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FIRST-AND-10 –• No. 14/14 Michigan State plays host to Maryland on Saturday, Nov. 14 at noon in Spartan Stadium. The game will be televised nationally on ESPN2. The Spartans (8-1) suffered their first loss of the season last Saturday at Nebraska, 39-38, and are tied for second in the Big Ten East standings at 4-1. Maryland (2-7, 0-5 Big Ten) has lost six in a row after falling at home to Wisconsin last Saturday, 31-24.

• Saturday’s game marks the first meeting between Michigan State and Maryland in East Lansing since 1950 and is just the seventh overall in series history. MSU leads the overall series, 5-1, including a 37-15 win last season in College Park, Maryland, in the first Big Ten matchup between the two schools. Although MSU leads the series in Spartan Stadium, 3-1, the Terrapins won the last meeting, 34-7, on Oct. 7, 1950.

• Under Mark Dantonio, Michigan State has produced a 49-12 record (.803) in home games since 2007, including a 15-game winning streak and a 12-game winning streak, which rank second and tied for third, respectively, in Spartan Stadium history. MSU currently has a six-game winning streak in Spartan Stadium. MSU is 34-6 (.850) at home since 2010 and 18-1 (.947) since 2013.

• Fifth-year senior quarterback Connor Cook, the winningest quarterback in school history, owns a 31-4 record (.886) as the starter, including a 20-2 (.909) mark against Big Ten opponents. The 31 wins are second most among active starting quarterbacks in the NCAA FBS (Stanford’s Kevin Hogan with 32) and the .886 winning percentage is No. 1. Cook is a finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and is a semifinalist for both the Davey O’Brien Award (nation’s best quarterback) and the Maxwell Award (college player of the year). Cook ranks among the Big Ten leaders in touchdown passes (first with 21), passing efficiency (first with 149.3 rating), passing (second with 267.2 ypg.), and total offense (third with 275.0 ypg.). He became MSU’s all-time leader in touchdown passes after throwing four in the Nebraska game; he has 68 overall (Kirk Cousins threw 66 from 2008-11). Cook has thrown for more than 300 yards in a school-record four consecutive games (367 vs. Rutgers; 328 vs. Michigan; career-high 398 vs. Indiana; 335 vs. Nebraska).

• Senior wide receiver Aaron Burbridge is making a strong case to become the second Spartan in a row to be named the Big Ten Receiver of the Year (Tony Lippett, 2014). Burbridge is just 6 yards away from reaching the 1,000-yard milestone for the season, as he leads the Big Ten and ranks 11th in the NCAA FBS with 994 receiving yards. Burbridge also ranks first in the Big Ten and 14th in the FBS in receptions (6.9 pg; 62) and eighth in the FBS in receiving yards per game (110.4 ypg.). His six TDs are tied for third most in the conference. Burbridge has recorded four straight 100-yard games and seven overall this season, one shy of the MSU single-season record (B.J. Cunningham, eight, 2011).

SCHEDULES & SCOREBOARDS

MICHIGAN STATE (8-1, 4-1 Big Ten)Sept. 4 at Western Michigan (ESPNU) W, 37-24Sept. 12 No. 7/5 OREGON (ABC) W, 31-28Sept. 19 AIR FORCE (ABC) W, 35-21Sept. 26 CENTRAL MICHIGAN (BTN) W, 30-10Oct. 3 PURDUE (HC/ESPN2) W, 24-21Oct. 10 at Rutgers (BTN) W, 31-24Oct. 17 at Michigan (ESPN) W, 27-23Oct. 24 INDIANA (ABC) W, 52-26Nov. 7 at Nebraska (ESPN) L, 38-39Nov. 14 MARYLAND (ESPN2) 12 p.m.Nov. 21 at Ohio State TBANov. 28 PENN STATE TBA MARYLAND (2-7, 0-5 Big Ten)Sept. 5 RICHMOND W, 50-21Sept. 12 BOWLING GREEN L, 27-48Sept. 19 USF W, 35-17Sept. 26 at West Virginia L, 6-45Oct. 3 No. 22/RV MICHIGAN L, 0-28Oct. 10 at No. 1/1 Ohio State L, 28-49Oct. 24 vs. PENN STATE L, 30-31Oct. 31 at No. 10/11 Iowa L, 15-31Nov. 7 WISCONSIN L, 24-31Nov. 14 at No. 14/14 Michigan State 12 p.m.Nov. 21 INDIANA TBANov. 28 at Rutgers TBA• All times listed – Eastern. Rankings – AP/Coaches

MEDIA COVERAGETV: ESPN2Play-by-Play: Beth MowinsAnalyst: Anthony Becht Sideline: Paul Carcaterra

RADIO: SPARTAN SPORTS NETWORKPlay-by-Play: George BlahaAnalyst: Jason StrayhornSideline: Keith NicholBroadcast Host: Will TiemanWebsite: SpartanSportsNetwork.comMobile: SSN 24/7 App (iOS, Android)Satellite: Ch. 136 (Sirius); Ch. 195 (XM)Flagship Stations: Lansing: WMMQ (94.9 FM)/WJIM (1240 AM); Detroit: WJR (760 AM)Affiliates: 35 affiliates listed at SpartanSportsNetwork.com

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NO. 14/14 MICHIGAN STATE (8-1, 4-1) VS. MARYLAND (2-7, 0-5)

Date ........................................... Saturday, Nov. 14Kickoff .............................................. 12 p.m. EDTLocation ................................. East Lansing, Mich.Stadium ....................... Spartan Stadium (75,005)Surface ........................................... Natural GrassTV/Web .................................. ESPN2/WatchESPNLive Stats ..........Gametracker (msuspartans.com)Tickets ...........................................msuspartans.comAll-Time Series .............................MSU leads, 5-1Last Meeting ....MSU 37, UMD 15 (Nov. 15, 2014)Current Series Streak .............. 1 by MSU (2014-)

Head Coach Mark DantonioMSU Record 83-32 (9th year)Overall Record 101-49 (12th year)Record vs. Maryland 1-0

Head Coach (interim) Mike LocksleyMaryland Record 0-3 (1st year)Overall Record 2-29 (4th year)Record vs. MSU 0-0

6 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS• 8 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS • 2015 COTTON BOWL CHAMPIONS • 2014 ROSE BOWL CHAMPIONSMICHIGAN STATE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS • 534 BIRCH ROAD • Z-22 BRESLIN CENTER • EAST LANSING, MICH. 48824

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2015 SPARTAN FOOTBALL GAME NOTES

2015 MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL • GAME 10 VS. MARYLAND

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• MSU has been ranked in the AP Poll for a school-record 36 consecutive weeks, dating back to Oct. 27, 2013 (previous record: 34 weeks from Sept. 19, 2010 to Sept. 23, 2012). For 27 of those 36 weeks, MSU has been ranked in the Top 10.

• Although Michigan State had its 12-game winning streak – tied for the third-longest in school history – snapped last Saturday at Nebraska, the Spartans have won 32 of their last 36 games since the beginning of the 2013 season, third most in the NCAA FBS during the time span. Mark Dantonio is the only Spartan head coach to have two separate 11-game winning streaks (won 11 straight in 2013-14).

• Mark Dantonio won his 100th career game as a head coach in the 27-23 triumph over Michigan on Oct. 17. Dantonio was 18-17 in three seasons at Cincinnati and is 83-32 in his ninth season at Michigan State. He is the second-winningest coach in MSU history (Duffy Daugherty: 109).

• Michigan State has won 21 of its last 23 games against Big Ten opponents, dating back to the 2012 regular-season fi nale, including 16 wins by double-fi gures.

• MSU’s 61 wins since 2010 are seventh most among NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision teams and most in the Big Ten during that same period. The Spartans are assured of their sixth consecutive winning season in 2015, a fi rst for the program since 1985-90. MSU has won 61 of its last 76 games (61-15; .803), dating back to the beginning of the 2010 season. In addition, the Spartans have won 34 of their last 38 games (.895), dating back to the 2012 regular-season fi nale. MSU has won 32 games since the beginning of 2013 (32-4 record), third most in the FBS during that period. The Spartans are bowl eligible for a school-record ninth straight year.

TEAM COMPARISONS – Michigan State MarylandBasic Offense Multiple MultipleBasic Defense Multiple 4-3 4-3Offensive Starters Returning 7 6Defensive Starters Returning 7 4Specialists Returning 3 2

AVERAGE HEIGHTS & WEIGHTS (STARTERS) – Michigan State MarylandOffensive Line & Tight End 6-4, 306 6-4, 292Offensive Backs & Wide Receivers 6-1, 217 6-0, 200Defensive Line 6-5, 281 6-2, 278Linebackers 6-1, 226 6-1, 233Defensive Backs 6-1, 201 5-9, 198

CLASS BREAKDOWN (STARTERS) –Michigan State Offense: 6 seniors, 4 juniors, 1 sophomoreMichigan State Defense: 5 seniors, 2 juniors, 2 sophomores, 2 freshmen Maryland Offense: 3 seniors, 5 juniors, 3 freshmenMaryland Defense: 4 seniors, 5 juniors, 2 sophomores

STAT LEADERS –Michigan State (after nine games):Rushing – LJ Scott (92 carries for 507 yards, 5.5 avg., 9 TDs)Passing – Connor Cook (169 of 291 for 2,405 yards, 21 TDs, 3 INTs)Receiving – Aaron Burbridge (62 catches for 994 yards, 16.0 avg., 6 TDs)Tackles – Riley Bullough (72 tackles, 30 solos, 42 assists, 5.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 1 INT)

Maryland (after nine games):Rushing – Brandon Ross (97 carries for 524 yards, 5.4 avg., 3 TDs)Passing – Perry Hills (73 of 144 for 845 yards, 8 TDs, 11 INTs)Receiving – Levern Jacobs (28 catches for 320 yards, 11.4 avg., 3 TDs) Tackles – Jermaine Carter (78 tackles, 51 solos, 27 assists, 8.5 TFL, 3 PBUs)

CURRENT SPARTANS vs. MARYLAND –Career Stat LeadersRushing – Delton Williams (1 game: 6 carries for 34 yards, 5.7 avg.)Passing – Connor Cook (1 game: 14-of-31 passing for 240 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs)Receiving – Macgarrett Kings Jr. (1 game: 2 catches for 63 yards, 31.5 avg.)Tackles – Demetrious Cox (1 game: 4 tackles) and Lawrence Thomas (1 games: 4 tackles)

TABLE OF CONTENTSGame Notes ......................................................... 1-27 Pronunciation Guide ...........................................12 Offensive Notes...................................................13 Defensive Notes ..................................................20Depth Chart ..............................................................28Rosters ............................................................... 30-33Coach Mark Dantonio ......................................... 34-35Player Bios ......................................................... 36-572015 Game Recaps ............................................ 58-65The Last Time ..................................................... 66-672015 Statistics/Career Statistics ...............................68

MICHIGAN STATE QUICK FACTSGENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: East Lansing, Mich.Enrollment: 50,085 (fall 2014)Conference: Big Ten (East Division)Nickname: SpartansColors: Green and WhitePresident: Dr. Lou Anna K. SimonAthletics Director: Mark Hollis Stadium (Capacity): Spartan Stadium (75,005) Surface: Natural GrassPress Box Number: 517-353-0630

COACHING STAFFHead Coach: Mark Dantonio (South Carolina, 1979) Record at MSU: 83-32 (ninth year) Career Record: 101-49 (12th year)Assistant Head Coach/Co-Defensive Coordinator/Secondary: Harlon Barnett (ninth year; Michigan State, 1990)Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers: Mike Tressel (ninth year; Cornell [Iowa] College, 1996)Co-Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs: Dave Warner (ninth year; Syracuse, 1982)Co-Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends: Jim Bollman (third year; Ohio, 1977)Defensive Line: Ron Burton (third year; North Carolina, 1987)Quarterbacks/Recruiting Coordinator: Brad Salem (sixth year; Augustana College, 1992)Wide Receivers: Terrence Samuel (fi fth year; Purdue, 1995)Linebackers/Special Teams: Mark Snyder (fi rst year; Marshall, 1988)Offensive Line: Mark Staten (ninth year; Miami-Ohio, 2001)Assistant AD/Director of Football Operations: Tim Allen (eighth year; Bethel [Kansas] College, 1986)

FOOTBALL HISTORYAll-Time Record: 677-440-44 (.602)2014 Record: 11-2 (7-1 Big Ten/2nd East Division)First Season of Football: 1896Bowl Games: 25 (11-14)National Championships: 6 (1951, 1952, 1955, 1957, 1965, 1966)Big Ten Championships: 8 (1953, 1965, 1966, 1978, 1987, 1990, 2010, 2013)Big Ten Division Championships: 2 (2011, 2013)

