There are 6 of us. My wife and I (both alum), my daughter who lives in Boston (alum) and her husband and 2 kids , 6 and 4. Go Green!

Since Boston College is wearing its special "Red Bandanna" uniforms (which are white), MSU gets to wear all-greens on Saturday. Anyone know the last time MSU wore green uniforms to a true road game? Login to view embedded media

Best Resumes in College Football, per ESPN FPI: (SOR)

1. N. Illinois
2. Georgia
3. Texas
4. Cal
5. UNLV
6. Michigan St
7. UCF
8. Oregon
9. Washington St
10. Kansas St
11. USC
12. BYU
13. Memphis
14. Iowa St
15. Pitt
16. Alabama
17. Oklahoma St
18. UNC
19. Penn St
20. Mizzou

"Home-field advantage doesn’t just exist within the walls of a stadium. It’s a mindset that you can carry with you wherever you go."

- @HuddlestonL

More from Huddleston on home-field advantage in his latest column:

ESPN released its latest preseason tournament bracket projections and has 10 Big Ten teams in the field.

Michigan State is projected as a 7-seed. The full Big Ten list of teams is:

USC - 1 seed
UCLA - 1
Ohio State - 4
Maryland - 5
Nebraska - 6
Illinois - 7Indiana - 7
Michigan State - 7
Iowa - 8
Minnesota - 11 (Last Four In)

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I think that most of you likely know my schtick by now. MSU is playing the Eagles on Saturday Night. What do you think the theme was going to be?

This one was fun to put together. As I explained, I think MSU is playing with house money. They are already ahead of schedule. A 3-1 record to start the season would still be a great start to the season, and MSU will have that even in the worst-case scenario. If MSU wins? Oh boy, watch out!

I also think that the situation in Ann Arbor is worth watching. If USC comes in and beats Michigan by double-digits (which is certainly possible) the Wolverines would be 2-2 and in a possible tailspin. I seriously think that just a bowl game could be difficult. If Michigan wins, then they could possible salvage their season. We will see.

Anyway, as always, enjoy a little bad betting advice

Co-special teams coordinator/rush ends coach Chad Wilt:

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Rush end Khris Bogle:

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Linebacker Jordan Turner:

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Linebacker Sam Edwards:

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Michigan State moved to 3-0 on the year with a 40-0 victory over Prairie View A&M on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Spartans Illustrated photographer Marvin Hall was on the field to capture the game.

Here is his 125-photo gallery from Saturday:

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The family of the Blackfeet chief who served as the face of the Washington Redskins for 48 years want his image back on the fields of the NFL, relatives told Fox News Digital.

The descendants of John Two Guns White Calf also want his incredible life story retold, too, to a new generation of Americans who seek unity and value multiculturalism.

"The fans want him back and we want him back," Thomas White Calf, a great nephew of the celebrated early-20th-century native, said this week by phone, hours after the family met with Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana.

Two Guns White Calf’s proud portrait adorned Redskins helmets, T-shirts, playing fields and marketing materials from 1972 until 2020.

The celebrated Blackfeet chief and his life story were canceled even as polls showed that 90% of Native Americans supported the team name and White Calf portrait.

"It’s a point of pride and represents the rich Native American history that helped make our nation great, and it should be enthusiastically celebrated across our culture."

East Lansing, Mich. – Michigan State senior men's golfer Ashton McCulloch gets the chance to play in his home province as the Spartans take part in the Canadian Collegiate Invitational, which will be held at Oviibyrd Golf Club in Foots Bay, Ontario, Canada on Monday, Sept. 16 and Tuesday, Sept. 17.

The inaugural Canadian Collegiate Invitational marks the first time that an NCAA Division I men's golf tournament will be played in Canada.

The two-day, 54-hole tournament will be conducted by Golf Canada and co-hosted by Penn State and Kent State, who are both led by Canadian head coaches in Penn State's Mark Leon and Kent State's Jon Mills. The tournament will feature NCAA Division I men's golf teams with prominent Canadian ties along with the team champions of the 2024 Canadian University/College Championship.

