Michigan State Capital One Bowl Media Guide

In one of the greatest plays in Spartan history, Charlie Gantt scored the game-winning touchdown on a fake field goal against Notre Dame Sept. 18 in Spartan Stadium with a 29-yard reception from Aaron Bates in overtime.

Michigan State defeated Michigan in Ann Arbor Oct. 9, 34-17, giving the Spartans their third straight win over the Wolverines, a first for the program since 1965-67.

The 2010 Michigan State Spartans won a school-record 11 games during the regular season and claimed the school’s seventh Big Ten Championship.

Mark Dantonio was named the Big Ten Coach of the Year and has also earned National Coach of the Year honors by CBSSports.com, Rivals.com and Scout. com. In addition, he garnered AFCA Regional Coach of the Year accolades and is a finalist for the Paul “Bear” Bryant Award and the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award.

FIRST-AND-10 (what you need to know about the MSU-Alabama matchup) –• Michigan State is making its fourth-straight postseason bowl appearance for the first time since 1987-90, matching the longest bowl streak in school history. Mark Dantonio becomes the first coach in Michigan State history to earn a postseason bowl bid in each of his first four seasons. • Michigan State is making its 21st postseason bowl appearance overall, including its third trip to the Capital One Bowl (formerly known as Florida Citrus and Tangerine Bowls). The Spartans are 7-13 (.350) in bowl games, including a 1-1 record in previous Capital One Bowl appearances (defeated No. 10 Florida, 37-34, in 2000; lost to No. 16 Georgia, 24-12, in 2009). It marks MSU’s sixth ap-pearance in a Florida-based bowl (1938 Orange, 1989 Gator, 2000 Florida Citrus, 2007 Champs Sports and 2009 Capital One). MSU has lost its last four postseason games, with the Spartans’ last bowl victory coming against Fresno State, 44-35, in the 2001 Silicon Valley Football Classic.• Seven of Michigan State’s last eight bowl opponents have been ranked in The Associated PressTop 25, including No. 15 Alabama in the 2011 Capital One Bowl, No. 16 Georgia in the 2009 Capital One Bowl, No. 14 Boston College in the 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, No. 22 Nebraska in the 2003 Alamo Bowl, No. 20 Fresno State in the 2001 Silicon Valley Football Classic, No. 10 Florida in the 2000 Florida Citrus Bowl and No. 21 Washington in the 1997 Aloha Bowl.• Mark Dantonio, who led Michigan State to a school-record 11 wins and a share of its first Big Ten Championship since 1990, has been named 2010 National Coach of the Year by CBSSports.com, Rivals.com and Scout.com. In addition, Dantonio has been selected as one of nine finalists for the Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award and one of 10 finalists for the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award. He recently earned Dave McClain (Big Ten) Coach of the Year, as selected by the conference’s media panel, as well as American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Regional Coach of the Year honors. The 54-year-old Dantonio helped manage the third-biggest turnaround among NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision teams during the regular season, as the Spartans improved from 6-7 a year ago to 11-1 in 2010. • Seventeen seniors will make their final appearance in a Spartan uniform on Jan. 1, 2011, against Alabama in the Capital One Bowl. This senior class has helped Michigan State to a combined record of 33-18 (.647), including four straight postseason bowl appearances (2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Valero Alamo Bowl and 2011 Capital One Bowl). The 33 wins are the most ever recorded by a senior class in MSU’s 114-year football history (previous record: 31 by Class of 1990).• The 2011 Capital One Bowl marks the first-ever meeting between Michigan State and Alabama.• In April 2009, MSU Athletics Director Mark Hollis announced that the Spartans had signed a contract for a home-and-home football series with Alabama (Sept. 3, 2016, in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Sept. 2, 2017, in Spartan Stadium). The Spartans haven’t played a regular-season game against an SEC opponent since playing both Mississippi State and Kentucky in 1947.• Alabama’s Nick Saban compiled a 34-24-1 record (.585) in five seasons as head coach at Michigan State (1995-99), including four postseason bowl invitations (1995 Independence, 1996 Sun, 1997 Aloha and 2000 Citrus).

Michigan State Athletic Communications • Z-22 Breslin Center • East Lansing, Mich. 48824-1003Office Phone: 517-355-2271 • Fax: 517-353-9636 • Website: www.msuspartans.com

2010 SCHEDULES & SCOREBOARDSMICHIGAN STATE (11-1, 7-1 Big Ten)Sept. 4 WESTERN MICHIGAN (ESPN2) W, 38-14Sept. 11 vs. Florida Atlantic (ESPNU) W, 30-17Sept. 18 NOTRE DAME (ABC) W, 34-31 (OT)Sept. 25 NORTHERN COLORADO (BTN) W, 45-7Oct. 2 WISCONSIN (ABC) W, 34-24Oct. 9 at Michigan (ABC) W, 34-17Oct. 16 ILLINOIS (BTN) W, 26-6Oct. 23 at Northwestern (ESPN) W, 35-27Oct. 30 at Iowa (ABC) L, 6-37Nov. 6 MINNESOTA (BTN) W, 31-8Nov. 20 PURDUE (BTN) W, 35-31Nov. 27 at Penn State (ESPN2) W, 28-22Jan. 1 vs. Alabama (ESPN) 1 p.m. ALABAMA (9-3, 5-3 SEC)Sept. 4 SAN JOSE STATE W, 48-3Sept. 11 PENN STATE W, 24-3Sept. 18 at Duke W, 62-13Sept. 25 at Arkansas W, 24-20Oct. 2 FLORIDA W, 31-6Oct. 9 at South Carolina L, 21-35Oct. 16 MISSISSIPPI W, 23-10Oct. 23 at Tennessee W, 41-10Nov. 6 at LSU L, 21-24Nov. 13 MISSISSIPPI STATE W, 30-10Nov. 18 GEORGIA STATE W, 63-7Nov. 26 AUBURN L, 27-28Jan. 1 vs. Michigan State 1 p.m.

BROADCAST COVERAGE

TELEVISION: ESPN will televise the 2011 Capital One Bowl live to a national audience, with Brad Nessler handling the play-by-play, Todd Blackledge providing color commentary and Holly Rowe serving as the sideline reporter. The Capital One Bowl also will be available live online via ESPN360.com.

RADIO: The Spartan Sports Network, featuring veteran play-by-play announcer George Blaha, color analyst Jim Miller, sideline reporter Jason Strayhorn and broadcast host Will Tieman, will broadcast the game to 32 affiliates throughout the state. Michigan State football broadcasts can be heard on flagship stations WJIM (AM 1240)/WMMQ (FM 94.9) in Lansing and WJR Radio (AM 760) in Detroit. The 2011 Capital One Bowl game also can be heard live nationally on Sports USA Radio Network, with Rich Cellini, Ross Tucker and Rich Herrera calling the action.

No. 7/7 MICHIGAN STATE (11-1, 7-1 Big Ten)

vs. No. 15/18 ALABAMA (9-3, 5-3 SEC)

Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011 • 1 p.m. EST • ESPNFlorida Citrus Bowl Stadium (65,438/AstroTurf)Orlando, Fla.

2011 CAPITAL ONE BOWL NOTES

22011 CAPITAL ONE BOWL • MICHIGAN STATE VS. ALABAMA

FIRST-AND-10 (continued) –• Five current members of Alabama’s coaching staff also spent time at Michigan State: offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Jim McElwain (2003-05), assistant head coach/offensive line coach Joe Pendry (1980-81), assistant head coach/linebackers coach Sal Sunseri (2001), tight ends coach/special teams coordinator Bobby Williams (assistant coach, 1995-99; head coach, 2000-02) and associate athletic director for football Mike Vollmar (1996-2007).• Mark Dantonio previously spent six seasons as secondary coach at Michigan State (1995-2000), including five years under Nick Saban and one under Bobby Williams.

UPON FURTHER REVIEW –• Michigan State has compiled a 5-7-1 record (.423) against current members of the Southeastern Conference (0-1 vs. Auburn, 1-0 vs. Florida, 0-2 vs. Georgia, 2-2 vs. Kentucky, 0-1 vs. LSU, and 2-1-1 vs. Mississippi State).• Michigan State has compiled a 36-14 record (.720) in games played against non-conference opponents since 1999. Mark Dantonio is 13-6 (.684) against non-conference opponents, in-cluding an 11-1 record in Spartan Stadium. Overall, the Spartans have won 19 of their last 26 non-league games.• Michigan State is 5-0 in games decided by 10 points or less in 2010.• Michigan State ranked No. 7 in the final regular-season Associated Press and USA TODAY Polls. The Spartans have earned a Top 25 ranking for 11 consecutive weeks.• Mark Dantonio is the first coach in Michigan State history to win at least nine games twice in his first four seasons. Dantonio now has 33 victories in his first four seasons at MSU, which are the most by any Spartan head coach in his first four years (Chester Brewer ranks second, with 30 wins from 1903-06).• A trademark of Mark Dantonio’s Michigan State teams has been their ability to produce wins late in the regular season. Under Dantonio, the Spartans are 9-3 (.750) in games played in November. MSU closed out the 2010 regular season with consecutive wins over Minnesota, Purdue and Penn State, as the Spartans posted a perfect 3-0 record in November for the first time since 1999. In the four seasons (2003-06) prior to his arrival, Michigan State went just 2-11 (.154) in November. • Michigan State’s 2010 regular-season opponents comprised the nation’s 44th-most difficult sched-ule, according to NCAA figures. The Spartans’ regular-season opponents had a combined record of 60-52 (.536) against other Bowl Subdivision teams. By comparison, Big Ten co-champions Ohio State (62-60, .508) and Wisconsin (54-58, .482) ranked No. 55 (tied) and No. 70, respectively, in strength of schedule. The Spartans went 6-1 (.857) in games played against bowl-bound teams.• Senior linebackers Greg Jones and Eric Gordon have combined for 784 career tackles – the most by any active linebacker duo in the NCAA FBS (Connecticut’s Lawrence Wilson and Scott Lutrus rank second with 771 combined stops). Jones has 457 career tackles, third most in school history, while Gordon ranks No. 13 (tied) on MSU’s all-time list with 327 career stops. With 93 combined starts, Gordon (48) and Jones (45) have started more games at linebacker than any other duo in Spartan history.• Fifth-year senior linebacker Eric Gordon set a school record with his 48th career start in the 2010 regular-season finale at Penn State, breaking the mark previously held by former Spartan tight end Chris Baker (47 career starts, 1998-2001). In addition, he has started more games at linebacker than any other player in MSU history (previous record holder: Dan Bass, 44 career starts from 1976-79). Gordon ranks among MSU’s all-time leaders in tackles for loss (tied for 10th with 29) and tackles (tied for 13th with 327).• Junior Kirk Cousins completed 17-of-22 throws (77 percent) for 152 yards and two touchdowns to lead MSU to a 28-22 victory at Penn State, as the Spartans claimed a share of their first Big Ten Championship since 1990. It also marked MSU’s first win in State College since 1965 (the year before Joe Paterno took over as Penn State’s head coach), ending an eight-game losing streak in Beaver Stadium. Cousins completed scoring strikes of 8 and 24 yards to B.J. Cunningham. His .675 completion percentage (first), 153.5 passing efficiency rating (third), 216 pass completions (fourth), 2,705 passing yards (fourth), 20 TD passes (tied for fourth), 2,625 total yards (fourth), seven 200-yard passing games (seventh) and 320 pass attempts (eighth) rank among the Top 10 single-season totals in MSU history.

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MSU’s official athletics Web site, msuspartans.com, is the best source for information on the 2010 Michigan State football team. The site includes bios, notes, up-dated statistics and features. Live stats via Gametracker and game audio will also be available for all games this season. Multimedia features include videos of press confer-ences and exclusive interviews through MSU All-Access. All-Access features games streamed live, including football, hockey, men’s/women’s basketball and women’s volleyball. Audio interviews are also available to download at the Michigan State Athletics podcast page, Spartan Sports Podcasts. The podcast channel at iTunes, free of charge, will feature weekly interviews with Spartan coaches and student-athletes, coaches’ weekly radio shows, and radio highlights from Spartan football, men’s and women’s basketball and hockey games.

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AROUND THE BIG TEN

2010 BIG TEN STANDINGS Conf. Games All Games1. Michigan State 7-1 .875 11-1 .917 Ohio State 7-1 .875 11-1 .917 Wisconsin 7-1 .875 11-1 .9174. Iowa 4-4 .500 7-5 .583 Penn State 4-4 .500 7-5 .583 Illinois 4-4 .500 6-6 .5007. Michigan 3-5 .375 7-5 .583 Northwestern 3-5 .375 7-5 .5839. Purdue 2-6 .250 4-8 .333 Minnesota 2-6 .250 3-9 .25011. Indiana 1-7 .125 5-7 .417

2010-11 BIG TEN BOWL SCHEDULETuesday, Dec. 28 - Insight BowlIowa vs. Missouri, 10 p.m. (ESPN)

Wednesday, Dec. 29 - Texas BowlIllinois vs. Baylor, 6 p.m. (ESPN)

Saturday, Jan. 1 - TicketCity BowlNorthwestern vs. Texas Tech, 12 p.m. (ESPNU)

Saturday, Jan. 1 - Outback BowlPenn State vs. Florida, 1 p.m. (ABC)

Saturday, Jan. 1 - Capital One BowlMichigan State vs. Alabama, 1 p.m. (ESPN)

Saturday, Jan. 1 - Progressive Gator BowlMichigan vs. Mississippi State, 1:30 p.m. (ESPN2)

Saturday, Jan. 1 - Rose Bowl Game presented by VIZIOWisconsin vs. TCU, 4:30 p.m. (ESPN)

Tuesday, Jan. 4 - Allstate Sugar BowlOhio State vs. Arkansas, 8 p.m. (ESPN)

• Sophomore Edwin Baker leads the team in carries (195), rushing yards (1,187) and rushing touchdowns (13). He became just the sixth sophomore in MSU history to reach the 1,000-yard rushing milestone, joining Lorenzo White (1985), Tico Duckett (1990), Marc Renaud (1995), Sedrick Irvin (1996) and T.J. Duckett (2000). Baker ranks third in the Big Ten and No. 21 in the NCAA FBS in rushing, averaging 98.9 yards per game. He has led the Spartans in rushing in eight of 12 games. Baker, a first-team All-Big Ten selection by the media, has recorded five 100-yard rushing games in 2010: 117 vs. Western Michigan (17 carries), a career-best 183 vs. Florida Atlantic (15), 147 at Michigan (22), 179 vs. Minnesota (27) and 118 at Penn State (career-high 28). He set a career high with four rushing TDs in MSU’s 31-8 victory over Minnesota, including a 30-yard scoring run in the first quarter, a pair of 1-yard TD runs on fourth-and-goal plays in the second quarter and another 1-yard TD run in the fourth quarter. Baker scored on a career-long 80-yard TD run against Florida Atlantic at Detroit’s Ford Field.• Senior Aaron Bates currently leads the Big Ten and ranks No. 10 in the NCAA in punting with his 45.2-yard average. Bates is listed among MSU’s all-time leaders in punts (second at 253), punting yards (second at 10,603) and punting average (seventh at 41.9). He has placed 83 of his 253 career punts (33 percent) inside the opponent’s 20-yard line. Bates ranks third in both punts and punting yards among all active NCAA FBS punters.• Michigan State ranks among the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision leaders in rushing defense (No. 21 allowing 121.9 yards per game), scoring defense (No. 26 allowing 20.1 points per game), turnover margin (tied - No. 26 at +0.5 per game), total defense (No. 31 allowing 337.8 ypg.), pass efficiency defense (No. 33 with a 117.0 rating) and takeaways (tied - No. 34 with 24). By com-parison, the Spartans totaled only 14 takeaways during the entire 2009 season. MSU’s defense did not allow a 100-yard rusher until Game 11 against Purdue (Keith Carlos: six rushes for 103 yards and one touchdown).• With one pick in the regular-season finale at Penn State, Michigan State has recorded 17 interceptions in 2010 – its highest season total since 2004. The 17 interceptions rank second (tied) in the Big Ten and No. 11 (tied) in the NCAA FBS. The Spartans had just six interceptions in 13 games last season.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS –• Michigan State is a second-half team, outscoring its opponents, 191-123, in the second half and overtime (+68). In the fourth quarter alone, MSU has outscored its opponents by 35 points, 99-64. In Big Ten games, the Spartans outscored their opponents, 134-75, in the second half (+59). • Michigan State’s defense has allowed only 12 gains of 30-plus yards from scrimmage (combined rushing and passing plays plus kickoff and punt returns) this season. That total ranks among the fewest allowed in the NCAA FBS (tied for No. 9).• Michigan State ranks second in the Big Ten and No. 13 (tied) in the NCAA FBS in red-zone defense, allowing opponents score on 73 percent of their trips inside the Spartan 20-yard line (30-of-41, including 21 touchdowns and nine field goals).• Michigan State has scored at least 30 points in a school-record nine games this season. • Michigan State ranks fourth in the Big Ten and No. 9 (tied) in the NCAA FBS in fourth-down conver-sions (73 percent/11-of-15). The Spartans have scored four touchdowns on fourth-down attempts (Charlie Gantt 29-yard reception from Aaron Bates vs. Notre Dame; B.J. Cunningham 1-yard reception from Kirk Cousins vs. Wisconsin; and Edwin Baker two 1-yard runs vs. Minnesota).• Junior quarterback Kirk Cousins plays his best when the game is on the line, as his 173.0 second-half passing efficiency rating ranks No. 8 among all NCAA FBS quarterbacks, according to cfbstats.com. In the second half (24 quarters and overtime), he has connected on 71 percent (100-of-141) of his throws for 1,352 yards, 11 TDs and three interceptions.• Michigan State’s receiving corps features two career 1,000-yard receivers: senior Mark Dell (131 for 2,109) and junior B.J. Cunningham (139 for 1,780). That duo has combined for 270 recep-tions, 3,889 yards and 25 career touchdowns. Their numbers rank among the best in Michigan State history: Dell is sixth all-time in receiving yards and ninth in receptions, while Cunningham is third in receptions, 10th (tied) in TD catches and 13th in receiving yards.• With its 35-31 come-from-behind win over Purdue, Michigan State completed its first-ever 7-0 home season and its first undefeated home season since going 6-0 in 1999. The Spartans have gone undefeated at home 17 times since the stadium opened in 1923.

PRONUNCIATION GUIDEDenicos Allen: duh-KNEE-kos

Le’Veon Bell: LAY-vee-ON

Garrett Celek: SELL-ick

J’Michael Deane: JAY-MY-kull

John Deyo: DAY-oh

Danny Folino: Fuh-LEAN-oh

William Gholston: GOAL-stun

Mylan Hicks: MY-lin

Jairus Jones: JARE-us (Rhymes with hair)

Brian Linthicum : LYNN-thi-come

Jared McGaha: muh-GAH-ha

Kevin Muma: MOO-mah

Keith Nichol: NICKEL

Blake Pacheco : pa-CHECK-oh

Micajah Reynolds : muh-KY-juh

Josh Rouse: Rhymes with HOUSE

Skyler Schofner: SHOF-ner

John Stipek: STEE-peck

Jerel Worthy: JUH-rell



GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: East Lansing, Mich.Enrollment: 47,131President: Dr. Lou Anna K. SimonConference: Big TenNickname: SpartansColors: Green and WhiteStadium (Capacity): Spartan Stadium (75,005) Surface: Natural Grass Press Box Number: 517-353-0630Athletics Director: Mark Hollis

FOOTBALL STAFFHead Coach: Mark Dantonio (South Carolina, 1979)Record at MSU: 33-18 (fourth year)Career Record: 51-35 (seventh year)Offensive Coordinator: Don Treadwell (Miami-Ohio), 1982)Defensive Coordinator: Pat Narduzzi (Rhode Island, 1990)Secondary: Harlon Barnett (Michigan State, 1990)Defensive Line: Ted Gill (Idaho State, 1973)Offensive Line: Dan Roushar (Northern Illinois, 1984)Running Backs: Brad Salem (Augustana College, 1992)Tight Ends/Recruiting Coordinator: Mark Staten (Miami-Ohio, 2001)Special Teams/Linebackers: Mike Tressel (Cornell [Iowa] College, 1996)Quarterbacks: Dave Warner (Syracuse, 1982)Director of Football Operations: Tim Allen (Bethel [Kan-sas] College, 1986)

FOOTBALL HISTORYAll-Time Record: 627-426-44 (.592)2009 Record: 6-7 (4-4 Big Ten/t-6th)First Season of Football: 1896Bowl Games: 20 (7-13)National Championships: 6 (1951, 1952, 1955, 1957, 1965, 1966)Big Ten Championships: 7 (1953, 1965, 1966, 1978, 1987, 1990, 2010)

2010 SPARTAN OUTLOOKOffense: MultipleDefense: MultipleLettermen Lost: 28 (12 offense, 15 defense, 1 specialist)Lettermen Returning: 40 (21 offense, 17 defense, 2 specialists)Starters Lost: 10 (4 offense, 5 defense, 1 specialist)Starters Returning: 15 (7 offense, 6 defense, 2 special-ists)Offensive Starters Lost (4): WR Blair White, LT Rocco Cironi, C Joel Nitchman, RG Brendon Moss.Offensive Starters Returning (7): WR B.J. Cunningham, LG Joel Foreman, RT D.J. Young, TE Charlie Gantt, TE Brian Linthicum, QB Kirk Cousins, RB Larry Caper.Defensive Starters Lost (5): DE Trevor Anderson, NT Oren Wilson, LB Brandon Denson, CB Jeremy Ware, SS Danny Fortener.Defensive Starters Returning (6): DT Jerel Worthy, DE Colin Neely, LB Eric Gordon, LB Greg Jones, FS Trenton Robinson, CB Chris L. Rucker.Starting Specialists Returning (2): P Aaron Bates, SN Alex Shackleton.

• The Spartans have rallied to win three games after trailing in the fourth quarter against Notre Dame, Northwestern and Purdue. MSU pulled even at 28 against the Irish with 7:43 left in the fourth quarter and won it in overtime, 34-31, as holder Aaron Bates threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to tight end Charlie Gantt off a fake field-goal attempt. The Spartans scored 21 fourth-quarter points to erase a 17-point deficit at Northwestern, and MSU overcame a 15-point deficit against Purdue by scoring a season-high 22 points in the fourth quarter. • With his first career punt return for a score against Wisconsin, Keshawn Martin has accounted for touchdowns in five different ways during his career (rushing, receiving, passing, punt return and kickoff return) and joins Florida International’s T.Y. Hilton and Troy’s Jerrel Jernigan as the only active players in the NCAA FBS that have accomplished that feat.

TEAM COMPARISONS – Michigan State AlabamaBasic Offense Multiple Pro StyleBasic Defense Multiple 3-4Offensive Starters Returning 7 8Defensive Starters Returning 6 2Specialists Returning 2 0

AVERAGE HEIGHTS & WEIGHTS (STARTERS) – Michigan State AlabamaOffensive Line & Tight End 6-5, 293 6-4, 296Offensive Backs & Wide Receivers 6-1, 214 6-2, 217Defensive Line 6-4, 275 6-3, 312Linebackers 6-1, 231 6-3, 250Defensive Backs 6-0, 191 6-1, 192

CLASS BREAKDOWN (STARTERS) –Michigan State Offense: 6 seniors, 3 juniors, 2 sophomoresMichigan State Defense: 5 seniors, 2 juniors, 4 sophomores Alabama Offense: 3 seniors, 4 juniors, 3 sophomores, 1 freshmanAlabama Defense: 1 senior, 3 juniors, 6 sophomores, 1 freshman

STAT LEADERS –Michigan State (after 12 games):Rushing – Edwin Baker (195 carries for 1,187 yards, 6.1 avg., 13 TDs)Passing – Kirk Cousins (216 of 320 for 2,705 yards, 20 TDs, 9 INTs)Receiving – B.J. Cunningham (50 catches for 611 yards, 12.2 avg., 9 TDs)Tackles – Greg Jones (98 tackles, 43 solos, 55 assists, 8 TFL, 2 INTs, 3 FF)

Alabama (after 12 games):Rushing – Mark Ingram (146 carries for 816 yards, 5.6 avg., 11 TDs)Passing – Greg McElroy (209 of 296 for 2,767 yards, 19 TDs, 5 INTs)Receiving – Julio Jones (75 catches for 1,084 yards, 14.5 avg., 7 TDs)Tackles – Mark Barron (75 tackles, 54 solos, 21 assists, 3 interceptions, 9 passes defended)

CURRENT SPARTANS IN POSTSEASON BOWL GAMES –Career Stat LeadersRushing – Edwin Baker (1 game: 12 carries for 97 yards, 8.1 avg., 1 TD)Passing – Kirk Cousins (2 games: 17 of 32 for 256 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs)Receiving – Mark Dell (2 games: 6 catches for 67 yards, 11.2 avg., 0 TDs)Tackles – Greg Jones (3 games: 30 tackles, 18 solos, 12 assists, 3.0 TFL)

SPARTAN FOOTBALL QUICK FACTS



THIS WEEK’S POLLS (DEC. 5)ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rk. School Record1. Auburn (36) 13-02. Oregon (23) 12-03. TCU (1) 12-04. Wisconsin 11-15. Stanford 11-16. Ohio State 11-17. Michigan State 11-18. Arkansas 10-29. Oklahoma 11-210. Boise State 11-1 11. LSU 10-212. Virginia Tech 11-213. Nevada 12-114. Missouri 10-215. Alabama 9-316. Oklahoma State 10-217. Nebraska 10-318. Texas A&M 9-319. South Carolina 9-420. Utah 10-221. Mississippi State 8-422. West Virginia 9-323. Florida State 9-424. Hawaii 10-325. Connecticut 8-4

USA TODAY/COACHES

Rk. School Record1. Oregon (34) 12-02. Auburn (24) 13-0 3. TCU (1) 12-04. Wisconsin 11-15. Stanford 11-16. Ohio State 11-17. Michigan State 11-18. Arkansas 10-2 Oklahoma 11-210. Boise State 11-111. Virginia Tech 11-212. LSU 10-213. Oklahoma State 10-214. Missouri 10-215. Nevada 12-116. Nebraska 10-317. Texas A&M 9-318. Alabama 9-319. Utah 10-220. South Carolina 9-421. West Virginia 9-322. Mississippi State 8-423. Florida State 9-424. Central Florida 10-325. Hawaii 10-3 (First-place votes)Bold indicates MSU opponent

STAT COMPARISON – Michigan State AlabamaScoring 31.3 34.6 First Downs 20.0 21.8 Total Offense 406.7 435.6Rushing Yards 168.8 175.2 Passing Yards 237.8 260.3Time of Possession 30:45 30:38Third Down Conversions .375 .431Points Allowed 20.1 14.1Total Offense Allowed 337.8 296.0Rushing Yards Allowed 121.9 123.3Passing Yards Allowed 215.8 172.7

SPARTAN BOWL HISTORY –Michigan State is making its fourth-straight postseason bowl appearance for the first time since 1987-90, matching the longest bowl streak in school history. Mark Dantonio becomes the first coach in Michigan State history to earn a postseason bowl bid in each of his first four seasons.

Michigan State is making its 21st postseason bowl appearance overall, including its third trip to the Capital One Bowl (formerly known as Florida Citrus and Tangerine Bowls). The Spartans are 7-13 (.350) in bowl games, including a 1-1 record in previous Capital One Bowl appearances (defeated No. 10 Florida, 37-34, in 2000; lost to No. 16 Georgia, 24-12, in 2009). MSU has lost its last four postseason games, with the Spartans’ last bowl victory coming against Fresno State, 44-35, in the 2001 Silicon Valley Football Classic.

Seven of Michigan State’s last eight bowl opponents have been ranked in The Associated PressTop 25, including No. 15 Alabama in the 2011 Capital One Bowl, No. 16 Georgia in the 2009 Capital One Bowl, No. 14 Boston College in the 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, No. 22 Nebraska in the 2003 Alamo Bowl, No. 20 Fresno State in the 2001 Silicon Valley Football Classic, No. 10 Florida in the 2000 Florida Citrus Bowl and No. 21 Washington in the 1997 Aloha Bowl.

Here’s how Michigan State has fared in its 20 previous bowl games (MSU wins in bold type):

Date (Coach) Bowl Result Jan. 1, 1938 (Charles Bachman) Orange Auburn 6, MSU 0 Jan. 1, 1954 (Biggie Munn) Rose MSU 28, UCLA 20 Jan. 2, 1956 (Duffy Daugherty) Rose MSU 17, UCLA 14 Jan. 1, 1966 (Duffy Daugherty) Rose UCLA 14, MSU 12 Dec. 22, 1984 (George Perles) Cherry Army 10, MSU 6 Dec. 31, 1985 (George Perles) All-American Georgia Tech 17, MSU 14 Jan. 1, 1988 (George Perles) Rose MSU 20, USC 17 Jan. 1, 1989 (George Perles) Gator Georgia 34, MSU 27 Dec. 25, 1989 (George Perles) Aloha MSU 33, Hawaii 13 Dec. 31, 1990 (George Perles) Sun MSU 17, USC 16 Dec. 28, 1993 (George Perles) Liberty Louisville 18, MSU 7 Dec. 29, 1995 (Nick Saban) Independence LSU 45, MSU 26 Dec. 31, 1996 (Nick Saban) Sun Stanford 38, MSU 0 Dec. 25, 1997 (Nick Saban) Aloha Washington 51, MSU 23 Jan. 1, 2000 (Bobby Williams) Florida Citrus MSU 37, Florida 34 Dec. 31, 2001 (Bobby Williams) Silicon Valley MSU 44, Fresno State 35 Dec. 29, 2003 (John L. Smith) Alamo Nebraska 17, MSU 3 Dec. 28, 2007 (Mark Dantonio) Champs Sports Boston College 24, MSU 21 Jan. 1, 2009 (Mark Dantonio) Capital One Georgia 24, MSU 12 Jan. 2, 2010 (Mark Dantonio) Alamo Texas Tech 41, MSU 31



SPARTAN CAPITAL ONE BOWL FLASHBACKS –Michigan State is making its third appearance in the Capital One Bowl (formerly known as Florida Citrus and Tangerine Bowls). The Spartans have a 1-1 record in previous Capital One Bowl appearances (defeated No. 10 Florida, 37-34, in 2000; lost to No. 16 Georgia, 24-12, in 2009).

Jan. 1, 2000 | Florida Citrus Bowl: Paul Edinger kicked a 39-yard field goal as time expired to give No. 9 Michigan State a 37-34 victory over No. 10 Florida in the 2000 Florida Citrus Bowl. It marked Michigan State’s first New Year’s Day bowl victory since the 1988 Rose Bowl and it ended a four-game losing streak in postseason play. There were five lead changes in the contest. The Spartans opened the scoring as an eight-play, 36-yard drive resulted in a 46-yard field goal by Edinger. Florida took a 7-3 lead as Travis Taylor scored on a 12-yard toss from Doug Johnson. Michigan State jumped out to a 17-7 lead in the second quarter on Bill Burke’s 37-yard TD strike to Plaxico Burress and a 24-yard fumble return by T.J. Turner. The Gators pulled to within 17-14 on Johnson’s 8-yard TD pass to Taylor. Edinger’s second field goal, a 20-yarder, gave the Spartans a 20-14 lead, but Johnson scored on a 1-yard sneak to put Florida ahead at the half, 21-20. Burke directed a 10-play, 84-yard drive late in the third quarter, hooking up with Burress for a 21-yard scoring pass as MSU grabbed a 26-21 lead. Florida built a 34-26 lead on Johnson’s third TD pass toTaylor, a 39-yarder, and Rob Gillespie’s 2-yard TD run. Michigan State rallied to tie the score at 34 early in the fourth quarter as Burke found Burress alone in the end zone for a 30-yard completion and hit Gari Scott for the two-point conversion. Lloyd Clemons’ 8-yard run on third-and-2 set up Edinger’s game-winning kick from the Florida 22.

Jan. 1, 2009 | Capital One Bowl: Matthew Stafford completed 20-of-31 throws for 250 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 16 Georgia to a 24-12 victory over No. 19 Michigan State in the 2009 Capital One Bowl. Michigan State took the opening kickoff and drove the ball to the Georgia 39-yard line, but Dwayne Holmes was stopped short of a first down on a fake punt. The Bulldogs responded with an eight-play, 48-yard drive of their own and took a 3-0 lead on Blair Walsh’s 32-yard field goal with 9:26 left in the first quarter. Georgia’s second possession resulted in a turnover, as Kendell Davis-Clark returned his first career interception 24 yards to set up Brett Swenson’s 20-yard field goal that tied the score at 3 with 4:50 to play in the opening quarter. The Spartans forced two turnovers in the first quarter but managed to produce only a field goal. Late in the first half, another Georgia miscue – a mishandled snap by punter Brian Mimbs – gave the Spartans great field position at the UGA 40. However, Michigan State had to settle for a 32-yard field goal from Swenson and a 6-3 halftime lead after Brian Hoyer was sacked by Jarius Wynn for a 5-yard loss on a third-and-6 play from the Bulldog 10. Georgia’s offense came to life in the second half, as Stafford connected on 14-of-17 passes for 179 yards and three scores. Stafford capped off a10-play, 96-yard drive with a 35-yard TD strike to Michael Moore as the Bulldogs took the lead for good at 10-6 with 3:31 remaining in the third quarter. Prince Miller’s 38-yard punt return plus a 15-yard personal-foul penalty set up Stafford’s second scoring pass, a 21-yarder to Aron White with 0:09 to play in the third quarter to build a 17-6 advantage. Early in the fourth quarter, Michigan State pulled to within 17-12 as Javon Ringer finished off a 10-play, 54-yard drive with a 1-yard plunge for his school-record 22nd TD run of the season. Georgia answered with an 11-play, 67-yard drive and iced the game on Stafford’s 21-yard TD toss to Knowshon Moreno, who made the grab over Greg Jones at the front corner of the end zone. The Bulldog defense held Michigan State to a season-low 236 total yards, including just 31 yards on 34 rushing attempts.

JOE TATE NAMED HONORARY CAPTAIN –Marine 2nd Lt. Joe Tate, who recently completed a seven-month tour of duty in Afghanistan, has been selected honorary captain for the 2011 Capital One Bowl against Alabama. Tate will address the team during the pre-game meal and join the captains at midfield for the coin toss. He previ-ously served as the honorary captain for Michigan State’s 37-20 victory at Northwestern in 2008.

A four-year letterwinner for the Spartans from 2000-03, Tate made 29 career starts, including 23 straight at left guard.

JOHNNY ADAMS (R-So., Cornerback)• Coaches’ All-Big Ten (second team)• Media All-Big Ten (honorable mention)• Rivals.com All-Big Ten (second team)• Phil Steele All-Big Ten (second team)

DENICOS ALLEN (R-Fr., Linebacker)• Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week (Nov. 20 vs. Purdue)

EDWIN BAKER (So., Running Back)• CollegeFootballNews.com All-Sophomore (second team)• Media All-Big Ten (first team)• Coaches’ All-Big Ten (honorable mention)• CollegeFootballNews.com All-Big Ten (first team).• Phil Steele All-Big Ten (second team)• MSU Danziger Award (Outstanding Detroit-Area Player)• Midseason addition to Doak Walker Award Watch List (nation’s top running back)• Midseason addition to Maxwell Award Watch List (nation’s outstanding collegiate player)• College Football Performance Awards National Run-ning Back of the Week (Sept. 11 vs. Florida Atlantic)

DAVID BARRENT (R-Fr., Offensive Tackle)• Academic All-Big Ten

AARON BATES (Sr., Punter)• SI.com All-American (second team)• Media All-Big Ten (first team)• Coaches’ All-Big Ten (second team)• Rivals.com All-Big Ten (second team)• Phil Steele All-Big Ten (first team)• Academic All-Big Ten• MSU Downtown Coaches Club Award – Outstanding Senior Special Teams• MSU Potsy Ross Award (Top Scholar-Athlete)• MSU Captain’s Award• Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week (Oct. 23 vs. Northwestern)• Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week (Sept. 18 vs. Notre Dame)

LE’VEON BELL (Fr., Running Back)• ESPN.com Big Ten All-Freshman Team All-Big Ten• Rivals.com Big Ten All-Freshman Team All-Big Ten• Midseason addition to Doak Walker Award Watch List (nation’s top running back)• Big Ten Freshman of the Week (Sept. 18 vs. Notre Dame)• Big Ten Freshman of the Week (Sept. 4 vs. Western Michigan)

NICK BENDZUCK (Sr.-5, Fullback)• Academic All-Big Ten

MAX BULLOUGH (Fr., Linebacker)• ESPN.com Big Ten All-Freshman Team All-Big Ten

LARRY CAPER (So., Running Back)• Academic All-Big Ten

DAN CONROY (So., Kicker)• Coaches’ All-Big Ten (first team)• Media All-Big Ten (first team)• Rivals.com All-Big Ten (first team)• CollegeFootballNews.com All-Big Ten (first team)• MSU Tommy Love Award (Most Improved Player)• College Football Performance Awards National Place-kicker of the Week (Oct. 16 vs. Illinois)• Named one of the Lou Groza Award’s Top Three Stars of the Week (Oct. 16 vs. Illinois)• CFPA National Placekicker of the Week (Sept. 11 vs. Florida Atlantic)• Named one of the Lou Groza Award’s Top Three Stars of the Week (Sept. 11 vs. Florida Atlantic)

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2010 HONOR ROLLDAN CONROY [continued]• Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week (Sept. 11 vs. Florida Atlantic)

KIRK COUSINS (Jr., Quarterback)• Coaches’ All-Big Ten (honorable mention)• Media All-Big Ten (honorable mention)• Phil Steele All-Big Ten (third team)• Academic All-Big Ten• Big Ten Sportsmanship Award (MSU recipient)• One of 16 semifinalists for the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award• MSU Outstanding Underclass Back Award (Offense)• MSU Clarence J. Underwood Jr. Sportsmanship Award• MSU Captain’s Award• Rivals.com Big Ten Player of the Week (Nov. 27 vs. Penn State)• Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week (Oct. 23 vs. Northwestern)• Named to Allstate AFCA Good Works Team (community service award)• Named to the 2010 Manning Award Watch List (top collegiate quarterback)

B.J. CUNNINGHAM (Jr., Wide Receiver)• Media All-Big Ten (honorable mention)

MARK DELL (Sr., Wide Receiver)• Coaches’ All-Big Ten (honorable mention)• Media All-Big Ten (honorable mention)• Phil Steele All-Big Ten (third team)• MSU Downtown Coaches Club Award – Outstanding Senior Offense

JOHN DEYO (So., Offensive Tackle)• Academic All-Big Ten

KYLER ELSWORTH (R-Fr., Linebacker)• MSU Jim Adams Award (Unsung Hero) – Scout Team Defense

JOEL FOREMAN (Jr., Offensive Guard)• Rivals.com All-Big Ten (second team)• Phil Steele All-American (third team)• Coaches’ All-Big Ten (honorable mention)• Media All-Big Ten (honorable mention)• Phil Steele All-Big Ten (second team)• Academic All-Big Ten• MSU Outstanding Underclass Lineman Award (Offense)

DAN FRANCE (R-Fr., Defensive Tackle)• Academic All-Big Ten

CHARLIE GANTT (Sr.-5, Tight End)• SI.com All-American (honorable mention)• Media All-Big Ten (second team)• Coaches’ All-Big Ten (honorable mention)• Phil Steele All-Big Ten (second team)• MSU Up Front Award (Outstanding Offensive Lineman)• John Mackey Tight End of the Week (Nov. 27 vs. Penn State)• Named to the Mackey Award Midseason Watch List (nation’s top tight end)• Listed among Big Ten workout warriors by ESPN.com’s Adam Rittenberg

ERIC GORDON (Sr.-5, Linebacker)• Coaches’ All-Big Ten (second team)• Media All-Big Ten (second team)• Rivals.com All-Big Ten (second team)• Phil Steele All-Big Ten (second team)• CollegeFootballNews.com All-Big Ten (first team)• MSU Downtown Coaches Club Award – Outstanding Senior Defense• MSU Iron Man Award (Strength & Conditioning)• Listed among Big Ten workout warriors by ESPN.com’s Adam Rittenberg

Tate, a second-team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches as a senior, was a model of consistency in 2003, grading out 90 percent or better in all 12 regular-season games. He ranked third on the team in pancake blocks with 37 and permitted only 1.5 sacks in over 450 passing plays. Tate played a near-perfect game vs. Indiana, scoring a career-best 99 percent including three pancakes. He graded 97 percent each vs. Minnesota and Michigan.

The Southfield, Mich., native spent two years as a graduate assistant in MSU’s strength and conditioning program before joining the Marine Corps.

DANTONIO NO STRANGER TO POSTSEASON PLAY –Mark Dantonio is making his 19th appearance in postseason play (as a graduate assistant, as-sistant coach or head coach), including four NCAA I-AA playoff and 15 bowl games. Dantonio has compiled a 6-8 record (.429) in bowl games.

Dantonio becomes the first coach in Michigan State history to earn a postseason bowl bid in each of his first four seasons.

Here are the results of Dantonio’s 14 previous postseason bowl appearances:

Season Bowl Opponent (Result) Ohio State – graduate assistant (1-1) 1983 Fiesta Pittsburgh (W, 28-23) 1984 Rose USC (L, 17-20) Kansas – defensive secondary coach (1-0) 1992 Aloha BYU (W, 23-20) Michigan State – defensive secondary coach (1-3) 1995 Independence LSU (L, 26-45) 1996 Sun Stanford (L, 0-38) 1997 Aloha Washington (L 23-51) 1999 Florida Citrus Florida (W, 37-34) Ohio State – defensive coordinator (2-1) 2001 Outback South Carolina (L, 28-31) 2002* Fiesta Miami-Fla. (2OT: W, 31-24) 2003 Fiesta Kansas State (W, 35-28) * National Champions Cincinnati – head coach (1-0) 2004 Fort Worth Marshall (W, 32-14) Michigan State – head coach (0-3) 2007 Champs Sports Boston College (L, 21-24) 2009 Capital One Georgia (L, 12-24) 2010 Alamo Texas Tech (L, 31-41)

SPARTANS vs. SEC TEAMS –Michigan State has compiled a 5-7-1 record (.423) against current members of the Southeastern Conference (0-1 vs. Auburn, 1-0 vs. Florida, 0-2 vs. Georgia, 2-2 vs. Kentucky, 0-1 vs. LSU, and 2-1-1 vs. Mississippi State). The Spartans are 1-4 in postseason bowl games against SEC teams.

Here’s a closer look at Michigan State’s five previous postseason bowl games vs. SEC teams:

Date Opponent MSU Result Site (Bowl) Jan. 1, 1938 Auburn L, 0-6 Miami, Fla. (Orange) Jan. 1, 1989 Georgia L, 27-34 Jacksonville, Fla. (Gator) Dec. 29, 1995 LSU L, 26-45 Shreveport, La. (Independence) Jan. 1, 2000 Florida W, 37-34 Orlando, Fla. (Florida Citrus) Jan. 1, 2009 Georgia L, 12-24 Orlando, Fla. (Capital One)



SPARTANS TOUGH IN NON-CONFERENCE GAMES –Michigan State has compiled a 36-14 record (.720) in games played against non-conference op-ponents since 1999. Mark Dantonio is 13-6 (.684) against non-conference opponents, including an 11-1 record in Spartan Stadium. Overall, the Spartans have won 19 of their last 26 non-league games. Here’s a look at Michigan State’s non-conference results since 1999:

Date Opponent MSU Result Site Sept. 25, 2010 Northern Colorado W, 45-7 Spartan Stadium Sept. 18, 2010 Notre Dame W, 34-31 (OT) Spartan Stadium Sept. 11, 2010 Florida Atlantic W, 30-17 Detroit, Mich. Sept. 4, 2010 Western Michigan W, 38-14 Spartan Stadium Jan. 2, 2010 Texas Tech L, 31-41 San Antonio, Texas Nov. 7, 2009 Western Michigan W, 49-14 Spartan Stadium Sept. 19, 2009 Notre Dame L, 30-33 South Bend, Ind. Sept. 12, 2009 Central Michigan L, 27-29 Spartan Stadium Sept. 5, 2009 Montana State W, 44-3 Spartan Stadium Jan. 1, 2009 Georgia L, 12-24 Orlando, Fla. Sept. 20, 2008 Notre Dame W, 23-7 Spartan Stadium Sept. 13, 2008 Florida Atlantic W, 17-0 Spartan Stadium Sept. 6, 2008 Eastern Michigan W, 42-10 Spartan Stadium Aug. 30, 2008 California L, 31-38 Berkeley, Calif. Dec. 28, 2007 Boston College L, 21-24 Orlando, Fla. Sept. 22, 2007 Notre Dame W, 31-14 South Bend, Ind. Sept. 15, 2007 Pittsburgh W, 17-13 Spartan Stadium Sept. 8, 2007 Bowling Green W, 28-17 Spartan Stadium Sept. 1, 2007 UAB W, 55-18 Spartan Stadium Sept. 23, 2006 Notre Dame L, 37-40 Spartan Stadium Sept. 16, 2006 Pittsburgh W, 38-23 Pittsburgh, Pa. Sept. 9, 2006 Eastern Michigan W, 52-20 Spartan Stadium Sept. 2, 2006 Idaho W, 27-17 Spartan Stadium Sept. 17, 2005 Notre Dame W, 44-41 (OT) South Bend, Ind. Sept. 10, 2005 Hawaii W, 42-14 Spartan Stadium Sept. 3, 2005 Kent State W, 49-14 Spartan Stadium Dec. 4, 2004 Hawaii L, 38-41 Honolulu, Hawaii Sept. 18, 2004 Notre Dame L, 24-31 Spartan Stadium Sept. 11, 2004 Central Michigan W, 24-7 Spartan Stadium Sept. 4, 2004 Rutgers L, 14-19 Piscataway, N.J. Dec. 29, 2003 Nebraska L, 3-17 San Antonio, Texas Sept. 20, 2003 Notre Dame W, 22-16 South Bend, Ind. Sept. 13, 2003 Louisiana Tech L, 19-20 Spartan Stadium Sept. 6, 2003 Rutgers W, 44-28 Spartan Stadium Aug. 30, 2003 Western Michigan W, 26-21 Spartan Stadium Sept. 21, 2002 Notre Dame L, 17-21 Spartan Stadium Sept. 14, 2002 California L, 22-46 Spartan Stadium Sept. 7, 2002 Rice W, 27-10 Spartan Stadium Aug. 31, 2002 Eastern Michigan W, 56-7 Spartan Stadium Dec. 31, 2001 Fresno State W, 44-35 San Jose, Calif. Dec. 1, 2001 Missouri W, 55-7 Spartan Stadium Sept. 22, 2001 Notre Dame W, 17-10 South Bend, Ind. Sept. 8, 2001 Central Michigan W, 35-21 Spartan Stadium Sept. 23, 2000 Notre Dame W, 27-21 Spartan Stadium Sept. 16, 2000 Missouri W, 13-10 Columbia, Mo. Sept. 9, 2000 Marshall W, 34-24 Spartan Stadium Jan. 1, 2000 Florida W, 37-34 Orlando, Fla. Sept. 18, 1999 Notre Dame W, 23-13 South Bend, Ind. Sept. 11, 1999 Eastern Michigan W, 51-7 Spartan Stadium Sept. 2, 1999 Oregon W, 27-20 Spartan Stadium

2010 HONOR ROLL

GREG JONES (Sr., Linebacker)• Associated Press All-American (first team)• FWAA All-American (first team)• Walter Camp All-American (first team)• AFCA All-American (first team)• Sporting News All-American (first team)• SI.com All-American (first team)• CBSSports.com All-American (first team)• Scout.com All-American (first team)• Phil Steele All-American (first team)• Coaches’ All-Big Ten (first team)• Media All-Big Ten (first team)• Rivals.com All-Big Ten (first team)• Phil Steele All-Big Ten (first team)• CollegeFootballNews.com All-Big Ten (first team)• One of 15 semifinalists for the Butkus Award (top collegiate linebacker)• One of 12 semifinalists for the Lombardi Award (college lineman of the year)• One of 23 quarterfinalists for the Lott IMPACT Trophy (Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year)• MSU Governor’s Award (Most Valuable Player)• MSU Captain’s Award• Walter Camp Football Foundation National Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 16 vs. Illinois)• Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 16 vs. Illinois)• Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 25 vs. Northern Colorado)• Rated as the Big Ten’s “hardest hitter” for the second year in a row by Sporting News

NATE KLATT (R-Fr., Center)• Academic All-Big Ten

ISAIAH LEWIS (Fr., Free Safety)• Rivals.com Big Ten All-Freshman Team All-Big Ten

KESHAWN MARTIN (Jr., Wide Receiver/Kick Returner)• Rivals.com All-Big Ten (first-team punt returner)• Phil Steele All-Big Ten (first-team punt returner)• CollegeFootballNews.com All-Big Ten (first-team punt returner)• College Football Performance Awards National Punt Returner of the Week (Oct. 2 vs. Wisconsin)• Big Ten Special Teams of the Week (Oct. 2 vs. Wisconsin)• Named one of “Paul Hornung’s Most Versatile Per-formances of the Week” (Sept. 11 vs. Florida Atlantic)• Named to the watch list for the inaugural Paul Hornung Award, presented to the nation’s most versatile player

ANDREW MAXWELL (R-Fr., Quarterback)• Academic All-Big Ten

KEVIN MUMA (R-Fr., Kicker)• Academic All-Big Ten• College Football Performance Awards National Kickoff Specialist of the Week (Oct. 16 vs. Illinois)

KEITH MUMPHERY (Fr., Wide Receiver)• MSU Jim Adams Award (Unsung Hero) – Scout Team Offense

COLIN NEELY (Sr.-5, Defensive End)• Phil Steele All-Big Ten (third team)

KEITH NICHOL (Jr., Wide Receiver)• Academic All-Big Ten

TRENTON ROBINSON (Jr., Free Safety)• Coaches’ All-Big Ten (second team)• Media All-Big Ten (honorable mention)• Phil Steele All-Big Ten (second team)• MSU Outstanding Underclass Back Award (Defense)• Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 9 vs. Michigan



UPSET SPECIALS –Michigan State is 20-30 (.400) in its last 50 games against teams ranked in the Associated Press Top 25.

With consecutive wins over No. 11 Wisconsin and No. 18 Michigan in 2010, Michigan State defeated ranked teams on back-to-back Saturdays for the first time since 1974 (Nov. 2 vs. No. 20 Wisconsin; Nov. 9 vs. No. 1 Ohio State). It also marked the first time MSU defeated ranked teams in back-to-back games since the 1999 season (Nov. 20 vs. No. 13 Penn State and Jan. 1, 2000, vs. No. 10 Florida). Sixteen of those 20 wins over ranked teams have come while Michigan State was unranked or ranked below its opponent. Nine of the last 19 games against AP Top 25 teams have been decided by nine points or less. Under head coach Mark Dantonio, Michigan State has defeated five ranked opponents: No. 18 (AP)/No. 17 (USA TODAY/Coaches Poll) Michigan and No. 11 (AP)/No. 9 (USA TODAY) Wisconsin in 2010; No. 22 (AP) Michigan in 2009; No. 22 (USA TODAY) Northwestern in 2008; and No. 22 (USA TODAY) Penn State in 2007.

Since 1998, Michigan State is 8-8 (.500) against teams ranked in the AP Top 10, including a 5-3 record (.625) in games played in Spartan Stadium.

Here’s a look at Michigan State’s last 50 games against AP Top 25 teams (MSU wins in bold type):

Date Result (Associated Press Ranking) Site Oct. 30, 2010 No. 18 Iowa 37, MSU 6 Iowa City Oct. 9, 2010 No. 17 MSU 34, No. 18 Michigan 17 Ann Arbor Oct. 2, 2010 No. 24 MSU 34, No. 11 Wisconsin 24 East Lansing Nov. 21, 2009 No. 13 Penn State 42, MSU 14 East Lansing Oct. 24, 2009 No. 7 Iowa 15, MSU 13 East Lansing Oct. 3, 2009 MSU 26, No. 22 Michigan 20 (OT) East Lansing Jan. 1, 2009 No. 16 Georgia 24, No. 19 MSU 12 Orlando Nov. 22, 2008 No. 7 Penn State 49, MSU 18 State College Oct. 18, 2008 No. 12 Ohio State 45, MSU 7 East Lansing Dec. 28, 2007 No. 14 Boston College 24, MSU 21 Orlando Nov. 3, 2007 No. 15 Michigan 28, MSU 24 East Lansing Oct. 20, 2007 No. 1 Ohio State 24, MSU 17 Columbus Sept. 29, 2007 No. 9 Wisconsin 37, MSU 34 Madison Oct. 14, 2006 No. 1 Ohio State 38, MSU 7 East Lansing Oct. 7, 2006 No. 6 Michigan 31, MSU 13 Ann Arbor Sept. 23, 2006 No. 12 Notre Dame 40, MSU 37 East Lansing Nov. 19, 2005 No. 5 Penn State 31, MSU 22 East Lansing Oct. 15, 2005 No. 15 Ohio State 35, No. 16 MSU 24 Columbus Sept. 17, 2005 MSU 44, No. 10 Notre Dame 41 (OT) South Bend Nov. 13, 2004 MSU 49, No. 4 Wisconsin 14 East Lansing Oct. 30, 2004 No. 12 Michigan 45, MSU 37 (3 OT) Ann Arbor Oct. 16, 2004 MSU 51, No. 19 Minnesota 17 East Lansing Dec. 29, 2003 No. 22 Nebraska 17, MSU 3 San Antonio Nov. 8, 2003 No. 7 Ohio State 33, No. 14 MSU 23 Columbus Nov. 1, 2003 No. 11 Michigan 27, No. 9 MSU 20 East Lansing Oct. 18, 2003 No. 15 MSU 44, No. 25 Minnesota 38 Minneapolis Sept. 27, 2003 MSU 20, No. 13 Iowa 10 East Lansing Nov. 23, 2002 No. 15 Penn State 61, MSU 7 State College Nov. 2, 2002 No. 15 Michigan 49, MSU 3 Ann Arbor Oct. 12, 2002 No. 17 Iowa 44, MSU 16 Iowa City Sept. 21, 2002 No. 12 Notre Dame 21, MSU 17 East Lansing Dec. 31, 2001 MSU 44, No. 20 Fresno State 35 San Jose Nov. 3, 2001 MSU 26, No. 6 Michigan 24 East Lansing Sept. 29, 2001 No. 16 Northwestern 27, No. 23 MSU 26 Evanston

2010 HONOR ROLL

JOSH ROUSE (Sr.-5, Fullback)• MSU Biggie Munn Award (Most Inspirational Player)

CHRIS D. RUCKER (Jr., Cornerback)• MSU Doug Weaver Oil Can Award (Team Humorist)

CHRIS L. RUCKER (Sr., Cornerback)• Coaches’ All-Big Ten (second team)• Media All-Big Ten (honorable mention)• Rivals.com All-Big Ten (second team)

ETHAN RUHLAND (So., Offensive Guard)• Academic All-Big Ten

ALEX SHACKLETON (Sr.-5, Long Snapper)• MSU Football Players Association’s Community Service & Outreach Award (Senior)

JOHN STIPEK (Sr.-5, Center)• MSU Tommy Love Award (Most Improved Player)

JEREL WORTHY (So., Defensive Tackle)• CollegeFootballNews.com All-Sophomore (second team)• Coaches’ All-Big Ten (honorable mention)• Media All-Big Ten (honorable mention)• Phil Steele All-Big Ten (third team)• MSU Outstanding Underclass Lineman Award (Defense)

D.J. YOUNG (Sr.-5, Offensive Tackle)• Coaches’ All-Big Ten (second team)• Media All-Big Ten (honorable mention)• Rivals.com All-Big Ten (second team)• Phil Steele All-Big Ten (second team)• MSU President’s Award – Perseverance (Senior Lineman)

MARK DANTONIO (Head Coach)• CBSSports.com National Coach of the Year• Rivals.com National Coach of the Year• Scout.com National Coach of the Year• One of nine finalists for Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award• One of 10 finalists for Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award• One of eight finalists for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award• AFCA Region 3 Coach of the Year• Dave McClain (Big Ten) Coach of the Year• Sporting News Big Ten Coach of the Year• Rivals.com Big Ten Coach of the Year

DON TREADWELL (Offensive Coordinator)• Nominated for the Broyles Award (nation’s outstanding assistant coach)• Rivals.com National Coordinator of the Week (Oct. 2 vs. Wisconsin)

PAT NARDUZZI (Defensive Coordinator)• Rivals.com National Coordinator of the Week (Oct. 9 vs. Michigan)



Sept. 22, 2001 MSU 17, No. 23 Notre Dame 10 South Bend Nov. 11, 2000 MSU 30, No. 9 Purdue 10 East Lansing Nov. 4, 2000 No. 16 Ohio State 27, MSU 13 Columbus Oct. 21, 2000 No. 16 Michigan 14, MSU 0 Ann Arbor Sept. 23, 2000 No. 23 MSU 27, No. 16 Notre Dame 21 East Lansing Jan. 1, 2000 No. 9 MSU 37, No. 10 Florida 34 Orlando Nov. 20, 1999 No. 15 MSU 35, No. 13 Penn State 28 East Lansing Nov. 6, 1999 No. 19 MSU 23, No. 20 Ohio State 7 East Lansing Date Result (Associated Press Ranking) Site Oct. 23, 1999 No. 17 Wisconsin 40, No. 11 MSU 10 Madison Oct. 16, 1999 No. 20 Purdue 52, No. 5 MSU 28 West Lafayette Oct. 9, 1999 No. 11 MSU 34, No. 3 Michigan 31 East Lansing Sept. 18, 1999 MSU 23, No. 24 Notre Dame 13 South Bend Nov. 28, 1998 No. 23 Penn State 51, MSU 28 State College Nov. 7, 1998 MSU 28, No. 1 Ohio State 24 Columbus Sept. 12, 1998 MSU 45, No. 10 Notre Dame 23 East Lansing Aug. 29, 1998 No. 15 Colorado State 23, No. 23 MSU 16 East Lansing

(Note: For a complete list of all-time results against ranked opponents, please refer to pages 132-134 in the 2010 MSU Football Media Guide.)

SPARTANS FROM THE SUNSHINE STATE –Michigan State’s 2010-11 postseason roster features three players from Florida: red-shirt fresh-man defensive end Denzel Drone (Plant City/Plant City High School), red-shirt freshman strong safety Jarius Jones (Tampa/Wharton) and junior wide receiver Cam Martin (Tampa/H.B. Plant).

SPARTANS FROM THE SUNSHINE STATE, PART II –In 114 seasons, Florida has provided the Michigan State football program with 63 letterwinners, including four first-team All-Americans: cornerback James Burroughs (Pahokee, 1977-81), place-kicker Paul Edinger (Lakeland, 1996-99), wide receiver/kick returner Herb Haygood (Sarasota,1998-2001) and running back Lorenzo White (Fort Lauderdale, 1984-87).

Other notable Floridians who have worn the Spartan football uniform include: cornerback Amp Campbell (Sarasota, 1996-99), running back Sedrick Irvin (Miami, 1996-98), linebacker Carlos Jenkins (Boynton Beach, 1987-90), quarterback Bobby McAllister (Pompano Beach, 1985-88), wide receiver Gari Scott (Lake Park, 1996-99), defensive tackle Josh Shaw (Fort Lauderdale, 1998-2001), placekicker Brett Swenson (Pompano Beach, 2006-09), cornerback Jeremy Ware (Fort Myers, 2008-09) and safety Thomas Wright (Lake Wales, 1999-2002).

SPARTANS MAKE THIRD TRIP TO ORLANDO IN LAST FOUR YEARS –The 2011 Capital One Bowl marks Michigan State’s 10th football trip to Florida, but its third trip to Orlando in the last four years (2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 and 2011 Capital One Bowls). The Spartans are 1-8 in games played in Florida, including a 1-4 record in postseason bowl games. Six of those nine games have been decided by seven points or less.

Here’s a breakdown of Michigan State’s nine previous appearances in the Sunshine State:

Date Opponent MSU Result Site Jan. 1, 2009 Georgia L, 12-24 Orlando (Capital One Bowl) Dec. 28, 2007 Boston College L, 21-24 Orlando (Champs Sports Bowl) Jan. 1, 2000 Florida W, 37-34 Orlando (Florida Citrus Bowl) Jan. 1, 1989 Georgia L, 27-34 Jacksonville (Gator Bowl) Sept. 24, 1988 Florida State L, 7-30 Tallahassee Sept. 25, 1982 Miami-Fla. L, 22-25 Miami Nov. 20, 1959 Miami-Fla. L, 13-18 Miami Nov. 23, 1945 Miami-Fla. L, 7-21 Miami Jan. 1, 1938 Auburn L, 0-6 Miami (Orange Bowl)

CAREER RECORDS

PASS ATTEMPTS1. Jeff Smoker (2000-03) 1,1502. Brian Hoyer (2005-08) 8963. Drew Stanton (2003-06) 8464. Ed Smith (1976-78) 7895. Dave Yarema (1982-86) 7676. Bill Burke (1996-99) 7667. Jim Miller (1990-93) 7468. Kirk Cousins (2008-10) 691

PASS COMPLETIONS1. Jeff Smoker (2000-03) 6852. Drew Stanton (2003-06) 5433. Brian Hoyer (2005-08) 5004. Jim Miller (1990-93) 4675. Dave Yarema (1982-86) 4646. Kirk Cousins (2008-10) 446

PASS COMPLETION PERCENTAGE1. Kirk Cousins (446-691; 2008-10) .6452. Drew Stanton (543-846; 2003-06) .6423. Jim Miller (467-746; 1990-93) .6264. Dan Enos (297-478; 1987-90) .6215. Todd Schultz (360-593; 1994-97) .6076. Tony Banks (301-496; 1994-95) .607

PASSING YARDS1. Jeff Smoker (2000-03) 8,9322. Drew Stanton (2003-06) 6,5243. Brian Hoyer (2005-08) 6,1594. Dave Yarema (1982-86) 5,8095. Ed Smith (1976-78) 5,7066. Kirk Cousins (2008-10) 5,695

TOUCHDOWN PASSES1. Jeff Smoker (2000-03) 612. Bill Burke (1996-99) 463. Dave Yarema (1982-86) 444. Ed Smith (1976-78) 435. Drew Stanton (2003-06) 426. Kirk Cousins (2008-10) 41

PASSING EFFICIENCY RATING1. Kirk Cousins (2008-10) 147.92. Gene Glick (1946-49) 142.33. Earl Morrall (1953-55) 140.54. Drew Stanton (2003-06) 138.75. Jim Ninowski (1955-57) 136.0

TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS1. Jeff Smoker (2000-03) 8,7142. Drew Stanton (2002-06) 8,0363. Brian Hoyer (2004-08) 5,9304. Kirk Cousins (2008-10) 5,663

UPDATED MSU RECORD BOOK




CAREER RECORDS

RECEPTIONS1. Matt Trannon (2003-06) 1482. Andre Rison (1985-88) 1463. B.J. Cunningham (2008-10) 1394. Courtney Hawkins (1988-91) 1385. Charles Rogers (2001-02) 1356. Gari Scott (1996-99) 1347. Jerramy Scott (2002-06) 133 Chris Baker (1998-2001) 1339. Mark Dell (2007-10) 131 Plaxico Burress (1998-99) 131

RECEIVING YARDS1. Andre Rison (1985-88) 2,9922. Charles Rogers (2001-02) 2,8213. Kirk Gibson (1975-78) 2,3474. Courtney Hawkins (1988-91) 2,2105. Plaxico Burress (1998-99) 2,1556. Mark Dell (2007-10) 2,1097. Gari Scott (1996-99) 2,0958. Eugene Byrd (1975-76, 1978-79) 2,0829. Mark Ingram (1983-86) 1,94410. Derrick Mason (1993-96) 1,91411. Gene Washington (1964-66) 1,85712. Mill Coleman (1991-94) 1,81313. B.J. Cunningham (2008-10) 1,780

TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS1. Charles Rogers (2001-02) 272. Kirk Gibson (1975-78) 243. Plaxico Burress (1998-99) 20 Andre Rison (1985-88) 205. Gari Scott (1996-99) 186. Gene Washington (1964-66) 167. Eugene Byrd (1975-76, 1978-79) 158. Mark Ingram (1983-86) 14 Bob Carey (1949-51) 1410. B.J. Cunningham (2008-10) 13 Chris Baker (1998-2001) 13 Daryl Turner (1980-83) 1313. Mark Dell (2007-10) 12 Courtney Hawkins (1988-91) 12 Otis Grant (1979-82) 12 TACKLES1. Dan Bass (1976-79) 5412. Percy Snow (1986-89) 4733. Greg Jones (2007-10) 4574. Ike Reese (1994-97) 4205. Josh Thornhill (1998-2001) 3956. Chuck Bullough (1988-91) 3917. Ronald Stanley (2001-04) 3688. Sorie Kanu (1995-98) 3659. Aric Morris (1996-99) 35010. Thomas Wright (1999-2002) 34611. Tim Moore (1984-87) 33212. Jim Morrissey (1981-84) 32913. Eric Gordon (2007-10) 327 Reggie Garnett (1993-96) 327

TACKLES FOR LOSS1. Julian Peterson (1998-99) 482. Greg Jones (2007-10) 44.5

WINNINGEST SENIOR CLASS SEEKS BOWL VICTORY –Seventeen seniors will make their final appearance in a Spartan uniform on Jan. 1, 2011, against Alabama in the Capital One Bowl. This senior class has helped Michigan State to a combined record of 33-18 (.647), including four straight postseason bowl appearances (2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Valero Alamo Bowl and 2011 Capital One Bowl). The 33 wins are the most ever recorded by a senior class in MSU’s 114-year football history (previous record: 31 by Class of 1990).

