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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.

Mitten Masterkey

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.

Michigan MAC

Dust off the hashtag, clear out your weeknights: #MACtion is here once more

The MAC's weeknight football gambit is back in action this month, and will be a part of a jam-packed run to the finish in the Mitten.

Analyis

Fantastic, Functional, Forgettable: WMU notches rivalry win, Michigan State falters in OT

A big rivalry matchup highlighted the weekend as Michigan and Michigan State both got involved in close conference games.

Mitten Masterkey

Mitten Masterkey: Week 10

It's another big rivalry weekend in the Mitten, with the Victory Cannon Trophy up for grabs between Central Michigan and Western Michigan.

Analysis

Week 10 picks, preview: CMU, WMU face off for Victory Cannon, MSU hopes to end skid vs. Minnesota

It's time for yet another in-state rivalry, as Central Michigan and Western Michigan square off in a bitter showdown.

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From new sideline station, Joe Rossi is re-energizing Michigan State’s defense

The Michigan State defense played juiced up on Saturday, a credit to Rossi moving to the sideline, where he intends to coach from again this weekend.