2015 SPARTAN CAPSULEOffense: Multiple | Defense: Multiple 4-3Lettermen Lost: 18 (11 offense, 6 defense, 1 specialist)Lettermen Returning: 50 (25 offense, 22 defense, 3 specialists)Starters Lost: 10 (5 offense*, 4 defense, 1 specialist)Starters Returning: 17 (7 offense*, 7 defense, 3 specialists)Offensive Starters Lost (5)*: OL Connor Kruse, OG Travis Jackson, RB Jeremy Langford, WR Tony Lippett, WR Keith MumpheryOffensive Starters Returning (7)*: C Jack Allen, RG Donavon Clark, LT Jack Conklin, QB Connor Cook, RT Kodi Kieler, FB Trevon Pendleton, TE Josiah PriceDefensive Starters Lost (4): FS Kurtis Drummond, LB Taiwan Jones, DE Marcus Rush, CB Trae WaynesDefensive Starters Returning (7): DE Shilique Calhoun, LB Ed Davis, LB Darien Harris, CB Darian Hicks, DT Joel Heath, NT Lawrence Thomas, SS RJ WilliamsonStarting Specialists Lost (1): P Mike SadlerStarting Specialists Returning (3): KO Kevin Cronin, PK Michael Geiger, SN Taybor Pepper * counting six offensive linemen as starters


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STAT COMPARISON (BIG TEN RANK/NCAA FBS RANK) –Michigan State Maryland

Scoring 33.9 (3/42) 23.9 (12/99)First Downs 207 (4/33) 151 (14/118)Total Offense 422.3 (4/48) 341.2 (13/110)Rushing Yards 153.7 (10/89) 176.2 (5/57) Passing Yards 268.7 (3/34) 165.0 (13/112)Time of Possession 32:55 (4/15) 27:54 (13/102)Third Down Conversions .508 (1/5) .306 (13/120)Points Allowed 24.0 (8/47) 33.4 (11/100)Total Offense Allowed 372.3 (9/51) 411.9 (10/78)Rushing Yards Allowed 122.6 (5/24) 161.8 (12/58)Passing Yards Allowed 249.8 (10/90) 250.1 (11/91)

MSU/MARYLAND NOTES –• Saturday’s game marks the fi rst meeting between Michigan State and Maryland in East Lansing since 1950 and is just the seventh overall in series history. MSU leads the overall series, 5-1, including a 37-15 win last season in College Park, Maryland, in the fi rst Big Ten matchup between the two schools.

• Although MSU leads the series in Spartan Stadium, 3-1, the Terrapins won the last meeting, 34-7, on Oct. 7, 1950.

Here’s a look at MSU’s all-time results against Maryland (5-1):

Date Result Site Oct. 20, 1944 Michigan State 8, Maryland 0 College Park Nov. 11, 1944 Michigan State 33, Maryland 0 East Lansing Nov. 23, 1946 Michigan State 26, Maryland 14 East Lansing Oct. 8, 1949 Michigan State 14, Maryland 7 East Lansing Oct. 7, 1950 Maryland 34, Michigan State 7 East Lansing Nov. 15, 2014 No. 12 Michigan State 37, Maryland 15 College Park

2015 BIG TEN STANDINGS Conf. Games All Games East Division Ohio State 5-0 1.000 9-0 1.000 Michigan State 4-1 .800 8-1 .889 Michigan 4-1 .800 7-2 .778 Penn State 4-2 .667 7-3 .700 Rutgers 1-5 .167 3-6 .333 Indiana 0-5 .000 4-5 .444 Maryland 0-5 .000 2-7 .222 West Division Iowa 5-0 1.000 9-0 1.000 Wisconsin 5-1 .833 8-2 .800 Northwestern 3-2 .600 7-2 .778 Illinois 2-3 .400 5-4 .556 Nebraska 2-4 .333 4-6 .400 Minnesota 1-4 .200 4-5 .444 Purdue 1-4 .200 2-7 .222

AROUND THE BIG TEN

THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULESaturday, Nov. 14Ohio State at Illinois, 12 p.m. (ABC)Maryland at Michigan State, 12 p.m. (ESPN2)Purdue at Northwestern, 12 p.m. (BTN)Michigan at Indiana, 3:30 p.m. (ABC)Nebraska at Rutgers, 3:30 p.m. (BTN)Minnesota at Iowa, 8 p.m. (BTN)Penn State and Wisconsin – idle.

• All times listed – Eastern.

LAST WEEK’S SCORESNorthwestern 23, Penn State 21Iowa 35, Indiana 27Wisconsin 31, Maryland 24Michigan 49, Rutgers 16Nebraska 39, Michigan State 38Illinois 48, Purdue 14Ohio State 28, Minnesota 14

WEEKLY MEDIA PLANNER

Monday, Nov.

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10Wednesday, Nov.

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12Friday, Nov.

13Saturday, Nov.

14Sunday, Nov.

15No practice.

5:30 p.m.Spartan Football All-Access TV show debuts on FOX Sports Detroit.

11:30 a.m.Coach Dantonio’s weekly press conference (Spartan Stadium/North End Zone – Media Center).

12:32 p.m.Coach Dantonio’s weekly Big Ten Teleconference.

3:45 p.m.Closed practice.

6:05 p.m.Requested players avail-able for interviews follow-ing practice. Interviews will be conducted on practice fi elds (weather permitting).

12:30 p.m.Assistant head coach/co-defensive coordinator/secondary coach Harlon Barnett and quarterbacks coach Brad Salem will be available for brief inter-views (10 minutes each) in the Skandalaris Football Center lobby.



4 p.m.Team walk-thru at John & Becky Duffey Practice Field. Closed to media and no interviews.

9:50 a.m.Team walk from Kellogg Center to Spartan Stadium.

12 p.m.Kickoff vs. Maryland (ESPN2).

Approximately 6:30 p.m.Coach Dantonio weekly teleconference.



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A QUICK GLANCE AT MARYLAND (2-7, 0-5 BIG TEN) –• Maryland enters Saturday’s contest with a 2-7 overall record and an 0-5 mark in the Big Ten. The Terrapins won two of their fi rst three games but have lost six straight.

• Offensive coordinator Mike Locksley, who is in his 10th year overall on the coaching staff at Maryland, was named the program’s interim head coach on Oct. 11, replacing fi fth-year head coach Randy Edsall.

• The Terrapins rank fourth in the Big Ten in rushing offense with 176.2 yards per game but are last in total offense (341.2 ypg.) and passing offense (165.0 ypg.).

• On defense, Maryland ranks 10th in the conference in total defense (411.9 ypg.), 11th in passing defense (251.0 ypg.) and scoring defense (33.4 ppg.), and 12th in rushing defense (161.8 ypg.).

• Junior cornerback William Likely, a fi rst-team All-Big Ten selection in 2014, is one of the top special teams players in the nation. Likely is tied for fi rst in the NCAA FBS with two punt returns for touchdowns and his 18.2 average leads the Big Ten and is fourth in the country. His 233 punt return yards in the season-opening win over Richmond established a Big Ten single-game record. Likely also has ran a kick return back for a touchdown and owns a 24.7 average, which is third in the Big Ten. It all adds up to 1,067 combined return yards, most in the NCAA FBS this season. He had 228 kickoff return yards against the Spartans last year, an opponent MSU single-game record. Likely also has 38 tackles, including four for losses, and a team-high 10 pass break-ups.

• Junior defensive lineman Yannick Ngakoue ranks second in the FBS and Big Ten with 11 sacks (61 yards).

• Senior cornerback Sean Davis ranks second on the team with 66 tackles and has forced fi ve fumbles, second most in the FBS.

• Sophomore middle linebacker Jermaine Carter leads the Terrapins and ranks fi fth in the league in tackles (78; 8.7 avg.).

• The Terrapins played two quarterbacks – junior Perry Hills and junior Caleb Rowe – in last week’s loss to Wisconsin. Hills has started six games and leads the team in passing yards (845) and passing TDs (8), while Rowe has started three games and has thrown for 525 yards and fi ve TDs.

• Maryland is last in the FBS in turnover margin (-1.89). The Terrapins have forced 13 turnovers but have turned the ball over 30 times, tied for most in the FBS.

THE LAST MEETING –Nov. 15, 2014, in College Park, Md.: In the fi rst meeting between the two schools since 1950, No. 12 Michigan State defeated Maryland, 37-15, to win its school-record ninth straight Big Ten road game. The Spartans outgained the Terrapins 482-252, and held Maryland to just 6 yards rushing, the fewest by an MSU opponent in 2014.

Michigan State tied a school record by holding Maryland to zero rushing fi rst downs. It marked the seventh time MSU had held an opponent without a rushing fi rst down, including the fourth time under Mark Dantonio (2013 vs. Iowa; 2012 vs. Minnesota; 2011 vs. Florida Atlantic).

Michigan State’s offense set two school season records (points, offensive touchdowns) in the game. Nick Hill’s 33-yard rushing TD with 3:15 left in the fourth quarter was the touchdown that clinched the most points and most touchdowns in a single season at MSU.

The Spartans led the entire game, but could only muster three fi eld goals in the fi rst half until Jeremy Langford fi nally busted loose for an 8-yard touchdown run with 2:00 left in the second quarter.

With MSU leading 16-7 late in the third quarter, Taiwan Jones defl ected a pass from Maryland quarterback C.J. Brown, and RJ Williamson picked off the pass and ran it back 22 yards for the touchdown to put the Spartans on top, 23-7. It marked Williamson’s second interception return for a touchdown in 2014 (29 yards vs. Michigan).

Langford added another rushing touchdown from 25 yards out midway through the fourth quarter that made it 30-7 in favor of Michigan State. He fi nished with 138 yards on 25 carries.

Marcus Rush set MSU’s all-time starts record with the 50th of his career against Maryland (previous record holders: LB Eric Gordon and OG Joel Foreman with 49). Rush tied a career high with two sacks against the Terrapins.

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STAFFAssociate AD/Football Contact ...... John Lewandowski Cell Phone ..................................... (517) 243-2354 Email ..................................... [email protected] Director/Football Contact ..........Ben Phlegar Cell Phone ..................................... (517) 896-0031 Email ................................. [email protected] Media Director ......................................Matt Larson Email ..................................... [email protected] Communications Director ........ Jamie Baldwin Email ........................................jweir@ath.msu.eduAssistant Director ...................................... Jeff Barnes Email ................................... [email protected] Director ......................................Kara Fisher Email .....................................kfi [email protected] Producer .....................................Bob Armstrong Email [email protected] Producer ........................................... Nick Baker Email .................................... [email protected] Producer ........................................ Jacob Huber Email ................................. [email protected] Producer ...................................... Ryan McPhail Email [email protected] Producer ....................................... Justin Garant Email .................................. [email protected] ce Assistant .....................................Paulette Martis Email ..................................... [email protected] Assistant ............................................ Jon Hevron Email ................................. [email protected] Assistant ...............................................Jac Rhine Email [email protected] Staff Assistant ................................... Julian Stall Email ..................................... [email protected]

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SPARTANS RANKED SEVENTH IN FIRST COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RANKINGS FOR 2015 –• Michigan State was ranked seventh in the fi rst College Football Playoff rankings for 2015, which were released on Tuesday, Nov. 3. • The Spartans were ranked in all seven of the CFP rankings released in 2014, fi nishing eighth in the fi nal rankings released on Dec. 7.

TWO SPARTANS NAMED SEMIFINALISTS FOR MAJOR NATIONAL AWARDS –• Michigan State fi fth-year senior defensive end Shilique Calhoun and fi fth-year senior quarterback Connor Cook were both named semifi nalists for major national awards last week.

Calhoun, who leads the Spartans in sacks (8) and tackles for loss (10.5), was named one of 20 semifi nalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award, which is given annually to the college defensive player of the year, and one of 12 semifi nalists for the Lombardi Award, which is given to the collegiate lineman of the year. It marks the second consecutive year Calhoun has been a semifi nalist for both of those awards.

Cook also earned semifi nalist honors for the second year in a row from two awards: the Davey O’Brien Award (nation’s best quarterback) and the Maxwell Award (college player of the year).

CONNOR COOK NAMED FINALIST FOR JOHNNY UNITAS GOLDEN ARM AWARD –• Connor Cook has been named one of fi ve fi nalists for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, along with Trevone Boykin (TCU), Cody Kessler (USC), Paxton Lynch (Memphis) and Dak Prescott (Mississippi State). Candidates for the Golden Arm Award – which has been presented at the end of each college football season since 1987 – must be college seniors or fourth-year juniors on schedule to graduate with their class. In ad-dition to the accomplishments on the fi eld, candidates are judged on their character, citizenship, scholastic achievement, and leadership qualities.

SPARTANS LAND MIDSEASON HONORS –• Michigan State fi fth-year senior center Jack Allen was named a fi rst-team midseason All-American by SI.com, NFL.com and FoxSports.com’s Bruce Feldman, while junior left tackle Jack Conklin earned mid-season All-America nods from Sporting News. Allen, Conklin, senior wide receiver Aaron Burbridge, and fi fth-year senior quarterback Connor Cook were all named to the midseason All-Big Ten team by ESPN.com.

MSU’S 12-GAME WINNING STREAK WAS RANKED AMONG THE PROGRAM’S LONGEST –• Michigan State had its 12-game winning streak snapped on Nov. 7 at Nebraska. The 12-game run, which dated back to Nov. 15, 2014, was tied for the third longest in school history. Mark Dantonio is the only Spartan head coach to have two separate 11-game winning streaks (won 11 straight in 2013-14).