The individual winner will receive an exemption into the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, with the top-five receiving exemptions into the 2025 Canadian Men's Amateur Championship.
GOLF CANADA COLLEGIATE
Dates: Monday, Sept. 16 – Tuesday, Sept. 17
Course: Oviinbyrd Golf Club / Foots Bay, Ontario, Canada
Par/Yardage: 72 / 7,157
Format: Stroke play, 54 holes / Play five, count four
Live Stats: Golf Genius
Schedule – Monday – 18 holes – tee times starting at 8 a.m.
Tuesday – 18 holes with tee times beginning at 8 a.m.

MSU LINEUP
No. 1 – Ashton McCulloch
No. 2 – Caleb Bond
No. 3 – Lorenzo Pinili
No. 4 – Julian Menser
No. 5 – Joseph Canitano
IND – Drew Miller

OVIINBYRD GOLF CLUB
Öviinbyrd Golf Club is one of Canada's premier golf courses, designed by Thomas McBroom and opened in 2004 in Muskoka, Ont. The 7,118-yard layout is set amongst the forests and exposed granite of the Canadian shield in Ontario's famous cottage country and will create a challenging and memorable experience for the players. Öviinbyrd's recently renovated practice facility features world class training conditions and state-of-the-art technology and will benefit players participating in both the NCAA event and the Team Canada – NextGen selection camp.

THE FIELD
Kent State (co-host), Miami (Ohio), Michigan, Michigan State, Missouri, Notre Dame, Penn State (co-host), Rutgers, University of British Columbia, Washington State

RESULTS
Live scoring for the event is available through Golf Genius

LAST TIME OUT
Senior Ashton McCulloch finished in fourth place overall to lead Michigan State to a fourth-place finish among 15 teams at the third annual Folds of Honor Collegiate, held last week American Dunes Golf Club in Grand Haven, Mich. … The Spartans finished the three-day, 54-hole tournament at 9-over par 861 (287-284-290), including a 6-over par 290 in Wednesday's final round … McCulloch shot an even-par 71 in the third round and finished in a tie for fourth place alone at 6-under par 207 (67-69-71) … McCulloch had five birdies on the front nine, including four-straight, and finished his round with six … Junior Caleb Bond shot a 4-over par 75 in the third round and tied for 18th place at 5-over par 218 (73-70-75) … Freshman Julian Menser closed out his first collegiate tournament with a 2-over par 73 on Wednesday and finished in a tie for 40th place at 10-over par 223 (73-77-73) … Sophomore Lorenzo Pinili tied for 41st place at 11-over par 224 (74-70-80), posting an 8-over par 80 in the third round … Freshman Juan Velasquez posted his best round of the tournament in Wednesday's final round, finishing at even-par 71. He finished in a tie for 45th place at 14-over par 227 (81-75-71).

A SORT OF HOMECOMING
While Foots Bay, Ontario is four hours home McCulloch's hometown of Kingston, Ontario, this tournament provides a unique opportunity for the senior to play in his native country and province of Ontario … McCulloch was the winner of the 2023 Canadian Amateur and finished as the runner-up this year … He has represented Canada on the international stage and played in the RBC Canadian Open this summer.

LUBAHN'S THOUGHTS
"This is a pretty special trip and event for us, and especially for Ashton. We talk about memory-makers for the guys who play for us and we had one last week with a great start at the Folds of Honor. This is going to be a very special moment for Ashton and his family. As his coach, I'm looking forward to it and I know his teammates are excited for this event."

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From "The Athletic"

Best bets for college football Week 4​

Boston College -6.5 (-110) vs. Michigan State​

Bill O’Brien has turned Boston College around pretty quickly to start the season and I think the Eagles are a good bet against a banged-up Michigan State team. I like the overall direction of Michigan State for the future, but with injuries mounting, I’m not sure there is quite enough talent to keep this one close on the road.