The Class of 2010 includes punter Aaron Bates (New Concord, Ohio), fullback Nick Bendzuck (Strongsville, Ohio), safety Josh Bodell (Frankfort, Mich.), offensive tackle J’Michael Deane (Toronto, Ontario), wide receiver Mark Dell (Farmington Hills, Mich.), tight end Charlie Gantt (Farmington Hills, Mich.), linebacker Eric Gordon (Traverse City, Mich.), safety Marcus Hyde (Fostoria, Ohio), safety Jesse Johnson (Durand, Mich.), linebacker Greg Jones (Cincinnati, Ohio), linebacker Jon Misch (Waterford, Mich.), defensive end Colin Neely (Bethlehem, Pa.), fullback Josh Rouse (Newton, Conn.), cornerback Chris L. Rucker (Warren, Ohio), snapper Alex Shackleton (Breckenridge, Colo.), center John Stipek (Macomb Township, Mich.) and offensive tackle D.J. Young (Lansing, Mich.).

Winningest Senior Classes in MSU Football History (based on total wins) Rank Senior Class (Years) Four-Year Record (Winning Pct.) 1. 2010 (2007-10) 33-18 (.647) 2. 1990 (1987-90) 31-14-3 (.677) 3. 1955 (1952-55) 30-8 (.789) 1954 (1951-54) 30-7 (.811) 1906 (1903-06) 30-6-3 (.808)

BIG TEN/NCAA STAT LEADERS –Here’s a glance at how Michigan State ranks among the Big Ten and NCAA stat leaders in 2010:

Category Stat Avg. Big Ten NCAARushing Offense 168.8 5th 40thPassing Offense 237.8 4th 44th Total Offense 406.7 4th 38th Scoring Offense 31.3 5th 39th Rushing Defense 121.9 3rd 21st Passing Defense 215.8 7th 60th Total Defense 337.8 4th 31st Scoring Defense 20.1 3rd 26th Passing Efficiency 152.4 4th 18th Pass Efficiency Defense 117.0 3rd 33rd Turnover Margin +0.5 t-4th t-26th Net Punting 38.2 2nd 26th Punt Returns 12.9 1st 16th Kickoff Returns 18.8 11th 110th

NCAA STAT LEADERS –Here’s a glance at how Michigan State ranks among the NCAA individual stat leaders in 2010:

Individual Statistics (Top 50)Rushing: Edwin Baker (21st at 98.9 rushing yards per game)Passing Efficiency: Kirk Cousins (19th with 153.5 rating)Interceptions: Trenton Robinson (t-33rd at 0.3 interceptions per game)Punting: Aaron Bates (10th with 45.2-yard average)Punt Returns: Keshawn Martin (11th at 14.2 yards per return)Field Goals: Dan Conroy (t-36th at 1.3 field goals made per game)



DANTONIO EARNS BIG TEN & NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR HONORS –Mark Dantonio, who led Michigan State to a school-record 11 wins and a share of its first Big Ten Championship since 1990, has been named 2010 National Coach of the Year by CBSSports.com, Rivals.com and Scout.com. In addition, he has been selected as one of nine finalists for the Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award and one of 10 finalists for the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award, which celebrates coaches for their sportsmanship, integrity, responsibility and excellence and for giving back to their teams, schools and communities, on and off field.

The 54-year-old Dantonio recently earned Dave McClain (Big Ten) Coach of the Year, as selected by the conference’s media panel, as well as American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)Regional Coach of the Year honors. He became the fifth coach in MSU history to earn Big Ten Coach of the Year honors, joining Denny Stolz (1974), Darryl Rogers (1978), George Perles (1987) and John L. Smith (2003).

Dantonio helped manage the third-biggest turnaround among NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision teams during the regular season, as the Spartans improved from 6-7 a year ago to 11-1 in 2010. Thanks to its 28-22 victory at Penn State in the regular-season finale, Michigan State recorded its first win in State College since 1965 – the year before Joe Paterno took over as Penn State’s head coach – and finished in a three-way tie with Wisconsin and Ohio State for the 2010 Big Ten Championship. With successive wins over Minnesota, Purdue and Penn State to close out the regular season, the Spartans posted a perfect 3-0 record in November for the first time since 1999. MSU also completed its first-ever 7-0 home season, including a 34-31 overtime win over Notre Dame and a 34-24 victory over Wisconsin in the Big Ten opener.

Dantonio, who suffered a heart attack shortly after his team’s overtime victory over Notre Dame and underwent a cardiac catheterization, sat out the Sept. 25 game against Northern Colorado. He also missed the Oct. 2 game against Wisconsin after a routine post-operative examination revealed a blood clot in his leg. Dantonio coached his team from the press box for two games – Oct. 9 at Michigan and Oct. 16 against Illinois – and returned to the sidelines for the Oct. 23 game at Northwestern.

JONES NAMED CONSENSUS ALL-AMERICAN FOR SECOND-STRAIGHT YEAR –Senior linebacker Greg Jones has become the first Spartan to earn consensus All-America honors in back-to-back seasons since defensive end Charles “Bubba” Smith and roverback George Webster in 1965-66. He also becomes Michigan State’s ninth unanimous All-America selection and the first since wide receiver Charles Rogers in 2002.

The 6-foot-1, 240-pound Jones earned First-Team All-America honors from The Associated Press, Sporting News, Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), Walter Camp Football Foundation, American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). He was the only repeat selection from last year’s AP All-America First Team. Jones became only the second Spartan player ever to earn AP First-Team All-America honors in back-to-back seasons, joining Webster (1965-66). It also marked the third-straight year that a Spartan has earned a spot on the AP All-America First Team (running back Javon Ringer, 2009; Jones, 2009-10).

In addition, he received First-Team All-America recognition from SI.com, CBSSports.com, Scout.com and Phil Steele.

Jones leads the Spartans in tackles (98), forced fumbles (3), quarterback hurries (6) and production points (219) and ranks second in tackles for loss (8 for 18 yards). He also ranks among the Big Ten leaders in forced fumbles (tied for second) and tackles (sixth at 8.2 per game). He anchors a Spartan defensive unit that ranks third in the Big Ten and No. 21 in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision in rushing defense, allowing 121.9 yards per game. Jones recently became MSU’s seventh three-time first-team All-Big Ten selection and the first since punter Brandon Fields (2003, 2004 and 2006).

CAREER RECORDS

QUARTERBACK SACKS1. Larry Bethea (1975-77) 332. Julian Peterson (1998-99) 253. Travis Davis (1986-89) 24 Kelly Quinn (1982-85) 245. Robaire Smith (1997-99) 226. Greg Jones (2007-10) 16.5

PUNTING AVERAGE1. Greg Montgomery (1985-87) 45.22. Brandon Fields (2003-06) 45.03. Ralf Mojsiejenko (1981-84) 43.84. Ray Stachowicz (1977-80) 43.35. Craig Jarrett (1998-2001) 42.96. John Pingel (1937-38) 42.17. Aaron Bates (2007-10) 41.9

PUNTING YARDS1. Ralf Mojsiejenko (1981-84) 12,2202. Aaron Bates (2007-10) 10,603

KICKOFF RETURN YARDS1. Derrick Mason (1993-96) 2,5752. Herb Haygood (1998-2001) 1,7703. DeAndra Cobb (2003-04) 1,6324. Courtney Hawkins (1988-91) 1,5715. Eric Allen (1969-71) 1,3406. Devin Thomas (2006-07) 1,1357. Demond Williams (2005-06) 1,1218. Keshawn Martin (2008-10) 1,070




A model of consistency, Jones has led the team in tackles in 30 of the last 38 games and is attempting to become only the second player in MSU history to lead the Spartans in tackles for four-straight seasons (linebacker Dan Bass, 1976-79).

In MSU’s 35-31 come-from-behind victory over Purdue, Jones registered eight tackles, a pass break-up and pressured Rob Henry into throw-ing an interception on a fourth-and-8 play from the Spartan 20-yard line with less than a minute remaining.

In MSU’s 31-8 win over Minnesota, he recorded nine tackles, including 2.5 for losses (3 yards), as the Spartans limited the Golden Gophers to

267 total yards. The second-year captain also made nine stops each in back-to-back road games against Northwestern and Iowa.

Jones, who posted a season-high 14 stops in a 26-6 Homecoming victory over Illinois, was named National Defensive Player of the Week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation as well as Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week. He recorded double-figure tackles for the second time this season and for the 20th time his career. Jones also was credited with a pass break-up and a quarterback hurry. Michigan State limited the Illini to 114 rushing yards – 103 yards below its season average. Trailing 6-3 at halftime, the Spartan defense shut out the Illini in the second half while forcing three turnovers (four takeaways in the game). It marked the first time since a 31-3 win over Indiana on Oct. 4, 2003, that MSU didn’t allow a touchdown in a Big Ten game.

Jones posted five tackles in MSU’s 34-17 victory at No. 18 Michigan, as the Spartan defense held the Wolverines to a season-low 162 rushing yards.

He recorded eight tackles, including a season-best three for losses, in No. 24 MSU’s 34-24 victory over No. 11 Wisconsin. The Spartan defense held Wisconsin to 165 rushing yards - nearly 93 yards below its season average. The Badgers entered the game ranked second in the Big Ten and No. 10 in the NCAA FBS in rushing, averaging 257.5 yards per game.

Jones, who recorded two interceptions, four tackles and forced a fumble in MSU’s 45-7 victory over Northern Colorado, was named Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week. Jones recorded the first two interceptions of his career against the Bears, with both leading to MSU scores. His 34-yard return in the first quarter set up Edwin Baker’s 5-yard TD run, while his second-quarter pick set up Le’Veon Bell’s second TD run.

He tallied nine tackles in MSU’s 34-31 overtime victory over Notre Dame, including a 6-yard sack. Jones recorded 11 tackles and forced a fumble in MSU’s 30-17 victory over Florida Atlantic at Ford Field.

The Cincinnati, Ohio, native has started 45 of 51 career games, including 39 consecutive start-ing assignments (tied for team high with linebacker Eric Gordon). He has 457 career tackles, including 44.5 for losses (158 yards) and 16.5 sacks (93 yards). Jones ranks among the FBS active leaders in total tackles (third), tackles per game (eighth at 9.0) and tackles for loss (tied for seventh). He also ranks among MSU’s all-time leaders in tackles for loss (second), total tackles (third) and sacks (sixth).

TOP SINGLE-GAME PERFORMANCESEdwin Baker RushingYds. Opponent (Carries) Date183 Florida Atlantic (15) 9/11/10179 Minnesota (27) 11/6/10147 Michigan (22) 10/9/10118 Penn State (28) 11/27/10117 Western Michigan (17) 9/4/10

Le’Veon Bell RushingYds. Opponent (Carries) Date141 Western Michigan (10) 9/4/10114 Notre Dame (17) 9/18/10

Kirk Cousins PassingYds. Opponent (Comp.-Att.) Date353 Western Michigan (22-25) 11/7/09331 Northwestern (29-43) 10/23/10302 Notre Dame (23-35) 9/19/09290 Northern Colorado (16-20) 9/25/10284 Michigan (18-25) 10/9/10281 Northwestern (21-31) 10/17/09276 Purdue (28-37) 11/20/10269 Wisconsin (20-29) 10/2/10245 Notre Dame (23-33) 9/18/10236 Minnesota (21-35) 10/31/09225 Iowa (16-32) 10/24/09220 Texas Tech (13-27) 1/2/10208 Purdue (11-25) 11/14/09201 Wisconsin (17-34) 9/26/09

B.J. Cunningham ReceivingYds. Opponent (Rec.) Date113 Northwestern (8) 10/23/10101 Notre Dame (7) 9/18/10

Mark Dell ReceivingYds. Opponent (Rec.) Date202 California (9) 8/30/08121 Notre Dame (6) 9/19/09109 Northwestern (9) 10/23/10108 Purdue (8) 11/20/10

Eric Gordon TacklesTM Opponent (S-A) Date14 Northwestern (5-9) 10/17/0912 Purdue (3-9) 11/20/1011 Florida Atlantic (4-7) 9/11/1011 Northwestern (8-3) 10/11/0810 Purdue (2-8) 11/8/0810 Iowa (4-6) 10/27/07

Marcus Hyde TacklesTM Opponent (S-A) Date11 Notre Dame (4-7) 9/18/1010 Illinois (1-9) 10/16/10

Greg Jones TacklesTM Opponent (S-A) Date15 Penn State (5-10) 11/21/0915 Central Michigan (5-10) 9/12/0915 Penn State (12-3) 11/22/0814 Illinois (4-10) 10/16/1014 Northwestern (9-5) 10/17/0914 Wisconsin (9-5) 9/26/0914 Montana State (5-9) 9/5/0914 Ohio State (7-7) 10/20/0713 Texas Tech (5-8) 1/2/1013 Wisconsin (7-6) 11/1/0813 Ohio State (6-7) 10/18/0812 Minnesota (7-5) 10/31/0912 Iowa (6-6) 10/24/0912 Georgia (8-4) 1/1/0912 Purdue (7-5) 11/8/0811 Florida Atlantic (5-6) 9/11/1011 Illinois (5-6) 10/10/0911 Northwestern (6-5) 10/11/0811 Iowa (5-6) 10/27/0710 Michigan (8-2) 10/25/08

Keshawn Martin All-Purpose YardsYds. Opponent Date284 Minnesota 10/31/09238 Texas Tech 1/2/10236 Purdue 11/14/09204 Florida Atlantic 9/11/10



GORDON IS TRULY MSU’S IRON MAN –Fifth-year senior Eric Gordon set a school record with his 48th career start in the 2010 regular-season finale at Penn State, breaking the mark previously held by former Spartan tight end Chris Baker (47 career starts, 1998-2001). In addition, he has started more games at linebacker than any other player in MSU history (previous record holder: Dan Bass, 44 career starts from 1976-79).

A second-team All-Big Ten selection by both the media and coaches, Gordon ranks second on the team in tackles (88) and production points (213). He has produced 6.5 tackles for loss (18 yards), including two sacks (6). Gordon ranks 11th (tied) in the Big Ten in tackles, averaging 7.3 per game.

The 6-0, 232-pound Gordon recorded a season-high 12 stops in the home finale against Purdue. He posted nine tackles each in back-to-back games against Iowa and Minnesota. Gordon made six stops, including one for a 2-yard loss, in MSU’s 35-27 come-from-behind win at Northwestern, and his interception with 44 seconds left in the game iced it. He registered a tackle for loss in six-straight games during one late-season stretch. Gordon tallied 11 tackles, including 1.5 for losses (5 yards), against Florida Atlantic.

A native of Traverse City, Mich., Gordon ranks among MSU’s all-time leaders in tackles for loss (tied for 10th with 29) and tackles (tied for 13th with 327).

COUSINS HEATS UP IN THE SECOND HALF –Junior quarterback Kirk Cousins ranks fifth in the Big Ten and No. 19 in the NCAA Football Subdivision in passing efficiency with his 153.5 rating. In addition, Cousins ranks fourth in the Big Ten in passing yards (225.4 per game), tied for fourth in touchdown passes (20) and seventh in total offense (218.8 ypg.). He has completed 216-of-320 throws (.675) for 2,705 yards, 20 TDs and nine intercep-tions. In Big Ten games, Cousins ranked third in the conference in passing yards (230.2 ypg.) and fourth in passing efficiency (149.3 rating).

His .675 completion percentage (first), 153.5 passing ef-ficiency rating (third), 216 pass completions (fourth), 2,705 passing yards (fourth), 20 TD passes (tied for fourth), 2,625 total yards (fourth), seven 200-yard passing games (seventh) and 320 pass attempts (eighth) rank among the Top 10 single-season totals in MSU history.

The 6-foot-3, 202-pound Cousins plays his best when the game is on the line, as his 173.0 second-half pass-ing efficiency rating ranks No. 8 among all NCAA FBS quarterbacks, according to cfbstats.com. In the second half (24 quarters and overtime), he has connected on 71 percent (100-of-141) of his throws for 1,352 yards, 11 TDs and three interceptions.

Cousins completed 17-of-22 throws (77 percent) for 152 yards and two touchdowns to lead MSU to a 28-22 victory at Penn State, as the Spartans claimed a share of their first Big Ten Championship since 1990. It also marked MSU’s first win in State College since 1965 (the year before Joe Paterno took over as Penn State’s head coach), ending an eight-game losing streak in Beaver Stadium. In the second half against the Nittany Lions, Cousins hit 8-of-10 passes for 85 yards, including a 24-yard TD toss to B.J. Cunningham that gave the Spartans a 21-3 lead late in the third quarter.

He recorded his seventh 200-yard passing game of the season, completing 28-of-37 throws for 276 yards, three TDs and one interception as Michigan State rallied from a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit for a 35-31 victory over Purdue. Cousins completed passes to 10 different receivers, and his three TD passes equaled his career high. In the second half against the Boilermakers, he

Keshawn Martin ReceivingYds. Opponent (Rec.) Date139 Wisconsin (4) 9/26/09

Chris Norman TacklesTM Opponent (S-A) Date10 Florida Atlantic (4-6) 9/11/10

Trenton Robinson TacklesTM Opponent (S-A) Date14 Purdue (12-2) 11/14/0913 Texas Tech (4-9) 1/2/1011 Wisconsin (6-5) 9/26/09

Chris L. Rucker TacklesTM Opponent (S-A) Date12 Notre Dame (8-4) 9/18/10

TOP SINGLE-GAME PERFORMANCES

ASSOCIATED PRESS | USA TODAY | HARRIS INTERACTIVEWeek AP USA TODAY Harris Preseason -- RV --Sept. 7 RV RV --Sept. 12 RV RV --Sept. 19 25 23 --Sept. 26 24 21 --Oct. 3 17 16 --Oct. 10 13 11 12Oct. 17 8 8 8Oct. 24 5 5 5Oct. 31 16 15 16Nov. 7 10 10 10Nov. 14 11 11 10Nov. 21 11 10 10Nov. 28 7 7 7Dec. 5 7 7 7

KEY:RV – Receiving Votes. NOTE: Harris Poll first released on Oct. 10.

POLL NOTES:• Michigan State has earned a Top 25 national ranking for 11 consecutive weeks. • The last time Michigan State appeared in the final national polls came at the conclusion of the 2008 season when the Spartans finished No. 24 in both The Associ-ated Press and USA TODAY Polls.

SPARTANS IN THE POLLS



completed 16-of-24 throws for 171 yards, including fourth-quarter scoring strikes of 5 yards to Cunningham and 9 yards to Mark Dell. His first career rushing TD, a 3-yard scramble up the middle with 4:32 left, proved to be the game winner.

With 198 passing yards at Iowa (21-of-29), Cousins became just the eighth quarterback in MSU history to eclipse the 5,000-yard career milestone. In the second half against the Hawkeyes, he connected on 9-of-14 passes for 108 yards, including a 6-yard TD toss to Cunningham early in the fourth quarter. It marked his 16th consecutive game with at least one TD pass, tying the school record set by Drew Stanton in 2005-06.

During one stretch, Cousins recorded six-straight 200-yard passing games (270.0 ypg.): against Notre Dame (245), Northern Colorado (290), Wisconsin (269), Michigan (284), Illinois (201) and Northwestern (season high 331).

Cousins was selected Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week after completing 29-of-43 throws for 331 yards and three TDs as MSU rallied from a 17-point deficit to remain unbeaten at 8-0 with a 35-27 victory at Northwestern. He posted career highs in pass completions (43), pass attempts (43) and TD passes (3 - tied). Cousins completed scoring passes of 7 and 15 yards to Dell and 9 yards to Cunningham. He completed 17-of-23 passes for 201 yards and two TDs in the second half. Cousins connected on 7-of-8 throws for 98 yards on MSU’s game-winning drive (11 plays, 88 yards), including a 9-yard scoring strike to Cunningham with 2:00 left that gave the Spartans their first lead at 28-27.

In a 26-6 Homecoming win over Illinois, Cousins connected on 7-of-12 passes for 128 yards in the second half, including a 48-yard TD strike to Cunningham that gave MSU its first lead at 13-6 with 8:26 left in the third quarter.

In MSU’s 34-17 victory at No. 18 Michigan, he completed 7-of-10 second-half throws for 157 yards, including a 41-yard bomb to Dell early in the third quarter gave the Spartans a 24-10 lead.

In MSU’s 34-24 victory over No. 11 Wisconsin in the Big Ten opener, Cousins hit 8-of-10 passes for 118 yards and two scores in the second half. His 8-yard TD toss to tight end Charlie Gantt on third-and-goal capped a six-play, 51-yard drive, and his 1-yard scoring strike to Cunningham on fourth-and-goal finished off a 15-play, 84-yard drive that took 8:03 off the clock and iced the game.

In MSU’s 34-31 overtime victory over Notre Dame, Cousins went 12-for-12 for 129 yards in the second half, including a 24-yard TD strike to Cunningham that tied the score at 28 with 7:43 left in the fourth quarter.

MICHIGAN STATETakeaways Qtr. MSU ResultForced Fumble vs. WMU (Jones, Hoover) 1 PuntFumble Recovery vs. WMU (Allen) 2 TDInterception vs. WMU (Hyde) 4 FumbleFumble Recovery vs. FAU (Misch) 4 FGForced Fumble vs. ND (Norman, Hyde) 2 PuntInterception vs. ND (Adams) 2 TDForced Fumble vs. ND (Strayhorn, Norman) 4 PuntInterception vs. N. Colorado (Jones) 1 TDInterception vs. N. Colorado (Jones) 2 TDInterception vs. N. Colorado (Robinson) 3 TDInterception vs. N. Colorado (Bullough) 4 FGInterception vs. Michigan (Robinson) 1 PuntInterception vs. Michigan (Adams) 3 TDInterception vs. Michigan (Rucker) 4 FGInterception vs. Illinois (Hyde) 1 DownsInterception vs. Illinois (Adams) 3 FGForced Fumble vs. Illinois (Dennard) 3 FGInterception vs. Illinois (Robinson) 4 TDForced Fumble vs. NU (Hoover, Adams) 1 PuntInterception vs. NU (Gordon) 4 End of halfInterception vs. Minnesota (Hyde) 3 PuntInterception vs. Purdue (Rucker) 4 TDInterception vs. Purdue (Norman) 4 End of halfInterception vs. Penn State (Robinson) 4 FumbleTOTAL: 24 turnovers for 71 points (13-for-24 scoring)

OPPONENTTakeaways Qtr. Opp. ResultFumble vs. WMU (Martin) 1 TDFumble vs. WMU (Gantt) 4 PuntInterception vs. FAU (Cousins) 3 FumbleForced Fumble vs. FAU (Bell) 4 FGInterception vs. ND (Cousins) 2 FumbleFumble vs. N. Colorado (Fowler) 2 PuntInterception vs. Wisconsin (Cousins) 1 TDFumble vs. Wisconsin (Nichol) 2 FGInterception vs. Wisconsin (Cousins) 2 PuntFumble vs. Illinois (Martin) 2 FGFumble vs. NU (Baker) 1 FumbleInterception vs. Iowa (Cousins) 1 TD*Interception vs. Iowa (Cousins) 2 TDInterception vs. Iowa (Cousins) 3 PuntInterception vs. Minnesota (Cousins) 4 TDInterception vs. Purdue (Cousins) 1 TD*Fumble vs. Penn State (Baker) 4 InterceptionFumble vs. Penn State (Robinson) 4 TDTOTAL: 18 turnovers for 58 points (10-for-18 scoring)

MSU: +6 Turnover Margin, +13 Points off Turnovers Margin* - denotes TD occured on same play as turnover.

2010 POINTS OFF TURNOVERS



BAKER REACHES 1,000-YARD RUSHING MILESTONE –Sophomore Edwin Baker leads the team in carries (195), rushing yards (1,187) and rushing touchdowns (13). He became just the sixth sophomore in MSU history to reach the 1,000-yard rushing milestone, joining Lorenzo White (1985), Tico Duckett (1990), Marc Renaud (1995), Sedrick Irvin (1996) and T.J. Duckett (2000). The 5-foot-9, 208-pound Baker ranks third in the Big Ten and No. 21 in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision in rushing, averaging 98.9 yards per game. He has led the Spartans in rushing in eight of the 12 games. Fifty-one of his 195 carries (26 percent) have resulted in either a first down or a score, including 10 gains of 20 or more yards. Baker ranks No. 15 among all NCAA FBS rushers in yards gained on first down (114 attempts for 737 yards, 6.5 yards per carry), according to cfbstats.com.

A first-team All-Big Ten selection by the media, Baker recorded his fifth 100-yard rushing game in the regular-season finale at Penn State, gaining 118 yards on a career-high 28 carries. He rushed seven times for 40 yards on the game-opening drive and finished off the nine-play, 71-yard drive with a 7-yard TD run around left end as MSU jumped out to a 7-0 lead over the Nittany Lions. Baker picked up 90 yards on 16 attempts against Purdue and scored on a 19-yard run around left end early in the second quarter.

The Highland Park, Mich., native carried 27 times for 179 yards and a career-best four TDs to lead MSU to a 31-8 victory over Minnesota. He gained 118 yards on 14 attempts in the first half, including a 30-yard scoring run in the first quarter and a pair of 1-yard TD runs on fourth-and-goal plays in the second quarter, as MSU built a 21-0 halftime lead. Baker added another 1-yard TD run in the fourth quarter to close out the scoring. His 179 rushing yards mark the fifth-best single-game total by a Spartan running back against Minnesota.

At Northwestern, Baker rushed 10 times for 73 yards, including a 25-yard TD run around left end with 1:07 left in the fourth quarter that helped seal MSU’s 35-27 come-from-behind win. In MSU’s 34-17 victory at No. 18 Michigan, Baker carried 22 times for 147 yards, including a 61-yard TD run early in the second quarter that gave the Spartans a 7-3 lead. In the fourth quarter, he carried the ball 10-straight times for 49 yards, as MSU took the final 5:41 off the clock.

Baker opened the 2010 season with back-to-back 100-yard rushing games: 117 yards and two TDs against Western Michigan and a career-best 183 yards against Florida Atlantic, including a career-long 80-yard TD run. He gained 90 yards on 14 attempts against Notre Dame, including a 56-yard TD run in the third quarter, and picked up a team-high 87 yards on 18 rushes against No. 11 Wisconsin.

UPDATED MSU RECORD BOOKSINGLE-SEASON RECORDS

PASS ATTEMPTS1. Jeff Smoker (2003) 4882. Brian Hoyer (2007) 3763. Bill Burke (1998) 3584. Drew Stanton (2005) 3545. Brian Hoyer (2008) 3536. Jim Miller (1993) 3367. Kirk Cousins (2009) 3288. Kirk Cousins (2010) 320

PASS COMPLETIONS1. Jeff Smoker (2003) 3022. Drew Stanton (2005) 2363. Brian Hoyer (2007) 2234. Kirk Cousins (2010) 216 PASS COMPLETION PERCENTAGE1. Kirk Cousins (216-320; 2010) .6752. Dave Yarema (200-297; 1986) .6733. Drew Stanton (236-354; 2005) .6674. Drew Stanton (141-220; 2004) .6415. Jim Miller (215-336; 1993) .640

PASSING YARDS1. Jeff Smoker (2003) 3,3952. Drew Stanton (2005) 3,0773. Brian Hoyer (2007) 2,7254. Kirk Cousins (2010) 2,7055. Kirk Cousins (2009) 2,680

TOUCHDOWN PASSES1. Drew Stanton (2005) 222. Jeff Smoker (2003) 21 Jeff Smoker (2001) 214. Kirk Cousins (2010) 20 Brian Hoyer (2007) 20 Bill Burke (1999) 20 Ed Smith (1978) 20

PASSING EFFICIENCY RATING1. Jeff Smoker (2001) 166.42. Dave Yarema (1986) 154.13. Kirk Cousins (2010) 153.54. Drew Stanton (2005) 153.45. Jim Ninowski (1957) 150.86. Tom Yewcic (1952) 150.6

TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS1. Charles Rogers (2001) 142. Charles Rogers (2002) 133. Plaxico Burress (1999) 124. B.J. Cunningham (2010) 9 Blair White (2009) 9

TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS1. Drew Stanton (2005) 3,4152. Jeff Smoker (2003) 3,2793. Kirk Cousins (2009) 2,7404. Kirk Cousins (2010) 2,625

PUNTING AVERAGE1. Brandon Fields (2004) 47.92. Greg Montgomery (1986) 47.83. Brandon Fields (2003) 46.44. Ray Stachowicz (1980) 46.25. Aaron Bates (2010) 45.26. Greg Montgomery (1987) 45.0



BATES NAMED SI.COM SECOND-TEAM ALL-AMERICAN –Senior Aaron Bates, who currently leads the Big Ten and ranks No. 10 in the NCAA FBS in punting with his 45.2-yard average, has been named second-team All-American by SI.com. His 45.2-yard punting average ranks fifth on MSU’s single-season chart. Bates, a first-team All-Big Ten selection by the media, has placed 15 of his 50 punts (30 percent) inside the opponent’s 20-yard line and hit 14 punts 50 or more yards.

He averaged 46.5 yards on four punts in MSU’s 28-22 victory at Penn State, including two kicks placed inside the Nittany Lion 20-yard line. Bates dropped a season-best three kicks inside the 20 against Purdue while averaging 43.4 yards on five punts. He averaged 48.5 yards on six punts at Iowa, including one kick downed inside the 20.

Bates was named Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance at North-western, averaging 43.0 yards on six punts and his 21-yard completion off a fake punt helped fuel MSU’s fourth-quarter comeback.

He averaged 45.0 yards on four punts at Michigan, including a career-long 69-yarder, and placed two kicks inside the 20.

Bates also selected Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week after recording season highs in punts (8) and punting yards (363) against Notre Dame, including a 62-yarder, and placing two kicks inside the Irish 20. In addition, his 29-yard touchdown pass to tight end Charlie Gantt of a fake field goal gave MSU a 34-31 overtime victory over the Irish.

The New Concord, Ohio, native is listed among MSU’s all-time leaders in punts (second at 253), punting yards (second at 10,603), and punting average (seventh at 41.9). He has placed 83 of his 253 career punts (33 percent) inside the opponent’s 20-yard line. Bates ranks third in both punts and punting yards among all active NCAA FBS punters.

CONROY RESPONDS TO CHALLENGE; EARNS ALL-BIG TEN HONORS –The biggest challenge Michigan State faced heading into the 2010 season was identifying who would fill the shoes of placekicker Brett Swenson, the school’s all-time scoring leader (377 career points: 71 field goals and 164 extra points). Sophomore Dan Conroy proved up to the challenge, as he earned first-team All-Big Ten honors from the coaches and media in his first year as the starter.

The 5-10, 185-pound Conroy leads the team in scoring with 86 points, converting 14-of-15 field-goal attempts and 44-of-45 extra-point tries. He ranks among the Big Ten leaders in field-goal percentage (first at .933), kick scoring (fourth at 7.8 points per game), field goals (fifth at 1.3 made per game) and overall scoring (sixth).

Conroy set a school record by hitting his first 13 field-goal attempts of the 2010 season, breaking a mark previously held by Paul Edinger who made his first 10 attempts in 1999.

The Wheaton, Ill., native was selected as National Placekicker of the Week by College Football Performance Awards and one of the Lou Groza Award’s Top Three Stars of the Week after ac-counting for a career-best 14 points against Illinois. He made a career-best four field goals against the Illini, hitting from 37, 34, 32 and 18 yards.

Conroy, who scored 12 points against Florida Atlantic by hitting all three field-goal attempts and all three extra-point tries, was named National Placekicker of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards, one of the Lou Groza Award’s Top Three Stars of the Week as well as Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week. He converted field goals from 44, 41 and a career-long 50 yards against the Owls.


SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS

EXTRA POINTS1. Brett Swenson (54 att.; 2007) 532. Morten Andersen (54; 1978) 523. Dan Conroy (45; 2010) 44 Brett Swenson (45; 2009) 44

SINGLE-SEASON TEAM RECORDS

PASSING YARDS1. 2003 3,510 2001 3,5103. 2009 3,5024. 2005 3,2505. 1998 2,9546. 2010 2,854

PASSING YARDS PER GAME1. 2005 295.52. 2001 292.53. 2003 270.04. 2009 269.45. 1981 251.96. 1998 246.27. 1986 240.58. 1978 239.19. 2010 237.810. 2002 228.6

TOTAL YARDS1. 2004 5,5202. 2005 5,4703. 2007 5,4184. 2001 5,3645. 1978 5,2946. 2009 5,2817. 2010 4,880

TOTAL YARDS PER GAME1. 2005 497.32. 1978 481.23. 2004 460.04. 2001 447.05. 1952 428.66. 2007 416.87. 2010 406.78. 2009 406.29. 1948 403.210. 1951 403.0

TOTAL POINTS1. 2007 4302. 1978 4113. 2009 3864. 1999 3785. 2010 376

SCORING OFFENSE1. 1978 37.42. 1948 35.93. 1952 34.74. 1949 34.35. 2005 33.86. 2007 33.17. 1999 31.58. 2010 31.39. 2001 31.210. 1951 30.0



2010 OPPONENTS UPDATE –Date vs.MSU Opponent 2010-11 Bowl Game Sept. 4 Western Michigan (6-6) -- Sept. 11 vs. Florida Atlantic (4-8) -- Sept. 18 Notre Dame (7-5) Hyundai Sun Bowl (Dec. 31 vs. Miami-Fla.) Sept. 25 Northern Colorado (3-8) -- Oct. 2 Wisconsin (11-1) Rose Bowl (Jan. 1 vs. TCU) Oct. 9 @ Michigan (7-5) Progressive Gator Bowl (Jan. 1 vs. Mississippi State) Oct. 16 Illinois (6-6) Texas Bowl (Dec. 29 vs. Baylor) Oct. 23 @ Northwestern (7-5) TicketCity Bowl (Jan. 1 vs. Texas Tech) Oct. 30 @ Iowa (7-5) Insight Bowl (Dec. 28 vs. Missouri) Nov. 6 Minnesota (3-9) -- Nov. 20 Purdue (4-8) -- Nov. 27 @ Penn State (7-5) Outback Bowl (Jan. 1 vs. Florida)

Michigan State’s 2010 opponents had a combined record of 71-60 (.542) during the regular season. (Note: Record doesn’t include games played against MSU.) The Spartans went 6-1 (.857) in games played against bowl-bound teams.

2010 CAPTAINS ELECTED –Senior punter Aaron Bates, senior linebacker Greg Jones and junior quarterback Kirk Cousins have been elected by their teammates to serve as Michigan State’s captains for the 2010 season. Bates becomes the first punter in the 114-year history of Spartan football to be named captain, while Jones and Cousins are repeat selections for the second-straight year. In addition, Jones and Cousins become MSU’s first multi-year captains since quarterback Drew Stanton and defensive tackle Clifton Ryan were appointed by the coaching staff in 2005-06.

An additional captain will be selected each week during the 2010 season (fifth-year senior fullback Josh Rouse vs. Alabama in the 2011 Capital One Bowl. Rouse suffered a season-ending neck injury while covering a punt in the season opener vs. Western Michigan).

In 2009, Cousins became only the second sophomore in school history to be named captain, joining center Robert McCurry who was selected in 1949. In addition, McCurry is MSU’s only three-time captain (1946-47-48).

SEVEN SPARTANS PARTICIPATE IN FALL COMMENCEMENT –Seven members of the 2010 Spartan football team participated in fall commencement ceremonies,conducted Dec. 10-11 on the Michigan State University campus: fullback Nick Bendzuck (finance), tight end Charlie Gantt (media arts and technology), linebacker Eric Gordon (interdisciplinary studies in social science – human resources), safety Marcus Hyde (advertising), tight end Brian Linthicum (general management), linebacker Jon Misch (interdisciplinary studies in social sci-ence – humanities) and long snapper Alex Shackleton (geography).

In just four seasons under head coach Mark Dantonio, 54 Spartans have earned their under-graduate degrees.

FUTURE SCHEDULES2011Sept. 3 YOUNGSTOWN STATESept. 10 FLORIDA ATLANTICSept. 17 at Notre DameSept. 24 CENTRAL MICHIGANOct. 1 at Ohio StateOct. 15 MICHIGANOct. 22 WISCONSINOct. 29 at NebraskaNov. 5 MINNESOTANov. 12 at IowaNov. 19 INDIANANov. 26 at Northwestern

2012Aug. 31 BOISE STATESept. 8 at Central MichiganSept. 15 NOTRE DAMESept. 22 EASTERN MICHIGANSept. 29 OHIO STATEOct. 6 at IndianaOct. 13 IOWAOct. 20 at MichiganOct. 27 at WisconsinNov. 3 NEBRASKANov. 17 NORTHWESTERNNov. 24 at Minnesota



THIRTEEN SPARTANS EARN ACADEMIC ALL-BIG TEN HONORS –Thirteen Michigan State football players have been named to the 2010 Academic All-Big Ten Team: red-shirt freshman offensive tackle David Barrent, senior punter Aaron Bates, fifth-year senior fullback Nick Bendzuck, sophomore running back Larry Caper, junior quarterback Kirk Cousins, sophomore offensive tackle John Deyo, junior offensive guard Joel Foreman, red-shirt freshman defensive tackle Dan France, red-shirt freshman center Nate Klatt, red-shirt freshman quarterback Andrew Maxwell, red-shirt freshman kicker Kevin Muma, junior wide receiver Keith Nichol and sophomore offensive guard Ethan Ruhland. The 13 Academic All-Big Ten selections are tied for the third-highest single-season total in MSU history.

To be eligible for the Academic All-Big Ten Team, a student-athlete must be a letterwinner in his second academic year and carry at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale).

Michigan State’s list of honorees includes seven multi-year selections. Bates, Cousins and Foreman have been named to the Academic All-Big Ten Team for the third-straight year, while Bendzuck, Deyo, Nichol and Ruhland have made the honor roll for the second year in a row.

In the first four seasons under Dantonio, 43 student-athletes have been named Academic All-Big Ten, including double-digit totals each of the last three years (2008-10).

2010 Academic All-Big Ten Team Name (Hometown) Academic Major (GPA) David Barrent (Clive, Iowa) mechanical engineering (3.30) Aaron Bates (New Concord, Ohio) general management (3.96) Nick Bendzuck (Strongsville, Ohio) finance (3.15) Larry Caper (Battle Creek, Mich.) general management (3.22) Kirk Cousins (Holland, Mich.) kinesiology (3.72) John Deyo (Battle Creek, Mich.) agribusiness management (3.05) Joel Foreman (Highland, Mich.) criminal justice (3.21) Dan France (North Royalton, Ohio) marketing (3.20) Nate Klatt (Clinton, Ohio) general management (3.69) Andrew Maxwell (Midland, Mich.) interdisciplinary studies in social science – humanities (3.64) Kevin Muma (Troy, Mich.) no-preference (3.07) Keith Nichol (Lowell, Mich.) supply chain management (3.34) Ethan Ruhland (Lake Orion, Mich.) human biology (3.40)

MAGIC NUMBER 24 –Since 1990, Michigan State is 114-32-1 (.779) when it scores at least 24 points and 18-84-1 (.180) when it scores fewer than 24 points. During that 21-year period, the Spartans have compiled an overall record of 132-116-2 (.532).

THE CLOSE CALLS –Over the last four seasons (2007-10), Michigan State has lost 10 games by a combined total of 45 points, including two in overtime (Northwestern and Iowa in 2007). Those 10 games have been decided by seven points or less.

Michigan State had 21 former players listed on open-ing-day rosters for National Football League teams in 2010. Here’s a complete list of Spartans currently play-ing in the NFL (23 active players as of Tuesday, Nov. 23):

Baltimore RavensWR Derrick MasonDT Brandon McKinney

Buffalo BillsRB Jehuu Caulcrick

Carolina PanthersC Chris Morris

Chicago BearsTE Kellen Davis

Cincinnati BengalsC Kyle CookDT Domata Peko

Denver BroncosS Renaldo HillDL Kevin Vickerson

Detroit LionsLB Julian PetersonK Dave RaynerQB Drew Stanton

Indianapolis ColtsWR Blair White

Miami DolphinsP Brandon Fields

New England PatriotsQB Brian Hoyer

New York GiantsWR Devin Thomas

New York JetsS Eric Smith

Oakland RaidersCB Jeremy Ware

Pittsburgh SteelersOT Flozell Adams

San Diego ChargersLB David HerronDL Ogemdi Nwagbuo

Seattle SeahawksTE Chris Baker

Tennessee TitansRB Javon Ringer

SPARTANS IN THE NFL



SPARTANS TOUGH ON HOME TURF –Spartan Stadium recently completed its 87th season as home to Michigan State football. Michigan State has compiled a 327-142-13 record (.692) since taking up residency in Spartan Stadium in 1923. With its 35-31 come-from-behind win over Purdue in the 2010 home finale, Michigan State completed its first-ever 7-0 home season and its first undefeated home season since going 6-0 in 1999. The Spartans have gone undefeated at home 17 times since the stadium opened in 1923. With its 49-14 victory over No. 4 Wisconsin in the 2004 home finale, Michigan State recorded its 300th win in Spartan Stadium.

ALWAYS A CROWD FAVORITE –Michigan State has ranked among the NCAA’s top 25 in attendance each of the last 55 seasons, including No. 19 in 2010, averaging 73,556 fans per game. The Spartans ranked No. 17 in the NCAA in total attendance as 514,894 fans went through the turnstiles for seven home games.

SPARTAN SINGLE-GAME BESTS UNDER DANTONIO –Here’s a look at the top single-game totals produced by Michigan State during head coach Mark Dantonio’s tenure (2007-10; 51 games):

Rushing Yards: 368 vs. Indiana, 2007Passing Yards: 396 vs. Wisconsin, 2009Total Yards: 602 vs. Western Michigan, 2009First Downs: 30 vs. Western Michigan, 2009Fewest Rushing Yards Allowed: 12 by UAB, 2007Fewest Passing Yards Allowed: 53 by Iowa, 2007Fewest Total Yards Allowed: 160 by Montana State, 2009Fewest First Downs Allowed: 9 by Florida Atlantic, 2008; by Notre Dame and Indiana, 2007Sacks By: 8 vs. Northwestern, 2010Turnovers Forced: 4 vs. Illinois and Northern Colorado, 2010; vs. Michigan, 2008Points (Game): 55 vs. UAB, 2007Points (Half): 45 (1st) vs. UAB, 2007Points (Quarter): 24 (2nd) vs. UAB and Purdue, 2007Victory Margin: 41 vs. Montana State, 2009

Consecutive Games StartedEric Gordon, LB 39Greg Jones, LB 39Charlie Gantt, TE 38Joel Foreman, OG 21Kirk Cousins, QB 19J’Michael Deane, OT 12Marcus Hyde, SS 12John Stipek, C 12Jerel Worthy, DT 12Trenton Robinson, FS 11

SPARTAN STREAKS

Rk. Player ........................ Production Points1. LB Greg Jones .................................... 2192. LB Eric Gordon ................................... 2133. SS Marcus Hyde ................................. 1864. FS Trenton Robinson .......................... 1395. CB Chris L. Rucker ............................. 1216. LB Chris Norman ................................ 1017. DE Tyler Hoover .................................... 968. DT Jerel Worthy .................................... 839. DE Colin Neely ..................................... 82 10. LB Jon Misch ........................................ 81 11. DL Johnathan Strayhorn ....................... 73

2010 DEFENSIVE LEADERBOARD



SPARTAN TRENDS UNDER DANTONIO –Here’s how Michigan State has fared during head coach Mark Dantonio’s tenure (2007-10: 51 games):

2010 Overall Games played in Spartan Stadium: 7-0 22-6Games played on the road/neutral site: 4-1 11-12

When leading at halftime: 7-0 23-4When trailing at halftime: 3-1 7-12When tied at halftime: 1-0 3-2

When scoring first: 7-0 25-6When opponent scores first: 4-1 8-12

When leading after first quarter: 5-0 20-4When trailing after first quarter: 5-1 7-10When tied after first quarter: 1-0 6-4

When leading after three quarters: 8-0 26-4When trailing after three quarters: 2-1 5-12When tied after three quarters: 1-0 2-2

Overtime games: 1-0 2-2

When gaining more first downs than opponent: 8-0 23-6When gaining fewer first downs than opponent: 3-1 9-11When gaining same number of first downs as opponent: 0-0 1-1

When gaining 200+ yards rushing: 5-0 13-2When opponent gains 200+ yards rushing: 0-0 2-5

When outrushing opponent: 8-0 24-7When being outrushed by opponent: 3-1 9-11

When gaining 200+ yards passing: 7-1 19-13When opponent gains 200+ yards passing: 6-0 16-13

When gaining more total yards than opponent: 10-0 27-7When gaining fewer total yards than opponent: 1-1 6-11

When leading in time of possession: 8-0 23-3When trailing in time of possession: 2-1 9-14When splitting in time of possession: 0-0 0-1

2010 SPARTAN NETWORK RADIO AFFILIATES

City ............................................................Call LettersAlma ................................................WQBX (FM 104.9)Ann Arbor .......................................... WLBY (AM 1290)Bad Axe ........................................... WLEW (AM 1340)Battle Creek .......................................WBCK (FM 95.3)Benton Harbor .................................WCSY (FM 103.7)Detroit ....................................................WJR (AM 760)Escanaba .........................................WUPF (FM 107.3)Flint ..................................................WWCK (AM 1570)Gaylord ............................................ WMJZ (FM 101.5)Grand Haven .................................... WGHN (FM 92.1)Grand Rapids ...................................WBBL (FM 107.3)Greenville ....................................... WGLM (FM 106.3)Hastings ........................... WBCH (AM 1220/FM 100.1)Holland ............................................WPNW (AM 1260)Iron Mountain .................................... WMIQ (AM 1450)Ishpeming ......................................... WUPG (FM 96.7)Jackson .............................................WIBM (AM 1450)Kalamazoo ..........................................WKZO (AM 590)Lansing .............................................. WJIM (AM 1240)......................................................... WMMQ (FM 94.9)Ludington .......................................... WKLA (AM 1450)Manistee .......................................... WMTE (AM 1340)Midland ............................................WLUN (FM 100.9)Newberry ........................................... WMJT (FM 96.7)Ontonagon .......................................WUPY (FM 101.1)Petoskey ............................................WJML (AM 1110)Port Huron .......................................WPHM (AM 1380)Saginaw ...........................................WNEM (AM 1250)Sturgis .............................................WMSH (AM 1230)Tawas City ....................................... WKJC (FM 104.7)Traverse City ...................................WLDR (FM 101.9)



VAN PELT, PINGEL ADDED TO SPARTAN STADIUM’S RING OF FAME –Former Michigan State All-Americans and College Football Hall of Famers Brad Van Pelt and John Pingel had their names added to Spartan Stadium’s “Ring of Fame” prior to the Sept. 18, 2010, home game against Notre Dame. Van Pelt and Pingel joined Spartan legends Don Cole-man, George Webster, former MSU President John Hannah and Charles “Bubba” Smith on the “Ring of Fame.”

Born April 5, 1951, in Owosso, Mich., Van Pelt became a three-year starter for Coach Duffy Daugherty and earned first-team All-America honors as both a junior and senior. As a sophomore in 1970, he had 80 tackles (42 solos, 38 assists) and a career-high six interceptions. As a junior, Van Pelt recorded 92 stops (51-41) and picked off four passes. He returned two interceptions for touchdowns against Oregon State in 1971, with returns covering 40 and 47 yards. As a senior, the 6-foot-5, 221-pound safety produced 84 tackles (42-42) and four interceptions. In 1972, he became the first defensive back ever to receive the Maxwell Award as the nation’s top collegiate player. Van Pelt finished his collegiate career with 256 tackles and 14 interceptions. A second-round draft pick by the New York Giants in 1973, he spent 14 years in the National Football League and earned All-Pro honors five times (1976-80). His pro career totals include 20 interceptions, 14 fumble recoveries and 10 sacks.

Van Pelt earned seven varsity letters at Michigan State while participating in football (1970-72), baseball (1971-72) and basketball (1971-72).

He was named to the Lansing State Journal’s MSU Centennial Super Squad in 1996 and inducted into the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2000, College Football Hall of Fame in 2001 and Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2002. Van Pelt died on Feb. 17, 2009, in Harrison, Mich. He was 57.

Born Nov. 6, 1916, in Mount Clemens, Mich., Pingel appeared in 28 consecutive games from 1936-38 for Coach Charlie Bachman and helped the Spartans to a combined record of 20-6-2 (.750), including the school’s first-ever postseason bowl appearance. His likeness is preserved in one of the sandstone panels above the main entrance to Jenison Field House.

As a junior, Pingel accounted for 1,146 total yards and 12 TDs while leading the Spartans to an 8-1 regular-season record and a trip to the 1938 Orange Bowl against Auburn. The 6-foot, 178-pound halfback led the team in rushing in 1937, with 117 carries for 665 yards (5.7 avg.) and five TDs. Pingel completed 30-of-68 passes (.441) for 481 yards and seven scores, and he also led the nation in punting with his 42.6-yard average. He was named second-team All-American by The Associated Press and selected third-team All-American by the International News Service.

As a senior in 1938, he played 451 out of a possible 540 minutes while accounting for 1,127 yards and 12 TDs. Pingel rushed 110 times for 556 yards (5.1 avg.) and five scores and connected on 54-of-101 throws (.535) for 571 yards and seven TDs. He also averaged 41.8 yards on 99 punts, and his 4,138 punting yards still rank as the NCAA single-season record. Pingel earned first-team All-America honors from the AP, INS, Central Press, Newspapers Enterprise Associa-tion and Liberty Magazine.

Pingel became the seventh pick in the first round of the 1939 NFL Draft (held on Dec. 9, 1938) by the Detroit Lions. In his only season in the NFL, he started eight of nine games and produced 644 total yards and four TDs. Pingel completed 27-of-48 passes (.563) for 343 yards, three TDs and four interceptions. He gained 301 yards on 74 rushes and scored one rushing TD. Pingel ranked third in the NFL in punting with his 42.8-yard average (32 punts for 1,368 yards).

He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1968 and the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1973. Pingel died on Aug. 14, 1999, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. He was 82.

CHARLES “BUBBA” SMITHNAMED BIG TEN ICON

Two-time All-American Charles “Bubba” Smith ranks No. 26 among the Top 50 Big Ten Icons, according to a list compiled by the Big Ten Network.

Smith was selected Lineman of the Year by United Press International in 1966. Despite being regularly double- or triple-teamed or having opponent’s run away from his side of the field, he still produced 10 tackles for losses in 1966 while helping the Spartans to a 9-0-1 record. Michigan State ranked third in the NCAA in rushing defense in 1966, allowing just 51.4 yards per game.

Smith became the first selection overall in the 1967 National Football League Draft by the Baltimore Colts. In 1988, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. In June 2006, Smith was rated among the Top 10 Greatest Defensive Players of All-Time, according to lists compiled by CollegeFootballNews.com’s Pete Fiutak (No. 6) and Richard Cirminiello (No. 8). In September 2006, he became just the third player in Michigan State football history to have his jersey number (No. 95) retired, joining Don Coleman (No. 78, 1949-51) and George Webster (No. 90, 1964-66).

The Big Ten Network is counting down the top 50 student-athletes in conference history, based solely on their collegiate playing careers.



SPARTAN OFFENSE

X 2 MARK DELL (6-2, 199, Sr.) OR 7 KEITH NICHOL (6-2, 222, Jr.) 15 Donald Spencer (6-2, 200, R-Fr.)LT 59 D.J. YOUNG (6-5, 298, Sr.-5) 79 David Barrent (6-8, 308, R-Fr.)LG 67 JOEL FOREMAN (6-4, 310, Jr.) 68 Ethan Ruhland (6-5, 288, So.)C 66 JOHN STIPEK (6-5, 285, Sr.-5) 72 Nate Klatt (6-4, 292, R-Fr.)RG 62 CHRIS MCDONALD (6-5, 295, So.) 60 Micajah Reynolds (6-5, 295, R-Fr.)RT 77 J’MICHAEL DEANE (6-5, 312, Sr.-5) 75 Jared McGaha (6-6, 300, Jr.)TE 83 CHARLIE GANTT (6-5, 260, Sr.-5) 88 Brian Linthicum (6-5, 238, Jr.) 84 Derek Hoebing (6-7, 258, R-Fr.)Z 3 B.J. CUNNINGHAM (6-2, 220, Jr.) OR 82 KESHAWN MARTIN (5-11, 185, Jr.) 13 Bennie Fowler (6-1, 206, R-Fr.)QB 8 KIRK COUSINS (6-3, 202, Jr.) 10 Andrew Maxwell (6-3, 200, R-Fr.)FB 42 NICK BENDZUCK (6-2, 240, Sr.-5) 49 TyQuan Hammock (6-0, 255, R-Fr.) 86 Fred Smith (6-2, 240, R-So.) TB 4 EDWIN BAKER (5-9, 208, So.) 24 LE’VEON BELL (6-2, 230, Fr.) OR 22 LARRY CAPER (5-11, 220, So.)

SPARTAN DEFENSE

LE 91 TYLER HOOVER (6-7, 260, So.) 57 Johnathan Strayhorn (6-0, 275, Jr.) OR 52 Denzel Drone (6-2, 250, R-Fr.) DT 99 JEREL WORTHY (6-3, 305, So.) 98 Anthony Rashad White (6-2, 320, So.) 97 Dan France (6-6, 296, R-Fr.) NT 96 KEVIN PICKELMAN (6-4, 285, Jr.) OR 93 BLAKE TREADWELL (6-3, 277, So.) 61 Antonio Jeremiah (6-5, 360, Jr.)RE 89 COLIN NEELY (6-1, 258, Sr.-5) 55 Corey Freeman (6-2, 240, So.) 87 Todd Anderson (6-2, 242, Jr.) SAM 43 ERIC GORDON (6-0, 232, Sr.-5) 50 Steve Gardiner (6-1, 222, So.) MIKE 53 GREG JONES (6-1, 240, Sr.) 40 Max Bullough (6-3, 235, Fr.)STAR 10 CHRIS NORMAN (6-1, 220, So.) OR 36 JON MISCH (6-3, 207, Sr.-5) 28 Denicos Allen (5-10, 212, R-Fr.)FC 5 JOHNNY ADAMS (5-11, 170, R-So.) 31 Darqueze Dennard (5-11, 175, Fr.) 12 Dana Dixon (6-2, 173, R-Fr.)FS 39 TRENTON ROBINSON (5-10, 195, Jr.) 9 Isaiah Lewis (5-11, 191, Fr.) 26 Jesse Johnson (5-10, 186, Sr.-5)SS 11 MARCUS HYDE (6-0, 200, Sr.-5) 23 Jairus Jones (6-1, 208, R-Fr.)BC 29 CHRIS L. RUCKER (6-2, 200, Sr.) 32 Mitchell White (6-1, 170, So.)

KO 17 KEVIN MUMA (6-0, 186, R-Fr.) 4 Dan Conroy (5-10, 185, So.) PK 4 DAN CONROY (5-10, 185, So.) 17 Kevin Muma (6-0, 186, R-Fr.)P 18 AARON BATES (6-0, 198, Sr.) 20 Kyle Selden (6-5, 200, Jr.) OR 3 Mike Sadler (6-1, 185, Fr.) SN 56 ALEX SHACKLETON (6-2, 240, Sr.-5) 66 John Stipek (6-5, 285, Sr.-5)HLD 18 AARON BATES (6-0, 198, Sr.) 8 Kirk Cousins (6-3, 202, Jr.)

SPARTAN SPECIAL TEAMS

KR 13 BENNIE FOWLER (6-1, 206, R-Fr.) 22 LARRY CAPER (5-11, 220, So.) 82 Keshawn Martin (5-11, 185, Jr.) 24 Le’Veon Bell (6-2, 230, Fr.)PR 82 KESHAWN MARTIN (5-11, 185, Jr.) 2 Mark Dell (6-2, 199, Sr.)

MICHIGAN STATE DEPTH CHART (AS OF DEC. 5, 2010)



2010 DEFENSIVE GAME-BY-GAME STARTERSGame LE DT NT RE SAM MIKE STAR FC FS SS BC Western Michigan Drone Worthy Pickelman Neely Gordon Jones Norman Adams Lewis Hyde C.L. Rucker vs. Florida Atlantic Drone Worthy Pickelman Neely Gordon Jones Norman Adams Robinson Hyde C.L. Rucker Notre Dame Hoover Worthy Pickelman Neely Gordon Jones Norman Adams Robinson Hyde C.L. Rucker Northern Colorado Drone Worthy Pickelman Neely Gordon Jones Misch Adams Robinson Hyde C.L. Rucker Wisconsin Hoover Worthy Treadwell Drone Gordon Jones Misch Adams Robinson Hyde C.L. Rucker at Michigan Hoover Worthy Treadwell Neely Gordon Jones Norman Adams Robinson Hyde C.L. Rucker Illinois Hoover Worthy Pickelman Neely Gordon Jones Norman Dennard Robinson Hyde Adams at Northwestern Hoover Worthy Strayhorn Neely Gordon Jones Norman Dennard Robinson Hyde Adams at Iowa Hoover Worthy Treadwell Neely Gordon Jones Norman Adams Robinson Hyde M. White Minnesota Hoover Worthy Treadwell Neely Gordon Jones Misch Adams Robinson Hyde C.L. Rucker Purdue Hoover Worthy Pickelman Neely Gordon Jones Norman Adams Robinson Hyde C.L. Rucker at Penn State Hoover Worthy Pickelman Neely Gordon Jones Norman Adams Robinson Hyde C.L. Rucker

STARTING LINEUPS/CAREER STARTS

2010 OFFENSIVE GAME-BY-GAME STARTERSGame X LT LG C RG RT TE Z QB FB TB Western Michigan Dell Young Foreman Stipek McDonald Deane Gantt Martin Cousins Nichol$ Baker vs. Florida Atlantic Dell Young Foreman Stipek McDonald Deane Gantt Cunningham Cousins Celek+ Baker Notre Dame Nichol Young Foreman Stipek McDonald Deane Gantt Martin Cousins Bendzuck Baker Northern Colorado Cunningham Young Foreman Stipek McDonald Deane Gantt Linthicum+ Cousins Bendzuck Baker Wisconsin Nichol Young Foreman Stipek McDonald Deane Gantt Martin Cousins Linthicum+ Baker at Michigan Dell Young Foreman Stipek McDonald Deane Gantt Cunningham Cousins Linthicum+ Baker Illinois Dell Young Foreman Stipek McDonald Deane Gantt Martin Cousins Linthicum+ Baker at Northwestern Nichol Young Foreman Stipek McDonald Deane Gantt Cunningham Cousins Linthicum+ Baker at Iowa Dell Young Foreman Stipek McDonald Deane Gantt Cunningham Cousins Nichol% Fowler% Minnesota Dell Young Foreman Stipek McGaha Deane Gantt Cunningham Cousins Bendzuck Baker Purdue Dell McGaha Foreman Stipek McDonald Deane Gantt Nichol Cousins Bendzuck Baker at Penn State Nichol Young Foreman Stipek McDonald Deane Gantt Cunningham Cousins Linthicum+ Baker

59-Young (22/26^)LT

67-Foreman (35)LG

66-Stipek (15)C

62-McDonald (11)75-McGaha (3)

RG77-Deane (13)

RT83-Gantt (38)

88-Linthicum (13/18#)85-Celek (6)

TE

8-Cousins (24)QB

42-Bendzuck (4)FB

4-Baker (12)22-Caper (5)

TB

91-Hoover (9) 52-Drone (4)

LE99-Worthy (23)

DT96-Pickelman (8) 93-Treadwell (5)57-Strayhorn (1)

NT89-Neely (26)

RE29-C.L. Rucker (33)

32-M. White (1)

BC

43-Gordon (48)SAM

53-Jones (45)MIKE

10-Norman (10) 36-Misch (7)

STAR

39-Robinson (18)9-Lewis (1)

FS11-Hyde (20)

SS

5-Adams (14)31-Dennard (2)

FC

3-Cunningham (29)82-Martin (6)13-Fowler (1)

Z2-Dell (26)

7-Nichol (9*)

X

Career Starts by Position

# Includes games started at Clemson, 2007.^ Includes games started at Bowling Green, 2006-07.

* Includes one start at quarterback in 2009.+ Double tight end set.$ Three receiver set.% Four receiver set.