Longest Winning Streaks in Michigan State History Streak Dates of Winning Streak (Began/Ended) Coach 28* Oct. 14, 1950 to Oct. 24, 1953 Biggie Munn 15 Oct. 19, 1912 to Oct. 17, 1914 John Macklin 12 Nov. 15, 2014 to Nov. 7, 2015 Mark Dantonio 12 Oct. 8, 1955 to Oct. 27, 1956 Duffy Daugherty 11 Oct. 5, 2013 to Sept. 6, 2014 Mark Dantonio 10 Sept. 18, 1965 to Jan. 1, 1966 Duffy Daugherty 10 Oct. 14, 1978 to Sept. 29, 1979 Darryl Rogers * Tied for 14th longest in NCAA history

SPARTANS GARNER WEEKLY HONORS FROM BIG TEN –Michigan State has been recognized eight times by the Big Ten this season with weekly awards.

2015 Spartan Big Ten Players of the Week Game Defense: LB Riley Bullough (14 tackles) vs. Oregon Freshman: RB LJ Scott (11 carries, 76 yards, 2 TD, 38-yard TD run) vs. Oregon Offense: WR Aaron Burbridge (8 rec. for 156 yards and 3 TDs) vs. Air Force Defense: DE Shilique Calhoun (6 tackles, 3 TFLs, 2 sacks, 1 block) vs. CMU Freshman: RB LJ Scott (18 carries, 146 yards, 2 TD) vs. Purdue Defense: LB Shilique Calhoun (5 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, 2 sacks) vs. Michigan Special Teams: S Jalen Watts-Jackson (38-yard fumble recovery for TD) vs. Michigan Offense: QB Connor Cook (30-of-52 passing for 398 yards and 4 TDs) vs. Indiana

POLLS (Nov. 8)

ASSOCIATED PRESSRk. School Record1. Clemson (31) 9-02. Ohio State (26) 9-03. Alabama (2) 8-14. Baylor (2) 8-05. Oklahoma State 9-06. Notre Dame 8-17. Stanford 8-18. Iowa 9-09. LSU 7-110. Utah 8-111. Florida 8-112. Oklahoma 8-113. TCU 8-114. Michigan State 8-115. Michigan 7-216. Houston 9-017. North Carolina 8-118. UCLA 7-219. Florida State 7-220. Mississippi State 7-221. Temple 8-122. Navy 7-123. Wisconsin 8-224. Northwestern 7-225. Memphis 8-1

USA TODAY/AMWAY COACHESRk. School Record1. Ohio State (34) 9-02. Clemson (21) 9-03. Baylor (5) 8-04. Alabama (3) 8-15. Oklahoma State 9-06. Notre Dame 8-17. Stanford 8-18. Iowa 9-09. LSU 7-110. Florida 8-111. Oklahoma 8-112. TCU 8-113. Utah 8-114. Michigan State 8-115. Michigan 7-216. Houston 9-017. North Carolina 8-118. Florida State 7-219. UCLA 7-220. Mississippi State 7-221. Temple 8-122. Wisconsin 8-223. Navy 7-124. Northwestern 7-225. Memphis 8-1

FWAA-NFF SUPER 16 Rk. School Record1. Clemson (18) 9-02. Ohio State (15) 9-03. Alabama (4) 8-14. Baylor (1) 8-05. Notre Dame 8-16. Oklahoma State 9-07. Stanford 8-18. LSU 7-19. Iowa 9-010. Florida 8-111. Utah 8-112. Oklahoma 8-113. Michigan State 8-114. TCU 8-115. Michigan 7-216. Houston 9-0

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RECORD WATCH –• Fifth-year senior quarterback Connor Cook needs 314 yards of total offense to become MSU’s all-time leader in that category. Cook has 8,691 yards of total offense, which is currently third in school history (Kirk Cousins with 9,004 from 2008-11; Jeff Smoker with 8,714 from 2000-03). Cook, who already owns MSU’s all-time touchdown passes record with 68, is also nearing the career mark for most passing yards in school history. Cook, who is currently third with 8,468 yards, only trails Smoker (8,932) and Cousins (9,131). Cook needs one more 300-yard passing game to set the school record in that category as well; he currently is tied with Smoker with 10.

• Senior wide receiver Aaron Burbridge is just 90 yards away from becoming the 11th Spartan receiver in school history to reach the 2,000-yard receiving milestone. He is also just eight catches away from be-coming only the second receiver to record 150 career receptions (currently with 142; record-holder is B.J. Cunningham with 218).

• In the Spartan single-season records, Cook needs just four more TD passes to tie Cousins’ record of 25 set in 2011. Cook’s career-high 24 TDs in 2014 rank tied for second in an MSU single-season. Burbridge needs just 6 yards to reach the 1,000-yard receiving milestone. With one more 100-yard receiving game, Burbridge would tie Cunningham’s single-season record of eight set in 2011.

ROAD WARRIORS –• Michigan State is 25-10 (.714) in Big Ten road games under MSU head coach Mark Dantonio, including a 19-4 record (.826) since 2010. Dantonio has won at least one road game at every Big Ten stadium.

• Michigan State’s 12-game road Big Ten winning streak, which was snapped on Nov. 7, 2015 at Nebraska, was the longest in school history, besting the previous record of eight straight set in 1965-67 and 1988-90.

• The Spartans have won 10 of 12 November road games under Dantonio (only November road losses: Nov. 22, 2008 at No. 7 Penn State; Nov. 7, 2015 at Nebraska).

• Michigan State is 11-3 in true road games since 2013, with the only losses arriving at Notre Dame (2013), No. 3 Oregon (2014) and Nebraska (2015).

BIG GAME SPARTANS –• Following the Sept. 12 win over then-No. 7 Oregon, the Spartans are 5-1 (.833) in their last six games against AP Top 10 teams. In addition, the Spartans are 4-1 against AP Top 10 teams since 2013. Michigan State has won seven of its last nine games played against ranked opponents.

• Under Mark Dantonio, the Spartans are 14-20 (.412) in 34 games played against teams ranked in The Associated Press Top 25; however, MSU is 13-11 against ranked teams since 2010, including 2-0 this season (No. 7 Oregon, No. 12 Michigan). The 13 wins over AP Top 25 teams since 2010 are ninth most in the NCAA FBS.

• MSU’s victory over No. 2 Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game marked the highest ranked op-ponent the Spartans have defeated since knocking off the top-ranked Buckeyes in 1998.• Here’s a look at MSU’s games against AP Top 10 teams since 2013 (4-1 record):

Date Result (Associated Press Ranking) Site Sept. 12, 2015 No. 5 MSU 31, No. 7 Oregon 28 East Lansing Jan. 1, 2015 No. 7 MSU 42, No. 4 Baylor 41 Arlington Sept. 6, 2014 No. 3 Oregon 46, No. 7 MSU 27 Eugene Jan. 1, 2014 No. 4 MSU 24, No. 5 Stanford 20 Pasadena Dec. 7, 2013 No. 10 MSU 34, No. 2 Ohio State 24 Indianapolis

• According to ESPN, Michigan State has the best winning percentage of any team in the FBS in regular-season matchups between AP Top 10 teams (AP Poll dates back to 1936):

Best Winning Pct. in Regular Season AP Top-10 Matchups Rank Team Winning Percentage (Record) 1. Michigan State .711 (13-5-1) 2. Miami-Florida .686 (24-11) 3. Wisconsin .667 (10-5) 4. Oregon .636 (7-4) Minnesota .636 (7-4)SPARTANS TOUGH ON HOME TURF –

2015 HONORS & AWARDS

BRIAN ALLEN (So., Offensive Lineman)• Preseason All-Big Ten selection by Athlon Sports (fourth team)

JACK ALLEN (Sr.-5, Offensive Lineman)• Midseason All-American (NFL.com, SI.com, FoxSports.com)• Semifi nalist for William V. Campbell Trophy (nation’s premier scholar-athlete award)• Featured on preseason watch lists for the Outland Trophy (nation’s most outstanding interior lineman), Lombardi Award (nation’s most outstanding college lineman) and Rimington Trophy (nation’s top center)• Ranked among the nation’s Top 50 players (No. 44) by ESPN.com• Preseason All-America selection by CBSSports.com (fi rst team), Lindy’s (fi rst team), Phil Steele (second team), SI.com (second team) and Athlon Sports (third team)• Named to Senior Bowl 2016 Watch List• Preseason fi rst-team All-Big Ten selection by Athlon Sports, Lindy’s, Phil Steele and Sporting News• Ranked among the Big Ten’s Top 20 players by ESPN.com (No. 11) and Athlon Sports (No. 13)

RILEY BULLOUGH (Jr., Linebacker)• Named to Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List• Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 12 vs. Oregon)

AARON BURBRIDGE (Sr., Wide Receiver)• Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 19 vs. Air Force)• Named to Biletnikoff Award (season’s outstanding receiver) Watch List• Named to Senior Bowl 2016 Watch List• Preseason All-Big Ten selection by Athlon Sports (fourth team)

SHILIQUE CALHOUN (Sr.-5, Defensive End)• Lombardi Award Semifi nalist (one of 12)• Bednarik Award Semifi nalist (one of 20)• Lott IMPACT Trophy Quarterfi nalist (one of 22)• Featured on preseason watch lists for the Walter Camp Player of the Year, Bednarik Award (defensive player of the year), Lombardi Award (lineman of the year) and Nagurski Trophy (nation’s most outstanding defensive player)• Ranked among the college football’s top 20 players (No. 17) for 2015 by NFL.com (CFB 24/7)• Rated among Top 25 front seven players (No. 3) and among the nation’s top 50 players (No. 23) by Sporting News• Ranked among college football’s Top 10 defensive players (No. 10) in 2015, according to Campus Insid-ers’ Pete Fiutak• Rated among college football’s top edge defenders (No. 6) to watch in 2015, according to NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein• Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 17 vs. Michigan)• Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 26 vs. Central Michigan)• Preseason All-America selection by Athlon Sports (fi rst team), Lindy’s (fi rst team), CBSSports.com (second team), Phil Steele (second team), SI.com (second team) and Sporting News (second team)• Named to Senior Bowl 2016 Watch List• Ranked among Big Ten’s Top 10 (No. 3) 2016 NFL Draft prospects by SI.com’s Chris Burke • Rated among the Big Ten’s Top 10 players (No. 6) by ESPN.com• Featured on Big Ten preseason Players to Watch list• Preseason fi rst-team All-Big Ten pick by Athlon Sports, Lindy’s, Phil Steele and Sporting News• Ranked among the Big Ten’s Top 10 players (No. 5) by Athlon Sports



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• Under Mark Dantonio, Michigan State has produced a 49-12 record (.803) in home games since 2007, including a 15-game winning streak (7-0 in 2010, 7-0 in 2011, won fi rst game in 2012) and a 12-game win-ning streak (7-0 in 2013; won fi rst fi ve in 2014), which rank second and tied for third, respectively, in Spartan Stadium history. MSU currently has a six-game winning streak in Spartan Stadium.

• MSU is 34-6 (.850) at home since 2010 and 18-1 (.947) since 2013.

• Mark Dantonio is 25-2 (.926) against non-conference opponents in Spartan Stadium (only losses: 2009 to Central Michigan; 2012 to No. 20 Notre Dame).

• Dantonio is 9-0 in home openers at MSU and the Spartans’ 17-game winning streak in home openers is tied for the third longest in the nation.

WATTS-JACKSON’S SCOOP AND SCORE AGAINST MICHIGAN NAMED NO. 1 PLAY IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL HISTORY BY NFL.COM –Red-shirt freshman Jalen Watts-Jackson scored his fi rst career touchdown on a 38-yard fumble return as time expired to give No. 7 Michigan State a 27-23 victory at No. 12 Michigan on Oct. 17. Watts-Jackson scooped up the mishandled snap by U-M punter Blake O’Neill and broke several tackles en route to the end zone. The unforgettable touchdown was named the No. 1 play in college football history in a story published on NFL.com on Oct. 19. Unfortunately, Watts-Jackson suffered a dislocated and fractured hip on the play and will be out the remainder of the season. He was named the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for his game-winning touchdown.

SPARTANS POST ANOTHER DRAMATIC COMEBACK AT MICHIGAN –• According to ESPN Stats and Information, Michigan State has three of the fi ve most improbable wins, based on lowest win probability, in the past 10 seasons among Power 5 teams. The Spartans had a 0.2% chance against Michigan in 2015 (down 23-21 with 10 seconds left and Michigan punting the ball; won 27-23 on 38-yard fumble recovery), a 0.3% chance against Northwestern in 2006 (down 38-3 in third quarter and won 41-38) and a 0.4% chance against Baylor in 2015 Cotton Bowl (down 41-21 in fourth quarter and won 42-41).

WALK-OFF GAME-WINNING TOUCHDOWNS IN THE DANTONIO ERA –• Michigan State has scored a game-winning touchdown on the fi nal play of the game fi ve times under Mark Dantonio (twice in regulation, three times in overtime).