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Coming off a weekend of practice and preparation, Michigan State volleyball is back in action early this week for a pair of non-conference matches. The Spartans get started at Eastern Michigan on Monday, September 16 for a 6:00 p.m. match in Ypsilanti, Michigan at the Gervin GameAbove Center. MSU returns to the Breslin Student Events Center for its final home non-conference match on Tuesday, September 17, taking on Purdue Fort Wayne at 6:00 p.m.

Monday night's match at Eastern Michigan will stream on ESPN+, while Tuesday night in East Lansing will be broadcast on B1G+. Fans can listen in live through MSUSpartans.com or via the Michigan State Athletics app where John Kreger will call the matches in his 20th season of MSU volleyball coverage.

ABOUT EASTERN MICHIGAN​

Eastern Michigan is 4-6 overall and is coming off a 2-1 weekend at the Comfort Inn-Vitational in Morehead, Kentucky. The Eagles defeated Evansville (3-2) and Morehead State (3-1), but fell to Duquesne (3-2) in their final match of the weekend. EMU previously defeated IU Indianapolis and Valparaiso.

Sophomore Kaili Doctor leads the team with 118 kills and has finished in double figures in eight of 10 matches while hitting .256. Doctor posted 23 kills against Evansville on Friday, Sept. 13. Doctor's 3.25 points per set and 2.81 kills per set also lead the team. Junior Kendal Bonney is hitting a team-high .289 on 2.54 points per set. Sophomore Ella Voorhees (198 assists) and graduate Maddie Stayer (157 assists) split the setting responsibilities. Sophomore Ava Siefke leads the Eagles with 18 service aces.

Senior libero Hannah Blaney averages 3.68 digs per set. Graduate Angel Baylark leads EMU with 1.43 blocks per set, with freshman Hatteras Welker posting 1.17 blocks per set.

SERIES HISTORY​

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Eastern Michigan

- Michigan State is 28-8-1 against EMU all-time and is 7-5 when playing on the road. The Spartans last played in Ypsilanti in 2007, a 3-0 win on Sept. 11, 2007.

- MSU last meet the Eagles on Aug. 27, 2022, winning 3-2 at the Spartan Invitational. Aliyah Moore led all players in the match with 16 kills, with Nalani Iosia tallying 13 digs.

Purdue Fort Wayne

- Michigan State is 3-0 all-time against Purdue Fort Wayne including 1-0 at home, taking down the Mastodons, 3-2, on Sept. 7, 2012.

- The Spartans last faced Purdue Fort Wayne on Sept. 13, 2013, winning by way of a 3-0 sweep at the Butler Invitational.

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ABOUT PURDUE FORT WAYNE​

Purdue Fort Wayne is 4-5 overall with a win over Cornell (3-2) this past weekend at the Popcorn Classic hosted by Valparaiso. The Mastodons were defeated by Valpo (3-0) and Miami (Ohio) (3-0). Purdue Fort Wayne also owns victories over Stonehill (3-0), Siena (3-1) and Holy Cross (3-2) in 2024.

Redshirt sophomore Panna Ratkai is the reigning Horizon League Player of the Year and leads the team with 169 kills on 4.83 kills per set and 5.33 points per set, hitting .215 on a whipping 451 attempts. Fifth year Abby Stratford's 78 kills on 209 attempts both rank second on the team. Senior Taya Haffner's 324 assists on 9.53 assists per set paces all Mastodon setters.

Junior LonDynn Betts averages 4.23 digs per set for a team-high 148 digs. Junior Jena Medearis' 0.71 blocks per set is a team best.

SPARTANS MAKING AN IMPACT​

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• This season Michigan State volleyball has partnered with Team IMPACT, which matches collegiate sports teams with children facing serious illness or disability to create a long-term, life-changing experience for everyone involved.

