans moved out to a 26-6 lead. Hawaii answered with a score on its next possession as Gabriel hooked up with Dane McArthur for a 23-yard TD pass. The Spartans put the game away as Ezor raced 26 yards around right end for his third touchdown with 5:36 left in the game. Ezor gained 101 yards rushing in the second half on 18 carries. SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter MSU – Blake Ezor 3-yard run (kick blocked), 3:59 left. Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, TOP 3:43. Second Quarter MSU – Blake Ezor 2-yard run (John Langeloh kick), 14:53 left. Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, TOP 2:01. MSU – FG John Langeloh 30, 7:15 left. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, TOP 4:41. MSU – John Langeloh 34-yard field goal, 1:02 left. Drive: 7 plays, 2 yards, TOP 3:45. Third Quarter UH – Chris Roscoe 11-yard pass from Garrett Gabriel (kick blocked), 9:45 left. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, TOP 5:10. Fourth Quarter MSU – Hyland Hickson 1-yard run (John Langeloh kick), 10:13 left. Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, TOP 5:06. UH – Dane McArthur 23-yard pass from Garrett Gabriel (Zehrin Khan kick), 8:07 left. Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, TOP 1:59. MSU – Blake Ezor 26-yard run (John Langeloh kick), 5:36 left. Drive: 4 plays, 48 yards, TOP 2:30. TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Total Offense Punt Returns (No-Yds) KO Returns (No-Yds) Passes (Att-Comp-Int) Punts-Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards
UH 19 28-82 198 61-280 2-31 7-174 33-20-4 1-27.0 7-4 3-30
MSU 21 61-225 116 73-341 0-0 1-2 12-7-2 3-50.7 0-0 9-85
INDIVIDUAL RUSHING UH: Dane McArthur 2-34, Dan Ahuna 3-21, Jamal Farmer 8-18, Ken Niumatalolo 3-15, Jeff Snyder 2-14, Jeff Newman 1-(-10), Garrett Gabriel 8-(-13). MSU: Blake Ezor 41-179, Courtney Hawkins 1-31, Tico Duckett 4-18, Hyland Hickson 3-13, Dan Enos 12-(16). INDIVIDUAL PASSING UH: Garrett Gabriel 31-19-3 197, Ken Niumatalolo 2-1-1 1. MSU: Dan Enos 12-7-2 116. INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING UH: Chris Roscoe 6-71, Jamal Farmer 5-25, Leonard Lau 2-34, Dane McArthur 2-25, Darrick Branch 2-22, Jeff Snyder 2-15, Dan Ahuna 1-6. MSU: James Bradley 4-85, Hyland Hickson 1-13, Duane Young 1-11, Blake Ezor 1-7.
INDIVIDUAL PASSING MSU: Bobby McAllister 24-14-0 288. UGA: Wayne Johnson 27-15-0 227. INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING MSU: Andre Rison 9-252, Steve Montgomery 4-21, Bernard Wilson 1-15. UGA: Rodney Hampton 4-71, Tim Worley 3-36, Kirk Warner 3-28, Keith Henderson 2-53, Sean Hummings 1-21, Arthur Marshall 1-14, John Thomas 1-4.
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Jeff Brohm completed 19-of-29 passes for 197 yards and a touchdown to lead Louisville to an 18-7 win over Michigan State in the 1993 Liberty Bowl. Michigan State’s only touchdown came on the game’s first series. The Spartans took the opening kickoff and drove 79 yards in 11 plays with Duane Goulbourne twisting into the end zone on a 1-yard run over left guard. Spartan QB Jim Miller started with a hot hand, hitting all four pass attempts for 50 yards on the first series. Louisville also scored on its first possession as an eight-play, 56-yard march ended with David Akers’ 31-yard field goal. Midway through the second quarter, the Spartans missed out on a scoring chance when Bill Stoyanovich misfired on a 31-yard field-goal attempt. Louisville put together a 14-play, 74-yard drive in the third quarter, but failed to put points on the scoreboard as Akers missed a 23-yard field-goal try. Brohm directed a seven-play, 59-yard drive for the go-ahead score early in the fourth quarter, hitting Reggie Ferguson on a crossing pattern for a 25-yard TD pass. A 24-yard interception return by Darius Watson gave Louisville the ball back at the MSU 33 but seven plays later, the Spartan defense stopped Anthony Shelman short of the goal line on fourth-and-1. The Cardinals got two points back on the next play as Joe Johnson and Tyrus McCloud tackled Spartan tailback Craig Thomas in his own end zone for a safety. Louisville iced the game with a seven-play, 54-yard drive as Ralph Dawkins scored on an 11-yard sweep around right end. SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter MSU – Duane Goulbourne 1-yard run (Bill Stoyanovich kick), 10:10 left. Drive: 11 plays, 79 yards, TOP 4:50. UL – David Akers 31-yard field goal, 7:07 left. Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, TOP 3:03. Fourth Quarter UL – Reggie Ferguson 25-yard pass from Jeff Brohm (David Akers kick), 12:05 left. Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, TOP 3:38. UL – Safety, Craig Thomas tackled in end zone by Joe Johnson and Tyrus McCloud, 8:53 left. UL – Ralph Dawkins 11-yard run (kick failed), 4:57 left. Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, TOP 3:56. TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Total Offense Punt Returns (No-Yds) KO Returns (No-Yds) Passes (Att-Comp-Int) Punts-Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards
MSU 18 31-114 193 59-307 1-3 4-59 28-15-1 5-29.0 0-0 5-60
UL 20 40-172 197 71-369 1-25 2-48 31-19-0 5-36.2 1-0 6-45
INDIVIDUAL RUSHING MSU: Duane Goulbourne 19-63, Craig Thomas 10-57, Steve Holman 1-1, Jim Miller 1-(-7). UL: Ralph Dawkins 14-88, Anthony Shelman 17-59, Jeff Brohm 9-25. INDIVIDUAL PASSING MSU: Jim Miller 28-15-1 193. UL: Jeff Brohm 29-19-0 197, Marty Lowe 2-0-0 0. INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING MSU: Mill Coleman 6-100, Scott Greene 4-49, Duane Goulbourne 3-11, Napoleon Outlaw 1-18, Brice Abrams 1-15. UL: Ralph Dawkins 8-68, Jamie Asher 4-15, Reggie Ferguson 3-68, Chris Fitzpatrick 2-17, Aaron Bailey 1-16, Kwalee Cooper 1-13.
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INDIVIDUAL RUSHING USC: Mazio Royster 32-125, Scott Lockwood 5-18, Curtis Conway 1-7, Deon Strother 1-3, Shane Foley 4-2, Todd Marinovich 1-1. MSU: Hyland Hickson 14-68, Tico Duckett 8-18, Dan Enos 12-1, Brice Abrams 1-(-3).
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Fourth Quarter USC – Quin Rodriguez 54-yard field goal, 13:07 left. Drive: 9 plays, 43 yards, TOP 2:35. USC – Quin Rodriquez 43-yard field goal, 3:07 left. Drive: 12 plays, 31 yards, TOP 5:54.
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Third Quarter USC – Quin Rodriguez 20-yard field goal, 6:00 left. Drive: 18 plays, 80 yards, TOP 9:00. MSU – Courtney Hawkins 21-yard pass from Dan Enos (John Langeloh kick), 2:53 left. Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, TOP 3:07. MSU – John Langeloh 52-yard field goal, 0:42 left. Drive: 4 plays, -1 yard, TOP 2:05.
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Second Quarter MSU – Hyland Hickson 18-yard run (John Langeloh kick), 2:22 left. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, TOP 4:05.
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Courtney Hawkins accounted for 216 all-purpose yards and caught a touchdown pass to lead No. 22 Michigan State to a 17-16 win over No. 21 Southern Cal in the 1990 Sun Bowl. MSU dodged a bullet early as Mike Iaquaniello intercepted a Todd Marinovich pass in the end zone on USC’s first series. Late in the first quarter, the Trojans put together an eight-play, 60-yard drive to take a 7-0 lead on Marinovich’s 7-yard pass to Gary Wellman. After a Spartan fumble, USC was again knocking on the door, but on a fourth-and-inches play from inside the MSU 1, Marinovich mishandled the snap from center and Alan Haller recovered the fumble in the end zone for a touchback. MSU took advantage of the turnover and Hyland Hickson capped a 10-play, 80-yard drive with an 18-yard TD run with 2:22 left in the first half. USC opened the second half with an 18-play, 80-yard drive that lasted nine minutes but it had to settle for a 20-yard field goal from Quin Rodriguez. The Spartans responded by scoring 10-straight points. On a third-and-13 play from the MSU 26, Dan Enos hit Hawkins on a post pattern for a 41-yard gain and a first down at the USC 33. Four plays later, Hawkins scored on a 21-yard pass from Enos that gave MSU its first lead at 14-10. Freddie Wilson’s interception at the USC 34 late in the third quarter led to a 52-yard field goal by John Langeloh as the Spartans built a 17-10 advantage. The Trojans got field goals of 54 and 43 yards from Rodriguez in the fourth quarter to cut the deficit to 17-16. MSU iced the game with two rushing first downs in the final three minutes. Hawkins caught six passes for 106 yards and a score to earn Sun Bowl MVP honors. Enos connected on 9-of-17 throws for 131 yards, including eight-straight completions during one stretch.
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INDIVIDUAL PASSING USC: Todd Marinovich 30-18-3 174, Shane Foley 2-1-0 6. MSU: Dan Enos 17-9-1 131.
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INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING USC: Scott Lockwood 5-41, Johnnie Morton 3-36, Frank Griffin 3-22, Gary Wellman 3-19, Bob Crane 2-20, Joel Scott 1-24, Mazio Royster 1-16, Deon Strother 1-2. MSU: Courtney Hawkins 6-106, Rob Roy 2-14, James Bradley 1-11.
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1995 INDEPENDENCE BOWL DEC. 29, 1995 | SHREVEPORT, LA. | ATT: 48,835 1 2 LSU MSU
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Kevin Faulk rushed for 234 yards on 25 carries and scored twice to lead Louisiana State to a 45-26 victory over Michigan State in the 1995 Independence Bowl. Michigan State got out of the gate early, scoring on the second play from scrimmage as Tony Banks hooked up with Muhsin Muhammad for a 78-yard touchdown pass. LSU also scored on its first possession as Kendall Cleveland capped a seven-play, 80-yard drive with a 6-yard TD run to tie the score at 7. Carl Reaves’ 17-yard interception return set up the Spartans’ second touchdown, a 3-yard run by Scott Greene for a 13-7 lead. Michigan State’s lead lasted only 14 seconds as Eddie Kennison returned the ensuing kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown. The Spartans regained the lead 13 seconds later when Derrick Mason returned the kickoff 100 yards for a score. Faulk’s 33-yard kickoff return gave LSU great field position at its own 43 and two plays later, he tied the game at 21 on a 51-yard TD run. Michigan State took a 24-21 lead into the locker room at halftime thanks to Chris Gardner’s 37-yard field goal with :01 left in the first half. LSU took control of the game in the third quarter, scoring three TDs in the first 7:16. Herb Tyler’s 49-yard completion to Kennison set up Faulk’s second TD run, a 5-yarder. Five minutes later, Gabe Northern returned a fumble 35 yards for a touchdown as Banks lost the ball while being sacked. Three plays later, Allen Stansbury intercepted a Banks pass and returned it 15 yards to the MSU 14. Less than a minute later, Kennison scored on a 27-yard strike from Tyler as the Tigers built a 42-24 advantage. SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter MSU – Muhsin Muhammad 78-yard pass from Tony Banks (Chris Gardner kick), 14:13 left. Drive: 2 plays, 80 yards, TOP 0:47. LSU – Kendall Cleveland 6-yard run (Andre’ Lafleur kick), 12:07 left. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, TOP 2:06. Second Quarter MSU – Scott Greene 3-yard run (kick blocked), 14:44 left. Drive: 1 play, 3 yards, TOP 0:04. LSU – Eddie Kennison 92-yard kickoff return (Andre’ Lafleur kick), 14:30 left. MSU – Derrick Mason 100-yard kickoff return (Scott Greene run), 14:17 left. LSU – Kevin Faulk 51-yard run (Andre’ Lafleur kick), 13:11 left. Drive: 2 plays, 57 yards, TOP 1:06. MSU – Chris Gardner 37-yard field goal, 0:01 left. Drive: 9 plays, 42 yards, TOP 1:01. Third Quarter LSU – Kevin Faulk 5-yard run (Andre’ Lafleur kick), 14:29 left. Drive: 2 plays, 74 yards, TOP 0:31. LSU – Gabe Northern 37-yard fumble return (Andre’ Lafleur kick), 9:20 left. LSU – Eddie Kennison 27-yard pass from Herb Tyler (Andre’ Lafleur kick), 7:13 left. Drive: 3 plays, 14 yards, TOP 0:57. Fourth Quarter LSU – Wade Richey 48-yard field goal, 8:45 left. Drive: 8 plays, 18 yards, TOP 3:19. MSU – Safety, LSU punter Chad Kessler stepped out of end zone, 5:57 left.
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LSU 17 48-272 164 68-436 2-3 4-150 20-10-1 4-44.5 2-1 5-42
MSU 23 35-100 348 79-448 2-26 7-158 44-22-3 6-37.5 4-3 9-80
INDIVIDUAL RUSHING LSU: Kevin Faulk 25-234, Kendall Cleveland 13-23, Robert Toomer 4-13, Eddie Kennison 1-6, Herb Tyler 4-(-1), Chad Kessler 1-(-3). MSU: Marc Renaud 16-79, Scott Greene 8-48, Tyrone Crenshaw 1-1, Tony Banks 10-(-28).
DEC. 31, 1996 | EL PASO, TEXAS | ATT: 42,721 1 2 STANFORD MSU
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Sun Bowl MVP Chad Hutchinson completed 22-of-28 passes for 226 yards and directed four scoring drives to lead Stanford to a 38-0 victory over Michigan State in the 1996 Sun Bowl. Stanford closed out the 1996 season with five-straight wins and recorded its first shutout since ’74. Late in the first quarter, Josh Madsen intercepted Todd Schultz at the Stanford 21 and lateraled the ball to Leroy Pruitt who carried it 50 yards for the score. Hutchinson finished off an eight-play, 75-yard drive with an 8-yard TD pass to Jon Ritchie with 10:44 left in the second quarter. Troy Walters’ 24-yard punt return to midfield set up another first-half touchdown. Three plays later, Adam Salina scored on a 1-yard run to give the Cardinal a 21-0 halftime lead. A 16-play, 71-yard drive produced a 25-yard field goal by Kevin Miller midway through the third quarter. Stanford moved out to a 31-0 lead as Damon Dunn took a double reverse 27 yards for a TD with 3:05 remaining in the third quarter. Tim Smith returned a blocked punt 9 yards for a TD to complete the scoring early in the fourth quarter. Stanford held Michigan State to a season-low 219 total yards and forced five turnovers. SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter STAN – Leroy Pruitt 50-yard lateral return after Josh Madsen interception (Kevin Miller kick), 2:06 left. Second Quarter STAN – Jon Ritchie 8-yard pass from Chad Hutchinson (Kevin Miller kick), 10:44 left. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 3:57. STAN – Adam Salina 1-yard run (Kevin Miller kick), 0:37 left. Drive: 3 plays, 50 yards, TOP 0:34. Third Quarter STAN – Kevin Miller 25-yard field goal, 7:05 left. Drive: 16 plays, 71 yards, TOP 5:31. STAN – Damon Dunn 27-yard run (Kevin Miller kick), 3:05 left. Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, TOP 1:57. Fourth Quarter STAN – Tim Smith 9-yard blocked punt return (Kevin Miller kick), 12:06 left. TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Total Offense Punt Returns (No-Yds) KO Returns (No-Yds) Passes (Att-Comp-Int) Punts-Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards
STAN 25 49-257 238 79-495 7-94 0-0 30-23-1 2-52.5 3-1 1-10
MSU 13 31-68 151 64-219 2-19 3-59 33-13-3 9-41.9 3-2 5-30
INDIVIDUAL RUSHING STAN: Anthony Bookman 11-103, Mike Mitchell 16-74, Damon Dunn 1-27, Troy Walters 1-8, Jon Ritchie 2-4, Adam Salina 2-(-1), Chad Hutchinson 7-(-8). MSU: Duane Goulbourne 12-51, Sedrick Irvin 9-31, Bill Burke 5-2, Todd Schultz 5-(-16). INDIVIDUAL PASSING STAN: Chad Hutchinson 28-22-1 226, Todd Husak 2-1-0 12. MSU: Bill Burke 7-4-0 71, Todd Schultz 21-8-2 68, Gus Ornstein 4-1-1 12, Sedrick Irvin 1-0-0 0. INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING STAN: Jon Ritchie 5-37, Damon Dunn 4-63, Brian Manning 3-42, Andre Kirwan 3-35, Greg Clark 3-30, Mike Mitchell 2(-11), Marlon Evans 1-26, Troy Walters 1-9, Adam Salina 1-7. MSU: Derrick Mason 4-43, Octavis Long 2-46, Nigea Carter 2-34, Sedrick Irvin 2-0, Dwayne Payne 1-12, Garett Gould 1-10, Josh Keur 1-6.
INDIVIDUAL PASSING LSU: Herb Tyler 20-10-1 164. MSU: Tony Banks 44-22-3 348. INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING LSU: Eddie Kennison 5-124, David LaFleur 2-31, Robert Toomer 1-9, Kevin Faulk 1-4, Kendall Cleveland 1-(-4). MSU: Muhsin Muhammad 9-171, Derrick Mason 6-74, Marc Renaud 2-47, Napoleon Outlaw 2-24, Nigea Carter 2-16, Josh Keur 1-16.
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TEAM STATISTICS MSU 15 29-47 296 64-343 4-70 8-217 35-20-3 3-30.0 6-2 4-28
INDIVIDUAL RUSHING UW: Rashaan Shehee 29-193, Mike Reed 2-70, Maurice Shaw 6-34, Jason Harris 1-5, Marques Tuiasosopo 1-5, Brock Huard 4-(-9). MSU: Sedrick Irvin 15-59, Leroy McFadden 2-10, Marc Renaud 6-5, Bill Burke 1-(-3), Todd Schultz 5-(-24).
INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING UW: Fred Coleman 5-68, Rashaan Shehee 5-8, Jerome Pathon 4-54, Cameron Cleeland 3-46, Mike Reed 1-3. MSU: Gari Scott 5-114, Lavaile Richardson 3-42, Octavis Long 3-36, Kyle Rance 2-33, Marc Renaud 2-24, Damien Hiram 1-24, Demont Smith 1-9, Sedrick Irvin 1-7, Leroy McFadden 1-6, Travis Reece 1-1.
SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter MSU – Paul Edinger 46-yard field goal, 4:41 left. Drive: 8 plays, 36 yards, TOP 3:04. FLA – Travis Taylor 12-yard pass from Doug Johnson (Jeff Chandler kick), 0:58 left. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, TOP 3:43. Second Quarter MSU – Plaxico Burress 37-yard pass from Bill Burke (Paul Edinger kick), 13:24 left. Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, TOP 2:34. MSU – T.J. Turner 24-yard fumble return (Paul Edinger kick), 12:44 left. FLA – Travis Taylor 8-yard pass from Doug Johnson (Jeff Chandler kick), 8:12 left. Drive: 11 plays, 83 yards, TOP 4:32. MSU – Paul Edinger 20-yard field goal, 3:09 left. Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, TOP 5:03. FLA – Doug Johnson 1-yard run (Jeff Chandler kick), 0:33 left. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, TOP 2:36. Third Quarter MSU – Plaxico Burress 21-yard pass from Bill Burke (pass failed), 1:10 left. Drive: 10 plays, 84 yards, TOP 3:16. FLA – Travis Taylor 39-yard pass from Doug Johnson (pass failed), 0:03 left. Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, TOP 1:07. Fourth Quarter FLA – Rob Gillespie 2-yard run (Jeff Chandler kick), 13:27 left. Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, TOP 1:16. MSU – Plaxico Burress 30-yard pass from Bill Burke (Gari Scott pass from Bill Burke), 10:46 left. Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, TOP 2:41. MSU – Paul Edinger 39-yard field goal, 0:00 left. Drive: 6 plays, 33 yards, TOP 1:35. TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Total Offense Punt Returns (No-Yds) KO Returns (No-Yds) Passes (Att-Comp-Int) Punts-Average Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards
MSU 25 40-143 257 75-400 1-13 6-132 35-21-2 3-43.3 3-1 7-80
FLA 27 30-67 300 81-367 0-0 6-118 51-25-0 6-35.5 4-2 10-100
INDIVIDUAL RUSHING MSU: Lloyd Clemons 20-105, T.J. Duckett 14-77, Dawan Moss 1-0, Bill Burke 5-(-39). FLA: Rob Gillespie 15-74, Bo Carroll 5-14, Reche Caldwell 1-13, Travis Taylor 1-6, Rob Roberts 1-(-1), Doug Johnson 7-(-39). INDIVIDUAL PASSING MSU: Bill Burke 35-21-2 257. FLA: Doug Johnson 50-24-0 288, Darrell Jackson 1-1-0 12. INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING MSU: Plaxico Burress 13-185, Chris Baker 2-21, Little John Flowers 2-(-2), Lavaile Richardson 1-18, Dawan Moss 1-16, Gari Scott 1-10, T.J. Duckett 1-9. FLA: Travis Taylor 11-156, Darrell Jackson 5-61, Alex Willis 4-53, Rob Gillespie 3-13, Doug Johnson 1-12, Erron Kinney 1-5.
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INDIVIDUAL PASSING UW: Brock Huard 30-18-0 179. MSU: Todd Schultz 24-14-3 220, Bill Burke 10-6-0 76.
Paul Edinger kicked a 39-yard field goal as time expired to give No. 9 Michigan State a 37-34 victory over No. 10 Florida in the 2000 Florida Citrus Bowl. It marked Michigan State’s first New Year’s Day bowl victory since the 1988 Rose Bowl and it ended a fourgame losing streak in postseason play. There were five lead changes in the contest. The Spartans opened the scoring as an eight-play, 36-yard drive resulted in a 46-yard field goal by Edinger. Florida took a 7-3 lead as Travis Taylor scored on a 12-yard toss from Doug Johnson. Michigan State jumped out to a 17-7 lead in the second quarter on Bill Burke’s 37-yard TD strike to Plaxico Burress and a 24-yard fumble return by T.J. Turner. The Gators pulled to within 17-14 on Johnson’s 8-yard TD pass to Taylor. Edinger’s second field goal, a 20-yarder, gave the Spartans a 20-14 lead, but Johnson scored on a 1-yard sneak to put Florida ahead at the half, 21-20. Burke directed a 10-play, 84-yard drive late in the third quarter, hooking up with Burress for a 21-yard scoring pass as MSU grabbed a 26-21 lead. Florida built a 34-26 lead on Johnson’s third TD pass to Taylor, a 39-yarder, and Rob Gillespie’s 2-yard TD run. Michigan State rallied to tie the score at 34 early in the fourth quarter as Burke found Burress alone in the end zone for a 30-yard completion and hit Gari Scott for the two-point conversion. Lloyd Clemons’ 8-yard run on third-and-2 set up Edinger’s game-winning kick from the Florida 22.
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UW 23 43-298 179 73-477 2-7 1-25 30-18-0 6-39.8 2-1 13-126
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Fourth Quarter UW – Lester Towns 66-yard interception return (Nick Lentz kick), 10:02 left. MSU – Lavaile Richardson 21-yard pass from Bill Burke (kick failed), 0:02 left. Drive: 4 plays, 35 yards, TOP 0:55
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Third Quarter UW – Rashaan Shehee 15-yard run (Nick Lentz kick), 9:10 left. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, TOP 5:50. MSU – Gari Scott 28-yard pass from Todd Schultz (Paul Edinger kick), 8:11 left. Drive: 3 plays, 28 yards, TOP 0:59. UW – Mike Reed 64-yard run (kick failed), 5:47 left. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, TOP 2:24.
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Second Quarter UW – Fred Coleman 22-yard pass from Brock Huard (Nick Lentz kick), 14:16 left. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, TOP 5:03. UW – Nick Lentz 41-yard field goal, 4:41 left. Drive: 13 plays, 57 yards, TOP 6:21. MSU – FG Paul Edinger 43-yard field goal, 1:50 left. Drive: 8 plays, 50 yards, TOP 2:51. UW – Tony Parrish 56-yard interception return (Nick Lentz kick), 0:18 left.
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SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter UW – Rashaan Shehee 33-yard run (Nick Lentz kick), 13:57 left. Drive: 2 plays, 32 yards, TOP 0:52. UW – Fred Coleman 15-yard pass from Brock Huard (Nick Lentz kick), 8:47 left. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, TOP 3:35. MSU – Gari Scott 12-yard pass from Todd Schultz (Paul Edinger kick), 4:19 left. Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, TOP 2:16.
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Aloha Bowl MVP Rashaan Shehee rushed for 193 yards and scored twice to lead No. 21 Washington to a 51-23 victory over No. 25 Michigan State. The Huskies jumped out to a 14-0 lead on Shehee’s 33-yard run and a 15-yard pass from Brock Huard to Fred Coleman. Michigan State put together a six-play, 73-yard drive to pull to within a touchdown as Gari Scott scored on a 12-yard strike from Todd Schultz. Washington moved out to a 24-7 lead on Huard’s second TD toss to Coleman, a 22-yarder, and a 41-yard field goal from Nick Lentz. Tony Parrish returned an interception 56 yards to give the Huskies a 31-10 halftime lead. Washington opened the second half with an 11-play, 80-yard drive with Shehee scoring on a 15-yard run. Leroy McFadden’s 59-yard kickoff return set up MSU’s second touchdown, a 28-yard pass from Schultz to Scott with 8:11 left in the third quarter. Mike Reed’s 64-yard TD run on a fake punt and Lester Towns’ 66-yard interception return put the Huskies on top 51-17. The Spartans reached the end zone again with just two seconds left in the game as Bill Burke lofted a 21-yard TD pass to Lavaile Richardson. Washington produced 477 total yards, including 298 on the ground, while limiting Michigan State to a season-low 47 yards rushing. The Huskies’ 51 points marked the most ever allowed by the Spartans in a bowl game.
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SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter FSU – Stephen Spach 5-yard pass from David Carr (Asen Asparuhov kick), 14:01 left. Drive: 4 plays, 63 yards, TOP 0:59. MSU – Charles Rogers 72-yard pass from Jeff Smoker (Dave Rayner kick), 6:16 left. Drive: 1 play, 72 yards, TOP 0:10. MSU – Monquiz Wedlow recovers David Carr fumble in end zone (Dave Rayner kick), 5:54 left. FSU – Rodney Wright 36-yard pass from David Carr (Asen Asparuhov kick), 3:20 left. Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, TOP 2:34. MSU – Dave Rayner 41-yard field goal, 0:05 left. Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, TOP 3:15. Second Quarter MSU – T.J. Duckett 5-yard run (Dave Rayner kick), 8:53 left. Drive: 10 plays, 82 yards, TOP 4:17. FSU – Rodney Wright 79-yard pass from David Carr (Asen Asparuhov kick), 7:47 left. 3 plays, 83 yards, TOP 1:06. MSU – T.J. Duckett 39-yard run (Dave Rayner kick), 5:05 left. Drive: 6 plays, 62 yards, TOP 2:42. MSU – Charles Rogers 69-yard pass from Jeff Smoker (Dave Rayner kick failed), 3:05 left. Drive: 1 play, 69 yards, TOP 0:11.
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Jeff Smoker threw for a career-high 376 yards and three touchdowns, including two scoring strikes to Charles Rogers, to lead Michigan State to a 44-35 victory over No. 20 Fresno State in the 2001 Silicon Valley Football Classic. It took Fresno State 59 seconds to put its first touchdown on the scoreboard, a 5-yard TD toss from David Carr to Stephen Spach. MSU tied the game at 7 on Smoker’s 72-yard bomb to Rogers with 6:16 left in the first quarter. The Spartans scored again 22 seconds later to take a 14-7 lead as Monquiz Wedlow recovered a mishandled snap in the end zone. The Bulldogs pulled even at 14 on Carr’s 36-yard TD pass to Rodney Wright. MSU built a 24-14 lead on Dave Rayner’s 41-yard field goal and T.J. Duckett’s 5-yard TD run. Fresno State cut its deficit to 24-21 as Carr again hooked up with Wright, this time for a 79-yard scoring play. MSU responded by scoring 13-straight points to build a 37-21 halftime lead, thanks to Duckett’s 39-yard TD run and Smoker’s 69-yard TD throw to Rogers. Midway through the third quarter, Fresno State cut its deficit to 37-28 on a 2-yard TD run by Paris Gaines. A blocked punt set up Fresno State’s final score, a 15-yard screen pass from Carr to Gaines, as the Bulldogs rallied to within two at 37-35 with 6:04 remaining. The Spartans clinched the game with a seven-play, 77-yard drive that resulted in Smoker’s third TD pass, a 5-yard toss to Ivory McCoy with 1:59 left.
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Third Quarter FSU – Paris Gaines 2-yard run (Asen Asparuhov kick), 6:54 left. Drive: 11 plays, 82 yards, TOP 3:50. Fourth Quarter FSU – Paris Gaines 15-yard pass from David Carr (Asen Asparuhov kick), 6:04 left. Drive: 3 plays, 15 yards, TOP 0:48. MSU – Ivory McCoy 5-yard pass from Jeff Smoker (Dave Rayner kick), 1:59 left. Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, TOP 4:05.
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MSU 23 42-210 376 32-22-1 74-586 1-0 8-64 6-38.7 2-3 5-108
FSU 25 22-29 531 58-35-2 80-560 2-1 6-30 5-39.6 3-27 6-115
2003 ALAMO BOWL DEC. 29, 2003 | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS | ATT: 56,226 1 2 3 MSU NEBRASKA
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Cory Ross rushed for a career-high 138 yards and two scores to lead No. 22 Nebraska to a 17-3 victory over Michigan State in the 2003 MasterCard Alamo Bowl. Ross carried the ball seven times for 37 yards on Nebraska’s opening drive to set up David Dyches’ 29-yard field goal as the Cornhuskers took a 3-0 lead with 8:19 left in the first quarter. Michigan State answered with a 10-play, 48-yard drive, with Jeff Smoker completing 5-of-6 passes for 43 yards, and pulled even on a 46-yard field goal by Dave Rayner with 3:53 remaining in the first quarter. Jammal Lord’s 58-yard completion to Isaiah Fluellen early in the second quarter gave the Cornhuskers first-and-goal at the MSU 6. Two plays later, Ross scored on a 2-yard run as Nebraska jumped out to a 10-3 lead with 13:17 left in the first half. Late in the second quarter, Lord broke free for a 66-yard gain to the MSU 14. Two plays later, Ross raced 6 yards for a touchdown as the Cornhuskers built a 17-3 lead with 3:20 to play in the first half. The Spartan defense bounced back in the second half, allowing only 106 total yards while holding Nebraska scoreless. Michigan State’s offense came to life midway through the fourth quarter. Smoker completed five-straight passes for 39 yards and Tyrell Dortch gained 16 yards on two running plays as the Spartans marched to the Cornhusker 17. After a personal-foul penalty pushed the Spartans back 15 yards, Pat Ricketts ended the scoring threat when he picked off Smoker’s throw intended for Aaron Alexander at the Nebraska 24. The Cornhuskers limited Michigan State to a season-low 174 total yards – nearly 210 yards below its season average. Nebraska sacked Smoker five times for 37 yards and forced three interceptions. SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter NEB – David Dyches 29-yard field goal, 8:19 left. Drive: 11 plays, 47 yards, TOP 4:23. MSU – Dave Rayner 46-yard field goal, 3:53 left. Drive: 10 plays, 48 yards, TOP 4:26 Second Quarter NEB – Cory Ross 2-yard run (David Dyches kick), 13:17 left. Drive: 3 plays, 64 yards, TOP 0:56. NEB – Cory Ross 6-yard run (David Dyches kick), 3:20 left. Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, TOP 0:49. TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes Total Offense Return Yards Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Punts-Avg. Time of Possession
MSU 13 23-18 156 39-21-3 62-174 3 0-0 5-53 8-46.4 29:31
NEB 20 54-229 160 17-8-0 71-389 30 1-0 8-69 7-42.9 30:29
INDIVIDUAL RUSHING MSU: Tyrell Dortch 9-31, Jaren Hayes 6-13, Jeff Smoker 8-(-26). NEB: Cory Ross 37-138, Jammal Lord 10-79, Steve Kriewald 2-10, Judd Davies 2-4, Isaiah Fluellen 1-3, Team 2-(-5). INDIVIDUAL PASSING MSU: Jeff Smoker 39-21-3 156. NEB: Jammal Lord 17-8-0 160. INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING MSU: Aaron Alexander 8-63, Kyle Brown 4-41, Agim Shabaj 4-31, Jerramy Scott 1-18, Eric Knott 1-10, Ziehl Kavanaght 1-8, Jaren Hayes 1-(-6), Tyrell Dortch 1-(-9). NEB: Isaiah Fluellen 4-84, Ross Pilkington 3-70, Dusty Keiser 1-6.
INDIVIDUAL RUSHING MSU: T.J. Duckett 27-184, Jeff Smoker 9-17, Little John Flowers 5-11, Team 1-(-2). FSU: Paris Gaines 10-26, Rodney Wright 2-19, Therrian Fontenot 2-17, Josh Levi 1-6, Team 1-(6), Bernard Berrian 1-(-10), David Carr 5-(-23). INDIVIDUAL PASSING MSU: Jeff Smoker 32-22-1 376. FSU: David Carr 56-35-2 531, Team 2-0-0 0. INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING MSU: Charles Rogers 10-270, Herb Haygood 5-49, Chris Baker 4-44, Ivory McCoy 2-10, BJ Lovett 1-3. FSU: Rodney Wright 13-299, Bernard Berrian 9-94, Charles Smith 5-77, Paris Gaines 2-18, Alec Greco 2-15, Deandre Gilbert 1-15, David Shabaglian 1-11, Stephen Spach 1-5, Marque Davis 1-(-3).
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BOWL HISTORY 2007 CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL BOSTON COLLEGE MSU
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SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter UGA – Blair Walsh 32-yard field goal, 9:26 left. Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, TOP 2:39. MSU – Brett Swenson 20-yard field goal, 4:50 left. Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, TOP 1:25. Second Quarter MSU – Brett Swenson 32-yard field goal, 2:14 left. Drive: 10 plays, 24 yards, TOP 4:45. Third Quarter UGA – Michael Moore 35-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Blair Walsh kick), 3:31 left. Drive: 10 plays, 96 yards, TOP 5:51. UGA – Aron White 21-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Blair Walsh kick), 0:09 left. Drive: 1 play, 21 yards, TOP 0:06. Fourth Quarter MSU – Javon Ringer 1-yard run (pass failed), 8:50 left. Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards, TOP 2:20. UGA – Knowshon Moreno 21-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Blair Walsh kick), 3:43 left. Drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, TOP 5:03. TEAM STATISTICS
INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING BC: Rich Gunnell 6-138; Andre Callender 4-15; Brandon Robinson 3-19; Justin Jarvis 2-24; Ryan Purvis 2-18; Clarence Megwa 1-17; James McCluskey 1-9; Kevin Challenger 1-6; L.V. Whitworth 1-2; Jon Loyte 1-1. MSU: Kellen Davis 4-38; Devin Thomas 4-34; Deon Curry 2-25; Javon Ringer 1-17; Jehuu Caulcrick 1-6; Mark Dell 1-6; A.J. Jimmerson 1-5.
UGA 19 33-81 250 31-20-1 64-331 5-47.4 1-1 7-53 30:00
MSU 16 34-31 205 39-22-1 73-236 5-38.0 1-0 5-50 30:00
INDIVIDUAL RUSHING UGA: Knowshon Moreno 23-62, Matthew Stafford 6-9, Brian Mimbs 1-8, A.J. Green 1-6, Team 2-(-4). MSU: Javon Ringer 20-47, Brian Hoyer 8-3, Dwayne Holmes 1-2, Keshawn Martin 2-(-3), Team 2-(-8). INDIVIDUAL PASSING UGA: Matthew Stafford 31-20-1 250. MSU: Brian Hoyer 34-18-1 169, Kirk Cousins 5-4-0 36. INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING UGA: Michael Moore 6-97, Knowshon Moreno 6-63, Kris Durham 3-32, Aron White 1-21, A.J. Green 1-12, Caleb King 1-11, Mohamed Massaquoi 1-10, Demiko Goodman 1-4. MSU: B.J. Cunningham 6-52, Mark Dell 5-61, Blair White 4-31, Javon Ringer 3-30, Andrew Hawken 1-14, Garrett Celek 1-8, Josh Rouse 1-5, Jeff McPherson 1-4.