Walk-Off Game-Winning Touchdowns Under Mark Dantonio Date Result Winning Play Oct. 3, 2009 MSU 26, Michigan 20 (OT) Larry Caper 23-yard TD Sept. 18, 2010 MSU 34, Notre Dame 31 (OT) Aaron Bates 29-yard TD pass to Charlie Gantt on fake FG Oct. 22, 2011 MSU 37, Wisconsin 31 Kirk Cousins 44-yard “Rocket” TD pass to Keith Nichol Oct. 27, 2012 MSU 16, Wisconsin 13 (OT) Andrew Maxwell 12-yard TD pass to Bennie Fowler Oct. 17, 2015 MSU 27, Michigan 23 Jalen-Watts Jackson 38-yard fumble recovery for TD

• In addition, MSU has posted 14 fourth-quarter comebacks under Dantonio (2007: Penn State; 2008: Iowa, Wisconsin; 2009: Purdue; 2010: Notre Dame, Northwestern, Purdue; 2011: Georgia; 2012: Indiana, Wisconsin, TCU; 2013: Ohio State; 2014: Baylor; 2015: Michigan).

PROGRAM NOTES –• Michigan State has recorded 61 wins since 2010 – the most in the Big Ten over the last six seasons and seventh in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision. The Spartans are assured of their sixth consecutive winning season in 2015, a fi rst for the program since 1985-90.

Winningest NCAA FBS Teams Since 2010 Rank Team Total Wins 1. Alabama 66 Oregon 66 3. Florida State 65 4. Northern Illinois 63 5. Boise State 62 Stanford 62 7. Michigan State 61 8. LSU 59 9. Oklahoma 59 10. Wisconsin 58 11. Oklahoma State 57• Michigan State is the only school in the nation to win a Bowl Championship Series game during the 2013


DONAVON CLARK (Sr.-5, Offensive Lineman)• Named to Senior Bowl 2016 Watch List

ARJEN COLQUHOUN (Sr.-5, Cornerback)• Named to Senior Bowl 2016 Watch List

JACK CONKLIN (Jr., Offensive Tackle)• Midseason All-American (Sporting News)• Featured on the Outland Trophy (nation’s most out-standing interior lineman) and Lombardi Award (nation’s best lineman) Watch Lists• Ranked among the nation’s Top 40 players (No. 35) by ESPN.com• Preseason second-team All-America selection by Athlon Sports, Lindy’s, Phil Steele, SI.com and Sport-ing News• Ranked among Big Ten’s Top 10 (No. 7) 2016 NFL Draft prospects by SI.com’s Chris Burke • Preseason fi rst-team All-Big Ten selection by Athlon Sports, Lindy’s, Phil Steele and Sporting News• Ranked among the Big Ten’s Top 10 players by ESPN.com (No. 9) and Athlon Sports (No. 9)• Ranked among college football’s top players with the best intangibles (No. 10) by Chase Goodbread of NFL.com• Listed as one of the nation’s Top 10 offensive tackles (No. 6) to watch in 2015, according to Lance Zierlein of NFL.com• Named top offensive lineman in the Big Ten by ESPN.com’s Josh Moyer

CONNOR COOK (Sr.-5, Quarterback)• Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Finalist (one of fi ve)• Davey O’Brien Award Semifi nalist (one of 20)• Maxwell Award Semifi nalist (one of 20)• Davey O’Brien Award “Great 8” performer vs. Indiana• Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week (Oct. 24 vs. Indiana)• Davey O’Brien Award “Great 8” performer vs. Rutgers• Rated No. 1 quarterback to watch in 2015, according to NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein• NFL.com’s No. 1 rated player among the top 15 senior prospects for the 2016 NFL Draft• Ranked among the college football’s top 20 players for 2015 by NFL.com (No. 10), ESPN.com (No. 12) and Sporting News (No. 13)• Listed as one of the top Heisman Trophy candidates for 2015 by Sporting News andMike Huguenin of NFL.com• Named to preseason watch lists for the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award, Maxwell Award (college football player of the year), Davey O’Brien Award (na-tion’s top quarterback) and Manning Award (nation’s best quarterback)• Preseason All-America selection by Phil Steele (fourth team)• Named to Senior Bowl 2016 Watch List• Rated the Big Ten’s best player by BTN.com’s Tom Dienhart • Ranked among the Big Ten’s top fi ve players (No. 2) by ESPN.com• Featured on Big Ten preseason Players to Watch list• Preseason All-Big Ten selection by Phil Steele (fi rst team), Athlon Sports (second team) and Lindy’s (second team)• Ranked among the Big Ten’s Top 10 players (No. 3) by Athlon Sports

DARIEN HARRIS (Sr.-5, Linebacker)• Featured on the preseason watch list for the Butkus Award (nation’s top linebacker)• Named to Senior Bowl 2016 Watch List• Ranked among college football’s strongest play-ers (No. 5) in a list compiled by NFL.com’s Chase Goodbread



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season (24-20 over Stanford in 2014 Rose Bowl Game) and a New Year’s Six bowl game (42-41 over Baylor in the Cotton Bowl Classic) last season.

• Since the beginning of 2013, MSU has gone 32-4 – the third most wins in the FBS during the last two-plus seasons. The 24 wins in 2013 and 2014 were the most in back-to-back seasons in school history (previous: 22 in 2010-11).

Winningest NCAA FBS Teams Since 2013 Rank Team Total Wins 1. Ohio State 35 2. Florida State 34 3. Michigan State 32 4. Alabama 31 Marshall 31 6. Baylor 30 Oregon 30

• MSU was ranked No. 5 in the fi nal 2014 Associated Press and USA TODAY/Amway Coaches Polls. The Spartans fi nished ranked among the nation’s top fi ve for the second year in a row (No. 3 in both polls in 2013) – a program fi rst since 1965-66. It marked MSU’s 14th Top 10 fi nish in the history of the AP Poll. It also marked MSU’s fi fth Top 10 fi nish in the history of the USA TODAY Coaches Poll (began administering the poll in 1991), including its third under Dantonio. Dantonio has led Michigan State to Top 25 fi nishes in fi ve of the last seven seasons (2008: No. 24 in both polls; 2010: No. 14 in both polls; 2011: No. 10 USA TODAY/No. 11 AP; 2013: No. 3 in both polls; and 2014: No. 5 in both polls).

• Michigan State has recorded four 11-win seasons in the past fi ve years (11 in 2010, 11 in 2011, school-record 13 in 2013, 11 in 2014). MSU is just the third Big Ten program, along with Michigan and Ohio State, to win at least 11 games four times in a fi ve-year span as a conference member. Michigan State has won at least 10 games in a season six times (10 in 1965, 10 in 1999, 11 in 2010, 11 in 2011, 13 in 2013, 11 in 2014), including four (2010, 2011, 2013, 2014) under head coach Mark Dantonio.

• With its 42-41 Cotton Bowl Classic victory over Baylor, MSU extended its school-record bowl winning streak to four games, tied for the longest in Big Ten history (2012 Outback over No. 18 Georgia, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings over TCU, 2014 Rose Bowl over No. 5 Stanford, 2015 Cotton Bowl over No. 4 Baylor). It also equals the longest active bowl winning streak in the FBS. Michigan State is one of just fi ve schools in the FBS to win bowl games in each of the last four seasons (Louisiana-Lafayette, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas A&M).

• MSU’s 20-point comeback win over Baylor (trailed 41-21 entering the fourth quarter) in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic was the biggest in Spartan postseason history (previous: down 16-0 at halftime to Georgia in the 2012 Outback Bowl). In addition, it marked the second-largest comeback win in Cotton Bowl Classic history (22 points by Notre Dame in 1979; the Irish trailed 34-12 with 7:37 left in the fourth quarter and rallied to defeat Houston, 35-34).

• Michigan State has appeared in a school-record eight consecutive bowl games (2007 Champs Sports, 2009 Capital One, 2010 Alamo, 2011 Capital One, 2012 Outback, 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings, 2014 Rose, 2015 Cotton). The eight-year bowl streak is currently the second longest in the Big Ten and 13th longest in the NCAA FBS.

• The Spartans have won 34 of their last 38 games, dating back to the 2012 regular-season fi nale.

• Since 2010, MSU has recorded 36 regular-season Big Ten victories, the most of any team in the confer-ence (Note: Ohio State has won 39 games, but had to vacate seven victories following the 2010 season.)

• Michigan State is one of only fi ve schools to have had at least one player chosen every year since the inception of the common NFL Draft in 1967. MSU joins Florida, Michigan, Nebraska and USC as the only programs with at least one draft choice for 49 consecutive years.

• Michigan State and Florida are the only schools in the country to win multiple National Championships in football and men’s basketball. MSU has won six national titles in football (1951, 1952, 1955, 1957, 1965, 1966) and two in men’s basketball (1979, 2000). Michigan State is also the only school in the nation to win multiple National Championships in football, men’s basketball and hockey.


JOEL HEATH (Sr.-5, Defensive Lineman)• Named to Senior Bowl 2016 Watch List

MACGARRETT KINGS JR. (Sr., Wide Receiver)• Named to Senior Bowl 2016 Watch List

MADRE LONDON (R-Fr., Running Back)• Selected preseason Big Ten Freshman of the Year by College Sports Madness

MALIK MCDOWELL (So., Defensive Lineman)• Listed among the top 30 defensive players primed for breakout seasons in 2015 by FoxSports.com• Preseason All-Big Ten selection by Athlon Sports (fourth team)

MONTAE NICHOLSON (So., Safety)• Named Michigan State’s breakout player for 2015 by BTN.com’s Tom Dienhart

TAYBOR PEPPER (Sr., Long Snapper)• Named an “early favorite” for All-America honors in 2015 by NFL.com’s Chad Reuter• Preseason second-team All-America selection by Phil Steele

JOSIAH PRICE (Jr., Tight End)• CoSIDA Academic All-District Team• Featured on the John Mackey Award Midseason Watch List (nation’s most outstanding tight end)• Preseason All-Big Ten selection by Athlon Sports (fi rst team), Phil Steele (fi rst team) and Lindy’s (second team)• Nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team (recognizing college football players who exemplify a superior commitment to community service and vol-unteerism)• Named to the Wuerffel Trophy Watch List (for com-munity service combined with athletic and academic achievement)

LJ SCOTT (Fr., Running Back)• Ranked among the nation’s top impact freshmen (No. 15) by Rivals.com• Big Ten Freshman of the Week (Oct. 3 vs. Purdue)• Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week (Sept. 12 vs. Oregon)

R.J. SHELTON (Jr., Wide Receiver/Kick Returner)• Featured on the Paul Hornung Award Watch List (nation’s most versatile player)• Preseason second-team All-Big Ten selection as a kick returner by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele

LAWRENCE THOMAS (Sr., Defensive Lineman)• Named to Senior Bowl 2016 Watch List• Listed among the top breakout candidates for 2015 by Sporting News• Preseason All-Big Ten selection by Lindy’s (second team) and Athlon Sports (third team)

JALEN WATTS-JACKSON (R-Fr., Safety)• Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week (Oct. 17 vs. Michigan)

RJ WILLIAMSON (Sr.-5, Safety)• FWAA National Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 19 vs. Air Force)• Named to Senior Bowl 2016 Watch List

MARK DANTONIO (Head Coach)• Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week (Sept. 12 vs. Oregon)• Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Watch List• Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Watch List

HARLON BARNETT (Co-Defensive Coordinator)• CoachingSearch.com Defensive Coordinator of the Week (Week 2 vs. Oregon)

MARK STATEN (Offensive Line Coach)• CoachingSearch.com Offensive Line Coach of the Week (Week 2 vs. Oregon)



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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RANKINGS (NOV. 3)

Rk. School Record1. Clemson 8-02. LSU 7-03. Ohio State 8-04. Alabama 7-15. Notre Dame 7-16. Baylor 7-07. Michigan State 8-08. TCU 8-09. Iowa 8-010. Florida 7-111. Stanford 7-112. Utah 7-113. Memphis 8-014. Oklahoma State 8-015. Oklahoma 7-116. Florida State 7-117. Michigan 6-218. Mississippi 7-219. Texas A&M 6-220. Mississippi State 6-221. Northwestern 6-222. Temple 7-123. UCLA 6-224. Toledo 7-025. Houston 8-0

• Since 2008, MSU has recorded 46 Big Ten regular-season victories, tied for the most of any team in the conference with Ohio State (Note: OSU has won 53 games, but had to vacate seven victories following the 2010 season). The Spartans produced back-to-back 11-win seasons in 2010-11 for the fi rst time in program history, claimed a share of the Big Ten Championship in 2010, won the inaugural Big Ten Legends Divisions title in 2011, won the 2013 Big Ten Championship and 2014 Rose Bowl Game, and won the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic.