2010 STATISTICS


2010 Michigan State FootballMichigan State Combined Team Statistics (Regular Season)

All games

Date Opponent Score Att.Sep 04, 2010 WESTERN MICHIGAN W 38-14 75769Sep 11, 2010 vs Florida Atlantic W 30-17 36124Sep 18, 2010 NOTRE DAME W 34-31 78411Sep 25, 2010 NORTHERN COLORADO W 45-7 70926

* Oct 02, 2010 #11 WISCONSIN W 34-24 73108* Oct 09, 2010 at #18 Michigan W 34-17 113065* Oct 16, 2010 ILLINOIS W 26-6 74441* Oct 23, 2010 at Northwestern W 35-27 41115* Oct 30, 2010 at #18 Iowa Hawkeyes L 6-37 70585* Nov 06, 2010 MINNESOTA W 31-8 71128* Nov 20, 2010 PURDUE W 35-31 71111* Nov 27, 2010 at Penn State W 28-22 102649

Rushing gp-gs att gain loss net avg td lg avg/gBaker, Edwin 12-11 195 1221 34 1187 6.1 13 80 98.9Bell, Le'Veon 12-0 103 630 38 592 5.7 8 75 49.3Martin, Keshawn 10-5 14 157 0 157 11.2 0 35 15.7Caper, Larry 10-0 37 161 18 143 3.9 2 19 14.3Fowler, Bennie 12-1 7 65 3 62 8.9 1 22 5.2Nichol, Keith 12-7 4 16 7 9 2.2 0 13 0.8Buford, Andre 1 - 0 2 5 0 5 2.5 0 4 5.0Hill, Nick 1 - 0 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 2.0Cunningham, B.J. 12-7 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0TEAM 8 - 0 13 0 22 -22 -1.7 0 0 -2.8Maxwell, Andrew 4 - 0 4 0 29 -29 -7.2 0 0 -7.2Cousins, Kirk 12-12 35 56 136 -80 -2.3 1 8 -6.7Total 12 416 2313 287 2026 4.9 25 80 168.8Opponents 12 407 1713 250 1463 3.6 10 80 121.9

Passing gp-gs effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/gCousins, Kirk 12-12 153.51 216-320-9 67.5 2705 20 55 225.4Maxwell, Andrew 4 - 0 82.74 9-19-0 47.4 80 0 21 20.0Nichol, Keith 12-7 290.20 2-2-0 100.0 6 1 3 0.5Bates, Aaron 12-0 475.00 2-2-0 100.0 50 1 29 4.2Martin, Keshawn 10-5 209.20 1-1-0 100.0 13 0 13 1.3Total 12 152.42 230-344-9 66.9 2854 22 55 237.8Opponents 12 117.03 224-399-17 56.1 2590 18 67 215.8

Receiving gp-gs no. yds avg td lg avg/gCunningham, B.J. 12-7 50 611 12.2 9 48 50.9Dell, Mark 12-7 49 761 15.5 6 55 63.4Martin, Keshawn 10-5 29 353 12.2 1 42 35.3Gantt, Charlie 12-12 22 261 11.9 3 35 21.8Nichol, Keith 12-7 19 240 12.6 1 42 20.0Linthicum, Brian 12-5 17 202 11.9 1 34 16.8Fowler, Bennie 12-1 12 119 9.9 0 24 9.9Caper, Larry 10-0 11 128 11.6 1 35 12.8Bell, Le'Veon 12-0 11 97 8.8 0 35 8.1Baker, Edwin 12-11 3 22 7.3 0 13 1.8Spencer, Donald 5 - 0 2 21 10.5 0 12 4.2Celek, Garrett 1 - 1 2 17 8.5 0 15 17.0Hammock, TyQuan 12-0 1 16 16.0 0 16 1.3Buford, Andre 1 - 0 1 4 4.0 0 4 4.0Smith, Fred 8 - 0 1 2 2.0 0 2 0.2Total 12 230 2854 12.4 22 55 237.8Opponents 12 224 2590 11.6 18 67 215.8

Field Goals fg pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blkConroy, Dan 14-15 93.3 1-1 2-2 7-8 3-3 1-1 50 0

PATScoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf ptsConroy, Dan - 14-15 44-45 - - - - - 86Baker, Edwin 13 - - - - - - - 78Cunningham, B.J. 9 - - - - - - - 54Bell, Le'Veon 8 - - - - - - - 48Dell, Mark 6 - - - 1 - - - 38Gantt, Charlie 3 - - - - - - - 18Caper, Larry 3 - - - - - - - 18Martin, Keshawn 2 - - - - - - - 12Fowler, Bennie 1 - - - - - - - 6Linthicum, Brian 1 - - - - - - - 6Nichol, Keith 1 - - - - - - - 6Cousins, Kirk 1 - - - - 1-2 - - 6Total 48 14-15 44-45 - 1 1-2 - - 376Opponents 30 11-13 26-27 - 1 1-3 - - 241

Record: Overall Home Away NeutralAll games 11-1 7-0 3-1 1-0Conference 7-1 4-0 3-1 0-0Non-Conference 4-0 3-0 0-0 1-0

Team Statistics MSU OPPFIRST DOWNS 240 224 R u s h i n g 90 84 P a s s i n g 138 118 P e n a l t y 12 22RUSHING YARDAGE 2026 1463 Rushing Attempts 416 407 Average Per Rush 4.9 3.6 Average Per Game 168.8 121.9 TDs Rushing 25 10PASSING YARDAGE 2854 2590 C o m p - A t t - I n t 230-344-9 224-399-17 Average Per Pass 8.3 6.5 Average Per Catch 12.4 11.6 Average Per Game 237.8 215.8 TDs Passing 22 18TOTAL OFFENSE 4880 4053 Average Per Play 6.4 5.0 Average Per Game 406.7 337.8KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 43-808 57-1202PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 19-245 25-217INT RETURNS: #-Yards 17-238 9-166FUMBLES-LOST 17-9 19-7PENALTIES-Yards 79-709 74-628PUNTS-AVG 51-44.8 64-38.6TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3 0 : 4 5 2 9 : 1 53RD-DOWN Conversions 57/152 63/1674TH-DOWN Conversions 11/15 12/20

Interceptions no. yds avg td lgRobinson, Trenton 4 19 4.8 0 15Adams, Johnny 3 38 12.7 0 31Hyde, Marcus 3 81 27.0 0 39Rucker, Chris L 2 20 10.0 0 20Jones, Greg 2 36 18.0 0 34Norman, Chris 1 8 8.0 0 8Bullough, Max 1 20 20.0 0 20Gordon, Eric 1 16 16.0 0 16

Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blkBates, Aaron 50 2261 45.2 69 6 10 15 14 0TEAM 1 25 25.0 25 0 0 0 0 0

Punt Returns no. yds avg td lgMartin, Keshawn 15 213 14.2 1 74Dell, Mark 2 8 4.0 0 8Allen, Denicos 1 10 10.0 0 0White, Mitchell 1 14 14.0 0 14Total 19 245 12.9 1 74Opponents 25 217 8.7 0 16

Kick Returns no. yds avg td lgMartin, Keshawn 20 355 17.8 0 46Fowler, Bennie 11 231 21.0 0 28Bell, Le'Veon 6 142 23.7 0 32Robinson, Trenton 2 42 21.0 0 27Bendzuck, Nick 2 9 4.5 0 9Caper, Larry 1 19 19.0 0 19Gardiner, Steve 1 10 10.0 0 10Total 43 808 18.8 0 46Opponents 57 1202 21.1 0 54

2010 STATISTICS


2010 Michigan State FootballMichigan State Overall Individual Statistics (Regular Season)

All games

Rushing gp-gs att gain loss net avg td lg avg/gBaker, Edwin 12-11 195 1221 34 1187 6.1 13 80 98.9Bell, Le'Veon 12-0 103 630 38 592 5.7 8 75 49.3Martin, Keshawn 10-5 14 157 0 157 11.2 0 35 15.7Caper, Larry 10-0 37 161 18 143 3.9 2 19 14.3Fowler, Bennie 12-1 7 65 3 62 8.9 1 22 5.2Nichol, Keith 12-7 4 16 7 9 2.2 0 13 0.8Buford, Andre 1 - 0 2 5 0 5 2.5 0 4 5.0Hill, Nick 1 - 0 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 2.0Cunningham, B.J. 12-7 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0TEAM 8 - 0 13 0 22 -22 -1.7 0 0 -2.8Maxwell, Andrew 4 - 0 4 0 29 -29 -7.2 0 0 -7.2Cousins, Kirk 12-12 35 56 136 -80 -2.3 1 8 -6.7Total 12 416 2313 287 2026 4.9 25 80 168.8Opponents 12 407 1713 250 1463 3.6 10 80 121.9

Passing gp-gs effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/gCousins, Kirk 12-12 153.51 216-320-9 67.5 2705 20 55 225.4Maxwell, Andrew 4 - 0 82.74 9-19-0 47.4 80 0 21 20.0Bates, Aaron 12-0 475.00 2-2-0 100.0 50 1 29 4.2Nichol, Keith 12-7 290.20 2-2-0 100.0 6 1 3 0.5Martin, Keshawn 10-5 209.20 1-1-0 100.0 13 0 13 1.3Total 12 152.42 230-344-9 66.9 2854 22 55 237.8Opponents 12 117.03 224-399-17 56.1 2590 18 67 215.8

Receiving gp-gs no. yds avg td lg avg/gCunningham, B.J. 12-7 50 611 12.2 9 48 50.9Dell, Mark 12-7 49 761 15.5 6 55 63.4Martin, Keshawn 10-5 29 353 12.2 1 42 35.3Gantt, Charlie 12-12 22 261 11.9 3 35 21.8Nichol, Keith 12-7 19 240 12.6 1 42 20.0Linthicum, Brian 12-5 17 202 11.9 1 34 16.8Fowler, Bennie 12-1 12 119 9.9 0 24 9.9Caper, Larry 10-0 11 128 11.6 1 35 12.8Bell, Le'Veon 12-0 11 97 8.8 0 35 8.1Baker, Edwin 12-11 3 22 7.3 0 13 1.8Spencer, Donald 5 - 0 2 21 10.5 0 12 4.2Celek, Garrett 1 - 1 2 17 8.5 0 15 17.0Hammock, TyQuan 12-0 1 16 16.0 0 16 1.3Buford, Andre 1 - 0 1 4 4.0 0 4 4.0Smith, Fred 8 - 0 1 2 2.0 0 2 0.2Total 12 230 2854 12.4 22 55 237.8Opponents 12 224 2590 11.6 18 67 215.8

Punt Returns no. yds avg td lgMartin, Keshawn 15 213 14.2 1 74Dell, Mark 2 8 4.0 0 8Allen, Denicos 1 10 10.0 0 0White, Mitchell 1 14 14.0 0 14Total 19 245 12.9 1 74Opponents 25 217 8.7 0 16

Interceptions no. yds avg td lgRobinson, Trenton 4 19 4.8 0 15Adams, Johnny 3 38 12.7 0 31Hyde, Marcus 3 81 27.0 0 39Jones, Greg 2 36 18.0 0 34Rucker, Chris L 2 20 10.0 0 20Norman, Chris 1 8 8.0 0 8Bullough, Max 1 20 20.0 0 20Gordon, Eric 1 16 16.0 0 16Total 17 238 14.0 0 39Opponents 9 166 18.4 2 66

Kick Returns no. yds avg td lgMartin, Keshawn 20 355 17.8 0 46Fowler, Bennie 11 231 21.0 0 28Bell, Le'Veon 6 142 23.7 0 32Bendzuck, Nick 2 9 4.5 0 9Robinson, Trenton 2 42 21.0 0 27Gardiner, Steve 1 10 10.0 0 10Caper, Larry 1 19 19.0 0 19Total 43 808 18.8 0 46Opponents 57 1202 21.1 0 54

Fumble Returns no. yds avg td lgTotal 0 0 0.0 0 0Opponents 0 0 0.0 0 0

Keshawn Martin leads the Big Ten in punt returns with his 14.2 avg. Against Wisconsin, he returned a punt 72 yards for a touchdown in the Spartans’ victory over the Badgers.

2010 STATISTICS


2010 Michigan State FootballMichigan State Overall Individual Statistics (Regular Season)

All games

PATScoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf ptsConroy, Dan - 14-15 44-45 - - - - - 86Baker, Edwin 13 - - - - - - - 78Cunningham, B.J. 9 - - - - - - - 54Bell, Le'Veon 8 - - - - - - - 48Dell, Mark 6 - - - 1 - - - 38Gantt, Charlie 3 - - - - - - - 18Caper, Larry 3 - - - - - - - 18Martin, Keshawn 2 - - - - - - - 12Nichol, Keith 1 - - - - - - - 6Fowler, Bennie 1 - - - - - - - 6Cousins, Kirk 1 - - - - 1-2 - - 6Linthicum, Brian 1 - - - - - - - 6Total 48 14-15 44-45 - 1 1-2 - - 376Opponents 30 11-13 26-27 - 1 1-3 - - 241

Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/gCousins, Kirk 12 355 -80 2705 2625 218.8Baker, Edwin 12 195 1187 0 1187 98.9Bell, Le'Veon 12 103 592 0 592 49.3Martin, Keshawn 10 15 157 13 170 17.0Caper, Larry 10 37 143 0 143 14.3Fowler, Bennie 12 7 62 0 62 5.2Maxwell, Andrew 4 23 -29 80 51 12.8Bates, Aaron 12 2 0 50 50 4.2Nichol, Keith 12 6 9 6 15 1.2Buford, Andre 1 2 5 0 5 5.0Hill, Nick 1 1 2 0 2 2.0TEAM 8 13 -22 0 -22 -2.8Total 12 760 2026 2854 4880 406.7Opponents 12 806 1463 2590 4053 337.8

Field Goals fg pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blkConroy, Dan 14-15 93.3 1-1 2-2 7-8 3-3 1-1 50 0

FG Sequence Michigan State OpponentsWestern Michigan (33) -Florida Atlantic (44),(41),(50) (24)Notre Dame - (33)Northern Colorado (43) -Wisconsin (36),(36) (49)Michigan (38),(28) (34),42Illinois (37),(34),(32),(18) (21),(33)Northwestern 38 (37),(41)Iowa Hawkeyes - (37)Minnesota (24) 32Purdue - (52)Penn State - (34)

Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blkBates, Aaron 50 2261 45.2 69 6 10 15 14 0TEAM 1 25 25.0 25 0 0 0 0 0Total 51 2286 44.8 69 6 10 15 14 0Opponents 64 2471 38.6 62 4 18 20 7 2

Kickoffs no. yds avg tb ob retn net ydlnMuma, Kevin 72 4636 64.4 12 2Total 72 4636 64.4 12 2 21.1 44.4 25Opponents 52 3179 61.1 7 0 18.8 42.9 27

Edwin Baker leads the Spartans with 13 touchdowns and ranks sixth in the Big Ten in scoring (6.5 ppg).

2010 STATISTICS


2010 Michigan State FootballMichigan State Overall Defensive Statistics (Regular Season)

All games

Tackles Sacks Pass defense Fumbles blkd## Defensive Leaders gp-gs ua a tot tfl/yds no-yds int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds ff kick saf53 Jones, Greg 12-12 43 55 98 8.0-18 1.0-6 2-36 3 6 . 3 . .43 Gordon, Eric 12-12 33 55 88 6.5-18 2.0-6 1-16 2 . . 1 . .11 Hyde, Marcus 12-12 39 38 77 . . 3-81 8 . 1-0 . . .39 Robinson, Trenton 12-11 30 39 69 . . 4-19 8 1 . . . .29 Rucker, Chris L 10-9 37 24 61 3.5-20 . 2-20 7 1 . 2 . .10 Norman, Chris 11-9 23 36 59 0.5-0 . 1-8 3 . 1-0 1 . .5 Adams, Johnny 12-12 28 15 43 2.0-3 . 3-38 7 . 1-0 1 1 .99 Worthy, Jerel 12-12 12 25 37 8.0-42 4.0-27 . 3 2 . . 1 .91 Hoover, Tyler 12-9 14 21 35 3.5-12 3.0-12 . 2 4 1-0 1 . .89 Neely, Colin 11-11 14 18 32 10.0-53 2.5-19 . 1 3 . 1 . .96 Pickelman, Kevin 10-7 10 21 31 2.5-8 0.5-5 . . . . . . .36 Misch, Jon 12-3 9 20 29 3.5-5 . . . 2 1-0 . . .57 Strayhorn, Johnathan 12-1 11 15 26 3.5-17 3.5-17 . . 1 . 1 . .40 Bullough, Max 12-0 7 14 21 1.5-5 0.5-4 1-20 . . . . . .50 Gardiner, Steve 12-0 5 15 20 1.0-1 . . . . . . . .49 Hammock, TyQuan 12-0 7 9 16 . . . . . . . . .98 White,Anthony Rashad 12-0 2 14 16 1.0-5 0.5-5 . 1 . . . . .9 Lewis, Isaiah 12-1 6 9 15 . . . 1 . . . . .28 Allen, Denicos 12-0 8 6 14 1.0-3 . . . 1 1-0 . 1 .2G Gholston, William 10-0 3 10 13 1.0-3 0.5-2 . 1 5 . . . .52 Drone, Denzel 11-4 4 9 13 1.0-22 1.0-22 . 1 1 . 1 . .23 Jones, Jairus 11-0 7 5 12 . . . . . . . . .41 Elsworth, Kyler 12-0 7 5 12 . . . . . . . . .31 Dennard, Darqueze 6-2 8 3 11 2.0-4 1.0-2 . . . 1-0 1 . .93 Treadwell, Blake 8-4 1 9 10 . . . . 2 . . . .87 Anderson, Todd 8-0 3 5 8 . . . 1 1 . . . .32 White, Mitchell 12-1 4 4 8 . . . 1 . . . . .55 Freeman, Corey 10-0 4 1 5 1.0-2 . . . 1 . . . .13 Fowler, Bennie 12-1 2 2 4 . . . . . . . . .61 Jeremiah, Antonio 8-0 . 3 3 1.0-2 . . . . . . . .97 France, Dan 7-0 1 2 3 . . . 1 1 . . . .83 Gantt, Charlie 12-12 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . .26 Johnson, Jesse 12-0 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .17 Muma, Kevin 12-0 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . .12 Dixon, Dana 6-0 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .56 Shackleton, Alex 12-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .8 Cousins, Kirk 12-12 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .66 Stipek, John 12-12 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .69 Pacheco, Blake 1-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .18 Bates, Aaron 12-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .47 Gainer, Jeremy 1-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .22 Caper, Larry 10-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .

Total 12 392 512 904 62-243 20-127 17-238 51 32 7-0 13 3 .Opponents 12 383 468 851 54-253 19-151 9-166 33 22 9-0 10 1 .

2010 STATISTICS


2010 Michigan State FootballMichigan State Passing Game-by-Game (Regular Season)

All games

#8 Cousins, Kirk Comp Att Int Pct Yards TD Long Sacked EfficWestern Michigan 13 21 0 61.9 186 1 37 2-15 152.02Florida Atlantic 9 17 1 52.9 142 1 42 1-11 130.75Notre Dame 23 33 1 69.7 245 2 27 4-22 146.00Northern Colorado 16 20 0 80.0 290 2 55 0-0 234.80Wisconsin 20 29 2 69.0 269 3 35 2-16 167.23Michigan 18 25 0 72.0 284 1 44 2-22 180.62Illinois 13 24 0 54.2 201 1 48 1-7 138.27Northwestern 29 43 0 67.4 331 3 27 2-18 155.13Iowa Hawkeyes 21 29 3 72.4 198 1 34 0-0 120.46Minnesota 9 20 1 45.0 131 0 24 1-6 90.02Purdue 28 37 1 75.7 276 3 28 1-8 159.69Penn State 17 22 0 77.3 152 2 24 0-0 165.31TOTALS 216 320 9 67.5 2705 20 55 16-125 153.51

#1A Maxwell, Andrew Comp Att Int Pct Yards TD Long Sacked EfficWestern Michigan 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0-0 0.00Northern Colorado 3 5 0 60.0 41 0 21 2-18 128.88Iowa Hawkeyes 4 10 0 40.0 29 0 12 1-8 64.36Purdue 2 3 0 66.7 10 0 5 0-0 94.67TOTALS 9 19 0 47.4 80 0 21 3-26 82.74

#7 Nichol, Keith Comp Att Int Pct Yards TD Long Sacked EfficMichigan 1 1 0 100.0 3 0 3 0-0 125.20Penn State 1 1 0 100.0 3 1 3 0-0 455.20TOTALS 2 2 0 100.0 6 1 3 0-0 290.20

#18 Bates, Aaron Comp Att Int Pct Yards TD Long Sacked EfficNotre Dame 1 1 0 100.0 29 1 29 0-0 673.60Northwestern 1 1 0 100.0 21 0 21 0-0 276.40TOTALS 2 2 0 100.0 50 1 29 0-0 475.00

#82 Martin, Keshawn Comp Att Int Pct Yards TD Long Sacked EfficPenn State 1 1 0 100.0 13 0 13 0-0 209.20TOTALS 1 1 0 100.0 13 0 13 0-0 209.20

Kirk Cousins has thrown for more than 200 yards in seven games this season, including a season-high 331 in the comeback win at Northwestern.

2010 STATISTICS


2010 Michigan State FootballMichigan State Rushing/Receiving Game-by-Game (Regular Season)

All games

RUSHING No-Yds/TD WMU FAU ND NC WIS MICH ILL NU IOWA MINN PUR PSUBaker, Edwin RB 195-1187/13 17-117/2 15-183/1 14-90/1 11-59/1 18-87/0 22-147/1 8-23/0 10-73/1 9-21/0 27-179/4 16-90/1 28-118/1Bell, Le'Veon RB 103-592/8 10-141/2 10-49/1 17-114/1 11-92/3 16-75/0 7-78/1 10-13/0 8-12/0 6-12/0 6--1/0 2-7/0 -Martin, Keshawn WR 14-157/0 2-43/0 - 1-4/0 1-12/0 1-2/0 1-15/0 3-18/0 1-9/0 DNP DNP 2-13/0 2-41/0Caper, Larry RB 37-143/2 DNP DNP 3-0/0 9-38/0 3-22/0 8-34/1 7-37/1 1-3/0 1-0/0 2--5/0 - 3-14/0Fowler, Bennie WR 7-62/1 - 1-3/0 - 1-13/0 - - - 1-22/1 1-11/0 3-13/0 - -Nichol, Keith WR 4-9/0 - - - - - - 1-13/0 1-3/0 1--2/0 - - 1--5/0Buford, Andre RB 2-5/0 DNP DNP DNP 2-5/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNPHill, Nick RB 1-2/0 1-2/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNPCunningham, B. WR 1-0/0 - - - - - - - 1-0/0 - - - -TEAM 13--22/0 1--2/0 2--6/0 DNP - 2--3/0 1--1/0 DNP 1--2/0 DNP DNP 2--2/0 4--6/0Maxwell, Andrew QB 4--29/0 - DNP DNP 2--18/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP 2--11/0 DNP - DNPCousins, Kirk QB 35--80/1 6--4/0 2--4/0 8--5/0 - 5--8/0 3--24/0 2--11/0 2--15/0 - 3-3/0 3--13/1 1-1/0

RECEIVING No-Yds/TD WMU FAU ND NC WIS MICH ILL NU IOWA MINN PUR PSUDell, Mark WR 49-761/6 6-81/0 1-19/0 1-7/0 2-65/0 6-91/1 3-93/1 3-55/0 9-109/2 8-98/0 2-35/0 8-108/2 -Cunningham, B. WR 50-611/9 1-11/0 2-35/1 7-101/1 4-43/0 3-25/1 5-40/0 3-83/1 8-113/1 4-36/1 4-40/0 6-51/1 3-33/2Martin, Keshawn WR 29-353/1 - 2-53/0 8-96/1 4-36/0 2-34/0 6-69/0 1-9/0 1-12/0 DNP DNP 4-38/0 1-6/0Gantt, Charlie TE 22-261/3 2-49/0 - 2-41/1 - 3-43/1 1-7/0 - 3-20/0 4-35/0 - 3-28/0 4-38/1Nichol, Keith WR 19-240/1 2-32/1 - 1-2/0 1-34/0 3-30/0 1-42/0 2-14/0 4-51/0 1-3/0 - 3-19/0 1-13/0Linthicum, B. TE 17-202/1 2-13/0 - 1-5/0 3-63/1 2-11/0 1-34/0 2-14/0 - 1-10/0 - 1-10/0 4-42/0Caper, Larry RB 11-128/1 DNP DNP - 2-30/1 1-35/0 1-5/0 1-12/0 2-7/0 - 1-16/0 1-6/0 2-17/0Fowler, Bennie WR 12-119/0 - 1-8/0 - 1-21/0 - - - 2-27/0 3-19/0 1-24/0 2-7/0 2-13/0Bell, Le'Veon RB 11-97/0 - 1-10/0 2-18/0 1-35/0 - 1--3/0 1-14/0 - 2-5/0 - 1-12/0 2-6/0Baker, Edwin RB 3-22/0 - - 1-2/0 - - - - 1-13/0 - - 1-7/0 -Spencer, Donald WR 2-21/0 DNP DNP DNP - DNP DNP - - 2-21/0 - DNP DNPCelek, Garrett TE 2-17/0 DNP 2-17/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNPHammock, TyQuan 1-16/0 - - - - - - - - - 1-16/0 - -Buford, Andre RB 1-4/0 DNP DNP DNP 1-4/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNPSmith, Fred FB 1-2/0 DNP - 1-2/0 - DNP - - - - - DNP DNP

2010 Michigan State FootballMichigan State Total Tackles Game-by-Game (Regular Season)

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Total Tackles UA-A Total WMU FAU ND NC WIS MICH ILL NU IOWA MINN PUR PSUJones, Greg LB 43-55 98 2 - 7 5 - 6 1 - 8 1 - 3 6 - 2 4 - 1 4 - 1 0 7 - 2 3 - 6 4 - 5 4 - 4 2 - 1Gordon, Eric LB 33-55 88 3 - 5 4 - 7 3 - 2 2 - 2 2 - 4 2 - 4 1 - 5 4 - 2 4 - 5 3 - 6 3 - 9 2 - 4Hyde, Marcus 39-38 77 4 - 1 2 - 1 4 - 7 3 - 3 3 - 2 6 - 1 1 - 9 5 - 3 4 - 5 5 - 2 1 - 3 1 - 1Robinson, T. 30-39 69 4 - 4 1 - 4 1 - 4 3 - 2 3 - 5 4 - 3 3 - 5 1 - 1 1 - 4 2 - 2 3 - 2 4 - 3Rucker, Chris L 37-24 61 4 - 3 3 - 2 8 - 4 2 - 4 4 - 3 3 - 0 D N P D N P 0 - 2 5 - 2 4 - 3 4 - 1Norman, Chris LB 23-36 59 1 - 7 4 - 6 4 - 4 1 - 1 1 - 0 5 - 2 1 - 3 3 - 1 0 - 5 D N P 3 - 3 0 - 4Adams, Johnny DB 28-15 43 3 - 2 2 - 2 4 - 0 0 - 2 0 - 2 5 - 1 0 - 1 7 - 0 3 - 0 0 - 1 1 - 1 3 - 3Worthy, Jerel DT 12-25 37 1 - 2 2 - 0 0 - 2 - 1 - 2 2 - 1 1 - 2 1 - 1 1 - 4 1 - 4 0 - 4 2 - 3Hoover, Tyler DE 14-21 35 0 - 1 0 - 1 0 - 1 - 1 - 0 1 - 1 3 - 6 7 - 2 0 - 2 1 - 0 0 - 3 1 - 4Neely, Colin DE 14-18 32 1 - 2 2 - 3 0 - 2 1 - 2 D N P - 2 - 1 3 - 0 0 - 3 2 - 2 1 - 0 2 - 3Pickelman, K. DT 10-21 31 2 - 1 0 - 2 0 - 2 0 - 3 D N P 1 - 1 3 - 5 D N P - 0 - 1 4 - 3 0 - 3Misch, Jon LB 9-20 29 1 - 2 1 - 2 0 - 4 1 - 3 1 - 1 2 - 0 0 - 1 1 - 0 - 2 - 4 0 - 3 -Strayhorn, J. DL 11-15 26 0 - 2 - 3 - 2 0 - 3 0 - 3 2 - 0 2 - 3 3 - 0 - 0 - 1 0 - 1 1 - 0Bullough, Max LB 7-14 21 0 - 2 0 - 2 - 2 - 2 1 - 0 0 - 1 0 - 2 1 - 0 2 - 1 1 - 0 0 - 2 0 - 2Gardiner, Steve LB 5-15 20 0 - 1 0 - 2 - 1 - 2 0 - 4 - 0 - 2 0 - 1 1 - 0 3 - 0 0 - 3 -White, A.R. DT 2-14 16 1 - 2 0 - 2 - 0 - 3 - 1 - 1 0 - 1 0 - 1 0 - 2 - 0 - 1 0 - 1Hammock, TyQuan LB 7-9 16 2 - 0 1 - 2 0 - 2 - 1 - 0 2 - 0 0 - 2 - - - 1 - 2 0 - 1Lewis, Isaiah 6-9 15 - 0 - 1 0 - 2 1 - 0 0 - 1 1 - 1 - 2 - 0 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 0 - 2Allen, Denicos 8-6 14 0 - 1 2 - 3 3 - 0 - 0 - 1 1 - 0 - - 2 - 0 0 - 1 - -Drone, Denzel DE 4-9 13 1 - 0 0 - 2 1 - 1 0 - 1 1 - 1 0 - 1 - 1 - 2 0 - 1 D N P - -Gholston, W. DE 3-10 13 0 - 1 1 - 2 - - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 0 - 5 - D N P D N PJones, Jairus DB 7-5 12 1 - 1 - - 3 - 2 0 - 1 1 - 0 - - 1 - 0 - D N P 1 - 1Elsworth, Kyler LB 7-5 12 1 - 0 1 - 0 0 - 1 0 - 2 0 - 2 1 - 0 - 1 - 0 - - - 3 - 0Dennard, D. DB 8-3 11 D N P D N P 0 - 1 - 1 - 0 - 3 - 2 4 - 0 D N P D N P D N P D N PTreadwell, B. DT 1-9 10 D N P D N P 0 - 1 0 - 1 0 - 3 1 - 1 - D N P 0 - 2 0 - 1 D N P -Anderson, Todd DL 3-5 8 1 - 2 0 - 2 - 0 - 1 D N P D N P D N P 2 - 0 - D N P - -White, Mitchell DB 4-4 8 0 - 2 2 - 0 - 1 - 1 - 0 - 1 - - - - 1 - 0 -Freeman, Corey DE 4-1 5 2 - 0 D N P D N P - - - - 1 - 0 0 - 1 1 - 0 - -Fowler, Bennie 2-2 4 0 - 2 - 1 - 0 1 - 0 - - - - - - - -Jeremiah, A. 0-3 3 D N P - D N P - D N P D N P - - 0 - 3 - - -France, Dan DT 1-2 3 1 - 1 D N P D N P 0 - 1 - - - - D N P D N P - D N PMuma, Kevin 2-0 2 - - - - - - - - - 2 - 0 - -Johnson, Jesse 1-1 2 - - - 1 - 1 - - - - - - - -Dixon, Dana DB 1-1 2 1 - 0 D N P D N P - D N P D N P 0 - 1 - - - D N P D N PGantt, Charlie 2-0 2 - - 1 - 0 - 1 - 0 - - - - - - -Shackleton, A. 1-0 1 1 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - -Pacheco, Blake DT 1-0 1 D N P D N P D N P 1 - 0 D N P D N P D N P D N P D N P D N P D N P D N PGainer, Jeremy LB 0-1 1 D N P D N P D N P 0 - 1 D N P D N P D N P D N P D N P D N P D N P D N PBates, Aaron 0-1 1 - - - - - 0 - 1 - - - - - -Stipek, John 1-0 1 - - - - - - - - 1 - 0 - - -Caper, Larry 0-1 1 D N P D N P - - - - - - - - - 0 - 1Cousins, Kirk 1-0 1 - - - - - - - - 1 - 0 - - -

2010 STATISTICS


2010 Michigan State FootballMichigan State Team Game-by-Game (Regular Season)

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TEAM STATISTICS

Rushing Receiving Passing Kick Returns Punt Returns totDate Opponent no. yds td lg no. yds td lg cmp-att-int yds td lg no. yds td lg no. yds td lg offSep 04 WESTERN MICHIGAN 37 297 4 75 13 186 1 37 13-22-0 186 1 37 2 42 0 27 3 13 0 8 483Sep 11 vs Florida Atlantic 30 225 2 80 9 142 1 42 9-17-1 142 1 42 4 89 0 46 3 62 0 47 367Sep 18 NOTRE DAME 43 203 2 56 24 274 3 29 24-34-1 274 3 29 4 71 0 23 0 0 0 0 477Sep 25 NORTHERN COLORADO 37 201 4 19 19 331 2 55 19-25-0 331 2 55 2 41 0 23 4 49 0 22 532Oct 02 WISCONSIN 45 175 0 23 20 269 3 35 20-29-2 269 3 35 4 98 0 29 2 83 1 74 444Oct 09 at Michigan 42 249 3 61 19 287 1 44 19-26-0 287 1 44 4 56 0 26 1 9 0 9 536Oct 16 ILLINOIS 31 93 1 15 13 201 1 48 13-24-0 201 1 48 1 10 0 10 2 13 0 13 294Oct 23 at Northwestern 26 105 2 25 30 352 3 27 30-44-0 352 3 27 3 70 0 32 1 3 0 3 457Oct 30 at Iowa Hawkeyes 20 31 0 11 25 227 1 34 25-39-3 227 1 34 7 113 0 20 1 0 0 0 258Nov 06 MINNESOTA 41 189 4 30 9 131 0 24 9-20-1 131 0 24 2 40 0 21 0 0 0 0 320Nov 20 PURDUE 25 95 2 21 30 286 3 28 30-40-1 286 3 28 6 93 0 22 2 13 0 3 381Nov 27 at Penn State 39 163 1 35 19 168 3 24 19-24-0 168 3 24 4 85 0 28 0 0 0 0 331Michigan State 416 2026 25 80 230 2854 22 55 230-344-9 2854 22 55 43 808 0 46 19 245 1 74 4880Opponents 407 1463 10 80 224 2590 18 67 224-399-17 2590 18 67 57 1202 0 54 25 217 0 16 4053

Games played: 12 Avg per rush: 4.9 Avg per catch: 12.4 Pass efficiency: 152.42 Kick ret avg: 18.8 Punt ret avg: 12.9 All purpose avg/game: 514.2 Total offense avg/gm: 406.7

Tackles Sacks Fumble Pass Defense Blkd PAT AttemptsDate Opponent ua a total tfl-yds no-yds ff fr-yds int-yds qbh brup kick kick rush rcv saf ptsSep 04 WESTERN MICHIGAN 38 54 92 5.0-20 1.0-5 1 2-0 1-10 5 7 0 5-5 0 0 0 38Sep 11 vs Florida Atlantic 33 54 87 8.0-40 2.0-15 1 1-0 0-0 1 4 0 3-3 0 0 0 30Sep 18 NOTRE DAME 34 50 84 2.0-7 1.0-6 3 2-0 1-0 3 7 0 4-4 0 0 0 34Sep 25 NORTHERN COLORAD 25 46 71 1.0-1 0.0-0 2 0-0 4-56 7 5 0 6-6 0 0 0 45Oct 02 WISCONSIN 28 38 66 5.0-30 1.0-22 1 0-0 0-0 3 5 0 4-4 0 0 0 34Oct 09 at Michigan 45 22 67 2.0-13 1.0-9 0 0-0 3-7 0 2 1 4-4 0 0 0 34Oct 16 ILLINOIS 25 62 87 8.0-39 4.0-23 1 1-0 3-76 5 3 0 2-2 0 0 0 26Oct 23 at Northwestern 54 16 70 10.0-38 8.0-35 2 1-0 1-16 3 1 0 5-5 0 0 0 35Oct 30 at Iowa Hawkeyes 25 52 77 7.0-14 0.0-0 1 0-0 0-0 0 3 0 0-0 0 0 0 6Nov 06 MINNESOTA 32 32 64 8.0-22 1.0-8 0 0-0 1-41 2 4 1 4-4 0 0 0 31Nov 20 PURDUE 27 48 75 3.0-4 0.0-0 0 0-0 2-28 3 1 1 3-4 0 1 0 35Nov 27 at Penn State 26 38 64 3.0-15 1.0-4 1 0-0 1-4 0 9 0 4-4 0 0 0 28Michigan State 392 512 904 62.0-243 20.0-127 13 7-0 17-238 32 51 3 44-45 0 1 0 376Opponents 383 468 851 54.0-253 19.0-151 10 9-0 9-166 22 33 1 26-27 0 1 0 241

Punting Field Goals KickoffsDate Opponent no. yds avg long blkd tb fc 50+ i20 md-att long blkd no. yds avg tb obSep 04 WESTERN MICHIGAN 7 312 44.6 57 0 0 1 1 0 1-1 33 0 7 418 59.7 1 1Sep 11 vs Florida Atlantic 1 57 57.0 57 0 0 0 1 0 3-3 50 0 7 450 64.3 1 0Sep 18 NOTRE DAME 8 363 45.4 62 0 2 2 3 2 0-0 0 0 5 308 61.6 0 0Sep 25 NORTHERN COLORAD 4 154 38.5 48 0 0 0 0 1 1-1 43 0 8 508 63.5 0 1Oct 02 WISCONSIN 1 43 43.0 43 0 0 0 0 0 2-2 36 0 7 455 65.0 0 0Oct 09 at Michigan 4 180 45.0 69 0 1 2 1 2 2-2 38 0 7 456 65.1 1 0Oct 16 ILLINOIS 2 100 50.0 60 0 0 1 1 1 4-4 37 0 7 480 68.6 4 0Oct 23 at Northwestern 6 258 43.0 53 0 1 0 1 1 0-1 0 0 6 374 62.3 3 0Oct 30 at Iowa Hawkeyes 6 291 48.5 58 0 0 3 2 1 0-0 0 0 2 139 69.5 1 0Nov 06 MINNESOTA 3 125 41.7 54 0 0 0 1 2 1-1 24 0 5 339 67.8 0 0Nov 20 PURDUE 5 217 43.4 53 0 1 1 1 3 0-0 0 0 6 399 66.5 1 0Nov 27 at Penn State 4 186 46.5 53 0 1 0 2 2 0-0 0 0 5 310 62.0 0 0Michigan State 51 2286 44.8 69 0 6 10 14 15 14-15 50 0 72 4636 64.4 12 2Opponents 64 2471 38.6 62 2 4 18 7 20 11-13 52 1 52 3179 61.1 7 0

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2010 Michigan State FootballMichigan State Opponent Game-by-Game (Regular Season)

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OPPONENT STATISTICS

Rushing Receiving Passing Kick Returns Punt Returns totDate Opponent no. yds td lg no. yds td lg cmp-att-int yds td lg no. yds td lg no. yds td lg offSep 04 WESTERN MICHIGAN 32 85 0 18 30 238 2 28 30-53-1 238 2 28 4 69 0 25 5 30 0 12 323Sep 11 vs Florida Atlantic 34 45 1 17 24 256 1 41 24-37-0 256 1 41 6 115 0 24 1 6 0 6 301Sep 18 NOTRE DAME 26 92 0 14 32 369 4 24 32-55-1 369 4 24 5 89 0 19 3 27 0 13 461Sep 25 NORTHERN COLORADO 33 119 0 11 9 147 1 37 9-28-4 147 1 37 7 149 0 25 2 14 0 7 266Oct 02 WISCONSIN 31 165 2 34 11 127 1 28 11-25-0 127 1 28 7 131 0 24 1 13 0 13 292Oct 09 at Michigan 34 162 1 21 17 215 1 49 17-29-3 215 1 49 6 126 0 26 1 14 0 14 377Oct 16 ILLINOIS 42 114 0 13 15 141 0 39 15-27-3 141 0 39 3 67 0 26 0 0 0 0 255Oct 23 at Northwestern 47 170 3 29 19 215 0 44 19-30-1 215 0 44 3 63 0 25 3 40 0 16 385Oct 30 at Iowa Hawkeyes 42 162 1 26 11 190 3 56 11-16-0 190 3 56 1 39 0 39 3 24 0 13 352Nov 06 MINNESOTA 31 76 0 13 17 191 1 27 17-28-1 191 1 27 5 134 0 43 1 6 0 6 267Nov 20 PURDUE 34 189 1 80 16 189 2 67 16-27-2 189 2 67 5 138 0 54 2 23 0 13 378Nov 27 at Penn State 21 84 1 11 23 312 2 45 23-44-1 312 2 45 5 82 0 26 3 20 0 12 396Opponents 407 1463 10 80 224 2590 18 67 224-399-17 2590 18 67 57 1202 0 54 25 217 0 16 4053Michigan State 416 2026 25 80 230 2854 22 55 230-344-9 2854 22 55 43 808 0 46 19 245 1 74 4880

Games played: 12 Avg per rush: 3.6 Avg per catch: 11.6 Pass efficiency: 117.03 Kick ret avg: 21.1 Punt ret avg: 8.7 All purpose avg/game: 469.8 Total offense avg/gm: 337.8

Tackles Sacks Fumble Pass Defense Blkd PAT AttemptsDate Opponent ua a total tfl-yds no-yds ff fr-yds int-yds qbh brup kick kick rush rcv saf ptsSep 04 WESTERN MICHIGAN 24 42 66 3.0-17 2.0-15 1 2-0 0-0 0 3 0 2-2 0 0 0 14Sep 11 vs Florida Atlantic 24 32 56 2.0-23 1.0-11 1 1-0 1-0 1 1 0 2-2 0 0 0 17Sep 18 NOTRE DAME 37 48 85 8.0-39 4.0-22 0 0-0 1-0 2 5 0 4-4 0 0 0 31Sep 25 NORTHERN COLORAD 28 52 80 3.0-19 2.0-18 1 1-0 0-0 2 1 1 1-1 0 0 0 7Oct 02 WISCONSIN 34 54 88 5.0-22 2.0-16 1 1-0 2-9 3 5 0 3-3 0 0 0 24Oct 09 at Michigan 41 34 75 6.0-28 2.0-22 0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 2-2 0 0 0 17Oct 16 ILLINOIS 27 32 59 5.0-17 1.0-7 0 1-0 0-0 5 2 0 0-0 0 0 0 6Oct 23 at Northwestern 42 18 60 5.0-24 2.0-18 2 1-0 0-0 7 4 0 3-3 0 0 0 27Oct 30 at Iowa Hawkeyes 30 38 68 4.0-16 1.0-8 1 0-0 3-122 1 5 0 4-5 0 0 0 37Nov 06 MINNESOTA 31 34 65 6.0-22 1.0-6 1 0-0 1-0 1 3 0 0-0 0 1 0 8Nov 20 PURDUE 40 26 66 2.0-9 1.0-8 0 0-0 1-35 0 3 0 4-4 0 0 0 31Nov 27 at Penn State 25 58 83 5.0-17 0.0-0 2 2-0 0-0 0 0 0 1-1 0 0 0 22Opponents 383 468 851 54.0-253 19.0-151 10 9-0 9-166 22 33 1 26-27 0 1 0 241Michigan State 392 512 904 62.0-243 20.0-127 13 7-0 17-238 32 51 3 44-45 0 1 0 376

Punting Field Goals KickoffsDate Opponent no. yds avg long blkd tb fc 50+ i20 md-att long blkd no. yds avg tb obSep 04 WESTERN MICHIGAN 8 327 40.9 62 0 1 0 2 3 0-0 0 0 3 194 64.7 1 0Sep 11 vs Florida Atlantic 6 274 45.7 49 0 1 1 0 1 1-1 24 0 4 232 58.0 0 0Sep 18 NOTRE DAME 5 181 36.2 44 0 0 3 0 3 1-1 33 0 5 336 67.2 1 0Sep 25 NORTHERN COLORAD 6 260 43.3 50 0 0 1 1 1 0-0 0 0 2 121 60.5 0 0Oct 02 WISCONSIN 6 225 37.5 47 0 0 2 0 1 1-1 49 0 5 338 67.6 1 0Oct 09 at Michigan 4 188 47.0 62 0 0 0 2 2 1-2 34 1 4 229 57.2 0 0Oct 16 ILLINOIS 4 158 39.5 48 0 0 2 0 1 2-2 33 0 3 182 60.7 2 0Oct 23 at Northwestern 5 191 38.2 50 0 0 3 1 2 2-2 41 0 6 366 61.0 2 0Oct 30 at Iowa Hawkeyes 5 194 38.8 45 0 1 2 0 3 1-1 37 0 7 444 63.4 0 0Nov 06 MINNESOTA 4 128 32.0 41 1 0 1 0 1 0-1 0 0 2 126 63.0 0 0Nov 20 PURDUE 5 138 27.6 51 1 0 1 1 1 1-1 52 0 6 354 59.0 0 0Nov 27 at Penn State 6 207 34.5 46 0 1 2 0 1 1-1 34 0 5 257 51.4 0 0Opponents 64 2471 38.6 62 2 4 18 7 20 11-13 52 1 52 3179 61.1 7 0Michigan State 51 2286 44.8 69 0 6 10 14 15 14-15 50 0 72 4636 64.4 12 2

2010 STATISTICS


2010 Michigan State FootballMichigan State Red-Zone Results (Regular Season)

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Michigan State Inside Opponent Red-Zone

Times Times Total Rush Pass FGs Failed to score inside RZDate Opponent Score In RZ Scored Pts TDs TDs TDs Made FGA Down Int Fumb Half GameSep 04, 2010 WESTERN MICHIGAN W 38-14 4 4 24 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Sep 11, 2010 vs Florida Atlantic W 30-17 2 1 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0Sep 18, 2010 NOTRE DAME W 34-31 3 2 14 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0Sep 25, 2010 NORTHERN COLORADO W 45-7 5 5 35 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 02, 2010 WISCONSIN W 34-24 6 5 27 3 0 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0Oct 09, 2010 at Michigan W 34-17 2 2 10 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 16, 2010 ILLINOIS W 26-6 5 5 19 1 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 23, 2010 at Northwestern W 35-27 4 3 21 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0Oct 30, 2010 at Iowa Hawkeyes L 6-37 1 1 6 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov 06, 2010 MINNESOTA W 31-8 4 4 24 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov 20, 2010 PURDUE W 35-31 4 4 28 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov 27, 2010 at Penn State W 28-22 3 3 21 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Totals 43 39 236 30 17 13 9 0 1 2 0 1 039 of 43 (90.7%)

Opponents Inside Michigan State Red-Zone

Times Times Total Rush Pass FGs Failed to score inside RZDate Opponent Score In RZ Scored Pts TDs TDs TDs Made FGA Down Int Fumb Half GameSep 04, 2010 WESTERN MICHIGAN W 38-14 4 2 14 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0Sep 11, 2010 vs Florida Atlantic W 30-17 3 3 17 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Sep 18, 2010 NOTRE DAME W 34-31 4 4 24 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Sep 25, 2010 NORTHERN COLORADO W 45-7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0Oct 02, 2010 WISCONSIN W 34-24 2 2 14 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Oct 09, 2010 at Michigan W 34-17 5 3 17 2 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0Oct 16, 2010 ILLINOIS W 26-6 3 2 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0Oct 23, 2010 at Northwestern W 35-27 6 5 27 3 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0Oct 30, 2010 at Iowa Hawkeyes L 6-37 3 3 17 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Nov 06, 2010 MINNESOTA W 31-8 3 1 8 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0Nov 20, 2010 PURDUE W 35-31 3 2 14 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0Nov 27, 2010 at Penn State W 28-22 4 3 15 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0

Totals 41 30 173 21 8 13 9 1 1 7 1 1 030 of 41 (73.2%)

2010 STATISTICS


2010 Michigan State FootballMichigan State Game Superlatives (Regular Season)

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INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS

Rushes 28 Baker, Edwin at Penn State (Nov 27, 2010)Yards Rushing 183 Baker, Edwin vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 11, 2010)TD Rushes 4 Baker, Edwin vs Minnesota (Nov 06, 2010)Long Rush 80 Baker, Edwin vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 11, 2010)Pass attempts 43 Cousins, Kirk at Northwestern (Oct 23, 2010)Pass completions 29 Cousins, Kirk at Northwestern (Oct 23, 2010)Yards Passing 331 Cousins, Kirk at Northwestern (Oct 23, 2010)TD Passes 3 Cousins, Kirk vs Wisconsin (Oct 02, 2010)

3 Cousins, Kirk at Northwestern (Oct 23, 2010)3 Cousins, Kirk vs Purdue (Nov 20, 2010)

Long Pass 55 Cousins, Kirk vs Northern Colorado (Sep 25, 2010)Receptions 9 Dell, Mark at Northwestern (Oct 23, 2010)Yards Receiving 113 Cunningham, B.J. at Northwestern (Oct 23, 2010)TD Receptions 2 Dell, Mark at Northwestern (Oct 23, 2010)

2 Dell, Mark vs Purdue (Nov 20, 2010)2 Cunningham, B.J. at Penn State (Nov 27, 2010)

Long Reception 55 Dell, Mark vs Northern Colorado (Sep 25, 2010)Field Goals 4 Conroy, Dan vs Illinois (Oct 16, 2010)Long Field Goal 50 Conroy, Dan vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 11, 2010)Punts 8 Bates, Aaron vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)Punting Avg 57.0 Bates, Aaron vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 11, 2010)Long Punt 69 Bates, Aaron at Michigan (Oct 09, 2010)Long Punt Return 74 Martin, Keshawn vs Wisconsin (Oct 02, 2010)Long Kickoff Return 46 Martin, Keshawn vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 11, 2010)Tackles 14 Jones, Greg vs Illinois (Oct 16, 2010)Sacks 2.0 Strayhorn, Johnathan at Northwestern (Oct 23, 2010)

2.0 Hoover, Tyler at Northwestern (Oct 23, 2010)Tackles For Loss 3.0 Neely, Colin vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 11, 2010)

3.0 Jones, Greg vs Wisconsin (Oct 02, 2010)Interceptions 2 Jones, Greg vs Northern Colorado (Sep 25, 2010)


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TEAM GAME HIGHS

Rushes 45 vs Wisconsin (Oct 02, 2010)Yards Rushing 297 vs Western Michigan (Sep 04, 2010)Yards Per Rush 8.0 vs Western Michigan (Sep 04, 2010)TD Rushes 4 vs Western Michigan (Sep 04, 2010)

4 vs Northern Colorado (Sep 25, 2010)4 vs Minnesota (Nov 06, 2010)

Pass attempts 44 at Northwestern (Oct 23, 2010)Pass completions 30 at Northwestern (Oct 23, 2010)

30 vs Purdue (Nov 20, 2010)Yards Passing 352 at Northwestern (Oct 23, 2010)Yards Per Pass 13.2 vs Northern Colorado (Sep 25, 2010)TD Passes 3 vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)

3 vs Wisconsin (Oct 02, 2010)3 at Northwestern (Oct 23, 2010)3 vs Purdue (Nov 20, 2010)3 at Penn State (Nov 27, 2010)

Total Plays 77 vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)Total Offense 536 at Michigan (Oct 09, 2010)Yards Per Play 8.6 vs Northern Colorado (Sep 25, 2010)Points 45 vs Northern Colorado (Sep 25, 2010)Sacks By 8 at Northwestern (Oct 23, 2010)First Downs 26 vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)Penalties 11 vs Western Michigan (Sep 04, 2010)

11 vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)11 vs Northern Colorado (Sep 25, 2010)

Penalty Yards 121 vs Northern Colorado (Sep 25, 2010)Turnovers 3 vs Wisconsin (Oct 02, 2010)

3 at Iowa Hawkeyes (Oct 30, 2010)Interceptions By 4 vs Northern Colorado (Sep 25, 2010)


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OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS

Rushes 23 Leshoure, Mikel, vs Illinois (Oct 16, 2010)Yards Rushing 103 Carlos, Keith, vs Purdue (Nov 20, 2010)TD Rushes 3 Persa, Dan, at Northwestern (Oct 23, 2010)Long Rush 80 Carlos, Keith, vs Purdue (Nov 20, 2010)Pass attempts 55 CRIST, D., vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)Pass completions 32 CRIST, D., vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)Yards Passing 369 CRIST, D., vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)TD Passes 4 CRIST, D., vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)Long Pass 67 Henry, Rob, vs Purdue (Nov 20, 2010)Receptions 10 RIDDICK, T., vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)Yards Receiving 128 RIDDICK, T., vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)TD Receptions 2 FLOYD, M., vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)Long Reception 67 Smith, Cortez, vs Purdue (Nov 20, 2010)Field Goals 2 Dimke, Derek, vs Illinois (Oct 16, 2010)

2 Demos, Stefan, at Northwestern (Oct 23, 2010)Long Field Goal 52 Wiggs, Carson, vs Purdue (Nov 20, 2010)Punts 8 ARMER, vs Western Michigan (Sep 04, 2010)Punting Avg 47.0 Hagerup, Will, at Michigan (Oct 09, 2010)Long Punt 62 ARMER, vs Western Michigan (Sep 04, 2010)

62 Hagerup, Will, at Michigan (Oct 09, 2010)Long Punt Return 16 Mark, Venric, at Northwestern (Oct 23, 2010)Long Kickoff Return 54 Barbarette, TJ, vs Purdue (Nov 20, 2010)Tackles 13 Floyd, J.T., at Michigan (Oct 09, 2010)Sacks 2.0 FLEMING, D., vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)Tackles For Loss 2.5 TE'O, M., vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)

2.5 Watt, J.J., vs Wisconsin (Oct 02, 2010)Interceptions 1 Hill, Tarvoris, vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 11, 2010)

1 MOTTA, Z., vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)1 Fenelus, Antoni, vs Wisconsin (Oct 02, 2010)1 Smith, Devin, vs Wisconsin (Oct 02, 2010)1 Sash, Tyler, at Iowa Hawkeyes (Oct 30, 2010)1 Prater, Shaun, at Iowa Hawkeyes (Oct 30, 2010)1 Greenwood, B., at Iowa Hawkeyes (Oct 30, 2010)1 Rallis, Mike, vs Minnesota (Nov 06, 2010)1 Allen, Ricardo, vs Purdue (Nov 20, 2010)


All games

OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS

Rushes 47 at Northwestern (Oct 23, 2010)Yards Rushing 189 vs Purdue (Nov 20, 2010)Yards Per Rush 5.6 vs Purdue (Nov 20, 2010)TD Rushes 3 at Northwestern (Oct 23, 2010)Pass attempts 55 vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)Pass completions 32 vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)Yards Passing 369 vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)Yards Per Pass 11.9 at Iowa Hawkeyes (Oct 30, 2010)TD Passes 4 vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)Total Plays 85 vs Western Michigan (Sep 04, 2010)Total Offense 461 vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)Yards Per Play 6.2 vs Purdue (Nov 20, 2010)Points 37 at Iowa Hawkeyes (Oct 30, 2010)Sacks By 4 vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)First Downs 28 vs Notre Dame (Sep 18, 2010)Penalties 11 vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 11, 2010)Penalty Yards 85 vs Florida Atlantic (Sep 11, 2010)Turnovers 4 vs Northern Colorado (Sep 25, 2010)

4 vs Illinois (Oct 16, 2010)Interceptions By 3 at Iowa Hawkeyes (Oct 30, 2010)

B.J. Cunningham’s 113 receiving yards at Northwestern were the most by a Spartan during the regular season, including this acrobatic 9-yard catch in the fourth quarter that gave MSU a 28-27 lead.

2010 STATISTICS


-CONFERENCE- -OVERALL- TEAM W L PCT. PF PA W L PCT. PF PA1. Michigan State 7 1 .875 229 172 11 1 .917 376 241 Wisconsin 7 1 .875 362 189 11 1 .917 520 246 Ohio State 7 1 .875 276 102 11 1 .917 473 160 4. Iowa 4 4 .500 205 149 7 5 .583 349 197 Penn State 4 4 .500 202 220 7 5 .583 295 271 Illinois 4 4 .500 286 218 6 6 .500 385 2917. Michigan 3 5 .375 247 314 7 5 .583 412 406 Northwestern 3 5 .375 185 270 7 5 .583 305 3329. Purdue 2 6 .250 149 257 4 8 .333 236 345 Minnesota 2 6 .250 172 272 3 9 .250 278 39611. Indiana 1 7 .125 166 316 5 7 .417 326 408

2010 BIG TEN STANDINGS COACHES’ ALL-BIG TEN TEAMFIRST TEAM OFFENSE SECOND TEAM

Dan Persa, Northwestern Quarterback Scott Tolzien, Wisconsin Mikel Leshoure, Illinois Running Back Evan Royster, Penn State Dan Herron, Ohio State Running Back John Clay, Wisconsin Tandon Doss, Indiana * Receiver Marvin McNutt, Iowa #Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, Iowa * Receiver Dane Sanzenbacher, Ohio State David Molk, Michigan Center Mike Brewster, Ohio State Stefen Wisniewski, Penn State Guard Julian Vandervelde, Iowa John Moffitt, Wisconsin Guard Justin Boren, Ohio StateMike Adams, Ohio State Tackle Riley Reiff, Iowa Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin Tackle D.J. Young, Michigan State Lance Kendricks, Wisconsin Tight End Allen Reisner, Iowa Dan Conroy, Michigan State Kicker Derek Dimke, IllinoisFIRST TEAM DEFENSE SECOND TEAM

Adrian Clayborn, Iowa Line Corey Liuget, Illinois Cameron Heyward, Ohio State Line Karl Klug, Iowa Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue Line Mike Martin, Michigan J.J. Watt, Wisconsin Line Ollie Ogbu, Penn State Greg Jones, Michigan State Linebacker Martez Wilson, Illinois Ross Homan, Ohio State Linebacker Jeremiha Hunter, Iowa Brian Rolle, Ohio State Linebacker Eric Gordon, Michigan State Shaun Prater, Iowa Defensive Back Brett Greenwood, Iowa* Tyler Sash, Iowa Defensive Back Johnny Adams, Michigan State* Chimdi Chekwa, Ohio State Defensive Back Trenton Robinson, Michigan State* Jermale Hines, Ohio State Defensive Back Chris L. Rucker, Michigan State* Aaron Henry, Wisconsin*Anthony Santella, Illinois Punter Aaron Bates, Michigan State

HONORABLE MENTION (Michigan State only): RB Edwin Baker, QB Kirk Cousins, WR Mark Dell, G Joel Foreman, TE Charlie Gantt, DB Marcus Hyde, DL Jerel Worthy.

MEDIA ALL-BIG TEN TEAMFIRST TEAM OFFENSE SECOND TEAM

Denard Robinson, Michigan Quarterback Dan Persa, Northwestern Mikel Leshoure, Illinois Running Back John Clay, WisconsinEdwin Baker, Michigan State Running Back James White, Wisconsin Jeremy Ebert, Northwestern Receiver Tandon Doss, Indiana Dane Sanzenbacher, Ohio State Receiver Roy Roundtree, Michigan Mike Brewster, Ohio State Center David Molk, Michigan Justin Boren, Ohio State Guard Julian Vandervelde, Iowa John Moffitt, Wisconsin Guard Stefen Wisniewski, Penn State Mike Adams, Ohio State Tackle Jeff Allen, Illinois Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin Tackle Riley Reiff, Iowa Lance Kendricks, Wisconsin Tight End Charlie Gantt, Michigan State Dan Conroy, Michigan State Kicker Devin Barclay, Ohio State FIRST TEAM DEFENSE SECOND TEAM

Adrian CLayborn, Iowa Line Corey Liuget, Illinois Cameron Heyward, Ohio State Line Karl Klug, Iowa Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue Line Vince Brown, NorthwesternJ.J. Watt, Wisconsin Line Kawaan Short, Purdue Martez Wilson, Illinois Linebacker Jonas Mouton, Michigan Greg Jones, Michigan State Linebacker Eric Gordon, Michigan State Brian Rolle, Ohio State Linebacker Ross Homan, Ohio State Shaun Prater, Iowa Defensive Back Marcus Hyde, Michigan State Tyler Sash, Iowa Defensive Back Brian Peters, Northwestern Chimdi Chekwa, Ohio State Defensive Back Jermale Hines, Ohio State Antonio Fenelus, Wisconsin Defensive Back Ricardo Allen, Purdue Aaron Bates, Michigan State Punter Anthony Santella, Illinois

HONORABLE MENTION (Michigan State only): DB Johnny Adams, QB Kirk Cousins, WR B.J. Cunningham, WR Mark Dell, OG Joel Foreman, DB Trenton Robinson, DB Chris L. Rucker, DL Jerel Worthy, OT D.J. Young.

* additional honorees due to ties; # second team reduced by one due to additional first-team honoree

BIG TEN AWARDSCOACHES’ SELECTIONS

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEARDenard Robinson, MichiganOFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEARGabe Carimi, WisconsinDEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEARRyan Kerrigan, PurdueDEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEARRyan Kerrigan, PurdueFRESHMAN OF THE YEARJames White, Wisconsin

MEDIA SELECTIONSOFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEARDenard Robinson, MichiganDEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEARRyan Kerrigan, Purdue FRESHMAN OF THE YEARJames White, WisconsinDAVE McCLAIN BIG TEN COACH OF THE YEARMark Dantonio, Michigan StateBIG TEN SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD (Michigan State only): QB Kirk Cousins

Aaron Bates, who led the Big Ten in punting with his 45.2-yard average, was a first-team All-Big Ten selection by the media.