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INDIVIDUAL PASSING BC: Matt Ryan 47-22-1 249. MSU: Brian Hoyer 36-14-4 131.
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INDIVIDUAL RUSHING BC: Andre Callender 12-33; L.V. Whitworth 7-19; James McCluskey 1-1; Team 1-(-2); Matt Ryan 9-(-24). MSU: Javon Ringer 21-101; Jehuu Caulcrick 15-59; Brian Hoyer 2-8; Kellen Davis 1-4.
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First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes Total Offense Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time
MSU 18 39-172 131 14-36-4 75-303 6-42.0 3-1 1-15 32:13
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Matthew Stafford completed 20-of-31 throws for 250 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 16 Georgia to a 24-12 victory over No. 19 Michigan State in the 2009 Capital One Bowl. Michigan State took the opening kickoff and drove the ball to the Georgia 39-yard line, but Dwayne Holmes was stopped short of a first down on a fake punt. The Bulldogs responded with an eight-play, 48-yard drive of their own and took a 3-0 lead on Blair Walsh’s 32-yard field goal with 9:26 left in the first quarter. Georgia’s second possession resulted in a turnover, as Kendell Davis-Clark returned his first career interception 24 yards to set up Brett Swenson’s 20-yard field goal that tied the score at 3 with 4:50 to play in the opening quarter. The Spartans forced two turnovers in the first quarter but managed to produce only a field goal. Late in the first half, another Georgia miscue – a mishandled snap by punter Brian Mimbs – gave the Spartans great field position at the UGA 40. However, Michigan State had to settle for a 32-yard field goal from Swenson and a 6-3 halftime lead after Brian Hoyer was sacked by Jarius Wynn for a 5-yard loss on a third-and-6 play from the Bulldog 10. Georgia’s offense came to life in the second half, as Stafford connected on 14-of-17 passes for 179 yards and three scores. Stafford capped off a 10-play, 96-yard drive with a 35-yard TD strike to Michael Moore as the Bulldogs took the lead for good at 10-6 with 3:31 remaining in the third quarter. Prince Miller’s 38-yard punt return plus a 15-yard personal-foul penalty set up Stafford’s second scoring pass, a 21-yarder to Aron White with 0:09 to play in the third quarter to build a 17-6 advantage. Early in the fourth quarter, Michigan State pulled to within 17-12 as Javon Ringer finished off a 10-play, 54-yard drive with a 1-yard plunge for his school-record 22nd TD run of the season. Georgia answered with an 11-play, 67-yard drive and iced the game on Stafford’s 21-yard TD toss to Knowshon Moreno, who made the grab over Greg Jones at the front corner of the end zone. The Bulldog defense held Michigan State to a season-low 236 total yards, including just 31 yards on 34 rushing attempts.
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Third Quarter MSU – Brett Swenson 23-yard field goal, 8:21 left. Drive: 11 plays, 54 yards, TOP 5:40. BC – Steve Aponavicius 28-yard field goal, 5:10 left. Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, TOP 3:11.
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Second Quarter BC – Rich Gunnell 29-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Steve Aponavicius kick), 8:54 left. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, TOP 3:31. MSU – Brett Swenson 39-yard field goal, 2:17 left. Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, TOP 1:39
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SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter MSU – Kellen Davis 18-yard pass from Brian Hoyer (Brett Swenson kick), 13:23 left. Drive: 3 plays, 18 yards, TOP 1:37. BC – Jon Loyte 1-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Steve Aponavicius kick), 0:36 left. Drive: 4 plays, 11 yards, TOP: 1:51
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Matt Ryan completed 22-of-47 passes for 249 yards and three scores to lead No. 14 Boston College to a 24-21 victory over Michigan State in the 2007 Champs Sports Bowl. The Eagle defense forced five turnovers, including two interceptions by All-American Jamie Silva. Michigan State started the game with a bang, as Devin Thomas returned the opening kickoff 79 yards to the BC 18. Three plays later, Kellen Davis scored on an 18-yard strike from Brian Hoyer as the Spartans jumped out to a 7-0 lead. A fumble inside the MSU 20 set up BC’s first score, a 1-yard toss from Ryan to Jon Loyte that tied the game at 7 with 36 seconds left in the first quarter. Boston College took the lead for good on its next possession as a 10-play, 70-yard drive resulted in Ryan’s second TD pass, a 29-yarder to Rich Gunnell, with 8:54 remaining in the second quarter. Late in the first half, Michigan State caught a break as Johnny Ayers shanked a 12-yard punt that went out of bounds at the BC 30. Three plays netted only 8 yards and the Spartans had to settle for a 39-yard field goal from Brett Swenson to pull to within 14-10. On its opening possession of the third quarter, Michigan State put together an 11-play, 54-yard drive that resulted in Swenson’s 23-yard field goal and cut its deficit to 14-13. Boston College answered on its next series as Steve Aponavicius capped an 11-play, 69-yard drive with a 28-yard field goal to extend its lead to 17-13. Ryan’s 68-yard bomb to Gunnell early in the fourth quarter gave the Eagles a 24-13 lead. Midway through the fourth quarter, Greg Jones sacked Ryan and forced a fumble that Oren Wilson recovered at the BC 37. Three plays later, Hoyer hooked up with Deon Curry for a 14-yard scoring pass as the Spartans rallied to within 24-21 with 6:04 left in the game. Michigan State got the ball back twice in the closing minutes but failed to enter BC territory. The Spartans outgained Boston College in total yards, 303-276. MSU’s Javon Ringer rushed 21 times for 101 yards against the nation’s top-ranked rushing defense.
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Steven Sheffield came off the bench to complete 9-of-11 passes for 88 yards and direct two fourth-quarter scoring drives as Texas Tech rallied from a four-point deficit for a 41-31 victory over Michigan State in the 2010 Valero Alamo Bowl. There were four lead changes in the second half as the teams combined for 72 points and 975 total yards. Texas Tech jumped out to a 7-0 lead as Baron Batch capped a nine-play, 61-yard drive with a 3-yard touchdown run with 8:00 left in the first quarter. The Spartans tied the score at 7 on Edwin Baker’s 46-yard TD run with 3:47 remaining in the first quarter. Early in the second quarter, the Red Raiders built a 17-7 lead on Matt Williams’ 21-yard field goal and Taylor Potts’ 2-yard TD toss to Lyle Leong. MSU responded with a quick strike, as Kirk Cousins hooked up with Keshawn Martin for a 48-yard scoring play with 8:06 left in the first half. A 38-yard field goal by Williams gave Texas Tech a 20-14 halftime lead. The Red Raiders’ Eric Stephens fumbled the second-half kickoff and Brett Swenson recovered the ball at the Texas Tech 26. Five plays later, Keith Nichol scored his first career rushing TD on a 7-yard keeper up the middle as MSU took its first lead at 21-20. Midway through the third quarter, Texas Tech put together a nine-play, 92-yard drive and regained the lead at 27-21 on a 14-yard TD pass from Potts to Jacoby Franks. An 18-yard completion from punter Aaron Bates to Charlie Gantt on a fourth-and-5 play set up Martin’s 8-yard TD strike to Blair White as MSU took a 28-27 lead with 1:18 left in the third quarter. Baker’s 26-yard run early in the fourth quarter led to a 44-yard field goal by Swenson as the Spartans extended their lead to 31-27. Sheffield finished off an eight-play, 77-yard drive with an 11-yard TD pass to Detron Lewis as Texas Tech took the lead for good at 34-31 with 5:03 remaining in the game. MSU’s next possession resulted in a turnover, as Franklin Mitchem intercepted Cousins’ pass intended for Martin at the Spartan 35. Nine plays later, Batch iced the game with his 13-yard TD gallop. SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter TT – Baron Batch 3-yard run (Matt Williams kick), 8:00 left. Drive: 9 plays, 61 yards, TOP 3:43. MSU – Edwin Baker 46-yard run (Brett Swenson kick), 3:47 left. Drive: 2 plays, 65 yards, TOP 0:36. Second Quarter TT – Matt Williams 21-yard field goal, 14:11 left. Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, TOP 4:36. TT – Lyle Leong 2-yard pass from Taylor Potts (Matt Williams kick), 11:01 left. Drive: 4 plays, 52 yards, TOP 2:00. MSU – Keshawn Martin 48-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Brett Swenson kick), 8:06 left. Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, TOP 2:55. TT – Matt Williams 38-yard field goal, 0:20 left. Drive: 9 plays, 37 yards, TOP 2:28. Third Quarter MSU – Keith Nichol 7-yard run (Brett Swenson kick), 12:15 left. Drive: 5 plays, 26 yards, TOP 2:45. TT – Jacoby Franks 14-yard pass from Taylor Potts (Matt Williams kick), 6:32 left. Drive: 9 plays, 92 yards, TOP 3:05. MSU – Blair White 8-yard pass from Keshawn Martin (Brett Swenson kick), 1:18 left. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, TOP 2:19. Fourth Quarter MSU – Brett Swenson 44-yard field goal, 8:05 left. Drive: 11 plays, 47 yards, TOP 5:36. TT – Detron Lewis 11-yard pass from Steven Sheffield (Matt Williams kick), 5:03 left. Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, TOP 3:02. TT – Baron Batch 13-yard run (Matt Williams kick), 2:08 left. Drive: 9 plays, 35 yards, TOP 2:11. TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes Total Offense Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time
MSU 13 32-148 248 30-16-2 62-396 4-45.2 1-0 5-55 28:27
TT 31 31-119 460 54-38-1 85-579 2-44.5 2-1 9-60 31:33
INDIVIDUAL RUSHING MSU: Edwin Baker 12-97, Larry Caper 11-25, Kirk Cousins 5-18, Keith Nichol 1-7, Keshawn Martin 2-3, Team 1-(-2). TT: Baron Batch 22-100, Eric Stephens 4-31, Harrison Jeffers 1-4, Team 2-(-3), Steven Sheffield 1-(-5), Taylor Potts 1-(-8). INDIVIDUAL PASSING MSU: Kirk Cousins 27-13-2 220, Keshawn Martin 2-2-0 10, Aaron Bates 1-1-0 18. TT: Taylor Potts 43-29-1 372, Steven Sheffield 11-9-0 88. INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING MSU: Blair White 6-114, Keshawn Martin 4-86, Charlie Gantt 2-34, Keith Nichol 2-11, Kirk Cousins 1-2, Edwin Baker 1-1. TT: Detron Lewis 10-114, Tramain Swindall 7-49, Baron Batch 6-85, Austin Zouzalik 3-75, Lyle Leong 3-58, Eric Stephens 3-33, Jacoby Franks 2-19, Alex Torres 2-15, Harrison Jeffers 2-12.
JAN. 1, 2011 | ORLANDO, FLA. | ATT: 61,519 1 2 ALABAMA MSU
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Mark Ingram and Eddie Lacy combined to rush for 145 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 15 Alabama to a 49-7 victory over No. 7 Michigan State in the 2011 Capital One Bowl. Alabama scored on its first four possessions to build a 28-0 halftime lead. The Crimson Tide took the opening kickoff and drove 79 yards in 11 plays and jumped out to a 7-0 lead on Ingram’s 1-yard TD run. On its opening series, Michigan State drove to the Alabama 24 but on a third-and-18 play, Kirk Cousins’ pass attempt was intercepted by Robert Lester. Trent Richardson capped off an eight-play, 62-yard drive with an 8-yard TD run with 14:33 left in the second quarter. Trailing 14-0, a 28-yard completion from Cousins to Brian Linthicum gave MSU a first-and-goal at the Crimson Tide 7. Facing third-and-goal from the 8-yard line, Cousins fumbled while being sacked by Courtney Upshaw as the play resulted in a 30-yard loss and took the Spartans out of field-goal range. Ingram reached paydirt on a 6-yard run and Julio Jones scored on a 35-yard reverse around left end as Alabama took a 28-0 lead to the locker room. Greg McElroy hooked up with Marquis Maze for a 37-yard scoring play and Lacy added TD runs of 12 and 62 yards as the Crimson Tide built a 49-0 lead. The Spartans avoided a shutout as Bennie Fowler scored on a 49-yard pass from Keith Nichol with 5:45 remaining in the fourth quarter. Alabama limited MSU to a season-low 171 total yards – nearly 236 yards below its regular-season average. Upshaw recorded five tackles with three resulting in losses (29 yards), including two sacks, to earn game MVP honors. SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter ALA – Mark Ingram 1-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick), 8:20 left. Drive: 13 plays, 79 yards, TOP 6:40. Second Quarter ALA – Trent Richardson 8-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick), 14:33 left. Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, TOP 2:48. ALA – Mark Ingram 6-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick), 6:46 left. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, TOP 2:22. ALA – Julio Jones 35-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick), 3:50 left. Drive: 3 plays, 44 yards, TOP 1:20. Third Quarter ALA – Marquis Maze 37-yard pass from Greg McElroy (Jeremy Shelley kick), 12:00 left. Drive: 4 plays, 79 yards, TOP 1:23. ALA – Eddie Lacy 12-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick), 1:09 left. Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, TOP 5:00. Fourth Quarter ALA – Eddie Lacy 62-yard run (Jeremy Shelley kick), 8:58 left. Drive: 3 plays, 84 yards, TOP 1:19. MSU – Bennie Fowler 49-yard pass from Keith Nichol (Dan Conroy kick), 5:45 left. Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, TOP 3:05. TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes Total Offense Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time
ALA 25 44-275 271 23-19-0 67-546 2-39.5 1-0 3-25 32:22
MSU 12 28-(-48) 219 29-14-1 57-171 7-43.4 2-0 8-45 27:38
INDIVIDUAL RUSHING ALA: Eddie Lacy 5-86, Mark Ingram 12-59, Trent Richardson 10-42, Julio Jones 2-36, Demetrius Goode 10-36, Darius Hanks 1-6, Greg McElroy 1-4, A.J. McCarron 1-4, Jalston Fowler 1-3, Team 1-(-1). MSU: Edwin Baker 12-14, Le’Veon Bell 4-13, Larry Caper 1-1, Keshawn Martin 4-0, Andrew Maxwell 1-(-8), Team 1-(-12), Kirk Cousins 5-(-56). INDIVIDUAL PASSING ALA: Greg McElroy 17-13-0 220, A.J. McCarron 6-6-0 51. MSU: Kirk Cousins 18-10-1 120, Andrew Maxwell 6-2-0 43, Keith Nichol 5-2-0 56. INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING ALA: Marquis Maze 4-77, Dial Preston 4-55, Julio Jones 3-49, Brad Smelley 2-20, Mark Ingram 1-30, Demetrius Goode 1-17, Trent Richardson 1-12, Earl Alexander 1-7, Michael Williams 1-3, Chris Underwood 1-1. MSU: Keshawn Martin 3-41, Keith Nichol 3-22, Bennie Fowler 2-56, Charlie Gantt 2-40, Mark Dell 2-27, Brian Linthicum 1-28, Larry Caper 1-5.
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INDIVIDUAL PASSING MSU: Kirk Cousins 50-27-3 300, Keshawn Martin 1-1-0 18. UGA: Aaron Murray 32-20-2 288.
SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter TCU – Matthew Tucker 4-yard run (Jaden Oberkrom kick), 5:45 left. Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, TOP: 4:31. Second Quarter TCU – Jaden Oberkrom 47-yard field goal, 13:25 left. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, TOP: 3:47. TCU – Jaden Oberkrom 31-yard field goal, 8:18 left. Drive: 7 plays, 83 yards, TOP: 2:55. Third Quarter MSU – Aaron Burbridge 15-yard pass from Connor Cook (Dan Conroy kick), 0:34 left. Drive: 14 plays, 90 yards, TOP: 6:34 Fourth Quarter MSU – Le’Veon Bell 4-yard run (Dan Conroy kick), 7:00 left. Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards, TOP: 0:13. TCU – Jaden Oberkrom 53-yard field goal, 2:42 left. Drive: 6 plays, 28 yards, 1:44. MSU – Dan Conroy 47-yard field goal, 1:01 left. Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 1:41. TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes Total Offense Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time
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MSU 13 42-123 104 27-11-0 69-227 11-43.7 1-0 7-72 33:03
INDIVIDUAL RUSHING TCU: Trevone Boykin 13-37, Matthew Tucker 8-28, B.J. Catalon 7-20, Skye Dawson 1-2, Team 1-0; MSU: Le’Veon Bell 32-145, Connor Cook 3-0, Nick Hill 1-(-1), Team 1-(-2), Andrew Maxwell 5-(-19). INDIVIDUAL PASSING TCU: Trevone Boykin 29-13-1 201; MSU: Andrew Maxwell 15-6-0 28, Connor Cook 11-4-0 47, Le’Veon Bell 1-1-0 29. RECEIVING TCU: Josh Boyce 5-91, LaDarius Brown 2-34, Brandon Carter 2-11, Matthew Tucker 2-0; MSU: Dion Sims 3-24, Aaron Burbridge 3-22, Le’Veon Bell 2-13, TyQuan Hammock 1-29, Tony Lippett 1-12, Keith Mumphery 1-4.
INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING MSU: Brian Linthicum 7-115, B.J. Cunningham 7-66, Le’Veon Bell 5-39, Keith Nichol 4-53, Keshawn Martin 4-35, Todd Anderson 1-10. UGA: Malcom Mitchell 7-51, Tavarres King 6-205, Brandon Boykin 1-13, Marlon Brown 1-6, Ken Malcome 1-6, Isaiah Crowell 1-4, Michael Bennett 1-4, Orson Charles 1-2, Aaron Murray 1-(-3).
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INDIVIDUAL RUSHING MSU: Le’Veon Bell 17-48, Kirk Cousins 4-23, Edwin Baker 6-10, Keshawn Martin 2-(-8). UGA: Ken Malcome 12-51, Brandon Boykin 2-8, Isaiah Crowell 3-3, Branden Smith 2-3, Richard Samuel 9-0, Carlton Thomas 2-0, Team 1-(-1), Aaron Murray 8-(-13).