Most Big Ten Regular-Season Conference Wins Since 2008 Rank Team Total Wins 1. Michigan State 46 Ohio State * 46 3. Wisconsin 43 4. Penn State 39 5. Iowa 35 6. Northwestern 28 Michigan 28 8. Nebraska ^ 24 9. Minnesota 22 10. Purdue 17 Illinois 17 12. Indiana 9 13. Maryland # 4 Rutgers # 4

* Ohio State vacated seven conference wins from the 2010 season; ^ Nebraska joined the Big Ten in 2011; # Maryland and Rutgers joined the Big Ten in 2014.

CAPTAINS NAMED FOR 2015 SEASON –• Following the last practice of preseason camp on Aug. 27, MSU head coach Mark Dantonio announced the 2015 captains to the team: fi fth-year senior center Jack Allen, fi fth-year senior defensive end Shilique Calhoun and fi fth-year senior linebacker Darien Harris. An additional fourth game captain will be selected each week during the 2015 season. Calhoun was also elected a team captain last season and is just the fourth player at Michigan State under Dantonio to be named a captain on more than one occasion (Kirk Cousins, 2009-11; Greg Jones, 2010-11; Max Bullough, 2012-13).

POST-GAME NOTES FROM THE WIN OVER NEBRASKA –• Michigan State’s 39-38 loss at Nebraska snapped the Spartans’ 12-game winning streak, which was tied for third-longest in school history . . . it also snapped MSU’s school-record run of 12 consecutive Big Ten road wins . . . the Huskers lead the all-time series, 8-2, including a 3-2 mark in Big Ten games and a 5-1 record in Memorial Stadium . . . the loss also ended MSU’s nine-game winning streak in road games in November.

• Saturday’s one-point loss snapped MSU’s seven-game winning streak in games decided by a touchdown or less. It marked MSU’s fi rst loss in a game decided by a TD or less since Notre Dame in 2013. MSU had previously won four games in 2015 (Oregon, Purdue, Rutgers, Michigan) in games decided by a TD or less.

• Saturday’s loss to Nebraska marked just the second time an unranked opponent has defeated a ranked Michigan State team under Mark Dantonio (35-2; only other time: Notre Dame, 2011) . . . MSU is 48-12 as a ranked team in the AP Poll under Dantonio.

• Connor Cook tied a career high with four touchdown passes to set a new Michigan State career record with 68, passing Kirk Cousins (66 from 2008-11) . . . Cook completed 23-of-37 passes for 335 yards and one interception along with his four TDs . . . Cook set a school record with his fourth straight 300-yard passing game (367 vs. Rutgers; 328 vs. Michigan; 398 vs. Indiana; 335 vs. Nebraska) . . . he also tied Jeff Smoker for the most 300-yard passing games in a career with 10 . . . it also marked Cook’s 24th career 200-yard passing effort, which is second in MSU history (Kirk Cousins with 26) . . . Cook’s 335 passing yards were the most ever by a Spartan QB against Nebraska.

• Macgarrett Kings Jr. collected a career-high 97 receiving yards on four catches, including two touchdowns (34 yards and 18 yards in second quarter) . . . it marked his fi rst career multiple TD game.

SPARTANS IN THE POLLS

ASSOCIATED PRESS | COACHES | CFBWeek AP COACHES CFB Preseason 5 6 -Sept. 8 5 6 -Sept. 13 4 4 -Sept. 20 2 3 -Sept. 27 2 2 -Oct. 4 4 3 -Oct. 11 7 4 -Oct. 18 7 4 -Oct. 25 6 5 -Nov. 1 6 6 7Nov. 8 14 14 -Nov. 15Nov. 22Nov. 29Dec. 6

KEY:RV – Receiving Votes. NOTE: College Football Playoff rankings fi rst released on Nov. 3.



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• Aaron Burbridge tied his career high with 10 catches and established a career high for receiving yards with 164 . . . it was Burbridge’s fourth consecutive 100-yard receiving game and his seventh of the season . . . the seven 100-yard receiving games ties the second most) in a Spartan single season (Devin Thomas, 2007) . . . Burbridge leads the Big Ten in receptions (62) and receiving yards (994) . . . he also leads the team with six TD receptions; he had a 33-yard TD catch in the third quarter at Nebraska . . . Burbridge’s 164 receiving yards are the most ever by a Spartan wide receiver against the Huskers.

• Gerald Holmes established career highs for carries (22) and rushing yards (117) . . . he had a 1-yard TD at the 4:16 mark in the fourth quarter and also a career-long 43-yard run in the fi rst quarter.

• Michigan State, which ranks No. 1 in the Big Ten in third downs, was 8-of-14 on third downs against Nebraska.

• Darien Harris tallied career highs in tackles (13) and tackles for loss (two for 4 yards).

• Riley Bullough recorded his third career interception when he picked off a Tommy Armstrong pass in the end zone midway through the third quarter, halting a Nebraska scoring drive.

• Demetrious Cox notched his second interception of the season and had fi ve tackles.

• Michigan State allowed season highs in points (39) and total offense (499 yards).

INJURY BUG BITES SPARTANS –• Unfortunately for Michigan State, the Spartans have suffered numerous injuries this season on both sides of the ball.

MSU has lost four players for the year due to season-ending injuries (fi fth-year senior linebacker Ed Davis: torn ACL; red-shirt freshman cornerback Vayante Copeland: neck; sophomore offensive tackle Dennis Finley: broken tibia and fi bula; red-shirt freshman safety Jalen Watts-Jackson: fractured and dislocated hip).

• From the Week 1 depth chart, nine of MSU’s 22 starters have missed at least one game due to injury. Position Week 1 Starter vs. WMU Games Missed LT Jack Conklin (leg) 2 (Purdue, Rutgers) C Jack Allen (lower leg) 2 (Michigan, Indiana) RT Kodi Kieler (knee) 3 (Air Force, CMU, Purdue) WR Macgarrett Kings (undisclosed) 1 (Purdue) TE Josiah Price (ankle) 2 (Purdue, Rutgers) RB Madre London (lower leg) 3 (Michigan, Indiana, Nebraska)

Offense totals: 6 starters for 13 games Additional injuries: LT Dennis Finley started vs. Purdue (out for season; broken leg)

DT Joel Heath (elbow) 1 (Central Michigan) S RJ Williamson (bicep) 4 (out indefi nitely) CB Vayante Copeland (neck) 7 (hurt in Week 2; out for season)

Defense totals: 3 starters for 12 games

Additional injuries: CB Darian Hicks (2014 starter; started two games in 2015; missed Michigan, Indiana game, return is TBA); LB Ed Davis (led team in production points in 2014; out for season; torn ACL in preseason camp)

UPDATED MSU RECORD BOOK

CAREER RECORDS

PASS ATTEMPTS1. Jeff Smoker (2000-03) 1,1502. Kirk Cousins (2008-11) 1,1283. Connor Cook (2012-15) 1,053

PASS COMPLETIONS1. Kirk Cousins (2008-11) 7232. Jeff Smoker (2000-03) 6853. Connor Cook (2012-15) 613

PASS COMPLETION PERCENTAGE1. Drew Stanton (2003-06) .6422. Kirk Cousins (2008-11) .6413. Jim Miller (1990-93) .6264. Dan Enos (1987-90) .6215. Todd Schultz (1994-97) .6076. Tony Banks (1994-95) .6077. Dave Yarema (1982-86) .6058. Jeff Smoker (2000-03) .5969. Connor Cook (2012-15) .582

PASSING YARDS1. Kirk Cousins (2008-11) 9,1312. Jeff Smoker (2000-03) 8,9323. Connor Cook (2012-15) 8,468

TOUCHDOWN PASSES1. Connor Cook (2012-15) 682. Kirk Cousins (2008-11) 66

PASSING EFFICIENCY1. Kirk Cousins (2008-11) 146.12. Connor Cook (2012-15) 143.73. Gene Glick (1946-49) 143.5

300-YARD PASSING GAMES1. Connor Cook (2012-15) 10 Jeff Smoker (2000-03) 10

200-YARD PASSING GAMES1. Kirk Cousins (2008-11) 262. Connor Cook (2012-15) 24

RECEPTIONS1. B.J. Cunningham (2008-11) 2182. Tony Lippett (2011-14) 1493. Matt Trannon (2003-06) 1484. Andre Rison (1985-88) 1465. Aaron Burbridge (2012-15) 142

100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES1. Charles Rogers (2001-02) 122. Andre Rison (1985-88) 113. B.J. Cunningham (2008-11) 104. Mark Ingram (1983-86) 95. Aaron Burbridge (2012-15) 8

TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS1. Kirk Cousins (2008-11) 9,0042. Jeff Smoker (2000-03) 8,7143. Connor Cook (2012-15) 8,691

TACKLES FOR LOSS1. Julian Peterson (1998-99) 482. Greg Jones (2007-10) 46.53. Denicos Allen (2010-13) 464. Larry Bethea (1975-77) 435. Shilique Calhoun (2012-15) 39.5

SACKS1. Larry Bethea (1975-77) 332. Julian Peterson (1998-99) 253. Shilique Calhoun (2012-15) 24.5



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DANTONIO RANKS SECOND IN WINS AT MICHIGAN STATE –• Ninth-year Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio owns an 83-32 (.722) record as head coach of the Spartans. His .722 winning percentage currently ranks third best at MSU. He won his 71st game at MSU on Oct. 25, 2014, against Michigan to move into second place all-time in victories in school history (record: Duffy Daugherty, 109). Dantonio won his 100th career game as a head coach on Oct. 17, 2015, at Michigan Stadium as the Spartans rallied to defeat the Wolverines, 27-23, on a 38-yard fumble return as time expired; his career record stands at 101-49 (.673) in his 12th season.

• Prior to Dantonio’s head coaching tenure that began in 2007, the Spartans had never recorded an 11-win season. Under Dantonio, MSU has won 11 games four times in the past fi ve seasons. Dantonio is one of just four coaches in Big Ten history to win 11 games four times (Fielding Yost, Michigan; Joe Paterno, Penn State; Jim Tressel, Ohio State). He’s also just the third to do so in a fi ve-year span (Yost, Michigan, 1901-05; Tressel, Ohio State, 2006-10*). *wins vacated in 2010

• Dantonio ranks third in Spartan history with 115 games coached at Michigan State (Duffy Daugherty: 183; George Perles: 139).

• Dantonio is the third-longest tenured coach in the Big Ten (Kirk Ferentz, Iowa: 17th season; Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern, 10th season) and the 16th longest in the FBS.

• Dantonio’s eight-game bowl streak at Michigan State is tied for the seventh longest by an active head coach at the same school and is the longest in the Big Ten.

• Dantonio’s .710 winning percentage (49-20) in Big Ten games ranks fi rst in MSU history (minimum 10 Big Ten games).

• Along with Dantonio, four Spartan assistant coaches - Harlon Barnett, Mark Staten, Mike Tressel and Dave Warner - have also coached in more than 100 games at MSU.

Here’s a look at Dantonio’s milestone wins at Michigan State:

Game Date Result Milestone 1 Sept. 1, 2007 MSU 55, UAB 17 First win at MSU7 Oct. 13, 2007 MSU 52, Indiana 27 First Big Ten win12 Nov. 17, 2007 MSU 35, Penn State 31 MSU secures fi rst bowl bid since 200322 Oct. 25, 2008 MSU 35, Michigan 21 First win over Michigan; MSU’s fi rst win at Michigan Stadium since 199031 Oct. 3, 2009 MSU 26, No. 22 Michigan 20 (OT) First win over AP ranked opponent 42 Sept. 18, 2010 MSU 34, Notre Dame 31 (OT) “Little Giants” play defeats Irish in OT51 Nov. 27, 2010 MSU 28, Penn State 22 MSU wins Big Ten title for fi rst time since 199057 Oct. 1, 2011 MSU 10, Ohio State 7 First win over Ohio State58 Oct. 15, 2011 MSU 28, No. 11 Michigan 14 Fourth straight win over Michigan59 Oct. 22, 2011 MSU 37, No. 4 Wisconsin 31 “Rocket” defeats Badgers on last play62 Nov. 12, 2011 MSU 37, Iowa 21 MSU’s fi rst win at Iowa since 198963 Nov. 19, 2011 MSU 55, Indiana 3 MSU wins inaugural B1G Legends Division66 Jan. 2, 2012 MSU 33, No. 18 Georgia 30 (3OT) First bowl victory79 Dec. 29, 2012 MSU 17, TCU 16 Second consecutive bowl win89 Nov. 16, 2013 MSU 41, Nebraska 28 MSU’s fi rst-ever win over Nebraska92 Dec. 7, 2013 MSU 34, No. 2 Ohio State 24 Spartans win fi rst outright B1G title since 198793 Jan. 1, 2014 MSU 24, No. 5 Stanford 20 MSU wins fi rst Rose Bowl since 1988; Third straight bowl win100 Oct. 18, 2014 MSU 56, Indiana 17 Dantonio wins 70th game at MSU101 Oct. 25, 2014 MSU 35, Michigan 11 Sixth win in last seven games vs. UM105 Nov. 29, 2014 MSU 34, Penn State 10 MSU wins 10 games for 4th time in 5 years106 Jan. 1, 2015 MSU 42, Baylor 41 MSU rallies from 20 points down in the fourth quarter to win fourth straight bowl game111 Oct. 3, 2015 MSU 24, Purdue 21 Dantonio wins 80th game at MSU113 Oct. 17, 2015 MSU 27, Michigan 23 MSU wins on 38-yard fumble recovery as time expires to defeat Michigan for seventh time in eight years; 100th career win

