SPARTANS

Wisconsin 30, Michigan State 6

Spartan receiver Felton Davis (18) can't get his hands on a pass from Tyler O'Connor in the end zone after it's tipped by Badger Derrick Tindal (25) in the fourth quarter as MSU falls to Wisconsin, 30-6, Saturday, Sept 24, 2016, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
Spartan receiver Felton Davis (18) can't get his hands on a pass from Tyler O'Connor in the end zone after it's tipped by Badger Derrick Tindal (25) in the fourth quarter as MSU falls to Wisconsin, 30-6, Saturday, Sept 24, 2016, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
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Badgers celebrate with T.J. Edwards (53) after he intercepted a pass intended for Spartan receiver Monty Madaris (88) in the third quarter.
Badgers celebrate with T.J. Edwards (53) after he intercepted a pass intended for Spartan receiver Monty Madaris (88) in the third quarter.
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Mark Dantonio
Mark Dantonio
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Dejected Spartan fans look down while the clock winds down and MSU falls to Wisconsin, 30-6.
Dejected Spartan fans look down while the clock winds down and MSU falls to Wisconsin, 30-6.
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Spartan linebacker Jon Reschke (33) kneels on the turf after being hurt in the third quarter.
Spartan linebacker Jon Reschke (33) kneels on the turf after being hurt in the third quarter.
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Spartan receiver Donnie Corley (9) can't reach a pass from Tyler O'Connor on the goal line in the fourth quarter
Spartan receiver Donnie Corley (9) can't reach a pass from Tyler O'Connor on the goal line in the fourth quarter
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Badger defenders upend Spartan running back LJ Scott in the second quarter.
Badger defenders upend Spartan running back LJ Scott in the second quarter.
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Spartan Raequan Williams goes after a ball fumbled by Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook (right) as MSU hosts Wisconsin.
Spartan Raequan Williams goes after a ball fumbled by Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook (right) as MSU hosts Wisconsin.
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Spartans celebrate after recovering a Badger fumble in the first quarter.
Spartans celebrate after recovering a Badger fumble in the first quarter.
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Spartan tight end Josiah Price drags a Badger defender along with him on the way to a first down as MSU hosts Wisconsin Saturday.
Spartan tight end Josiah Price drags a Badger defender along with him on the way to a first down as MSU hosts Wisconsin Saturday.
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Spartan kicker Michael Geiger celebrates a 48-yard field goal in the first half — just a yard shy of his personal best.
Spartan kicker Michael Geiger celebrates a 48-yard field goal in the first half — just a yard shy of his personal best.
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MSU's LJ Scott bursts through a hole in the Badger line as MSU hosts Wisconsin Saturday.
MSU's LJ Scott bursts through a hole in the Badger line as MSU hosts Wisconsin Saturday.
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Spartan LJ Scott gains a first down and some of his 45 yards in the first half with this second-quarter run.
Spartan LJ Scott gains a first down and some of his 45 yards in the first half with this second-quarter run.
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Badgers have trouble getting a grip on Spartan running back LJ Scott in the second quarter.
Badgers have trouble getting a grip on Spartan running back LJ Scott in the second quarter.
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Badger kicker Andrew Endicott (37) shanks this point-after kick right past the hands of Demetrious Cooper (98) and outside the goalposts.
Badger kicker Andrew Endicott (37) shanks this point-after kick right past the hands of Demetrious Cooper (98) and outside the goalposts.
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Spartan running back LJ Scott (3) gets an extra yard or two at the end of a run as Michigan State hosts Wisconsin.
Spartan running back LJ Scott (3) gets an extra yard or two at the end of a run as Michigan State hosts Wisconsin.
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Spartan quarterback Tyler O'Connor sprints for a first down in the second quarter.
Spartan quarterback Tyler O'Connor sprints for a first down in the second quarter.
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The MSU defense including Darian Hicks (2) stops Wisconsin running back Corey Clement (6) for no gain in the first quarter.
The MSU defense including Darian Hicks (2) stops Wisconsin running back Corey Clement (6) for no gain in the first quarter.
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Spartan quarterback Tyler O'Connor shouts instructions before a snap.
Spartan quarterback Tyler O'Connor shouts instructions before a snap.
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Spartan linebacker Riley Bullough, left, was in street clothes during Saturday's game.
Spartan linebacker Riley Bullough, left, was in street clothes during Saturday's game.
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Spartan Donnie Corley draws a crowd of defenders in the fourth quarter.
Spartan Donnie Corley draws a crowd of defenders in the fourth quarter.
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Spartan defenders swarm over Badger running back Dare Ogunbowale (23) for a loss.
Spartan defenders swarm over Badger running back Dare Ogunbowale (23) for a loss.
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Spartan fans watch in despair as the clock winds down.
Spartan fans watch in despair as the clock winds down.
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Spartan linebacker Shane Jones tackles Badger Corey Clement for a loss in the fourth quarter.
Spartan linebacker Shane Jones tackles Badger Corey Clement for a loss in the fourth quarter.
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Spartan tight end Josiah Price (82) is too much for Badger safety Leo Musso to handle alone on his way to a first down.
Spartan tight end Josiah Price (82) is too much for Badger safety Leo Musso to handle alone on his way to a first down.
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Junior Brandon Sowards has punt-returning experience.
Junior Brandon Sowards has punt-returning experience.
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Brian Lewerke
Brian Lewerke
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MSU tight end Matt Sokol (81) is expected to see more action due to the loss of Josiah Price and Jamal Lyles.
MSU tight end Matt Sokol (81) is expected to see more action due to the loss of Josiah Price and Jamal Lyles.
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MSU backup quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) gets tackled by Ryan Connelly (43) and Garrett Dooley (55) in the fourth quarter.
MSU backup quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) gets tackled by Ryan Connelly (43) and Garrett Dooley (55) in the fourth quarter.
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A young Spartan fan makes a face after another MSU turnover as MSU falls to Wisconsin, 30-6, Saturday Sept 24, 2016 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
A young Spartan fan makes a face after another MSU turnover as MSU falls to Wisconsin, 30-6, Saturday Sept 24, 2016 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
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MSU head coach Mark Dantonio strolls onto the field before MSU hosts Wisconsin.
MSU head coach Mark Dantonio strolls onto the field before MSU hosts Wisconsin.
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Spartan linemen take the field in their phalanx formation before Michigan State hosts Wisconsin Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
Spartan linemen take the field in their phalanx formation before Michigan State hosts Wisconsin Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
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Erica Orbelf, from Eaton Rapids, huddles under multiple layers while waiting in the student section before MSU hosts Wisconsin.
Erica Orbelf, from Eaton Rapids, huddles under multiple layers while waiting in the student section before MSU hosts Wisconsin.
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Students kill time before the team enters the stadium with a quick game of cards as MSU hosts Wisconsin.
Students kill time before the team enters the stadium with a quick game of cards as MSU hosts Wisconsin.
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A long line of students file into the stadium before MSU hosts Wisconsin.
A long line of students file into the stadium before MSU hosts Wisconsin.
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