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The 32nd Shrum Bowl saw SFU Clansmen defeat UBC T-Birds 30-1. Photograph by: Ian Smith, Vancouver Sun, Vancouver Sun More misery for the UBC Thunderbirds, but a lifeline for the Simon Fraser Clan.

After a two-game losing streak, the MSU football team was looking to make a statement entering Saturday's nonconference game against Western Michigan.

Coach Bill Cubit says his Western Michigan University football team aims to play the last two weeks of the season as if a bid to a bowl game is on the line.

Mitch Zajac took a final tour of Spartan Stadium, shaking hands with seemingly just about everyone, before acknowledging one last security guard, saluting a few more adoring fans and heading for the tunnel.

The third play from scrimmage got it started for MSU. Facing a third-and-1 at their 29, the Spartans called for Ashton Leggett to get his second carry of the season.

Even Keith Nichol has joined in on the fun. His 7-yard TD pass to Dion Sims makes it 49-14 Spartans with 5:59 to play in the fourth quarter.

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 Awards and Recognition Association today revealed the top 10 finalists for its annual sportsmanship award , given to one outstanding NCAA Division I collegiate football player who best personifies the spirit of sportsmanship.

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

Call it the Western Michigan University football team's "November Magic." It's Louis Delmas chanting "Big MAC!, Little Ten!" through a cheerleader's megaphone after the Broncos secured a 23-17 win against Illinois last season at Ford Field.

Western Michigan quarterback Tim Hiller is sacked by Kent State's Monte Simmons on Saturday.

Spencer Keith threw for 373 yards and two touchdowns to lead Kent State to a 26-14 victory over Western Michigan on Saturday.

Until Saturday night, Brandon West had no idea he was on the doorstep of his greatest milestone yet.

"The Heisman of academics" is how Western Michigan University media relations director Mat Kanan described it.

Florida quarterback Tim Tebow and Texas quarterback Colt McCoy are among 14 finalists for the Campbell Trophy, given to the nation's top senior scholar-athlete in college football.

The Western Michigan football team recorded a thrilling come-from-behind overtime victory over Buffalo last weekend.

The red pullovers are starting to pile up at Western Michigan University football practice.

Game analysis: So much for trying to repeat. It will take a monumental collapse from either Temple, Kent State or Ohio for UB to win the MAC's East Division after Saturday's loss to Western Michigan.

Western Michigan wide receiver Trey Smith makes a catch over a Buffalo defender during the second half Saturday.

Sophomore kicker John Potter earned the right to be a little cocky. John A. Lacko / Special to the Kalamazoo Gazette Western Michigan University's John Potter watches his kick as it passes through the uprights for the game-winning field goal in overtime on Saturday.