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Mitten Masterkey: Week 14, Rivalry Week

The Game highlights three games on Saturday for the Mitten teams, including a meaningful Central Michigan-Toledo matchup.

Analysis

Week 14 picks, preview: The Game, plus Central Michigan's Toledo test

Michigan hosts Ohio State in the mother of all rivalries, as Central Michigan and MSU also wrap up the regular season.

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In a lost season, a win Saturday still means a lot to Michigan State

Michigan State has been on the wrong end of the scoreboard eight games in a row, but not for lack of dedicated prep and effort, making a potential win Saturday a satisfying proposition.

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Mitten Masterkey: Week 13

There are only two Saturday games in the Mitten at the FBS level, with both MSU and Michigan hitting the road, before a key MAC showdown on Tuesday night.

Analysis

Week 13 picks, preview: WMU visits EMU for high-stakes finale as MSU, Michigan hit the road

Michigan and MSU hit the road this Saturday as WMU gears up for a matchup against EMU with massive implications.

News

Notebook: Milivojevic trending toward start vs. Iowa, Michigan RB precarity, MAC title math

The MAC title race is shaping up as Michigan deals with some running back health problems, and MSU may ride once more with a young QB.

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Jonathan Smith, Michigan State and the optimistic case for 2026

Smith has been embattled at Michigan State, but the head coach has been doing his best to tread water during his first two seasons.

Analysis

Fantastic, Functional, Forgettable: Chris Creighton nabs win No. 200, WMU controls fate, MSU loses again

There is no shortage of meaningful football to be played for plenty of the teams in the Mitten, as the past week had plenty of results.

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MIchigan State again can’t hang vs. Big Ten foe, will miss bowl after 28-10 loss to Penn State

The Spartans are out of bowl running and left with two more games to avoid going winless in league play this year.

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Mitten Masterkey: Week 12

The five Mitten teams are all in action this week, with three Saturday games and a pair of weeknight MACtion games to follow on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.

Analysis

Week 12 picks, preview: MSU bowl hopes on life support, UM at Wrigley Field, MAC title contenders play midweek

The five Mitten teams are all in action in the coming days, with three games this Saturday and two MACtion games to follow.

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Notebook: Smith mum on MSU QB situation as Chiles, Milivojevic compete to start

Smith didn't indicate which way the Spartans might be leaning at quarterback, or if both quarterbacks will get a shot against Penn State.