Dan Conroy hit a game-winning 47-yard field goal with 1:01 remaining in the fourth quarter as Michigan State defeated TCU, 17-16, in the 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl. Le’Veon Bell led all players with 145 yards rushing on 32 carries, including a 4-yard touchdown run, and was named the Offensive Player of the Game. William Gholston earned Defensive Player of the Game honors after leading MSU with a season-high nine tackles, including a 5-yard sack. TCU jumped out to a 7-0 lead as Matthew Tucker capped a nine-play, 73-yard drive with a 4-yard TD run with 5:45 left in the first quarter. The Horned Frogs added to their lead after Jared Oberkrom connected on field goals of 47 and 31 yards in the second quarter. Michigan State got on the board with 34 seconds left in the third quarter as Connor Cook capped MSU’s longest touchdown drive of the season and longest in bowl history (14 plays, 90 yards) with his first career TD pass, a 15-yard strike to Aaron Burbridge. Trailing 13-7 midway through the fourth quarter, the Spartans took advantage of a crucial TCU turnover as RJ Williamson recovered a fumbled punt return by Skye Dawson at the TCU 4-yard line. Two plays later, Bell scored on a 4-yard run, giving MSU a 14-13 lead with 7:00 remaining. TCU regained the lead, 16-14, on Oberkrom’s 53-yard field goal with 2:42 left in the game, but Cook led MSU on an eight-play, 45-yard scoring drive capped by Conroy’s 47-yard field goal with just over a minute remaining. On the ensuing possession, the Spartans held the Horned Frogs without a first down to seal the 17-16 win.
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Overtime UGA – Blair Walsh 47-yard field goal. Drive: 4 plays, -5 yards. MSU – Dan Conroy 35-yard field goal. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards. MSU – Dan Conroy 28-yard field goal. Drive: 7 plays, 14 yards.
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Fourth Quarter UGA – Blair Walsh 32-yard field goal, 9:58 left. Drive: 4 plays, -3 yards, TOP: 1:23. MSU – Keith Nichol 7-yard pass from Kirk Cousins (Kirk Cousins pass failed), 8:22 left. Drive: 4 plays, 59 yards, TOP: 1:36. UGA – Brandon Boykin 13-yard pass from Aaron Murray (Malcom Mitchell pass from Aaron Murray), 6:44 left. Drive: 5 plays, 81 yards, TOP: 1:38. MSU – Le’Veon Bell 1-yard run (Dan Conroy kick), 0:14 left. Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, TOP: 1:41.
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Dan Conroy converted a 28-yard field goal in the third overtime and Anthony Rashad White blocked Blair Walsh’s 47-yard field-goal attempt to give No. 12 Michigan State a 33-30 victory over No. 18 Georgia in the 2012 Outback Bowl. The Spartans rallied from a 16-0 halftime deficit to snap a five-game bowl losing streak. Georgia jumped out to a 16-0 lead as Brandon Boykin tackled Keshawn Martin for a 2-yard loss and a safety on MSU’s first play from scrimmage, Aaron Murray hit Tavarres King for an 80-yard touchdown, and Boykin returned a punt 92 yards for a touchdown. The Spartan defense helped set the tone in the second half, as Georgia’s first possession ended with Darqueze Dennard’s interception at the Bulldog 48. Nine plays later, Le’Veon Bell scored on an 8-yard run around right end, and with Kirk Cousins’ 2-point pass to Brian Linthicum, the Spartans had cut Georgia’s lead in half at 16-8. Late in the third quarter, Dennard returned his second interception 38 yards for a touchdown as MSU pulled to within 16-14. Trailing 19-14 early in the fourth quarter, Cousins’ 50-yard completion to Linthicum set up his 7-yard TD strike to Keith Nichol on a third-and-goal play. The Bulldogs responded with a five-play, 81-yard drive to take a 27-20 lead on Murray’s 13-yard TD toss to Boykin. Down seven with 1:55 remaining and no timeouts, Cousins engineered a 10-play, 85-yard drive, as the Spartans rallied to send the game into overtime on Bell’s 1-yard TD run with 14 seconds left in regulation. Cousins accounted for 84 of MSU’s 85 yards on the scoring drive, connecting on 6-of-8 passes for 64 yards and scrambling for another 20 yards. After a scoreless first overtime, the teams traded field goals in the second overtime.
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JAN. 1, 2014 | PASADENA, CALIF. | ATT: 95,173 1 2 STANFORD MSU
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Fourth-ranked Michigan State won its first Rose Bowl in 26 years and fourth in program history with a 24-20 comeback victory over fifth-ranked and defending Rose Bowl Champion Stanford in the 100th Rose Bowl Game. Connor Cook, who completed 22-of-36 passes for a 332 yards to earn Offensive MVP honors, hit Tony Lippett with the game-winning, 25-yard touchdown pass with 13:22 left in the fourth quarter that put Michigan State on top, 24-17. Stanford scored on the game’s opening drive as Tyler Gaffney’s 16-yard touchdown run capped a seven-play, 77-yard drive for the Cardinal. Jordan Williamson’s 34-yard field goal with 1:40 left in the first quarter extended Stanford’s lead to 10-0. The Spartans got on the board with 10:45 on the clock in the second quarter as Jeremy Langford’s 2-yard TD run cut MSU’s deficit to 10-7. Stanford pushed its advantage back to 10 points at 17-7 on a Kevin Anderson 40-yard interception return for a touchdown with 2:07 remaining in the second, but the Spartans quickly responded with a seven-play, 75-yard touchdown drive that concluded with a 2-yard pass from Connor Cook to Trevon Pendleton just 28 seconds before halftime. MSU tied the score at 17 on Michael Geiger’s 31-yard field goal with 12:56 left in the third quarter. A 19-yard punt return by Macgarrett Kings Jr. late in the third quarter gave Michigan State great field position on the Cardinal 27-yard line, and the Spartans took advantage as Cook found Lippett for a 25-yard TD pass on a third-and-8 play early in the fourth. Stanford trimmed the margin to 24-20 on a 39-yard field goal by Williamson with 4:15 remaining. The Cardinal got the ball one last time on its own 25-yard line with 3:06 to play, but couldn’t convert a first down, as Kyler Elsworth sealed the victory for MSU by leaping over the pile at the line of scrimmage and stopping fullback Ryan Hewitt on fourth-and-1. Elsworth, who collected four tackles including 1.5 for losses in his first career start at linebacker, was named the Rose Bowl Game Defensive MVP. SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter STAN – Tyler Gaffney 16-yard run (Jordan Williamson kick), 11:16 left. Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, TOP: 3:44. STAN – Jordan Williamson 34-yard field goal, 1:40 left. Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, TOP: 2:41. Second Quarter MSU – Jeremy Langford 2-yard run (Michael Geiger kick), 10:45 left. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, TOP: 5:55. STAN – Kevin Anderson 40-yard interception return (Jordan Williamson kick), 2:07 left. MSU – Trevon Pendleton 2-yard pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger kick), 0:28 left. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, TOP: 1:39. Third Quarter MSU – Michael Geiger 31-yard field goal, 12:56 left. Drive: 6 plays, 61 yards, TOP: 2:04. Fourth Quarter MSU – Tony Lippett 25-yard pass from Connor Cook, 13:22 left. Drive: 3 plays, 27 yards, TOP: 1:28. STAN – Jordan Williamson 39-yard field goal, 4:15 left. Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, TOP: 4:46. TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes Total Offense Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time
STAN 11 36-162 143 18-10-1 54-305 5-49.8 2-0 8-55 28:49
MSU 21 35-65 332 36-22-1 71-397 6-45.5 1-1 4-35 31:11
INDIVIDUAL RUSHING STAN: Tyler Gaffney 24-91, Kevin Hogan 8-41, Michael Rector 1-27, Ricky Seale 1-4, Ryan Hewitt 1-0, Team 1-(-1); MSU: Jeremy Langford 23-84, Macgarrett Kings Jr. 2-7, Bennie Fowler 1-(-5), Team 3-(-6), Connor Cook 6-(-15). INDIVIDUAL PASSING STAN: Kevin Hogan 18-10-1 143; MSU: Connor Cook 36-22-1 332. RECEIVING STAN: Ty Montgomery 3-21, Michael Rector 2-44, Devon Cajuste 1-51, Barry Sanders 1-11, Ryan Hewitt 1-11, Anthony Wilkerson 1-7, Tyler Gaffney 1-(-2); MSU: Tony Lippett 5-94, Jeremy Langford 5-17, Macgarrett Kings Jr. 4-52, Bennie Fowler 2-97, Trevon Pendleton 2-21, Keith Mumphery 1-20, Andrew Gleichert 1-17, Josiah Price 1-9, Jamal Lyles 1-5.
JAN. 1, 2015 | ARLINGTON, TEXAS | ATT: 71,464 1 2 MSU BAYLOR
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Michigan State (No. 7 AP, No. 8 CFP) staged its biggest comeback in bowl history with a thrilling 42-41 victory over Baylor (No. 4 AP, No. 5 CFP) in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium. The game was the highest-scoring Cotton Bowl ever. Down 20 points entering the fourth quarter, 41-21, the Spartans outscored the Bears 21-0 in the final 15 minutes, including the game-winning touchdown on a 10-yard pass from Connor Cook to Keith Mumphery with just 17 seconds remaining. MSU extended its school-record bowl winning streak to four games, which also tied a Big Ten record. Cook completed 24-of-42 throws for 314 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Jeremy Langford extended his school-record streak to 10 straight 100-yard rushing games, with 27 carries for 162 yards, marking the third-highest single-game rushing total by a Spartan in a bowl game. He also tied a career high and a Spartan bowl record with three rushing TDs. Langford’s career-long 65-yard run off left tackle on the third play from scrimmage set up his first rushing TD of game, a 2-yard score just 2:33 into the game. Baylor quickly responded on a 49-yard pass from Bryce Petty to KD Cannon to tie the game midway through the first. The teams traded TDs again in the first quarter as R.J. Shelton scored on an 11-yard run at the 5:06 mark and Jay Lee connected with Corey Coleman on a 53-yard scoring strike at the 2:32 mark. The Bears took a 24-14 lead into halftime after Petty rushed for a 1-yard TD and Chris Callahan made a 25-yard field goal in the second quarter. Baylor pushed its lead to 34-14 early in the third as Petty again found Cannon on a deep scoring pass, this time for 74 yards, just 28 seconds into the second half, and Callahan kicked a 46-yard field goal with 11:23 remaining. The Spartans got back on the board as Langford scored his second rushing TD of the game (2 yards) at the 6:50 mark, but the Bears went back up by 20 on Petty’s 18-yard TD pass to offensive lineman LaQuan McGowan with 4:03 left to make it 41-21. The Spartans started their comeback in the fourth when Cook hooked up with Josiah Price for an 8-yard TD pass less than three minutes into the quarter. Langford cut the Spartan deficit to 41-35 on a 1-yard rush with 4:55 left in the game. With Baylor still leading 41-35 and just over a minute remaining, Callahan lined up for a 43-yard field goal – and essentially the win – but Marcus Rush blocked the kick, and RJ Williamson scooped up the ball and ran 36 yards down the Spartan sideline to the Baylor 45, setting up MSU’s game-winning TD drive. Cook completed a key fourth-and-10 pass to Tony Lippett for 17 yards that kept the drive alive with 33 seconds left, then found Mumphery in the back of the end zone on third-and-goal with 17 seconds left to tie the game at 41. Michael Geiger followed the TD by making his sixth point-after attempt to give the Spartans a 42-41 lead. With one final chance to win the game, Baylor was sacked twice on its last drive before Riley Bullough iced the victory on a diving interception with just two seconds remaining. SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter MSU – Jeremy Langford 2-yard run (Michael Geiger kick), 12:27 left. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, TOP: 2:33. BU – KD Cannon 49-yard pass from Bryce Petty (Chris Callahan kick), 8:56 left. Drive: 10 plays, 93 yards, TOP: 3:28. MSU – R.J. Shelton 11-yard run (Michael Geiger kick), 5:06 left. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, TOP: 3:42. BU – Corey Coleman 53-yard pass from Jay Lee (Chris Callahan kick), 2:32 left. Drive: 3 plays, 65 yards, TOP: 0:35. Second Quarter BU – Bryce Petty 1-yard run (Chris Callahan kick), 8:13 left. Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards, TOP: 2:50. BU – Chris Callahan 25-yard field goal, 3:14 left. Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, TOP: 1:48. Third Quarter BU – KD Cannon 74-yard pass from Bryce Petty (Chris Callahan kick), 14:32 left. Drive: 2 plays, 76 yards, TOP: 0:19. BU – Chris Callahan 46-yard field goal, 11:23 left. Drive: 7 plays, 19 yards, 1:58. MSU – Jeremy Langford 2-yard run (Michael Geiger kick), 6:50 left. Drive: 9 plays, 63 yards, TOP: 4:26. BU – LaQuan McGowan 18-yard pass from Bryce Petty (Chris Callahan kick), 4:03 left. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, TOP: 2:47. Fourth Quarter MSU – Josiah Price 8-yard pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger kick), 12:09 left. Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, TOP: 2:09. MSU – Jeremy Langford 1-yard run (Michael Geiger kick), 4:55 left. Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, TOP: 4:20. MSU – Keith Mumphery 10-yard pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger kick), 0:17 left. Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 0:48. TEAM STATISTICS First Downs Rushes-Yards Passing Yards Passes Total Offense Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time
MSU 29 46-238 314 42-24-2 88-552 3-39.7 1-0 7-75 36:42
BU 25 22-(-20) 603 52-37-1 74-583 1-48.0 1-0 11-105 23:18
INDIVIDUAL RUSHING MSU: Jeremy Langford 27-162, Nick Hill 7-26, Tony Lippett 1-19, Connor Cook 6-11, R.J. Shelton 2-11, Michael Geiger 1-6, Macgarrett Kings 1-4 Team 1-(-1); BU: Shock Linwood 11-26, Johnny Jefferson 2-(-2), Devin Chafin 1-(-2), Team 1-(-6), Bryce Petty 7-(-36). INDIVIDUAL PASSING MSU: Connor Cook 42-24-2 314; BU: Bryce Petty 51-36-1 550, Jay Lee 1-1-0 53. RECEIVING MSU: Tony Lippett 5-74, Keith Mumphery 4-87, Aaron Burbridge 4-57, Josiah Price 3-27, Macgarrett Kings 3-19, Jeremy Langford 2-7, Jamal Lyles 1-21, R.J. Shelton 1-17, Delton Williams 1-5; BU: Antwan Goodley 9-93, KD Cannon 8-197, Corey Coleman 7-150, Levi Norwood 6-64, Jay Lee 2-37, Clay Fuller 2-25, LaQuan McGowan 1-18, Shock Linwood 1-14, Tre’Von Armstead 1-5.
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BOWL RECORDS RUSHING ATTEMPTS 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blake Ezor (179 yards) vs. Hawaii, 1989 Aloha 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lorenzo White (113) vs. Southern Cal, 1988 Rose 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blake Ezor (146) vs. Georgia, 1989 Gator 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lorenzo White (158) vs. Georgia Tech, 1985 All-American 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Le’Veon Bell (145) vs. TCU, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings
RECEPTIONS 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaxico Burress (185 yards) vs. Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Rogers (270) vs. Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Muhsin Muhammad (171) vs. Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andre Rison (252) vs. Georgia, 1989 Gator 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron Alexander (63) vs. Nebraska, 2003 Alamo
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RECEIVING YARDS 270 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles Rogers (10 catches) vs. Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 252 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andre Rison (9) vs. Georgia, 1989 Gator 185 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaxico Burress (13) vs. Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 171 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Muhsin Muhammad (9) vs. Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 115 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Linthicum (7) vs. Georgia, 2012 Outback
BOWL HISTORY
Connor Cook is one of only two Spartan quarterbacks to win two bowl games as the starter (Cook: 2014 Rose, 2015 Cotton; Dan Enos: 1989 Aloha, 1990 Sun). Cook also led the Spartans on a game-winning drive in the 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl against TCU; he has led the Spartans to three straight fourth-quarter comebacks in bowl games. In leading MSU to back-to-back bowl wins over No. 5 Stanford and No. 4 Baylor (Associated Press final regular-season ranking), Cook hit 46-of-78 throws (.590) for 646 yards (323.0 yards per game), four TDs and three interceptions. In three postseason bowl appearances, he owns MSU career records for passing yards (693), TD passes (5) and total yards (689).
TOUCHDOWN PASSES 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Smoker vs. Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Burke vs. Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobby McAllister vs. Georgia, 1989 Gator
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PASSES HAD INTERCEPTED 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian Hoyer vs. Boston College, 2007 Champs Sports 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kirk Cousins vs. Georgia, 2012 Outback 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Smoker vs. Nebraska, 2003 Alamo 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Todd Schultz vs. Washington, 1997 Aloha 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony Banks vs. Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Yarema vs. Army, 1984 Cherry 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Juday vs. UCLA, 1966 Rose
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PASSING YARDS 376 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Smoker vs. Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 348 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tony Banks vs. Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 332 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connor Cook vs. Stanford, 2014 Rose 314 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Connor Cook vs. Baylor, 2015 Cotton 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kirk Cousins vs. Georgia, 2012 Outback
SPARTAN RECORDS
PASSES COMPLETED 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kirk Cousins (50 attempts) vs. Georgia, 2012 Outback 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connor Cook (42) vs. Baylor, 2015 Cotton 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connor Cook (36) vs. Stanford, 2014 Rose 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Smoker (32) vs. Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tony Banks (44) vs. Louisiana State, 1995 Independence
2014 RECAP
Jeremy Langford tied a Spartan bowl record with three rushing touchdowns in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic victory over Baylor, and his 162 rushing yards were the third most by a Spartan in a bowl game. Langford tied Blake Ezor for the most rushing touchdowns in Spartan bowl history with four. Langford’s 65-yard run on the third play from scrimmage against Baylor was the longest rush in MSU bowl history.