2010 STATISTICS


2010 Big Ten Conference Team Statistics Through games of Dec 14, 2010

SCORING OFFENSE G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pts Avg RUSHING OFFENSE G Att Yds Avg TD Yds/G-------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------1. Wisconsin (T4)...... 12 68 67 0 0 15 0 520 43.3 1. Michigan (11)....... 12 531 3013 5.7 35 251.12. Ohio State (11)..... 12 59 58 1 0 19 1 473 39.4 2. Wisconsin (12)...... 12 538 2968 5.5 46 247.33. Michigan (22)....... 12 57 54 1 0 4 1 412 34.3 3. Illinois (13)....... 12 569 2908 5.1 25 242.34. Illinois............ 12 46 40 2 0 21 1 385 32.1 4. Ohio State (14)..... 12 502 2636 5.3 25 219.75. Michigan State...... 12 48 44 1 0 14 0 376 31.3 5. Michigan State...... 12 416 2026 4.9 25 168.86. Iowa................ 12 45 41 0 0 12 1 349 29.1 6. Purdue.............. 12 442 1930 4.4 12 160.87. Indiana............. 12 39 38 0 0 18 0 326 27.2 7. Northwestern........ 12 507 1798 3.5 19 149.88. Northwestern........ 12 38 32 0 0 15 0 305 25.4 8. Penn State.......... 12 412 1714 4.2 14 142.89. Penn State.......... 12 34 32 0 0 19 1 295 24.6 9. Iowa................ 12 412 1704 4.1 14 142.010.Minnesota........... 12 35 31 2 0 11 0 278 23.2 10.Minnesota........... 12 447 1623 3.6 14 135.211.Purdue.............. 12 27 27 0 0 15 1 236 19.7 11.Indiana............. 12 348 1204 3.5 13 100.3

SCORING DEFENSE G TD XP 2XP DXP FG Saf Pts Avg RUSHING DEFENSE G Rushes Yards Avg. TD Yds/G-------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------1. Ohio State (3)...... 12 20 19 0 0 7 0 160 13.3 1. Ohio State (4)...... 12 373 1132 3.0 9 94.32. Iowa (7)............ 12 24 23 0 0 10 0 197 16.4 2. Iowa (T6)........... 12 378 1242 3.3 11 103.53. Michigan State...... 12 30 26 1 0 11 0 241 20.1 3. Michigan State (21). 12 407 1463 3.6 10 121.94. Wisconsin........... 12 30 25 1 0 13 0 246 20.5 4. Illinois............ 12 405 1576 3.9 13 131.35. Penn State.......... 12 35 34 0 0 9 0 271 22.6 5. Wisconsin........... 12 397 1580 4.0 7 131.76. Illinois............ 12 33 28 1 0 21 0 291 24.2 6. Purdue.............. 12 459 1655 3.6 20 137.97. Northwestern........ 12 44 38 0 0 10 0 332 27.7 7. Penn State.......... 12 438 1975 4.5 12 164.68. Purdue.............. 12 45 38 2 0 11 0 345 28.8 8. Indiana............. 12 407 2062 5.1 20 171.89. Minnesota........... 12 54 46 0 0 8 1 396 33.0 9. Northwestern........ 12 438 2222 5.1 22 185.210.Michigan............ 12 50 47 1 0 19 0 406 33.8 10.Michigan............ 12 496 2252 4.5 30 187.711.Indiana............. 12 51 49 0 0 17 1 408 34.0 11.Minnesota........... 12 436 2297 5.3 29 191.4

PASS OFFENSE G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds Avg TD Yds/G TOTAL OFFENSE G Rush Pass Plays Yards Avg/P TD Yds/G------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------------------1. Indiana (13)........ 12 513 311 12 60.6 3446 6.7 25 287.2 1. Michigan (6)........ 12 3013 2998 875 6011 6.9 56 500.92. Michigan............ 12 344 216 14 62.8 2998 8.7 21 249.8 2. Wisconsin (17)...... 12 2968 2434 793 5402 6.8 63 450.23. Northwestern........ 12 355 249 9 70.1 2911 8.2 16 242.6 3. Ohio State (18)..... 12 2636 2750 826 5386 6.5 53 448.84. Michigan State...... 12 344 230 9 66.9 2854 8.3 22 237.8 4. Michigan State...... 12 2026 2854 760 4880 6.4 47 406.75. Iowa................ 12 336 215 4 64.0 2849 8.5 26 237.4 5. Northwestern........ 12 1798 2911 862 4709 5.5 35 392.46. Penn State.......... 12 384 219 12 57.0 2775 7.2 18 231.2 6. Indiana............. 12 1204 3446 861 4650 5.4 38 387.57. Ohio State.......... 12 324 214 13 66.0 2750 8.5 28 229.2 7. Illinois............ 12 2908 1721 830 4629 5.6 43 385.88. Minnesota........... 12 378 209 9 55.3 2713 7.2 21 226.1 8. Iowa................ 12 1704 2849 748 4553 6.1 40 379.49. Wisconsin........... 12 255 190 6 74.5 2434 9.5 17 202.8 9. Penn State.......... 12 1714 2775 796 4489 5.6 32 374.110.Purdue.............. 12 354 197 17 55.6 1809 5.1 13 150.8 10.Minnesota........... 12 1623 2713 825 4336 5.3 35 361.311.Illinois............ 12 261 147 12 56.3 1721 6.6 18 143.4 11.Purdue.............. 12 1930 1809 796 3739 4.7 25 311.6

PASS DEFENSE G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds Avg TD Yds/G TOTAL DEFENSE G Rush Pass Plys Yards Avg TD Yds/G------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------------1. Ohio State (4)...... 12 338 183 18 54.1 1875 5.5 7 156.2 1. Ohio State (2)...... 12 1132 1875 711 3007 4.2 16 250.62. Penn State (23)..... 12 324 200 9 61.7 2255 7.0 19 187.9 2. Iowa (15)........... 12 1242 2563 800 3805 4.8 22 317.13. Wisconsin........... 12 344 194 14 56.4 2302 6.7 19 191.8 3. Wisconsin (22)...... 12 1580 2302 741 3882 5.2 26 323.54. Minnesota........... 12 280 182 11 65.0 2409 8.6 21 200.8 4. Michigan State...... 12 1463 2590 806 4053 5.0 28 337.85. Illinois............ 12 370 211 11 57.0 2554 6.9 19 212.8 5. Illinois............ 12 1576 2554 775 4130 5.3 32 344.26. Iowa................ 12 422 257 17 60.9 2563 6.1 11 213.6 6. Penn State.......... 12 1975 2255 762 4230 5.6 31 352.57. Michigan State...... 12 399 224 17 56.1 2590 6.5 18 215.8 7. Purdue.............. 12 1655 2773 848 4428 5.2 43 369.08. Northwestern........ 12 410 242 14 59.0 2766 6.7 21 230.5 8. Minnesota........... 12 2297 2409 716 4706 6.6 50 392.29. Purdue.............. 12 389 256 10 65.8 2773 7.1 23 231.1 9. Indiana............. 12 2062 2860 752 4922 6.5 47 410.210.Indiana............. 12 345 226 8 65.5 2860 8.3 27 238.3 10.Northwestern........ 12 2222 2766 848 4988 5.9 43 415.711.Michigan............ 12 386 243 11 63.0 3123 8.1 18 260.2 11.Michigan............ 12 2252 3123 882 5375 6.1 48 447.9

KICKOFF RETURNS G Ret Yds TD Avg PUNT RETURN AVG G Ret Yds TD Avg------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------1. Ohio State (3)...... 12 35 942 1 26.9 1. Michigan State (16). 12 19 245 1 12.92. Iowa (15)........... 12 28 691 1 24.7 2. Wisconsin........... 12 17 189 0 11.13. Indiana............. 12 64 1476 0 23.1 3. Ohio State.......... 12 28 284 1 10.14. Wisconsin........... 12 50 1142 1 22.8 4. Northwestern........ 12 18 167 0 9.35. Northwestern........ 12 45 1025 1 22.8 5. Iowa................ 12 20 179 1 8.96. Penn State.......... 12 49 1086 1 22.2 6. Penn State.......... 12 30 263 1 8.87. Minnesota........... 12 57 1248 0 21.9 7. Minnesota........... 12 13 99 0 7.68. Michigan............ 12 64 1353 0 21.1 8. Indiana............. 12 9 61 0 6.89. Illinois............ 12 46 920 0 20.0 9. Purdue.............. 12 24 134 0 5.610.Purdue.............. 12 55 1087 0 19.8 10.Michigan............ 12 13 70 0 5.411.Michigan State...... 12 43 808 0 18.8 11.Illinois............ 12 18 59 0 3.3

2010 STATISTICS



PUNTING G No. Yards Avg/P PR Avg TB Net/P PASS EFFICIENCY G Att Cmp Pct Int Yds TD Effic--------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------1. Penn State (24)..... 12 51 2078 40.7 80 1.6 2 38.4 1. Wisconsin (3)....... 12 255 190 .745 6 2434 17 172.02. Michigan State...... 12 51 2286 44.8 217 4.3 6 38.2 2. Iowa (10)........... 12 336 215 .640 4 2849 26 158.43. Northwestern........ 12 56 2261 40.4 43 0.8 4 38.2 3. Ohio State (12)..... 12 324 214 .660 13 2750 28 157.84. Iowa................ 12 53 2306 43.5 84 1.6 10 38.2 4. Michigan State (18). 12 344 230 .669 9 2854 22 152.45. Illinois............ 12 59 2665 45.2 231 3.9 10 37.9 5. Northwestern (21)... 12 355 249 .701 9 2911 16 148.86. Wisconsin........... 12 35 1497 42.8 156 4.5 2 37.2 6. Michigan (23)....... 12 344 216 .628 14 2998 21 148.07. Michigan............ 12 43 1724 40.1 88 2.0 3 36.7 7. Minnesota........... 12 378 209 .553 9 2713 21 129.28. Purdue.............. 12 70 2834 40.5 132 1.9 9 36.0 8. Indiana............. 12 513 311 .606 12 3446 25 128.59. Ohio State.......... 12 41 1649 40.2 150 3.7 3 35.1 9. Penn State.......... 12 384 219 .570 12 2775 18 127.010.Indiana............. 12 55 2045 37.2 199 3.6 2 32.8 10.Illinois............ 12 261 147 .563 12 1721 18 125.311.Minnesota........... 12 53 1822 34.4 122 2.3 3 30.9 11.Purdue.............. 12 354 197 .556 17 1809 13 101.1

|--Gained--||---Lost---| PASS DEF EFFICIENCY G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD EfficTURNOVER MARGIN G Fum Int Tot Fum Int Tot Mar Per/G ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Ohio State (4)...... 12 338 183 18 54.1 1875 7 96.91. Wisconsin (T3)...... 12 9 14 23 3 6 9 +14 1.17 2. Iowa (18)........... 12 422 257 17 60.9 2563 11 112.5 Ohio State (T3)..... 12 11 18 29 2 13 15 +14 1.17 3. Michigan State...... 12 399 224 17 56.1 2590 18 117.03. Iowa (T7)........... 12 5 17 22 5 4 9 +13 1.08 4. Wisconsin........... 12 344 194 14 56.4 2302 19 122.74. Illinois............ 12 14 11 25 7 12 19 +6 0.50 5. Northwestern........ 12 410 242 14 59.0 2766 21 125.8 Michigan State...... 12 7 17 24 9 9 18 +6 0.50 6. Illinois............ 12 370 211 11 57.0 2554 19 126.06. Minnesota........... 12 8 11 19 8 9 17 +2 0.17 7. Penn State.......... 12 324 200 9 61.7 2255 19 134.07. Penn State.......... 12 6 9 15 4 12 16 -1 -0.08 8. Purdue.............. 12 389 256 10 65.8 2773 23 140.18. Northwestern........ 12 6 14 20 13 9 22 -2 -0.17 9. Michigan............ 12 386 243 11 63.0 3123 18 140.69. Purdue.............. 12 11 10 21 10 17 27 -6 -0.50 10.Minnesota........... 12 280 182 11 65.0 2409 21 154.210.Indiana............. 12 5 8 13 8 12 20 -7 -0.58 11.Indiana............. 12 345 226 8 65.5 2860 27 156.311.Michigan............ 12 7 11 18 13 14 27 -9 -0.75

FIRST DOWNS G Rush Pass Pen Total 3RD-DN CONVERSIONS G Conv Att Pct----------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------1. Wisconsin (T11)..... 12 159 120 12 291 1. Wisconsin (9)....... 12 66 130 50.82. Michigan (T19)...... 12 144 128 10 282 2. Northwestern (18)... 12 84 176 47.73. Ohio State (T23).... 12 137 119 13 269 3. Michigan (21)....... 12 75 162 46.34. Northwestern........ 12 115 127 19 261 4. Ohio State (23)..... 12 71 155 45.85. Indiana............. 12 69 167 24 260 5. Iowa................ 12 67 147 45.66. Illinois............ 12 138 85 20 243 6. Indiana............. 12 74 169 43.87. Iowa................ 12 100 124 18 242 7. Penn State.......... 12 74 171 43.38. Michigan State...... 12 90 138 12 240 8. Illinois............ 12 66 163 40.59. Minnesota........... 12 93 118 28 239 9. Minnesota........... 12 67 171 39.210.Penn State.......... 12 92 127 14 233 10.Michigan State...... 12 57 152 37.511.Purdue.............. 12 96 82 12 190 11.Purdue.............. 12 58 180 32.2

OPPONENT 1ST DOWNS G Rush Pass Pen Total OPP 3RD-DN CONVERT G Conv Att Pct----------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------1. Ohio State (3)...... 12 64 88 13 165 1. Ohio State (5)...... 12 46 153 30.12. Wisconsin (14)...... 12 90 105 7 202 2. Penn State (8)...... 12 47 146 32.23. Illinois (23)....... 12 70 120 19 209 3. Northwestern........ 12 60 166 36.14. Penn State.......... 12 106 103 8 217 4. Illinois............ 12 64 171 37.4 Iowa................ 12 87 116 14 217 5. Michigan State...... 12 63 167 37.76. Michigan State...... 12 84 118 22 224 6. Iowa................ 12 67 172 39.07. Indiana............. 12 94 121 13 228 7. Wisconsin........... 12 66 168 39.38. Minnesota........... 12 109 105 15 229 8. Michigan............ 12 75 177 42.49. Purdue.............. 12 102 138 15 255 9. Purdue.............. 12 71 165 43.010.Northwestern........ 12 116 122 19 257 10.Indiana............. 12 67 153 43.811.Michigan............ 12 113 135 18 266 11.Minnesota........... 12 61 131 46.6

SACKS BY G Sacks Yards SACKS AGAINST G Sacks Yards--------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------1. Purdue (T14)........ 12 33 192 1. Michigan (12)....... 12 11 682. Wisconsin........... 12 23 146 2. Wisconsin (T14)..... 12 12 803. Michigan State...... 12 20 127 Penn State (T14).... 12 12 123 Illinois............ 12 20 133 Indiana (T14)....... 12 12 83 Iowa................ 12 20 159 5. Minnesota........... 12 17 1246. Ohio State.......... 12 19 136 6. Purdue.............. 12 18 1047. Northwestern........ 12 17 134 7. Michigan State...... 12 19 151 Michigan............ 12 17 144 8. Iowa................ 12 20 1419. Penn State.......... 12 16 82 9. Ohio State.......... 12 22 13310.Indiana............. 12 15 77 10.Illinois............ 12 23 13111.Minnesota........... 12 9 59 11.Northwestern........ 12 39 215

2010 STATISTICS



PENALTIES G No Yds Avg/G FIELD GOALS G Made Att Pct------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------1. Wisconsin (2)....... 12 35 358 29.8 1. Michigan State...... 12 14 15 .9332. Penn State (3)...... 12 48 373 31.1 2. Indiana............. 12 18 21 .8573. Iowa (7)............ 12 61 467 38.9 3. Illinois............ 12 21 26 .8084. Indiana (9)......... 12 52 476 39.7 4. Iowa................ 12 12 15 .8005. Minnesota (24)...... 12 67 517 43.1 5. Ohio State.......... 12 19 24 .7926. Michigan............ 12 55 557 46.4 Penn State.......... 12 19 24 .7927. Ohio State.......... 12 60 565 47.1 7. Purdue.............. 12 15 19 .7898. Illinois............ 12 73 662 55.2 Wisconsin........... 12 15 19 .7899. Northwestern........ 12 75 684 57.0 9. Northwestern........ 12 15 22 .682 Purdue.............. 12 77 684 57.0 10.Minnesota........... 12 11 17 .64711.Michigan State...... 12 79 709 59.1 11.Michigan............ 12 4 13 .308

OPPONENT PENALTIES G No Yds Avg/G PAT KICKING G Made Att Pct------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------1. Indiana............. 12 82 785 65.4 1. Wisconsin........... 12 67 67 1.0002. Iowa................ 12 80 705 58.8 Ohio State.......... 12 58 58 1.0003. Michigan State...... 12 74 628 52.3 Illinois............ 12 40 40 1.0004. Minnesota........... 12 68 621 51.8 Indiana............. 12 38 38 1.0005. Northwestern........ 12 64 563 46.9 Penn State.......... 12 32 32 1.0006. Purdue.............. 12 66 530 44.2 Purdue.............. 12 27 27 1.0007. Illinois............ 12 56 524 43.7 7. Michigan State...... 12 44 45 .9788. Ohio State.......... 12 61 509 42.4 8. Minnesota........... 12 31 32 .9699. Wisconsin........... 12 57 486 40.5 9. Michigan............ 12 54 56 .96410.Michigan............ 12 54 481 40.1 10.Iowa................ 12 41 44 .93211.Penn State.......... 12 52 429 35.8 11.Northwestern........ 12 32 37 .865

4TH-DN CONVERSIONS G Conv Att Pct TIME OF POSSESSION G Total Time Avg/G------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------1. Ohio State (2)...... 12 8 9 88.9 1. Ohio State (6)...... 12 392:59 32:442. Illinois (3)........ 12 9 11 81.8 2. Wisconsin (7)....... 12 391:49 32:393. Wisconsin (T6)...... 12 6 8 75.0 3. Illinois (14)....... 12 386:56 32:144. Michigan State (T8). 12 11 15 73.3 4. Minnesota (19)...... 12 382:52 31:545. Purdue.............. 12 12 22 54.5 5. Michigan State...... 12 368:59 30:446. Michigan............ 12 12 23 52.2 6. Indiana............. 12 368:15 30:417. Iowa................ 12 5 10 50.0 7. Penn State.......... 12 367:33 30:378. Minnesota........... 12 12 25 48.0 8. Iowa................ 12 362:58 30:149. Penn State.......... 12 8 17 47.1 9. Northwestern........ 12 355:03 29:3510.Indiana............. 12 5 13 38.5 10.Purdue.............. 12 340:06 28:2011.Northwestern........ 12 2 7 28.6 11.Michigan............ 12 328:29 27:22

OPP 4TH-DN CONVERT G Conv Att Pct KICKOFF COVERAGE G No. Yards Avg Retn TB NetAvg------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------1. Ohio State (6)...... 12 6 19 31.6 1. Penn State.......... 12 63 4095 65.0 871 19 45.12. Penn State (T14).... 12 7 18 38.9 2. Purdue.............. 12 54 3519 65.2 863 11 45.13. Illinois (T18)...... 12 6 15 40.0 3. Northwestern........ 12 64 4113 64.3 1020 12 44.6 Indiana (T18)....... 12 4 10 40.0 4. Michigan State...... 12 72 4636 64.4 1202 12 44.45. Purdue.............. 12 4 9 44.4 5. Iowa................ 12 69 4349 63.0 1140 14 42.46. Iowa................ 12 9 16 56.2 6. Ohio State.......... 12 89 5575 62.6 1670 7 42.37. Michigan State...... 12 12 20 60.0 7. Illinois............ 12 72 4457 61.9 1085 21 41.08. Wisconsin........... 12 11 17 64.7 8. Minnesota........... 12 56 3353 59.9 977 6 40.39. Michigan............ 12 16 23 69.6 9. Wisconsin........... 12 93 5911 63.6 1949 11 40.210.Northwestern........ 12 12 16 75.0 10.Michigan............ 12 68 4022 59.1 1218 7 39.211.Minnesota........... 12 7 9 77.8 11.Indiana............. 12 67 3973 59.3 1449 4 36.5

RED ZONE OFFENSE G RedZone Percent TDs R/P FG-AT Fumb/Int/Downs/Other--------------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Illinois (3)........ 12 45-48 93.8 31 20/11 14-15 1/ 0/ 0/ 12. Wisconsin (T5)...... 12 59-65 90.8 52 37/15 7-7 1/ 1/ 1/ 33. Michigan State (T5). 12 39-43 90.7 30 17/13 9-9 0/ 2/ 1/ 14. Iowa (T11).......... 12 40-45 88.9 30 13/17 10-12 1/ 0/ 1/ 15. Indiana (T16)....... 12 44-50 88.0 29 10/19 15-16 2/ 1/ 1/ 16. Ohio State.......... 12 55-63 87.3 39 20/19 16-18 1/ 3/ 0/ 27. Northwestern........ 12 39-46 84.8 29 18/11 10-12 3/ 1/ 1/ 08. Minnesota........... 12 31-37 83.8 22 14/8 9-12 0/ 1/ 1/ 19. Michigan............ 12 43-52 82.7 39 28/11 4-6 3/ 3/ 1/ 010.Purdue.............. 12 27-33 81.8 16 8/8 11-14 0/ 2/ 0/ 111.Penn State.......... 12 35-44 79.5 24 14/10 11-13 1/ 2/ 2/ 2

2010 STATISTICS


2010 Big Ten Conference Individual Statistics Through games of Dec 14, 2010

RUSHING Team Cl G Att Yds Avg TD Long Yds/G INTERCEPTIONS Team Cl G Int Yds TD Long Int/G----------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------1. Robinson, D (4) MICH SO 12 245 1643 6.7 14 87 136.9 1. Prater, Shaun.. IOWA JR 11 4 80 1 42 0.362. Leshoure, M (8) ILL JR 12 252 1513 6.0 14 70 126.1 2. Fenelus, Antoni WIS JR 12 4 45 1 36 0.333. Baker, E (21).. MSU SO 12 195 1187 6.1 13 80 98.9 Greenwood, B... IOWA SR 12 4 23 0 15 0.334. Robinson, Adam. IOWA SO 10 203 941 4.6 10 75 94.1 Robinson, T.... MSU JR 12 4 19 0 15 0.335. Clay, John..... WIS JR 10 176 936 5.3 13 40 93.6 Rallis, Mike... MINN SO 9 3 11 0 8 0.336. White, James... WIS FR 11 148 1029 7.0 14 66 93.5 6. Allen, Ricardo. PUR FR 12 3 129 2 94 0.257. Herron, Dan.... OSU SR 12 192 1068 5.6 15 89 89.0 Peters, Brian.. NU JR 12 3 84 1 59 0.258. Ball, Montee... WIS SO 11 141 864 6.1 17 44 78.5 Hyde, Marcus... MSU SR 12 3 81 0 39 0.259. Royster, Evan.. PSU SR 12 188 916 4.9 6 50 76.3 Hyde, Micah.... IOWA SO 12 3 70 1 66 0.2510.Scheelhaase, N. ILL FR 12 176 815 4.6 4 46 67.9 Davie, Quentin. NU SR 12 3 56 1 46 0.25

PASSING AVG/GAME Team Cl G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Avg/G PASS EFFICIENCY Team Cl G Att Cmp Int Pct. Yds TD Eff.------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------1. Chappell, B (14)IND SR 12 483 302 9 62.5 3295 24 274.6 1. Tolzien, S (4). WIS SR 12 245 182 6 74.3 2300 16 169.82. Persa, Dan (22) NU JR 10 302 222 4 73.5 2581 15 258.1 2. Stanzi, R (11). IOWA SR 12 324 210 4 64.8 2804 25 160.53. Stanzi, Ricky.. IOWA SR 12 324 210 4 64.8 2804 25 233.7 3. Persa, Dan (12) NU JR 10 302 222 4 73.5 2581 15 159.04. Cousins, Kirk.. MSU JR 12 320 216 9 67.5 2705 20 225.4 4. Pryor, T (14).. OSU JR 12 298 196 11 65.8 2551 25 158.05. Weber, Adam.... MINN SR 12 368 205 9 55.7 2679 20 223.2 5. Cousins, K (19) MSU JR 12 320 216 9 67.5 2705 20 153.56. Pryor, Terrelle OSU JR 12 298 196 11 65.8 2551 25 212.6 6. Robinson, D (20)MICH SO 12 250 155 10 62.0 2316 16 152.97. Robinson, D.... MICH SO 12 250 155 10 62.0 2316 16 193.0 7. Chappell, Ben.. IND SR 12 483 302 9 62.5 3295 24 132.58. Tolzien, Scott. WIS SR 12 245 182 6 74.3 2300 16 191.7 8. Weber, Adam.... MINN SR 12 368 205 9 55.7 2679 20 129.99. Bolden, Rob.... PSU FR 10 193 112 7 58.0 1360 5 136.0 9. Scheelhaase, N. ILL FR 12 241 137 8 56.8 1583 17 128.710.Scheelhaase, N. ILL FR 12 241 137 8 56.8 1583 17 131.9 10.Bolden, Rob.... PSU FR 10 193 112 7 58.0 1360 5 118.5

TOTAL OFFENSE Team Cl G Rush Pass Plays Total Yds/G PUNT RETURN AVG Team Cl G Ret Yds TD Long Avg--------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------1. Robinson, D (3) MICH SO 12 1643 2316 495 3959 329.9 1. Martin, K (11). MSU JR 10 15 213 1 74 14.22. Persa, Dan (8). NU JR 10 519 2581 466 3100 310.0 2. Smith, Devon... PSU SO 12 11 152 0 25 13.83. Chappell, B (22)IND SR 12 14 3295 530 3309 275.8 3. Mark, Venric... NU FR 12 9 116 0 58 12.94. Pryor, Terrelle OSU JR 12 639 2551 418 3190 265.8 4. Hall, Jordan... OSU SO 12 23 233 0 70 10.15. Weber, Adam.... MINN SR 12 156 2679 420 2835 236.2 5. Sandeman, Colin IOWA SR 11 15 125 0 21 8.36. Stanzi, Ricky.. IOWA SR 12 -15 2804 370 2789 232.4 6. Bates, Hunter.. NU SO 12 9 51 0 33 5.77. Cousins, Kirk.. MSU JR 12 -80 2705 355 2625 218.8 7. Brown, Justin.. PSU SO 12 14 71 0 15 5.18. Scheelhaase, N. ILL FR 12 815 1583 417 2398 199.8 8. Gallon, Jeremy. MICH FR 11 10 43 0 15 4.39. Tolzien, Scott. WIS SR 12 -14 2300 271 2286 190.5 9. Gravesande, W.. PUR JR 9 14 60 0 22 4.310.Henry, Rob..... PUR FR 11 547 996 266 1543 140.3 10.Ramsey, Jack... ILL SO 11 13 38 0 21 2.9

RECEPTIONS/GAME Team Cl G Rec Yds TD Long Avg/C Rec/G KICK RETURN AVG Team Cl G Ret Yds TD Long Avg----------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------1. Belcher, D (T16)IND JR 12 78 832 4 65 10.7 6.50 1. Jn-Koulianos (8)IOWA SR 12 17 498 1 88 29.32. Doss, Tandon... IND JR 11 63 706 7 46 11.2 5.73 2. Mark, V (20)... NU FR 12 16 442 1 94 27.63. Turner, T...... IND SR 12 67 681 3 38 10.2 5.58 3. Stoudermire (25)MINN JR 12 29 789 0 90 27.24. Roundtree, Roy. MICH SO 12 63 882 6 75 14.0 5.25 4. Gilreath, David WIS SR 10 23 593 1 97 25.85. Ebert, Jeremy.. NU JR 12 59 919 8 45 15.6 4.92 5. Berry, Jaamal.. OSU SO 12 21 534 0 45 25.46. Sanzenbacher, D OSU SR 12 52 889 10 65 17.1 4.33 6. Doss, Tandon... IND JR 11 41 1016 0 87 24.87. McNutt, Marvin. IOWA JR 12 51 798 8 66 15.6 4.25 7. Powell, Chaz... PSU JR 12 21 503 1 100 24.08. Posey, DeVier.. OSU JR 12 50 778 6 62 15.6 4.17 8. Stonum, Darryl. MICH JR 12 22 513 0 61 23.3 Jenkins, A.J... ILL JR 12 50 694 7 54 13.9 4.17 9. Pollard, Troy.. ILL JR 12 16 367 0 44 22.9 Cunningham, B.. MSU JR 12 50 611 9 48 12.2 4.17 10.Simmons, S..... NU SR 12 23 508 0 42 22.1

RECEIVE YDS/GAME Team Cl G Rec Yds TD Long Avg/C Yds/G PUNTING Team Cl G Punts Yds Long Avg----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------1. Ebert, Jeremy.. NU JR 12 59 919 8 45 15.6 76.6 1. Bates, A (10).. MSU SR 12 50 2261 69 45.22. Sanzenbacher, D OSU SR 12 52 889 10 65 17.1 74.1 2. Santella, A (11)ILL SR 12 59 2665 67 45.23. Roundtree, Roy. MICH SO 12 63 882 6 75 14.0 73.5 3. Donahue, R (16) IOWA SR 12 51 2274 73 44.64. Belcher, D..... IND JR 12 78 832 4 65 10.7 69.3 4. Hagerup, Will.. MICH FR 10 33 1440 72 43.65. Moye, Derek.... PSU JR 12 48 806 7 80 16.8 67.2 5. Webster, Cody.. PUR FR 11 47 2034 79 43.36. McNutt, Marvin. IOWA JR 12 51 798 8 66 15.6 66.5 6. Nortman, Brad.. WIS JR 11 35 1497 76 42.87. Posey, DeVier.. OSU JR 12 50 778 6 62 15.6 64.8 7. Fera, Anthony.. PSU FR 10 43 1789 74 41.68. Doss, Tandon... IND JR 11 63 706 7 46 11.2 64.2 8. Buchanan, Ben.. OSU JR 12 40 1649 59 41.29. Dell, Mark..... MSU SR 12 49 761 6 55 15.5 63.4 9. Williams, B.... NU FR 12 56 2261 61 40.410.McKnight,Da'Jon MINN JR 12 48 750 10 40 15.6 62.5 10.Hagerup, Chris. IND JR 11 39 1538 55 39.4

ALL PURPOSE Team Cl G Rush Rcv PR KR Yds Avg/G SCORING Team Cl G TD XPT FG 2XP Pts Pts/G------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------1. Doss, Tandon (4)IND JR 11 163 706 49 1016 1934 175.8 1. Barclay, D (7). OSU SR 12 0 58 19 0 115 9.62. Leshoure, Mikel ILL JR 12 1513 175 0 0 1688 140.7 2. Ball, M (T9)... WIS SO 11 17 0 0 0 102 9.33. Robinson, D.... MICH SO 12 1643 0 0 0 1643 136.9 3. Welch, P (11).. WIS JR 12 0 66 15 0 111 9.24. White, James... WIS FR 11 1029 88 0 329 1446 131.5 4. Dimke, D (T23). ILL JR 12 0 40 21 0 103 8.65. Robinson, Adam. IOWA SO 10 941 290 0 0 1231 123.1 5. Leshoure, M(T25)ILL JR 12 17 0 0 0 102 8.56. Martin, Keshawn MSU JR 10 157 353 213 355 1078 107.8 6. Conroy, Dan.... MSU SO 11 0 44 14 0 86 7.87. Gilreath, David WIS SR 10 67 347 69 593 1076 107.6 7. Clay, John..... WIS JR 10 13 0 0 0 78 7.88. Jn-Koulianos, D IOWA SR 12 40 745 0 498 1283 106.9 8. White, James... WIS FR 11 14 0 0 0 84 7.69. Herron, Dan.... OSU SR 12 1068 180 0 0 1248 104.0 9. Herron, Dan.... OSU SR 12 15 0 0 0 90 7.510.Baker, Edwin... MSU SO 12 1187 22 0 0 1209 100.8 10.Wagner, Collin. PSU SR 12 0 31 19 0 88 7.3

2010 STATISTICS



SCORING (TDs) Team Cl G TD Rush Pass Ret PAT Pts Pts/G FIELD GOALS Team Cl G FG FGA Pct. FG/G------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------1. Ball, Montee... WIS SO 11 17 17 0 0 0 102 9.3 1. Dimke, D (T6).. ILL JR 12 21 26 80.8 1.752. Leshoure, Mikel ILL JR 12 17 14 3 0 0 102 8.5 2. Barclay, D(T10) OSU SR 12 19 22 86.4 1.583. Clay, John..... WIS JR 10 13 13 0 0 0 78 7.8 Wagner, C (T10) PSU SR 12 19 24 79.2 1.584. White, James... WIS FR 11 14 14 0 0 0 84 7.6 4. Ewald, Mitch... IND FR 12 16 19 84.2 1.335. Herron, Dan.... OSU SR 12 15 15 0 0 0 90 7.5 5. Conroy, Dan.... MSU SO 11 14 15 93.3 1.276. Robinson, D.... MICH SO 12 14 14 0 0 0 84 7.0 6. Welch, Philip.. WIS JR 12 15 19 78.9 1.257. Robinson, Adam. IOWA SO 10 11 10 1 0 0 66 6.6 Wiggs, Carson.. PUR JR 12 15 19 78.9 1.258. Baker, Edwin... MSU SO 12 13 13 0 0 0 78 6.5 Demos, Stefan.. NU SR 12 15 22 68.2 1.259. Jn-Koulianos, D IOWA SR 12 11 0 10 1 0 66 5.5 9. Meyer, Mike.... IOWA FR 11 11 13 84.6 1.0010.Persa, Dan..... NU JR 10 9 9 0 0 0 54 5.4 10.Ellestad, Eric. MINN SR 12 11 17 64.7 0.92

SCORING (KICK) Team Cl G PATs FGs Pts Pts/G FIELD GOAL PCT Team Cl G FG FGA Long Pct.------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------1. Barclay, Devin. OSU SR 12 58-58 19-22 115 9.6 1. Conroy, Dan.... MSU SO 11 14 15 50 93.32. Welch, Philip.. WIS JR 12 66-66 15-19 111 9.2 2. Barclay, Devin. OSU SR 12 19 22 48 86.43. Dimke, Derek... ILL JR 12 40-40 21-26 103 8.6 3. Meyer, Mike.... IOWA FR 11 11 13 42 84.64. Conroy, Dan.... MSU SO 11 44-45 14-15 86 7.8 4. Ewald, Mitch... IND FR 12 16 19 49 84.25. Wagner, Collin. PSU SR 12 31-31 19-24 88 7.3 5. Dimke, Derek... ILL JR 12 21 26 52 80.86. Ewald, Mitch... IND FR 12 33-33 16-19 81 6.8 6. Wagner, Collin. PSU SR 12 19 24 49 79.27. Demos, Stefan.. NU SR 12 31-35 15-22 76 6.3 7. Wiggs, Carson.. PUR JR 12 15 19 52 78.98. Wiggs, Carson.. PUR JR 12 27-27 15-19 72 6.0 Welch, Philip.. WIS JR 12 15 19 49 78.99. Meyer, Mike.... IOWA FR 11 26-28 11-13 59 5.4 9. Demos, Stefan.. NU SR 12 15 22 47 68.210.Ellestad, Eric. MINN SR 12 31-32 11-17 64 5.3 10.Ellestad, Eric. MINN SR 12 11 17 45 64.7

PAT KICKING PCT Team Cl G Made Att Pct. ---------------------------------------------- 1. Welch, Philip.. WIS JR 12 66 66 100.0 Barclay, Devin. OSU SR 12 58 58 100.0 Dimke, Derek... ILL JR 12 40 40 100.0 Ewald, Mitch... IND FR 12 33 33 100.0 Wagner, Collin. PSU SR 12 31 31 100.0 Wiggs, Carson.. PUR JR 12 27 27 100.0 7. Conroy, Dan.... MSU SO 11 44 45 97.8 8. Broekhuizen, S. MICH FR 11 42 43 97.7 9. Ellestad, Eric. MINN SR 12 31 32 96.9 10.Meyer, Mike.... IOWA FR 11 26 28 92.9

Dan Conroy was named first-team All-Big Ten after leading the conference in field-goal percentage, as he made 93 percent of his attempts (14-of-15) in the regular season.

2010 STATISTICS



TACKLES (All positions) SACKS Team Cl G Pos Solo Ast Yds Total Avg/GPlayer Team Cl G Pos Solo Ast Total Avg/G Sack ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Kerrigan, R (2) PUR SR 12 12 1 73 12.5 1.041. Mouton, J (21). MICH SR 11 LB 59 52 111 10.1 2.0 2. Watt, J.J...... WIS JR 12 DL 7 0 56 7.0 0.582. Kovacs, Jordan. MICH SO 12 59 53 112 9.3 1.0 Browne, Vince.. NU JR 12 DL 7 0 42 7.0 0.583. Wilson, Martez. ILL JR 12 LB 42 63 105 8.8 4.0 4. Short, Kawann.. PUR SO 12 5 2 24 6.0 0.504. Replogle, Tyler IND SR 10 LB 48 39 87 8.7 0.0 5. Williams, Natha OSU JR 11 DL 4 1 35 4.5 0.415. Colasanti, C... PSU SR 12 34 68 102 8.5 0.0 Johnson, Darius IND JR 11 DE 4 1 19 4.5 0.416. Jones, Greg.... MSU SR 12 43 55 98 8.2 1.0 7. Klug, Karl..... IOWA SR 12 DL 4 1 39 4.5 0.387. Peters, Brian.. NU JR 12 61 36 97 8.1 0.0 8. Van Bergen, R.. MICH JR 12 DE 4 0 35 4.0 0.338. Hunter, J...... IOWA SR 11 LB 25 60 85 7.7 0.0 Daniels, Mike.. IOWA JR 12 DL 4 0 31 4.0 0.339. Link, Logan.... PUR JR 12 65 26 91 7.6 0.0 Wilson, Martez. ILL JR 12 LB 3 2 30 4.0 0.3310.Tinsley, Gary.. MINN JR 12 LB 47 43 90 7.5 1.511.Gordon, Eric... MSU SR 12 33 55 88 7.3 2.0 TACKLES FOR LOSS Team Cl G Pos Solo Ast Yds Total Avg/G Floyd, J.T..... MICH SO 9 CB 43 23 66 7.3 0.0 -----------------------------------------------------------13.Theret, Kyle... MINN SR 10 DB 49 23 72 7.2 0.0 1. Kerrigan, R (1) PUR SR 12 23 6 111 26.0 2.1714.Beckford, D.... PUR SO 12 57 27 84 7.0 0.5 2. Watt, J.J.(3).. WIS JR 12 DL 18 6 91 21.0 1.7515.Williams, Nate. NU SR 12 LB 50 32 82 6.8 2.0 3. Browne, Vince.. NU JR 12 DL 14 2 66 15.0 1.25 Thomas, Jeff... IND JR 12 LB 45 37 82 6.8 1.0 4. Short, Kawann.. PUR SO 12 11 3 40 12.5 1.0417.Hyde, Marcus... MSU SR 12 39 38 77 6.4 0.0 5. Klug, Karl..... IOWA SR 12 DL 8 6 58 11.0 0.9218.Hyde, Micah.... IOWA SO 12 DB 54 22 76 6.3 0.0 Daniels, Mike.. IOWA JR 12 DL 10 2 56 11.0 0.9219.Homan, Ross.... OSU SR 10 LB 36 27 63 6.3 1.0 Edwards, Jewhan MINN JR 12 DT 10 2 39 11.0 0.9220.Bussey, Nate... ILL SR 12 LB 43 32 75 6.2 1.0 8. Neely, Colin... MSU SR 11 8 4 53 10.0 0.9121.Mauti, Michael. PSU SO 10 31 31 62 6.2 2.0 9. Wilson, Martez. ILL JR 12 LB 7 7 45 10.5 0.8822.Rucker, Chris L MSU SR 10 37 24 61 6.1 0.0 10.Werner, Jason.. PUR SR 11 8 3 26 9.5 0.86 McNaul, Bryce.. NU JR 10 LB 32 29 61 6.1 1.024.Gordon, Cameron MICH FR 12 38 35 73 6.1 0.0 FUMBLES FORCED Team Cl G Num Avg/G Sash, Tyler.... IOWA JR 12 DB 35 38 73 6.1 0.0 ----------------------------------------- Allen, Ricardo. PUR FR 12 56 17 73 6.1 1.0 1. Kerrigan, R (T2)PUR SR 12 5 0.42 Holland, Joe... PUR JR 12 48 25 73 6.1 1.5 2. Jones, Greg.... MSU SR 12 3 0.2528.Stupar, Nate... PSU JR 12 34 38 72 6.0 2.0 Johnson, Josh.. PUR SO 12 3 0.2529.Lynn, D'Anton.. PSU JR 12 36 35 71 5.9 0.0 Wilson, Martez. ILL JR 12 3 0.2530.Johnson, Darius IND JR 11 DE 32 33 65 5.9 4.5 Watt, J.J...... WIS JR 12 3 0.2531.Kerrigan, Ryan. PUR SR 12 50 20 70 5.8 12.5 6. Rucker, Chris L MSU SR 10 2 0.20 Rolle, Brian... OSU SR 12 LB 31 39 70 5.8 2.5 Evans, Albert.. PUR JR 10 2 0.2033.Beckum, Leon... IND JR 12 LB 41 28 69 5.8 3.0 Homan, Ross.... OSU SR 10 2 0.20 Evans, Mitchell IND SR 12 42 27 69 5.8 0.0 9. Johnson, Orhian OSU JR 11 2 0.18 Demens, Kenny.. MICH SO 12 LB 38 31 69 5.8 0.0 10.Browne, Vince.. NU JR 12 2 0.17 Robinson, T.... MSU JR 12 30 39 69 5.8 0.037.Astorino, Drew. PSU JR 12 36 32 68 5.7 0.0 FUMBLES RCVD Team Cl G Num Avg/G Cooper, Keanon. MINN SO 12 LB 40 28 68 5.7 0.5 -----------------------------------------39.Bellamy, Travon ILL SR 12 DB 49 17 66 5.5 1.0 1. Henry, A (T10). WIS JR 12 3 0.2540.Thomas, Ian.... ILL JR 12 LB 26 39 65 5.4 1.0 Bussey, N (T10) ILL SR 12 3 0.2541.Prater, Shaun.. IOWA JR 11 DB 41 18 59 5.4 0.0 3. Hunter, J...... IOWA SR 11 2 0.18 Norman, Chris.. MSU SO 11 23 36 59 5.4 0.0 Williams, Natha OSU JR 11 2 0.1843.Hines, Jermale. OSU SR 12 DB 32 31 63 5.2 0.5 Mouton, Jonas.. MICH SR 11 2 0.18 Morris, James.. IOWA FR 12 LB 18 45 63 5.2 1.0 6. Kerrigan, Ryan. PUR SR 12 2 0.1745.Henry, Trulon.. ILL JR 12 DB 31 29 60 5.0 0.0 Nurse, Clay.... ILL SR 12 2 0.17 Collado, Ryan.. MINN SR 12 CB 42 18 60 5.0 0.0 Wilson, Tavon.. ILL JR 12 2 0.17 Sorensen, Blake WIS SR 12 LB 27 33 60 5.0 0.0 Gordon, Cameron MICH FR 12 2 0.1748.Watt, J.J...... WIS JR 12 DL 40 19 59 4.9 7.0 Simon, John.... OSU SO 12 2 0.17 Jean, Culme St. WIS SR 12 35 24 59 4.9 0.050.Mabin, Jordan.. NU JR 12 CB 46 12 58 4.8 0.0 PASSES DEFENDED Team Cl G Brup Int Total Avg/G --------------------------------------------------- 1. Mabin, J (T18). NU JR 12 13 0 13 1.08 2. Robinson,T(T23) MSU JR 12 8 4 12 1.00 3. Hyde, Marcus... MSU SR 12 8 3 11 0.92 Fenelus, Antoni WIS JR 12 7 4 11 0.92 Chekwa, Chimdi. OSU SR 12 8 3 11 0.92 6. Rucker, Chris L MSU SR 10 7 2 9 0.90 7. Hyde, Micah.... IOWA SO 12 7 3 10 0.83 Adams, Johnny.. MSU SO 12 7 3 10 0.83 9. Prater, Shaun.. IOWA JR 11 5 4 9 0.82 10.Torrence, Devon OSU SR 12 7 2 9 0.75

Trenton Robinson is tied for the Big Ten lead with four interceptions and is also tied for second in the conference with eight pass break-ups.

2010 GAME RECAPS


GAME 1 • MICHIGAN STATE 38, WESTERN MICHIGAN 14Game 1 vs. Western MichiganSept. 4, 2010 • East Lansing, Mich.Spartan Stadium • Att: 75,769

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Freshman Le’Veon Bell rushed for 141 yards on 10 car-ries and scored two touchdowns to spark Michigan State past Western Michigan 38-14. Bell’s 75-yard run was the key play in a scoring drive that gave the Spartans a 21-7 lead in the second quarter. He followed it up with touchdown runs of 2 yards in the second quarter and 18 yards in the third quarter to put Michigan State ahead 35-7. BellbecamethefirsttruefreshmaninMichiganStatehistorytorushfor100yardsor more in his debut game. EdwinBakerfinishedwith117yardsandtwoTDson17carriesforMichiganState. AlexCarder,makinghisfirststartatquarterbackforWesternMichigan,completed27-of-49 passes for 220 yards with two touchdowns and an interception.

GAME NOTES•Inhiscollegiatedebut,truefreshmanrunningbackLe’VeonBellrushedfor141yards,themosteverbyaSpartanfreshmaninhisfirstcareergame...itmarkedthemostyardsbyaSpartanfreshmanrunningbacksinceJavonRingerrushedfor194atIllinoisin2005...Bell averaged 14.1 yards per carry (141 yards on 10 carries), including a game-long 75-yard rush in the second quarter.

•Bell(141yards)andEdwinBaker(117yards)teameduptorushfor258yards...it’sthefirsttimeMSUhashadtwo100-yardrushersinthesamegamesinceJavonRinger(156yards)andDrewStanton(105yards)accomplishedthefeatatPittsburghin2006...it’salsothefirsttimetwoSpartanrunningbackshaverushedformorethan100yardsinagamesinceJehuuCaulcrick(146yards)andJasonTeague(112yards)teamedupfor258yardsagainst No. 4 Wisconsin in 2004.

•MSU’s297rushingyardswerethemostsincetheSpartanstotaled386yardsagainstIndianain2007. •MichiganStateimprovedto3-1inseasonopenersand4-0inhomeopenersunderheadcoachMarkDantonio.

•TheSpartansextendedtheirwinningstreakto12inhomeopeners...MSUhasnowwon14 of their last 15 home openers, with the only setback coming to Colorado State in 1999.

•MSUnowleadstheall-timeseriesagainstWesternMichigan,10-2...MSUis7-0againstWMUinSpartanStadiumandhaswonthelasteightmeetings.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FWestern Michigan (0-1) 7 0 7 0 - 14Michigan State (1-0) 7 21 7 3 - 38

SCORING SUMMARYFIRST QUARTERMSU(7-0) Baker28-yardrun(Conroykick)12:30left Drive:2plays,36yards,0:48WMU(7-7) Nunez1-yardpassfromCarder(Potterkick),00:07left Drive:7plays,19yards,2:10

SECOND QUARTERMSU(14-7) Nichol20-yardpassfromCousins(Conroykick),12:14left Drive:4plays,31yards,1:03MSU(21-7) Baker7-yardrun(Conroykick),3:26left Drive:4plays,98yards,1:47MSU(28-7) Bell2-yardrun(Conroykick)0:34left Drive:8plays,80yards,1:52

THIRD QUARTERMSU(35-7) Bell18-yardrun(Conroykick),11:54left Drive:7plays,80yards,3:06WMU(14-35) Hammond2-yardpassfromCarder(Potterkick),8:22left Drive:9plays,60yards,3:32

FOURTH QUARTERMSU(38-14) Conroy33-yardfieldgoal,7:30left Drive:9plays,52yards,4:15

TEAM STATISTICS WMU MSUFirstDowns 16 19Rushes-Yards 32-85 37-297PassingYards 238 186Passes 30-53-1 13-22-0TotalOffense 323 483Punts-Avg. 8-40.9 7-44.6Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0Penalties-Yards 5-25 11-69PossessionTime 33:55 26:05

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHINGWMU: Carder9-38,Winchester15-30,Scriven4-12,Chance1-5,Ponder1-4;MSU: Bell 10-141,Baker17-117,Martin2-43,Hill1-2,Cousins6-(-4)

PASSINGWMU:Carder27-49-1-220,Vantubbergen3-4-0-18;MSU: Cousins13-21-0-186

RECEIVINGWMU:White8-82,Nunez7-54,Winchester5-11,Hammond4-61,Arnheim2-6,Smith1-9,Walker1-6,Fields1-6,Burdi1-3;MSU: Dell6-81,Gantt2-49,Nichol2-32,Linthicum2-13, Cunningham 1-11

In his collegiate debut, true freshman running back Le’Veon Bell rushed for 141 yards, the most ever by a Spartan freshman in his first career game.

2010 STATISTICS


GAME 2 • MICHIGAN STATE 30, FLORIDA ATLANTIC 17Game 2 vs. Florida AtlanticSept. 11, 2010 • Detroit, Mich.Ford Field • Att: 36,124

DETROIT (AP) - Edwin Baker ran for an 80-yard touchdown and had 183 yards rushing to lead Michigan State to a 30-17 win over Florida Atlantic. TheSpartansworetheirroadwhitesintheMotorCitymatchupthatwasoriginallyscheduledtobeattheOwls’newstadiuminBocaRaton,Fla. FloridaAtlanticchosetoplayattheDetroitLions’homebecauseits30,000-seatvenue won’t be open until next year. Baker’s80-yardTDputMichiganStateahead27-7earlyinthethirdquarter. TheOwlshadachancetopullwithinaTDand2-pointconversionwith2:50left,butcoachHowardSchnellenbergersettledforafieldgoalinsteadofgoingforitfromtheMichiganState6. KirkCousinshad142yardspassing,aTDandaninterceptionfortheSpartans. Florida Atlantic’s Jeff Van Camp was 23-of-35 for 215 yards and a score.

GAME NOTES•Forthesecond-straightweek,sophomorerunningbackEdwinBakereclipsedthe100-yard rushing mark, gaining a career-best 183 yards on just 15 carries...his career-long 80-yardtouchdownrunearlyinthethirdquartergaveMSUa27-7lead..Bakerrecordedhisfirstcareer100-yardrushinggameinthe2010seasonopeneragainstWesternMichigan,picking up 117 yards on 17 attempts.

•MichiganStaterecordedissecond-straight200-yardrushinggame,gaining225yardson 30 carries...in its 38-14 season-opening victory over Western Michigan, the Spartans rushed37timesfor297yards...MSUhadonlyone200-yardrushinggameduringtheentire2009season(219yardsvs.WesternMichiganinGame10).

•JuniorKeshawnMartinaccountedforover200all-purposeyardsforthefourthtimein his career, generating 204 all-purpose yards on nine touches (averaging 22.7 yards pertouch)...Martinreturnedfourkickoffsfor89yardsandthreepuntsfor62yards...healso had two catches for 53 yards...his 47-yard punt return set up Le’Veon Bell’s 9-yard touchdownruninthefirstquarter.

•SophomoreplacekickerDanConroyscoredacareer-high12pointsagainstFloridaAt-lantic,hittingallthreefield-goalattemptsandallthreeextra-pointtries...Conroyconvertedfieldgoalsfrom44,41andacareer-long50yardsagainsttheOwls.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FMichigan State (2-0) 10 10 7 3 - 30Florida Atlantic (1-1) 7 0 7 3 - 17

SCORING SUMMARYFIRST QUARTERMSU(3-0) Conroy44-yardfieldgoal,11:56left Drive:7play,41yards,3:04MSU(10-0) Bell9-yardrun(Conroykick),9:33left Drive:2plays,24yards,0:41FAU(7-10) Morris2-yardrun(Gornallkick)2:04left Drive:15plays,76yards,7:24

SECOND QUARTERMSU(17-7) Cunningham30-yardpassfromCousins(Conroykick),9:50left Drive:5plays,45yards,2:07MSU(20-7) Conroy41-yardfieldgoal,4:29left Drive:7plays,57yards,3:11

THIRD QUARTERMSU(27-7) Baker80-yardrun(Conroykick),10:33left Drive:1play,80yards,0:13FAU(14-27) Stinson2-yardpassfromVanCamp(Gornallkick),2:51left Drive:5plays,61yards,2:20

FOURTH QUARTERMSU(30-14) Conroy50-yardfieldgoal,9:16left Drive:6plays,26yards,2:39FAU(17-30)Gornall24-yardfieldgoal,2:50left Drive:6plays,37yards,2:51

TEAM STATISTICS MSU FAUFirstDowns 17 20Rushes-Yards 30-225 34-45PassingYards 142 256Passes 9-17-1 24-37-0TotalOffense 367 301Punts-Avg. 1-57.0 6-45.7Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0Penalties-Yards 4-43 11-85PossessionTime 22:27 37:33

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHINGMSU:Baker15-183,Bell10-49,Fowler1-3,Cousins2-(-4);FAU: Morris 20-54, Stinson 4-22,Blanchard3-7,Floyd1-(-6),Holley1-(-11),VanCamp5-(-21)

PASSINGMSU: Cousins 9-17-1-142; FAU: VanCamp 23-35-0-215, Wilber 1-2-0-41

RECEIVINGMSU: Martin2-53,Cunningham2-35,Celek2-17,Dell1-19,Bell1-10,Fowler1-8;FAU: Housier7-75,Jean6-99,Holley3-23,Williams2-12,Stinson2-9,Floyd1-15,Blanchard1-9,Dorvilus1-8,Richardson1-6

Colin Neely recorded a career-high three tackles for loss in the victory over Florida Atlantic at Ford Field.

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GAME 3 • MICHIGAN STATE 34, NOTRE DAME 31 (OT)Game 3 vs. Notre DameSept. 18, 2010 • East Lansing, Mich.Spartan Stadium • Att: 78,411

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -Theplaywascalled“LittleGiants”-andMichiganStateusedittostealavictoryfromNotreDameinthemostaudaciouswayimaginable. WithDanConroy liningup fora46-yardfieldgoal to tie thegame inovertimeand the play clock running low, holder Aaron Bates took the snap, stood up and waited forCharlieGantttocomeopendownfield.Thestunningfakeworkedtoperfection,andGantt’s29-yardtouchdowncatchgavetheSpartansa34-31win. ThewingaveMichiganStateameasureof revenge foraheartbreaking33-30lossatNotreDamelastseasonandspoiledBrianKelly’sfirstroadgameasIrishcoach.Although Kelly’s offense looked sharp in the second half, it was Spartans coach Mark DantoniowhostoletheshowattheendafterDavidRufferhadgivenNotreDametheleadwitha33-yardfieldgoalearlierinovertime. Conroywasfacingasignificantlylongerkick,andDantoniodidn’twanttoputhimunderthatkindofpressure.TheplaywasactuallyintendedtogotoLe’VeonBell,whowas covered. And Michigan State barely got the play off in time to avoid being hit with a delayofgameflag. NotreDametooka28-21leadwith13:20toplayinthefourthquarterwhenMichaelFloydcaughta24-yardtouchdownpassfromDayneCristbehindtwodefendersinthebackoftheendzone.KirkCousinstieditbyscramblingtohisrightandfindingB.J.Cun-ninghamalongtherightsidelinefora24-yardtouchdownwith7:43remaining. Untilthefinaltrickplay,MichiganStatewasthemoremethodicalteam,contenttopushNotreDameoffthelineofscrimmageandgainyardsontheground.Bellrushedfor114 yards, and Edwin Baker ran for 90. Aftera7-7tieathalftime,MichiganStatebeganfindingmorerunningroom.Bakercuttotheleftthroughabighole,thenbacktotherightthroughtheNotreDamesecondaryfora56-yardtouchdownrunjust40secondsintothethirdquarter. TheIrishneededlessthantwominutestoequalizewiththeirspreadoffense,going74 yards in six plays and tying it at 14 on a 10-yard touchdown pass from Crist to Kyle Rudolph. Theteamsthentraded11-playtouchdowndrives.Bellscoredona16-yardrunforMichiganState,andtheIrishtiedthegameagainonCrist’s15-yardtouchdownpasstoTheoRiddick.

GAME NOTES•TheSpartansimprovedto4-4all-timeinovertimegames,includinga2-0recordagainsttheIrish.MSUalsobeatNotreDameinovertimein2005,comingawaywitha44-41vic-toryatNotreDameStadium.•MichiganStatehasdefeatedNotreDame10ofthelast14meetings...10ofthelast12games in the series have been decided by 10 points or less. •MSUheadcoachMarkDantoniois3-1againstNotreDame,includinga2-0recordatSpartan Stadium.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 OT FNotreDame(1-2) 7 0 14 7 3 31MichiganState(3-0) 0 7 14 7 6 34

SCORING SUMMARYFIRST QUARTERND(7-0) Floyd7-yardpassfromCrist(Rufferkick)5:28left Drive:9plays,80yards,2:24

SECOND QUARTERMSU(7-7) Martin6-yardpassfromCousins(Conroykick),2:22left Drive:7plays,94yards,3:17

THIRD QUARTERMSU(14-7) Baker56-yardrun(Conroykick),14:20left Drive:2plays,74yards,0:35ND(14-14) Rudolph10-yardpassfromCrist(Rufferkick),123:25left Drive:6plays,74yards,1:49MSU(21-14) Bell16-yardrun(Conroykick)5:51left Drive:11plays,73yards,6:29ND(21-21) Riddick14-yardpassfromCrist(Rufferkick),1:29left Drive:11plays,77yards,4:16FOURTH QUARTERND(28-21) Floyd24-yardpassfromCrist(Rufferkick),13:20left Drive:5plays,52yards,1:29MSU(28-28) Cunningham24-yardpassfromCousins(Conroykick)7:43left Drive:4plays,56yards,2:12OVERTIME ND(31-28) Ruffer33-yardfieldgoal, Drive:4plays,9yards,0:00

MSU(34-31) Gantt29-yardpassfromBates, Drive:4plays,25yards,0:00

TEAM STATISTICS ND MSUFirstDowns 28 26Rushes-Yards 26-92 43-203PassingYards 369 274Passes 32-55-1 24-34-1TotalOffense 461 477Punts-Avg. 5-36.2 8-45.4Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0Penalties-Yards 7-70 11-79PossessionTime 25:36 34:24

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHINGND: Allen13-72,Gray3-12,Crist6-8,Wood3-3;MSU: Bell 17-114, Baker 14-90, Martin 1-4;Caper3-0,Cousins8-(-5)

PASSINGND:Crist32-55-1-369;MSU: Cousins 23-33-1-245, Bates 1-1-0-29

RECEIVINGND:Riddick10-128,Rudolph8-80,Floyd6-81,Allen6-70,Jones2-10;MSU: Martin8-96,Cunningham7-101,Gantt2-41,Bell2-18,Dell1-7,Linthicum1-5,Baker1-2,Nichol1-2,Smith 1-2

Charlie Gantt scored the game-winning touchdown on a fake field goal against Notre Dame Sept. 18 in Spartan Stadium with a 29-yard reception from Aaron Bates in overtime.

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GAME 4 • NO. 25/23 MICHIGAN STATE 45, NORTHERN COLORADO 7Game 4 vs. Northern ColoradoSept. 25, 2010 • East Lansing, Mich.Spartan Stadium • Att: 70,926

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Kirk Cousins threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns, andNo.25MichiganStatehadnotroublewinningwithoutCoachMarkDantonio,45-7over Northern Colorado. Dantoniohadamildheartattackshortlyafterlastweekend’swinoverNotreDame.HewasreleasedfromthehospitalTuesdayandevenvisitedpracticeFriday,butoffensivecoordinatorDonTreadwelltookoverhiscoachingdutiesforthisgame. TheSpartansworetheletterDontheirhelmetsandgavetheirrecoveringcoachlittle to worry about against the Bears of the Football Championship Subdivision. Cousinswasnearlyflawless,going16of20beforecomingoutbeforehisteam’sfirstpossessionofthefourthquarter.HistouchdownpassestoBrianLinthicumandLarryCaper helped Michigan State take a 35-0 halftime lead. LinebackerGregJonesmadethefirsttwointerceptionsofhiscareer.TheAll-Amer-ican’sfirstinterceptiongavetheSpartanstheballontheNorthernColorado5-yardline,and Edwin Baker ran it in on the next play to make it 7-0. NorthernColorado’sDylanOrmshadamiserabletimetryingtokeephisteaminthegame.Hefinished6of22for93yardswiththreeinterceptionsbeforecomingoutlatein the third quarter. Le’Veon Bell ran for 92 yards and three touchdowns for the Spartans. His 1-yard touchdown run in the second quarter made it 28-0, and Cousins then found Caper over themiddlefora16-yardtouchdownwith57secondsleftinthehalf.Caperdidwelltoholdontotheballwhileabsorbingahitintheendzone.

GAME NOTES•MSUhadfourinterceptionsinthegame,equalingthemostturnoversforcedbyaMarkDantonio-coachedteamatMichiganState...theSpartansalsorecordedfourtakeawaysagainstMichiganin2008...itmarkedthefirsttimeMSUhadrecordedfourinterceptionsinonegamesince2002againstPurdue.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FNorthern Colorado (2-2) 0 0 0 7 - 7Michigan State (4-0) 14 21 7 3 - 45

SCORING SUMMARYFIRST QUARTERMSU(7-0) Baker5-yardrun(Conroykick),13:22left Drive:1play,5yards,0:05MSU(14-0) Bell8-yardrun(Conroykick),3:35left Drive:4plays,49yards,1:50

SECOND QUARTERMSU(21-0) Linthicum24-yardpassfromCousins(Conroykick),9:16left Drive:6plays,63yards,3:08MSU(28-0) Bell1-yardrun(Conroykick),3:27left Drive:6plays,80yards,2:54MSU(35-0) Caper16-yardpassfromCousins(Conroykick),0:57left Drive:6plays,78yards,1:27

THIRD QUARTERMSU(42-0) Bell15-yardrun(Conroykick),2:38left Drive:7plays,87yards,3:39

FOURTH QUARTERNC(7-42) Morris32-yardpassfromLobato(Edenkick),13:46left Drive:8plays,60yards,3:52MSU(45-7)Conroy43-yardfieldgoal,1:29left Drive:4plays,4yards,2:36

TEAM STATISTICS NC MSUFirstDowns 15 23Rushes-Yards 33-119 37-201PassingYards 147 331Passes 9-28-4 19-25-0TotalOffense 266 532Punts-Avg. 6-43.3 4-38.5Fumbles-Lost 2-0 2-1Penalties-Yards 4-30 11-121PossessionTime 28:02 31:58

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHINGNC: Harris14-63,Robinson8-33,Orms3-22,Glenn2-1,Lobato6-0;MSU: Bell 11-92, Baker 11-59, Caper 9-38, Fowler 1-13, Martin 1-12, Buford 2-5, Maxwell 2-(-18)

PASSINGNC:Orms6-22-93-0,Lobato3-6-54-1;MSU: Cousins16-20-290-2,Maxwell3-5-41-0

RECEIVING NC:Morris2-37,Walker2-31,Gunn2-23,Davis2-19,Hutchings1-37;MSU: Cunningham 4-43,Martin4-36,Linthicum3-63,Dell2-65,Caper2-30,Bell1-35,Nichol1-34,Fowler1-21, Buford 1-4

Greg Jones recorded his first two career interceptions in MSU’s 45-7 win over Northern Colorado on Sept. 25.

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GAME 5 • NO. 24/21 MICHIGAN STATE 34, NO. 11/9 WISCONSIN 24Game 5 vs. WisconsinOct. 2, 2010 • East Lansing, Mich.Spartan Stadium • Att: 73,108

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Kirk Cousins lofted a 1-yard touchdown pass to B.J. Cunninghamonfourthdownwith2:43remaining,icingNo.24MichiganState’ssecondstraightwinwithoutCoachMarkDantonio,34-24overNo.11Wisconsin. Dantonio,whohadamildheartattackSept.19,plannedtoreturnforthegame,buttheSpartansannouncedhoursbeforekickoffthathehadbeenhospitalizedagainThursdaybecauseofabloodclotinhisleg. With the Spartans leading 27-24 late in the fourth quarter, Wisconsin couldn’t stop them when they decided to go for the touchdown on fourth down near the goal line. Cun-ningham’stouchdowncatchcappeda15-play,84-yarddrivethatusedup7:57.MichiganState kept the drive alive with a 35-yard screen pass to Larry Caper on third-and-11 from its own 28. Despiteitsearlyturnoverproblems,MichiganStateled20-10atthehalf.KeshawnMartin made it 13-10 at about the midway point of the second quarter, catching a punt athisown26,runningstraightupthemiddleandthenveeringtohisrightaftercrossingmidfield.NobodyonWisconsinwasinapositiontocatchhim. Even without their coach, the Spartans stayed aggressive, going for it three times onfourthdownagainstWisconsinandconvertingtwice.Onfourth-and-1fromtheWis-consin48withaboutaminuteremaininginthefirsthalf,Le’VeonBelltookapitchtotheleftandracedpastthesurprisedBadgersfora23-yardgain.Theplayhelpedsetupan8-yardtouchdownpassfromCousinstoMarkDellwith23secondsleftinthehalf. Cousinsfinished20of29for269yardsandthreetouchdownswithtwointercep-tions.