• MSU is matched with Taytum, a nine-year-old from Mason, Mich. with down syndrome.

• Taytum will be around the Spartans all season long, attending games, practices and team events, making a significant impact on the program.

PLAYER NOT A PIECE ​

• Since 2023, MSU volleyball is partnered with renowned mindset and peak performance coach Seth Makowsky, adding another wrinkle to the program's mental training regimen.

• Makowsky uses chess as a vehicle to help top performers throughout the world get better at what they do, with his client list including NFL quarterbacks, MVP baseball players, Olympians, Fortune 500 CEO's and NCAA champions.

• Makowsky's training is geared towards transforming how athletes think and make decisions in real time, helping the team make quicker decisions, implement game plan and in-game adjustments faster and communicate in match under pressure.

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This was a lot more fun than the last one of these to do!! Happy to answer questions below:

TEs coach Brian Wozniak:

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OL Tanner Miller:

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RB Nate Carter:

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Can't wait to discuss! Exciting times ahead.

Michigan State offered class of 2026 high-three-star tight end Evan Jacobson on Monday.

Jacobson, out of Waukee High School, currently ranks as the No. 4 prospect in the state of Iowa and the No. 23 tight end in the 2026 cycle.

It was Michigan State tight ends coach/recruiting coordinator Brian Wozniak who extended the offer to Jacobson.

The offer is intriguing for Jacobson, as he is aware of the way the tight end position is utilized in Michigan State's offense under Wozniak, head coach Jonathan Smith and offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Brian Lindgren.

Jacobson also likes the direction of the program under Smith,

"I was super excited to get offered by Michigan State," Jacobson told Spartans Illustrated. "I really like what they are building there and I like the way they use the tight end."

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It is always an interesting process for me to come up with the theme for each piece that I write. As I note in the open, I was inspired this week by Charles Brantley's 100-yard pick six. After watching that play in the press box, I turned to my man @Brendanmoore101 and said, "That was fun." Later during the post game press conference, Coach Smith described the play is almost exactly the same terms. Sometime on Sunday morning, it hit me. Yes! Spartan football IS fun again.

It is also fun for me to run these numbers each week. I find that the cold, unbiased numbers can often tell us things that we either don't yet realize or don't realize at all. One really interesting part of this week's analysis is what the numbers are saying out the Wolverines.

It is not pretty for our friends in Maize and Blue.

I predict that they are not going to be happy with my analysis, as it shows that MSU (for now) is likely to win more games than Michigan and is more likely to simply quality for a bowl game. My projected point spread for the game in Ann Arbor is down to just 5.5 points. Now this analysis may turn out to be nonsense in 3-4 weeks. Afterall, my computer told me that Purdue was going to beat Notre Dame and Oregon State would upset Oregon (oops). But the fact is that my algorithm also nailed the opening point spread for the MSU/BC game and the Michigan/USC game to within a point tell me that the experts in Vegas has Michigan and MSU evaluated very similarly to where I have them. Those folks tend to know what they are doing.

Anyway, please enjoy this week's edition of Against All Odds. We decided to make this one free this week, so please feel free to share this one with some of your friend if they are the type to enjoy this kind of a mathematical deep dive into sports.

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Michigan State has already had a great start to the season, filled by some great plays. Here are the top 10 plays from the early part of the 2024 season.

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Check out our latest episode, recapping the win vs Prairie View and looking ahead at the matchup vs Boston College!


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Moore’s five-year contract, released Monday by the university, states that a violation of NCAA rules that occurred prior to the effective date of the deal would not be grounds for termination for cause as long as the university had “actual knowledge of the facts or alleged facts that are the basis for the violation prior to the execution of this agreement by all parties.”

The contract states Moore could be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension without pay, for violations of NCAA rules. The contract also says he could be fired for cause if the university discovers additional violations that were not disclosed prior to the signing of the deal.

Jonathan Smith is set to talk to the media. Spartans Illustrated is there to give updates.