PASSES ATTEMPTED 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kirk Cousins (27 comp.) vs. Georgia, 2012 Outback 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tony Banks (22) vs. Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connor Cook (24) vs. Baylor, 2015 Cotton 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff Smoker (21) vs. Nebraska, 2003 Alamo 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connor Cook (22) vs. Stanford, 2014 Rose 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Hoyer (14) vs. Boston College, 2007 Champs Sports
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RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy Langford vs. Baylor, 2015 Cotton 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blake Ezor vs. Hawaii, 1989 Aloha 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Three times (last: Le’Veon Bell vs. Georgia, 2012 Outback)
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RUSHING YARDS 184 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T.J. Duckett (27 rushes) vs. Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 179 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blake Ezor (41) vs. Hawaii, 1989 Aloha 162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy Langford (27) vs. Baylor, 2015 Cotton 158 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lorenzo White (33) vs. Georgia Tech, 1985 All-American 146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blake Ezor (33) vs. Georgia, 1989 Gator
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TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaxico Burress vs. Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andre Rison vs. Georgia, 1989 Gator
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PUNTS 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Sadler vs. TCU (481 yards), 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Sadler vs. Georgia (401 yards), 2012 Outback 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Edinger vs. Stanford (377), 1996 Sun 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greg Montgomery vs. Southern Cal (377), 1988 Rose 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron Bates vs. Alabama (304), 2011 Capital One PUNTING YARDS 481 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Sadler (11 punts) vs. TCU, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings 401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Sadler (8) vs. Georgia, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings 377 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Edinger (8) vs. Stanford, 1996 Sun 377 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greg Montgomery (8) vs. Southern Cal, 1988 Rose 304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron Bates (7) vs. Alabama, 2011 Capital One PUNTING AVERAGE (MIN. 3 PUNTS) 55.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ralf Mojsiejenko (4-223) vs. Army, 1984 Cherry 50.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Langeloh (3-152) vs. Hawaii, 1989 Aloha 50.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Sadler (8-401) vs. Georgia, 2012 Outback 48.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon Fields (5-240) vs. Nebraska, 2003 Alamo 47.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Edinger (8-377) vs. Stanford, 1996 Sun 47.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Montgomery (8-377) vs. Southern Cal, 1988 Rose PUNT RETURNS 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Devin Thomas (8 yards) vs. Boston College, 2007 Champs Sports 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Japinga (3) vs. UCLA, 1966 Rose 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macgarrett Kings Jr. (21) vs. Stanford, 2014 Rose 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sedrick Irvin (50) vs. Washington, 1997 Aloha 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobby Morse (14) vs. Army, 1984 Cherry 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Billy Wells (70) vs. UCLA, 1954 Rose PUNT RETURN YARDS 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Billy Wells (3 returns) vs. UCLA, 1954 Rose 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sedrick Irvin (3) vs. Washington, 1997 Aloha 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Derrick Mason (2) vs. Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macgarrett Kings Jr. (3) vs. Stanford, 2014 Rose KICKOFF RETURNS 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keshawn Martin (149 yards) vs. Texas Tech, 2010 Alamo 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Herb Haygood (132) vs. Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Devin Thomas (178) vs. Boston College, 2007 Champs Sports 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Herb Haygood (108) vs. Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bennie Fowler (105) vs. Alabama, 2011 Capital One 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marc Renaud (41) vs. Washington, 1997 Aloha 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Derrick Mason (132) vs. Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Courtney Hawkins (81) vs. Georgia, 1989 Gator 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Craig Johnson (56) vs. Southern California, 1988 Rose
KICKOFF RETURN YARDS 178 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Devin Thomas (5 returns) vs. Boston College, 2007 Champs Sports 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keshawn Martin (6) vs. Texas Tech, 2010 Alamo 132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Herb Haygood (6) vs. Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Derrick Mason (4) vs. Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Herb Haygood (5) vs. Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley INTERCEPTIONS 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Darqueze Dennard (38 yards) vs. Georgia, 2012 Outback 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Iaquaniello (21) vs. Southern Cal, 1990 Sun 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Iaquaniello (13) vs. Hawaii, 1989 Aloha 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Miller (4) vs. Southern California, 1988 Rose 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Matsock (67) vs. UCLA, 1954 Rose
FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Edinger (made 3) vs. Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett Swenson (2) vs. Georgia, 2009 Capital One 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 times – last: Dan Conroy (made 2) vs. Georgia, 2012 Outback TOTAL OFFENSE 393 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff Smoker (41 plays) vs. Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connor Cook (48) vs. Baylor, 2015 Cotton 323 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kirk Cousins (54) vs. Georgia, 2012 Outback 320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tony Banks (54) vs. Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 317 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connor Cook (42) vs. Stanford, 2014 Rose ALL-PURPOSE YARDS 270 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charles Rogers vs. Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 252 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andre Rison vs. Georgia, 1989 Gator 238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keshawn Martin vs. Texas Tech, 2010 Alamo 232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derrick Mason vs. Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 220 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Devin Thomas vs. Boston College, 2007 Champs Sports TACKLES 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Percy Snow (15-2) vs. Southern Cal, 1988 Rose 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chuck Bullough (9-7) vs. Southern Cal, 1990 Sun 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shane Bullough (9-7) vs. Georgia Tech, 1985 All-American 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Morrissey (7-9) vs. Army, 1984 Cherry 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tim Moore (8-7) vs. Georgia Tech, 1985 All-American TACKLES FOR LOSSES 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Gholston (16 yards) vs. Georgia, 2012 Outback 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julian Peterson (32) vs. Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reggie Garnett (5) vs. Stanford, 1996 Sun SACKS 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julian Peterson (30 yards) vs. Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Gholston (10) vs. Georgia, 2012 Outback 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thomas Wright (19) vs. Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rich Glover (17) vs. Louisville, 1993 Liberty FUMBLES RECOVERED 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Vanderbeek vs. Hawaii, 1989 Aloha EXTRA POINTS 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Geiger (6 att.) vs. Baylor, 2015 Cotton 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Rayner (6 att.) vs. Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brett Swenson (4) vs. Texas Tech, 2010 Alamo 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evan Slonac (4) vs. UCLA, 1954 Rose 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Three times (last: Michael Geiger (3) vs. Stanford, 2014 Rose) EXTRA-POINT ATTEMPTS 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Geiger (6 made) vs. Baylor, 2015 Cotton 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dave Rayner (5 made) vs. Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Four times (last: Brett Swenson (4) vs. Texas Tech, 2010 Alamo) POINTS SCORED 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy Langford vs. Baylor, 2015 Cotton 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plaxico Burress vs. Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blake Ezor vs. Hawaii, 1989 Aloha 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andre Rison vs. Georgia, 1989 Gator
INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Matsock vs. UCLA, 1954 Rose 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darqueze Dennard vs. Georgia, 2012 Outback 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Isaiah Lewis vs. TCU, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom McShannock vs. Auburn, 1938 Orange 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kendell Davis-Clark vs. Georgia, 2009 Capital One FIELD GOALS MADE 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Edinger (46, 20, 39) vs. Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Conroy (35, 28) vs. Georgia, 2012 Outback 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett Swenson (20, 32) vs. Georgia, 2009 Capital One 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brett Swenson (39, 23) vs. Boston College, 2007 Champs Sports 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Langeloh (30, 34) vs. Hawaii, 1989 Aloha 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Langeloh (40, 36) vs. Southern Cal, 1988 Rose
T.J. Duckett rushed for a Spartan bowl-record 184 yards vs. Fresno State in the 2001 Silicon Valley Football Classic, including this 39-yard touchdown run late in the first half.
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BOWL RECORDS MSU / CAREER BOWL RECORDS 2015 OUTLOOK
RUSHING Rushing Attempts: 91, Lorenzo White (374 yards) in 1984 Cherry, ’85 All-American,’88 Rose Rushing Yards: 374, Lorenzo White (91 rushes) in 1984 Cherry, ’85 All-American,’88 Rose Rushing Touchdowns: 4 (Jeremy Langford in 2014 Rose, ‘15 Cotton; Blake Ezor in 1988 Rose, ’89 Gator, ’89 Aloha).
2015 SPARTANS
PASSING Pass Attempts: 100, Kirk Cousins (54 completions) in 2009 Capital One, ’10 Alamo, ’11 Capital One, ’12 Outback Pass Completions: 54, Kirk Cousins (100 attempts) in 2009 Capital One, ’10 Alamo, ’11 Capital One, ’12 Outback Completion Percentage (Min. 30 Attempts): .606, Jeff Smoker (43 of 71) in 2001 Silicon Valley, ’03 Alamo Passes Had Intercepted: 6, Kirk Cousins in 2009 Capital One, ’10 Alamo, ’11 Capital One, ’12 Outback Passing Yards: 693, Connor Cook (50 of 89) in 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings, ’14 Rose, ’15 Cotton Touchdown Passes: 5, Connor Cook (50 of 89) in 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings, ’14 Rose, ’15 Cotton
COACHING STAFF Kirk Cousins owns Spartan bowl records for most pass attempts (100), total offense attempts (115) and pass completions (54). He led MSU to a win in the 2012 Outback Bowl against Georgia.
SPARTAN RECORDS
TOTAL OFFENSE Total Offense Attempts: 115, Kirk Cousins (651 yards) in 2009 Capital One, ’10 Alamo, ’11 Capital One, ’12 Outback Total Offense Yards: 689, Connor Cook (104 attempts) in 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings, ’14 Rose, ’15 Cotton
2014 RECAP
RECEIVING Pass Receptions: 13, B.J. Cunningham (118 yards) in 2009 Capital One and ’12 Outback; Plaxico Burress (185 yards) in 2000 Florida Citrus Pass Receiving Yards: 361, Andre Rison (12 receptions) in 1985 All-American,’88 Rose, ’89 Gator Touchdown Receptions: 3, Plaxico Burress in 2000 Florida Citrus Bowl and Andre Rison in 1985 All-American, ’88 Rose, ’89 Gator
SPARTAN HISTORY
SCORING Points: 25, John Langeloh (5 FGs, 10 PATs) in 1988 Rose, ’89 Gator, ’89 Aloha, ’90 Sun Touchdowns: 4 (Jeremy Langford in 2014 Rose, ‘15 Cotton; Blake Ezor in 1988 Rose, ’89 Gator, ’89 Aloha). Extra Points: 10, John Langeloh (12 attempts) in 1988 Rose, ’89 Gator, ’89 Aloha, ’90 Sun Field Goals: 5, Brett Swenson (7 attempts) in 2007 Champs Sports, ’09 Capital One, ’10 Alamo; John Langeloh (6) in 1988 Rose, ’89 Gator, ’89 Aloha, ’90 Sun
HONORS & AWARDS
RETURNS Interceptions: 4, Mike Iaquaniello (34 yards) in 1989 Aloha, ’90 Sun Interception Return Yards: 49, John Matsock (1 return) in 1954 Rose Punt Returns: 5, Devin Thomas (8 yards) in 2007 Champs Sports Punt Return Yards: 70, Billy Wells (3 returns) in 1954 Rose Kickoff Returns: 11, Herb Haygood (240 yards) in 2000 Florida Citrus, ’01 Silicon Valley Kickoff Return Yards: 240, Herb Haygood (11 returns) in 2000 Florida Citrus, ’01 Silicon Valley ALL-PURPOSE YARDS All-Purpose Yards: 369, Derrick Mason in 1993 Liberty, ’95 Independence, ’96 Sun PUNTING Punts: 25, Mike Sadler (1,155 yards) in 2012 Outback, ’12 Buffalo Wild Wings, ’14 Rose Punting Average: 55.8, Ralf Mojsiejenko (4 for 223) in 1984 Cherry
BOWL HISTORY
TACKLES Total Tackles: 40, Percy Snow (25 solos, 15 assists) in 1988 Rose, ’89 Gator, ’89 Aloha
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Percy Snow recorded 40 tackles in three bowl appearances, including 14 stops vs. Georgia in the 1989 Gator Bowl. His 17 tackles against USC in the 1988 Rose Bowl is a Spartan single-game bowl record.
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2015 OUTLOOK
RUSHING Player vs. Opponent (Year, Bowl). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yards Jeremy Langford vs. Baylor (2015 Cotton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 T.J. Duckett vs. Fresno State (2001 Silicon Valley). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Edwin Baker vs. Texas Tech (2010 Alamo). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *46 T.J. Duckett vs. Fresno State (2001 Silicon Valley). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *39 Bob Apisa vs. UCLA (1966 Rose) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *38 Courtney Hawkins vs. Hawaii (1989 Aloha). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Sedrick Irvin vs. Washington (1997 Aloha) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Walt Kowalczyk vs. UCLA (1956 Rose). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Ed Pearce vs. Auburn (1938 Orange) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Lorenzo White vs. Georgia Tech (1985 All-American). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Billy Wells vs. UCLA (1954 Rose) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
INTERCEPTION RETURNS Player vs. Opponent (Year, Bowl). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yards John Matsock vs. UCLA (1954 Rose) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Darqueze Dennard vs. Georgia (2012 Outback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *38 Isaiah Lewis vs. TCU (2012 Buffalo Wild Wings). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Tom McShannock vs. Auburn (1938 Orange) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Kendell Davis-Clark vs. Georgia (2009 Capital One). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 FUMBLE RETURNS Player vs. Opponent (Year, Bowl). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yards T.J. Turner vs. Florida (2000 Florida Citrus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *24
PUNT RETURNS Player vs. Opponent (Year, Bowl). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yards Billy Wells vs. UCLA (1954 Rose) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *62 Sedrick Irvin vs. Washington (1997 Aloha) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Derrick Mason vs. Louisiana State (1995 Independence) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Gari Scott vs. Washington (1997 Aloha) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
BOWL HISTORY
KICKOFF RETURNS Player vs. Opponent (Year, Bowl). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yards Derrick Mason vs. Louisiana State (1995 Independence) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *100 Devin Thomas vs. Boston College (2007 Champs Sports) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Leroy McFadden vs. Washington (1997 Aloha). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Courtney Hawkins vs. Southern Cal (1990 Sun) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Leroy McFadden vs. Washington (1997 Aloha). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
PUNTS Player vs. Opponent (Year, Bowl). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yards Brandon Fields vs. Nebraska (2003 Alamo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Greg Montgomery vs. Southern Cal (1988 Rose) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Ralf Mojsiejenko vs. Army (1984 Cherry). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Ralf Mojsiejenko vs. Army (1984 Cherry). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Ralf Mojsiejenko vs. Army (1984 Cherry). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
THE UNIVERSITY
SPARTAN HISTORY
Billy Wells, the 1954 Rose Bowl MVP, returned a punt 62 yards for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to ice Michigan State’s 28-20 victory over UCLA. It still stands as the longest punt return ever by a Spartan in a bowl game.
HONORS & AWARDS
SPARTAN RECORDS
2014 RECAP
COACHING STAFF
PASSING Passer-Receiver vs. Opponent (Year, Bowl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yards Tony Banks-Muhsin Muhammad vs. Louisiana State (1995 Independence). . . . . . . . . . *78 Jeff Smoker-Charles Rogers vs. Fresno State (2001 Silicon Valley) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *72 Jeff Smoker-Charles Rogers vs. Fresno State (2001 Silicon Valley) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *69 Clarence Peaks-John Lewis vs. UCLA (1956 Rose) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *67 Connor Cook-Bennie Fowler vs. Stanford (2014 Rose). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Bobby McAllister-Andre Rison vs. Georgia (1989 Gator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *55 Bobby McAllister-Andre Rison vs. Southern Cal (1988 Rose). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Bobby McAllister-Andre Rison vs. Georgia (1989 Gator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Connor Cook-Keith Mumphery (2015 Cotton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Kirk Cousins-Brian Linthicum vs. Georgia (2012 Outback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Bobby McAllister-Andre Rison vs. Georgia (1989 Gator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *50
FIELD GOALS Player vs. Opponent (Year, Bowl). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yards John Langeloh vs. Southern Cal (1990 Sun). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Dan Conroy vs. TCU (2012 Buffalo Wild Wings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Paul Edinger vs. Florida (2000 Florida Citrus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Brett Swenson vs. Texas Tech (2010 Alamo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Paul Edinger vs. Washington (1997 Aloha) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Darqueze Dennard tied a Spartan single-game bowl record with two interceptions in the 2012 Outback Bowl victory over Georgia, including this 38-yard interception return for a touchdown.