GAME NOTES•MSUsnappedBadgerrunningbackJohnClay’s10-gamestreakofrushingformorethan 100 yards and also scoring a rushing touchdown...those streaks were the nation’s longestenteringthegame...Clayfinishedwith80yardsandwasheldoutoftheendzone.•MichiganStatehelda36:24-23:36advantageintimeofpossession...MSUalsoran74offensiveplayscomparedto56forWisconsin.•MSUwas11-of-21onthird-andfourth-downconversions,whileWisconsinwasjust3-of-12. •KeshawnMartinreturnedapunt74yardsforatouchdowninthesecondquarter,MSU’sfirstpuntreturnforatouchdownsinceZiehlKavanaghtreturnedapunt88yardsforascore against Northwestern on Sept. 28, 2002.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FWisconsin (4-1, 0-1) 0 10 7 7 24Michigan State (5-0, 1-0) 3 17 7 7 34

SCORING SUMMARYFIRST QUARTERMSU(3-0) Conroy36-yardfieldgoal,9:25left Drive:10plays,33yards,4:02

SECOND QUARTERWIS(7-3) White16-yardrun(Welchkick),14:29left Drive:8plays,74yards,3:43WIS(10-3) Welch49-yardfieldgoal,12:30left Drive:4plays,1yard,1:01MSU(6-10) Conroy36-yardfieldgoal,10:25left Drive:5plays,36yards,1:52MSU(13-10) Martin74-yardpuntreturn(Conroykick),8:11left Drive:0plays,0yards,0:00MSU(20-10) Dell8-yardpassfromCousins(Conroykick),0:23left Drive:9plays,69yards,2:17

THIRD QUARTERWIS(17-20) White34-yardrun(Welchkick),10:48left Drive:3plays,47yards,0:43MSU(27-17) Gantt1-yardpassfromCousins(Conroykick),0:02 Drive:6plays,51yards,3:06

FOURTH QUARTERWIS(24-27) Pedersen12-yardpasfromTolzien(Welchkick),10:53left Drive:11plays,70yards,4:07MSU(34-24) Cunningham1-yardpassfromCousins(Conroykick),2:43left Drive:15plays,84yards,7:57

TEAM STATISTICS WIS MSUFirstDowns 15 19Rushes-Yards 31-165 45-175PassingYards 127 269Passes 11-25-0 20-29-2TotalOffense 292 444Punts-Avg. 6-37.5 1-43Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-1Penalties-Yards 5-40 4-50PossessionTime 22:36 36:24

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHINGWIS: White10-98,Clay17-80,Ball2-6,Tolzien2-(-19);MSU:Baker18-87,Bell16-75,Caper 3-22, Martin 1-2, Cousins 5-(-8)

PASSINGWIS: Tolzien11-25-0-127;MSU: Cousins20-29-2-269

RECEIVINGWIS:Kendricks3-27,Pedersen2-38,Toon1-28,Gilreath1-14,Anderson1-12,Abbre-deris1-8,White1-6,Ewing1-4;MSU: Dell6-91,Gantt3-43Nichol3-30,Cunningham3-25, Linthicum 2-11, Caper 1-35

The Spartan defense shut down Wisconsin’s offense in the 34-24 win at Spartan Stadium, limiting the Badgers to a season-low 292 yards of total offense.

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GAME 6 • NO. 17/16 MICHIGAN STATE 34, NO. 18/17 MICHIGAN 17Game 6 vs. MichiganOct. 9, 2010 • Ann Arbor, Mich.Michigan Stadium • Att: 113,065

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -WithCoachMarkDantonioback in thestadium,No.17MichiganStatetookadvantageofthreeinterceptionsbyDenardRobinsonandscored24unanswered points to break open a close game and beat No. 18 Michigan 34-17. TheSpartanstrailedmidwaythroughthesecondquarterbeforetheirscoringbinge,whichallowedthemtobeattheirrivalsforthethirdstraighttime.It’stheirlongestwinningstreakovertheWolverinessince1965-67. As expected, Michigan struggled to stop Michigan State, but both teams had to be stunned by Robinson’s inability to make many plays with his arm or his feet. Michigan State’s Kirk Cousins threw for a touchdown and handed off to Edwin Baker,Le’VeonBellandLarryCaperforthreescores,givingDantonioareasontosmile.He was back coaching from the press box nearly three weeks after a mild heart attack. TheSpartansseemedtorattleRobinson,interceptingapassintheendzoneonthe opening drive of the game and picking off a third pass after he scored to pull Michigan withintwoTDsonthefirstplayofthefourthquarter. Robinsonaccountedfornearly2,000yardsoftotaloffenseinhisfirstfivegames,againstonlyoneinterception,butwiltedinhisfirsttruetestagainstagooddefense. He was 17 of 29 for 215 yards and accounted for two touchdowns, but made the threecostlyturnoversandranforaseason-low86yards-withalongof16-on21carries. Cousins, meanwhile, avoided turning the ball over and threw for 284 yards and a score. Baker ran for 147 yards, Bell had 78 yards rushing and Caper chipped in enough to help the Spartans roll up 249 yards on the ground, striking a balance that gave Michigan’s lackluster defense plenty of problems.

GAME NOTES•MichiganStaterecordeditsthird-straightwinoverMichiganforthefirsttimesince1965-67...italsomarkedthefirsttimeMSUhaswonback-to-backgamesinMichiganStadiumsince1965(24-7)and1967(34-0)...theSpartanswonin2008inAnnArbor,35-21.•Dantoniois3-1againstMichigan,joiningCharlieBachmanastheonlyotherMSUcoachtobeatMichiganinthreeoftheirfirstfourtries...Bachmanwonfourofhisfirstfivegamesagainst Michigan (1933-37). •The17-pointmarginofvictoryisthelargestforMSUoverMichigansince1967(34-0).•MichiganStateimprovedto6-0forjusttheseventhtimeinschoolhistoryandthefirsttime since 1999. •WiththewinoverNo.11WisconsinOct.2andNo.18MichiganOct.9,itmarkedthefirsttimeMSUhasdefeatedrankedteamsonback-to-backSaturdayssince1974(Nov.2vs.No.20Wisconsin;Nov.9vs.No.1OhioState)...italsomarkedthefirsttimeMSUhasdefeatedrankedteamsinback-to-backgamessince1999(Nov.20vs.No.13PennState and Jan. 1 vs. No. 10 Florida). •MichiganStatehadfiveplaysof40-plusyardsinthegame(Baker61-yardTDruninsecondquarter;Le’VeonBell41-yardTDruninsecondquarter;MarkDell41-yardTDreceptionfromCousinsinthirdquarter;Nichol42-yardreceptionfromCousins;Dell44-yard reception from Cousins in fourth quarter).

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FMichiganState(6-0,2-0) 0 17 14 3 - 34Michigan (5-1, 1-1) 3 7 0 7 - 17

SCORING SUMMARYFIRST QUARTERMICH(3-0) Broekhuizen34-yardfieldgoal,1:25left Drive:14plays,73yards,5:49

SECOND QUARTERMSU(7-3) Baker61-yardrun(Conroykick),11:28left Drive:2plays,84yards,0:45MICH(10-7) Webb12-yardpassfromRobinson(Broekhuizenkick),3:27left Drive:9plays,60yards,3:21 MSU(14-10) Bell41-yardrun(Conroykick),4:23left Drive:7plays,78yards,3:44MSU(17-10) Conroy38-yardfieldgoal,0:23left Drive:9plays,38yards,2:28THIRD QUARTERMSU(24-10) Dell41-yardpassfromCousins(Conroykick),12:32left Drive:5plays,67yards,2:28MSU(31-10) Caper8-yardrun(Conroykick)4:55left Drive:10plays,93yards,5:12FOURTH QUARTERMICH(17-31) Robinson4-yardrun(Broekuizenkick),14:56left Drive:8plays,41yards,1:32MSU(34-17)Conroy28-yardfieldgoal,7:14left Drive:9plays,62yards,5:09

TEAM STATISTICS MSU MICHFirstDowns 24 19Rushes-Yards 42-249 34-162PassingYards 287 215Passes 19-26-0 17-29-3TotalOffense 536 377Punts-Avg. 4-45.0 4-47.0Fumbles-Lost 1-0 0-0Penalties-Yards 6-65 3-35PossessionTime 35:55 24:05

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHINGMSU:Baker22-147,Bell7-78,Caper8-34,Martin1-15Cousins3-(-24);MICH: Robinson 21-86,Smith7-34,Shaw4-29,Hopkins2-13

PASSINGMSU: Cousins18-25-284-1;MICH: Robinson 17-29-215-1

RECEIVING MSU: Martin6-69,Cunningham5-40,Dell3-93,Nichol1-42,Linthicum1-34,Gantt1-7,Caper1-5,Bell1-(-3);MICH:Roundtree6-48,Hemingway2-42,Grady2-28,Shaw2-17,Smith2-13,Odoms1-49,Webb1-12,Koger1-6

Edwin Baker rushed for 147 yards against the Wolverines, including this 61-yard TD in the second quarter.

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GAME 7 • NO. 13/11 MICHIGAN STATE 26, ILLINOIS 6Game 7 vs. IllinoisOct. 16, 2010 • East Lansing, Mich.Spartan Stadium • Att: 74,441

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Kirk Cousins threw a 48-yard touchdown pass to B.J. Cunningham in the third quarter, helping No. 13 Michigan State to its best start in more thanfourdecadeswitha26-6winoverIllinois.TheSpartansstartedslowlyaweekafterbeatingMichigan,buttheyoutscoredtheIllini23-0inthesecondhalf. TheSpartansare7-0forthefirsttimesince1966,whentheywontheirfirstninegamesbeforefamouslytyingNotreDame10-10. TheSpartanshadtroublerunningtheballthefirsttwoquartersagainstIllinois,butCousins came out sharp in the third and they took control of the game. Cousins’ touch-downpassoverthemiddlemadeit13-6,andthedefensekeptIllinoisatbay. Dantonio,whohadamildheartattack lastmonth,coachedhissecondstraightgamefromabox,buthewentdowntothesidelineduringthefinalminutesandreceiveda big ovation from the Homecoming crowd. Michigan State wasted no time tying the game in the third quarter. After an intercep-tiongavetheSpartanstheballattheIllinois16,DanConroykickedhissecondoffourfieldgoals. CousinsputMichiganStateaheadtostaywithhislongtouchdownpass.Illinoisansweredwitha39-yardpasstoA.J.Jenkins,butDarquezeDennardforcedafumbleatthe end of the play and recovered the ball. LarryCaper’s15-yardtouchdownrunmadeit26-6with2:35remaininginthefourth,puttingthefinishingtouchesonanemphaticvictoryoveranIllinoisteamthatplayedOhioStatetoughandroutedPennState.

GAME NOTES•MichiganStateimprovedto7-0forthefirsttimesince1966,whentheSpartanswontheirfirstninegamesandfinishedtheyear9-0-1aftertyingNotreDametoendtheseason...itmarkedthesixthtimeinschoolhistoryMSUhasstartedtheseason7-0(1913,1951,1952,1965,1966,2010).•MSUhaswon11ofthepast12meetingsagainstIllinois...theSpartansleadtheoverallseries, 25-17-2, including a 13-8-1 record in East Lansing. •MSUimprovedto62-30-3in95Homecominggames,includinga5-4-1markagainstIllinois.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FIllinois(3-3,1-2) 3 3 0 0 6MichiganState(7-0,3-0) 0 3 13 10 26

SCORING SUMMARYFIRST QUARTERILL(3-0) Dimke21-yardfieldgoal,6:42left Drive:13plays,66yards,5:42

SECOND QUARTERMSU(3-3) Conroy37-yardfieldgoal,6:47left Drive:8plays,43yards,3:27ILL(6-3) Dimke33-yardfieldgoal,0:04left Drive:2plays,1yard,0:33

THIRD QUARTERMSU(6-6) Conroy34-yardfieldgoal,12:14left Drive:4plays,1yards,0:52MSU(13-6) Cunningham48-yardpassfromCousins(Conroykick),8:26 Drive:4plays,77yards,1:49leftMSU(16-6) Conroy32-yardfieldgoal,1:57left Drive:10plays,68yards,4:35leftFOURTH QUARTERMSU(19-6) Conroy18-yardfieldgoal,11:33left Drive:9plays,45yards,4:25MSU(26-6) Caper15-yardrun(Conroykick),2:35left Drive:8plays,58yards,5:06

TEAM STATISTICS ILL MSUFirstDowns 21 16Rushes-Yards 42-114 31-93PassingYards 141 201Passes 15-27-3 13-24-0TotalOffense 255 294Punts-Avg. 4-39.5 2-50Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-1Penalties-Yards 6-60 8-84PossessionTime 32:16 27:44

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHINGILL: Leshoure23-83,Ford5-14,Pollard2-11,Scheelhasse7-11,Osei4-5;MSU: Caper 7-37,Baker8-23,Martin3-18,Nichol1-13,Bell10-13,Cousins2-(-11);

PASSINGILL: Scheelhasse 15-27-141-0,Osei0-0-0-0; MSU: Cousins 13-24-201-1

RECEIVINGILL:Fayson5-45,Jenkins4-64,Leshoure3-10,McGee2-10,James1-12;MSU: Cun-ningham3-83,Dell3-55,Linthicum2-14,Nichol2-14,Bell1-14,Caper1-12,Martin1-9

Michigan State kept Illinois out of the end zone in the 26-6 victory over the Fighting Illini. It marked the first time MSU hadn’t allowed a touchdown against a Big Ten opponent since 2003.

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GAME 8 • NO. 8/8 MICHIGAN STATE 35, NORTHWESTERN 27Game 8 vs. NorthwesternOct. 23, 2010 • Evanston, Ill.Ryan Field • Att: 41,115

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - Kirk Cousins threw for 329 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 8 Michigan State rallied to beat Northwestern 35-27 and remain unbeaten. B.J. Cunningham made an acrobatic grab for the go-ahead touchdown with two minutesleft.EdwinBakeraddeda25-yardscoringrunandEricGordoninterceptedDanPersaintheclosingsecondstosealawildwin. Playingoutofstateforthefirsttimethisseason,theSpartansscored28pointsinthesecondhalf.TheytrailedtheentirewayuntilCunningham’sgrabwithtwominutesleftonaballthatheandNorthwestern’sBrianPeterstippedintheendzone. Cunningham corralled the ball as he crashed to the ground, giving Michigan State itsfirstleadat28-27.Thatcatchonafirstdownatthe9cappedan88-yarddriveinwhichCousins was 7-of-8 passing. After a drive by the Wildcats went nowhere, Michigan State took over at the North-western31,andBakerbrokethroughfromthe25tomakeit35-27with1:07left. Northwesternhadonemorechance,butGordon’sinterceptionpreservedthewin,and the Spartans cleared one big hurdle. CoachMarkDantoniowasbackon thesidelines for thisoneafterworking theprevious two games from the press box following his mild heart attack last month, and he probablydidn’tlikewhathesawformuchofthegame,particularlyinthefirsthalf.North-westernscoredthefirst17pointsandled17-7atthebreak.TheSpartanshadtroublecontainingtheWildcats’DanPersa,whoranfor89yardsandthreetouchdowns.Healsocompleted 18-of-29 passes for 187 yards but got sacked eight times and threw the late interception that sealed the outcome. Persa’s6-yardrunlateinthethirdquartermadeit24-14,butMichiganStatere-spondedwitha75-yarddrivethatendedwitha15-yardpassfromCousinstoMarkDellwith13:12left.Thatcamerightafterafakepuntonfourth-and-11attheNorthwestern36,whenAaronBateshitBennieFowlerwitha21-yarder.StefanDemoskickeda41-yardfieldgoalwith9:47remainingtoboosttheleadto27-21,buttheWildcatscouldn’tholdit.

GAME NOTES•Down17-0,MichiganStateralliedtodefeatNorthwesternforthethirdstraightyear,35-27...the17-pointcomebackequaledthelargestcomebackoftheDantonioera...MSUwasalsodown17points,24-7,inthethirdquarterofthe2007PennStategameatSpartanStadium before rallying for a 35-31 victory...it was the largest comeback on the road for MSUsince2006,whentheSpartansralliedfromanNCAADivisionI-Arecord35pointsdown (38-3) to defeat Northwestern, 41-38. •MSUimprovedto8-0foronlythefifthtimeinschoolhistory(1951,1952,1965,1966,2010)...MSUalsowentanundefeated7-0duringthe1913season.•MSUhadtwo100-yardreceivers(Cunningham8-113;Dell9-107)inthesamegameforthefirsttimesincethe2007homefinalevs.PennState.•TheSpartansrecordedeightsacks,themostintheDantonioera.•DanConroy’sstreakof14consecutivefieldgoalswassnappedashemisseda38-yarderwiderightinthesecondquarter...Conroy’sstreakwasthesecondlongestinMSUhistory(15 by Brett Swenson in 2008).

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FMichigan State (8-0, 4-0) 0 7 7 21 - 35Northwestern (5-2, 1-2) 7 10 7 3 - 27

SCORING SUMMARYFIRST QUARTERNU(7-0) Persa3-yardrun(Demoskick),5:11left Drive:10plays,72yards,3:35

SECOND QUARTERNU(10-0) Demos37-yardfieldgoal,12:42left Drive:10plays,19yards,3:31NU(17-0) Persa1-yardrun(Demoskick),6:07left Drive:7plays,79yards,2:35 MSU(7-17) Dell7-yardpassfromCousins(Conroykick),2:49left Drive:8plays,68yards,3:18

THIRD QUARTERMSU(14-17) Fowler22-yardrun(Conroykick),11:56left Drive:3plays,48yards,1:20NU(24-14) Persa6-yardrun(Demoskick)2:50left Drive:15plays,80yards,5:22FOURTH QUARTERMSU(21-24) Dell13-yardpassfromCousins(Conroykick)13:12left Drive:11plays,75yards,4:38NU(27-21)Demos41-yardfieldgoal,9:47left Drive:8plays,33yards,3:25MSU(28-27)Cunningham9-yardpassfromCousins(Conroykick),5:18left Drive:11plays,88yards,5:18MSU(35-27)Baker25-yardrun(Conroykick),1:07left Drive:3plays,31yards,1:19

TEAM STATISTICS MSU NUFirstDowns 24 22Rushes-Yards 26-105 47-170PassingYards 352 215Passes 30-44-0 19-30-1TotalOffense 457 385Punts-Avg. 6-43.0 5-38.2Fumbles-Lost 2-1 2-1Penalties-Yards 4-30 6-66PossessionTime 30:44 29:16

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHINGMSU: Baker 10-73, Fowler 1-22, Bell 8-12, Martin 1-9, Caper 1-3, Nichol 1-3, Cunningham 1-0,Cousins2-(-15);NU: Trumpy10-50,Persa22-46,Smith10-44,Mark1-29,Schmidt3-3

PASSING MSU: Cousins29-43-331-3,Bates1-1-0-0;NU:Persa18-29-187-0,Ebert1-1-28-0

RECEIVING MSU: Dell9-109,Cunningham8-113,Nichol4-51,Gantt3-20,Fowler2-27,Caper2-7,Baker1-13,Martin1-12;NU:Stewart6-82,Lawrence4-67,Trumpy3-0,Ebert2-20,Fields2-17, Brown 1-28, Jones 1-1

Colin Neely directs the fight song after MSU’s dramatic 17-point comeback victory at Northwestern.

2010 GAME RECAPS


GAME 9 • NO. 18/19 IOWA 37, NO. 5/5 MICHIGAN STATE 6Game 9 vs. IowaOct. 30, 2010 • Iowa City, IowaKinnick Stadium • Att: 70,585

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -RickyStanzithrewthreetouchdownpassesandNo.18Iowaknockedfifth-rankedMichiganStatefromtheranksoftheunbeaten,defeatingtheSpar-tans,37-6. Adam Robinson added a pair of touchdowns for the charged-up Hawkeyes, who rolled out to a 30-0 halftime lead. Iowaneededjust15minutestojumpahead17-0,asMicahHydedashed66yardsaftertakingapitchfromTylerSash,whohadpickedoffapass. StanzithenfoundRobinsonfora32-yardTDpass,andRobinson’s2-yardtouch-downrunputtheHawkeyesaheadby30with1:01leftinthefirsthalf. Iowaopenedwithanimpressive80-yarddrivecappedbya3-yardTDpassfromStanzitoColinSandeman.MikeMeyeraddeda37-yardfieldgoalthatputtheHawkeyesahead10-0beforetheSpartanshadafirstdown. Stanzi’sthirdTDpassoftheday,a22-yardertoMarvinMcNuttmidwaythroughthethirdquarter,madeit37-0.CousinsfinallygottheSpartansontheboardwitha6-yardtouchdown pass to B.J. Cunningham to start the fourth quarter.

GAME NOTES•MichiganStatewasheldtoaseason-low31yardsrushing...itmarkedthefewestrushingyardsbyMSUinagamesincecompiling31rushingyardsagainstGeorgiainthe2009CapitalOneBowl.

•ThesixpointsscoredbyMSUwerethefewestfortheprogramsinceDec.29,2003,when the Spartans fell 17-3 to Nebraska in the Alamo Bowl...the Spartans entered the gamescoringatleast26pointsintheirfirsteightgamesforthefirsttimeinschoolhistory.

•TheHawkeyesnowleadtheall-timeseries,22-18-2,includinga13-8-1recordingamesplayedinIowaCity...MSUhaslostsevenstraightatKinnickStadium,datingbackto1989.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FMichiganState(8-1,4-1) 0 0 0 6 6Iowa(6-2,3-1) 17 13 7 0 37

SCORING SUMMARYFIRST QUARTERIOWA(7-0) Sandeman3-yardpassfromStanzi(Meyerkick),8:48left Drive:12plays,80yards,6:12IOWA(10-0) Meyer37-yardfieldgoal,2:44left Drive:10plays,64yards,4:23IOWA(17-0) Hyde66-yardinterceptionreturn(Meyerkick),0:10left

SECOND QUARTERIOWA(23-0) Robinson32-yardpassfromStanzi(Meyerkickfailed),7:05left Drive:3plays,43yards,1:24IOWA(30-0) Robinson2-yardrun(Meyerkick),1:01left Drive:4plays,70yards,1:40

THIRD QUARTERIOWA(37-0) McNutt22-yardpassfromStanzi(Meyerkick),7:35left Drive:6plays,61yards,3:12

FOURTH QUARTERMSU(6-37) Cunningham6-yardpassfromCousins(Cousinspassfailed),14:56left Drive:8plays,89yards,2:49

TEAM STATISTICS MSU IOWAFirstDowns 13 18Rushes-Yards 20-31 42-162PassingYards 227 190Passes 25-39-3 11-16-0TotalOffense 258 352Punts-Avg. 6-48.5 5-38.8Fumbles-Lost 2-0 2-0Penalties-Yards 7-63 3-35PossessionTime 27:50 32:10

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHINGMSU: Baker9-21,Bell6-12,Fowler1-11,Caper1-0,Nichol1-(-2),Maxwell2-(-11);IOWA: Robinson20-69,Coker16-40,Stanzi1-26,Johnson-Koulianos1-17,ChaneyJr.1-11,Morse 1-3

PASSINGMSU: Cousins21-29-198-1,Maxwell4-10-0-0;IOWA: Stanzi11-15-190-3,McNutt0-1-0-0

RECEIVINGMSU: Dell8-98,Cunningham4-36,Gantt4-35,Fowler3-19,Spencer2-21,Bell2-5,Linthicum1-10,Nichol1-3;IOWA: Reisner4-36,Herman3-80,McNutt2-39,Robinson1-32, Sandeman 1-3Eric Gordon led the Spartans with nine tackles at Iowa.

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GAME 10 • NO. 16/15 MICHIGAN STATE 31, MINNESOTA 8Game 10 vs. MinnesotaNov. 6, 2010 • East Lansing, Mich.Spartan Stadium • Att: 71,128

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Edwin Baker ran for 179 yards and four touchdowns, and the16th-rankedSpartansbouncedbackfromtheirfirstdefeatoftheseasonwitha31-8win over Minnesota. Baker scored twice on fourth down near the goal line to help the Spartans take a 21-0 halftime lead. Minnesota never threatened after that en route to its ninth straight loss. MichiganStatewonitsfirsteightgamesbeforebeingblownout37-6byIowalastweekend. Baker turned things around this week with scoring runs of 30, 1 and 1 yard in thefirsthalf,andanother1-yarderinthefourthquarter. QuarterbackKirkCousinsthrewthreeinterceptionsintheIowaloss,butdidn’thavetodomuchagainsttheGoldenGophers.Hewent9of20for131yardswithanintercep-tion,andhisrecord-tyingstreakof16gameswithatouchdownpasscametoanend.HesharesthatschoolrecordwithDrewStanton. Cousins’deeppassoverthemiddlewasnearlyinterceptedearlyinthefirstquarter,but immediately after that, Baker scored his 30-yard touchdown. Michigan State opened up a big lead thanks to a couple aggressive decisions in the secondquarter.Onfourth-and-goalfromthe1,Bakerscoredonarunovertherightsideoftheoffensiveline.Then,facingfourthdownfromthe1againneartheendofthehalf,Michigan State let the clock run before calling a timeout with 4 seconds left. Baker found a hole for an easy touchdown. Minnesota,whichfiredcoachTimBrewsterlastmonth,struggledtomovetheballagainsttheSpartans.SeniorAdamWeberwent15of22for167yardswithatouchdownandaninterceptioninhis48thconsecutivestart,buttheGoldenGophersalsoletMar-QueisGraytakesomesnapsatquarterback. Gray,whoalsoplayswidereceiver,caughta9-yardtouchdownpassfromWeberinthe fourth quarter after an interception gave Minnesota the ball at the Michigan State 20. Baker’sfinaltouchdownmadeit31-8with5:24leftinthegame.Henearlyscoredonalongerrunonthepreviousplay,buttheballwasspottedatthe1afteranofficialreview.

GAME NOTES•Minnesotawaslimitedto76yardsrushing...MSUalsoheldtheGophersto just267yards of total offense, the second-lowest output of the season for a Spartan opponent (266yardsbyNorthernColorado),andalsothesecondfewestbyMinnesotathisseason(232vs.OhioState).•The31-8winmarkedthefirstvictoryforMSUoverMinnesotasincea51-18winduringthe2004season...MSUleadstheoverallseries,26-17,includinga15-6markinEastLansing...MSUhaswon20ofthepast26meetingsagainsttheGophers.•EdwinBakerrecordedcareerhighs incarries(27)andrushing touchdowns(4)andfinishedwith179yards,hissecond-besteffortoftheseason(career-high183vs.FloridaAtlantic);itmarkedthefirsttimeaSpartanscoredfourrushingtouchdownssinceAshtonLeggett had four against Western Michigan last season).

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FMinnesota(1-9,0-6) 0 0 0 8 - 8Michigan State (9-1, 5-1) 7 14 3 7 - 31

SCORING SUMMARYFIRST QUARTERMSU(7-0) Baker30-yardrun(Conroykick),8:38left Drive:6plays,80yards,3:03

SECOND QUARTERMSU(14-0) Baker1-yardrun(Conroykick),6:03left Drive:7plays,41yards,3:18MSU(21-0) Baker1-yardrun(Conroykick),0:00left Drive:9plays,40yards,4:06THIRD QUARTERMSU(24-0) Conroy24-yardfieldgoal,10:31left Drive:10plays,47yards,4:24FOURTH QUARTERMINN(8-24) Gray9-yardpassfromWeber(EskridgepassfromWeber),10:58left Drive:5plays,20yards,2:10MSU(31-8)Baker1-yardrun(Conroykick),5:24left Drive:12plays,77yards,5:27

TEAM STATISTICS MINN MSUFirstDowns 14 16Rushes-Yards 31-76 41-189PassingYards 191 131Passes 17-28-1 9-20-1TotalOffense 267 320Punts-Avg. 4-32.0 3-41.7Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-0Penalties-Yards 7-60 4-31PossessionTime 29:36 30:24

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHINGMINN: Gray5-31,Eskridge17-31,Bennett2-12,Lair1-9,Hoese3-1,TEAM1-(-2),Weber2-(-6);MSU:Baker27-179,Fowler3-13,Cousins3-3,Bell6-(-1),Caper2-(-5)

PASSING MINN:Weber15-22-167-1,Gray2-6-24-0;MSU: Cousins 9-20-131-0

RECEIVING MINN:Bennett7-57,Lair4-59,McKnight4-57,Gray1-9,Allen1-9;MSU: Cunningham 4-40,Dell2-35,Fowler1-24,Hammock1-16,Caper1-16

Edwin Baker gets lifted up by his teammates after scoring one of his career-high four touchdowns in the win over Minnesota.

2010 GAME RECAPS


GAME 11 • NO. 11/11 MICHIGAN STATE 35, PURDUE 31Game 11 vs. PurdueNov. 20, 2010 • East Lansing, Mich.Spartan Stadium • Att: 71,111

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -KirkCousinslungedintotheendzonefrom3yardsoutwith4:32remaining,andNo.11MichiganStatekeptitsRoseBowlhopesalivewithadramatic35-31victoryoverPurdue. TheSpartans trailed28-13after threequartersand31-20midway through thefourth,butCousinsthrewa9-yardtouchdownpasstoMarkDellwith6:54remaining,anda 2-point conversion made it 31-28. DenicosAllenthenblockedapunt,givingMichiganStatetheballinsidethe5andsetting up Cousins’ touchdown. PurduethendrovetotheMichiganState20,butRobHenrywasinterceptedonfourth down with less than a minute to play. Michigan State trailed 28-13 when Henry’s deep pass was intercepted by Chris L.RuckeratthePurdue40.Ruckerreturnedittothe20,andCousinsthrewa5-yardtouchdown pass to B.J. Cunningham to bring the Spartans within eight. Afteralongkickoffreturn,Purdue’sCarsonWiggsmadeit31-20witha52-yardfieldgoal, but the Boilermakers couldn’t hold off Michigan State. Cousinsmissedaseriesinthefirsthalfwithanapparentinjurytohisnon-throwingarm,andheappearedhobbledthroughoutthesecondhalf.Hestillwent28of37for276yards and three touchdowns. MichiganStatetooka7-0leadona24-yardtouchdownpassfromCousinstoDell,butnothingcameeasyafterthat.Purdueneededlessthanaminutetoanswer.KeithCarlosranupthemiddle,eludedsafetyTrentonRobinsonandthenhadnothingbutopenfieldinfrontofhimforan80-yardtouchdown. Ricardo Allen then gave the Boilermakers the lead, stepping in front of one of Cous-ins’passesandreturningtheinterception35yardsforatouchdown.Cousinswouldfinishthefirsthalf12of13for105yards,buthisonlymisswasacostlyone. TheSpartansscoredearlyinthesecondquarterona19-yardrunbyEdwinBaker,who surpassed 1,000 yards rushing on the season. Withthesecondquarternearinganend,Purduewentonitsfirstsustaineddriveofthe day, going 85 yards in 14 plays. Henry threw an 8-yard touchdown pass on third down to Antavian Edison with 9 seconds left to make it 21-13. Purduemadeit28-13onHenry’s12-yardscoringpasstoCortezSmithinthethirdquarter.

GAME NOTES•MichiganStatecompleteditsfirst-ever7-0homeseasonandalsoitsfirstunbeatenhomeseasonsincegoing6-0in1999.TheSpartanshavegoneundefeatedathome17timessince the stadium opened in 1923. •MichiganStatehaswonfourstraightagainstPurdue,itslongestwinningstreakagainsttheBoilermakerssincewinningsixstraightfrom1985-90...MSUleadstheall-timeseriesagainstPurdue,32-28-3.•MSUralliedfroma15-pointdeficit(28-13)inthefourthquarter,scoringaseason-high22pointsinthefinalquarterforthe35-31win...MSUralliedfroman11-pointfourthquarterdeficitinlastyear’s40-37winoverPurdue...MSUscored21pointsinthefourthquarterinthe17-pointcomebackwinatNorthwestern(35-27finalscore)onOct.23.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FPurdue(4-7,2-5) 14 7 7 3 31MichiganState(10-1,6-1) 7 6 0 22 35

SCORING SUMMARYFIRST QUARTERMSU(7-0) Dell24-yardpassfromCousins(Conroykick),9:01left Drive:9plays,72yards,4:56PUR(7-7) Carlos80-yardrun(Wiggskick),8:04left Drive:2plays,83yards,0:50PUR(14-7) Allen35-yardinterceptionreturn(Wiggskick),6:29left

SECOND QUARTERMSU(13-14) Baker19-yardrun(Conroykickfailed),11:10left Drive:9plays,52yards,5:00PUR(21-13) Edison8-yardpassfromHenry(Wiggskick),0:09left Drive:13plays,85yards,3:58

THIRD QUARTERPUR(28-13) Smith12-yardpassfromHenry(Wiggskick),6:50left Drive:11plays,69yards,5:43

FOURTH QUARTERMSU(20-28) Cunningham5-yardpassfromCousins(Conroykick),10:55left Drive:4plays,20yards,1:17PUR(31-20) Wiggs52-yardfieldgoal,8:42left Drive:4plays,5yards,2:05MSU(28-31) Dell9-yardpassfromCousins(DellpassfromCousins),6:54left Drive:7plays,69yards,1:43MSU(35-31) Cousins3-yardrun(Conroykick),4:32left Drive:2plays,3yards,0:47

TEAM STATISTICS PUR MSUFirstDowns 16 22Rushes-Yards 34-189 25-95PassingYards 189 286Passes 16-27-2 30-40-1TotalOffense 378 381Punts-Avg. 5-27.6 5-43.4Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0Penalties-Yards 9-53 6-50PossessionTime 28:59 31:01

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHINGPUR: Carlos6-103,Henry12-53,Dierking11-24,Edison3-9,McBurse1-2,Crank1-(-2); MSU: Baker16-90,Martin2-13,Bell2-7,TEAM2-(-2),Cousins3-(-13)

PASSINGPUR: Henry16-26-189-2;MSU: Cousins28-37-276-3,Maxwell2-3-10-0

RECEIVINGPUR: Edison5-25,Smith3-83,McBurse3-30,Adams2-24,Dierking2-23,Bush1-4;MSU: Dell8-108,Cunningham6-51,Martin4-38,Gantt3-28,Nichol3-19,Fowler2-7,Bell1-12,Linthicum1-10,Baker1-7,Caper1-6

Mark Dell caught eight passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns as MSU rallied from a 15-point defi-cit in the fourth quarter to defeat Purdue, 35-31.

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GAME 12 • NO. 11/10 MICHIGAN STATE 28, PENN STATE 22Game 12 vs. Penn StateNov. 27, 2010 • State College, Pa.Beaver Stadium • Att: 102,649

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -MichiganStatemarchedoffthefieldtowardtheirsliverofboisterous, green-clad fans savoring a memorable trip to chilly Happy Valley. TheSpartanswereheadedhomewithashareoftheirfirstBigTentitleforthefirsttime in two decades. Edwin Baker ran for 118 yards and a touchdown, quarterback Kirk Cousins threw for 152 yards and two touchdowns to B.J. Cunningham, and the defense held off a fourth-quarterchargebypenalty-pronePennStatefora28-22winatblusteryBeaverStadium. PennStatescored19fourth-quarterpoints,andfanshaddreamsofanunlikelycomebackafterMattMcGloinfoundDerekMoyefora4-yardtouchdownpasswith56secondsleft.MichiganStaterecoveredtheensuingonsideskicktofinallysealthewinafter leading 14-3 at halftime. Bowlquestionsaside,Dantoniocanrelishan11-winseasonandtheendofaneight-gameroadlosingstreaktoPennStateforitsfirstwininHappyValleysince1965-theyearbeforeJoePaternotookoverasheadcoach. PennStatemanagedjusta34-yardfieldinthefirsthalfagainstaSpartandefensethat gave up 85 yards and a touchdown to Evan Royster. JerelWorthy’ssackofMcGloinhelpedstoponeearlythird-quarterdrive,andPennState followed with another three-and-out deep in its own territory and punted back to the Michigan State 48. Cousins followed with a six-play, 52-yard drive capped by his second touchdown pass to Cunningham for an 18-point lead. TheopeningdrivesetthetoneafterBakeropenedwitha16-yardrush,andathird-and-4attheSpartans49turnedintoafirstdownonthePennState35afterdefensivetackleDevonStillwascalledforalatehitonCousins.Bakercarriedfiveofthenextsixplays,cappedbyhis7-yarddashintotheleftfrontpylonoftheendzonefora7-0leadina score upheld by replay review.

GAME NOTES•MichiganStateclaimeditsseventhBigTentitleinschoolhistory(1953,1965,1966,1978, 1987, 1990, 2010). •Withthevictory,MSUbecametheall-timewinningestteaminprogramhistorywith11wins.TheSpartanswon10gamesin1965and1999.•MSUclaimeditsfirstvictoryatBeaverStadiumsincea23-0victoryin1965,snappinganeight-gamelosingstreak,andwonitsfirstgameinStateCollegesinceJoePaternotookoverasPennState’sheadcoach.•TheSpartansfinishedtheBigTenseasonwitha7-1record.ItmarkedthefirsttimeMSUwonsevenBigTengamessincegoing7-0-1in1987.MSUhaswonsevenBigTengamesfivetimesinprogramhistory(7-0in1965,7-0in1966,7-1in1978,7-0-1in1987,7-1 in 2010). •EricGordonstartedhis48thcareergame,settingaschoolrecordforstartsinacareerpreviously held by former tight end Chris Baker, who started 47 consecutive games from 1998-2001.

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 FMichigan State (11-1, 7-1) 7 7 7 7 28PennState(7-5,4-4) 3 0 0 19 22

SCORING SUMMARYFIRST QUARTERMSU(7-0) Baker7-yardrun(Conroykick),10:10left Drive:9plays,71yards,4:50PSU(3-7) Wagner34-yardfieldgoal,5:57left, Drive:8plays,65yards,4:07SECOND QUARTERMSU(14-3) Cunningham8-yardpassfromCousins(Conroykick),10:29left Drive:8plays,80yards,4:17THIRD QUARTERMSU(21-3) Cunningham24-yardpassfromCousins(Conroykick),1:43left Drive:6plays,52yards,3:07FOURTH QUARTERPSU(10-21) Suhey25-yardpassfromMcGloin(Wagnerkick)13:58left Drive:6plays,74yards,2:39MSU(28-10)Gantt3-yardpassfromNichol(Conroykick),8:31left Drive:9plays,68yards,5:19PSU(16-28)Royster10-yardrun(McGloinpassfailed),5:51left Drive:10plays,72yards,2:34PSU(22-28)Moye4-yardpassfromMcGloin(Bracketpassfailed),0:56left Drive:1play,4yards,0:05

TEAM STATISTICS MSU PSUFirstDowns 21 20Rushes-Yards 39-163 21-84PassingYards 168 312Passes 19-24-0 23-44-1TotalOffense 331 396Punts-Avg. 4-46.5 6-34.5Fumbles-Lost 3-2 2-0Penalties-Yards 3-24 8-67PossessionTime 34:03 25:57

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHINGMSU:Baker28-118,Martin2-41,Caper3-14,Cousins1-1,Nichol1-(-5);PSU: Royster 14-85,Redd3-7,Zordich1-2,McGloin1-(-4),Smith2-(-6)

PASSING MSU: Cousins17-22-152-2;PSU:McGloin23-43-312-2

RECEIVING MSU: Linthicum4-42,Gantt4-38,Cunningham3-33,Caper2-17,Fowler2-13,Bell2-6,Nichol1-13,Martin1-6;PSU:Brown6-106,Moye5-65,Zug5-55,Smith2-26,Brackett2-23,Suhey1-25,Haplea1-14,Green1-(-2).

The Spartans celebrated in the locker room following their win at Penn State that clinched a share of the Big Ten title.

THE LAST TIME


OFFENSE100-YARD RUSHING GAMESpartans: Edwin Baker, 118 yards vs. Penn State, Nov. 27, 2010 (MSU 28-22)Opponent: Keith Carlos, Purdue, 103 yards, Nov. 20, 2010 (MSU 35-31)

150-YARD RUSHING GAMESpartans: Edwin Baker, 179 yards vs. Minnesota, Nov. 6, 2010 (MSU 31-8)Opponent: Shonn Greene, Iowa, 157 yards, Oct. 4, 2008 (MSU 16-13)

200-YARD RUSHING GAMESpartans: Javon Ringer, 201 yards vs. Notre Dame, Sept. 20, 2008 (MSU 23-7)Opponent: Chris Wells, Ohio State, 221 yards, Oct. 20, 2007 (OSU 24-17)

150 RUSHING YARDS AT HALFTIMESpartans: Javon Ringer, 160 yards vs. Indiana, Oct. 13, 2007 (MSU 52-27)

30 OR MORE CARRIESSpartans: Javon Ringer, 32 vs. Purdue, Nov. 8, 2008 (MSU 21-7)Opponent: John Clay, Wisconsin, 32, Sept. 26, 2009 (WIS 38-30)

40 OR MORE CARRIESSpartans: Javon Ringer, 44 vs. Indiana, Sept. 27, 2008 (MSU 42-29)

TWO PLAYERS WITH 100-YARD RUSHING GAMESSpartans: Le’Veon Bell (141 yards) and Edwin Baker (117 yards), vs. Western Michi-gan, Sept. 4, 2011 (MSU 38-14)Opponent: John Clay (111 yards) and P.J. Hill (106), Wisconsin, Nov. 1, 2008 (MSU 25-24)

300-YARD PASSING GAMESpartans: Kirk Cousins, 331 yards (29-for-43) vs. Northwestern, Oct. 23, 2010 (MSU 35-27)Opponent: Dayne Crist, Notre Dame, 369 yards (32-for-55), Sept. 18, 2010 (MSU 34-31 OT)

400-YARD PASSING GAMESpartans: Bill Burke, 400 yards vs. Michigan (21-for-36), Oct. 9, 1999 (MSU 34-31)* School recordOpponent: Adam Weber, Minnesota, 416 yards (19-for-31), Oct. 31, 2009 (MINN 42-34)

500-YARD PASSING GAMESpartans: Not accomplished.Opponent: C.J. Bacher, Northwestern, 520 yards (38-for-48), Oct. 6, 2007 (NU 48-41, OT)

TWO PLAYERS WITH 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMESSpartans: B.J. Cunningham, 113 yards (8 catches) and Mark Dell, 109 yards (9 catch-es) vs. Northwestern, Oct. 23, 2010 (MSU 35-27)Opponent: Deon Butler, 133 yards (3 catches) and Jordan Norwood, 127 yards (5 catches), Penn State, Nov. 22, 2008 (PSU 49-18)

150-YARD RECEIVING GAMESpartans: Blair White, 186 yards (12 catches) vs. Northwestern, Oct. 24, 2009 (MSU 24-14)Opponent: Keith Smith, Purdue, 151 yards (15 catches), Nov. 14, 2009 (MSU 40-37)

200-YARD RECEIVING GAMESpartans: Mark Dell, 202 yards (9 catches) vs. California, Aug. 30, 2008 (CAL 38-31)Opponent: Lee Evans, Wisconsin, 258 yards (10 catches), Nov. 15, 2003 (WIS 56-21)

10 STRAIGHT COMPLETIONS TO START GAMESpartans: Brian Hoyer, 10 vs. UAB, Sept. 1, 2007 (MSU 55-18)Opponent: Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame, 10, Sept. 19, 2009 (ND 33-30)

10 STRAIGHT COMPLETIONSSpartans: Kirk Cousins, 12 vs. Notre Dame, Sept. 18, 2010 (MSU 34-31 OT)

40 PASS ATTEMPTSSpartans: Brian Hoyer, 40 vs. Penn State (25 completions), Nov. 22, 2008 (PSU 49-18)Opponent: Matt McGloin, Penn State, 43 (23 completions), Nov. 27, 2010 (MSU 28-22)

30 PASS COMPLETIONSSpartans: Brian Hoyer, 31 vs. Penn State (60 attempts), Nov. 18, 2006 (PSU: 17-13)Opponent: Dayne Crist, 32, Notre Dame, (55 attempts), Sept. 18, 2010 (MSU 34-31 OT)

SCORED THREE RUSHING TDSSpartans: Edwin Baker, four vs. Minnesota (runs of 30, 1, 1 and 1 yard), Nov. 6, 2010 (MSU 31-8)Opponent: Dwayne Smith, Wisconsin, three (runs of 3, 14, 26 yards), Nov. 15, 2003 (WIS 56-21)

SCORED FOUR RUSHING TDSSpartans: Edwin Baker, four vs. Minnesota (runs of 30, 1, 1 and 1 yard), Nov. 6, 2010 (MSU 31-8)Opponent: Larry Johnson, Penn State, four (runs of 11, 78, 11, 38 yards), Nov. 23, 2002 (PSU 61-7)

SCORED FOUR RUSHING TDS IN FIRST HALFSpartans: *Jehuu Caulcrick, four vs. UAB (runs of 5, 1, 42 and 5 yards), Sept. 1, 2007 (MSU 55-18)* tied school record with Blake Ezor (1989 vs. Northwestern)

SCORED FOUR TDSSpartans: Edwin Baker, four vs. Minnesota (4 rush), Nov. 6, 2010 (MSU 31-8)Opponent: James Hardy, Indiana, four (catches of 30, 2, 17, 13 yards), Oct. 28, 2006 (IND 46-21)

SCORED FIVE TDSSpartans: Javon Ringer, five vs. Eastern Michigan (5 rush), Sept. 6, 2008 (MSU 42-10)Opponent: Lee Evans, Wisconsin, five (catches of 9, 75, 18, 70, 18 yards), Nov. 15, 2003 (WIS 56-21)

THREW FOUR TD PASSESSpartans: Brian Hoyer, four vs. Penn State, Nov. 17, 2007 (MSU 35-31)Opponent: Dayne Crist, Notre Dame, four, Sept. 18, 2010 (MSU 34-31 OT)

THREW FIVE TD PASSESSpartans: *Drew Stanton, five vs. Illinois, Sept. 24, 2005 (MSU 61-14)* School recordOpponent: Adam Weber, Minnesota, five, Oct. 31, 2009 (MINN 42-34)

THREE TD RECEPTIONSSpartans: Devin Thomas, three vs. Penn State (12, 33, 26 yards from Brian Hoyer), Nov. 17, 2007 (MSU 35-31)Opponent: Garrett Graham, Wisconsin, three (catches of 15, 6, 23), Sept. 26, 2009 (WIS 38-30)

80-YARD OR LONGER TD RECEPTIONSpartans: Brian Hoyer to Charlie Gantt, 82 yards vs. Indiana, Sept. 27, 2008 (MSU 42-29)Opponent: Drew Henson to Marcus Knight, Michigan, 81 yards, Oct. 9, 1999 (MSU 34-31)

80-YARD OR LONGER TD RUNSpartans: Edwin Baker, 80 yards vs. Florida Atlantic, Sept. 11, 2010 (MSU 30-17)Opponent: Keith Carlos, Purdue, 80 yards, Nov. 20, 2010 (MSU 35-31)

BACK-TO-BACK 200-YARD RUSHING GAMESSpartans: *Javon Ringer, 2008 (Florida Atlantic and Notre Dame)* First time accomplished in school history

FIVE STRAIGHT 100-YARD RUSHING GAMESSpartans: Blake Ezor, 1989

300 ALL-PURPOSE YARDSSpartans: Javon Ringer, 308 yards vs. Florida Atlantic, Sept. 13, 2008 (MSU 17-0)Opponent: Chad Owens, Hawaii, 301 yards, Dec. 4, 2004 (UH 41-38)

DID NOT SCORE A TOUCHDOWNSpartans: vs. Nebraska, Dec. 29, 2003 (NEB 17-3)Opponent: Illinois, Oct. 16, 2010 (MSU 26-6)

DID NOT SCORE AN OFFENSIVE TOUCHDOWNSpartans: at Ohio State, Oct. 20, 2007 (OSU 24-17)Opponent: Illinois, Oct. 16, 2010 (MSU 26-6)

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SPECIAL TEAMSKICKOFF RETURN FOR TOUCHDOWNSpartans: Keshawn Martin, 93 yards, Oct. 31, 2009 (MINN 42-34)Opponent: Jermell Lewis, Iowa, 94 yards, Oct. 12, 2002 (IOWA 44-16)

PUNT RETURN FOR TOUCHDOWNSpartans: Keshawn Martin, 74 yards vs. Wisconsin, Oct. 2, 2010 (MSU 34-24)Opponent: Ted Ginn Jr., Ohio State, 60 yards, Oct. 14, 2006 (OSU 38-7)

BLOCKED PUNT RETURN FOR TOUCHDOWNSpartans: Kiel Beltinck, 0 yards (recovered in end zone; blocked by Brandon Denson) vs. Minnesota, Nov. 11, 2006 (MINN 31-18)Opponent: Matt Hahn, Penn State, 0 yards (blocked by Donnie Johnson), Nov. 19, 2005 (PSU 31-22)

BLOCKED PUNTSpartans: Denicos Allen vs. Purdue, Nov. 20, 2010 (MSU 35-31)Opponent: N. Colorado blocked Aaron Bates’ punt, Sept. 25, 2010 (MSU 45-7)

BLOCKED FIELD GOALSpartans: Jerel Worthy vs. Michigan, blocked Seth Broekhuizen’s 42-yard attempt, Oct. 9, 2010 (MSU 34-17)Opponent: John Thompson, Michigan, blocked Brett Swenson’s 32-yard attempt, Oct. 25, 2008 (MSU 35-21)

DEFENSIVE EXTRA POINT SCOREDSpartans: Ashton Watson, returns blocked PAT, vs. Indiana, Oct. 29, 2005 (MSU 46-15)Opponent: Not accomplished

INTERCEPTION RETURN FOR TOUCHDOWNSpartans: Danny Fortener, 45 yards vs. Illinois, Oct. 10, 2009 (MSU 24-14)Opponent: Ricardo Allen, Purdue, 35 yards, Nov. 20, 2010 (MSU 35-31)

FUMBLE RETURN FOR TOUCHDOWNSpartans: Chris L. Rucker, 11 yards vs. Purdue, Nov. 14, 2009 (MSU 40-37)Opponent: Thaddeus Gibson, Ohio State, 69 yards, Oct. 18, 2008 (OSU 45-7)

70-YARD PUNTSpartans: Brandon Fields, 73 yards vs. Notre Dame, Sept. 23, 2006 (ND 40-37)Opponent: Ryan Donahue, Iowa, 82 yards, Oct. 27, 2007

50-YARD FIELD GOALSpartans: Dan Conroy, 50 yards vs. Florida Atlantic, Sept. 11, 2010 (MSU 30-17)Opponent: Mike Nugent, Ohio State, 53 yards, Nov. 6, 2004 (OSU 32-19)

KICKED FOUR FIELD GOALSSpartans: Dan Conroy, four vs. Illinois (37, 34, 32, 18 yards),Oct. 16, 2010 (MSU 26-6)Opponent: Mike Nugent, Ohio State, four (44, 24, 42, 18 yards), Nov. 8, 2003 (OSU 33-23)

MISSED EXTRA POINTSpartans: Dan Conroy vs. Purdue, Nov. 20, 2010 (MSU 35-31)Opponent: Mike Meyer, Iowa, Oct. 30, 2010 (IOWA 37-6)

SUCCESSFUL ONSIDE KICKSpartans: Brett Swenson vs. Notre Dame, Sept. 19, 2009 (ND 33-30)Opponent: Andrew Aguila, Central Michigan, Sept. 12, 2009 (CMU 29-27)

DEFENSEHELD TO 15 OR FEWER YARDS RUSHINGSpartans: 14 yards vs. Penn State (15 attempts), Nov. 18, 2006 (PSU 17-13)Opponent: 12 yards by UAB (32 carries), Sept. 1, 2007 (MSU 55-18)

HELD TO 50 OR FEWER YARDS RUSHINGSpartans: 31 yards vs. Iowa (20 attempts), Oct. 30, 2010 (IOWA 37-6)Opponent: 45 yards by Florida Atlantic (34 attempts), Sept. 11, 2010 (MSU 30-17)

HELD TO 10 OR FEWER FIRST DOWNSSpartans: 9 vs. Ohio State, Oct. 20, 2007 (OSU 24-17)Opponent: 9 by Florida Atlantic, Sept. 13, 2008 (MSU 17-0)

HELD TO 100 OR FEWER YARDS PASSINGSpartans: 88 yards vs. Florida Atlantic (15-5-1), Sept. 13, 2008 (MSU 17-0)Opponent: 98 yards by Montana State (26-13-0), Sept. 5, 2009 (MSU 44-3)

HELD TO 100 OR FEWER YARDS PASSING BACK-TO-BACK GAMESOpponent: 85 yards by Pittsburgh (20-9-2), Sept. 15, 2007 (MSU 17-13); 86 yards by Notre Dame (20-11-0), Sept. 22, 2007 (MSU 31-14)

SHUTOUT RECORDEDSpartans: vs. Florida Atlantic (17-0), Sept. 13, 2008Opponent: by Michigan (14-0), Oct. 21, 2000

SHUTOUT RECORDED IN SPARTAN STADIUMSpartans: vs. Florida Atlantic (17-0), Sept. 13, 2008Opponent: by Michigan (31-0), Oct. 12, 1985

SAFETY RECORDEDSpartans: Team safety, vs. Indiana, Sept. 27, 2008 (MSU 42-29)Opponent: Team safety, Indiana, Sept. 27, 2008 (MSU 42-29)

PLAYER HAD THREE SACKSSpartans: Trevor Anderson, three vs. Michigan, Oct. 25, 2008 (MSU 35-21)Opponent: Brandon Graham, Michigan, three, Oct. 25, 2008 (MSU 35-21)

SCORED TWO DEFENSIVE TOUCHDOWNSSpartans: Two vs. Ohio State (Wiley interception return; Adams fumble return), Oct. 20, 2007 (OSU 24-17)Opponent: Two by Ohio State (Thaddeus Gibson fumble return; Jermale Hines fumble return), Oct. 18, 2008 (MSU 45-7)

FOUR INTERCEPTIONSSpartans: Four vs. Northern Colorado (Jones-2; Robinson; Bullough), Sept. 25, 2010 (MSU 45-7)Opponent: Four by Boston College, Dec. 28, 2007 (BC 24-21)

TEAM/MISCELLANEOUSBIGGEST COMEBACKSpartans: *35 points (down 38-3) vs. Northwestern on Oct. 21, 2006, with 38 straight points to win, 41-38.*NCAA Record

BIGGEST COMEBACK IN DANTONIO ERASpartans: 17 points, twice (down 24-7 in third quarter vs. Penn State on Nov. 17, 2007. MSU rallied to win 35-31; down 17-0 in second quarter at Northwestern on Oct. 23, 2010. MSU rallied to win 35-27).

SCORED 40 POINTS IN FIRST HALFSpartans: *45 points (led 45-3 at half), beat UAB 55-18 on Sept. 1, 2007 * Post-WWII Record.

600 YARDS TOTAL OFFENSESpartans: 602 vs. Western Michigan, Nov. 7, 2009 (MSU 49-14)Opponent: 611 yards by Northwestern, Sept. 29, 2007 (NU 48-41, OT)

500 YARDS TOTAL OFFENSESpartans: 536 vs. Michigan, Oct. 9, 2010 (MSU 34-17)Opponent: 579 yards, Texas Tech, Jan. 2, 2010 (TTU 41-31)

400 YARDS TOTAL OFFENSE IN FIRST HALFSpartans: 438 vs. UAB, Sept. 1, 2007 (MSU 55-18)

WON GAME ON FINAL PLAY - REGULATIONSpartans: T.J. Duckett, caught 2-yard pass from Jeff Smoker as time expired vs. Michi-gan, Nov. 3, 2001 (MSU 26-24)Opponent: Marvin McNutt, Iowa, caught 7-yard pass from Ricky Stanzi on fourth-and-goal as time expired, Oct. 24, 2009 (IOWA 15-13)

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Elig. Cl. Exp. Hometown (Previous School)2 Mark Dell WR 6-2 199 Sr. Sr. 3L Farmington Hills, Mich. (Harrison)2 William Gholston + DE 6-7 250 Fr. Fr. HS Detroit, Mich. (Southeastern)3 B.J. Cunningham WR 6-2 220 Jr. Sr. 2L Westerville, Ohio (Westerville South) 3 Mike Sadler P 6-1 185 Fr. Fr. HS Grand Rapids, Mich. (Forest Hills Northern)4 Edwin Baker RB 5-9 208 So. So. 1L Highland Park, Mich. (Oak Park)4 Dan Conroy K 5-10 185 So. Jr. SQ Wheaton, Ill. (Wheaton Warrenville South) 5 Johnny Adams CB 5-11 170 So. Jr. 1L Akron, Ohio (Buchtel)6 Joe Boisture QB 6-5 212 Fr. Fr. HS Goodrich, Mich. (Saline)7 Keith Nichol WR 6-2 222 Jr. Sr. 1L Lowell, Mich. (Oklahoma) 8 Kirk Cousins QB 6-3 202 Jr. Sr. 2L Holland, Mich. (Holland Christian)9 Isaiah Lewis S 5-11 191 Fr. Fr. HS Indianapolis, Ind. (Ben Davis) 10 Andrew Maxwell QB 6-3 200 Fr. So. RS Midland, Mich. (Midland) 10 Chris Norman LB 6-1 220 So. So. 1L Detroit, Mich. (Renaissance) 11 Marcus Hyde S 6-0 200 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Fostoria, Ohio (Fostoria)12 Dana Dixon CB 6-2 173 Fr. So. RS Detroit, Mich. (Renaissance)13 BennieFowler WR 6-1 206 Fr. So. RS Bloomfield,Mich.(DetroitCountryDay)14 Tony Lippett CB/WR 6-3 185 Fr. Fr. HS Detroit, Mich. (Crockett)14 Chase Parker CB 5-9 176 Jr. Sr. SQ Mason, Mich. (Mason) 15 Donald Spencer WR 6-2 200 Fr. So. RS Ypsilanti, Mich. (Ypsilanti) 16 Chris D. Rucker CB 5-10 175 Jr. Sr. 2L Detroit, Mich. (Detroit Country Day) 17 Kevin Muma K 6-0 186 Fr. So. RS Troy, Mich. (Troy) 17 Kyle Nichol WR 5-9 185 Fr. So. RS Lowell, Mich. (Lowell) 18 Aaron Bates P 6-0 198 Sr. Sr. 3L New Concord, Ohio (John Glenn) 18 Jordan Benton WR 6-0 182 Fr. So. RS Los Angeles, Calif. (Loyola) 19 Danny Folino S 5-9 190 Fr. So. RS Okemos, Mich. (East Lansing) 20 Nick Hill + RB 5-6 182 Fr. Fr. HS Chelsea, Mich. (Chelsea) 20 Kyle Selden P 6-5 200 Jr. Sr. SQ Waterford, Mich. (Our Lady of the Lakes)21 Josh Perryman WR 6-3 175 Fr. Fr. HS Evanston, Ill. (Evanston Township) 22 Larry Caper RB 5-11 220 So. So. 1L Battle Creek, Mich. (Battle Creek Central)22 Josh Bodell S 6-1 192 Sr. Sr.-5 SQ Frankfort, Mich. (Frankfort)23 Jairus Jones S 6-1 208 Fr. So. RS Tampa, Fla. (Wharton)24 Le’Veon Bell RB 6-2 230 Fr. Fr. HS Reynoldsburg, Ohio (Groveport Madison)25 Keith Mumphery WR 6-1 200 Fr. Fr. HS Vienna, Ga. (Dooly County) 26 Jesse Johnson S 5-10 186 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Durand, Mich. (Durand Area)26 David Spears RB 5-10 200 So. Jr. SQ Muskegon, Mich. (Muskegon) 27 Kurtis Drummond + S 6-2 198 Fr. Fr. HS Masury, Ohio (Hubbard)28 Denicos Allen LB 5-10 212 Fr. So. RS Hamilton, Ohio (Hamilton)29 Chris L. Rucker CB 6-2 200 Sr. Sr. 3L Warren, Ohio (Warren G. Harding)31 Darqueze Dennard CB 5-11 175 Fr. Fr. HS Dry Branch, Ga. (Twiggs County)32 Mitchell White CB 6-1 170 So. Jr. 1L Livonia, Mich. (Stevenson)33 Jeremy Langford RB 6-0 185 Fr. Fr. HS Wayne, Mich. (John Glenn)34 Andre Buford RB 5-8 184 So. Jr. SQ Waterford, Mich. (Detroit Country Day) 35 Mylan Hicks CB 5-11 175 Fr. Fr. HS Detroit, Mich. (Renaissance)36 Jon Misch LB 6-3 207 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Waterford, Mich. (Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)37 Chris Hessell FB 6-1 227 So. Fr. HS New Haven, Mich. (New Haven) 38 Niko Palazeti FB 6-2 250 Fr. Fr. HS Northville, Mich. (Detroit Catholic Central) 39 Trenton Robinson S 5-10 195 Jr. Jr. 2L Bay City, Mich. (Bay City Central) 40 Max Bullough LB 6-3 235 Fr. Fr. HS Traverse City, Mich. (St. Francis) 41 Kyler Elsworth LB 6-1 207 Fr. So. RS Goodrich, Mich. (Goodrich) 42 Nick Bendzuck FB 6-2 240 Sr. Sr.-5 1L Strongsville, Ohio (Mercyhurst College)42 Ty Hamilton LB 6-0 223 Fr. Fr. HS Fenton, Mich. (Fenton)43 Eric Gordon LB 6-0 232 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Traverse City, Mich. (Traverse City West) 44 Josh Rouse + FB 6-3 240 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Newtown, Conn. (Valley Forge Military Academy)45 Marcus Rush DE 6-3 240 Fr. Fr. HS Cincinnati, Ohio (Archbishop Moeller)45 Jeff Bobek FB 6-0 230 Fr. Fr. HS Palatine, Ill. (William Fremd)

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Elig. Cl. Exp. Hometown (Previous School)47 Jeremy Gainer LB 6-1 225 Fr. So. RS Detroit, Mich. (Clarenceville) 47 Adam Setterbo FB 6-3 232 Jr. Sr. SQ Spring Lake, Mich. (Spring Lake Senior)48 Drew Stevens TE 6-4 230 So. Jr. 1L Delaware, Ohio (Olentangy) 49 TyQuan Hammock FB 6-0 255 Fr. So. RS Fort Wayne, Ind. (Bishop Luers) 50 Steve Gardiner LB 6-1 222 So. Jr. 1L Dublin, Ohio (Coffman) 51 Steve Moore SN 6-2 221 So. So. HS Pinconning, Mich. (Pinconning Area)52 Denzel Drone DE 6-2 250 Fr. So. RS Plant City, Fla. (Plant City) 53 Greg Jones LB 6-1 240 Sr. Sr. 3L Cincinnati, Ohio (Archbishop Moeller) 54 Connor Kruse OL 6-4 300 Fr. Fr. HS Lowell, Mich. (Lowell) 54 Chad Setterbo LB 6-1 203 So. So. SQ Spring Lake, Mich. (Spring Lake Senior) 55 Corey Freeman DE 6-2 240 So. So. HS Cleveland Heights, Ohio (Cleveland Heights) 56 Alex Shackleton SN 6-2 240 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Breckenridge, Colo. (Summit)57 Johnathan Strayhorn DL 6-0 275 Jr. Sr. 2L Detroit, Mich. (Oak Park) 58 Jordan Sanders DL 6-2 275 Fr. Fr. HS Rochester, Mich. (Adams)59 D.J. Young OT 6-5 298 Sr. Sr.-5 1L Lansing, Mich. (Bowling Green) 60 Micajah Reynolds OL 6-5 295 Fr. So. RS Lansing, Mich. (Sexton) 61 Antonio Jeremiah NT 6-5 360 Jr. Sr. 2L Hilliard, Ohio (Hilliard Darby)62 Chris McDonald OG 6-5 295 So. Jr. 1L Sterling Heights, Mich. (Henry Ford II)63 Travis Jackson OL 6-4 265 Fr. Fr. HS New Albany, Ohio (St. Francis DeSales) 65 Michael Dennis OL 6-7 295 Fr. Fr. HS Carey, Ohio (Carey)65 Doug Curtis DT 6-2 257 So. So. HS Weston, Conn. (Weston)66 John Stipek C 6-5 285 Sr. Sr.-5 2L Macomb Township, Mich. (Dakota) 67 Joel Foreman OG 6-4 310 Jr. Sr. 2L Highland, Mich. (Milford) 68 Ethan Ruhland OG 6-5 288 So. Jr. 1L Lake Orion, Mich. (Lake Orion)69 Blake Pacheco NT 6-1 272 Jr. Sr. SQ Salinas, Calif. (Monterey Peninsula College)69 Shawn Kamm OL 6-7 293 Fr. Fr. HS Saginaw, Mich. (Nouvel Catholic Central)70 Skyler Schofner OL 6-7 315 Fr. Fr. HS Sunbury, Ohio (Big Walnut) 71 John Deyo OT 6-6 294 So. Jr. 1L Battle Creek, Mich. (Gull Lake) 72 Nate Klatt C 6-4 292 Fr. So. RS Clinton, Ohio (Northwest) 73 Henry Conway + OT 6-6 304 Fr. So. RS Shaker Heights, Ohio (Shaker Heights)74 Zach Hueter + OG 6-6 315 So. Jr. SQ Columbiaville, Mich. (North Branch)75 Jared McGaha OT 6-6 300 Jr. Sr. 1L Powell, Tenn. (Powell) 77 J’Michael Deane OT 6-5 312 Sr. Sr.-5 1L Toronto, Ontario (Newtonbrook Secondary School) 79 David Barrent OT 6-8 308 Fr. So. RS Clive, Iowa (Valley)81 Brad Sonntag WR 5-8 175 Jr. Sr. SQ Saginaw, Mich. (Nouvel Catholic Central) 82 Keshawn Martin WR 5-11 185 Jr. Jr. 2L Inkster, Mich. (John Glenn) 83 Charlie Gantt TE 6-5 260 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Farmington Hills, Mich. (Brother Rice) 83 R.J. Kelly DE 6-4 235 So. So. HS East Lansing, Mich. (Haslett) 84 Derek Hoebing TE 6-7 258 Fr. So. RS Vermilion, Ohio (Vermilion) 85 Garrett Celek TE 6-5 245 Jr. Sr. 2L Cincinnati, Ohio (LaSalle) 86 Fred Smith FB 6-2 240 So. Jr. 1L Detroit, Mich. (Southeastern) 87 Todd Anderson DE 6-2 242 Jr. Sr. SQ Jackson, Mich. (Napoleon) 87 Milton Colbert WR 6-4 203 So. Jr. SQ Villa Park, Ill. (Willowbrook)88 Brian Linthicum TE 6-5 238 Jr. Sr. 1L Charlottesville, Va. (Clemson) 89 Colin Neely DE 6-1 258 Sr. Sr.-5 2L Bethlehem, Pa. (Freedom) 89 Cam Martin WR 6-4 188 Jr. Sr. SQ Tampa, Fla. (H.B. Plant) 91 Tyler Hoover DE 6-7 260 So. Jr. 1L Novi, Mich. (Novi)92 Andrew Gleichert TE 6-5 235 Fr. Fr. HS Ann Arbor, Mich. (Huron)93 Blake Treadwell NT 6-3 277 So. So. 1L East Lansing, Mich. (East Lansing) 94 TaylorCalero DE 6-3 230 Fr. Fr. HS BeverlyHills,Mich.(SouthfieldChristian)96 Kevin Pickelman NT 6-4 285 Jr. Sr. 2L Marshall, Mich. (Marshall)97 Dan France DT 6-6 296 Fr. So. RS North Royalton, Ohio (North Royalton)98 Anthony Rashad White DT 6-2 320 So. So. JC Battle Creek, Mich. (Fort Scott CC) 99 Jerel Worthy DT 6-3 305 So. Jr. 1L Huber Heights, Ohio (Wayne)

EXP. KEY – HS: High School; RS: Red-shirted; JC: Junior College; TR: Transfer; SQ: Squad Member; L: Letters Earned; +: Injured.

