Spartans hold Hawkeyes in defensive battle at home
Michigan State’s defense stifled Iowa while the Spartans relied on no huddle and short passes to confuse the Hawkeyes. Chandler faced pressure and Smoker attacked with accuracy as MSU built a 14 point cushion and Iowa dropped to 0-1 in the Big Ten.
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Smoker Leads MSU Past Iowa With Record Passes
Jeff Smoker threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns as Michigan State defeated Iowa 20-10 at Spartan Stadium. Smoker set MSU career records for passing yards and total offense while Iowa’s Nathan Chandler struggled with sacks and an interception.
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Iowa Football Slams Poor Effort After Opening Kickoff
Iowa center Brian Ferentz says the team lacked identity from the start and deserved the loss, criticizing the effort and declaring they did not play Iowa football.
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No Offense as Spartans Hold Off Reporters
MSU coach John L. Smith reacts to pressure as reporters scramble from the Spartan defense during a tense session. Mike Hlas notes fans question yearly bowl trips while Chandler's stop on the line draws attention from the press corps. Tyler Lechtenberg reports.
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Michigan State Stuns Iowa as Streaks End and Fumbles Rise
Mike Follet lands his first career reception and TD in a game where Michigan State grinds out 45 rushing yards on 32 carries. Iowa see streaks snapped after three late fumbles and costly penalties, while MSU’s Jeff Smoker directs the offense and a misplayed punt deepens the windward edge.
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Smoker Sparks offense in 218-yard passing day
Jeff Smoker led the Spartans with 218 passing yards on 28 of 44, a career high. Mike Labinjo-Yeah added disruption with four tackles including three for loss and an interception with a sack at pivotal moments. Fred Russell ran 122 yards on 23 carries and moved to ninth on Iowa’s all time rushing list with 2021 career yards.
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Injury Report Hits Indiana Football Team Spotlight
Wide receivers Ed Hinkel and Mo Brown, running back Champ Davis, and lineman David Walker missed practice with injuries. Safety Bob Sanders returned from a three week foot injury reserve to see substantial action.
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Iowa City showdown vs Michigan at Kinnick Stadium
Kickoff set for 2 35 PM at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City with Michigan as the next opponent. Televised on KCRG as compiled by Tyler Lechtenberg.
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