UPDATED MSU RECORD BOOK

SEASON RECORDS

PASS COMPLETIONS1. Jeff Smoker (2003) 3022. Kirk Cousins (2011) 2673. Drew Stanton (2005) 2364. Andrew Maxwell (2012) 2345. Kirk Cousins (2010) 2266. Connor Cook (2013) 223 Brian Hoyer (2007) 2238. Jim Miller (1993) 2159. Connor Cook (2014) 212

PASSING YARDS1. Jeff Smoker (2003) 3,3952. Kirk Cousins (2011) 3,3163. Connor Cook (2014) 3,2144. Drew Stanton (2005) 3,0775. Kirk Cousins (2010) 2,8256. Connor Cook (2013) 2,755

200-YARD PASSING GAMES1. Kirk Cousins (2011) 11 Drew Stanton (2005) 113. Connor Cook (2014) 10 Jeff Smoker (2003) 105. Connor Cook (2013) 8 Kirk Cousins (2009) 8

300-YARD PASSING GAMES1. Jeff Smoker (2003) 62. Connor Cook (2015) 4 Connor Cook (2014) 4 Drew Stanton (2005) 4 Jeff Smoker (2001) 4

PASSING TOUCHDOWNS1. Kirk Cousins (2011) 252. Connor Cook (2014) 243. Connor Cook (2013) 22 Drew Stanton (2005) 225. Connor Cook (2015) 21 Jeff Smoker (2003) 21 Jeff Smoker (2001) 21

PASSING EFFICIENCY RATING1. Jeff Smoker (2001) 166.42. Drew Stanton (2005) 153.43. Kirk Cousins (2010) 150.7 Dave Yarema (1986) 150.75. Connor Cook (2014) 149.46. Connor Cook (2015) 149.3

RECEIVING YARDS1. Charles Rogers (2001) 1,4702. Charles Rogers (2002) 1,3513. B.J. Cunningham (2011) 1,3064. Devin Thomas (2007) 1,2605. Tony Lippett (2014) 1,1986. Plaxico Burress (1999) 1,1427. Courtney Hawkins (1989) 1,0808. Plaxico Burress (1998) 1,0139. Aaron Burbridge (2015) 994

100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES1. B.J. Cunningham (2011) 82. Aaron Burbridge (2015) 7 Devin Thomas (2007) 7

TOTAL OFFENSE1. Drew Stanton (2005) 3,4152. Connor Cook (2014) 3,2943. Jeff Smoker (2003) 3,2794. Kirk Cousins (2011) 3,2775. Connor Cook (2013) 2,831

POINTS SCORED1. Jeremy Langford (2014) 132 Javon Ringer (2008) 1323. Jehuu Caulcrick (2007) 1264. Michael Geiger (2014) 114 Jeremy Langford (2013) 114 Blake Ezor (1989) 114



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DANTONIO’S WINNING PERCENTAGE AT MSU AMONG THE BEST IN THE NATION –• Mark Dantonio is one of just six active coaches in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision to own at least a .700 winning percentage while coaching in at least 100 games at the same school (Les Miles, LSU; Gary Patterson, TCU; Nick Saban, Alabama; Bob Stoops, Oklahoma; Mark Richt, Georgia).

Coach (active, 100 games minimum, same school) Winning Pct. (Overall Record, Years) Nick Saban, Alabama .846 (99-18, ninth year) Bob Stoops, Oklahoma .796 (176-45, 17th year)Les Miles, LSU .786 (110-30, 11th year)Gary Patterson, TCU .753 (140-46, 15th year)Mark Richt, Georgia .736 (142-51, 14th year)Mark Dantonio, Michigan State .722 (83-32, ninth year)

DANTONIO’S 61 WINS SINCE 2010 RANK THIRD MOST IN FBS –• Mark Dantonio ranks third among active NCAA FBS head coaches with 61 wins since 2010.

Winningest NCAA FBS Head Coaches Since 2010 Rank Team Total Wins 1. Nick Saban, Alabama 66 2. Jimbo Fisher, Florida State 65 3. Mark Dantonio, MSU 61 4. Les Miles, LSU 59 5. Bob Stoops, Oklahoma 58

STAFF CONTINUITY SPARKS DANTONIO’S SUCCESS AT MSU – • MSU head coach Mark Dantonio has repeatedly stressed the importance of continuity on his coaching staff as one of the main reasons for Michigan State’s success during his tenure. Four of MSU’s nine assistant coaches have been at MSU since Dantonio’s arrival in 2007 (assistant head coach/co-defensive coordinator/secondary coach Harlon Barnett, offensive line coach Mark Staten, co-defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Mike Tressel, co-offensive coordinator/running backs coach Dave Warner). Those four also coached under Dantonio at Cincinnati. Dantonio, Barnett, Staten and Tressel have been on the same staff since 2004.

• In addition, quarterbacks coach/recruiting coordinator Brad Salem is in his sixth year on the staff, wide receivers coach Terrence Samuel is in his fi fth year, and defensive line coach Ron Burton is in his third year. Co-offensive coordinator/tight ends coach Jim Bollman, who is also in his third season, has coached with Dantonio on three previous occasions: Youngstown State (1986-90), Michigan State (1995-97) and Ohio State (2001-03).

• Three of Dantonio’s former assistants left Michigan State to become head coaches at FBS schools: Don Treadwell (Miami-Ohio, 2011-13), Dan Enos (Central Michigan, 2010-14) and Pat Narduzzi (Pittsburgh, fi rst season).

POLL SPEAK –• Michigan State is ranked No. 14 in this week’s Associated Press Top 25 Poll and No. 14 in the Amway Coaches Poll. The Spartans were ranked No. 2 in the AP Poll for two weeks (Sept. 20, Sept. 27), the highest for the program since fi nishing the 1966 season at No. 2.

• MSU has been ranked in the AP Poll for a school-record 36 consecutive weeks, dating back to Oct. 27, 2013 (previous record: 34 weeks from Sept. 19, 2010 to Sept. 23, 2012). For 27 of those 36 weeks, MSU has been ranked in the Top 10.

• Michigan State is 48-12 (.800) as a ranked team in the AP Poll under Mark Dantonio.

• As a ranked team, Michigan State has only lost to an unranked opponent twice under Dantonio (35-2; at Notre Dame, 2011; at Nebraska, 2015).

• Michigan State was ranked No. 5 in the Preseason Associated Press Poll. The Spartans (No. 8 in 2014) appeared in the Preseason AP Top 10 for the second straight year for the fi rst time since 1966-67, and it marked MSU’s highest preseason ranking in the AP Poll since 1967 (No. 3). It also marked the Spartans’ 15th appearance in the Preseason AP Top 10. Since 1950, Michigan State has appeared in the Preseason AP Poll 29 times.

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• MSU was ranked No. 5 in the fi nal 2014 Associated Press and USA TODAY/Amway Coaches Polls. The Spartans fi nished ranked among the nation’s top fi ve for the second year in a row (No. 3 in both polls in 2013) - a program fi rst since 1965-66 (No. 2 in 1965, No. 2 in 1966). The Spartans also accomplished the feat three years in a row from 1951-53 (No. 2 in 1951, No. 1 in 1952, No. 3 in 1953).

• Michigan State became the fi rst Big Ten team to be ranked in the top fi ve of The Associated Press Poll in consecutive years since Ohio State in 2009-10. It also marked MSU’s 14th Top 10 fi nish in the history of the AP Poll (No. 8 in 1950, No. 2 in 1951, No. 1 in 1952, No. 3 in 1953, No. 2 in 1955, No. 9 in 1956, No. 3 in 1957, No. 8 in 1961, No. 2 in 1965, No. 2 in 1966, No. 8 in 1987, No. 7 in 1999, No. 3 in 2013, No. 5 in 2014).• Dantonio has led Michigan State to Top 25 fi nishes in fi ve of the last seven seasons (2008: No. 24 in both polls; 2010: No. 14 in both polls; 2011: No. 10 USA TODAY/No. 11 AP; 2013: No. 3 in both polls; and 2014: No. 5 in both polls).

• Michigan State fi nished the 2014 season ranked fi fth in the fi nal Amway Coaches Poll. It marked the third Top-10 fi nish in the Coaches Poll for the Spartans under Mark Dantonio (No. 10 in 2011, No. 3 in 2013, No. 5 in 2014).

SPARTANS MAINTAIN SUCCESS IN BIG TEN PLAY –• Michigan State has won 21 of its last 23 games against Big Ten opponents, including 16 wins by double-fi gures.

• Michigan State’s 13-game Big Ten winning streak from Nov. 24, 2012 to Oct. 25, 2014 was the second-longest Big Ten winning streak in school history (16 straight from Oct. 2, 1965 to Oct. 21, 1967). In addition, MSU had won 14 consecutive games against Big Ten opponents (2013 Big Ten Championship Game vs. No. 2 Ohio State).

• MSU’s seven-game Big Ten winning streak that began on Nov. 15, 2014 against Maryland and ended on Nov. 7, 2015 at Nebraska was tied for fourth longest in school history.

• Mark Dantonio’s .710 winning percentage (49-20) in Big Ten games ranks fi rst in MSU history (minimum 10 Big Ten games).

• Michigan State is 36-9 in Big Ten regular-season games since 2010.

WINNING THE CLOSE ONES –• Michigan State had won seven consecutive games decided by a touchdown or less (27-23 vs. Michigan; 31-24 vs. Rutgers; 24-21 vs. Purdue, 31-28 vs. Oregon in 2015; 42-41 vs. Baylor, 27-22 vs. Nebraska in 2014; 24-20 vs. Stanford in 2013) before falling at Nebraska, 39-38, on Nov. 7, 2015.

• Since the beginning of the 2010 season, Michigan State is 17-8 (.680) in games decided by a touchdown or less, including all four bowl victories. The losses have come against Wisconsin in the 2011 Big Ten Cham-pionship Game (42-39), Ohio State (17-16), Iowa (19-16 in 2OT), Michigan (12-10), Nebraska (28-24) and Northwestern (23-20) in 2012, Notre Dame (17-13) in 2013, and Nebraska (39-38) in 2015.

OFFENSEMSU’S 24-POINT SCORING STREAK LONGEST IN NCAA FBS –• Although Michigan State had its school-record 12-game 30-point scoring streak snapped against Purdue, in Week 5, the Spartans still have scored at least 24 points in 24 consecutive games, which is tied for the longest active streak in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision, along with Baylor.

• Before scoring 24 points against the Boilermakers, MSU had scored 30-plus points in 12 consecutive games, which also was the longest active streak in the NCAA FBS. The Spartans have scored 30-plus points in 18 of their past 22 games.

• MSU was last held under 24 points in a 14-3 win over Minnesota on Nov. 30, 2013, while the Bears were held to 17 points in a loss at Oklahoma State on Nov. 23, 2013.

Longest Active Streaks Scoring 24+ Points - FBS Rank Team Streak Beginning of Streak 1. Michigan State 24 Dec. 7, 2013 Baylor 24 Nov. 30, 2013 3. Houston 17 Oct. 11, 2014

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BY THE NUMBERS

8 Michigan State has appeared in a school-record eight consecutive bowl games; it’s also the 13th-longest active streak in the FBS and second longest in the Big Ten.

20 Down 41-21 in the fourth quarter, MSU rallied for a 20-point comeback victory, 42-41, over No. 4 Baylor in the 2015 Cotton Bowl Classic.

MSU has won a school-record four bowl games in a row, the longest active streak in the Big Ten and also tying a Big Ten record.

5 MSU fi nished No. 5 in the fi nal 2014 national polls, giving MSU back-to-back top-fi ve fi nishes (No. 3 in 2013) for the fi rst time since 1965-66.

1 Michigan State’s ranking in the Big Ten in rushing defense the past four seasons. MSU also led the FBS in rushing defense (88.5 ypg.) in 2014.

MSU is one of two schools in the country, along with Florida, to win multiple National Championships in both football and men’s basketball.

46 MSU has won 46 Big Ten regular-season games since 2008 - tied with Ohio State for the most by any conference team.

36 Michigan State has been ranked in the AP Poll for a school-record 36 consecutive weeks, including 27 weeks in the Top 10 during that time.

58 In the Dantonio era, Michigan State has held its opponent below 100 yards rushing in 58 of 115 games (50 percent).

61 MSU has won 61 games since the beginning of the 2010 season, most in the Big Ten and seventh most in the FBS during that time period.