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Elig. Cl. Exp. Hometown (Previous School)5 Johnny Adams CB 5-11 170 So. Jr. 1L Akron, Ohio (Buchtel)28 Denicos Allen LB 5-10 212 Fr. So. RS Hamilton, Ohio (Hamilton)87 Todd Anderson DE 6-2 242 Jr. Sr. SQ Jackson, Mich. (Napoleon) 4 Edwin Baker RB 5-9 208 So. So. 1L Highland Park, Mich. (Oak Park)79 David Barrent OT 6-8 308 Fr. So. RS Clive, Iowa (Valley)18 Aaron Bates P 6-0 198 Sr. Sr. 3L New Concord, Ohio (John Glenn)24 Le’Veon Bell RB 6-2 230 Fr. Fr. HS Reynoldsburg, Ohio (Groveport Madison) 42 Nick Bendzuck FB 6-2 240 Sr. Sr.-5 1L Strongsville, Ohio (Mercyhurst College)18 Jordan Benton WR 6-0 182 Fr. So. RS Los Angeles, Calif. (Loyola) 45 Jeff Bobek FB 6-0 230 Fr. Fr. HS Palatine, Ill. (William Fremd) 22 Josh Bodell S 6-1 192 Sr. Sr.-5 SQ Frankfort, Mich. (Frankfort)6 Joe Boisture QB 6-5 212 Fr. Fr. HS Goodrich, Mich. (Saline)34 Andre Buford RB 5-8 184 So. Jr. SQ Waterford, Mich. (Detroit Country Day) 40 Max Bullough LB 6-3 235 Fr. Fr. HS Traverse City, Mich. (St. Francis) 94 TaylorCalero DE 6-3 230 Fr. Fr. HS BeverlyHills,Mich.(SouthfieldChristian)22 Larry Caper RB 5-11 220 So. So. 1L Battle Creek, Mich. (Battle Creek Central)85 Garrett Celek TE 6-5 245 Jr. Sr. 2L Cincinnati, Ohio (LaSalle) 87 Milton Colbert WR 6-4 203 So. Jr. SQ Villa Park, Ill. (Willowbrook)4 Dan Conroy K 5-10 185 So. Jr. SQ Wheaton, Ill. (Wheaton Warrenville South)73 Henry Conway + OT 6-6 304 Fr. So. RS Shaker Heights, Ohio (Shaker Heights)8 Kirk Cousins QB 6-3 202 Jr. Sr. 2L Holland, Mich. (Holland Christian)3 B.J. Cunningham WR 6-2 220 Jr. Sr. 2L Westerville, Ohio (Westerville South) 65 Doug Curtis DT 6-2 257 So. So. HS Weston, Conn. (Weston)77 J’Michael Deane OT 6-5 312 Sr. Sr.-5 1L Toronto, Ontario (Newtonbrook Secondary School)2 Mark Dell WR 6-2 199 Sr. Sr. 3L Farmington Hills, Mich. (Harrison)31 Darqueze Dennard CB 5-11 175 Fr. Fr. HS Dry Branch, Ga. (Twiggs County)65 Michael Dennis OL 6-7 295 Fr. Fr. HS Carey, Ohio (Carey)71 John Deyo OT 6-6 294 So. Jr. 1L Battle Creek, Mich. (Gull Lake) 12 Dana Dixon CB 6-2 173 Fr. So. RS Detroit, Mich. (Renaissance)52 Denzel Drone DE 6-2 250 Fr. So. RS Plant City, Fla. (Plant City) 27 Kurtis Drummond + S 6-2 198 Fr. Fr. HS Masury, Ohio (Hubbard)41 Kyler Elsworth LB 6-1 207 Fr. So. RS Goodrich, Mich. (Goodrich) 19 Danny Folino S 5-9 190 Fr. So. RS Okemos, Mich. (East Lansing) 67 Joel Foreman OG 6-4 310 Jr. Sr. 2L Highland, Mich. (Milford) 13 BennieFowler WR 6-1 206 Fr. So. RS Bloomfield,Mich.(DetroitCountryDay)97 Dan France DT 6-6 296 Fr. So. RS North Royalton, Ohio (North Royalton) 55 Corey Freeman DE 6-2 240 So. So. HS Cleveland Heights, Ohio (Cleveland Heights) 47 Jeremy Gainer LB 6-1 225 Fr. So. RS Detroit, Mich. (Clarenceville) 83 Charlie Gantt TE 6-5 260 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Farmington Hills, Mich. (Brother Rice) 50 Steve Gardiner LB 6-1 222 So. Jr. 1L Dublin, Ohio (Coffman) 2 William Gholston + DE 6-7 250 Fr. Fr. HS Detroit, Mich. (Southeastern)92 Andrew Gleichert TE 6-5 235 Fr. Fr. HS Ann Arbor, Mich. (Huron)43 Eric Gordon LB 6-0 232 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Traverse City, Mich. (Traverse City West)42 Ty Hamilton LB 6-0 223 Fr. Fr. HS Fenton, Mich. (Fenton)49 TyQuan Hammock FB 6-0 255 Fr. So. RS Fort Wayne, Ind. (Bishop Luers)37 Chris Hessell FB 6-1 227 So. Fr. HS New Haven, Mich. (New Haven)35 Mylan Hicks CB 5-11 175 Fr. Fr. HS Detroit, Mich. (Renaissance)20 Nick Hill + RB 5-6 182 Fr. Fr. HS Chelsea, Mich. (Chelsea)84 Derek Hoebing TE 6-7 258 Fr. So. RS Vermilion, Ohio (Vermilion) 91 Tyler Hoover DE 6-7 260 So. Jr. 1L Novi, Mich. (Novi)74 Zach Hueter OG 6-6 315 So. Jr. SQ Columbiaville, Mich. (North Branch)11 Marcus Hyde S 6-0 200 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Fostoria, Ohio (Fostoria)63 Travis Jackson OL 6-4 265 Fr. Fr. HS New Albany, Ohio (St. Francis DeSales) 61 Antonio Jeremiah NT 6-5 360 Jr. Sr. 2L Hilliard, Ohio (Hilliard Darby)26 Jesse Johnson S 5-10 186 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Durand, Mich. (Durand Area)53 Greg Jones LB 6-1 240 Sr. Sr. 3L Cincinnati, Ohio (Archbishop Moeller)

2010 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER


No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Elig. Cl. Exp. Hometown (Previous School)23 Jairus Jones S 6-1 208 Fr. So. RS Tampa, Fla. (Wharton)69 Shawn Kamm OL 6-7 293 Fr. Fr. HS Saginaw, Mich. (Nouvel Catholic Central)83 R.J. Kelly DE 6-4 235 So. So. HS East Lansing, Mich. (Haslett) 72 Nate Klatt C 6-4 292 Fr. So. RS Clinton, Ohio (Northwest)54 Connor Kruse OL 6-4 300 Fr. Fr. HS Lowell, Mich. (Lowell) 33 Jeremy Langford RB 6-0 185 Fr. Fr. HS Wayne, Mich. (John Glenn)9 Isaiah Lewis S 5-11 191 Fr. Fr. HS Indianapolis, Ind. (Ben Davis)88 Brian Linthicum TE 6-5 238 Jr. Sr. 1L Charlottesville, Va. (Clemson) 14 Tony Lippett CB/WR 6-3 185 Fr. Fr. HS Detroit, Mich. (Crockett)89 Cam Martin WR 6-4 188 Jr. Sr. SQ Tampa, Fla. (H.B. Plant) 82 Keshawn Martin WR 5-11 185 Jr. Jr. 2L Inkster, Mich. (John Glenn)10 Andrew Maxwell QB 6-3 200 Fr. So. RS Midland, Mich. (Midland)62 Chris McDonald OG 6-5 295 So. Jr. 1L Sterling Heights, Mich. (Henry Ford II)75 Jared McGaha OT 6-6 300 Jr. Sr. 1L Powell, Tenn. (Powell) 36 Jon Misch LB 6-3 207 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Waterford, Mich. (Orchard Lake St. Mary’s)51 Steve Moore SN 6-2 221 So. So. HS Pinconning, Mich. (Pinconning Area)17 Kevin Muma K 6-0 186 Fr. So. RS Troy, Mich. (Troy) 25 Keith Mumphery WR 6-1 200 Fr. Fr. HS Vienna, Ga. (Dooly County) 89 Colin Neely DE 6-1 258 Sr. Sr.-5 2L Bethlehem, Pa. (Freedom)7 Keith Nichol WR 6-2 222 Jr. Sr. 1L Lowell, Mich. (Oklahoma)17 Kyle Nichol WR 5-9 185 Fr. So. RS Lowell, Mich. (Lowell) 10 Chris Norman LB 6-1 220 So. So. 1L Detroit, Mich. (Renaissance) 69 Blake Pacheco DL 6-1 272 Jr. Sr. SQ Salinas, Calif. (Monterey Peninsula College)38 Niko Palazeti FB 6-2 250 Fr. Fr. HS Northville, Mich. (Detroit Catholic Central) 14 Chase Parker CB 5-9 176 Jr. Sr. SQ Mason, Mich. (Mason) 21 Josh Perryman WR 6-3 175 Fr. Fr. HS Evanston, Ill. (Evanston Township) 96 Kevin Pickelman NT 6-4 285 Jr. Sr. 2L Marshall, Mich. (Marshall)60 Micajah Reynolds OL 6-5 295 Fr. So. RS Lansing, Mich. (Sexton) 39 Trenton Robinson S 5-10 195 Jr. Jr. 2L Bay City, Mich. (Bay City Central) 44 Josh Rouse + FB 6-3 240 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Newtown, Conn. (Valley Forge Military Academy)16 Chris D. Rucker CB 5-10 175 Jr. Sr. 2L Detroit, Mich. (Detroit Country Day) 29 Chris L. Rucker CB 6-2 200 Sr. Sr. 3L Warren, Ohio (Warren G. Harding)68 Ethan Ruhland OG 6-5 288 So. Jr. 1L Lake Orion, Mich. (Lake Orion) 45 Marcus Rush DE 6-3 240 Fr. Fr. HS Cincinnati, Ohio (Archbishop Moeller)3 Mike Sadler P 6-1 185 Fr. Fr. HS Grand Rapids, Mich. (Forest Hills Northern)58 Jordan Sanders DL 6-2 275 Fr. Fr. HS Rochester, Mich. (Adams)70 Skyler Schofner OL 6-7 315 Fr. Fr. HS Sunbury, Ohio (Big Walnut)20 Kyle Selden P 6-5 200 Jr. Sr. SQ Waterford, Mich. (Our Lady of the Lakes)47 Adam Setterbo FB 6-3 232 Jr. Sr. SQ Spring Lake, Mich. (Spring Lake Senior)54 Chad Setterbo LB 6-1 203 So. So. SQ Spring Lake, Mich. (Spring Lake Senior) 56 Alex Shackleton SN 6-2 240 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Breckenridge, Colo. (Summit)86 Fred Smith FB 6-2 240 So. Jr. 1L Detroit, Mich. (Southeastern) 81 Brad Sonntag WR 5-8 175 Jr. Sr. SQ Saginaw, Mich. (Nouvel Catholic Central) 26 David Spears RB 5-10 200 So. Jr. SQ Muskegon, Mich. (Muskegon)15 Donald Spencer WR 6-2 200 Fr. So. RS Ypsilanti, Mich. (Ypsilanti) 48 Drew Stevens TE 6-4 230 So. Jr. 1L Delaware, Ohio (Olentangy) 66 John Stipek C 6-5 285 Sr. Sr.-5 2L Macomb Township, Mich. (Dakota) 57 Johnathan Strayhorn DL 6-0 275 Jr. Sr. 2L Detroit, Mich. (Oak Park)93 Blake Treadwell NT 6-3 277 So. So. 1L East Lansing, Mich. (East Lansing)98 Anthony Rashad White DT 6-2 320 So. So. JC Battle Creek, Mich. (Fort Scott CC)32 Mitchell White CB 6-1 170 So. Jr. 1L Livonia, Mich. (Stevenson)99 Jerel Worthy DT 6-3 305 So. Jr. 1L Huber Heights, Ohio (Wayne)59 D.J. Young OT 6-5 298 Sr. Sr.-5 1L Lansing, Mich. (Bowling Green)

EXP. KEY – HS: High School; RS: Red-shirted; JC: Junior College; TR: Transfer; SQ: Squad Member; L: Letters Earned; +: Injured.

SPARTAN PLAYER NOTES


2010 NOTES: Talented third-year player has started every game this season at corner-back . . . All-Big Ten second-team pick by the coaches and honorable mention selection by the media . . . named to the All-Big Ten second team by Rivals.com and Phil Steele . . . tied for sixth in the Big Ten with 10 passes defended (three interceptions, seven PBUs) . . . tied for fifth in the Big Ten in both interceptions (3) and pass break-ups (7) . . . has 16 passes defended (five interceptions, 11 PBUs) for his career . . . seventh on the team with 43 tackles this season . . . has 64 career tackles in 27 career games, including 14 starts . . . broke up a career-high two passes and had six tackles in win at Penn State . . . recorded two tackles and recovered a blocked punt in the fourth quarter at the Purdue 3-yard line that set up MSU’s game-winning touchdown against the Boilermakers . . . broke up a pass, collected a tackle, and blocked a punt in win over Minnesota . . . tallied three tackles, including one for a 1-yard loss, at No. 18 Iowa . . . compiled a career-high seven tackles, including one for a 2-yard loss, and also forced a fumble and recovered another fumble in win at Northwestern . . . recorded his third interception of the season and returned it 31 yards to set up a Spartan field goal in MSU’s 26-6 win over Illinois . . . named Spartan Co-Defensive Player of the Week after posting six tackles and an interception at the goal line in win at No. 18 Michigan . . . tallied two tackles and a pass break-up against No. 11 Wisconsin . . . produced two tackles and a pass break-up vs. Northern Colorado . . . recorded his first interception of the season against Notre Dame, catching a Dayne Crist pass on the Spartan 6-yard line to prevent an Irish scoring drive; also had four tackles and a pass break-up in the game . . . tallied five stops against Florida Atlantic at Ford Field . . . recorded five tackles in season opener against Western Michigan, including a pass break-up . . . granted a medical redshirt in 2009 after missing 10 games with a shoulder injury . . . saw action in 12 games as a true freshman in 2008, recording 21 tackles, four pass break-ups and two interceptions.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 7, vs. Northwestern (10/23/10)Tackles for loss ......... 1, four times (last vs. Iowa, 10/30/10)Pass Break-up .......... 2, vs. Penn State (vs. Penn State, 11/27/10)Interceptions ............. 1, five times (last vs. Illinois, 10/16/10)

Adams’ Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF2008 12/2 15 6 21 2-2 0-0 2-40 4 0 02009 3/0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 02010 12/12 28 15 43 2-3 0-0 3-38 7 1 1Totals 27/14 43 21 64 4-5 0-0 5-78 11 1 1

Adams’ 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FFWestern Michigan 3 2 5 - - - 1 - -Florida Atlantic 2 2 4 - - - - - -Notre Dame 4 0 4 - - 1-0 1 - -Northern Colorado 0 2 2 - - - 1 - -Wisconsin 0 2 2 - - - 1 - -Michigan 5 1 6 - - 1-7 - - -Illinois 0 1 1 - - 1-31 - - -Northwestern 7 0 1 1-2 - - - 1 1Iowa 3 0 3 1-1 - - - - -Minnesota 0 1 1 - - - 1 - -Purdue 1 1 2 - - - - - -Penn State 3 3 6 - - - 2 - -Totals 28 15 43 1-2 - 3-38 7 1 1

5JohnnyADAMS

CB | 5-11 | 170 | SO. | 1LAKRON, OHIO | BUCHTEL

28DenicosALLEN

LB | 5-10 | 212 | R-FR. HAMILTON, OHIO | HAMILTON

2010 NOTES: Red-shirt freshman has played in all 12 regular-season games, primarily on special teams . . . also has seen action at star linebacker . . . has recorded 14 tackles this season . . . made one of the key plays in the comeback win against Purdue, blocking a punt late in the fourth quarter at the Boilermaker 13-yard line that MSU recovered at the 3 and converted into the game-winning touchdown, to earn Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week honors . . . recorded two tackles, including one for a 3-yard loss, at Iowa . . . tallied three tackles against Notre Dame . . . compiled a season-high five stops vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field . . . in his collegiate debut against Western Michigan, recovered a fumble that led to a Spartan touchdown; also recorded a tackle.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 5, vs. Florida Atlantic (9/11/10)

Allen’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF2010 12/0 8 6 14 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 1 0



4EdwinBAKER

RB | 5-9 | 208 | SO. | 1LHIGHLAND PARK, MICH. | OAK PARK

2010 NOTES: Fourth-year player earned a scholarship at beginning with the fall 2010 semester . . . has seen action in eight games at right end . . . in his first year of action, has eight tackles . . . tallied two stops vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field . . . recorded a career-high three tackles in his collegiate debut against Western Michigan; also had a pass break-up and a quarterback hurry . . . sidelined the entire 2009 season with a knee injury; did not see game action in 2008; redshirted in 2007.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 3, vs. Western Michigan (9/4/10)Pass Break-up .......... 1, vs. Western Michigan (9/4/10)

Anderson’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF2010 8/0 3 5 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0

2010 NOTES: True sophomore ranks third in the Big Ten and 21st in the nation with his 98.9-yard rushing average in the regular season (1,187 total yards rushing) . . . named first-team All-Big Ten by the media and was an honorable mention selection by the coaches . . . named to Phil Steele’s All-Big Ten second team . . . also named to the CollegeFootballNews.com All-Sophomore second team . . . is just the sixth sophomore in school history to record a 1,000-yard rushing season (Lorenzo White, 1985; Tico Duckett, 1990; Marc Renaud, 1995; Sedrick Irvin, 1996; T.J. Duckett, 2000) . . . his 1,187 yards rushing rank 14th in MSU single-season history . . . has five 100-yard rushing games this season (Western Michigan: 117; Florida Atlantic: career-high 183; Michigan: 147; Minnesota: 179; Penn State: 118) . . . averaging 6.1 yards per rush and has 10 rushes of 20-plus yards . . . eighth in the Big Ten in scoring (6.5 ppg.), including a team-best 13 rushing TDs, which ranks 11th most in an MSU season . . . recipient of the team’s Danziger Award (Outstanding Detroit-Area Player, Offense) . . . midseason addition to the Doak Walker Award Watch List (nation’s top running back) and Maxwell Award Watch List (nation’s outstanding player) . . . rushed for 118 yards on a career-high 28 carries, including a 7-yard TD, in the victory at Penn State . . . rushed for 90 yards on 16 carries (5.6 avg.), including a 19-yard touchdown run, in the win over Purdue . . . recorded a career-high four rushing touchdowns while gaining 179 rushing yards on 27 carries in win over Minnesota; recorded a 30-yard TD in the first quarter and two of his touchdowns arrived on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line . . . averaged 7.3 yards per rush (73 yards on 10 carries) in win at Northwestern, including a 25-yard score with 1:07 remaining in the game to give MSU a 35-27 lead . . . accumulated 147 yards on the ground on 22 carries (6.7 avg.) in win at No. 18 Michigan, the sixth-highest total for a Spartan against the Wolverines; broke free for a 61-yard TD in the second quarter to give MSU a 7-3 lead; named Spartan Co-Offensive Player of the Week . . . rushed for a team-high 87 yards on 18 carries (4.8 avg.) in win over No. 11 Wisconsin . . . collected 59 rushing yards on 11 carries and scored on a 5-yard TD vs. Northern Colorado . . . ran for 90 yards in overtime win against Notre Dame, including a 56-yard touchdown in the third quarter . . . produced a career-high 183 yards on just 15 carries (12.2 avg.), including an 80-yard TD run, vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field; garnered Spartan Offensive Player of

87ToddANDERSON

DE | 6-2 | 242 | JR. | SQJACKSON, MICH. | NAPOLEON

the Week honors and was also named National Running Back Performer of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards . . . rushed for 117 yards on 17 carries (6.9 avg.) and two touchdowns vs. Western Michigan in the season opener; named Spartan Co-Offensive Player of the Week for his game against the Broncos . . . ranked second on the team in rushing with 427 yards on 85 carries (5.0 avg.) and led team with 53.4 yards rushing per game in 2009 as a true freshman.

CAREER HIGHSCarries ...................... 28, vs. Penn State (11/27/10)Rushing Yards .......... 183, vs. Florida Atlantic (9/11/10)Rushing TDs ............. 4, vs. Minnesota (11/6/10)

Baker’s Career Statistics - RushingYear G/GS ATT YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG 2009 8/1 85 427 5.0 1 46 53.42010 12/11 195 1187 6.1 13 80 98.9Career 20/12 280 1614 5.8 14 80 80.7

Baker’s Career Statistics - ReceivingYear REC. YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG 2009 7 43 6.1 0 23 5.42010 3 22 7.3 0 13 2.0Career 10 65 6.5 0 23 3.4

Baker’s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics - RushingOpponent ATT YDS TD LG Western Michigan 17 117 2 28Florida Atlantic 15 183 1 80Notre Dame 14 90 1 56Northern Colorado 11 59 1 14Wisconsin 18 87 0 18Michigan 22 147 1 61Illinois 8 23 0 7Northwestern 10 73 1 25Iowa 9 21 0 8Minnesota 27 179 4 30Purdue 16 90 1 21Penn State 28 118 1 16Totals 195 1187 13 80



2010 NOTES: In his fourth year as the starting punter; also serves as the team’s holder . . . elected a captain by his teammates, becoming the first punter in Michigan State’s 114-year history to be named captain . . . ranks first in the Big Ten and 10th in the nation with his 45.2-yard punting average . . . earned second-team All-America honors by SI.com . . . named first-team All-Big Ten by the media and second team by the coaches . . . named to Phil Steele’s All-Big Ten first team . . . second-team All-Big Ten pick by Rivals.com . . . Academic All-Big Ten selection for the third straight year . . . recipient of the team’s Downtown Coaches Club Award (Outstanding Senior, Special Teams) . . . ranks among MSU’s all-time leaders in punts (second with 253), punting yards (second with 10,603 yards) and punting average (seventh at 41.9) . . . ranks third in both punts and punting yards among active FBS punters . . . has proved to be a valuable weapon in terms of changing field position with his ball placement; has placed 83 of his 253 career punts (33 percent) inside the opponent’s 20 . . . former high school quarterback is 3-for-3 passing in his career for 68 yards (18-yard completion to Charlie Gantt on fake field goal vs. Texas Tech in 2010 Alamo Bowl; 29-yard TD pass to Charlie Gantt on fake field goal vs. Notre Dame on Sept. 18; 21-yard pass to Bennie Fowler on fake punt at Northwestern Oct. 23) . . . placed two of his four punts inside the 20 at Penn State and also had two punts over 50 yards . . . pinned three of his five punts inside the 20, including two inside the 5, while averaging 43.4 yards per punt in win over Purdue . . . booted a 54-yarder and placed two of his three punts inside the 20 against Minnesota . . . averaged a career-best 48.5 yards per punt at No. 18 Iowa (291 yards on six punts), including two over 50 yards and one inside the 20 . . . named Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week for his per-formance at Northwestern; averaged 43.0 yards on six punts and his 21-yard completion off a fake punt helped fuel Michigan State’s fourth-quarter comeback . . . averaged 50.0 yards on two punts, including a 60-yarder that was downed on the 1-yard line, against Illinois . . . averaged 45.0 yards on four punts, including a career-long 69-yarder, while placing two punts inside the 20 in victory at No. 18 Michigan . . . named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week following his performance in the overtime win against Notre Dame...threw the game-winning, 29-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Gantt in overtime on a fake field goal...in addition, he averaged 45.4 yards on eight punts, including three kicks of 50-plus yards and two kicks downed inside the Irish 20-yard line . . . booted a 57-yarder in his only punt against Florida Atlantic at Ford Field . . . averaged 44.6 yards on seven punts against Western Michigan, including a 57-yarder.

CAREER HIGHSPunts ..........................10, vs. Florida Atlantic (9/13/08)Punting Yards ........... 408, vs. Florida Atlantic (9/13/08)Punting Avg. (Min. 4) ....48.5, vs. Iowa (10/30/10)Punts Inside 20 ......... 4, three times (last vs. Central Michigan, 9/12/09)Longest Punt ............ 69, vs. Michigan (10/9/10)

Bates’ Career StatisticsYear G No. YDS. AVG. LG I20 +502007 13 69 2742 39.7 67 23 7 2008 13 71 2979 42.0 59 22 152009 13 63 2621 41.6 59 23 152010 12 50 2261 45.2 69 15 14Totals 51 253 10,603 41.9 69 83 51

Bates’ 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent No. YDS AVG LG I20 Western Michigan 7 312 44.6 57 0Florida Atlantic 1 57 57.0 57 0Notre Dame 8 363 45.4 62 2Northern Colorado 3 129 43.0 48 1Wisconsin 1 43 43.0 43 0Michigan 4 180 45.0 69 2Illinois 2 100 50.0 60 1Northwestern 6 258 43.0 53 1Iowa 6 291 48.5 58 1Minnesota 3 125 41.7 54 2Purdue 5 217 43.4 53 3Penn State 4 186 46.5 53 2Totals 50 2261 45.2 69 15

18AaronBATES

P | 6-0 | 198 | SR. | 3LNEW CONCORD, OHIO | JOHN GLENN



24Le’VeonBELL

RB | 6-2 | 230 | FR. | HSREYNOLDSBURG, OHIO GROVEPORT MADISON

2010 NOTES: True freshman receives a significant amount of playing time and carries; also returns kicks . . . ranks second on the team in rushing (49.3 ypg.) and rushing touchdowns (8) . . . averaging 5.7 yards per rush . . . also has 11 receptions for 97 yards (8.1 avg.) . . . named to the ESPN.com and Rivals.com Big Ten All-Freshman team . . . was a midseason addition to the Doak Walker Award Watch List (nation’s top running back) and was named the Rivals.com midseason Big Ten Freshman of the Year after rushing for 549 yards and eight touchdowns in his first six games (91.5 avg.) . . . ran for 78 yards on just seven carries (11.1 avg.) in win at No. 18 Michigan, including a career-long 41-yard TD . . . in his first career Big Ten game vs. No. 11 Wisconsin, accounted for 102 all-purpose yards, including 75 rushing and 27 on a kick return; his longest rush of the game was a 23-yarder, which came on a fourth-and-1 play in Badger territory late in the second quarter and set up MSU’s second TD . . . rushed for a career-high three TDs vs. Northern Colorado; finished with 92 yards on 11 carries (8.4 avg.) and also had a 35-yard reception against the Bears to earn Spartan Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors . . . named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for the second time this season after collecting 114 yards rushing on 17 carries (6.7 avg.), including a 16-yard TD, in the overtime win against Notre Dame . . . collected 49 yards on 10 carries, including a 9-yard touchdown, vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field . . . ran for 141 yards on 10 carries (14.1 avg.) in his Spartan debut against Western Michigan, setting a school record for rushing yards by a true freshman in his first collegiate game; also had a 75-yard run and two TD runs (18 yards and 2 yards) . . . named Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week and Spartan Co-Offensive Player of the Week for his effort against the Broncos; also earned honorable mention National Running Back Performer of the Week accolades by the College Football Performance Awards . . . enrolled early for the spring semester and participated in spring practice.

CAREER HIGHSCarries ...................... 17, vs. Notre Dame (9/18/10)Rushing Yards .......... 141, vs. Western Michigan (9/4/10)Rushing TDs ............. 3, vs. Northern Colorado (9/25/10)Kick Return ............... 27, vs. Wisconsin (10/2/10)

Bell’s Career Statistics - RushingYear G/GS ATT YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG 2010 12/0 103 592 5.7 8 75 49.3

Bell’s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics - RushingOpponent ATT YDS TD LG Western Michigan 10 141 2 75Florida Atlantic 10 49 1 17Notre Dame 17 114 1 16Northern Colorado 11 92 3 18Wisconsin 16 75 0 23Michigan 7 78 1 41Illinois 10 13 0 6Northwestern 8 12 0 11Iowa 6 12 0 4Minnesota 6 -1 0 3Purdue 2 7 0 4Penn State 0 0 0 0 Totals 103 592 8 75

Bell’s Career Statistics - ReceivingYear REC. YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG 2010 11 97 8.8 0 35 8.1

2010 NOTES: Fifth-year senior has played in all 12 regular-season games, including four starts at fullback . . . also sees action on special teams . . . stepped into the starting fullback role after Josh Rouse’s season-ending neck injury in the season opener against Western Michigan . . . started against Notre Dame, Northern Colorado, Minnesota and Purdue . . . earned Academic All-Big Ten honors for the second straight year.

40NickBENDZUCK

FB | 6-2 | 240 | SR-5. | 1LSTRONGSVILLE, OHIO MERCYHURST COLLEGE



2010 NOTES: True freshman has played in all 12 regular-season games . . . sees time in the playing rotation at middle linebacker and on special teams . . . has 21 tackles and one interception this season . . . named to the ESPN.com Big Ten All-Freshman team . . . produced two tackles each against Purdue and Penn State . . . recorded three tackles at No. 18 Iowa . . . tallied two tackles, including a half sack for 4 yards, in win over Illinois . . . compiled four tackles, including one for loss, and recorded his first career intercep-tion and returned it 20 yards against Northern Colorado . . . recorded two tackles in his collegiate debut against Western Michigan . . . enrolled early for the spring semester and participated in spring practice.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 4, vs. Northern Colorado (9/25/10)Tackles for loss ......... 1, vs. Northern Colorado (9/25/10)Interception ............... 1, vs. Northern Colorado (9/25/10)

Bullough’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF2010 11/0 7 14 21 1.5-5 0.5-4 1-20 0 0 0

Bullough’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FFWestern Michigan 0 2 2 - - - - - -Florida Atlantic 0 2 2 - - - - - -Notre Dame 0 0 2 - - - - - -Northern Colorado 2 2 4 1-1 - 1-20 - - -Wisconsin 1 0 1 - - - - - -Michigan 0 1 1 - - - - - -Illinois 0 2 2 0.5-4 0.5-4 - - - -Northwestern 1 0 1 - - - - - -Iowa 2 1 3 - - - - - -Minnesota 1 0 1 - - - - - -Purdue 0 2 2 - - - - - -Penn State 0 2 2 - - - - - -Totals 7 14 21 1.5-5 0.5-4 1-20 - - -

22Larry CAPER

RB | 5-11 | 220 | SO. | 1LBATTLE CREEK, MICH. BATTLE CREEK CENTRAL

40MaxBULLOUGH

LB | 6-2 | 235 | FR. | HSTRAVERSE CITY, MICH. ST. FRANCIS

2010 NOTES: Sophomore sees time at running back . . . fourth on the team in rushing with 143 yards on 37 carries (3.9 avg.) . . . also has 11 receptions for 128 yards (11.6 avg.) . . . Academic All-Big Ten selection . . . compiled 14 rushing yards on three carries and also had two receptions for 17 yards in win at Penn State . . . named Spartan Offen-sive Player of the Week after leading the team with 37 rushing yards (5.3 avg.) against Illinois, including a 15-yard TD in the fourth quarter; also had a 12-yard reception . . . ran for 34 yards on eight carries (4.2 avg.), including an 8-yard TD, in victory at No. 18 Michigan . . . compiled 57 all-purpose yards in win over No. 11 Wisconsin; produced two key first downs on third-and-long situations on MSU’s final TD drive in the fourth quarter,

including a 35-yard reception and an 11-yard run; finished with 22 rushing yards (7.3 avg.) . . . rushed for 38 yards on nine carries (4.2 avg.) in win over Northern Colorado; also had two catches for 30 yards, including a 16-yard TD reception . . . did not play against Western Michigan or Florida Atlantic (hand injury) in the first two games of the season, but returned to action in week three against Notre Dame . . . true freshman led the team in rushing (468 yards), carries (120) and rushing touchdowns (6) in 2009.

CAREER HIGHSCarries ...................... 16, twice (last vs. Northwestern, 10/17/09)Rushing Yards .......... 95, vs. Illinois (10/10/09)Rushing TDs ............. 2, twice (last vs. Michigan, 10/3/09)Receiving Yards ........ 44, vs. Illinois (10/10/09)Receptions ................ 2, three times (last vs. Northwestern, 10/23/10)

Caper’s Career Statistics - RushingYear G/GS ATT YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG 2009 12/5 120 468 3.9 6 23 39.02010 10/0 37 143 3.9 2 19 14.3Totals 22/5 157 664 3.9 8 23 27.8

Caper’s Career Statistics - ReceivingYear REC. YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG 2009 3 47 15.7 0 30 5.92010 11 128 11.6 1 35 12.8Totals 14 175 12.5 1 35 8.0

Caper’s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics - RushingOpponent ATT YDS TD LG Western Michigan -DNP-INJURED-Florida Atlantic -DNP-INJURED-Notre Dame 3 0 0 7Northern Colorado 9 38 0 19Wisconsin 3 22 0 11Michigan 8 34 1 8Illinois 7 37 1 15Northwestern 1 3 0 3Iowa 1 0 0 0Minnesota 2 -5 0 0Purdue 0 0 0 0Penn State 3 14 0 10Totals 37 143 2 19



2010 NOTES: Third-year player earned a scholarship at the beginning of the semester . . . in his first year as the starting placekicker, went 14-for-15 in field goals in the regular season to earn first-team All-Big Ten honors from both the coaches and media . . . also a first-team All-Big Ten selection by Rivals.com and CollegeFootballNews.com . . . leads team with 89 points (7.8 pg), which ranks fourth in the Big Ten in kick scoring . . . leads Big Ten in field-goal percentage at 93 percent . . . is 44-for-45 in PATs this season . . . for his career, is 15-for-16 in field goals, including five from 40-plus yards . . . his 14 consecutive field goals made to open his career marked the best start for a placekicker in MSU history; it also ranked as the second-longest streak in MSU history overall (re-cord: 15 by Brett Swenson in 2008) . . . made his first 13 field goals in 2010, which is a school record to start a season (previous record: 10 by Paul Edinger in 1999) . . . was named one of 20 semifinalists for the Lou Groza Award . . . one of two recipients of the Tommy Love Award, which is awarded to the team’s most improved player . . . made all four of his PATs at Penn State . . . had his streak of consecutive PATs snapped at 38 in the Purdue game; was 3-of-4 for PATs total against the Boilermakers . . . made a 25-yard field goal and all four of his PAT attempts vs. Minnesota . . . missed his first field-goal attempt of the season at Northwestern, a 38-yarder, but made all five of his PATs in the comeback win over the Wildcats . . . named National Placekicker of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards after recording career bests in points (14) and field goals (four) against Illinois; also made two PATs; connected on field goals from 37, 34, 32 and 18 yards out . . . connected on both his field-goal attempts (38 yards and 28 yards) and hit all four PATs in victory at No. 18 Michigan . . . made both 36-yard field-goal attempts and all four PATs in win over No. 11 Wisconsin . . . named Spartan Special Teams Player of the Week after connecting on a 43-yard field goal and all six PATs in win over Northern Colorado . . . made all four PATs against Notre Dame . . . named Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week after making all three field-goal attempts vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field; connected from 44, 41 and 50 yards out and made all three PATs in scoring 12 points against the Owls . . . also named National Placekicker Performer of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards and one of three stars of the week by the Lou Groza Award for his showing vs. FAU . . . connected on a 33-yard field goal and made all five PATs in the season opener vs. Western Michigan.

CAREER HIGHSExtra Points Made .... 6, vs. Northern Colorado (9/25/10)Extra Points Att. ........ 6, vs. Northern Colorado (9/25/10)Field Goals Made ..... 4, vs. Illinois (10/16/10)Field Goals Att .......... 4, vs. Illinois (10/16/10)Points ........................ 14, vs. Illinois (10/16/10)Field Goal ................. 50, vs. Florida Atlantic (9/11/10)

Conroy’s Career StatsScoring PAT (Pct.) FG (Pct.) PTS LG 2009 0-0 (.000) 1-1 (1.000) 3 432010 44-45 (.976) 14-15 (.933) 89 50 Career 44-45 (.978) 15-16 (.938) 92 50

FG Accuracy -20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Total 2009 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-12010 1-1 2-2 7-8 3-3 1-1 14-15 Career 1-1 2-2 7-8 4-4 1-1 15-16

4DanCONROY

K | 5-10 | 185 | SO. | SQWHEATON, ILL.WHEATON WARRENVILLE SOUTH

Conroy’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent PATs FGs LG PTS Western Michigan 5-5 1-1 33 8Florida Atlantic 3-3 3-3 50 12Notre Dame 4-4 0-0 - 4Northern Colorado 6-6 1-1 43 9Wisconsin 4-4 2-2 36 10Michigan 4-4 2-2 38 10Illinois 2-2 4-4 27 14Northwestern 5-5 0-1 - 5Iowa -DNP- Minnesota 4-4 1-1 25 10Purdue 3-4 0-0 - 3Penn State 4-4 0-0 - 4 Totals 44-45 14-15 50 89



8KirkCOUSINS

QB | 6-3 | 202 | JR. | 2LHOLLAND, MICH.HOLLAND CHRISTIAN

2010 NOTES: Fourth-year player was elected captain for the second straight season; last year, became only the second sophomore captain in Michigan State history . . . honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and media . . . named to Phil Steele’s All-Big Ten third team . . . Academic All-Big Ten selection for the third straight year . . . has posted one of best statistical seasons in Spartan history, ranking among MSU’s Top 10 season leaders in completion percentage (first at 68 percent), pass completions (fourth with 216), passing yards (fourth with 2,705) and touchdown passes (tied for fourth with 20) . . . is in his second season as the starting quarterback (16-8 record) after starting 12 games in 2009; has appeared in 30 career games . . . has completed 65 percent of his career passes (446-for-691), which currently ranks first in MSU history . . . ranks among NCAA FBS active leaders in passing efficiency (11th with 147.9 rating) and completion percentage (12th at .645) . . . ranks fourth in total offense (5,663 yards) in MSU history, and sixth in touchdown passes (41), passing yards (5,695) and completions (446) . . . has thrown for more than 200 yards in 15 games (third in MSU history), including seven times this season . . . threw a TD pass in 16 consecutive games, spanning from last year’s Northwestern game to this year’s Iowa game (tied for school record along with Drew Stanton, 2005-06) . . . in the second halves of games this season, Cousins is completing 71 percent of his passes (100-of-141) for 11 TDs and three interceptions; his second-half pass efficiency rating of 173.0 is eighth among all FBS quarterbacks . . . ranks fifth in the Big Ten and 19th nationally in passing efficiency (153.5 rating) . . . ranks fourth in the Big Ten in passing (225.4 yards per game), tied for fourth in TD passes (20), and seventh in total offense (218.8 ypg.) . . . named one of 16 semifinalists for the Davey O’Brien Award (nation’s top quarterback) . . . one of 22 players named to the Allstate AFCA All-Good Works Team, the preeminent Community Service Award in college football . . . one of 10 finalists for the Wuerrfel Trophy, a national award that honors the college football player who best combines exemplary community service with outstanding academic and athletic achievement . . . recipient of the team’s Outstanding Underclass Back Award (offense) . . . earnd Rivals.com Big Ten Player of the Week honors after throwing two touchdown passes and completing 17-of-22 throws for 152 yards in win at Penn State that clinched a share of the Big Ten title . . . named one of the Manning Award Stars of the Week for his gutsy performance in the comeback win over Purdue, as he completed 28-of-37 passes for 276 yards while tying his career high with three TDs; left the game with an injured left shoulder in the first half, but re-turned in the second half and played with a sprained shoulder and also a sprained ankle; scored the game-winning touchdown on a 3-yard run, his first career rushing TD, with 4:52 remaining in the game as MSU rallied from 15 points down in the fourth quarter to win, 35-31 . . . completed 21-of-29 passes for 198 yards and a touchdown but threw a career-high three interceptions at No. 18 Iowa . . . registered career highs in completions (29) and pass attempts (43) while throwing for a season-high 331 yards in comeback win at Northwestern to earn Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors; tied his career high with three touchdown passes; with MSU down 27-21 in the fourth quarter with 7:18 remaining, Cousins led MSU on an 88-yard TD drive in which he was 7-for-8 passing for a total of 98 yards; capped the drive with a 9-yard TD pass to B.J. Cunningham . . . com-pleted 13-of-24 passes for 201 yards, including a 48-yard TD to Cunningham, in win over Illinois . . . became the first Spartan quarterback in 43 years to beat Michigan twice in his career after completing 18-of-25 throws for 284 yards and a touchdown in leading MSU to a 34-17 win at Michigan Stadium; named Spartan Co-Offensive Player of the Week . . . tied his career high with three TD passes in win over No. 11 Wisconsin; passed for 269 yards against the Badgers, completing 20-of-29 throws; was 8-for-10 in the second half . . . named honorable mention National Quarterback of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards and also the Davey O’Brien Award for his showing against Wisconsin . . . named Spartan Co-Offensive Player of the Week after throwing an ef-ficient 16-for-20 with 290 yards and two touchdowns in win over Northern Colorado . . . had 23 completions on 33 attempts for 245 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in overtime win against Notre Dame; completed all 12 of his pass attempts in the second half vs. the Irish . . . was 9-for-17 passing for 142 yards, including a 30-yard TD pass to Cunningham, in win over Florida Atlantic at Ford Field . . . completed 13-of-21 passes for 186 yards and one touchdown in the season opener against Western Michigan.

CAREER HIGHSPass Attempts ........... 43, vs. Northwestern (10/23/10)Pass Completions ..... 29, vs. Northwestern (10/23/10)Passing Yards ........... 353, vs. Western Michigan (11/7/09)Passing TDs ............. 3, four times (last vs. Northwestern, 10/23/10)Rushing Yards .......... 75, vs. Michigan (10/3/09)

Cousins’ Career StatsYear G/GS COMP ATT INT PCT YDS YPG TD LG2008 5/0 32 43 1 .744 310 62.0 2 322009 13/12 198 328 9 .604 2680 206.2 19 732010 12/12 216 320 9 .675 2705 225.4 20 55Totals 30/24 446 691 19 .645 5695 189.8 41 73

Cousins’ 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent COMP ATT INT PCT YDS TD LG Western Michigan 13 21 0 .619 186 1 37Florida Atlantic 9 17 1 .529 142 1 42Notre Dame 23 33 1 .697 245 2 27Northern Colorado 16 20 0 .800 290 2 55Wisconsin 20 29 2 .690 269 3 35Michigan 18 25 0 .720 284 1 44Illinois 13 24 0 .542 201 1 48Northwestern 29 43 0 .674 331 3 27Iowa 21 29 3 .724 198 1 34Minnesota 9 20 1 .450 131 0 24Purdue 28 37 1 .757 276 3 28Penn State 17 22 0 .773 152 2 24Totals 216 320 9 .675 2705 20 55



3B.J. CUNNINGHAM

WR | 6-2 | 220 | JR. | 2LWESTERVILLE, OHIOWESTERVILLE SOUTH

2010 NOTES: Fourth-year player has seen action in all 12 games, including seven starts at Z receiver . . . honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by the media . . . ranks third in MSU history in catches (139), tied for 10th in TD receptions (13), and 13th in receiving yards (1,780) in 37 career games . . . needs 10 catches to become MSU’s all-time leader in receptions (record: 148 by Matt Trannon, 2003-06) . . . leads team with a career-high nine touchdown receptions, which ties for fourth most in an MSU season . . . leads the team with a career-high 50 receptions and ranks second with 611 receiving yards . . . ranks tied for eighth in the Big Ten in receptions (4.2 pg.) . . . 34 of his 50 receptions (68 percent) have resulted in either a touchdown or a first down . . . his 236 yards after the catch (YAC) rank third on the team . . . had a career-high two touchdown receptions, including a 24-yarder, in win at Penn State that clinched a share of the Big Ten title; fin-ished with three receptions for 33 yards against the Nittany Lions . . . caught six passes for 51 yards, including a 5-yard TD, in comeback win over Purdue . . . led team with four catches for 40 yards vs. Minnesota . . . caught four passes for 36 yards, including a 6-yard TD, at No. 18 Iowa . . . posted career highs in receptions (8) and receiving yards (113), including the game-winning 9-yard touchdown with 2:00 left, in comeback win at Northwestern . . . led team with 83 receiving yards on three catches, including a 48-yard TD, against Illinois . . . caught five passes for 40 yards in victory at No. 18 Michigan . . . hauled in three receptions for 25 yards in win over No. 11 Wisconsin; on a fourth-and-goal play late in the fourth quarter, caught a TD pass to put MSU up 34-24 . . . had four catches for 43 yards in win over Northern Colorado . . . named Spartan Co-Offensive Player of the Week after catching seven passes for 101 yards, including a 24-yard touchdown pass, in overtime win against Notre Dame . . . caught two passes for 35 yards in win over Florida Atlantic at Ford Field, including a 30-yard touchdown reception.

CAREER HIGHSCatches .....................8, vs. Northwestern (10/23/10)Receiving Yards ........ 113, vs. Northwestern (10/23/10)TD Catches ............... 2, vs. Penn State (11/27/10)

Cunningham’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS REC. YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG2008 13/12 41 528 12.9 0 52 40.62009 12/10 48 641 13.4 4 73 53.42010 12/7 50 611 12.2 9 48 50.9Totals 37/29 139 1,780 12.8 13 73 48.1

Cunningham’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent NO. YDS TD LG Western Michigan 1 11 0 11Florida Atlantic 2 35 1 30Notre Dame 7 101 1 27 Northern Colorado 4 43 0 23Wisconsin 3 25 1 12Michigan 5 40 0 15Illinois 3 83 1 48Northwestern 8 113 1 27Iowa 4 36 1 14Minnesota 4 40 0 24Purdue 6 51 1 28Penn State 3 33 2 24 Totals 50 611 9 48

77J’Michael DEANE

RT | 6-5 | 312 | SR.-5 | 1LTORONTO, ONTARIONEWTONBROOK SECONDARY

2010 NOTES: Fifth-year senior has started all 12 games at right tackle . . . has seen action in 16 career games, including 13 starts . . . helps anchor a line that ranks fifth in the Big Ten and 40th in the nation in rushing with 168.8 ypg. . . . named Spartan Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week for his role in MSU’s comeback win over Purdue . . . named Spartan Offensive Lineman of the Week after helping the Spartans rush for 297 yards against Western Michigan in the season opener.



Martin’s Big Plays - Plus-40 Yards or more (8)Yards Type Opponent93* Kick Return Minnesota91* Pass (Nichol) Wisconsin85 Kick Return Purdue84* Rush Minnesota71* Pass (Nichol) Penn State48* Pass (Cousins) Texas Tech48* Pass (Cousins) Western Michigan45 Rush Purdue* Touchdown

31Darqueze DENNARD

CB | 5-11 | 175 | FR. | HSDRY BRANCH, GA.TWIGGS COUNTY

2Mark DELL

WR | 6-2 | 199 | SR. | 3LFARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. HARRISON

2010 NOTES: Fourth-year player has seen action in all 12 games, including seven starts at split end . . . honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and media . . . named to Phil Steele’s All-Big Ten third team . . . three-year letterman ranks sixth in MSU history with 2,109 receiving yards (15.5 avg.), tied for ninth in receptions with 131, and tied for 13th in TD receptions with 12 . . . has appeared in 46 career games with 26 starts to his credit . . . leads the team in receiving yards (761), which ranks ninth in the Big Ten (63.4 ypg.) . . . second on the team with a career-high 49 receptions (4.1 pg.) . . . ranked third in the Big Ten in conference games in receiving yards (73.6 ypg.) and tied for seventh in receptions (4.9 pg.) . . . recipient of the team’s Downtown Coaches Club Award (Outstanding Senior, Offense) . . . has caught a career-high six TDs this season . . . 40 of his 49 catches (82 percent) have resulted in either a touchdown or a first down . . . ranks second on the team in yards after the catch (237 YAC) . . . produced his fourth 100-yard receiving game of his career by catching eight passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns, and also a two-point conversion, in comeback win over Purdue; named Spartan Offensive Player of the Week . . . recorded game highs in catches (8) and receiving yards (98) at No. 18 Iowa . . . tied a career high with nine receptions for 109 yards, including a career-best two touchdowns (7 and 13 yards), in comeback win at Northwestern . . . caught three passes for 55 yards in win over Illinois . . . led MSU with 93 receiving yards on just three catches (31.0 avg.), including a 41-yard touchdown, in the Spartans’ victory at No. 18 Michigan . . . was named Spartan Co-Offensive Player of the Week after recording a game-high six receptions for 91 yards and a touchdown in win over No. 11 Wisconsin; 60 of his receiving yards came after the catch . . . tallied two receptions for 65 yards in win over Northern Colorado, including a 55-yard catch . . . caught six passes for 81 yards in season opener against Western Michigan.

CAREER HIGHSCatches .....................9, twice (last vs. Northwestern, 10/23/10)Receiving Yards ........ 202, vs. California (8/30/08)TD Catches ............... 2, twice (last vs. Purdue, 11/20/10)

Dell’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS REC. YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG2007 13/8 20 220 11.0 2 25 16.92008 11/8 36 679 18.9 3 52 61.72009 10/3 26 449 17.3 1 57 44.92010 12/7 49 761 15.5 6 55 63.4Totals 46/26 131 2,109 16.1 12 57 45.9

Dell’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent NO. YDS TD LG Western Michigan 6 81 0 37Florida Atlantic 1 19 0 19Notre Dame 1 7 0 7Northern Colorado 2 65 0 55Wisconsin 6 91 1 34Michigan 3 93 1 44Illinois 3 55 0 21Northwestern 9 109 2 19Iowa 8 98 0 34Minnesota 2 35 0 20Purdue 8 108 2 26Penn State 0 0 0 0 Totals 49 761 6 55

2010 NOTES: True freshman has appeared in six games, including two starts at cor-nerback (Illinois, Northwestern) . . . has recorded 11 tackles (two for losses) . . . did not play the last four games of the regular season (knee injury) . . . recorded four tackles, including a 2-yard sack, in start at Northwestern . . . started his first career game against Illinois due to suspension of Chris L. Rucker; responded by forcing a fumble he then recovered; also had five tackles, including one for a 2-yard loss; named Spartan Co-Defensive Attack Force Player of the Week for his performance against the Illini.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 5, vs. Illinois (10/16/10)Tackles for loss ......... 1, twice (last vs. Northwestern, 10/23/10)

Dennard’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF2010 6/2 8 3 11 2-4 1-2 0-0 0 1 1



WR | 6-1 | 206 | FR. I RSBLOOMFIELD, MICH. DETROIT COUNTRY DAY

13BennieFOWLER

67JoelFOREMAN

OG | 6-4 | 310 | JR. I 2LHIGHLAND, MICH. | MILFORD

52Denzel DRONE

DE | 6-2 | 250 | FR. | RSPLANT CITY, FLA. | PLANT CITY

2010 NOTES: Second-year player sees playing time at defensive end . . . has played in 11 games, including four starts (Western Michigan, Florida Atlantic, Northern Colorado, Wisconsin) . . . has 13 tackles for the season . . . did not play against Minnesota (injured) . . . recorded a career-high three tackles in win at Northwestern . . . produced two tack-les, including a forced fumble and a 22-yard sack on the same play, in the win over No. 11 Wisconsin . . . collected two stops each vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field and against Notre Dame . . . in his collegiate debut against Western Michigan, recorded one tackle.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 3, vs. Northwestern (10/23/10)Sacks ........................ 1, vs. Wisconsin (10/2/10)

Drone’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF2010 11/4 4 9 13 1-22 1-22 0-0 1 0 1

2010 NOTES: Fourth-year player is in his third year as the starting left guard . . . two-year letterman has played in 37 career games, including 35 starts (21 consecutive) at left guard . . . helps anchor a line that ranks fifth in the Big Ten and 40th in the nation in rushing with 168.8 ypg. . . . honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and media . . . named to the All-Big Ten second team by Rivals.com and Phil Steele . . . earned third-team All-America honors by Phil Steele . . . winner of MSU’s Outstanding Underclass Lineman Award for offense . . . Academic All-Big Ten selection for the third straight year . . . earned Spartan Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week honors for his performance in the comeback win over Purdue . . . named Spartan Offensive Lineman of the Week against Minnesota as the Spartans rushed for 189 yards and four touch-downs in win over the Gophers . . . named Spartan Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week for his role in leading MSU past No. 11 Wisconsin; the Spartans rushed for 175 yards against the Badgers . . . earned Spartan Offensive Lineman of the Week honors after MSU rushed for 203 yards in the overtime win against Notre Dame . . . named game captain against Florida Atlantic.

2010 NOTES: Second-year player sees time at receiver and also returns kicks . . . multi-dimensional threat has 412 all-purpose yards this season (12 catches for 119 receiving yards, seven carries for 62 rushing yards; 231 kick return yards) . . . produced 86 all-purpose yards at Penn State (73 kick return; two receptions for 13 yards) . . . caught two passes for 7 yards and had 43 kick return yards (21.5 avg.) against Purdue . . . compiled 77 all-purpose yards against Minnesota (two kick returns for 40 yards, three rushes for 13 yards, one catch for 24 yards) . . . started in place of Keshawn Martin at No. 18 Iowa; totaled 105 all-purpose yards against the Hawkeyes (75 kick return yards; three catches for 19 yards; one rush for 11 yards) . . . with starter Keshawn Martin sidelined with an ankle injury at Northwestern, saw an increased role in the second half in the win over the Wildcats, rushing for a 22-yard touchdown on a reverse in the third quarter; also caught a 21-yard pass from Aaron Bates on a fake punt in the fourth quarter that kept MSU’s touchdown drive alive and cut the NU lead to 24-21; had two receptions for 27 yards in the game . . . recorded 34 all-purpose yards against Northern Colorado (one catch for 21 yards; one rush for 13 yards) . . . caught one pass for 8 yards and also had a 3-yard rush vs. Florida Atlantic.

CAREER HIGHSCatches .....................3, vs. Iowa (10/30/10)Receiving Yards ........ 27, vs. Northwestern (10/23/10)Rushing Yards .......... 22, vs. Northwestern (10/23/10)Kickoff Return Yards ...75, vs. Iowa (10/30/10)

Fowler’s Career Statistics - ReceivingYear G/GS NO. YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG2010 12/1 12 119 9.9 0 24 9.9

Fowler’s Career Statistics - RushingYear NO. YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG2010 7 62 8.9 1 22 6.2

Fowler’s Career Statistics - Kick ReturnsYear ATT YDS. AVG. TD LG 2010 11 231 21.0 0 28

Fowler’s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics - ReceivingOpponent NO. YDS TD LG Western Michigan 0 0 0 0Florida Atlantic 1 8 0 8Notre Dame 0 0 0 0Northern Colorado 1 13 0 13Wisconsin 0 0 0 0Michigan 0 0 0 0Illinois 0 0 0 0Northwestern 2 27 0 21Iowa 3 19 0 9Minnesota 1 24 0 24Purdue 2 7 0 6Penn State 2 13 0 9Totals 12 119 0 24



83CharlieGANTT

TE | 6-5 | 260 | SR.-5 I 3LFARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. BROTHER RICE

55CoreyFREEMAN

DE | 6-2 | 240 | SO. I HSCLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OHIOCLEVELAND HEIGHTS

2010 NOTES: Second-year player has played in 10 regular-season games . . . sees time on third-and-long situations . . . has made five tackles . . . posted one tackle each against Northwestern, Iowa and Minnesota . . . tallied two stops, including one for a 2-yard loss, in his collegiate debut against Western Michigan.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 2, vs. Western Michigan (9/4/10)

Freeman’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF2010 10/0 4 1 5 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0

2010 NOTES: Fifth-year senior is in his third season as the starting tight end . . . three-year letterman has played in 42 career games, including 38 consecutive starts at tight end . . . solid run-blocker who has displayed the ability to go down field and make plays in the passing game . . . All-Big Ten second-team pick by the media and honorable men-tion selection by the coaches . . . garnered honorable mention All-America accolades by SI.com . . . named to Phil Steele’s All-Big Ten second team . . . winner of MSU’s Up Front Award, which is awarded to the team’s most outstanding offensive lineman . . . has 63 career catches for 911 yards and nine touchdowns . . . the 911 receiving yards are sixth most by a Spartan tight end in school history (record: Chris Baker, 133 catches for 1,705 yards) . . . fourth on the team with 22 catches for 261 yards and three touchdowns in 2010 . . . was named the John Mackey National Tight End of the Week after tying his career high with four receptions for 38 yards, including a 3-yard TD catch in the fourth quarter, as MSU won at Penn State and clinched a share of the Big Ten title . . . had three receptions for 28 yards in win against Purdue . . . was named to the John Mackey Award Midseason Watch List (nation’s top tight end) . . . recorded a career-high four receptions for 35 yards at No. 18 Iowa . . . had three catches for 20 yards at Northwestern, including a key 8-yard grab on a fourth-and-1 play late in the fourth quarter to keep MSU’s game-winning TD drive alive; also named Spartan Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week for his blocking against the Wildcats . . . hauled in three receptions for 43 yards, including a 1-yard TD catch, in win over No. 11 Wisconsin . . . scored the game-winning touchdown, a 29-yard reception from Aaron Bates on a fake field goal in overtime, to defeat Notre Dame . . . had two catches for 49 yards in the season opener against Western Michigan.

