Michigan State University NCAA News

"It is what it is." That is one of the most overused quotes by athletes and coaches who often utter it to describe a tough situation they wish they could change.

East Lansing -- A lifeless Michigan State defense allowed four Penn State scores in the second half Saturday, and the Spartans were crushed 42-14 in their final regular-season game.

Colin Neely looked tired and weary in the fourth quarter, prompting Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi to ask if he needed a breather.

EAST LANSING -- Michigan State was not favored to beat Penn State last year in State College and win a Big Ten title, so it wasn't a surprise that the Nittany Lions won the game.

Senior wide receiver Blair White, who joined the Spartans as a walk-on, says although the team won't reach its goal of playing in the Rose Bowl, it still has a shot at a "nice bowl" with a win Saturday against Penn State.

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel and the No. 9 Buckeyes are unbeaten against Michigan the past five seasons.

The Rose Bowl is out of reach for Penn State and Michigan State. But Saturday's regular-season finale will have a lot to do with determining where both Big Ten teams spend their holidays.

East Lansing -- Michigan State forward Raymar Morgan has a right foot injury, but said Thursday he expects to play Friday against Toledo.

This won't be a typical day-after post because we weren't in East Lansing, but I do have some notes, quotes, pictures and links below.

MSU and Kansas both survived upset bids Tuesday night. College basketball's top two teams narrowly avoided upset bids on Tuesday night.

Though it's early in the NCAA men's basketball season and many things can happen between now and March, tonight's matchup between Michigan State and Gonzaga had all the feeling of a Sweet 16 game.

York Daily Record/Sunday News reporter Frank Bodani talks Penn State with readers every Monday during football season.

It's not just a matter of coach Tom Izzo trying to get the best from Durrell Summers.

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Michigan State's winning streak at home against nonconference teams was in jeopardy.

Michigan State senior placekicker Brett Swenson, who connected on all four of his field-goal attempts including a 21-yard game-winner as the Spartans rallied from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit for a 40-37 victory at Purdue, has been selected Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week.

MSU football coach Mark Dantonio revisited some of the memories that stick with him in the Michigan State-Penn State series.

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Gonzaga coach Mark Few was not particularly impressed with his young team's sloppy play in a season-opening win over Mississippi Valley State.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Senior kicker Brett Swenson received his rightful share of recognition from teammates and fans for going 4-for-4 on field-goal tries in Michigan State's 40-37 win over Purdue on Saturday.