83 Mark Dantonio has won 83 games at MSU, second most in school history.

34 MSU has won 34 of its last 38 games, dating back to the 2012 regular-season fi nale.

MSU has ranked among the nation’s Top 25 in attendance each of the last 59 seasons.59



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CONNOR COOK: WINNINGEST QUARTERBACK IN MICHIGAN STATE HISTORY –Fifth-year senior Connor Cook, a fi nalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and a semifi nalist for both the Davey O’Brien and Maxwell Awards, is the winningest quarterback in Michigan State history. He owns a 31-4 record (.886) in his third year as the starter, including a 20-2 (.909) mark against Big Ten opponents. The 31 wins are second most among active starting quarterbacks in the NCAA FBS (Stanford’s Kevin Hogan with 32) and the .886 winning percentage is No. 1. Cook is 4-1 against AP Top 10 teams in his career and 7-3 against AP Top 25 opponents. He became MSU’s all-time leader in touchdown passes after throwing four in the Nebraska game; he has 68 overall (Kirk Cousins threw 66 from 2008-11).

Cook ranks among the Big Ten leaders in touchdown passes (fi rst with 21), passing effi ciency (fi rst with 149.3 rating), passing (second with 267.2 ypg.), and total offense (third with 275.0 ypg.). His three intercep-tions are tied for the fewest by a Big Ten starting quarterback. In Big Ten games, Cook is averaging 313.3 yards per game passing and has completed 108-of-186 throws (.581) for 12 TDs and just two interceptions.

Cook’s last season is shaping up to be his most productive in the record book. With 21 TDs already in 2015, he is just three away from tying his career high of 24 last season and four away from tying Cousins (25) for the most in a Spartan single-season. He has thrown for more than 300 yards in a school-record four consecutive games (367 vs. Rutgers; 328 vs. Michigan; career-high 398 vs. Indiana; 335 vs. Nebraska). His 10 300-yard passing games are tied for fi rst in school history, along with Smoker. The four 300-yard passing games are tied for second most in an MSU single-season (record: Smoker with six in 2003).

The 6-4, 220-pound Cook earned his 28th career win in the victory over Purdue on Oct. 3, making him the winningest starting quarterback in school history. He passed Spartan signal-caller Kirk Cousins’ school-record mark of 27 career victories for MSU (27-12 record from 2009-11).

The Hinckley, Ohio, native is ranked among MSU’s all-time leaders in 300-yard passing games (tied for fi rst with 10), touchdown passes (fi rst with 68), 200-yard passing games (second with 24), passing effi ciency (second with 143.7 rating), passing yards (third with 8,468), pass attempts (third with 1,053), total offense (third with 8,691 yards), pass completions (third with 613), and pass completion percentage (ninth at .582).

The 6-4, 220-pound Cook needs 314 yards of total offense to become MSU’s all-time leader in that category. Cook has 8,691 yards of total offense, which is currently third in school history (Cousins with 9,004 from 2008-11; Smoker with 8,714 from 2000-03). Cook, who already owns MSU’s all-time touchdown passes record with 68, is also nearing the career mark for most passing yards in school history. Cook, who is cur-rently third with 8,468 yards, only trails Smoker (8,932) and Cousins (9,131). Cook needs one more 300-yard passing game to set the school record in that category as well; he currently is tied with Smoker with 10.

Among active NCAA FBS quarterbacks, Cook ranks among the leaders in passing yards (sixth with 8,468), touchdown passes (fi fth with 68), total offense (ninth at 8,691 total yards), passing yards per game (21st at 217.1 ypg.) and passing effi ciency (24th with 143.7 rating).

Cook tied a career high with four touchdown passes at Nebraska to set a new Michigan State career record with 68, passing Cousins. Cook completed 23-of-37 passes for 335 yards and one interception along with

ALL-TIME WINNINGEST COACHES - MICHIGAN STATE HISTORY

OVERALLRk. Coach (Years).......................................Wins1. Duffy Daugherty (1954-72) ...................... 1092. Mark Dantonio (2007-) ............................. 833. Charles Bachman (1933-46) ..................... 704. George Perles (1983-94) ........................... 685. Chester Brewer (1903-10, ‘17, ‘19) ........... 58

Rk. Coach (Years)................................. Win Pct.1. John Macklin (1911-15) .......................... .8532. Clarence “Biggie” Munn (1947-53) ......... .8463. Mark Dantonio (2007-) .......................... .7224. Jim Crowley (1929-32) ........................... .7125. Chester Brewer (1903-10, ‘17, ‘19) ........ .699

BIG TENRk. Coach (Years).......................................Wins1. Duffy Daughery (1954-72) ......................... 722. George Perles (1983-94) ........................... 533. Mark Dantonio (2007-) ............................. 49

Rk. Coach (Years) [Min. 10 games]..... Win Pct.1. Mark Dantonio (2007-) .......................... .7102. Denny Stolz (1973-75)............................ .6043. Nick Saban (1995-99)............................. .602

BOWL APPEARANCESRk. Coach (Years).....................................Bowls1. Mark Dantonio (2007-) ............................... 82. George Perles (1983-94) ............................. 73. Duffy Daugherty (1954-72) .......................... 3 Nick Saban (1995-99).................................. 3

BOWL WINSRk. Coach (Years)............................. Bowl Wins1. Mark Dantonio (2007-) ............................... 42. George Perles (1983-94) ............................. 3



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his four TDs, and set a school record with his fourth straight 300-yard passing game (367 vs. Rutgers; 328 vs. Michigan; 398 vs. Indiana; 335 vs. Nebraska). He also tied Smoker for the most 300-yard passing games in a career with 10 and it marked Cook’s 24th career 200-yard passing effort, which is second in MSU his-tory (Cousins with 26). Cook’s 335 passing yards were the most ever by a Spartan QB against Nebraska.

After setting a school record with 416 yards of total offense and throwing for a career-high 398 yards in Michigan State’s 52-26 win over Indiana in Week 8, Cook was named the Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week for the fi rst time in his career. Cook also set career highs for pass completions (30) and pass attempts (52) against the Hoosiers and tied his career best with four touchdown passes. He produced some of the top single-game passing totals in school history: completions (tied for sixth with 30), pass attempts (sixth with 52), passing yards (second with 398) and TD passes (tied for second with 4). The 398 passing yards were just two shy of MSU’s single-game record (Bill Burke, 400, vs. Michigan in 1999).

With a career-best 398 passing yards against Indiana, Cook became just the third quarterback in MSU history to reach the 8,000-yard career milestone (8,133 passing yards). Cook’s effort against the Hoosiers was also named one of the “Great Eight” performances of the week by the Davey O’Brien Award.

Cook became just the second Spartan starting quarterback to defeat Michigan three consecutive times (Cousins, 2009-11) in MSU’s 27-23 triumph at Michigan Stadium in Week 7. He threw his 60th career touch-down pass with a 30-yard pass to Macgarrett Kings Jr. in the third quarter and completed 18-of-39 passes overall for 328 yards. It marked Cook’s fi fth fourth-quarter comeback for the Spartans (2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl vs. TCU; 2013 vs. Ohio State in Big Ten Championship Game; 2014 Rose Bowl vs. Stanford; 2015 Cotton Bowl vs. Baylor; 2015 vs. Michigan).

Cook threw for a 367 yards – the fi fth-highest total in school history – and two touchdowns in the win at Rutgers in Week 6. His showing against the Scarlet Knights was named one of the “Great 8” performances of the week by the Davey O’Brien Award. With the score tied at 24 with 4:16 to play, Cook engineered a 10-play, 76-yard game-winning touchdown drive to lead MSU to a 31-24 win. His 29-yard completion on third-and-9 from the MSU 25 to R.J. Shelton kept the drive alive and led to LJ Scott’s 3-yard TD run with 43 seconds remaining in the game.

Cook accounted for 187 total yards against Purdue. He completed 13-of-19 throws for 139 yards, includ-ing a 23-yard TD toss to Shelton in the second quarter, and connected on eight consecutive throws during one stretch in the fi rst half. He also completed throws to eight different receivers. In addition, Cook rushed fi ve times for a career-high 48 yards (previous high: 35 yards on four carries vs. Western Michigan in 2013 season opener), including a career-long 22-yard run in the third quarter.

In MSU’s 35-21 victory over Air Force on Sept. 19, Cook matched his career high with four touchdown passes and was 15-of-23 passing for 247 yards. He connected three times for scores with Aaron Burbridge, who tied MSU’s single-game touchdown reception record against the Falcons and was named the Big Ten Of-fensive Player of the Week.

Cook completed 20-of-32 throws for 192 yards and two touchdowns in the 31-28 win over then-No. 7 Oregon on Sept. 12 in Spartan Stadium. Cook improved his record to 4-1 as the starting quarterback at MSU against teams ranked in The Associated Press Top 10, which ranks tied for second most in school history (Steve Juday: six wins from 1963-65; Bill Burke: four wins from 1998-99).

In the season opener at Western Michigan, Cook threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns while completing 15-of-31 passes.

Cook fi nished the 2014 season ranked among MSU’s single-season leaders in TD passes (second with 24), passing yards (third with 3,214 yards), 200-yard passing games (tied for third with 10), passing effi ciency (fi fth with 149.4 rating), pass attempts (sixth with 365) and pass completions (ninth with 212). In addition, Cook led the Big Ten in passing (247.2 ypg.) and ranked second in the NCAA FBS in passing yards per completion (15.2). He ranked second in the Big Ten and 19th in the FBS in passing effi ciency (149.4 rating), and also ranked among the Big Ten leaders in passing yards (3,214), touchdown passes (second with 24), total offense (third with 253.4 ypg.) and completion percentage (sixth at .581).

Cook tied a school record, shared by Kirk Cousins and Drew Stanton, by throwing for a TD pass in 16 straight games (streak snapped at Maryland Nov. 15). He has thrown a touchdown pass in 12 consecutive games, dating back to Nov. 22 vs. Rutgers last season, heading into Saturday’s game vs. Maryland.

FUTURE SCHEDULES

2016Sept. 3 FURMANSept. 17 at Notre DameSept. 24 WISCONSINOct. 1 at IndianaOct. 8 BYUOct. 15 NORTHWESTERN (HC)Oct. 22 at MarylandOct. 29 MICHIGANNov. 5 at IllinoisNov. 12 RUTGERSNov. 19 OHIO STATENov. 26 at Penn State

2017Sept. 9 BOWLING GREENSept. 16 WESTERN MICHIGANSept. 23 NOTRE DAMESept. 30 IOWAOct. 7 at MichiganOct. 14 at MinnesotaOct. 21 INDIANA (HC)Oct. 28 at NorthwesternNov. 4 PENN STATENov. 11 at Ohio StateNov. 18 MARYLANDNov. 25 at Rutgers

2018 (BIG TEN ONLY)Sept. 22 at IndianaOct. 6 NORTHWESTERN (HC)Oct. 13 at Penn StateOct. 20 MICHIGANOct. 27 PURDUENov. 3 at MarylandNov. 10 OHIO STATENov. 17 at NebraskaNov. 24 RUTGERS

2019 (BIG TEN ONLY) Sept. 21 at NorthwesternSept. 28 INDIANA (HC)Oct. 5 at Ohio StateOct. 12 at WisconsinOct. 26 PENN STATENov. 9 ILLINOISNov. 16 at MichiganNov. 23 at RutgersNov. 30 MARYLAND

FUTURE NON-CONFERENCE GAMESSept. 8, 2018 at Arizona StateSept. 14, 2019 ARIZONA STATESept. 12, 2020 at BYUSept. 26, 2020 MIAMI (FLA.) Sept. 18, 2021 at Miami (Fla.)Sept. 17, 2022 at Boise StateSept. 16, 2023 BOISE STATE



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In leading MSU to back-to-back bowl wins over No. 5 Stanford and No. 4 Baylor (Associated Press fi nal regular-season ranking), Cook hit 46-of-78 throws (.590) for 646 yards (323.0 yards per game), four TDs and three interceptions. In three postseason bowl appearances (2012 Buffalo Wild Wings vs. TCU), he owns MSU career records for passing yards (693) and TD passes (5).

Cook and Dan Enos are the only two Spartan quarterbacks to win two bowl games as the starting quar-terback (Cook: 2014 Rose, 2015 Cotton; Enos: 1989 Aloha, 1990 Sun). Cook also led the Spartans on a game-winning drive in the 2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl against TCU. Cook has led the Spartans to three straight fourth-quarter comebacks in bowl games.