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RUSHING YARDS 234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Faulk (25 rushes), Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rashaan Shehee (29), Washington, 1997 Aloha 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cory Ross (37), Nebraska, 2003 Alamo 136 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nate Sassaman (28), Army, 1984 Cherry 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mazio Royster (32), Southern Cal, 1990 Sun
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PASSES HAD INTERCEPTED
TOUCHDOWN PASSES
RECEPTIONS
RECEIVING YARDS 299 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rodney Wright (13 catches), Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tavarres King (6), Georgia, 2012 Outback 197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KD Cannon (8), Baylor, 2015 Cotton 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travis Taylor (11), Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corey Coleman (7), Baylor, 2015 Cotton
INTERCEPTIONS 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie Silva (40 yards), Boston College, 2007 Champs Sports 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tony Parrish (56), Washington, 1997 Aloha 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Doug Pavek (0), Army, 1984 Cherry 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Stiles (42), UCLA, 1966 Rose 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dutch Heath (22), Auburn, 1938 Orange INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lester Towns (1 return), Washington, 1997 Aloha 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tony Parrish (2), Washington, 1997 Aloha 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shawn Williams (1), Georgia, 2012 Outback 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Stiles (2), UCLA, 1966 Rose 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Anderson (1), Stanford, 2014 Rose 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie Silva (2), Boston College, 2007 Champs Sports
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13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rodney Wright (299 yards), Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travis Taylor (156), Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Detron Lewis (114), Texas Tech, 2010 Alamo 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antwan Goodley (93), Baylor, 2015 Cotton 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernard Berrian (94), Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley
KICKOFF RETURN YARDS 174 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Snyder (7 returns), Hawaii, 1989 Aloha 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eddie Kennison (2), Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Capel (5), Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Cameron (4), UCLA, 1954 Rose 97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernard Berrian (5), Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley
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4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Carr, Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bryce Petty, Baylor, 2015 Cotton Bowl 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew Stafford, Georgia, 2009 Capital One 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Ryan, Boston College, 2007 Champs Sports 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Johnson, Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne Johnson, Georgia, 1989 Gator
KICKOFF RETURNS 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Snyder (174 yards), Hawaii, 1989 Aloha 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernard Berrian (97), Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Capel (109), Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ty Montgomery (94), Stanford, 2014 Rose 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon Boykin (70), Georgia, 2012 Outback 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tim Worley (59), Georgia, 1989 Gator 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Cameron (100), UCLA, 1954 Rose
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3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Todd Marinovich, Southern Cal, 1990 Sun 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garrett Gabriel, Hawaii, 1989 Aloha 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rodney Peete, Southern Cal, 1988 Rose
PUNT RETURN YARDS 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandon Boykin (1 return), Georgia, 2012 Outback 90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Randy Tanner (7), Southern Cal, 1988 Rose 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troy Walters (5), Stanford, 1996 Sun 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prince Miller (1), Georgia, 2009 Capital One 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie Silva (4), Boston College, 2007 Champs Sports
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550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bryce Petty, Baylor, 2015 Cotton Bowl 531 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Carr, Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 372 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Taylor Potts, Texas Tech, 2010 Alamo 288 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron Murray, Georgia, 2012 Outback 288 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Johnson, Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus
PUNT RETURNS 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Randy Tanner (90 yards), Southern Cal, 1988 Rose 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troy Walters (64), Stanford, 1996 Sun
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PASSES COMPLETED 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryce Petty (51 attempts), Baylor, 2015 Cotton 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Carr (56), Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taylor Potts (43), Texas Tech, 2010 Alamo 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Johnson (50), Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 22 (three times) . . . . . . .Last time: Matt Ryan (47), Boston College, 2007 Champs Sports
PUNTING AVERAGE (MIN. 3 PUNTS) 49.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ben Rhyne (5-249), Stanford, 2014 Rose 49.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Mimbs (4-197), Georgia, 2009 Capital One 45.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean O’Laughlin (5-229), Washington, 1997 Aloha 45.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Sperle (4-180), Southern Cal, 1988 Rose 44.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chad Kessler (4-178), Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 44.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronnie Knox (4-178), UCLA, 1956 Rose
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PASSES ATTEMPTED 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Carr (35 completions), Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryce Petty (36), Baylor, 2015 Cotton 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Johnson (24), Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Ryan (22), Boston College, 2007 Champs Sports 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taylor Potts (29), Texas Tech, 2010 Alamo
PUNTING YARDS 375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johnny Ayers (9 punts), Boston College, 2007 Champs Sports 374 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Cox (9), UCLA, 1966 Rose 306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drew Butler (7), Georgia, 2012 Outback 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kyle Larson (7), Nebraska, 2003 Alamo 275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ethan Perry (7), TCU, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings
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RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Ingram, Alabama, 2011 Capital One 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eddie Lacy, Alabama, 2011 Capital One 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baron Batch, Texas Tech, 2010 Alamo 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cory Ross, Nebraska, 2003 Alamo 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rashaan Shehee, Washington, 1997 Aloha 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kevin Faulk, Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Beban, UCLA, 1966 Rose
PUNTS 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johnny Ayers (375 yards), Boston College, 2007 Champs Sports 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Cox (374), UCLA, 1966 Rose 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ethan Perry (275), TCU, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drew Butler (306), Georgia, 2012 Outback 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kyle Larson (300), Nebraska, 2003 Alamo
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37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cory Ross (138 yards), Nebraska, 2003 Alamo 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mazio Royster (125), Southern Cal, 1990 Sun 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rashaan Shehee (193), Washington, 1997 Aloha 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nate Sassaman (136), Army, 1984 Cherry 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Faulk (234), Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Beban (14), UCLA, 1966 Rose
TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travis Taylor, Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KD Cannon, Baylor, 2015 Cotton 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rich Gunnell, Boston College, 2007 Champs Sports 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rodney Wright, Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fred Coleman, Washington, 1997 Aloha 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rodney Hampton, Gerogia, 1989 Gator 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ken Henry, Southern Cal, 1988 Rose
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BOWL RECORDS OPPONENT / INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME BOWL HIGHS (continued) FIELD GOALS MADE 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quin Rodriguez (20, 54, 43), Southern Cal, 1990 Sun 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jaden Oberkrom (47, 31, 53), TCU, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings 2 (five times). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last time: Chris Callahan (25, 46), Baylor, 2015 Cotton
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FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Callahan (made 2), Baylor, 2015 Cotton 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blair Walsh (made 2), Georgia, 2012 Outback 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quin Rodriguez (3), Southern Cal, 1990 Sun 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jaden Oberkrom (made 3), TCU, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Matt Williams (2), Texas Tech, 2010 Alamo TOTAL OFFENSE 514 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryce Petty (58 plays), Baylor, 2015 Cotton 508 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Carr (61), Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 364 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Taylor Potts (44), Texas Tech, 2010 Alamo 303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rodney Peete (52), Southern Cal, 1988 Rose 275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aaron Murray (40), Georgia, 2012 Outback ALL-PURPOSE YARDS 318 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rodney Wright, Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 271 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Faulk, Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Snyder, Hawaii, 1989 Aloha 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tavarres King, Georgia, 2012 Outback 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rashaan Shehee, Washington, 1997 Aloha TACKLES 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allen Stansberry (11-7), Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taylor Young (5-10), Baylor, 2015 Cotton 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bryce Hager (6-7), Baylor, 2015 Cotton 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alec Ogletree (12-1), Georgia, 2012 Outback 12 (four times) . . . . . . . . . . Last time: Jason Verrett (5-7), TCU, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings TACKLES FOR LOSSES 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shayne Skov (10 yards), Stanford, 2014 Rose 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Courtney Upshaw (29 yards), Alabama, 2011 Capital One 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Demorrio Williams (17), Nebraska, 2003 Alamo 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gerard Warren (13), Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kailee Wong (19), Stanford, 1996 Sun 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Gillyard (18), Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabe Northern (17), Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Johnson (10), Louisville, 1993 Liberty 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Jennings (20), Army, 1984 Cherry
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3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Gillyard (18 yards), Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by 13 players; most recent: Courtney Upshaw (17), Alabama, 2011 Capital One EXTRA POINTS 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy Shelley (7 attempts), Alabama, 2011 Capital One 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick Lentz (7), Washington, 1997 Aloha 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andre’ Lafleur (6), Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 5 (four times) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last time: Chris Callahan (5), Baylor, 2015 EXTRA-POINT ATTEMPTS 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremy Shelley (7 made), Alabama, 2011 Capital One 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick Lentz (6), Washington, 1997 Aloha 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andre’ Lafleur (6), Louisiana State, 1995 Independence 5 (four times) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last time: Chris Callahan, Baylor, 2015 Cotton POINTS SCORED
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RUSHING Player, Opponent (Year, Bowl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yards Kevin Faulk, Louisiana State (1995 Independence) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Jammal Lord, Nebraska (2003 Alamo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Mike Reed, Washington (1997 Aloha) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *64 Eddie Lacy, Alabama (2011 Capital One) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*62 Malcolm King, Georgia Tech (1985 All-American). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 PASSING Passer-Receiver, Opponent (Year, Bowl). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yards Aaron Murray-Tavarres King, Georgia (2012 Outback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*80 David Carr-Rodney Wright, Fresno State (2001 Silicon Valley) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*79 Bryce Petty-KD Cannon, Baylor (2015 Cotton) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*74 Matt Ryan-Rich Gunnell, Boston College (2007 Champs Sports) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *68 Trevone Boykins-Josh Boyce, TCU (2012 Buffalo Wild Wings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 INTERCEPTION RETURNS Player, Opponent (Year, Bowl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yards Josh Madsen (29)/Leroy Pruitt (50), Stanford (1996 Sun). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *79 Lester Towns, Washington (1997 Aloha). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *66 Tony Parrish, Washington (1997 Aloha) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *56 Shawn Williams, Georgia (2012 Outback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Bob Stiles, UCLA (1966 Rose). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 FUMBLE RETURNS Player, Opponent (Year, Bowl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yards Gabe Northern, Louisiana State (1995 Independence) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *37 KICKOFF RETURNS Player, Opponent (Year, Bowl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yards Eddie Kennison, Louisiana State (1995 Independence) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *92 Ramarcus Brown, Georgia (2009 Capital One) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 John Capel, Florida (2000 Florida Citrus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Bernard Berrian, Fresno State (2001 Silicon Valley) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Jeff Snyder, Hawaii (1989 Aloha). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Paul Cameron, UCLA (1954 Rose) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 PUNT RETURNS Player, Opponent (Year, Bowl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yards Brandon Boykin, Georgia (2012 Outback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*92 Randy Tanner, Southern Cal (1988 Rose) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Prince Miller, Georgia (2009 Capital One) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Aaron Bailey, Louisville (1993 Liberty). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Troy Walters, Stanford (1996 Sun) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 PUNTS
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18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travis Taylor, Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rodney Hampton, Georgia, 1989 Gator
Player, Opponent (Year, Bowl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yards Ronnie Knox, UCLA (1956 Rose) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Brian Mimbs, Georgia (2009 Capital One). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Ben Rhyne, Stanford (2014 Rose). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Brandon Brookfield, Louisville (1993 Liberty). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Paul Cameron, UCLA (1954 Rose) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Kyle Larson, Nebraska (2003 Alamo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Chris Sperle, Southern Cal (1988 Rose) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 FIELD GOALS Player, Opponent (Year, Bowl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yards Quin Rodriguez, Southern Cal (1990 Sun) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Jaden Oberkrom, TCU (2012 Buffalo Wild Wings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Wade Richey, Louisiana State (1995 Independence) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Jaden Oberkrom, TCU (2012 Buffalo Wild Wings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Blair Walsh, Georgia (2012 Outback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 *Touchdown
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PASSING FIRST DOWNS 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. LSU, 1995 Independence 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Baylor, 2015 Cotton 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Stanford, 2014 Rose 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Georgia, 2012 Outback 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley
TOTAL NET YARDS 586 . . . vs. Fresno State (74 plays), 2001 Silicon Valley 552 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Baylor (88), 2015 Cotton 448 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. LSU (79), 1995 Independence 446 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Georgia (75), 1989 Gator 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Florida (75), 2000 Florida Citrus
PENALTY FIRST DOWNS 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Baylor, 2015 Cotton 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Stanford, 2014 Rose 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Nebraska, 2003 Alamo 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 2 (four times) . . . . Last: vs. Georgia, 2009 Capital One
FUMBLES 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Washington (lost 2),1997 Aloha 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. LSU (3), 1995 Independence 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. UCLA (4), 1954 Rose
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SACKS BY 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Baylor (39 yards), 2015 Cotton 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Florida (42), 2000 Florida Citrus 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. TCU (17), 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Georgia (16), 2012 Outback 3 . . . . . . vs. Boston College (39), 2007 Champs Sports 3 . . . . . . . . . . vs. Fresno State (20), 2001 Silicon Valley 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Stanford (20), 1996 Sun 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Louisville (25), 1993 Liberty TOTAL POINTS SCORED 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Baylor, 2015 Baylor 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Georgia (3OT), 2012 Outback 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Hawaii, 1989 Aloha POINTS SCORED IN A QUARTER 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Baylor (4), 2015 Cotton 20 . . . . . . . . . . vs. Fresno State (2), 2001 Silicon Valley 17 . . . . . . . . . . vs. Fresno State (1), 2001 Silicon Valley 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Florida (2), 2000 Florida Citrus 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. LSU (2), 1995 Independence
55.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Army (4-223), 1984 Cherry 50.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Hawaii (3-152), 1989 Aloha 50.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Georgia (8-401), 2012 Outback 47.1. . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Southern Cal (8-377), 1988 Rose 46.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Nebraska (8-371), 2003 Alamo
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PASSES COMPLETED 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Georgia (51 att.), 2012 Outback 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Baylor (42), 2015 Cotton 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Stanford (36), 2014 Rose 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Georgia (39), 2009 Capital One 22 . . . . . . . . . vs. Fresno State (32), 2001 Silicon Valley 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. LSU (44), 1995 Independence
PUNTING YARDS 481 . . . . . vs. TCU (11 punts), 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings 401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Georgia (8), 2012 Outback 377 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Stanford (9), 1996 Sun 377 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Southern Cal (8), 1988 Rose 371 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Nebraska (8), 2013 Alamo
TIME OF POSSESSION 36:42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Baylor, 2015 Cotton 35:57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Hawaii, 1989 Aloha 34:43. . . . . . . . . . .vs. Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 34:31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Georgia, 1989 Gator 33:03. . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. TCU, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings
BOWL HISTORY
PASSES ATTEMPTED 51 . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Georgia (28 comp.), 2012 Outback 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. LSU (22), 1995 Indepedence 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Baylor (24), 2015 Cotton 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Georgia (22), 2009 Capital One 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Nebraska (21), 2003 Alamo
PUNTS 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Auburn (422 yards), 1938 Orange 11 . . . . . vs. TCU (481 yards), 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Stanford (377), 1996 Sun 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Georgia (401), 2012 Outback 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Nebraska (371), 2003 Alamo 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Southern Cal (377), 1988 Rose
INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. UCLA (2 returns), 1954 Rose 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Hawaii (4), 1989 Aloha 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Georgia (2), 2012 Outback 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Auburn (2), 1938 Orange 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. TCU (1), 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings
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NET YARDS PASSING 376 . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 348 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. LSU, 1995 Independence 332 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Stanford, 2014 Rose 318 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Georgia, 2012 Outback 314 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Baylor, 2015 Cotton
PENALTY YARDS 102 . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Georgia (8 penalties), 1989 Gator 85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Hawaii (9), 1989 Aloha 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Florida (7), 2000 Florida Citrus 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. LSU (9), 1995 Independence 78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. UCLA (10), 1956 Rose
INTERCEPTIONS 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Hawaii, 1989 Aloha 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Southern Cal, 1988 Rose 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Southern Cal, 1990 Sun
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NET YARDS RUSHING 251 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. UCLA (50 rushes), 1956 Rose 238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Baylor (46), 2015 Cotton 225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Hawaii (61), 1989 Aloha 210 . . . . . . . . vs. Fresno State (42), 2001 Silicon Valley 204 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. UCLA (46), 1966 Rose
PENALTIES 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. UCLA (78 yards), 1956 Rose 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. LSU (80), 1995 Independence 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Hawaii (85), 1989 Aloha 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Georgia (50), 2012 Outback 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Alabama (45), 2011 Capital One 8 . . . . . . . . . . vs. Fresno State (64), 2001 Silicon Valley 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Georgia (102), 1989 Gator
KICKOFF RETURN YARDS 217 . . . . . . . . . . vs. Washington (8 returns), 1997 Aloha 178 . . . . . vs. Boston College (5), 2007 Champs Sports 171 . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Alabama (7), 2011 Capital One 169 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Texas Tech (8), 2010 Alamo 158 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. LSU (7), 1995 Independence
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RUSHING ATTEMPTS 61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Hawaii (225 yards), 1989 Aloha 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Southern Cal (148), 1988 Rose 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. UCLA (195), 1954 Rose 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Georgia (158), 1989 Gator 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. UCLA (251), 1956 Rose
FUMBLES LOST 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. UCLA, 1954 Rose 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. LSU, 1995 Independence
KICKOFF RETURNS 8 . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Texas Tech (169 yards), 2010 Alamo 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Washington (217), 1997 Aloha 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Alabama (171), 2011 Capital One 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. LSU (158), 1995 Independence 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Florida (132), 2000 Florida Citrus
2014 RECAP
TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Baylor (552 yards), 2015 Cotton 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Georgia (391), 2012 Outback 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. LSU (448), 1995 Independence 75 . . . . vs. Boston College (303), 2007 Champs Sports 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Florida (400), 2000 Florida Citrus 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Georgia (446), 1989 Gator
PUNT RETURN YARDS 74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. UCLA (4 returns), 1954 Rose 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Washington (4), 1997 Aloha 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. LSU (2), 1995 Independence 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Army (6), 1984 Cherry
COACHING STAFF
RUSHING FIRST DOWNS 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. UCLA, 1956 Rose 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Hawaii, 1989 Aloha 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Georgia, 1989 Gator 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. UCLA, 1954 Rose 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Baylor, 2015 Baylor 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus
PUNT RETURNS 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Army (23 yards), 1984 Cherry 5 . . . . . . . vs. Boston College (8), 2007 Champs Sports 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. UCLA (8), 1956 Rose
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TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Baylor, 2015 Cotton 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. LSU, 1995 Independence 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Georgia, 1989 Gator