CAREER HIGHSCatches .....................4, twice (last vs. Penn State, 11/27/10)Receiving Yards ........ 92, vs. Indiana (9/27/08)TD Catches ............... 1, nine times (last vs. Penn State, 11/27/10)

Gantt’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS NO. YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG2007 4/0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.02008 13/13 19 302 15.9 4 82 25.22009 13/13 22 348 15.8 2 55 26.82010 12/12 22 261 11.9 3 35 21.8Totals 42/38 63 911 14.5 9 82 21.7

Gantt’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent NO. YDS TD LG Western Michigan 2 49 0 35Florida Atlantic 0 0 0 0Notre Dame 2 41 1 29Northern Colorado 0 0 0 0Wisconsin 3 43 1 28Michigan 1 7 0 7Illinois 0 0 0 0Northwestern 3 20 0 8Iowa 4 35 0 11Minnesota 0 0 0 0Purdue 3 28 0 15Penn State 4 38 1 21 Totals 22 261 3 35



43EricGORDON

LB | 6-0 | 232 | SR.-5 I 3LTRAVERSE CITY, MICH.TRAVERSE CITY WEST

2WilliamGHOLSTON

DE | 6-7 | 250 | FR. I HSDETROIT, MICH.SOUTHEASTERN

50SteveGARDINER

LB | 6-1 | 222 | SO. I 1LDUBLIN, OHIO | COFFMAN

2010 NOTES: Third-year player has seen action in all 12 regular-season games . . . has compiled 20 tackles . . . second on the team in special teams tackles with 13 . . . re-corded three tackles against Purdue . . . tallied three stops against Minnesota, including one for a 1-yard loss . . . produced a season-high four tackles in the win over Wisconsin . . . had three tackles against Northern Colorado.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 4, vs. Wisconsin (10/2/10)

Gardiner’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF2009 7/0 3 1 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 02010 12/0 5 15 20 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0Totals 19/0 8 16 24 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0

2010 NOTES: True freshman was listed as the back-up at left end until suffering a season-ending shoulder injury against Minnesota . . . had 13 tackles and five quarter-back hurries this season . . . recorded a career-high five tackles, including a half tackle for loss, at No. 18 Iowa . . . tallied two tackles, including a half sack for 2 yards, and also broke up a pass in win against Illinois . . . recorded two tackles in win over No. 11 Wis-consin . . . registered two quarterback hurries against Northern Colorado . . . compiled three stops vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 5, vs. Iowa (10/30/10)

Gholston’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF2010 10/0 3 10 13 1-3 0.5-2 0-0 1 0 0

Gholston’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan 0 1 1 - - - - - -Florida Atlantic 1 2 3 - - - - - -Notre Dame 0 0 0 - - - - - -Northern Colorado 0 0 0 - - - - - -Wisconsin 1 1 2 - - - - - -Michigan 0 0 0 - - - - - -Illinois 1 1 2 0.5-2 0.5-2 - 1 - -Northwestern 0 0 0 - - - - - -Iowa 0 5 5 0.5-1 - - - - -Minnesota 0 0 0 - - - - - -Purdue -DNP-INJURED-Penn State -DNP-INJURED-Totals 3 10 13 1-3 0.5-2 - 1 - -

2010 NOTES: Fifth-year senior has started 48 of 50 career games at linebacker, includ-ing 39 consecutive starting assignments (tied for team high along with Greg Jones) . . . made his 48th career start at Penn State in the regular-season finale, setting a school record for starts previously held by former tight end Chris Baker (47 starts from 1998-2001) . . . named to the All-Big Ten second team by the coaches and media . . . first-team All-Big Ten pick by CollegeFootballNews.com . . . also earned second-team All-Big Ten honors by Rivals.com and Phil Steele . . . recipient of the team’s Downtown Coaches Club Award (Outstanding Senior, Defense) and also the Iron Man Award . . . ranks 19th among active players in the FBS and second in the Big Ten with 327 career tackles; that mark also ranks tied for 13th in school history . . . also has 29 career tackles for loss, which is tied for 10th in school history, and 9.5 career sacks, good for 21st in school history . . . ranks 11th in the Big Ten with 88 tackles this season (7.3 avg.) . . . produced six tackles in the win at Penn State that clinched a share of the Big Ten title . . . playing in his last game at Spartan Stadium on Senior Day, recorded a season-high 12 tackles, including a half tackle for loss, in comeback win over Purdue . . . tied for team lead with nine tackles against Minnesota, including one for a 3-yard loss, and had a pass break-up that led to Marcus Hyde’s 40-yard interception return . . . tied for team high with nine tackles, including a half tackle for loss and a forced fumble, at No. 18 Iowa . . . sealed the win at Northwestern with his second career interception in the final minute of the game; also had six tackles and a 2-yard sack against the Wildcats . . . recorded six tackles, including for a 3-yard loss, in victory against Illinois . . . compiled six tackles, including one for a 4-yard loss, in victory at No. 18 Michigan; named a game captain against the Wolverines . . . produced six tackles and a pass break-up in win over No. 11 Wisconsin . . . recorded five tackles against Notre Dame, but left the game in the first half with an injury . . . tied for team high with 11 tackles, including 1.5 for losses (5 yards) and a 4-yard sack, against Florida Atlantic at Ford Field . . . recorded eight tackles in the season opener against Western Michigan.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 14, vs. Northwestern (10/17/09)Tackles for loss ......... 3.0. vs. Ohio State (10/18/08)Sacks ........................ 1, six times (last vs. Northwestern, 10/23/10)Pass Break-ups ........ 2, vs. Notre Dame (9/20/08)

Gordon’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF 2007 12/10 32 30 62 7.5-22 1-8 1-16 2 0 02008 13/13 41 44 85 7.5-27 3-15 0-0 3 1 12009 13/13 35 57 92 7.5-39 3.5-32 0-0 2 0 02010 12/12 33 55 88 6.5-18 2-6 1-16 2 0 1Totals 50/48 141 186 327 29-106 9.5-61 2-32 9 1 2

Gordon’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan 3 5 8 - - - - - -Florida Atlantic 4 7 11 1.5-5 1-4 - - - -Notre Dame 3 2 5 - - - - - -Northern Colorado 2 2 4 - - - - - -Wisconsin 2 4 6 - - - 1 - -Michigan 2 4 6 1-4 - - - - -Illinois 1 5 6 1-3 - - - - -Northwestern 4 2 6 1-2 1-2 1-16 - - -Iowa 4 5 9 0.5-1 - - - - 1Minnesota 3 6 9 1-3 - - 1 - -Purdue 3 9 12 0.5-0 - - - - -Penn State 2 4 6 - - - - - -Totals 33 55 88 6.5-18 2-6 1-16 2 - 1



91TylerHOOVER

DE | 6-7 | 260 | SO. I 1LNOVI, MICH. | NOVI

49TyQuanHAMMOCK

FB | 6-0 | 255 | FR. I RSFORT WAYNE, IND.BISHOP LUERS

2010 NOTES: Second-year player has seen action in all 12 regular-season games . . . converted from linebacker to fullback during the first month of the season . . . listed as the back-up fullback on the depth chart, behind Nick Bendzuck . . . has compiled a team-best 16 tackles on special teams . . . matched his career high with three tackles against Purdue . . . had a 16-yard reception against Minnesota . . . recorded two tackles each against Illinois, Michigan, Notre Dame and Western Michigan . . . tallied three tackles against Florida Atlantic at Ford Field.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 3, twice (last vs. Purdue, 11/20/10)

Hammock’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF2010 12/0 7 9 16 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0

2010 NOTES: Third-year player has seen action in all 12 regular-season games, includ-ing nine starts at left end . . . has a career-high 35 tackles on the season, including three sacks (12 yards) . . . recipient of the team’s Danziger Award (Outstanding Detroit-Area Player, Defense) . . . registered five tackles in win at Penn State . . . recorded three tackles, including a half tackle for loss, and was credited with a quarterback hurry in comeback win over Purdue . . . during two-game stretch against Illinois and North-western, recorded 18 tackles, including three sacks . . . earned Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week honors by recording a career-best two sacks (5 yards) and tying his career high with nine tackles in win at Northwestern; also forced a fumble at the goal line to prevent a Wildcat touchdown . . . named Spartan Defensive Player of the Week vs. Illinois after recording a career-high nine tackles, including a 7-yard sack; also had two quarterback hurries and a pass break-up against the Illini . . . compiled two stops in victory at No. 18 Michigan . . . broke up a pass and had a tackle in overtime win vs. Notre Dame . . . recovered a fumble and recorded a tackle in the season opener against Western Michigan.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 9, twice (last vs. Northwestern, 10/23/10)Tackles for loss ......... 2, vs. Northwestern (10/23/10)Sacks ........................ 2, vs. Northwestern (10/23/10)

Hoover’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF 2008 2/0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 02009 13/0 3 10 13 0.5-1 0-0 0 1 0 02010 12/9 14 21 35 3.5-12 3-12 0 2 1 1Totals 27/9 17 31 48 4-13 3-12 0 3 1 1

Hoover’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan 0 1 1 - - - - 1 -Florida Atlantic 0 1 1 - - - - - -Notre Dame 0 1 1 - - - 1 - -Northern Colorado 0 0 0 - - - - - -Wisconsin 1 0 1 - - - - - -Michigan 1 1 2 - - - - - -Illinois 3 6 9 1-7 1-7 - 1 - -Northwestern 7 2 9 2-5 2-5 - - - 1Iowa 0 2 2 - - - - - -Minnesota 1 0 1 - - - - - -Purdue 0 3 3 0.5-0 - - - - -Penn State 1 4 5 - - - - - -Totals 14 21 35 3.5-12 3-12 - 2 1 1



11MarcusHYDE

S | 6-0 | 200 | SR.-5 I 3LFOSTORIA, OHIO | FOSTORIA

2010 NOTES: Fifth-year senior has started every game at strong safety . . . named second-team All-Big Ten by the media and was an honorable mention selection by the coaches . . . also named to Phil Steele’s All-Big Ten second team . . . tied for third in the Big Ten with 11 passes defended (three interceptions, eight pass break-ups) . . . ranks third on the team with a career-high 77 tackles . . . tied for team lead with eight pass break-ups, which also ranks tied for second in the Big Ten . . . his three interceptions rank tied for fifth in the Big Ten . . . has 156 career tackles in 48 games, including 20 starts . . . one of two recipients of the team’s President’s Award (Perseverance, Senior Back) . . . recorded his third interception of the season and returned it 40 yards, tied a career high with two pass break-ups, and recorded seven tackles against Minnesota . . . tied for team high with nine tackles at No. 18 Iowa; named a game captain against the Hawkeyes . . . tallied eight tackles at Northwestern . . . recorded 10 tackles and ran an interception back 30 yards in win against Illinois . . . named Spartan Co-Defensive Player of the Week after tying for team lead with seven tackles while also breaking up a pass in victory at No. 18 Michigan . . . compiled five tackles in win over No. 11 Wisconsin . . . tied for team lead with six tackles and a pass break-up against Northern Colorado . . . produced a career-high 11 tackles, had a pass break-up, and recovered a fumble in the overtime win against Notre Dame . . . had a career-high two pass break-ups and also tallied three tackles vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field . . . recorded his second career interception and returned it 10 yards in the season opener against Western Michigan; also produced five tackles against the Broncos.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 11, vs. Notre Dame (9/18/10)Interception ............... 1, four times (last vs. Minnesota, 11/6/10)Pass Break-ups ........ 2, twice (last vs. Minnesota, 11/6/10)

Hyde’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF 2007 10/0 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 02008 13/1 18 13 31 0-0 0-0 1-0 0 1 02009 13/7 21 25 46 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 02010 12/12 39 38 77 0-0 0-0 3-80 8 1 0Totals 48/20 80 76 156 0-0 0-0 4-80 8 2 0

Hyde’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan 4 1 5 - - 1-10 - - -Florida Atlantic 2 1 3 - - - 2 - -Notre Dame 4 7 11 - - - 1 1 -Northern Colorado 3 3 6 - - - 1 - -Wisconsin 3 2 5 - - - - - -Michigan 6 1 7 - - - 1 - -Illinois 1 9 10 - - 1-30 - - -Northwestern 5 3 8 - - - - - -Iowa 4 5 9 - - - - - -Minnesota 5 2 7 - - 1-40 2 - -Purdue 1 3 4 - - - - - -Penn State 1 1 2 - - - 1 - -Totals 39 38 77 0-0 0-0 3-80 8 1 0

26JesseJOHNSON

S | 5-10 | 186 | SR.-5 I 3LDURAND, MICH. | DURAND AREA

2010 NOTES: Fifth-year senior earned a scholarship prior to the start of the season . . . has seen action in all 12 regular-season games, primarily on special teams . . . recorded two tackles against Northern Colorado.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 2, vs. Northern Colorado (9/25/10)

Johnson’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF 2007 10/0 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 02008 10/0 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 02009 13/0 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 02010 12/0 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0Totals 45/0 3 2 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0



53GregJONESLB | 6-1 | 240 | SR. I 3LCINCINNATI, OHIO | MOELLER

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WWW.GREGJONES53.COM• CONSENSUS FIRST-TEAM ALL-AMERICAN FOR THE SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR• NAMED SEMIFINALIST FOR THE BUTKUS, BEDNARIK AND LOMBARDI AWARDS• FIRST-TEAM ALL-BIG TEN SELECTION FOR THE THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR• RANKS THIRD AMONG ACTIVE FBS PLAYERS WITH 457 CAREER TACKLES

2010 NOTES: First Spartan to earn back-to-back consensus first-team All-America hon-ors since Bubba Smith and George Webster in 1965-66 . . . only the fourth two-time con-sensus first-team All-American in program history (Smith, Webster, Lorenzo White: 1985 and 1987) . . . one of 10 players in the nation this season to earn unanimous first-team All-American honors (The Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association, Walter Camp Foundation, Football Writers Association of American and the Sporting News) . . . was the only repeat selection from last year’s team to the 2010 AFCA and AP All-America Teams . . . one of only two Spartans to earn first-team AP All-American honors twice (Webster) . . . also garnered first-team All-America accolades by SI.com, Phil Steele, CBSSports.com and Scout.com . . . named to the All-Big Ten first team for the third straight year, becoming just the seventh Spartan to earn first-team All-Big Ten honors three times . . . earned the Governor’s Award (Team MVP) . . . leads the team and ranks fifth in the Big Ten with 98 total tackles (sixth with 8.2 avg.) . . . ranks among MSU’s all-time leaders in tackles for loss (second with 44.5), tackles (third with 457) and sacks (tied for sixth with 16.5) . . . has posted double-digit tackles in 18 of his last 31 games . . . has led team or tied for team lead in tackles in 30 of the last 38 games . . . has started 45 of 51 career games, including 39 consecutive starts (tied for team high along with Eric Gordon) . . . has produced double-figure tackle games 20 times in his career . . . second on the team with 8.0 tackles for loss (18 yards) . . . tied for second in Big Ten with three forced fumbles . . . was named one of 16 semifinalists for the Bednarik Award, one of 15 semifinalists for the Butkus Award and one of 12 semifinalists for the Lombardi Award . . . was also named one of 23 quarterfinalists for the Lott Trophy, which is awarded to college football’s Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year . . . playing in his last game at Spartan Stadium on Senior Day, compiled eight tackles and a pass break-up in comeback win over Purdue; named Spartan Defensive Player of the Week for his effort against the Boilermakers . . . recorded nine tackles for the third straight game, including 2.5 for losses (3 yards), against Minnesota . . . tied for team lead with nine tackles at Northwestern and at No. 18 Iowa . . . named Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week and also the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after recording a season-high 14 tackles and a pass break-up against Illinois . . . tallied five tackles in victory at No. 18 Michigan . . . recorded three tackles for loss (7 yards) and tied for team lead with eight tackles in win over No. 11 Wisconsin; named Spartan Defensive Player of the Week and also honorable mention National Linebacker of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards for his effort against the Badgers . . . named Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week after recording two interceptions, the first of his career, along with four tackles and a forced fumble against Northern Colorado . . . recorded nine tackles, including a 6-yard sack, in overtime win vs. Notre Dame . . . tied for team lead with 11 tackles vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field; in addition, forced a fumble and collected a 2-yard tackle for loss . . . led team with nine tackles in season opener against Western Michigan; also forced a fumble and recorded a pass break-up . . . named the 2010 Big Ten Preseason Defensive Player of the Year . . . entering the season, was named the top player in the nation by CollegeFootballNews.com . . . 2009 consensus All-American also earned 2009 Big Ten Defensive Player of the honors.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 15, three times (last vs. Penn State, 11/21/09)Tackles for loss ......... 3.5, vs. Penn State (10/18/08)Sacks ........................ 2, vs. Northwestern (10/17/09)Interceptions ............. 2, vs. Northern Colorado (9/25/10)

Jones’ Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF 2007 13/7 40 38 78 8.5-33 4.5-25 0-0 2 0 12008 13/13 80 47 127 14-38 2-9 0-0 1 0 02009 13/13 67 87 154 14-69 9-53 0-0 1 1-15 12010 12/12 43 55 98 8-18 1-6 2-36 3 0 3Totals 51/45 230 227 457 44.5-158 16.5-93 2-36 7 1-15 5

Jones’ 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan 2 7 9 - - - 1 - 1Florida Atlantic 5 6 11 1-2 - - - - 1Notre Dame 1 8 9 1-6 1-6 - - - -Northern Colorado 1 3 4 - - 2-36 - - 1Wisconsin 6 2 8 3-7 - - - - -Michigan 4 1 5 - - - - - -Illinois 4 10 14 1-4 - - 1 - -Northwestern 7 2 9 - - - - - -Iowa 3 6 9 0.5-0 - - - - -Minnesota 4 5 9 2.5-3 - - - - -Purdue 4 4 8 - - - - - -Penn State 2 1 3 - - - - - -Totals 43 55 98 8-18 1-6 2-36 2 - 3



88BrianLINTHICUM

TE | 6-5 | 238 | JR. I 1LCHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. CLEMSON

9IsaiahLEWIS

S | 5-11 | 191 | FR. I HSINDIANAPOLIS, IND. | BEN DAVIS

23JairusJONESS | 6-1 | 208 | FR. I RSTAMPA, FLA. | WHARTON

2010 NOTES: Second-year player has seen action in 11 regular-season games, primar-ily on special teams . . . listed as the back-up strong safety behind Marcus Hyde . . . has recorded 12 tackles this season . . . compiled a career-high five tackles against Northern Colorado . . . posted two stops each against Penn State and Western Michigan.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 5, vs. Northern Colorado (9/25/10)

Jones’ Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF2010 11/0 7 5 12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0

2010 NOTES: True freshman listed as the backup at free safety . . . also sees time on special teams . . . has 15 tackles this season . . . named to the Rivals.com Big Ten All-Freshman team . . . compiled two tackles each against Penn State, Purdue, Iowa, Northwestern, Michigan and Notre Dame . . . recorded his first career tackle vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field . . . started his first collegiate game in the season opener against Western Michigan.

Lewis’ Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF 2010 12/1 6 9 15 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0

2010 NOTES: Third-year player has seen action in all 12 games, including five starts when MSU lines up in a double-tight end formation . . . very athletic player who has the ability to make plays down field . . . has 17 catches for 202 yards this season (11.9 avg.) . . . tied his career high with four catches for 42 yards in win at Penn State . . . hauled in two receptions for 14 yards against Illinois . . . had a career-long 34-yard reception in victory at No. 18 Michigan . . . caught two passes for 11 yards in win over No. 11 Wisconsin . . . collected a career-high 63 receiving yards on three catches, including a 24-yard TD, in win over Northern Colorado . . . caught two passes for 13 yards in season opener against Western Michigan . . . sat out spring practice with a knee injury.

CAREER HIGHSCatches .................... 4, twice (last vs. Penn State, 11/27/10)Receiving Yards ........ 63, vs. Northern Colorado (9/25/10)TD Catches ............... 1, six times (last vs. Northern Colorado, 9/25/10)

Linthicum’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS REC YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG2007* 13/5 11 76 6.9 3 15 5.82008 -DNP-2009 12/7 20 266 13.3 2 27 22.22010 12/5 17 202 11.9 1 34 12.8Totals 37/17 48 544 11.3 6 34 14.7* at Clemson

Linthicum’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent NO. YDS TD LG Western Michigan 2 13 0 12Florida Atlantic 0 0 0 0Notre Dame 1 5 0 5Northern Colorado 3 63 1 24Wisconsin 2 11 0 8Michigan 1 34 0 34Illinois 2 14 0 14Northwestern 0 0 0 0Iowa 1 10 0 10Minnesota 0 0 0 0Purdue 1 10 0 10Penn State 4 42 0 13Totals 17 202 1 34



82KeshawnMARTIN

WR | 5-11 | 185 | JR. I 2LINKSTER, MICH. | JOHN GLENN

2010 NOTES: Explosive playmaker is listed as one of the starters at Z receiver . . . also is the starting punt returner and returns kicks . . . has seen action in 10 games, including five starts . . . missed two games (Iowa, Minnesota) with a sprained ankle . . . was named to the watch list for the Paul Hornung Award, which is awarded to the nation’s most versatile player . . . ranks first in the Big Ten and 11th nationally in punt returns (14.2 avg.) . . . named first-team All-Big Ten as a punt returner by Rivals.com, CollegeFootballNews.com and Phil Steele . . . ranks sixth in the Big Ten in all-purpose yards (107.8 ypg.) . . . third on the team with 29 receptions and 353 receiving yards . . . also third on the team in rushing with 157 yards (11.2 avg.) . . . leads the team with 265 yards after the catch (YAC) . . . has been involved in a touchdown five different ways in his career: receiving (6 in his career), rushing (1 vs. Minnesota 2009), passing (1 vs. Notre Dame 2009), punt return (1 vs. Wisconsin 2010) and kick return (1 vs. Minnesota 2009); one of only three active players in the FBS to accomplish that feat . . . over the past three seasons, Martin leads the team with 45 plays of 20-plus yards and 13 plays of 40-plus yards . . . ranks eighth in MSU history in kick return yards (1,070), 12th in punt return yards (370) and 20th in all-purpose yards (2,763) . . . produced 59 all-purpose yards in win at Penn State (two rushes for 41 yards, 12 kick return, 6 receiving) . . . after missing two games with an ankle injury, returned to action against Purdue and recorded 95 all-purpose yards (four catches for 38 yards; two rushes for 13 yards; 3 punt return yards) . . . did not play against Minnesota or No. 18 Iowa and missed a majority of the Northwestern game with an Achilles injury . . . compiled 123 all-purpose yards in victory at No. 18 Michigan, including a team-high six catches for 69 yards . . . named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time in his career and also the National Punt Returner of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards after compiling 190 all-purpose yards in win over No. 11 Wisconsin, including a 74-yard punt return for a touchdown; it marked MSU’s first punt return for a TD since 2002 . . . totaled 124 all-purpose yards (41 kick return, 36 receiving, 35 punt return, 12 rushing) against Northern Colorado . . . named Spartan Co-Offensive Player of the Week after hauling in a career-high eight catches for 96 yards, including a 6-yard TD reception, in overtime win against Notre Dame; 68 of his 96 yards came after the catch . . . collected more than 200 all-purpose yards (89 kick return, 62 punt return, 53 receiving) vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field; his 47-yard punt return set up MSU’s first TD of the game . . . rushed for 43 yards on two carries (21.5 avg.) in the season opener against Western Michigan . . . was the only player in the FBS in 2009 who scored touchdowns of 80 or more yards three different ways (93-yard kick return vs. Minnesota; 91-yard reception vs. Wisconsin; 84-yard run vs. Minnesota).

CAREER HIGHSCatches .................... 8, vs. Notre Dame (9/18/10)Receiving Yards ........ 139, vs. Wisconsin (9/26/09)TD Catches ............... 2, vs. Wisconsin (9/26/09)Carries ...................... 4, vs. Western Michigan (11/7/09)Rushing Yards .......... 84, vs. Minnesota (10/31/09)Kickoff Return Yards . 176, vs. Minnesota (10/31/09)Kickoff Return ........... 93, vs. Minnesota (10/31/09)Punt Return Yards .... 83, vs. Wisconsin (10/2/10)Punt Return .............. 74, vs. Wisconsin (10/2/10)All-Purpose Yards ..... 284, vs. Minnesota (10/31/09)

Martin’s Career Statistics - ReceivingYear G/GS REC. YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG2008 10/0 11 132 12.0 0 42 13.22009 13/2 18 411 22.8 5 91 31.62010 10/5 29 353 12.2 1 42 35.3Totals 33/7 58 896 15.4 6 91 27.2

Martin’s Career Statistics - RushingYear ATT YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG2008 9 51 5.7 0 25 5.12009 18 219 12.2 1 84 16.82010 14 157 11.2 0 31 15.7Totals 41 427 10.4 1 84 12.9

Martin’s Career Statistics - Kick ReturnsYear ATT YDS. AVG. TD LG 2008 2 50 25.0 0 272009 23 665 28.9 1 93 2010 20 355 17.8 0 47 Totals 45 1070 23.8 1 93

Martin’s Career Statistics - Punt ReturnsYear ATT YDS. AVG. TD LG 2008 3 1 0.3 0 7 2009 21 156 7.4 0 26 2010 15 213 14.2 1 74 Totals 39 370 9.5 1 74

Martin’s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics - ReceivingOpponent NO. YDS TD LG Western Michigan 0 0 0 0Florida Atlantic 2 53 0 42Notre Dame 8 96 1 21Northern Colorado 4 36 0 17Wisconsin 2 34 0 30Michigan 6 69 0 17Illinois 1 9 0 9Northwestern 1 12 0 12Iowa -DNP-INJURED-Minnesota -DNP-INJURED-Purdue 4 38 0 12Penn State 1 6 0 6Totals 29 353 1 42



10AndrewMAXWELL

QB | 6-3 | 200 | R-FR. I RSMIDLAND, MICH. | MIDLAND

Martin’s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics - Kick ReturnsOpponent NO. YDS AVG. LG Western Michigan 0 0 0.0 0Florida Atlantic 4 89 22.3 46Notre Dame 4 71 17.8 23Northern Colorado 2 41 20.5 23Wisconsin 3 71 23.7 46Michigan 3 30 10.0 18Illinois 0 0 0.0 0Northwestern 0 0 0.0 0Iowa -DNP-INJURED-Minnesota -DNP-INJURED-Purdue 3 41 13.7 16Penn State 1 12 12.0 12 Totals 20 355 17.8 46

Martin’s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics - Punt ReturnsOpponent NO. YDS AVG. LG Western Michigan 2 5 2.5 8Florida Atlantic 3 62 20.7 47Notre Dame 0 0 0.0 0Northern Colorado 3 35 11.7 22Wisconsin 2 83 41.5 74Michigan 1 9 9.0 9Illinois 2 13 6.5 13Northwestern 1 3 3.0 3Iowa -DNP-INJURED-Minnesota -DNP-INJURED-Purdue 1 3 3.0 3Penn State 0 0 0 0Totals 15 213 14.2 74

Martin’s Big Plays - Plus-40 Yards or more (13)2010 (4)Yards Type Opponent74* Punt Return Wisconsin47 Punt Return Florida Atlantic46 Kick Return Florida Atlantic42 Reception (Cousins) Florida Atlantic

2009 (8)Yards Type Opponent93* Kick Return Minnesota91* Reception (Nichol) Wisconsin85 Kick Return Purdue84* Rush Minnesota71* Reception (Nichol) Penn State48* Reception (Cousins) Texas Tech48* Reception (Cousins) Western Michigan45 Rush Purdue

2008 (1)Yards Type Opponent42 Reception (Hoyer) Northwestern

* Touchdown

Martin’s Touchdowns (10)Yards Type Opponent30 Pass (to White) Notre Dame 200915 Reception (Nichol) Wisconsin 200991 Reception (Nichol) Wisconsin 200993 Kick Return Minnesota 200984 Rush Minnesota 200948 Reception (Cousins) Western Michigan 200971 Reception (Nichol) Penn State 200948 Reception (Cousins) Texas Tech 2010 (Alamo Bowl)6 Reception (Cousins) Notre Dame 201074 Punt Return Wisconsin 2010

2010 NOTES: Red-shirt freshman is in his first year as the back-up quarterback . . . has completed 47 percent of his passes (9-of-19) for 80 yards in four games of action . . . Academic All-Big Ten selection . . . played one series in the first half vs. Purdue as Kirk Cousins left the game with an injured shoulder; was 2-for-3 passing for 10 yards against the Boilermakers . . . was 4-for-10 passing for 29 yards playing in the fourth quarter at No. 18 Iowa . . . connected on 3-of-5 throws for 41 yards, including a 21-yard completion, against Northern Colorado . . . made his collegiate debut in the second half against Western Michigan.

CAREER HIGHSPass Attempts ........... 10, vs. Iowa (10/30/10)Pass Completions ..... 4, vs. Iowa (10/30/10)Passing Yards ........... 41, vs. Northern Colorado (9/25/10)

Maxwell’s Career StatsYear G/GS COMP ATT INT PCT YDS YPG TD LG2010 4/0 9 19 0 .474 80 20.0 0 21

Maxwell’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent COMP ATT INT PCT YDS TD LG Western Michigan 0 1 0 .000 0 0 0Florida Atlantic -DNP-Notre Dame -DNP-Northern Colorado 3 5 0 .600 41 0 21Wisconsin -DNP-Michigan -DNP-Illinois -DNP-Northwestern -DNP-Iowa 4 10 0 .400 29 0 12 Minnesota -DNP-Purdue 2 3 0 .667 10 0 5Penn State -DNP- Totals 9 19 0 .474 80 0 21



62ChrisMcDONALD

RG | 6-5 | 295 | SO. I 1LSTERLING HEIGHTS, MICH.HENRY FORD II

2010 NOTES: Third-year player is in his first year as the starting right guard . . . has appeared in 15 career games overall with 11 starts this season . . . helps anchor a line that ranks fifth in the Big Ten and 40th in the nation in rushing with 168.8 ypg. . . . has not allowed a sack this season . . . did not play against Minnesota (injured) . . . made his first career start at right guard in the season opener vs. Western Michigan; recorded three pancake blocks against the Broncos . . . appeared in four games in 2009, primarily on special teams, to earn his first letter.

75JaredMcGAHA

OL | 6-6 | 300 | JR. I 1LPOWELL, TENN.POWELL

2010 NOTES: Fourth-year player has appeared in seven games, including a start at right guard against Minnesota and a start at left tackle against Purdue . . . is MSU’s most experienced back-up offensive lineman . . . officially listed as a back-up at right tackle behind J’Michael Deane, but capable of playing guard as well . . . also sees action on special teams.

36JonMISCH

LB | 6-3 | 207 | SR.-5 I 3LWATERFORD, MICH.ORCHARD LAKE ST. MARY’S

2010 NOTES: Fifth-year senior has seen action in all 12 games, including three starts at star linebacker . . . has appeared in 44 career games and has made 79 career tackles . . . has a career-high 29 tackles this season, including 3.5 for losses (5 yards) . . . totaled three tackles, including a half tackle for loss (1 yard), on Senior Day in comeback win over Purdue . . . tallied six tackles, including a half tackle for loss, in start against Minne-sota . . . recorded a 1-yard tackle for loss on a key third-down stop in the fourth quarter at Northwestern . . . recorded two tackles, including one for a loss, in start against No. 11 Wisconsin . . . compiled four tackles in start against Northern Colorado . . . recorded four tackles against Notre Dame . . . tallied three stops and recovered a fumble in the fourth quarter to preserve MSU’s win over Florida Atlantic at Ford Field . . . recorded three tackles in the season opener against Western Michigan.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 9, vs. UAB (9/1/07)Tackles for loss ......... 1, twice (last vs. Northwestern, 10/23/10)Sacks ........................ 0.5, vs. Bowling Green (9/8/07)

Misch’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF 2007 12/2 9 13 22 0.5-1 0.5-1 0-0 0 0 02008 7/0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 02009 13/2 13 15 28 1.5-4 0-0 0-0 0 0 02010 12/3 9 20 29 3.5-5 0-0 0-0 0 1-0 0Totals 44/7 31 48 79 5.5-10 0.5-1 0-0 0 1-0 0

Misch’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan 1 2 3 - - - - - -Florida Atlantic 1 2 3 0.5-1 - - - 1-0 -Notre Dame 0 4 4 - - - - - -Northern Colorado 1 3 4 - - - - - -Wisconsin 1 1 2 1-1 - - - - -Michigan 2 0 2 - - - - - -Illinois 0 1 1 - - - - - -Northwestern 1 0 1 1-1 - - - - -Iowa 0 0 0 - - - - - -Minnesota 2 4 6 0.5-1 - - - - -Purdue 0 3 3 0.5-1 - - - - -Penn State 0 0 0 - - - - - -Totals 9 20 29 3.5-5 0-0 0 0 1-0 0



17KevinMUMA

K | 6-0 | 186 | R-FR. I RSTROY, MICH. | TROY

2010 NOTES: Second-year player is in his first-year handling the kickoff duties . . . averaging 64.4 yards on kickoffs; has 12 touchbacks this season . . . Academic All-Big Ten selection . . . named National Kickoff Specialist of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards after averaging 68.6 yards on seven kickoffs against Illinois, including four touchbacks.

Muma’s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics - KickoffsOpponent NO. YDS AVG. TB OB Western Michigan 7 418 59.7 1 1Florida Atlantic 7 450 64.3 1 0Notre Dame 5 308 61.6 0 0Northern Colorado 8 508 63.5 0 1Wisconsin 7 455 65.0 0 0Michigan 7 456 65.1 1 0Illinois 7 480 68.6 4 0Northwestern 6 374 62.3 3 0Iowa 2 139 69.5 1 0Minnesota 5 339 67.8 0 0Purdue 6 399 66.5 1 0Penn State 5 310 62.0 0 0 Totals 72 4636 64.4 12 2

89ColinNEELY

DE | 6-1 | 258 | SR.-5 I 3LBETHLEHEM, PA. | FREEDOM

2010 NOTES: Fifth-year senior has started 11 games at defensive end . . . named to Phil Steele’s All-Big Ten third team . . . leads team and ranks eighth in the Big Ten in tackles for loss with 10.0 (0.91 pg.) . . . has recorded a career-high 32 tackles . . . also ranks fourth on team with 2.5 sacks . . . has appeared in 38 career games, including 26 starts, with 73 tackles and 19.5 tackles for loss . . . tied a season high with five tackles, including two for losses of 11 yards, in win at Penn State that clinched a share of the Big Ten title . . . recorded four tackles, including an 8-yard sack, against Minnesota . . . collected three tackles, including one tackle for loss (2 yards), at No. 18 Iowa . . . posted three tackles and two quarterback hurries at Northwestern . . . recorded three tackles, including two for losses (11 yards), against Illinois . . . did not play against No. 11 Wisconsin (injured) . . . compiled three tackles, forced a fumble and broke up a pass in win over Northern Colorado . . . named Spartan Defensive Player of the Week after collecting a career-high three tackles for loss (16 yards) and five tackles overall against Florida Atlantic at Ford Field . . . recorded three tackles, including a 5-yard sack, in the season opener against Western Michigan . . . did not participate in contact drills in spring practice (shoulder).

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 6, vs. California (8/30/08)Tackles for loss ......... 3.0, vs. Florida Atlantic (9/11/10)Sacks ........................ 1, four times (last vs. Minnesota, 11/6/10)

Neely’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF 2007 1/0 0 3 3 0.5-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 02008 13/3 7 7 14 2-5 0.5-2 0-0 0 0 02009 13/12 14 10 24 7-36 3-22 0-0 1 0 02010 11/11 14 18 32 10-53 2.5-19 0-0 1 0 1Totals 38/26 35 38 73 19.5-94 6-43 0-0 2 0 1

Neely’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan 1 2 3 1-5 1-5 - - - -Florida Atlantic 2 3 5 3-16 0.5-6 - - - -Notre Dame 0 2 2 - - - - - -Northern Colorado 1 2 3 - - - 1 - 1Wisconson -DNP-INJURED-Michigan 0 0 0 - - - - - -Illinois 2 1 3 2-11 - - - - -Northwestern 3 0 3 - - - - - -Iowa 0 3 3 1-2 - - - - -Minnesota 2 2 4 1-8 1-8 - - - -Purdue 1 0 1 - - - - - -Penn State 2 3 5 2-11 - - - - -Totals 14 18 32 10-53 2.5-19 0 1 0 1



7KeithNICHOL

WR | 6-2 | 222 | JR. I 1LLOWELL, MICH. | LOWELL

10ChrisNORMAN

LB | 6-1 | 220 | SO. I 1LDETROIT, MICH. | RENAISSANCE

2010 NOTES: Third-year player has played in all 12 games, including seven starts at wide receiver . . . made the transition from quarterback to wide receiver during Alamo Bowl practice and continued to take reps with the first team throughout the spring . . . tied for fourth on the team with 19 catches for 240 yards (12.6 avg.) this season . . . a physical player who is an excellent blocker . . . Academic All-Big Ten selection . . . threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Gantt in the fourth quarter at Penn State, his first TD pass since the 2009 Penn State game, and also had a 13-yard reception against the Nittany Lions . . . caught three passes for 19 yards in win over Purdue . . . recorded career highs in receptions (four) and receiving yards (51) in comeback win at Northwestern, including two catches for 34 yards on game-winning touchdown drive in the fourth quarter . . . had two catches for 14 yards against Illinois . . . caught a career-long 42-yard reception in victory at No. 18 Michigan . . . hauled in three catches for 30 yards in win over No. 11 Wisconsin . . . had one reception for 34 yards against Northern Colorado . . . caught two passes for 32 yards, including his first career TD reception, a 20-yard grab, in the season opener vs. Western Michigan; named a game captain against the Broncos . . . completed 49-of-91 passes (.538) for 764 yards, seven TDs and three interceptions as a quarterback in 2009.

CAREER HIGHSCatches .................... 4, vs. Northwestern (10/23/10)Receiving Yards ........ 51, vs. Northwestern (10/23/10)TD Catches ............... 1, vs. Western Michigan, 9/4/10

Nichol’s Career Statistics - ReceivingYear G/GS REC. YDS. AVG. TD LG 2009 10/1 2 11 5.5 0 10 2010 12/7 19 240 12.6 1 42 Totals 22/8 21 251 12.0 1 42

Nichol’s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics - ReceivingOpponent NO. YDS TD LG Western Michigan 2 32 1 20Florida Atlantic 0 0 0 0Notre Dame 1 2 0 0Northern Colorado 1 34 0 34Wisconsin 3 30 0 16Michigan 1 42 0 42Illinois 2 14 0 9Northwestern 4 51 0 18Iowa 1 3 0 3Minnesota 0 0 0 0Purdue 3 19 0 10Penn State 1 13 0 13Totals 19 240 1 42

2010 NOTES: Second-year player has seen action in 11 games, including nine starts at star linebacker . . . sixth on the team with 59 tackles (5.4 avg.) this season . . . has 70 career tackles in 24 career games . . . produced four tackles and a career-high two pass break-ups in win at Penn State . . . recorded six tackles and his first career interception, which sealed the win in the final minute of the game, against Purdue . . . did not play against Minnesota (injured) . . . collected five tackles, including a half tackle for loss, at No. 18 Iowa . . . recorded four tackles each against Northwestern and Illinois . . . named Spartan Co-Defensive Player of the Week for his role in the victory at No. 18 Michigan, which included seven tackles . . . excellent all-around game in overtime win vs. Notre Dame as he forced a fumble, recovered another fumble, and tallied eight tackles . . . recorded a career-high 10 tackles playing in his hometown at Ford Field against Florida Atlantic . . . had eight tackles in season opener against Western Michigan . . . appeared in 13 games and compiled 11 tackles as a true freshman in 2009; only start came at Notre Dame.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 10, vs. Florida Atlantic (9/11/10)Pass Break-Ups ........ 2, vs. Penn State (11/27/10)

Norman’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF 2009 13/1 6 5 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 02010 11/9 23 36 59 0.5-0 0-0 1-8 2 1 1Totals 24/10 29 41 70 0.5-0 0-0 1-8 2 1 1



37RossWeaverCB | 6-1 | 203 | SR.-5 I 3L SOUTHFIELD, MICH.

96KevinPICKELMAN

NT | 6-4 | 285 | JR. I 2LMARSHALL, MICH. | MARSHALL

2010 NOTES: Fourth-year player has seen action in 10 games, including seven starts at nose tackle . . . has compiled a career-high 31 tackles, including 2.5 for losses . . . has collected 56 career tackles in 35 career games . . . recorded seven tackles, including one for a 2-yard loss, in comeback win over Purdue . . . did not play at Northwestern (injured) . . . compiled a career-high eight tackles in win against Illinois . . . recorded two tackles and was named the Spartan Defensive Attack Force Player of the Week for his role in the victory at No. 18 Michigan . . . did not play against No. 11 Wisconsin (injured) . . . named game captain against Northern Colorado; collected three tackles vs. the Bears . . . picked up two tackles, including a half sack for 5 yards, vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field . . . recorded three tackles, including one for a 1-yard loss, in the season opener against Western Michigan.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 8, vs. Illinois (10/16/10)Tackles for loss ......... 1.0, three times (last vs. Purdue, 11/20/10)Sacks ........................ 0.5, twice (last vs. Florida Atlantic, 9/11/10)

Pickelman’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF 2008 13/0 2 3 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 02009 12/1 9 11 20 2-11 1.5-10 0-0 0 0 02010 10/7 10 21 31 2.5-8 0.5-5 0-0 0 0 0Totals 35/8 21 35 56 4.5-19 2-15 0-0 0 0 0

Pickelman’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan 2 1 3 1.0-1 - - - - -Florida Atlantic 0 2 2 0.5-5 0.5-5 - - - -Notre Dame 0 2 2 - - - - - -Northern Colorado 0 3 3 - - - - - -Wisconsin -DNP-INJURED-Michigan 1 1 2 - - - - - -Illinois 3 5 8 - - - - - -Northwestern -DNP-INJURED-Iowa 0 0 0 - - - - - -Minnesota 0 1 1 - - - - - -Purdue 4 3 7 1-2 - - - - -Penn State 0 3 3 - - - - - -Totals 10 21 31 2.5-8 0.5-5 0 0 0 0

Norman’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan 1 7 8 - - - - - -Florida Atlantic 4 6 10 - - - - - -Notre Dame 4 4 8 - - - - 1 1Northern Colorado 1 1 2 - - - - - -Wisconsin 1 0 1 - - - - - -Michigan 5 2 7 - - - - - -Illinois 1 3 4 - - - - - -Northwestern 3 1 4 - - - - - -Iowa 0 5 5 0.5-0 - - - - -Minnesota -DNP-INJURED-Purdue 3 3 6 - - 1-8 - - -Penn State 0 4 4 - - - 2 - -Totals 23 36 59 0.5-0 0-0 1-8 2 1 1



39TrentonROBINSON

S | 5-10 | 195 | JR. I 2LBAY CITY, MICH.BAY CITY CENTRAL

2010 NOTES: Third-year player has seen action in all 12 games, including 11 starts at free safety . . . named second-team All-Big Ten by the coaches and was an honorable mention selection by the media . . . also named to Phil Steele’s All-Big Ten second team . . . recipient of the team’s Outstanding Underclass Back Award (defense) . . . tied for the Big Ten lead with four interceptions . . . also ranks second in the Big Ten in passes defended (12) and pass break-ups (8) . . . ranks fourth on the team with a career-high 69 tackles . . . has appeared in 31 career games, including 18 starts, with 142 career tackles . . . led team with seven tackles at Penn State, and also had an interception and a pass break-up against the Nittany Lions . . . recorded five tackles each against Purdue and No. 18 Iowa . . . had two tackles and a pass break-up at Northwestern; named a game captain against the Wildcats . . . posted eight stops and returned an interception 15 yards in win against Illinois . . . named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after recording seven tackles, a pass break-up, and an interception in the end zone in the victory at No. 18 Michigan . . . tied for team lead with eight tackles and also broke up a pass in win over No. 11 Wisconsin . . . produced five tackles, recorded an interception and broke up a pass against Northern Colorado . . . tallied five tackles and a pass break-up in overtime win against Notre Dame . . . tied career high with two pass break-ups and also had five tackles vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field . . . recorded eight tackles against Western Michigan in the season opener.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 14, vs. Purdue (11/14/09)Pass Break-Ups ........ 2, twice (last vs. Florida Atlantic, 9/11/10)Interception ............... 1, five times (last vs. Penn State, 11/27/10)

Robinson’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF 2008 8/0 2 4 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 02009 11/7 37 30 67 0-0 0-0 1-0 2 0 02010 12/11 30 39 69 0-0 0-0 4-19 8 0 0Totals 31/18 69 73 142 0-0 0-0 5-19 10 0 0

Robinson’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan 4 4 8 - - - - - -Florida Atlantic 1 4 5 - - - 2 - -Notre Dame 1 4 5 - - - 1 - -Northern Colorado 3 2 5 - - 1-0 1 - -Wisconsin 3 5 8 - - - 1 - -Michigan 4 3 7 - - 1-0 1 - -Illinois 3 5 8 - - 1-15 - - -Northwestern 1 1 2 - - - 1 - -Iowa 1 4 5 - - - - - -Minnesota 2 2 4 - - - - - -Purdue 3 2 5 - - - - - -Penn State 4 3 7 - - 1-4 1 - -Totals 30 39 69 0-0 0-0 4-19 8 0 0



29Chris L.RUCKER

CB | 6-2 | 200 | SR. I 3LWARREN, OHIOWARREN G. HARDING

2010 NOTES: Most experienced member of the secondary has played in 41 career games, including 33 starts at cornerback . . . career numbers include 188 tackles and 25 passes defended (six interceptions, 19 pass break-ups) . . . named to the All-Big Ten second team by the coaches and was an honorable selection by the media . . . also a second-team All-Big Ten pick by Rivals.com . . . has 61 tackles this season, fifth on the team, including 3.5 for losses (20 yards) . . . has nine passes defended (two intercep-tions, seven pass break-ups) this season . . . broke up a career-high three passes, forced a fumble, and tallied five tackles in win at Penn State . . . his interception in the fourth quarter sparked MSU’s 15-point comeback in the 35-31 win over Purdue; also had seven tackles against the Boilermakers . . . collected seven tackles, including a half tackle for loss, against Minnesota . . . did not play against Illinois and Northwestern due to suspension for violating team rules . . . returned from suspension at No. 18 Iowa, recording two tackles . . . recorded an interception in the fourth quarter and also had three tackles in victory at No. 18 Michigan; had three total interceptions in his career against the Wolverines . . . tallied seven tackles and a pass break-up in win over No. 11 Wisconsin; named a game captain against the Badgers . . . tied for team lead with six tackles against Northern Colorado . . . named Spartan Defensive Player of the Week for his excellent all-around game in the overtime win vs. Notre Dame, recording a career-high 12 tackles while also tying his career high with two pass break-ups; also had one tackle for loss (1 yard) and forced a fumble against the Irish . . . recorded five tackles, including one for an 11-yard loss, in the win over Florida Atlantic at Ford Field . . . com-piled seven tackles, including one for an 8-yard loss, and a pass break-up in the season opener against Western Michigan.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 12, vs. Notre Dame (9/18/10)Tackles for Loss ........ 1.5, twice (last vs. Iowa, 10/4/08)Interceptions ............. 1, six times (last vs. Purdue, 11/20/10)Pass Break-ups ........ 3, vs. Penn State (11/27/10)

Rucker’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF 2007 8/4 15 9 24 0-0 0-0 1-10 1 0 02008 11/9 31 14 45 4-18 1-11 2-4 4 0 12009 12/11 37 21 58 3-17 1-12 1-0 7 1-11 22010 10/9 37 24 61 3.5-20 0-0 2-20 7 0 2Totals 41/33 120 68 188 10.5-55 2-23 6-34 19 1-11 5

Rucker’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan 4 3 7 1-8 - - 1 - -Florida Atlantic 3 2 5 1-11 - - - - -Notre Dame 8 4 12 1-1 - - 2 - 1Northern Colorado 2 4 6 - - - - - -Wisconsin 4 3 7 - - - 1 - -Michigan 3 0 3 - - 1-0 - - -Illinois -DNP-SUSPENDED-Northwestern -DNP-SUSPENDED-Iowa 0 2 2 - - - - - -Minnesota 5 2 7 0.5-0 - - - - -Purdue 4 3 7 - - 1-20 - - -Penn State 4 1 5 - - - 3 - 1Totals 37 24 61 3.5-20 0-0 2-20 7 0 2

2010 NOTES: Fifth-year player is in his fourth year as the starting long snapper . . . has played in every game the past four seasons (51) . . . along with kicker Dan Conroy and holder Aaron Bates, member of a special teams unit that is 14-for-15 in field goals this season and 44-for-45 in point-after attempts . . . presented the MSU Players As-sociation’s Community Service and Outreach Award . . . former walk-on was awarded a scholarship prior to the 2008 season.

56AlexSHACKLETON

SN | 6-2 | 240 | SR.-5 I 3LBRECKENRIDGE, COLO. | SUMMIT



57JohnathanSTRAYHORN

DE | 6-0 | 275 | JR. I 2LDETROIT, MICH. | OAK PARK

2010 NOTES: Fourth-year player earned a scholarship prior to the season . . . has seen action in all 12 games on the defensive line, including one start . . . has appeared in 31 career games with 43 career tackles . . . second on the team with 3.5 sacks (17 yards) . . . has a career-high 26 tackles this season . . . in his first career start on the defensive line, recorded a career-best two sacks (9 yards) and three tackles at Northwestern . . . tied his career high with five tackles, including 1.5 sacks (8 yards), in win against Illinois . . . recorded two stops in victory at No. 18 Michigan . . . tallied three tackles in win over No. 11 Wisconsin . . . compiled three tackles and a quarterback hurry vs. Northern Colo-rado . . . recorded a career-high five tackles and forced a fumble against Notre Dame.

CAREER HIGHSTackles .......................5, twice (last vs. Illinois, 10/16/10)Tackles for loss ......... 2, vs. Northwestern (10/23/10)Sacks ........................ 2, vs. Northwestern (10/23/10)

Strayhorn’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF 2008 6/0 1 3 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 02009 13/0 6 7 13 2-8 1-7 0-0 0 1 02010 12/1 11 15 26 3.5-17 3.5-17 0-0 0 0 1Totals 31/1 18 25 43 5.5-25 4.5-24 0-0 0 1 1

Strayhorn’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan 0 2 2 - - - - - -Florida Atlantic 0 0 0 - - - - - -Notre Dame 3 2 5 - - - - - 1Northern Colorado 0 3 3 - - - - - -Wisconsin 0 3 3 - - - - - -Michigan 2 0 2 - - - - - -Illinois 2 3 5 1.5-8 1.5-8 - - - -Northwestern 3 0 3 2-9 2-9 - - - -Iowa 0 0 0 - - - - - -Minnesota 0 1 1 - - - - - -Purdue 0 1 1 - - - - - -Penn State 1 0 1 - - - - - -Totals 11 15 26 3.5-17 3.5-17 - - - 1

2010 NOTES: Fifth-year senior started all 12 games in his first year as the starting cen-ter . . . has seen action in 25 career games, including 15 starts at center . . . helps anchor a line that ranks fifth in the Big Ten and 40th in the nation in rushing with 168.8 ypg. . . . one of two recipients of the Tommy Love Award, which is awarded to the team’s most improved player . . . named Spartan Offensive Lineman of the Week against Northern Colorado . . . started three games at center last year in place of injured starter Joel Nitchman and saw action in eight games overall . . . converted defensive lineman made the transition to offense during the 2007 season.

66JohnSTIPEK

C | 6-5 | 285 | SR.-5 I 2LMACOMB TOWNSHIP, MICH.DAKOTA



93BlakeTREADWELL

NT | 6-3 | 277 | SO. I 1LEAST LANSING, MICH. EAST LANSING

2010 NOTES: Second-year player has seen action in eight games, including four starts at nose tackle (Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota) . . . has 10 tackles this season . . . missed the first two games with a lower leg injury; also missed the Northwestern game with an injury; did not play against Purdue (flu) . . . produced two tackles in start at No. 18 Iowa . . . compiled two stops in victory at No. 18 Michigan . . . recorded three tackles in win over No. 11 Wisconsin.

CAREER HIGHSTackles .......................4, vs. Minnesota (10/31/09)Tackles for loss ......... 0.5, vs. Minnesota (10/31/09)Sacks ........................ 0.5, vs. Minnesota (10/31/09)

Treadwell’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF2009 9/1 2 9 11 0.5-2 0.5-2 0 1 0 02010 8/4 1 9 10 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0Totals 17/5 3 18 21 0.5-2 0.5-2 0 1 0 0

Treadwell’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan -DNP-INJURED-Florida Atlantic -DNP-INJURED-Notre Dame 0 1 1 - - - - - -Northern Colorado 0 1 1 - - - - - -Wisconsin 0 3 3 - - - - - -Michigan 1 1 2 - - - - - -Illinois 0 0 0 - - - - - -Northwestern -DNP-INJURED-Iowa 0 2 2 - - - - - -Minnesota 0 1 1 - - - - - -Purdue -DNP-FLU-Penn State 0 0 0 - - - - - -Totals 1 9 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0

98Anthony Rashad WHITE

DT | 6-2 | 320 | SO. I JCBATTLE CREEK, MICH.FORT SCOTT (KAN.) CC

2010 NOTES: First-year player has seen action in all 12 games on the defensive front . . . signed a letter of intent in February and has three years of eligibility remaining (three-for-three) . . . has 16 tackles this season, including one for loss . . . recorded two tackles at No. 18 Iowa . . . collected two stops in win at No. 18 Michigan . . . produced three tackles against Northern Colorado . . . tallied two stops, including a half tackle for loss, vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field . . . recorded three tackles and a pass break-up in his Spartan debut in the season opener against Western Michigan.

CAREER HIGHSTackles .......................3, twice (last vs. Northern Colorado, 9/25/10)

White’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF 2010 12/0 2 14 16 0.5-0 0-0 0 1 0 0

White’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan 1 2 3 - - - 1 - -Florida Atlantic 0 2 2 0.5-0 - - - - -Notre Dame 0 0 0 - - - - - -Northern Colorado 0 3 3 - - - - - -Wisconsin 0 0 0 - - - - - -Michigan 1 1 2 - - - - - -Illinois 0 1 1 - - - - - -Northwestern 0 1 1 - - - - - -Iowa 0 2 2 - - - - - -Minnesota 0 0 0 - - - - - -Purdue 0 1 1 - - - - - -Penn State 0 1 1 - - - - - -Totals 2 14 16 0.5-0 0-0 0 1 0 0

32MitchellWHITE

CB | 6-1 | 170 | SO. I 1LLIVONIA, MICH. | STEVENSON

2010 NOTES: Third-year player earned a scholarship prior to the season . . . has seen action in all 12 regular-season games, including a start at Iowa . . . has recorded eight tackles and one pass break-up . . . recorded two tackles each against Western Michigan, Florida Atlantic and Northern Colorado.

CAREER HIGHSTackles .......................2, three times (last vs. Northern Colorado, 9/25/10)

White’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF2009 4/0 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 02010 12/1 4 4 8 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0Totals 16/1 4 5 9 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0



99JerelWORTHY

DT | 6-3 | 305 | SO. I 1LHUBER HEIGHTS, OHIO | WAYNE

2010 NOTES: Powerful third-year player has started all 12 games at defensive tackle . . . leads all Spartan defensive linemen with 37 tackles this season, including 8.0 for losses (42 yards) and a team-best 4.0 sacks (27 yards) . . . has 17.0 tackles for loss (76 yards) and 8.5 sacks (50 yards) in 25 career games . . . honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and the media . . . named to Phil Steele’s All-Big Ten third team . . . winner of MSU’s Outstanding Underclass Lineman Award for defense . . . tied a career high with five tackles, including a 4-yard sack, in victory at Penn State . . . collected four tackles, including a half tackle for loss (1 yard), in win over Purdue . . . named game captain vs. Minnesota, and responded by tying his career high with five tackles, including 1.5 for losses (6 yards) . . . recorded a career-high five tackles, includ-ing one for a 4-yard loss, and also broke up a pass at No. 18 Iowa . . . tied his career high with 1.5 sacks (12 yards) at Northwestern; collected two tackles overall against the Wildcats and also had a quarterback hurry . . . recorded three tackles, including a half sack for 2 yards, against Illinois . . . sacked Denard Robinson for a 9-yard loss and had three tackles overall in victory at No. 18 Michigan; also was named the Spartan Special Teams Player of the Week after blocking a field goal to end the first half . . . produced three tackles in win over No. 11 Wisconsin . . . recorded two tackles and a pass break-up against Notre Dame . . . tallied two stops vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field . . . recorded three tackles in the season opener against Western Michigan, including one for a 4-yard loss; also had a pass break-up . . . earned Freshman All-America honors in 2009 after recording 37 tackles, including nine for loss and 4.5 sacks.

CAREER HIGHSTackles ...................... 5, three times (last vs. Penn State, 11/27/10)Tackles for loss ......... 2, vs. Iowa (10/24/09)Sacks ........................ 1.5, twice (last vs. Northwestern, 10/23/10)Pass break-ups ......... 2, vs. Wisconsin (9/26/09)

Worthy’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF 2009 13/11 19 18 37 9-34 4.5-23 0 2 1-0 02010 12/12 12 25 37 8-42 4-27 0 3 0 0Totals 25/23 31 43 74 17-76 8.5-50 0 5 1-0 0

Worthy’s 2010 Game-by-Game StatisticsOpponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan 1 2 3 1-4 0-0 - 1 - -Florida Atlantic 2 0 2 - - - - - -Notre Dame 0 2 2 - - - 1 - -Northern Colorado 0 0 0 - - - - - -Wisconsin 1 2 3 - - - - - -Michigan 2 1 3 1-9 1-9 - - - -Illinois 1 2 3 0.5-2 0.5-2 - - - -Northwestern 1 1 2 1.5-12 1.5-12 - - - -Iowa 1 4 5 1-4 - - 1 - -Minnesota 1 4 5 1.5-6 - - - - -Purdue 0 4 4 0.5-1 - - - - -Penn State 2 3 5 1-4 1-4 - - - -Totals 12 25 37 8-42 4-27 0 3 0 0



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2010 NOTES: Fifth-year senior is in his second year as a starter on the offensive line . . . has started 22 games on the offensive line in his two-year career, including 11 games at left tackle this season . . . named second-team All-Big Ten by the coaches and was an honorable mention selection by the media . . . also named second-team All-Big Ten by Rivals.com and Phil Steele . . . one of two recipients of the team’s President’s Award (Perseverance, Senior Lineman) . . . made the switch from right tackle to left tackle dur-ing spring practice . . . helps anchor a line that ranks fifth in the Big Ten and 40th in the nation in rushing with 168.8 ypg. . . . earned Spartan Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week honors for his performance in the comeback win over Northwestern . . . named Spartan Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week for his role in leading MSU past No. 11 Wisconsin; the Spartans rushed for 175 yards against the Badgers . . . started the last 11 games of 2009 at right tackle . . . converted defensive lineman is a transfer from Bowling Green and first started practicing with the Spartans in the spring of 2009.

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MSU’s offense already stacks up as one of the best in school history, cracking the Top 10 in the team single-season records for passing yards (2,854), total yards (4,880) and points (376). The Spartans scored at least 30 points in nine games, including the first six in a row, both of which are school records.The Spartans made significant strides defensively, fueling the team’s remarkable turnaround. Entering the postseason, MSU ranks among the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision leaders in rushing defense (No. 21 allowing 121.9 ypg.), scoring defense (No. 26 allowing 20.1 ppg.), total defense (No. 31 allowing 337.8 ypg.) and pass efficiency defense (No. 33 with a 117.0 rating). The biggest difference has been takeaways – after forcing just 14 all of 2009, MSU has totaled 24 this season. The Spartans recorded 17 interceptions in the regular season, its highest total since 2004, which ranks second in the Big Ten and tied for 11th in the nation. Michigan State’s +0.5 turnover margin is tied for 26th in the FBS. With appearances in the 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, the 2009 Capital One Bowl, the 2010 Alamo Bowl and the 2011 Capital One Bowl, Dantonio is the first coach in Michigan State history to earn a postseason bowl bid in each of his first four seasons. It also marks just the second time MSU has made four straight trips (1987-90) to a bowl game. He has 33 victories in his first four seasons at MSU, which are the most by any Spartan head coach in his first four years (Chester Brewer ranks second, with 30 wins from 1903-06). Overall, Dantonio’s Spartan coaching record is 33-18, good for a winning percentage of 65 percent.From his first day on the job, Dantonio has pledged to support student-athletes as they pursue excellence, both in the classroom and on the playing field. In his first four seasons, 43 Spartans have earned Academic All-Big Ten honors, including 2009 Academic

All-American Blair White. In addition, more than 50 Michigan State football student-athletes have earned their undergraduate degrees, including 75 percent of his players who have completed their eligibility.Dantonio, who served as head coach at Cincinnati for three seasons prior to his return to East Lansing, became Michigan State University’s 24th head football coach on Nov. 27, 2006. He previously spent six years as an assistant coach at Michigan State from 1995-2000. In his seven seasons as a head coach, Dantonio has collected a 51-35 record (.593), including six bowl invitations.Last season, led by All-America linebacker Greg Jones and one of the most explosive offenses in the Big Ten, the Spartans earned their third consecutive bowl bid with a trip to the 2010 Alamo Bowl in San Antonio.A consensus first-team All-American, Jones became the first Spartan to win Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year accolades after collecting 154 tackles, the most in the conference and third nationally. He also led the team and ranked among the national leaders in tackles for loss (14 for 69 yards) and sacks (9 for 53 yards). Jones was rated the top linebacker in the nation by College Football Performance Awards and CollegeFootballNews.com.Cornerback Jeremy Ware continued the trend of draft picks under Dantonio, as he was chosen by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Overall, five Spartans have been drafted in the Dantonio era, including Devin Thomas (2007 second round to Washington), Kellen Davis (2007 fifth round to Chicago), Ervin Baldwin (2007 seventh round to Chicago) and Javon Ringer (2008 fifth round to Tennessee).Offensively, Michigan State featured the No. 2 passing attack in the Big Ten, averaging nearly 270 yards per game. The Spartans also finished second in the league in scoring (29.7 points per game) and third in total

MARK DANTONIO HEAD COACH FOURTH SEASON

In just four seasons, Mark Dantonio has restored the pride and tradition of Spartan football.A Zanesville, Ohio, native with Midwest ties, Dantonio has 28

years of collegiate coaching experience and will be coaching in his 15th bowl game as the Spartans face Alabama in the 2011 Capital One Bowl. The game will mark Dantonio’s second New Year’s Day game as a head coach, as he guided MSU to a 2009 appearance in the Capital One Bowl against Georgia.Dantonio, who has led Michigan State to a school-record 11 wins this season and a share of its first Big Ten Championship since 1990, was named the Dave McClain Big Ten Coach of the Year, as selected by the conference’s media panel. A finalist for the Paul “Bear” Bryant, Eddie Robinson and Liberty Mutual National Coach of the Year Awards, Dantonio helped manage the third-biggest turnaround among NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision teams during the regular season, as the Spartans improved from 6-7 a year ago to 11-1 in 2010, including a 6-1 record against bowl teams. The 54-year-old Dantonio became the fifth coach in MSU history to earn Big Ten Coach of the Year honors, joining Denny Stolz (1974), Darryl Rogers (1978), George Perles (1987) and John L. Smith (2003). He was also named the AFCA (American Football Coaches Association) Region 3 Coach of the Year, and earned National Coach of the Year honors from CBSSports.com, Scout.com and Rivals.com.Thanks to its 28-22 victory at Penn State in the regular-season finale, Michigan State recorded its first win in State College since 1965 – the year before Joe Paterno took over as Penn State’s head coach – and finished in a three-way tie with Wisconsin and Ohio State for the 2010 Big Ten Championship with a 7-1 conference record. With successive wins over Minnesota, Purdue and Penn State to close out the regular season, the Spartans posted a perfect 3-0 record in November for the first time since 1999. MSU also dealt Wisconsin its only loss of the 2010 regular season, 34-24, in the Big Ten opener. The Spartans finished the regular season ranked No. 7 in both The Associated Press and USA TODAY/Coaches’ Polls.A total of 16 Spartans received All-Big Ten recognition on the first team, second team or honorable mention, including senior linebacker Greg Jones, senior punter Aaron Bates, sophomore running back Edwin Baker and sophomore placekicker Dan Conroy, who each earned All-Big Ten first-team honors from the media. One of the top linebackers in school history, Jones was named a consensus first-team All-American for the second straight season, becoming only the third Spartan to accomplish the feat. He also is just the seventh player in program history to receive first-team All-Big Ten honors three times.Michigan State once again featured one of the most balanced offensive attacks in the Big Ten, as the Spartans were one of just two teams in the conference to rank among the top five in rushing (168.8 ypg.), passing (237.8 ypg.), scoring (30.1 ppg.) and total offense (406.7 ypg.). Through the regular season,



offense (406.2 ypg.). MSU established a school record with 28 touchdown passes in 2009, and the 3,502 passing yards ranked second in the school record book.The Spartan passing game was built around wide receiver Blair White, who was a first-team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches while recording career highs in receptions (70), TD catches (9) and receiving yards (990), all of which rank among MSU’s Top 10 single-season leaders. MSU’s special teams featured the school’s all-time leading kicker in Brett Swenson, who scored 377 career points. A first-team All-Big Ten selection and Lou Groza Award semifinalist, Swenson also became MSU’s career leader in field goals (71 made) and extra points (164 made) during the 2009 season.One of 15 semifinalists for the George Munger Coach of the Year Award, Dantonio had a breakthrough season in 2008. Under his leadership, the Spartans went 9-3 in the regular season and compiled a 6-2 record in the Big Ten, the best league mark for the program since 1999. It also marked just the third time since 1966 and 10th overall that Michigan State had won at least nine games in a season. The Spartans were rewarded with a berth in the 2009 Capital One Bowl against Georgia on New Year’s Day.Michigan State defeated five bowl-bound teams, with victories over Florida Atlantic, Notre Dame, Iowa, Northwestern and Wisconsin. The Spartans, who made their eighth New Year’s Day Bowl appearance and their first in nine seasons, finished the season ranked No. 24 in both the Associated Press and USA Today Polls. In 2008, three Michigan State players were named first-team All-Big Ten by the league’s head coaches: senior running back Javon Ringer, senior safety Otis Wiley and sophomore linebacker Greg Jones. The three first-team all-conference selections were the most for the Spartans since five players received first-team honors in 1999. A total of 15 Spartans received All-Big Ten recognition on the first team, second team or honorable mention. Ringer became MSU’s first consensus All-American since 2004, earning first-team accolades from Walter Camp and the Associated Press. The Doak Walker Award finalist had one of the finest seasons in Spartan history, scoring a school-record 22 touchdowns and rushing for 1,637 yards, which ranked second in the school record books. Ringer was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. In his first season as head coach at Michigan State, Dantonio sparked a three-game turnaround as the Spartans finished the 2007 regular season with a 7-5 record, securing the program’s first bowl bid in four years with a berth against Boston College in the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, Fla. Dantonio became just the third first-year coach in Michigan State history to earn a postseason bowl bid, joining Nick Saban (1995 Independence Bowl vs. LSU) and John L. Smith (2003 Alamo Bowl vs. Nebraska). Michigan State (7-6 overall) produced seven victories despite playing one of the nation’s most demanding schedules, as the Spartans’ 2007 opponents had a combined record of 75-57 (.568) during the regular season. The Spartans went 4-3 in games played against bowl-bound teams in 2007. Michigan State lost six games by a combined total of 31 points, including two in overtime (Northwestern and Iowa). All six games were decided by seven points or less.

