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EAST LANSING -- Michigan State's ever-shifting lineup at running back contained yet another change on the depth chart that the Spartans released Tuesday.

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.

University of Notre Dame freshman placekicker Nick Tausch was one of 20 players named a semifinalist for the 2009 Lou Groza Award, presented annually to college football's top placekicker, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced Monday.

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.

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.

Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 22-of-25 passes for a career-high 353 yards and two touchdowns against Western Michigan.

East Lansing -- Ashton Leggett made the most of his opportunity for Michigan State in Saturday's 49-14 rout of Western Michigan.

MSU quarterback Kirk Cousins was a regular on Western Michigan's campus during the recruiting process.

Western Michigan has beaten a team from a BCS conference in each of the previous three seasons.

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.

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.

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

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

With three games left in the regular season, Michigan State has simplified its goals.

A prestigious bowl game and a high finish in the Big Ten appear to be only wishful thinking at this point in the season for Michigan State.

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio says there are lot of factors for why the Spartans can't punch the ball in the end zone on the ground with consistency.

First Michigan State lost three starters to injury Saturday. Then they lost to Minnesota on a play reminiscent of Franco Harris' Immaculate Reception.

Pretty nasty first half for the Spartans. The defense gives up a score during the first 20 seconds.

Kearney to Michigan State? Illinois sends Juice to the bench for this weekend's match-up with Michigan State MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS VIDEO The last time Julian Peterson was in Spartan Stadium for a Michigan State football game was when the Spartans hosted Penn State for the final game of the season.