4 . . . . . . . . . . vs. Boston College, 2007 Champs Sports 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Georgia, 2012 Outback 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Nebraska, 2003 Alamo 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vs. Washington, 1997 Aloha 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Stanford, 1996 Sun 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. LSU, 1995 Independence 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Army, 1984 Cherry 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. UCLA, 1966 Rose 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vs. Auburn, 1938 Orange
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BOWL RECORDS OPPONENT/ TEAM SINGLE-GAME BOWL HIGHS TOTAL FIRST DOWNS 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Texas Tech, 2010 Alamo 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 25 (four times) . . . . . . . . . . Last: by Baylor, 2015 Cotton RUSHING FIRST DOWNS 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Army, 1984 Cherry 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Nebraska, 2003 Alamo 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Stanford, 1996 Sun 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Alabama, 2011 Capital One 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Texas Tech, 2010 Alamo 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Washington, 1997 Aloha 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Louisville, 1993 Liberty 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Southern Cal, 1990 Sun PASSING FIRST DOWNS 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Texas Tech, 2010 Alamo 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Baylor, 2015 Cotton 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Georgia, 2009 Capital One
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2014 RECAP
PENALTY FIRST DOWNS 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by TCU, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus RUSHING ATTEMPTS 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Army (256 yards), 1984 Cherry 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Nebraska (229), 2003 Alamo 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Stanford (257), 1996 Sun 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by LSU (272), 1995 Independence 48 . . . . . . . . . by Georgia Tech (182), 1985 All-American NET YARDS RUSHING 298 . . . . . . . . . . by Washington (43 rushes), 1997 Aloha 275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Alabama (44), 2011 Capital One 272 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by LSU (48), 1995 Independence 257 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Stanford (49), 1996 Sun 256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Army (71), 1984 Cherry
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NET YARDS PASSING 603 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Baylor, 2015 Cotton 531 . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Fresno State, 2001 Silicon Valley 460 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Texas Tech, 2010 Alamo 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Florida, 2000 Florida Citrus 288 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Georgia, 2012 Outback
38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Texas Tech (54 att.), 2010 Alamo 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Baylor (52), 2015 Cotton 35 . . . . . . . . . . by Fresno State (58), 2001 Silicon Valley 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Florida (51), 2000 Florida Citrus 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Stanford (30), 1996 Sun HAD INTERCEPTED
TOTAL NET YARDS 583 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Baylor (74 plays), 2015 Cotton 579 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Texas Tech (85), 2010 Alamo 560 . . . . . . . . . by Fresno State (80), 2001 Silicon Valley 546 . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Alabama (67), 2011 Capital One 495 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Stanford (79), 1996 Sun FUMBLES 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Hawaii (lost 4), 1989 Aloha 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Florida (2), 2000 Florida Citrus 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Southern Cal (1), 1988 Rose 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by UCLA (3), 1954 Rose FUMBLES LOST 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Hawaii, 1989 Aloha 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by UCLA, 1954 Rose PENALTIES 13 . . . . . . . . . . . by Washington (126 yards), 1997 Aloha 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Baylor (105), 2015 Cotton 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Florida (100), 2000 Florida Citrus 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Texas Tech (60), 2010 Alamo 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by UCLA (86), 1966 Rose PENALTY YARDS 126 . . . . . . . . . . . . by Washington (13 pen.), 1997 Aloha 105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Baylor (11), 2015 Baylor 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Florida (10), 2000 Florida Citrus 86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by UCLA (9), 1966 Rose 69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Nebraska (8), 2003 Alamo PUNTS 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by UCLA (439 yards), 1966 Rose 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Auburn (337), 1938 Orange 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . by TCU (275), 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Georgia (306), 2012 Outback 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Nebraska (300), 2003 Alamo 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Army (257), 1984 Cherry 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by UCLA (277), 1956 Rose PUNTING YARDS 439 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by UCLA (11 punts), 1966 Rose 375 . . . . . . by Boston College (9), 2007 Champs Sports 337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Auburn (10), 1938 Orange 306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Georgia (7), 2012 Outback 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Nebraska (7), 2003 Alamo PUNTING AVERAGE (MIN. 3 PUNTS) 49.8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Stanford (5-249), 2014 Rose 47.4. . . . . . . . . . . .by Georgia (5-237), 2009 Capital One 45.0. . . . . . . . . . . . .by Southern Cal (4-180), 1988 Rose 44.5. . . . . . . . . . . . .by LSU (4-178), 1995 Independence 43.7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Georgia (7-306), 2012 Outback
KICKOFF RETURNS 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Hawaii (174 yards), 1989 Aloha 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Georgia (94), 2012 Outback 6 . . . . . . . . . . by Fresno State (115), 2001 Silicon Valley 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Florida (118), 2000 Florida Citrus 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Texas Tech (120), 2010 Alamo 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Georgia (74), 1989 Gator KICKOFF RETURN YARDS 174 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Hawaii (7 returns), 1989 Aloha 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by LSU (4), 1995 Independence 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Texas Tech (5), 2010 Alamo 118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Florida (6), 2000 Florida Citrus INTERCEPTIONS 4 . . by Boston College (59 yards), 2007 Champs Sports 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Georgia (55), 2012 Outback 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Nebraska (2), 2003 Alamo 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Washington (122), 1997 Aloha 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Stanford (79), 1996 Sun 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by LSU (23), 1995 Independence 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Army (7), 1984 Cherry 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by UCLA (42), 1966 Rose 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Auburn (22), 1938 Orange INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS 122 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Washington (3 int.), 1997 Aloha 79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Stanford (3), 1996 Sun 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Baylor (2), 2015 Cotton TIME OF POSSESSION 36:14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Washington, 1997 Aloha 35:45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Southern Cal, 1990 Sun 35:42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Stanford, 1996 Sun 35:05. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Army, 1984 Cherry 35:03. . . . . . . . . . . .by Georgia Tech, 1985 All-American SACKS BY 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Georgia, 2009 Capital One 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by LSU, 1995 Independence 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Hawaii, 1989 Aloha 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Army, 1984 Cherry 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Alabama, 2011 Capital One 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Nebraska, 2003 Alamo 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Stanford, 1996 Sun 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Southern Cal, 1988 Rose TOTAL POINTS SCORED 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Washington, 1997 Aloha 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Alabama, 2011 Capital One 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by LSU, 1995 Independence 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Baylor, 2015 Cotton 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Texas Tech, 2010 Alamo POINTS SCORED IN A QUARTER 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Alabama (2), 2011 Capital One 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by LSU (3), 1995 Independence 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Baylor (3), 2015 Cotton 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Washington (2), 1997 Aloha
PUNT RETURNS 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Stanford (94 yards), 1996 Sun 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Southern Cal (90), 1988 Rose PUNT RETURN YARDS
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Hawaii, 1989 Aloha 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Southern Cal, 1988 Rose 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Southern Cal, 1990 Sun
94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Stanford (7 returns), 1996 Sun 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Georgia (1), 2012 Outback 90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Southern Cal (7), 1988 Rose
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PASSES ATTEMPTED 58 . . . . .by Fresno State (35 comp.), 2001 Silicon Valley 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Texas Tech (38), 2010 Alamo 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by Baylor (37), 2015 Cotton 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Florida (25), 2000 Florida Citrus 47 . . . . . . by Boston College (22), 2007 Champs Sports PASSES COMPLETED
TOTAL OFFENSIVE PLAYS 85 . . . . . . . . . . .by Texas Tech (579 yards), 2010 Alamo 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Florida (367), 2000 Florida Citrus 80 . . . . . . . . . by Fresno State (560), 2001 Silicon Valley 79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Stanford (495), 1996 Sun 77 . . . . . by Boston College (276), 2007 Champs Sports
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LOU ANNA K. SIMON, PH.D. PRESIDENT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Lou Anna K. Simon, the 20th president of Michigan State University, leads the university’s work to advance the common good in Michigan and around the world. An MSU graduate, she began her career at Michigan State after earning her doctorate in 1974. From there, she moved into a variety of administrative roles, including assistant provost for general academic administration, associate provost, and provost and vice president for academic affairs. The MSU Board of Trustees appointed her president in January 2005. As president, Simon has engaged Michigan State in a strategic and transformative journey to adapt the principles of the land-grant tradition to 21st-century challenges. She has expanded MSU’s reach in the state and around the world by focusing the university’s strengths on solutions that enhance and protect quality of life: clean and affordable energy, access to education, safe and plentiful food, and health care. Simon’s key initiatives, particularly in economic development and international engagement, reflect her commitment to applying knowledge to benefit society and further the global common good. Simon is a member of the American Council on Education and the Council on Competitiveness, a nonpartisan, nongovernmental organization working to ensure U.S. prosperity. She serves as chair of the National Security Higher Education Advisory Board, a group of presidents and chancellors
of several prominent U.S. universities that consults regularly with national agencies responsible for security, intelligence, and law enforcement. She also serves on the National Collegiate Athletic Association Board of Governors and is vice chair of the Association of American Universities. Simon’s resolute commitment to advancing Michigan’s economic future has been a hallmark of her presidency. She serves on the board of directors of Business Leaders for Michigan and the Detroit Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and is an advisory committee member of the Detroit Innovation District, which promotes small business growth and job creation in the city. In the area of international engagement, Simon is a member of the executive committee of the Partnership to Cut Hunger and Poverty in Africa. Research at Michigan State University reflects Simon’s commitment to advancing knowledge and discovery to improve quality of life. Under her leadership, MSU has expanded its research in, among other areas, biofuels and green energy, medicine and medical technology, physics and rare isotopes, safe water, and agriculture to address world hunger. With the support of external funding now exceeding $500 million annually, Simon is helping ensure that MSU makes a significant positive difference locally and globally.
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Hollis is credited with developing some of college athletics’ most innovative events. It was his vision that led to Michigan State playing North Carolina in November 2011 in the first basketball game to be played on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. In 2003, Hollis was the architect of the “BasketBowl,” which established a then-world record crowd of 78,129 who witnessed the Michigan State-Kentucky game at Detroit’s Ford Field. The concept, which involves placing the court in the center of a football stadium, has been used at the last seven NCAA Final Fours. In 2001, Hollis helped mastermind the Michigan State-Michigan outdoor hockey game that attracted a then world-record crowd of 74,554 in Spartan Stadium. His ingenuity and experience in intercollegiate athletics led to his induction into the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA) Hall of Fame in June 2015.
Also in 2008, the men’s and women’s soccer programs opened DeMartin Stadium, a 2,500-seat facility that enables
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Since his official appointment as athletics director began in 2008, Hollis has led one of the most successful periods in the history of Michigan State athletics. The Spartans have won one national championship (2014 women’s cross country) and 27 Big Ten Championships (regular season and tournament), appeared in three Final Fours and seven bowl games, and own seven top-40 finishes in the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup. In addition, during Hollis’ tenure as an administrator at MSU, the Spartans have appeared in 18 consecutive men’s basketball NCAA Tournaments – tied for the longest streak in Big Ten history and the third-longest active streak in the nation – and seven Final Fours. The football team is the only program to win a Bowl Championship Series game during the 2013 season (2014 Rose Bowl over Stanford) and a New Year’s Six Game during the 2014 season (2015 Cotton Bowl over Baylor).
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A 1985 MSU graduate, Hollis returned to his alma mater in 1995 as the associate athletics director for external relations. Since then, he has been a critical component of the athletic department executive management staff, helping guide the department through short- and long-range plans. In addition, Hollis is a member of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee. He also was a former chair of the NCAA Division I Amateurism Cabinet and a former member of the NCAA’s Men’s Basketball Issues Committee.
The Spartans moved into one of the nation’s finest football facilities in August 2008, as a $15 million expansion and renovation project for the Duffy Daugherty Football Building was completed. MSU alumni Robert and Julie Skandalaris of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, donated $5 million as the lead gift for the facility expansion and upgrade. The Skandalaris Football Center includes team, staff and position meeting rooms, coaches’ offices and a hall of history. In addition, an expanded weight room was finished in September 2008 that increased the facility in size from 9,000 to 16,500-square feet. In the summer of 2015, the Spartans opened a renovated locker room in addition to a new state-of-the-art sports medicine and athletic training room in the Skandalaris Football Center.
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Hollis has more than 25 years of athletics administration experience, either at the school or conference level. His wellrounded background has led to his knowledge of all areas within an athletics department, including marketing, financial administration, television negotiations, fund-raising, game operations, facility management, personnel policy, corporate interaction, sports management and public relations.
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This is the vision Michigan State Athletics Director Mark Hollis has for Spartan Athletics. Hollis, who was named the 2012 Athletic Director of the Year by Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal/Daily, is in his eighth year leading the MSU Athletics Department. He officially assumed the role of MSU’s 18th athletics director on Jan. 1, 2008, succeeding Ron Mason.
Spartan athletic facilities have been upgraded at an unprecedented rate the past decade – including more than $100 million at Spartan Stadium – and will only continue to improve under Hollis. A $24.5 million project to the north end of Spartan Stadium was completed in August 2014 that features a two-story, 50,000-square-foot addition as well as an entrance plaza, renovated gates, and additional restrooms and concessions. The building includes new locker rooms for teams, coaches and officials, a media center, and an engagement center for all varsity sports. Former All-America offensive lineman Flozell Adams provided a leadership gift of $1.5 million for MSU’s new locker room, which is named in honor of his later mother, Rachel Adams. Prior to the 2012 season, $10 million scoreboards, totaling 13,300-square-feet, were installed in the north and south end zones, giving MSU one of the top video board systems in the nation.
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Michigan State had another banner year in 2014-15, as the women’s cross country team captured the first-ever women’s NCAA Championship in school history, the men’s basketball team advanced to the Final Four, the football team defeated No. 4 Baylor in the Cotton Bowl Classic, and long distance runner Leah O’Connor captured an individual national championship in track (indoor mile). The women’s cross country team also won its second straight Big Ten Championship and the women’s track and field team won its first outdoor Big Ten title since 1982. The football team extended a school record and tied a Big Ten record with its fourth consecutive bowl win and finished the season with an 11-2 record and a No. 5 ranking in both of the national polls. It marked the first time since 1965-66 that the Spartans finished with a top-five ranking in back-to-back years (No. 3 in 2013). In addition, the men’s soccer team advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight for the second consecutive season, the volleyball team earned a bid to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth year in a row, and the men’s cross country team placed 24th at the NCAA Championships. The Spartans closed the fall season ranked No. 5 in the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings. Men’s basketball not only reached the NCAA Tournament for the 18th straight year, tying a Big Ten record, it made a run to the Final Four for the ninth time in school history after topping Louisville in the East Regional Championship. In addition to winning the Big Ten outdoor title, the women’s track and field team posted Top 25 finishes at the NCAA Indoor (24th) and Outdoor (20th) Championships. The gymnastics team also advanced to postseason competition, earning a berth in the NCAA Regionals for the first time since 2012. Michigan State finished 34th in the final 2014-15 Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings.
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In June 2015, Hollis was named the recipient of the National Football Foundation John L. Toner Award, which is presented annually to an athletics director who has demonstrated superior administrative abilities and shown outstanding dedication to college athletics and particularly college football. Hollis will be officially honored at the 58th NFF Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 8, 2015, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.
During Hollis’ tenure, Michigan State student-athletes have excelled not only in competition, but in the classroom as well. For nine consecutive semesters, Spartan studentathletes have posted better than a 3.0 cumulative gradepoint average. Nearly 400 student-athletes (378) posted a cumulative GPA above 3.0 in the spring semester of 2015, marking the highest total in the history of the department for the spring, and a record 18 teams also reached that mark. The spring semester of 2015 also saw Spartan studentathletes compile the highest cumulative grade-point average in program history at 3.0791. Additionally, 271 studentathletes earned Academic All-Big Ten honors throughout the 2014-15 academic year, including 78 Big Ten Distinguished Scholars (min. 3.7 GPA).
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Future events Hollis designed include a 16-team men’s college basketball tournament with Nike-sponsored schools in Portland, Oregon, in November 2017 to celebrate Nike President Phil Knight’s 80th birthday, and a four-team, round-robin men’s college basketball barnstorming tour in December 2018 featuring MSU, Florida, North Carolina and Texas in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
MSU head coach Mark Dantonio, MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon and MSU Athletics Director Mark Hollis hoist the 100th Rose Bowl Game trophy following the Spartans’ win over Stanford on Jan. 1, 2014.
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• One NCAA Championship (2014 women’s cross country) and 27 Big Ten Championships (regular season and tournament) • Three Final Fours (2009, 2010, 2015) • Seven bowl games, including four consecutive wins (2012 Outback, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings, 2014 Rose, 2015 Cotton) • Seven top-40 finishes in Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup • Nine consecutive semesters of student-athletes posting a cumulative grade-point average better than a 3.0, including a record 3.0791 in the spring of 2015 MSU to host conference and national tournaments. The baseball program played its inaugural season in McLane Baseball Stadium in 2009 following a $4 million donation to the 2,500-seat ballpark by former Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane Jr. In 2011, with the help of a $1 million gift by alumnus Ambassador Peter F. Secchia – the largest cash (outright) gift received by an MSU women’s intercollegiate sports program – Secchia Stadium, a 1,100-seat facility located at Old College Field, opened for the softball program. Multi-million dollar renovation projects at Munn Ice Arena and the Berkowitz Basketball Complex are also ongoing. Fueled by six Big Ten Championships (regular season and tournament), which tied the department record, Michigan State placed 29th in the 2013-14 Directors’ Cup standings, tied for the fourth best in department history and second highest under Hollis. Led by the Big Ten and Rose Bowl Championship football team, the Spartans closed the fall season at No. 2 in the Directors’ Cup. MSU won a schoolrecord 13 games, finished No. 3 in both national polls, defeated No. 5 Stanford in the 100th Rose Bowl Game, and topped No. 2 Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game. In addition to winning the Big Ten Tournament, field hockey advanced to the Elite Eight, along with men’s soccer, and volleyball reached the regional round of the NCAA Tournament for the second year in a row. MSU maintained its excellence in women’s cross country and women’s golf, as both programs captured their third Big Ten title in four years. On the hardwood, men’s basketball won its fourth Big Ten Tournament title and reached the Elite Eight, while the women’s team claimed its second Big Ten regular-season championship in four years and received its sixth consecutive NCAA bid. Individually, O’Connor won her first national championship by taking first in the 3,000-meter steeplechase.
• Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal/Daily Athletic Director of the Year (2012) • National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators Hall of Fame Inductee (2015) • National Football Foundation John L. Toner Award (2015) • NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee Member • NCAA Division I Amateurism Cabinet – Former Chair • NCAA Men’s Basketball Issues Committee – Former Member a share of the conference regular-season championship, won the 2012 Big Ten Tournament title, and advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16. Overall, nine sports participated in their respective team NCAA Championships, while individuals competed in five more NCAA Championships. The Spartans finished 34th overall in the 2011-12 Directors’ Cup standings. Michigan State won five Big Ten Championships in 2010-11. The football team won a then school-record 11 games and claimed the program’s seventh Big Ten Championship, the baseball team won its first Big Ten title since 1979, while the women’s cross country, women’s basketball and women’s golf teams also won conference championships. In 2009-10, the men’s basketball team advanced to the Final Four for the sixth time in 12 years and won its second straight Big Ten regular-season title, and field hockey captured both the Big Ten regular-season and tournament championships. One of Hollis’ major goals upon becoming athletics director was accomplished in 2010 when he unveiled the new brand and identity program for the athletics department. All of Michigan State’s uniforms now incorporate consistent use of colors, logos, lettering and numerals along with standardization for logos. In Hollis’ first full season as athletics director in 2008-09, Michigan State enjoyed one of its most successful years of the decade with a 27th-place finish in the Directors’ Cup, the best showing for the department since 2003 and the third highest in the department’s history. Ten teams earned bids to their respective NCAA Championships, led by men’s basketball, which reached the national title game against North Carolina while also winning the Big Ten regular-season championship.
Hollis was named athletics director designate on Sept. 12, 2007, and teamed with Mason in the transition throughout the fall of 2007. Prior to his official appointment as athletics director, Hollis played a lead role in two significant head coaching searches during the 2006-07 year. He spearheaded the effort to hire Mark Dantonio as football coach, which has resulted in a school-record eight consecutive bowl appearances, two Big Ten Championships (2010, 2013) and a Rose Bowl Championship (2014). He also provided major assistance in the hiring of women’s basketball coach Suzy Merchant in the spring of 2007, who led the Spartans to the Sweet 16 in 2009 and has brought MSU to six NCAA Tournaments. Hollis’ first hire as athletics director arrived on July 2, 2008, when he tabbed Jake Boss Jr. to direct the Spartan baseball program; in just three seasons, Boss won a Big Ten title in 2011, the first for the program in 32 years, then followed in 2012 by guiding MSU to the NCAA Tournament. Hollis was named the associate athletics director for external relations at Michigan State in November 1995. He coordinated marketing and promotions, community relations, specialevent fundraising, sports information, ticket operations, spirit groups, broadcast services and corporate sponsorships. He received the National Marketer of the Year Award by NACMA in May 2002. On Oct. 13, 2005, Michigan State University and WJR - 760 AM announced a five-year agreement to carry Spartan football and men’s basketball games, along with coaches’ radio shows. The successful partnership led to the announcement on Jan. 19, 2010, of a 10-year extension through 2020. Hollis played a leading role in finding MSU athletics a home on the 50,000-watt Detroit radio station, known as the “Great Voice of the Great Lakes.” The agreement has benefited more than just athletics as WJR regularly promotes the academic accomplishments of the university in addition to broadcasting sporting events. Prior to returning to Michigan State, Hollis spent two years at the University of Pittsburgh as assistant and associate athletic director. Before his stint at Pitt, Hollis worked for the Western Athletic Conference. He joined the WAC as an administrative assistant immediately after college. Two years later, he was appointed assistant to the commissioner and soon thereafter was promoted to assistant commissioner. Hollis earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in communication from Michigan State in 1985, where he served as a basketball team manager under Jud Heathcote. In 1992, he earned his MBA in business administration from the University of Colorado. He and his wife Nancy, have a daughter, Katy, and two sons, T.R. and Michael.
