Michigan State University NCAA News

The All Sports Association, Inc. announced today that University of Michigan fifth-year senior punter Zoltan Mesko is one of 12 finalists for the 2009 Wuerffel Trophy, the national award that honors the college football player who best combines exemplary community service with outstanding academic and athletic achievement.

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo said this afternoon that junior guard Chris Allen, sophomore forward Delvon Roe and junior guard Durrell Summers will be able to play in Friday's season opener against Florida Gulf Coast.

Purdue quarterback Joey Elliott leads the conference with 270 1/2 passing yards per game, and his 16 touchdown passes are second.

Host Michigan State took out last week's upset at the hand of Minnesota out on visiting Western Michigan on Saturday afternoon.

The Big Ten is up, or so we think, with two Final Four contenders among six ranked teams.

Ita s hard to believe, but as the calendar turns to November, ita s time to tip off another college basketball season.

Michigan State junior point guard Kalin Lucas has been deemed the No. 1 player to watch in the nation, according to my old friend Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News.

East Lansing Big Ten teams sure didn't do Michigan State any favors Saturday, as there are now four opposing conference teams one or two wins away from bowl eligibility.

Joey Elliott threw for a career-high 367 yards and two touchdowns, ran for a score and Purdue held on for a 38-36 victory against Michigan.

Published: Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 4:16 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 4:16 p.m. CLEMMONS As the emcee at the NCHSAA cross country meet counted down the top 10 2-A boys teams, Central Davidson coach Greg Peters waited silently, swaying nervously.

Western Michigan quarterback Tim Hiller looks to throw against Michigan State's Jeremy Ware on Saturday.

East Lansing -- A lot has changed for Michigan State's offense since Javon Ringer rushed for a school-record 22 touchdowns last season.

At first glance, Michigan State's 76-45 exhibition win versus Northwood University was just a meaningless dress rehearsal while awaiting the home opener on Nov.

Last Saturday was far from the finest hour for either of these defenses. The Broncos saw Kent State's freshman quarterback torch them continuously until he'd racked up a career-best 373 yards passing, more than doubling his average.

The Big Ten put seven teams in the NCAA tournament last season, and only put two players in the NBA Draft.

Tickets to Michigan State's non-conference basketball games are available for purchase.

Last week we poked a little fun at ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg for dissing Michigan and Michigan State in his Big Ten power rankings.

Bowl eligibility. Both teams are coming off losses and need to win two more games to have a chance to play in the postseason.

EAST LANSING - Michigan State forward Raymar Morgan will miss Monday's exhibition game against Grand Valley State and might not be available for the season opener against Florida Gulf Coast on Nov.

After each victory, Minnesota coach Tim Brewster announces a series of team award winners.