The Dantonio Family: Becky, Kristen, Lauren and Mark.

THE DANTONIO FILEPERSONAL DATA: Born Mark Dantonio in El Paso, Texas, on March 9, 1956. Family: wife Becky and two daughters, Kristen and Lauren.PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College - Graduate assistant at Ohio U. (1980); graduate assistant at Purdue (1981); defensive coordinator at Butler (Kan.) Junior College (1982); graduate assistant at Ohio State (1983-84); defensive secondary coach at Akron (1985); defensive secondary coach and defensive coordinator at Youngstown State (1986-90); defensive secondary coach at Kansas (1991-94); defensive secondary coach (1995-2000) and associate head coach (2000) at Michigan State; defensive coordinator at Ohio State (2001-03); head coach at Cincinnati (2004-06).COACHING RECORD: 51-35 (.593) in seven years as a college head coach; 18-17 in three years at Cincinnati (2004-06); 33-18 (.647) in four seasons at Michigan State (2007-).EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in education from South Carolina in 1979; master’s degree in education from Ohio U. in 1980.PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College - Three-year letterman as a defensive back at South Carolina (1976-78).POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach - 1987 NCAA I-AA playoffs, 1989 NCAA I-AA playoffs, 1990 NCAA I-AA playoffs, 1983 Fiesta Bowl, 1984 Rose Bowl, 1992 Aloha Bowl, 1995 Independence Bowl, 1996 Sun Bowl, 1997 Aloha Bowl, 2000 Florida Citrus Bowl, 2002 Outback Bowl, 2003 Fiesta Bowl, 2004 Fiesta Bowl, 2004 Fort Worth Bowl, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl.

Dantonio’s Career Record - Head Coach Overall ConferenceYear School W L Pct. W L Pct. Finish Postseason/Bowl2004 Cincinnati 7 5 .583 5 3 .625 T-2nd (C-USA) Fort Worth Bowl2005 Cincinnati 4 7 .364 2 5 .286 T-6th (Big East) -2006 Cincinnati 7 5 .583 4 3 .571 T-7th (Big East) International Bowl*2007 Michigan State 7 6 .538 3 5 .375 T-7th (Big Ten) Champs Sports Bowl2008 Michigan State 9 4 .692 6 2 .750 3rd (Big Ten) Capital One Bowl2009 Michigan State 6 7 .462 4 4 .500 T-6th (Big Ten) Alamo Bowl2010 Michigan State 11 1 .917 7 1 .875 T-1st (Big Ten) Capital One BowlTotals 51 35 .593 31 23 .574 Six Bowl Games** Did not coach Cincinnati in bowl game



Michigan State finished the year strong, winning its final two games of the regular season for the first time since 1999 with victories at Purdue and over Penn State, both bowl-bound teams. Dantonio became the first coach in Spartan history to begin his initial season 4-0, as Michigan State opened the 2007 campaign with wins over UAB, Bowling Green, Pittsburgh and Notre Dame. With the 31-14 victory over the Irish, the Spartans became the first opponent to win six-straight games in the 77-year history of Notre Dame Stadium. In 2007, Michigan State featured one of the Big Ten’s most prolific offensive attacks. The Spartans ranked second in the conference in scoring offense (33.1 points per game), third in rushing offense (198.2 yards per game) and fourth in total offense (416.8 ypg.). Michigan State also was listed among the NCAA’s top 30 in rushing offense (No. 25) and scoring offense (No. 29). The Spartans scored a school single-season record 430 points and produced Top 10 single-season totals in six other offensive categories, including total yards (No. 3: 5,418), first downs (No. 4: 266), passing yards (No. 6: 2,842), total yards per game (No. 6: 416.8) and scoring average (No. 6: 33.1 ppg.). Michigan State also displayed dramatic improvement on the defensive side of the football in 2007. The Spartans ranked fourth in the Big Ten and No. 30 nationally in rushing defense, allowing just 125.9 ypg. After finishing eighth in the Big Ten and No. 88 nationally in total defense in 2006, the Spartans improved to fourth in the league and No. 32 in the NCAA, allowing 345.5 ypg.Dantonio established himself as one of the nation’s up-and-coming coaches during his three-year tenure at Cincinnati, where he compiled an 18-17 overall record and led the program in its transition to the BIG EAST Conference.

In 2006, Dantonio led the Bearcats to a 7-5 overall record and a 4-3 BIG EAST mark, making Cincinnati bowl eligible for the second time in three years. Dantonio accomplished the feat against the second-toughest schedule in the country, as UC’s opponents compiled a 69-42 record. Dantonio became only the second head coach in Cincinnati history (along with Sid Gillman) to take the Bearcats to a bowl game in his first season in 2004. UC topped Marshall, 32-14, in the Fort Worth Bowl to cap a 7-5 season.Prior to his appointment at Cincinnati, Dantonio served as the defensive coordinator at Ohio State for three seasons, where his defensive unit helped the Buckeyes to a combined record of 32-6, including the 2002 National Championship.Dantonio is quite familiar with East Lansing, as he spent six years (1995-2000) as Michigan State’s secondary coach, including five seasons under Saban and one under Bobby Williams. He was promoted to associate head coach in 2000. During his six-year record as an assistant, the Spartans compiled a 39-30-1 record. Dantonio came to Michigan State following four seasons under Glen Mason at Kansas (1991-94) where he coached the defensive secondary. He previously spent five years at Youngstown State under Jim Tressel, helping the Penguins to three trips to the NCAA I-AA playoffs.His collegiate coaching credits also includes stops at Akron (defensive secondary, 1985), Ohio State (graduate assistant, 1983-84), Butler (Kan.) Junior College (defensive coordinator, 1982), Purdue (graduate assistant, 1981) and Ohio University (graduate assistant, 1980).

DAVE McCLAIN BIG TEN CONFERENCE COACH OF THE YEAR

NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEARCBSSports.com, Rivals.com, Scout.com

NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR FINALIST

Eddie Robinson Award, Paul “Bear” Bryant Award, Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award

AFCA REGION 3 COACH OF THE YEAR

BIG TEN COACH OF THE YEARCBSSports.com, Rivals.com, Scout.com, ESPN.com, CollegeFootballNews.com

2010 HONORS

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT MARK DANTONIO...“The point of the National Coach of the Year honor...is not so much that the Spartans won a share of the Big Ten title and were within hundredths of a point of a Rose Bowl berth. The lesson was that Coach D came out of the (heart) episode a better man. He taught us all something about dignity and perseverance – and fun.”- Dennis Dodd, CBSSports.com, National Coach of the Year

“Dantonio needed only four years to turn a chronic underachiever into a Big Ten champion. He fostered a new sense of mental toughness in his players after a rough season both on and off the field in 2009. Dantonio made two of the gutsiest calls of the college football season, “Little Giants” against Notre Dame and “Mousetrap” against Northwestern, and worked his way back to the sideline barely a month after suffering a heart attack Sept. 19.”- Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com, Big Ten Coach of the Year

“‘Little Giants’ – Play of the Year.”- Sporting News

“Four years ago, Dantonio headed to East Lansing to take over a program that had sustained three consecutive losing seasons and hadn’t won a Big Ten championship since 1990. This season, with some creativity (a fake field goal in overtime against Notre Dame, a fake punt against Northwestern), some big wins and some luck (he overcame a late-September heart attack), he led the Spartans to the most wins in school history.”- Rivals.com, National Coach of the Year

“More and more, the team reflects the coach. Tough and unyielding, resilient and resourceful. Michigan State is churning toward a Big Ten title, stomping past obstacles few could have imagined. Mark Dantonio is still pushing, and in the reflection of an improbable season, you see what he saw when he arrived four years ago.”-Bob Wojnowksi, The Detroit News, 11/16/10



During his four years as Michigan State’s offensive coordinator, Don Treadwell has put together one of the most explosive offenses in the Big Ten, featuring a balanced attack full of talented playmakers. Treadwell also serves as the wide receivers coach.A 27-year coaching veteran, Treadwell has been an offensive coordinator at four schools, including three years on Coach Mark Dantonio’s staff at Cincinnati (2004-06). Along with Dantonio, Treadwell also has experience in East Lansing, serving as the Spartan receivers coach from 2000-02.Treadwell’s trademark of balance was on full display this season, as the Spartans were one of just two teams in the Big Ten to rank among the top five in the conference in rushing (168.8 ypg.), passing (237.8 ypg.), scoring (30.1 ppg.) and total offense (406.7 ypg.). Through the regular season, MSU’s offense already stacks up as one of the best in school history,

cracking the Top 10 in the team single-season records for passing yards (2,854), total yards (4,880) and points (376). The Spartans scored at least 30 points in nine games, including the first six in a row, both of which are school records. A total of seven players on the offense received All-Big Ten recognition on the first team, second team or honorable mention. Junior quarterback Kirk Cousins, an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and media, finished the regular season among the Top 10 Spartan single-season leaders in completion percentage (68 percent – first), pass completions (216 – fourth), passing yards (2,705 – fourth) and touchdown passes (20 – tied for fourth).The receiving corps is one of the deepest in the Big Ten, featuring four players with at least 20 catches, and nine players with at least 10 receptions. The top two threats are B.J. Cunningham and Mark Dell, who have combined for 3,889 yards, 270 receptions and 25 touchdown catches in their careers.On the ground, MSU is led by sophomore Edwin Baker, a first-team All-Big Ten pick by the media. Baker became only the sixth sophomore in Spartan history to reach the 1,000-yard mark, gaining a team-best 1,187 yards rushing in the regular season to rank third in the Big Ten and 21st nationally.Treadwell was nominated for the Broyles Award, which is awarded to the nation’s top assistant coach, in part for his role in leading the day-to-day team activities during Coach Dantonio’s absence following Dantonio’s heart attack Sept. 19. Without Dantonio in attendance, Treadwell, who normally coaches in the booth, coached on the sidelines in MSU’s wins over Northern Colorado and Wisconsin. For his efforts in the win over No. 11 Wisconsin, which included a key fourth-and-goal conversion late in the fourth quarter to seal the game, Treadwell was named the National Coordinator of the Week by Rivals.com. Treadwell also coached on the sideline in victories against Michigan and Illinois while Dantonio was in the press box.During Treadwell’s tenture as offensive coordinator, Spartans players have earned All-Big Ten honors either on the first team, second team, or honorable mention on 24 occasions, including 2008 consensus first-team All-American Javon Ringer.For Treadwell’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.

THE TREADWELL FILEYEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Seventh overall. Rejoined staff on Nov. 30, 2006, from Cincinnati.PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College - Quarterbacks, receivers, running backs coach and offensive coordinator at Youngstown State (1986-91); running backs and receivers coach at Miami-Ohio (1992-93); receivers coach at Cincinnati (1994); running backs coach at Stanford (1995-96); co-offensive coordinator, quarterbacks and receivers coach at Boston College (1997-98); running backs coach at North Carolina State (1999); receivers coach at Michigan State (2000-02); receivers coach and offensive coordinator at Ball State (2003); offensive coordinator at Cincinnati (2004-06).EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in physical education from Miami-Ohio in 1982.PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College - Four-year starter as a wide receiver at Miami-Ohio (1978-81) and named captain as a senior.POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach - 1987 NCAA I-AA Playoffs, 1989 NCAA I-AA Playoffs, 1990 NCAA I-AA Playoffs, 1991 NCAA I-AA National Champions, 1995 Liberty Bowl, 1996 Sun Bowl, 2000 Florida Citrus Bowl, 2001 Silicon Valley Football Classic, 2004 Fort Worth Bowl, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl.

DON TREADWELL OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR/WIDE RECEIVERS FOURTH SEASON (SEVENTH OVERALL AT MSU)

In his fourth season as defensive coordinator, Pat Narduzzi’s unit in 2010 is having its best showing since his arrival in East Lansing.Michigan State ranks among the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision leaders in rushing defense (No. 21 allowing 121.9 ypg.), scoring defense (No. 26 allowing 20.1 ppg.), total defense (No. 31 allowing 337.8 ypg.) and pass efficiency defense (No. 33 with a 117.0 rating). Among the Big Ten, the Spartans are third in rushing and scoring defense and fourth in total defense. In addition, MSU has only allowed one 100-yard rusher this season (Game 11 against Purdue, Keith Carlos: six rushes for 103 yards and one touchdown).The biggest difference in MSU’s turnaround has been takeaways – after forcing just 14 all of 2009, MSU has

totaled 24 this season. The Spartans recorded 17 interceptions in the regular season, its highest total since 2004, which ranks second in the Big Ten and tied for 11th in the nation. Michigan State’s +0.5 turnover margin is tied for 26th in the FBS. The foundation of Michigan State’s defense is stopping the run, and Narduzzi’s unit once again proved it could stop the rush in 2010, ranking third in the Big Ten and 21st in the nation, allowing just 121.9 yards per game. The Spartans held both Wisconsin and Michigan to season-low rushing totals in victories against the Badgers and Wolverines this season. MSU has finished in the top 30 nationally in rushing defense two of the past three seasons.For the fifth time under Narduzzi, a player was named to the All-Big Ten first team, as senior linebacker Greg Jones became just the seventh player in program history to earn first-team honors three times. Jones, who led the team with 98 tackles in the regular season, also earned consensus first-team All-America accolades for the second straight year, making him just the third Spartan to accomplish that feat (George Webster and Bubba Smith, 1965-66).In addition to Jones, six more Spartan defenders received All-Big Ten recognition on either the second team or honorable mention. Senior linebacker Eric Gordon was a second-team pick by both the coaches and media, while the entire secondary (cornerbacks Johnny Adams and Chris L. Rucker; safeties Marcus Hyde and Trenton Robinson) was honored. Sophomore defensive tackle Jerel Worthy, who led the team with four sacks, was an honorable mention selection.Narduzzi was named the National Coordinator of the Week by Rivals.com after the Spartans held Michigan to a season-low 162 rushing yards as Michigan State handed the Wolverines their first loss of the season, 34-17, on Oct. 9. The Spartans also limited Michigan to 17 points and 377 total yards, the second-lowest output for the Michigan offense in those categories in 2010. Michigan entered the game averaging 41.4 points, 565.0 yards of total offense and 324.4 rushing yards per game. MSU also held Denard Robinson, the nation’s No. 1 rusher at the time, to his third-fewest rushing yards all season (86).During Narduzzi’s four years at MSU, his players have earned All-Big Ten recognition 30 times, including three different first-team selections. For Narduzzi’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.

PAT NARDUZZI DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR FOURTH SEASON

THE NARDUZZI FILEYEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Fourth. Joined staff on Dec. 6, 2006, from Cincinnati.PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College - Graduate assistant coach (1990-91) and receivers coach (1992) at Miami-Ohio; linebackers (1993-97) and defensive coordinator (1998-99) at Rhode Island; linebackers coach at Northern Illinois (2000-02); defensive coordinator at Miami-Ohio (2003); defensive coordinator at Cincinnati (2004-06).EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in physical education from Rhode Island in 1990; master’s degree in sports psychology from Miami-Ohio in 1992.PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College - Three-year starter at linebacker at Rhode Island (1987-89); one year at linebacker at Youngstown State (1985).POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach - 2003 GMAC Bowl, 2004 Fort Worth Bowl, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl.



Harlon Barnett, a four-year letterwinner at Michigan State (1986-89) as a defensive back who was named a captain as a senior, is in his fourth season as the Spartans’ secondary coach. Barnett returned to East Lansing with seven years of professional playing experience and nine seasons of coaching experience under his belt.Barnett oversaw perhaps the most improved secondary in the nation in 2010. After ranking near the bottom of the conference in several pass defense categories last season, the Spartans have bounced back to rank among the national leaders in pass break-ups (10th with 51), passes defended (11th with 68), interceptions (11th with 17) and pass efficiency defense (33rd with 116.99 rating). Michigan State was one of just two schools in the

conference (Iowa) to have all four of their starters in the defensive backfield earn postseason recognition from the Big Ten. Cornerbacks Johnny Adams and Chris L. Rucker, along with free safety Trenton Robinson, made the All-Big Ten second team as selected by the coaches, while strong safety Marcus Hyde was named to the second team by the media. The unit combined for 17 interceptions, most at MSU since 2004, after collecting just six a year ago. The interceptions have helped fuel MSU’s positive turnover margin, as the Spartans leaped from 94th in the nation in 2009 to 26th in that department this season.Individually, Robinson is tied for the Big Ten lead with four interceptions and ranks second in the Big Ten and 23rd in the nation with 12 passes defended. Adams and Hyde each have three picks, and Rucker has two. In addition, all four have recorded career highs in tackles this season.Barnett’s players have earned All-Big Ten honors nine times since his arrival at as secondary coach, led by Chris L. Rucker, who garnered honorable mention accolades as a sophomore and junior and second-team recognition from the coaches his senior year. Barnett also worked with safety Otis Wiley in 2008, who was a first-team All-Big Ten pick by the coaches and media.Barnett spent three seasons as secondary coach on Mark Dantonio’s staff at Cincinnati. Barnett landed his first collegiate coaching job as a graduate assistant at LSU in 2003 under Nick Saban, where he was a part of the Tigers’ National Championship campaign. He began his coaching career at Princeton High School in Cincinnati, where he spent two seasons as the secondary coach (1998-99) and three years as the defensive coordinator (2000-02).A native of Cincinnati, Barnett was a three-year starter for Coach George Perles at Michigan State. He was a member of the 1987 Big Ten and 1988 Rose Bowl championship team that went 9-2-1 overall and finished eighth in the final polls. Barnett, who also played in the 1989 Gator Bowl and the 1989 Aloha Bowl during his time as a Spartan player, earned first-team All-America recognition by The Sporting News as a senior in 1989. Following his impressive career at Michigan State, Barnett was taken in the fourth round of the 1990 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns, where he played for three seasons (1990-92). He spent two seasons at New England (1993-94) and two more with Minnesota (1995-96).For Barnett’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.

THE BARNETT FILEYEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Fourth. Joined staff on Dec. 1, 2006, from Cincinnati.PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College - Graduate assistant coach at LSU (2003); secondary coach at Cincinnati (2004-06).EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in communication from Michigan State in 1990.PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College - Four-year letterwinner as a defensive back at Michigan State (1986-89) and named captain as a senior. Professional - Spent seven seasons in the National Football League, including stints with the Cleveland Browns (1990-92), New England Patriots (1993-94) and Minnesota Vikings (1995-96).POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Player - 1985 All-American Bowl, 1988 Rose Bowl, 1989 Gator Bowl, 1989 Aloha Bowl, 1994 NFL Playoffs, 1996 NFL Playoffs. Coach - 2004 Sugar Bowl, 2004 Fort Worth Bowl, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl.

HARLON BARNETT SECONDARY FOURTH SEASON

THE GILL FILEYEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Fourth. Joined staff on Nov. 30, 2006, from Cincinnati. PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College – Graduate assistant coach at Idaho State (1971-73); offensive line coach at Utah (1974-76); defensive line coach at New Mexico State (1977); defensive coordinator and defensive line coach at Ball State (1978-81); defensive coordinator at Cornell (1982); defensive line and linebackers coach at Army (1983); defensive line and linebackers coach at North Carolina (1984-87); defensive line coach at Rice (1988-89); defensive line and linebackers coach at Iowa (1990-94); defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State (1995); defensive line coach at Cincinnati (2003-06). Professional – Defensive line coach at NFL’s Carolina Panthers (1996-98); defensive line coach at XFL’s Los Angeles Extreme (2001); defensive coordinator at CFL’s Montreal Alouettes (2002). EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in education from Idaho State in 1973. PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College – Two-year letterwinner as a linebacker and nose tackle at Idaho State (1968-69).POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach – 1986 Aloha, 1991 Rose, 1991 Holiday, 1993 Alamo, 2004 Fort Worth, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl.

In his four years as the defensive line coach at Michigan State, Ted Gill has continued his career-long trend of developing productive and impactful players. Gill molded a young line this fall that featured only one senior to help the Spartans rank among the national leaders in several categories, including scoring defense (No. 26 allowing 20.1 ppg.) and total defense (No. 31 allowing 337.8 ypg.). The line was instrumental in stopping the run, as the Spartans ranked third in the Big Ten and 21st nationally by giving up just 121.9 rushing yards a game. In addition, MSU has only allowed one 100-yard rusher this season (Game 11 against Purdue, Keith Carlos: six rushes for 103 yards and one touchdown).Sophomore defensive tackle Jerel Worthy earned All-

Big Ten honorable mention honors after leading the line with 37 tackles and four sacks during the regular season. A Freshman All-American last season, Worthy is also tied for second on the team with eight tackles for loss.Senior defensive end Colin Neely has had a career year in his final season under Gill, ranking first on the team and eighth in the Big Ten with 10 tackles for loss while compiling a career-high 32 tackles. In addition, junior Kevin Pickelman and sophomore Tyler Hoover have shown significant improvement, as both players have already recorded career highs in tackles.The 2009 Spartan defensive line featured two new starters and a steady mix of underclassmen in the rotation, but the unit still managed to help the defense rank among the Top 25 in the nation in 17th in sacks (2.69 pg.) rushing defense (113.2 ypg.). MSU limited their opponents to fewer than 100 rushing yards in six games. Veteran end Trevor Anderson led the line with 45 tackles (7.5 for loss) and earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors. Anderson, who also played under Gill at Cincinnati, amassed 39.5 tackles for loss and 22 sacks in his career.In 2008, three Spartans on the defensive line earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors, including seniors Justin Kershaw and Brandon Long, who both recorded career highs in tackles for loss and sacks.Michigan State’s defensive line saw a dramatic improvement in Gill’s first season in 2007. Defensive ends Jonal Saint-Dic and Ervin Baldwin enjoyed breakout seasons, while Kershaw and Ogemdi Nwagbuo also had their most productive years wearing the Green and White. Saint-Dic, a first-team All-Big Ten selection, set a Big Ten record and led the nation with eight forced fumbles.Spartan defensive linemen have garnered All-Big Ten recognition six times during Gill’s tenure, including Saint-Dic, who was a second-team All-American in 2007. In addition, Nwaguo, who Gill mentored in 2007, is in his second season playing for the San Diego Chargers.Gill arrived in East Lansing with 32 years of coaching experience, including four seasons as the defensive line coach at Cincinnati (2003-06).For Gill’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.

TED GILL DEFENSIVE LINE FOURTH SEASON



THE ROUSHAR FILEYEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Fourth. Joined staff on Nov. 30, 2006, from Cincinnati.PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College – Offensive backfield coach (1986-88) and offensive coordinator/offensive line coach (1989-92) at Butler; offensive line coach at Rhode Island (1993); offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Ball State (1994); quarterbacks coach (1995) and offensive tackle/tight ends coach (1996) at Illinois; offensive line coach (1997) and offensive coordinator/offensive line coach (1998-2002) at Northern Illinois; running backs coach (2003) and offensive coordinator/running backs coach (2004) at Illinois; offensive line coach at Cincinnati (2005-06).EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in physical education from Northern Illinois in 1984. PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College – Two-year letterwinner as a quarterback at Northern Illinois (1981-82). POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach – 1988 NCAA Division II Playoffs, 1991 NCAA Division II Playoffs, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl.

Dan Roushar, who has coached a multitude of positions in his 27 seasons in the coaching profession, is in his fourth year coaching the offensive line. Michigan State’s improved rushing attack in 2010 has been fueled by a solid offensive line that has featured the same core of starters throughout the entire season. Although the unit began the year with three new starters and a position switch from right tackle to left tackle for D.J. Young, the Spartans established their running identity early in the season, rushing for more than 200 yards in five of the first six games. Young’s move has proven to be a success, as he garnered second-team All-Big Ten honors from the coaches, while junior left guard Joel Foreman was a third-team All-America selection by Phil Steele. Sophomore Edwin Baker has been the main

beneficiary for the Spartans’ offensive line play, as the first-team All-Big Ten pick by the media ranks third in the Big Ten and 21st in the FBS averaging 98.9 ypg. Two Spartan offensive linemen earned All-Big Ten recognition in 2009 under Roushar’s direction, as center Joel Nitchman was named second-team All-Big Ten by the media and Foreman garnered honorable mention accolades. For the second straight season, Roushar’s unit was one of the most effective in the Big Ten protecting the quarterback, as the Spartans gave up only 14 sacks, the fewest amount of any team in the conference. The Spartans featured the nation’s fourth-leading rusher in Javon Ringer in 2008, thanks in large part to the strength of the offensive line play. In addition, the unit allowed just 24 sacks all season, ranking fourth in the Big Ten. Four of MSU’s five starters were awarded postseason honors, including second-team All-Big Ten selections Roland Martin (right guard) and Jesse Miller (right tackle). Nitchman earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors while Foreman was named Freshman All-American. Michigan State was one of the top rushing teams in the nation during the 2007 regular season. Roushar had to juggle his lineup several times, using eight different starting combinations, but he led his unit to be one of the most productive in the Big Ten as the Spartans ranked fourth in the conference and No. 25 in the NCAA in rushing with 198.2 yards a game. He tutored left tackle Pete Clifford, who went on to earn second-team All-Big Ten honors. Thus far during his four years at Michigan State, Roushar’s offensive linemen have earned All-Big Ten recognition on eight occasions.Roushar arrived in East Lansing after serving as offensive line coach under Coach Dantonio at Cincinnati for two seasons (2005-06). Prior to joining the Cincinnati coaching staff, he worked with the running backs at Illinois for two seasons (2003-04), adding the duties of offensive coordinator in 2004. Roushar spent six years as offensive line coach at Northern Illinois (1997-2002), where he also served as the offensive coordinator for the final five seasons.Roushar also has made coaching stops at Rhode Island (1993) and Ball State (1994), where he also served as offensive coordinator. For Roushar’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com

DAN ROUSHAR OFFENSIVE LINE FOURTH SEASON

THE SALEM FILEYEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: First. Joined staff on Feb. 19, 2010, from Augustana (S.D.) College.PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College - Graduate assistant coach at Michigan State (1994-95); offensive and recruiting coordinator at Luther (Iowa) College (1997-98); passing game and recruiting coordinator at South Dakota (1999-2001); quarterbacks coach at Augustana College (2003); offensive coordinator at Augustana College (2004); head coach at Augustana College (2005-09).EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Augustana College in 1992; master’s degree in athletic administration from Michigan State in 1996.PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College - Quarterback at Northern Arizona (1988-89); quarterback and wide receiver at Augustana (1990-92).POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach - 1995 Independence Bowl, 2008 Mineral Water Bowl, 2009 Mineral Water Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl.

Brad Salem, who compiled a 31-26 record in five seasons as head coach at NCAA Division II Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D., is in his first year as running backs coach at Michigan State. Under Salem’s direction, Michigan State’s running backs have dramatically improved their totals from a year ago, as the Spartans have already rushed for nearly 300 more yards in 2010. After finishing 73rd nationally in rushing in 2009, MSU is averaging 168.8 yards per game on the ground this season, good for 40th in the FBS. The resurgent running game has been led by Edwin Baker, who became just the sixth sophomore in MSU history to reach the 1,000-yard milestone as he compiled 1,187 yards during the regular season. A first-team All-Big Ten honoree by the media, Baker

ranks third in the Big Ten and 21st nationally in rushing, averaging 98.8 ypg. In addition, he leads the team and is tied for sixth in the conference with 13 rushing touchdowns.Baker hasn’t been only one making noise in the backfield. True freshman Le’Veon Bell exploded onto the scene in the first half of the season, collecting 549 yards and eight rushing touchdowns, including a 141-yard effort in the season opener against Western Michigan, the most rushing yards ever by a Spartan in their collegiate debut. Bell closed his first regular season with 592 yards rushing and was named to the ESPN.com and Rivals.com All-Big Ten Freshman Team. Sophomore Larry Caper, the team’s leading rusher in 2009, was also a regular in the playing rotation.Prior to his arrival in East Lansing, Salem led Augustana College to back-to-back 8-4 records and consecutive trips to the Mineral Water Bowl in 2008-09. The eight wins matched the school single-season record. In its first two seasons as members of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, Augustana finished fourth and tied for third, respectively, in the final standings and had 10 players earn South Division first-team all-conference honors. After getting off to a 3-0 start in 2009, the Vikings made their first appearance in the American Football Coaches Association Division II Top 25 since 1989. Augustana finished fifth in the NSIC in total offense last season, averaging 400.9 yards per game. In 2008, Augustana won six of its last eight games, including a 37-16 victory over Missouri Western State in the Mineral Water Bowl in Excelsior Springs, Mo., as the Vikings rushed for 281 yards and five touchdowns against the Griffons.In his first season as head coach in 2005, Salem guided Augustana to a 6-5 record – the program’s first winning season in three years. Prior to being promoted to head coach, he spent two seasons as an assistant coach under Jim Heinitz, serving as quarterbacks coach in 2003 and offensive coordinator in 2004. Before returning to his alma mater in 2003, Salem coached the quarterbacks at O’Gorman High School in Sioux Falls, S.D., during the 2002 season. He previously spent three years as passing game and recruiting coordinator at South Dakota (1999-2001) and two seasons as offensive and recruiting coordinator at Luther College (1997-98) in Decorah, Iowa. From 1994-95, he served as a graduate assistant under George Perles and Nick Saban at Michigan State, working with the quarterbacks and wide receivers. For Salem’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com

BRAD SALEM RUNNING BACKS FIRST SEASON



THE STATEN FILEYEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Fourth. Joined staff on Nov. 30, 2006, from Cincinnati.PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College – Graduate assistant coach at Miami-Ohio (2001); graduate assistant coach at Ohio State (2002-03); tight ends/tackles and recruiting coordinator at Cincinnati (2004-06).EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Miami-Ohio in 2001.PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College – Four-year starter as a defensive tackle at Miami-Ohio (1989-92). Professional – Spent parts of two seasons in the National Football League, with the Cincinnati Bengals (1993) and New England Patriots (1993-94). POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach – 2003 Fiesta, 2004 Fiesta, 2004 Fort Worth, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl.

Mark Staten, who adds a mix of professional playing experience with a solid coaching background, is in his fourth season as tight ends/tackles coach and recruiting coordinator at Michigan State. Staten oversees two of the most talented tight ends in the Big Ten, in senior Charlie Gantt and junior Brian Linthicum. Gantt, who was a second-team All-Big Ten pick by the media, has 22 receptions for 261 yards and two touchdowns this season. He was an honorable mention All-American by SI.com and was named to the midseason watch list for the Mackey Award, which is awarded to the nation’s top tight end. For his career, Gantt ranks sixth among Spartan tight ends with 911 receiving yards to go along with his 63

catches, including nine touchdowns. Prior to this season, Gantt had earned honorable mention All-Big Ten accolades both in 2008 and 2009.A transfer from Clemson, Linthicum was on the preseason watch list for the Mackey Award, as Michigan State was the only school in the country to have two tight ends on the list. He has recorded 17 catches for 202 yards and one touchdown this season and has caught 37 passes for 468 yards in his two-year Spartan career.Staten also works with the tackles, and his mentoring of D.J. Young paid dividends this season as Young moved from right tackle to left tackle. A second-team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches, Young and left guard Joel Foreman anchored an offensive line that ranked fifth in the Big Ten and 40th nationally in rushing, averaging 168.8 ypg. In 2009, four Spartan tight ends combined for 56 receptions, 780 receiving yards and eight touchdown catches. The group was led by Gantt, who earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors for the second straight year following his 22-catch, 348-yard performance as a junior. In addition to coaching the tight ends, Staten’s work with the offensive line helped the unit allow the fewest amount of sacks in the Big Ten (14). As recruiting coordinator, Staten helped put together a 2009 recruiting class that analysts ranked among the nation’s Top 25 (MaxPreps/Tom Lemming No. 12, PrepStar No. 15, Rivals.com No. 17 and Scouts, Inc. No. 21). The Spartans followed that effort with another stellar class in 2010 that was ranked among the nation’s Top 30 (MaxPreps/Tom Lemming No. 22, Rivals.com No. 29). In 2008, Staten’s offensive line unit helped pave the way for Javon Ringer, the nation’s fourth-leading rusher and consensus first-team All-American. Under Staten’s tutelage, right tackle Jesse Miller earned his first career Big Ten honors, garnering second-team accolades from the league’s media. Staten played an instrumental role in helping the Spartan offensive line become one of the best units in the Big Ten in 2007. He tutored left tackle Pete Clifford, who went on to earn second-team All-Big Ten honors. With the tight end position playing more of a prominent role in MSU’s new offensive system, Staten also helped Kellen Davis have his most productive year as a Spartan. Davis, a fifth-round NFL Draft pick by the Chicago Bears, recorded career highs in receptions (32), receiving yards (513) and touchdowns (6) as a senior. Davis is currently in his third season playing for the Bears.The Spartans have had a tight end earn postseason recognition from the Big Ten all four years under Staten, and three of those years a tackle on the offensive line has garnered conference honors.Following the 2006 regular season, Staten was one of eight assistant coaches to follow head coach Mark Dantonio from Cincinnati to East Lansing.For Staten’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.

MARK STATEN TIGHT ENDS/TACKLES FOURTH SEASON

In his role as linebackers coach over the last four seasons, Mike Tressel has mentored Greg Jones and Eric Gordon, two of the top linebackers in the nation. Jones and Gordon, who have each started 39 consecutive games at linebacker, have combined for 784 tackles in their careers, more than any other active duo in the FBS.A back-to-back first-team consensus All-American, Jones leads the Spartans in tackles (98), forced fumbles (3) and quarterback hurries (6) and ranks second in tackles for loss (8 for 18 yards). He also is just the seventh player in program history to receive first-team All-Big Ten honors three times.A model of consistency, Jones has led the team in tackles in 30 of the last 38 games and is attempting to become only the second player in MSU history to

lead the Spartans in tackles for four-straight seasons (linebacker Dan Bass, 1976-79). The Cincinnati, Ohio, native has started 45 of 51 career games and ranks among MSU’s all-time leaders in tackles for loss (second with 44.5), tackles (third with 457) and sacks (sixth with 16.5). Jones became the first Spartan to win Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year accolades after collecting 154 tackles in 2009, the most in the conference and third nationally. He was rated the No. 1 linebacker in the nation by CollegeFootballNews.com and earned the Linebacker Trophy (Linebacker of the Year) by the College Football Performance Awards. Gordon, who was named second-team All-Big Ten by the coaches and media, has improved his productivity every season and is on pace to set a career high in tackles his senior year. After earning All-Big Ten Freshman honors in 2007, he ranked 13th in the conference as a sophomore with 85 tackles, then compiled 92 as a junior last season, totaling 11th most in the Big Ten. This season, Gordon is 11th in the Big Ten with 88 tackles (7.3 avg.). Gordon has started more games (48) than any player in Spartan history, as he surpassed Chris Baker’s previous record of 47 in the regular-season finale at Penn State. He ranks 10th in the MSU record books with 29 tackles for loss and 13th with 329 tackles.Tressel also oversees a successful special teams unit that has been one of the best in the Big Ten since his arrival. Senior Aaron Bates leads the Big Ten and ranks 10th in the nation with his 45.2-yard average, Keshawn Martin ranks first in the conference and 11th nationally in punt returns (14.2 avg.), and sophomore Dan Conroy earned first-team All-Big Ten honors after going 14-for-15 in field goals during his first year as the starting placekicker.Not only does the unit rank among the national leaders statistically, but it also delivers in the clutch. Four of the biggest plays during Michigan State’s Big Ten Championship season arrived on special teams, including: Bates’ 29-yard completion to Charlie Gantt on a fake field goal in overtime that won the game against Notre Dame; Martin’s 72-yard punt return for a touchdown that gave MSU the lead for good in the win over Wisconsin; Bates’ 21-yard pass to Bennie Fowler on a fake punt in the fourth quarter that sparked MSU’s comeback at Northwestern; and Denicos Allen’s blocked punt late in the fourth quarter against Purdue that led to the game-winning touchdown. Tressel arrived at Michigan State following the 2006 regular season, as he was one of eight assistants to follow Coach Dantonio to MSU from Cincinnati. For Tressel’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.

MIKE TRESSEL LINEBACKERS FOURTH SEASON

THE TRESSEL FILEYEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Fourth. Joined staff on Dec. 1, 2006, from Cincinnati.PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College – Graduate assistant coach at South Dakota (1996-97); offensive line coach (1998-2000) and offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach (2001) at Wartburg (Iowa) College; graduate assistant linebackers coach at Ohio State (2002-03); linebackers and special teams coach at Cincinnati (2004-06).EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Cornell (Iowa) College in 1996; master’s degree in sports administration at South Dakota in 1998.PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College – Four-year starter in the secondary at Cornell (Iowa) College (1992-95). POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach – 1999 NCAA Division III Playoffs, 2003 Fiesta Bowl, 2004 Fiesta Bowl, 2004 Fort Worth Bowl, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl.



Under the direction of Dave Warner the last four seasons, Spartan quarterbacks have been posting record numbers. In his second year as the starter, Kirk Cousins has blossomed his junior season and is having one of the finest statistical seasons in Michigan State history. An honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and media, Cousins finished the regular season among the Top 10 Spartan single-season leaders in completion percentage (68 percent – first), pass completions (216 – fourth), passing yards (2,705 – fourth) and touchdown passes (20 – tied for fourth). He also ranks fifth in the Big Ten and No. 19 in the NCAA Football Subdivision in passing efficiency with his 153.5 rating.Cousins plays his best when the game is on the line,

as his 173.0 second-half passing efficiency rating ranks No. 8 among all NCAA FBS quarterbacks. In the second half (24 quarters and overtime), he has connected on 71 percent (100-of-141) of his throws for 1,352 yards, 11 TDs and three interceptions.Earlier this season, Cousins tied a Michigan State record by throwing a touchdown pass in 16 consecutive games, and he also had one stretch of six consecutive 200-yard passing games. For his efforts, he was named one of 16 semifinalists for the Davey O’Brien Award, which is presented to the nation’s top quarterback. The two-time team captain, who owns a 16-8 record as a starter, is moving up the Michigan State career charts as well. He ranks fourth in total offense (5,663 yards) in MSU history, and sixth in touchdown passes (41), passing yards (5,695) and completions (446).In Cousins’ first year as a starter, the sophomore finished the 2009 season completing 60 percent of his passes for 2,680 yards and 19 touchdowns. His pass efficiency rating of 142.6 ranked third in the Big Ten and 25th nationally, while also ranking eighth in MSU single-season history. Warner also tutored Keith Nichol, who played significant minutes in his first season for the Green and White. Nichol threw for 764 yards and seven touchdowns while compiling a 143.2 quarterback rating. With their successful seasons, Cousins and Nichol combined to give Michigan State the No. 2 passing attack in the Big Ten Conference, averaging nearly 270 yards per game. The Spartans also ranked No. 1 in the league and 17th in the nation in passing efficiency with their 145.1 quarterback rating. MSU established a school record with 28 touchdown passes in 2009, and the 3,502 passing yards ranked second in the school record books. Warner mentored Brian Hoyer in 2007 and 2008, and Hoyer responded by becoming one of the most productive quarterbacks in Spartan history. Hoyer ranks among MSU’s career leaders in pass attempts (No. 2 at 896), passing yards (No. 3 with 6,159), pass completions (No. 3 at 500) and TD passes (No. 7 with 35). Warner also developed Hoyer’s game management skills, as the senior captain accumulated a 16-11 record and led the Spartans to back-to-back bowl appearances. After signing a free agent contract in April 2009, Hoyer has worked his way into the back-up quarterback role for the New England Patriots the past two seasons.Warner has been a quarterbacks coach and/or offensive coordinator or passing game coordinator for 21 of his previous 26 seasons as a college assistant. For Warner’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.

THE WARNER FILEYEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Fourth. Joined the staff on Dec. 1, 2006, from Cincinnati.PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College – Graduate assistant at Syracuse (1982-83); running backs coach (1984-85) and quarterbacks coach (1986-87) at Kent State; quarterbacks coach at Kansas (1988-96); quarterbacks coach at Bucknell (1997); passing game coordinator at Wyoming (1998); offensive coordinator at Connecticut (1999-2000); passing game coordinator at Houston (2001-02); wide receivers coach at Southern Miss (2003-04); quarterbacks coach at Cincinnati (2006). EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in speech communications from Syracuse in 1982; master’s degree in physical education from Syracuse in 1984. PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College – Three-year letterwinner as a quarterback at Syracuse (1979-81). POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Player – 1979 Independence Bowl. Coach – 1992 Aloha Bowl, 1995 Aloha Bowl, 2003 Liberty Bowl, 2004 New Orleans Bowl, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl.

DAVE WARNER QUARTERBACKS FOURTH SEASON

Ken Mannie enters his 16th year as Michigan State’s head strength and conditioning coach for football, while additionally directing and overseeing the strength and conditioning programs for all men’s and women’s sports. His “Fourth Quarter” offseason conditioning program has been a significant reason for Michigan State’s success in the Coach Mark Dantonio era, as the Spartans have earned four consecutive bowl bids.Mannie is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa), the National Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (NSCA) and holds an honorary certification with the International Association of Resistance Trainers (IART). In May 2002 at its annual conference in Salt Lake City, the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association awarded Mannie the title of Master

Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC) in recognition of his credentials, professional contributions, mentorship, expertise, and longevity in the field. He is also a professional member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), and the American Association for Health Education (AAHE).In both 2006 and 2007, Mannie was named to Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers in recognition for his numerous and ongoing educational efforts in the field of strength and conditioning and in bringing awareness to the anabolic drug abuse problem in sports. He has been recognized and is widely-published on his adamant stance against performance-enhancing drugs.In June, 2007, the Varsity S Club inducted him as an honorary member.He has written over 300 articles and four book chapters on the various aspects of strength/conditioning, speed/power development, sports nutrition, motivation, athletics, and the anabolic drug abuse issue. Since 2000, Mannie has written the monthly column “Powerline” for Coach and Athletic Director, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious coaching publication. He is also a frequent contributor to the Championship Performance newsletter.He also serves on the advisory boards for the National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA), the information-based Athletic Strength and Power (ASAP) website, and the Ultimate Strength and Conditioning website.Mannie has coached numerous All-Americans, as well as a host of players who went on to have highly successful NFL careers.Additionally, he has served as a consultant to several NFL teams on training equipment, program design, and the organization and administration of testing protocols.Prior to his arrival at Michigan State, Mannie spent nine years in a similar capacity at the University of Toledo (1985-94). He worked for Nick Saban in 1990 when the Rockets won a share of the Mid-American Conference title and finished 9-2.He served as a graduate assistant along with Mark Dantonio at Ohio State in 1984, working with the Buckeyes’ Big Ten championship football team.For Mannie’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.

KEN MANNIE HEAD STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH 16TH SEASON

THE MANNIE FILEYEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: 16th. Joined staff on Dec. 8, 1994, from Toledo.PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College — Graduate assistant at Ohio State (1984); head strength and conditioning coach at Toledo (1985-94). Also coached and taught at the high school level for ten years.EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in health and physical education from Akron in 1974; master’s degree in health and physical education with an emphasis in exercise science from Ohio State in 1985.PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College — Three-year letterman and two-year starter at offensive guard at Akron (1971-73).BOWL EXPERIENCE: Coach — 1985 Rose Bowl, 1995 Independence Bowl, 1996 Sun Bowl, 1997 Aloha Bowl, 2000 Florida Citrus Bowl, 2001 Silicon Valley Football Classic, 2003 Alamo Bowl, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl.



THE HOKE FILEYEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Sixth. Joined staff on April 26, 2004, from Appalachian State.PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College — assistant track and field coach at UNC Wilmington (1991); assistant strength and conditioning coach at Appalachian State (1992-95); assistant strength and conditioning coach at Texas Tech (1995-96); assistant strength and conditioning coach at Appalachian State (1996-1998); head strength and conditioning coach at Appalachian State (1999-2003).EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in physical education from UNC Wilmington in 1990; master’s degree in exercise science from Appalachian State in 1993.PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College — Lettered in track and field at UNC Wilmington (1990).POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach — 1998 NCAA I-AA playoffs, 1999 NCAA I-AA playoffs, 2000 NCAA I-AA playoffs, 2001 NCAA I-AA playoffs, 2002 NCAA I-AA playoffs, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl.

Tommy Hoke is in his seventh year as associate head strength and conditioning coach at Michigan State. He was recently named a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC) in May 2010 by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa), which is the highest honor given to a strength and conditioning professional.Along with Coach Mannie, Hoke has been instrumental in coordinating the “Fourth Quarter” offseason conditioning program that has been one of the key reasons for MSU’s success in the Coach Mark Dantonio era.Hoke came to Michigan State following eight seasons at Appalachian State (1996-2003), including three years as an assistant before being promoted to head strength and conditioning coach in 1999 by head football coach Jerry Moore. In his role as head

strength and conditioning coach, he organized workouts for Appalachian State’s 20 varsity sports.A certified strength and conditioning specialist, Hoke played an integral part in helping Appalachian State football to a combined record of 67-30 (.691) from 1996-2003, including a 48-16 record (.750) in Southern Conference games. The Mountaineers made five-straight appearances in the NCAA I-AA playoffs from 1998-2002. During his tenure, 13 Appalachian State players were invited to National Football League training camps.Prior to his second stint at Appalachian State, Hoke spent one year as assistant strength and conditioning coach at Texas Tech (1995-96) where he worked primarily with the Red Raiders’ men’s basketball, women’s soccer, softball and track and field programs while assisting football.Hoke first arrived on the Appalachian State campus in 1992, working for four years as assistant strength and conditioning coach (1992-95).He began his coaching career as an assistant track and field coach at UNC Wilmington in 1991.A native of Durham, N.C., Hoke lettered in track and field at UNC Wilmington, competing in the javelin and shot put in 1990. He also participated in soccer in 1986.For Hoke’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.

TOMMY HOKE ASSOCIATE HEAD STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH SEVENTH SEASON

Tim Allen, who previously worked together with Spartan head coach Mark Dantonio and quarterbacks coach Dave Warner at Kansas in the early 1990s, is in his third season as director of football operations at Michigan State. Allen oversees the day-to-day operations and budget of the football program. His duties include coordinating team travel, bowl game preparations, future scheduling and facility updates to the Skandalaris Football Center. In addition, Allen serves as the summer football camp director and is Coach Dantonio’s liaison to the equipment staff, training room, video department, field maintenance and all athletic administration. Allen previously spent 19 seasons on Glen Mason’s coaching staff at Kansas (1988-96) and Minnesota (1997-2006).

Allen came to Michigan State following 10 years at Minnesota where he served as assistant athletics director for football operations. During his tenure, the Golden Gophers made seven postseason bowl appearances, including five straight trips from 2002-06, and finished ranked among the nation’s Top 25 on two occasions (1999: ESPN/USA TODAY No. 17 and Associated Press No. 18; 2003: No. 17 ESPN/USA TODAY and AP No. 20). From 1999-2005, Minnesota averaged better than seven wins per season (50 total). Allen previously spent 11 seasons at Kansas, first as a defensive graduate assistant in 1986 before being promoted to administrative assistant for football operations in 1987. He was retained when Mason became the Jayhawks’ head coach in 1988. During his stint in Lawrence, Allen was part of one of college football’s most dramatic turnarounds as Kansas recorded a pair of Aloha Bowl victories (1992 over BYU and 1995 over UCLA) and two Top 25 finishes (1992: AP No. 22 and United Press International No. 23; 1995: No. 9 AP and No. 10 UPI). While at Kansas, he served as the academic liaison for football and organized the on-campus recruiting efforts in addition to his other football operations duties. From 1982-85, he worked as an assistant football coach (wide receivers, 1982-83; defensive backs/special teams coordinator, 1984-85) and admissions counselor at his alma mater, Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas. In October 2003, Allen and members of the 1984 Threshers’ football team that posted an undefeated regular-season record (9-0) en route to winning the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) championship and finishing second in the NAIA Division II final rankings were inducted into the Bethel College Athletic Hall of Fame. A native of Seneca, Kansas, Allen earned two letters as a wide receiver and was elected team captain as a senior at Bethel College. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in health, physical education and recreation from Bethel College in 1986. For Allen’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.

THE ALLEN FILEYEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Third. Joined staff on June 13, 2008, from Minnesota.PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College – Wide receivers coach (1982-83) and defensive backs coach/special teams coordinator (1984-85) at Bethel College; defensive graduate assistant (1986), administrative assistant for football operations (1987) and director of football operations (1988-96) at Kansas; assistant athletics director for football operations at Minnesota (1997-2006).EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in health, physical education and recreation from Bethel College in 1986.PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College – Two-year letterman as a wide receiver at Bethel College.POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach – 1984 NAIA Division II playoffs, 1992 Aloha Bowl, 1995 Aloha Bowl, 1999 Sun Bowl, 2000 MicronPC.com Bowl, 2002 Music City Bowl, 2003 Sun Bowl, 2004 Music City Bowl, 2005 Music City Bowl, 2006 Insight Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl.

TIM ALLEN DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS THIRD SEASON



Former Spartan assistant coach Dino Folino is in his ninth year as director of personnel/player development and relations at Michigan State.Folino’s responsibilities include coordinating football student-athlete housing and summer jobs program, high school coaches clinics and football fantasy camp. In addition, he serves as the football office’s liaison to National Football League scouts, student-athlete support services, sports marketing department, MSU Football Players Association and Michigan High School Football Coaches Association.Prior to accepting a position in athletics administration, he spent 27 years in the college coaching ranks. Folino returned to Michigan State following four years at Vanderbilt (1998-2001), where he coached the secondary and served as defensive coordinator under Woody Widenhofer.He worked one season as a defensive coordinator at

Alma College (1997) and two years as the defensive backs coach at Albion College (1995-96).Folino previously spent seven years as the secondary coach at Michigan State (1988-94) under George Perles. During his tenure, the Spartans made four bowl appearances (1989 Gator, 1989 Aloha, 1990 Sun and 1993 Liberty) and won a share of the 1990 Big Ten championship. In 1994, Michigan State led the Big Ten in passing defense (103.1 rating). In addition, Folino coached three first-team All-Big Ten selections: safety John Miller (1987-88), safety Harlon Barnett (1989) and cornerback Demetrice Martin (1994). Barnett, who now serves as secondary coach under fourth-year Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio, also earned first-team All-America honors from The Sporting News in 1989.His college coaching credits also include stops at Rice (1986-87), Penn (1985), Pittsburgh (1981-84), Cincinnati (1977-80), New Hampshire (1976) and Ohio State (1974-75). During his stint under Jackie Sherrill at Pittsburgh, the Panthers finished ranked in The Associated Press Top 25 three-straight years (No. 4 in 1981, No. 10 in 1982 and No. 18 in 1983) while earning trips to the 1982 Sugar, 1983 Cotton and 1984 Fiesta Bowls. Folino began his coaching career as a graduate assistant under legendary Coach Woody Hayes at Ohio State, where the Buckeyes won two-straight Big Ten championships in 1974-75 and made back-to-back Rose Bowl appearances (1975-76).A three-year football letterman (1968-70), Folino earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Villanova in 1971. He received a master’s degree in educational administration from Ohio State in 1975.For Folino’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com.

DINO FOLINO DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL/PLAYER DEVELOPMENT & RELATIONS NINTH SEASON

THE FOLINO FILEYEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: 16th overall. Rejoined staff in 2002.PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE: College - Graduate assistant at Ohio State (1974-75); defensive backs coach at New Hampshiire (1976); defensive backs coach at Cincinnati (1977-80); defensive backs coach at Pittsburgh (1981-84); defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach at Pennsylvania (1985-86); defensive backs coach at Rice (1986-87); defensive backs coach at Michigan State (1988-94); defensive backs at Albion College (1995-96); defensive coordinator at Alma (1997); defensive backs coach and defensive coordinator at Vanderbilt (1998-2001).EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in education from Villanova in 1971; master’s degree in educational administration from Ohio State in 1975.PLAYING EXPERIENCE: College – Three-year starter at safety for Villanova.POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: Coach – 1975 Rose Bowl, 1976 Rose Bowl, 1976 NCAA Division II Playoffs, 1982 Sugar Bowl, 1983 Cotton Bowl, 1984 Fiesta Bowl, 1989 Gator Bowl, 1989 Aloha Bowl, 1990 Sun Bowl, 1993 Liberty Bowl, 1996 NCAA Division III Playoffs, 2003 Alamo Bowl, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl.

Brad Lunsford is in his fourth year as a full-time member of the Spartan football staff as director of executive football operations.Lunsford’s primary responsibilities include coordinating team travel, preseason camp, training table and food services as well as administrative oversight over all practice sessions.In addition, he supervises the comp ticket program for MSU players during the regular season and postseason; develops all administrative manuals for the program; plus assists in planning the yearly calendar as well as camps and clinics.Lunsford also organizes and coordinates all day-to-day football-related activities for head coach Mark Dantonio and serves as the football office’s liaison to the athletic communications staff.Lunsford spent one year at Delaware State, serving

as the school’s first director of football operations. In his dual role as assistant athletics director, he oversaw all operations of the Hornet program in 2006, managing day-to-day administrative tasks while arranging team travel and scheduling.Prior to spending the 2006 season at Delaware State, Lunsford worked for five years in the Michigan State football office. From September 2000 to May 2004, he was the assistant to the recruiting coordinator, managing all mailings for high school and junior college film requests, maintaining the program’s recruiting database and organizing a nationwide recruiting board. In 2003, he was employed by Palace Sports and Entertainment in Auburn Hills, Mich., as a basketball operations intern for the WNBA’s Detroit Shock.Upon earning his bachelor’s degree in public policy from Michigan State in May 2004, Lunsford changed roles and was promoted to assistant director of football operations. Serving in a graduate assistant capacity for the 2004 and 2005 seasons, he helped former Assistant Athletics Director/Director of Football Operations Mike Vollmar in all administrative duties, including recruiting functions, team travel and managing and training student administrative and recruiting aides.For Lunsford’s complete bio, please visit msuspartans.com

BRAD LUNSFORD DIRECTOR OF EXECUTIVE FOOTBALL OPERATIONS FOURTH SEASON

THE LUNSFORD FILEYEARS AT MICHIGAN STATE: Fourth on full-time staff as director of executive football operations.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: College – Assistant to the recruiting coordinator at Michigan State (2000-03); assistant director of football operations at Michigan State (2004-05); assistant athletics director/director of football operations at Delaware State (2006).EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in public policy from Michigan State in 2004; master’s degree in sports administration from Michigan State in 2005.POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE: 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2009 Capital One Bowl, 2010 Alamo Bowl, 2011 Capital One Bowl.



GRADUATE ASSISTANTS/SUPPORT STAFF

BOB KNICKERBOCKER ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR

SALLY NOGLE ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER

JEFF MONROE ASSISTANT ATHLETICS DIRECTOR/HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER

CINDY MEJORADO OFFICE ASSISTANT

SIMONE LAVOIE SPORT OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

PAM HENNING ASSISTANT COACHES SECRETARY

TOM SHEPARD FOOTBALL VIDEO COORDINATOR

DYLAN MARINEZ ASSISTANT EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR

MATT HARPER FOOTBALL VIDEO COORDINATOR

NICK SIATRAS VIDEO INTERN/DEFENSE

ZAK WILLIS GRADUATE ASSISTANT/ OFFENSE

RANDY GILLON SPEED COACH

ARCHIE COLLINS GRADUATE ASSISTANT/ DEFENSE

MATT MUELLER OPERATIONS/RECRUITING

JEFF DUVENDECK VIDEO INTERN/OFFENSE


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SPARTAN BOWL HISTORYMichigan State football teams have appeared in 20 postseason bowl games, including eight New Year’s Day games. The Spartans are 7-13 (.350) in bowl games.• The Spartans will be appearing in their fourth-straight bowl game when they face Alabama in the 2011 Capital One Bowl. The four-game bowl streak matches the longest in school history (1988 Rose, 1989 Gator, 1989 Aloha, 1990 John Hancock). • Mark Dantonio is the first coach in Michigan State history to earn a postsea-son bowl bid in each of his first four seasons. • Michigan State’s 37-34 win over No. 10 Florida in the 2000 Florida Citrus Bowl marked its first New Year’s Day bowl victory since the 1988 Rose Bowl and ended a four-game losing streak in postseason play.• Seven of Michigan State’s last eight bowl opponents have been ranked in The Associated Press Top 25, including No. 15 Alabama, No. 16 Georgia in the 2009 Capital One Bowl, No. 14 Boston College in the 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, No. 22 Nebraska in the 2003 Alamo Bowl, No. 20 Fresno State in the 2001 Silicon Valley Football Classic, No. 10 Florida in the 2000 Florida Citrus Bowl and No. 21 Washington in the 1997 Aloha Bowl.• During his 12-year tenure (1983-94), George Perles took Michigan State to seven bowl games, including four straight trips from 1987-90 (1988 Rose, 1989 Gator, 1989 Aloha and 1990 Sun).• Michigan State has made four appearances in the Rose Bowl, posting a 3-1 record. The Spartans defeated UCLA in 1954 and 1956, and USC in 1988.

Year Date Bowl Opponent Result Score1938 Jan. 1 Orange Auburn L 0-61954 Jan. 1 Rose UCLA W 28-201956 Jan. 1 Rose UCLA W 17-141966 Jan. 2 Rose UCLA L 12-141984 Dec. 22 Cherry Army L 6-101985 Dec. 31 All-American Georgia Tech L 14-171988 Jan. 1 Rose USC W 20-171989 Jan. 1 Gator Georgia L 27-341989 Dec. 25 Aloha Hawaii W 33-131990 Dec. 31 Sun USC W 17-161993 Dec. 28 Liberty Louisville L 7-181995 Dec. 29 Independence LSU L 26-451996 Dec. 31 Sun Stanford L 0-381997 Dec. 25 Aloha Washington L 23-512000 Jan. 1 Citrus Florida W 37-342001 Dec. 31 Silicon Valley Fresno State W 44-352003 Dec. 29 Alamo Nebraska L 3-172007 Dec. 28 Champs Sports Boston College L 21-242009 Jan. 1 Capital One Georgia L 12-242010 Jan. 2 Alamo Texas Tech L 31-41

BOWL SCORECARD

Michigan State battled Georgia in the 2009 Capital One Bowl.

BILLY BURGHARDT STRENGTH & CONDITIONING GRADUATE ASSISTANT

NICK RUFFING STRENGTH & CONDITIONING GRADUATE ASSISTANT

REED SCHUITEMA FOOTBALL OPERATIONS GRADUATE ASSISTANT

Keshawn Martin accounted for 238 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns against Texas Tech in the 2010 Valero Alamo Bowl. Martin scored on a 48-yard reception from Kirk Cousins in the second quarter and completed an 8-yard TD pass to Blair White in the third quarter.

SPARTAN BOWL HISTORY


Bowl Appearances: 20Record in Bowl Games: 7-13Alamo Bowl ................................................................................................ 0-12003 / Nebraska 17, MSU 32010 / Texas Tech 41, MSU 31

All-American .............................................................................................. 0-11985 / Georgia Tech 17, MSU 14

Aloha ........................................................................................................... 1-11989 / MSU 33, Hawaii 141997 / Washington 51, MSU 23

Capital One ................................................................................................. 1-12000 / MSU 37, Florida 342009 / Georgia 24, MSU 12

Champs Sports .......................................................................................... 0-12007 / Boston College 24, MSU 21

Cherry ......................................................................................................... 0-11984 / Army 10, MSU 6

Gator ........................................................................................................... 0-11989 / Georgia 34, MSU 27

Independence ............................................................................................ 0-11995 / LSU 45, MSU 26

Liberty ......................................................................................................... 0-11993 / Louisville 18, MSU 7

Orange ........................................................................................................ 0-11938 / Auburn 6, MSU 0

Rose ............................................................................................................ 3-11954 / MSU 28, UCLA 201956 / MSU 17, UCLA 141966 / UCLA 14, MSU 121988 / MSU 20, USC 17

Silicon Valley Classic ................................................................................ 1-02001 / MSU 44, Fresno State 35

Sun Bowl .................................................................................................... 1-11990 / MSU 17, USC 161996 / Stanford 38, MSU 0

BOWL BREAKDOWN

Paul Edinger kicked a 39-yard field goal as time expired to give No. 9 Michigan State a 37-34 victory over No. 10 Florida in the 2000 Citrus Bowl.

Michigan State defeated USC, 20-17, in the 1988 Rose Bowl.

T.J. Duckett rushed for a Spartan bowl-record 184 yards vs. Fresno State in the 2001 Silicon Valley Football Classic.

Michigan State defeated six bowl teams during the regular season, including a 34-24 victory over Wisconsin Oct. 2 at Spartan Stadium. B.J. Cunningham’s touchdown catch on fourth-and-goal late in the fourth quarter sealed the victory against the Badgers.

The Spartans clinched a share of the Big Ten Championship with their 28-22 victory at Penn State in the regular-season finale. It marked MSU’s first win in State College since 1965.

Greg Jones is only the fourth Spartan in pro-gram history to earn consensus first-team All-America honors twice in his career.

Down 28-13 in the fourth quarter, Michigan State outscored Purdue 22-3 in the final 15 minutes to come back and defeat the Boil-ermakers on Senior Day in Spar-tan Stadium, 35-31. Denicos Allen blocked a punt that set up MSU’s game-winning touchdown, a Kirk Cousins run from 3 yards out.

Mark Dell had two touchdown receptions at Northwestern as the Spartans rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat the Wildcats, 35-27.

2010 BIG TEN CHAMPIONS9/4: WESTERN MICHIGAN (W, 38-14)9/11: vs. Florida Atlantic (W, 30-17)9/18: NOTRE DAME (W, 34-31, OT)9/25: NORTHERN COLORADO (W, 45-7)10/2: WISCONSIN (W, 34-24)10/9: at Michigan (W, 34-17)

10/16: ILLINOIS (W, 26-6)10/23: at Northwestern (W, 35-27)10/30: at Iowa (L, 37-6)11/6: MINNESOTA (W, 31-8)11/20: PURDUE (W, 35-31)11/27: at Penn State (W, 28-22)

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