On the playing field in 2012-13, Michigan State ranked 30th in the Directors’ Cup standings. In the fall, the football team appeared in its sixth consecutive bowl game with a win over TCU in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, men’s soccer won the Big Ten Tournament title, volleyball advanced to the Sweet 16, and the men’s and women’s cross country teams reached the NCAA Championships. Among the winter sports, the men’s basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16, the women’s basketball team earned an NCAA Tournament bid for the fifth straight season, and two Spartans earned national runner-up honors at the NCAA Track and Field Indoor Championships. The achievements continued in the spring, as men’s tennis received its first-ever bid for the NCAA Championships, women’s golf placed a school-record ninth at the NCAA Championships, and women’s track and field placed 18th at the NCAA Championships. In 2011-12, MSU won three Big Ten Championships (women’s cross country, men’s basketball and women’s golf) and the football team won the 2011 Big Ten Legends Division title and played in the inaugural Big Ten Championship Game. The Spartans finished ranked No. 10 in the final USA TODAY Coaches Poll after winning 11 games, including a dramatic 33-30 triple-overtime victory over Georgia in the 2012 Outback Bowl. The men’s basketball team captured
Mark Hollis was presented the Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal/Daily Athletic Director of the Year Award in 2012.
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Friday, Sept. 4 Michigan State at Western Michigan Kent State at Illinois
Monday, Sept. 7 Ohio State at Virginia Tech
Saturday, Oct. 10 Illinois at Iowa Minnesota at Purdue Wisconsin at Nebraska Northwestern at Michigan Indiana at Penn State Maryland at Ohio State Michigan State at Rutgers
Saturday, Nov. 21 Illinois at Minnesota Purdue at Iowa Northwestern at Wisconsin Indiana at Maryland Michigan at Penn State Michigan State at Ohio State Rutgers at Army
Saturday, Oct. 17 Iowa at Northwestern Nebraska at Minnesota Purdue at Wisconsin Rutgers at Indiana Michigan State at Michigan Penn State at Ohio State
Friday, Nov. 27 Iowa at Nebraska
Saturday, Sept. 19 Illinois at North Carolina Pittsburgh at Iowa Kent State at Minnesota Nebraska at Miami (Florida) Northwestern at Duke Virginia Tech at Purdue Troy at Wisconsin Western Kentucky at Indiana South Florida at Maryland UNLV at Michigan Air Force at Michigan State Northern Illinois at Ohio State Rutgers at Penn State
Saturday, Oct. 31 Illinois at Penn State Maryland at Iowa Michigan at Minnesota Nebraska at Purdue Rutgers at Wisconsin
Saturday, Dec. 5 Big Ten Championship Game [4] [1] - AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas [2] - M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Md. [3] - Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill. [4] - Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind
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Saturday, Oct. 24 Wisconsin at Illinois Northwestern at Nebraska Indiana at Michigan State Maryland vs. Penn State [2] Ohio State at Rutgers
Saturday, Nov. 28 Illinois vs. Northwestern [3] Wisconsin at Minnesota Indiana at Purdue Maryland at Rutgers Michigan at Ohio State Penn State at Michigan State
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Saturday, Nov. 14 Ohio State at Illinois Minnesota at Iowa Nebraska at Rutgers Purdue at Northwestern Michigan at Indiana Maryland at Michigan State
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Saturday, Sept. 12 Western Illinois at Illinois Iowa at Iowa State Minnesota at Colorado State South Alabama at Nebraska Eastern Illinois at Northwestern Indiana State at Purdue Miami (Ohio) at Wisconsin Florida International at Indiana Bowling Green at Maryland Oregon State at Michigan Oregon at Michigan State Hawaii at Ohio State Buffalo at Penn State Washington State at Rutgers
Saturday, Oct. 3 Nebraska at Illinois Iowa at Wisconsin Minnesota at Northwestern Purdue at Michigan State Ohio State at Indiana Michigan at Maryland Army at Penn State
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Sunday, Sept. 6 Purdue at Marshall
Saturday, Nov. 7 Illinois at Purdue Iowa at Indiana Minnesota at Ohio State Michigan State at Nebraska Penn State at Northwestern Wisconsin at Maryland Rutgers at Michigan
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Saturday, Sept. 5 Illinois State at Iowa BYU at Nebraska Stanford at Northwestern Wisconsin vs. Alabama [1] Southern Illinois at Indiana Richmond at Maryland Penn State at Temple Norfolk State at Rutgers
Indiana at Wake Forest Maryland at West Virginia BYU at Michigan Central Michigan at Michigan State Western Michigan at Ohio State San Diego State at Penn State Kansas at Rutgers
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Thursday, Sept. 3 TCU at Minnesota Michigan at Utah
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Saturday, Sept. 26 Middle Tennessee State at Illinois North Texas at Iowa Ohio at Minnesota Southern Mississippi at Nebraska Ball State at Northwestern Bowling Green at Purdue Hawaii at Wisconsin
Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, will host the 2015 Big Ten Championship Game on Saturday, Dec. 5.
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Spartan Stadium is in its 92nd season as home to Michigan State football. Since its opening in 1923, Michigan State has won 70 percent of its games played in Spartan Stadium. The Spartans hosted their 500th game at Spartan Stadium on Oct. 12, 2013, against Indiana on Homecoming. Spartan Stadium represents a tribute to Michigan State’s football past and a vote of confidence in its future. Since 2012, more than $34 million has been committed to upgrading the 92-year-old facility to continually enhance the gameday atmosphere. In June 2013, the Michigan State Board of Trustees approved a $24.5 million project to the north end of Spartan Stadium that opened in August 2014. The new structure features a two-story, 50,000-square-foot addition as well as an entrance plaza, renovated gates, and additional restrooms and concessions. The building includes new locker rooms for teams, coaches and officials, including a 4,500-square-foot home locker room and a 700-square-foot home training room, in addition to a 3,600-squarefoot media center and a 4,000-square-foot engagement center for all varsity sports. Former All-America offensive lineman Flozell Adams provided a leadership gift of $1.5 million for MSU’s new locker room, which is named in honor of his later mother, Rachel Adams. Prior to the 2012 season, new high-def Panasonic video screens and scoreboards as well as a new sound system were installed in Spartan Stadium. The new scoreboard/ video screen in the south end zone is 5,300-square feet, compared to its predecessor that measured just 567-square feet (installed in 1998). The top of the new south end zone structure reaches 130 feet. In addition, two new video boards as well as an LED ribbon board were added to the north end zone. The LED ribbon board covers 4,500 square feet (450-feet long and 10-feet high). Combined, the south and north video screens/scoreboards total 13,300-square feet. The $10 million project replaced a 14-year-old scoreboard, message board and audio system. In July 2014, ESPN named Spartan Stadium’s south end zone scoreboard among the Top 10 in the nation at No. 9. A $64 million expansion project completed prior to the start of the 2005 football season featured the addition of nearly 3,000 seats, including 24 suites and a 193-seat press box, bringing the current stadium capacity to 75,005. “The Spartan” statue was relocated to the atrium of the new structure. The 200,000-square-foot addition also houses the MSU Alumni Association, University Development and other units. The Michigan State Board of Trustees approved the major addition and expansion project of Spartan Stadium in September 2003. Barton Malow/Clark served as the construction manager for the Spartan Stadium expansion project, with HNTB providing architectural services.
Following the June 26, 2011, U2 “360º” concert, the entire playing surface in Spartan Stadium had to be replaced. The new playing surface, planted in April 2010 at Graff’s Turf Farms in Fort Morgan, Colorado, is comprised of a blend of four varieties of Kentucky bluegrass. The installation of the new sod, transported to Spartan Stadium in 26 refrigerator trucks, took three days (July 12-15). Spartan Stadium, which officially opened in 1923 at its current location, featured a natural grass playing surface until artificial turf was installed in 1969. The stadium returned to natural grass for the 2002 season. In 2005, the natural grass playing surface in Spartan Stadium earned Field of the Year honors from the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA). Prior to the 2002 season, ESPN.com’s Mel Kiper Jr. ranked Spartan Stadium No. 8 on his list of the nation’s most scenic venues. Natural grass returned to Spartan Stadium in 2002 after a 33-year absence, with the installation of a modular field. The playing surface, planted in May of 2001 at MSU’s Hancock Turfgrass Research Center, was comprised of a blend of nine varieties of Kentucky bluegrass. The original switch from natural grass to artificial turf came in time for the 1969 season. TOP 10 CROWDS AT SPARTAN STADIUM _________________________________
Att. .................................................. Opponent ...............................................Year 80,401 ............................................. Notre Dame ............................................1990 80,383 ............................................. Ohio State...............................................1975 80,193 ............................................. Notre Dame ............................................2006 80,157 ............................................. Michigan .................................................1991 80,093 ............................................. Michigan .................................................1971 80,011 ............................................. Notre Dame ............................................1966 79,895 ............................................. Notre Dame ............................................1986 79,776 ............................................. Michigan .................................................1975 79,687 ............................................. Michigan .................................................1997 79,561 ............................................. Purdue ....................................................1979 ALL-TIME MSU FOOTBALL SEASON-TICKET SALES ________________________
Rank ............................................... Season ..................................... Tickets Sold 1. ..................................................... 2012 .....................................................63,831 2. ..................................................... 2014 .....................................................61,931 3. ..................................................... 2000 .....................................................61,479 4. ..................................................... 2006 .....................................................61,227 5. ..................................................... 2001 .....................................................61,198
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A series of projects paralleling the Spartans’ rise to national football prominence enlarged the steel-and-concrete facility from its original 14,000 seats in 1923 to its present size. The first came in 1935, the year in which the stadium was officially named Macklin Field, boosting the capacity to 26,000. The 1948 enlargement raised the total to 51,000.
On Oct. 6, 2001, Spartan Stadium added another chapter to its storied history as a then world-record crowd of 74,554 attended the MSU-Michigan outdoor hockey game.
With its 49-14 victory over No. 4 Wisconsin in the 2004 home finale, Michigan State recorded its 300th win in Spartan Stadium. Michigan State’s longest home winning streak at Spartan Stadium is 19 games from Oct. 14, 1950, through Nov. 21, 1953.
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Michigan State has compiled a 349-148-13 record (.697) since taking up residency in Spartan Stadium (formerly Macklin Field) in 1923. The Spartans have gone undefeated at home 19 times since the stadium opened in 1923, including three times under current MSU head coach Mark Dantonio (2010, 2011, 2013). In addition, Michigan State has suffered only one home loss during a season 29 times. Only 10 times in the history of the stadium have the Spartans experienced a losing record at home.
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In 1998, Spartan Stadium celebrated its 75th anniversary plus it reached another milestone that season when it played host to its 400th game, a 29-5 MSU victory over Northwestern on Oct. 31.
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After 9,000 new seats upped the capacity to 60,000 in 1956, the upper decks were added to the east and west stands in 1957, bringing the capacity to 76,000. It also became Spartan Stadium that year. Renovations during the summer of 1994 improved sightlines and comfort for fans, while reducing the capacity to 72,027.
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Season-ticket sales have topped the 60,000 mark seven times in Spartan football history, with an all-time record 63,831 season tickets purchased in 2012. MSU sold 61,931 season tickets for the 2014 season, second most in school history.
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Since 1957, capacity crowds have attended 165 games in Spartan Stadium, including the single-game record 80,401 fans who witnessed MSU’s 20-19 loss to top-ranked Notre Dame on Sept. 22, 1990. The Spartans have ranked among the NCAA’s Top 25 in attendance each of the last 59 seasons, including 20th in 2014, averaging 74,681 fans per game. The Spartans ranked 16th in the NCAA in total attendance in 2014 as 522,765 fans went through the turnstiles for seven home games, including a seasonhigh 76,409 vs. Ohio State on Nov. 7.
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College Football Playoff On June 26, 2012, the BCS Presidential Oversight Committee agreed to launch a four-team playoff beginning with the 2014-15 season. The format is simple: the best four teams, two semifinals played in bowl games and a championship game played in a different city each year. It’s the best of all worlds and the biggest innovation in the sport in decades. The new format will continue at least 12 years, through the 2025-26 season. The semifinals will be rotated among six bowl games and will be played either New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. The championship game, to be managed by the 10 conferences and rotated among neutral sites every year, will be played on a Monday at least six days after the last semifinal game. The inaugural College Football Playoff (CFP) semifinals and National Championship in 2014-15 were the three most-viewed programs in cable television history. Every Game Counts The new playoff preserves the excitement and significance of college football’s unique regular season where every game counts. The Best Four Teams The selection committee ranks the teams based on championships won, strength of schedule, head-to-head results, comparison of results against common opponents and other factors. A New Year’s Spectacular Fans will enjoy back-to-back tripleheaders. Two semifinals and four other premier bowl games will be played on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Those holidays will belong to college football. Semifinal games will rotate among six different bowls, extending the experience to more fans. The two teams winning the playoff semifinals compete for the College Football Playoff National Championship. That game is in a different city each year, always on a Monday night. Site Selection The Management Committee will select cities to host the National Championship Game. A city can host a bowl game and the championship game in the same year. A city cannot, however, host a semifinal and championship game in the same year. Universal Access Every FBS team has equal access to the College Football Playoff based on its performance. No team automatically qualifies. More Revenue The format increases revenue for all conferences and independent institutions. Goverance University presidents and chancellors from all 10 FBS conferences and Notre Dame serve on the CFP Board of Managers and govern the administrative operations, with commissioners (the Management Committee) managing the event. A small staff in the playoff office in Irving, Texas, carries out the detailed responsibilities. Selection Committee A talented group of high-integrity individuals with experience as coaches, student-athletes, college administrators and journalists, along with sitting athletics directors, comprise the selection committee. Members of the committee are: Jeff Long (chair), Barry Alvarez, Mike Gould, Pat Haden, Kirby Hocutt, Tom Jernstedt, Bobby Johnson, Tom Osborne, Dan Radakovich, Condoleezza Rice, Mike Tranghese, Steve Wieberg and Tyrone Willingham.
Selection Committee Responsibilities • Rank the top 25 teams and assign the top four to semifinal sites. • Assign teams to New Year’s bowls. -Create competitive matchups. -Attempt to avoid rematches of regular-season games and repeat appearances in specific bowls. -Consider geography. Participants in the New Year’s Bowls Both participants in the Orange, Rose and Sugar Bowls are contracted outside the playoff arrangement (Big Ten and Pac-12 to Rose Bowl; SEC and Big 12 to Sugar Bowl; ACC to Orange Bowl against the highest ranked available team from the SEC, Big Ten and Notre Dame). If a conference champion qualifies for the playoff, then the bowl will choose a replacement from that conference. When those bowls host the semifinals and their contracted conference champions do not qualify, then the displaced champion(s) will play in one of the other New Year’s bowls. When not hosting semifinals, the Cotton, Fiesta and Peach Bowls will welcome displaced conference champions and the top-ranked champion from a non-contract conference. The highest-ranked available teams will fill any other berths. The selection committee will make the pairings. Future College Football Playoff Schedules 2016-17 Dec. 31: Orange, Fiesta (Semifinal), Peach (Semifinal) Jan. 2: Cotton, Rose, Sugar Jan. 9: Championship (Tampa, Florida) 2017-18 Dec. 30: Orange, Cotton, Fiesta Jan. 1: Peach, Rose (Semifinal), Sugar (Semifinal) Jan. 8: Championship (TBA) 2018-19 Dec. 31: Peach, Cotton (Semifinal), Orange (Semifinal) Jan. 1: Fiesta, Sugar, Rose Jan. 7: Championship (TBA) 2019-20 Dec. 31: Cotton, Peach (Semifinal), Fiesta (Semifinal) Jan. 1: Orange, Rose, Sugar Jan. 13: Championship (TBA) For more information, visit collegefootballplayoff.com.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP JAN. 11, 2016 | 8:30 P.M. EST ESPN GLENDALE, ARIZ. UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM (63,400)
PLAYOFF SEMIFINAL GOODYEAR COTTON BOWL CLASSIC DEC. 31, 2015 | 4/8 P.M. EST ESPN ARLINGTON, TEXAS AT&T STADIUM (80,000)
PLAYOFF SEMIFINAL CAPITAL ONE ORANGE BOWL DEC. 31, 2015 | 4/8 P.M. EST ESPN MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. SUN LIFE STADIUM (72,230)
BIG TEN BOWL SCHEDULE NEW ERA PINSTRIPE BOWL DEC. 26, 2015 | 3:30 P.M. EST BIG TEN VS. ACC/NOTRE DAME ESPN NEW YORK, N.Y. YANKEE STADIUM (52,325) FOSTER FARMS BOWL DEC. 26, 2015 | 9:15 P.M. EST BIG TEN VS. PAC-12 ESPN SANTA CLARA, CALIF. LEVI’S STADIUM (80,000) QUICK LANE BOWL DEC. 28, 2015 | 5 P.M. EST BIG TEN VS. ACC/NOTRE DAME ESPN DETROIT, MICH. FORD FIELD (65,000) LOCKHEED MARTIN ARMED FORCES BOWL DEC. 29, 2015 | 2 P.M. EST BIG TEN VS. MOUNTAIN WEST ESPN FORT WORTH, TEXAS CARTER STADIUM (45,000) FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE MUSIC CITY BOWL DEC. 30, 2015 | 7 P.M. EST ACC/NOTRE DAME VS. BIG TEN/SEC ESPN NASHVILLE, TENN. LP FIELD (68,798) NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY BOWL DEC. 30, 2015 | 10:30 P.M. EST BIG TEN VS. PAC-12 ESPN SAN DIEGO, CALIF. QUALCOMM STADIUM (71,294) OUTBACK BOWL JAN. 1, 2016 | 12 P.M. EST BIG TEN VS. SEC ESPN2 TAMPA, FLA. RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM (65,000) BUFFALO WILD WINGS CITRUS BOWL JAN. 1, 2016 | 1 P.M. EST BIG TEN VS. SEC ABC ORLANDO, FLA. CITRUS BOWL (65,438) ROSE BOWL GAME JAN. 1, 2016 | 5 P.M. EST BIG TEN VS. PAC-12 ESPN PASADENA, CALIF. ROSE BOWL (92,059) TAXSLAYER BOWL JAN. 2, 2016 | 12 P.M. EST BIG TEN/SEC VS. ACC/NOTRE DAME ESPN JACKSONVILLE, FLA. EVERBANK FIELD (67,164)
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