Most Wins by a Spartan Starting Quarterback Rank Player (Starting Years) Total Wins 1. Connor Cook (2013-14) 31 2. Kirk Cousins (2009-11) 27 3. Jeff Smoker (2000-03) 21 Most Wins by NCAA FBS Active Starting Quarterbacks Rank Player (School) Total Wins 1. Kevin Hogan (Stanford) 32 2. Connor Cook (Michigan State) 31 3. Joel Stave (Wisconsin) 29 4. Keenan Reynolds (Navy) 28 5. Cody Kessler (USC) 25 Trevone Boykin (TCU) 25 (Note: Ohio State’s Braxton Miller has 26 career wins as a starting quarterback but has transitioned to wide receiver for the 2015 season.) Highest winning percentage by NCAA FBS Active Starting Quarterbacks (Minimum: 24 career starts) Rank Player (School) Winning Pct. (Record) 1. Connor Cook (Michigan State) .886 (31-4) 2. Kevin Hogan (Stanford) .780 (32-9) 3. Everett Golson (Florida State/Notre Dame) .767 (23-7) 4. Joel Stave (Wisconsin) .763 (29-9) 5. Cody Kessler (USC) .694 (25-11) 6. Trevone Boykin (TCU) .676 (25-12) (Note: Ohio State’s Braxton Miller produced a 26-8 record [.765] in 34 career starts at quarterback before transitioning to wide receiver for the 2015 season.) AARON BURBRIDGE ADDED TO BILETNIKOFF AWARD WATCH LIST –Senior wide receiver Aaron Burbridge is making a strong case to become the second Spartan in a row to be named the Big Ten Receiver of the Year (Tony Lippett, 2014). Burbridge is just 6 yards away from reaching the 1,000-yard milestone for the season, as he leads the Big Ten and ranks 11th in the NCAA FBS with 994 receiving yards. Burbridge also ranks fi rst in the Big Ten and 14th in the FBS in receptions (6.9 pg; 62) and eighth in the FBS in receiving yards per game (110.4 ypg.). His six TDs are tied for third most in the conference. Burbridge has recorded four straight 100-yard games and seven overall this season, one shy of the MSU single-season record (B.J. Cunningham, eight, 2011).

The 6-1, 208-pound Burbridge was added to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List, which is given annually to the nation’s outstanding college football receiver by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, Inc., in late September. He was named the fourth-leading candidate for the Biletnikoff Award by ESPN.com’s Mark Schlabach on Oct. 20 and was a midseason All-Big Ten pick by ESPN.com.

Burbridge tied his career high with 10 catches and established a career high for receiving yards with 164 at Nebraska on Nov. 7; he also had a 33-yard TD catch in the third quarter. It marked Burbridge’s fourth consecutive 100-yard receiving game and his seventh of the season. His 164 receiving yards were the most ever by a Spartan wide receiver against the Huskers.

Burbridge had eight receptions for 128 yards against Indiana, including an 11-yard touchdown grab from Connor Cook late in the second quarter.

DEFENSIVE TDs SCORED IN DANTONIO ERA

Michigan State has scored 23 defensive touchdowns since Mark Dantonio took over as head coach prior to the 2007 season, including fi ve each in 2007, 2011 and 2013.

2007 (5)Travis Key 31-yard interception return vs. Pittsburgh, second quarterErvin Baldwin 12-yard fumble return vs. Indiana, third quarterOtis Wiley 54-yard interception return vs. Ohio State, third quarterSir Darean Adams 25-yard fumble return vs. Ohio State, third quarterTravis Key 20-yard fumble recovery vs. Purdue, fourth quarter

2008 (2)Otis Wiley 31-yard interception return vs. California, second quarterJohnny Adams 40-yard interception return vs. Purdue, second quarter

2009 (2)Danny Fortener 45-yard interception return vs. Illinois, third quarterChris L. Rucker 11-yard fumble return vs. Purdue, fi rst quarter

2010 – None

2011 (5)Jeremy Langford 37-yard fumble return vs. Florida Atlantic, fourth quarterIsaiah Lewis 37-yard interception return vs. Central Michigan, second quarterIsaiah Lewis 39-yard interception return vs. Michigan, fourth quarterJohnny Adams 86-yard interception return vs. Indiana, third quarterDarqueze Dennard 38-yard interception return vs. Georgia, third quarter, 2012 Outback Bowl

2012 – None

2013 (5)Kurtis Drummond 21-yard interception return vs. West-ern Michigan, fi rst quarterShilique Calhoun 16-yard fumble return vs. Western Michigan, fourth quarterShilique Calhoun 4-yard fumble return vs. South Florida, second quarterShilique Calhoun 56-yard interception return vs. South Florida, third quarterDenicos Allen 45-yard fumble return vs. Purdue, second quarter

2014 (3)Darien Harris 15-yard interception return vs. Purdue, fourth quarterRJ Williamson 29-yard interception return vs. Michigan, third quarterRJ Williamson 22-yard interception return vs. Maryland, third quarter

2015 (1)RJ Williamson 64-yard fumble return vs. Air Force, fi rst quarter



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In MSU’s 27-23 win over No. 12 Michigan in Ann Arbor on Oct. 17, Burbridge hauled in nine catches for 132 yards while being matched up against Wolverine senior cornerback Jourdan Lewis, who has been named a midseason All-American by several national media outlets.

Burbridge recorded a career-high 10 receptions and had 156 receiving yards in the win at Rutgers.

The Farmington Hills, Michigan, native was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week after setting a career high with three touchdown catches in the win over Air Force in Week 3; he had eight receptions overall for 156 yards against the Falcons. He scored on TD grabs of 28, 32 and 21 yards from Connor Cook. Burbridge’s fi rst TD grab was an acrobatic reception in the corner of the end zone that was named one of the top plays of the week by several national media outlets.

Burbridge’s three TD receptions tied MSU’s single-game record (last player: B.J. Cunningham vs. Wisconsin, 2011 Big Ten Championship Game), and it also marked Burbridge’s third straight 100-yard receiving game. He topped the 100-yard receiving mark in the fi rst half alone, with fi ve catches for 112 yards and two TDs. His eight receptions matched his career best (8 for 134 yards vs. Indiana, 2012). Seven of his eight catches resulted in either a fi rst down or touchdown against the Falcons, including four receptions of 20 yards or more.

Burbridge’s performance marked just the fourth time in school history a Spartan wide receiver caught three TDs and had more than 150 yards receiving in the same game (Plaxico Burress: 13 catches for 185 yards and three TDs vs. Florida on Jan. 1, 2000; Burress: 5 catches for 164 yards and three TDs vs. Northwestern on Nov. 13, 1999; Andre Rison: 9 catches for 252 yards and three TDs vs. Georgia on Jan. 1, 1989).

Burbridge has recorded 142 receptions for 1,910 yards and nine TDs in 46 career games. He ranks among MSU’s all-time leaders in receptions (fi fth with 142), 100-yard receiving games (fi fth with eight) and receiving yards (13th with 1,910). Burbridge is just 90 yards away from becoming the 11th Spartan receiver in school history to reach the 2,000-yard receiving milestone. He is also just eight catches away from becoming only the second receiver to record 150 career receptions (currently with 142; record-holder is B.J. Cunningham with 218).

Receivers in MSU history with 150+ yards and three TD catches in same game Player Stats Game Aaron Burbridge 8 catches, 156 yards, 3 TDs Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Air Force Plaxico Burress 13 catches, 185 yards, 3 TDs Jan. 1, 2000 vs. Florida Plaxico Burress 5 catches, 164 yards, 3 TDs Nov. 13, 1999 vs. Northwestern Andre Rison 9 catches, 252 yards, 3 TDs Jan. 1, 1989 vs. Georgia

ACTIVE CAREER LEADERS

RUSHING YARDS1. Delton Williams (109 att.) 5762. LJ Scott (92 att.) 5073. Madre London (95 att.) 3994. R.J. Shelton (59 att.) 3885. Gerald Holmes (76 att.) 353

RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS1. LJ Scott 92. Delton Williams 73. Gerald Holmes 54. R.J. Shelton 45. Connor Cook 3 Madre London 3

PASSING YARDS (C-A-I-TD)1. Connor Cook (613-1,053-18-68) 8,468

RECEPTIONS1. Aaron Burbridge 1422. Macgarrett Kings Jr. 1043. Josiah Price 564. R.J. Shelton 51

RECEIVING YARDS1. Aaron Burbridge 1,9102. Macgarrett Kings Jr. 1,3443. Josiah Price 7554. R.J. Shelton 520

TD RECEPTIONS1. Josiah Price 152. Aaron Burbridge 93. Macgarrett Kings Jr. 84. R.J. Shelton 5

SCORING LEADERS1. Michael Geiger 2542. Josiah Price 903. R.J. Shelton 604. LJ Scott 545. Aaron Burbridge 546. Macgarrett Kings Jr. 487. Delton Williams 42

ALL-PURPOSE YARDS1. R.J. Shelton 2,2492. Aaron Burbridge 2,0193. Macgarrett Kings Jr. 1,796

TACKLES1. RJ Williamson 1542. Darien Harris 1233. Shilique Calhoun 1124. Riley Bullough 1045. Demetrious Cox 83

TACKLES FOR LOSS1. Shilique Calhoun 39.52. Ed Davis 16.53. Malik McDowell 10.54. Joel Heath 10.0

SACKS1. Shilique Calhoun 24.53. Ed Davis 11.0

INTERCEPTIONS1. RJ Williamson 82. Riley Bullough 3



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SHUFFLING ALONG THE OFFENSIVE LINE – • Michigan State, which has one of the deepest and most talented offensive lines in the nation, has featured fi ve different starting lineups in the fi rst nine games of the season due to injuries up front. The Spartans have been forced to display their versatility and use their depth at all fi ve positions. Offensive line coach Mark Staten said his coaching style is based on the “whole-part-whole” learning model.

• For the fi rst time since Week 2 against Oregon, Michigan State featured its fi ve starters from the opening game of the season at Nebraska on Nov. 7 (left tackle Jack Conklin; left guard Brian Allen; center Jack Allen; right guard Donavon Clark; right tackle Kodi Kieler). It marked Jack Allen’s fi rst start since Week 6 against Rutgers (out with an injury).

• Four of Michigan State’s starters on the offensive line have started at multiple positions this season (Brian Allen: seven starts at left guard, two at center; Donavon Clark: fi ve at right guard; four starts at right tackle; Kodi Kieler: fi ve starts at right tackle, one at left tackle; Benny McGowan (four starts at right guard; two at left guard). In addition, Jack Allen played extensive action at left tackle vs. Purdue and Rutgers.

• MSU started its fi fth different combination on the offensive line at Michigan in Week 7. Jack Conklin re-turned to action for the fi rst time since Sept. 26 vs. Central Michigan to start at left tackle, Benny McGowan started at left guard, Brian Allen started at center, Donavon Clark lined up at right guard and Kodi Kieler was at right tackle.

• With starting junior right tackle Kodi Kieler missing three games (Air Force, Central Michigan, Purdue), fi fth-year senior Donavon Clark moved from right guard to right tackle and junior Benny McGowan entered the starting rotation at right guard.

• Starting junior left tackle Jack Conklin was forced to exit the Central Michigan game in Week 4 late in the second quarter with a leg injury, which moved sophomore Dennis Finley to the starting role at left tackle; however, Finley broke his leg in the second quarter vs. Purdue in Week 5, setting forth another set of changes, including fi fth-year senior All-America center Jack Allen to left tackle in the second half against the Boilermakers; Allen also played at left tackle at Rutgers, but was forced to leave the game with an injury and missed the Michigan game.

• Red-shirt freshman David Beedle, junior Miguel Machado (right tackle) and fi fth-year senior Brandon Clemons (guard) are also seeing action in the playing rotation.

• Amid all of the lineup changes, MSU has still only allowed 11 sacks all season – second fewest in the Big Ten and 20th fewest in the NCAA FBS. Last season, the offensive line allowed just 11 sacks, the least in the Big Ten and tied for third fewest in the NCAA FBS.

• In the second half of the Purdue game in Week 5, not one of the Spartan offensive linemen in the game started at that position in Week 1. Here’s a look at the lineup changes to the MSU offensive line from Week 1 to the second half of the Purdue game in Week 5:

Position Week 1 Starter vs. WMU Week 5 Second Half vs. Purdue LT Jack Conklin Jack Allen LG Brian Allen David Beedle C Jack Allen Brian Allen RG Donavon Clark Benny McGowan RT Kodi Kieler Donavon Clark

FINDING SUCCESS ON THIRD DOWN – • Michigan State ranks No. 1 in the Big Ten and No. 5 in the FBS with a 51 percent third-down conversion rate (64-for-126). On third downs, Connor Cook ranks tied for second in the NCAA FBS with nine TD passes and is completing 58 percent of his passes (53-of-91) for 727 yards.

RUNNING GAME KEY FOR SPARTANS UNDER DANTONIO – • Under Mark Dantonio, Michigan State is 66-11 (.857) when outrushing its opponent, including a 50-4 record (.926) since 2010. MSU has outrushed its opponent in fi ve of the fi rst nine games this season. Conversely, MSU is 17-21 under Dantonio when being outgained on the ground by its opponent.

• The Spartans are 30-3 (.909) in games when gaining 200 or more rushing yards under Dantonio.

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 (2007-15; 115 games):

Rushing Yards: 368 vs. Indiana, 2007

Passing Yards: 398 vs. Indiana, 2015

Total Yards: 662 vs. Indiana, 2014

First Downs: 33 vs. Indiana, 2015

Fewest Rushing Yards Allowed: -48 yards by Michi-gan, 2013

Fewest Passing Yards Allowed: 11 by Indiana, 2014

Fewest Total Yards Allowed: 48 by Florida Atlantic, 2011

Fewest First Downs Allowed: 1 by Florida Atlantic, 2011

Sacks By: 9 vs. Ohio State, 2011

Turnovers Forced: 6 vs. Eastern Michigan, 2014

Points (Game): 73 vs. Eastern Michigan, 2014

Points (Half): 49 (1st) vs. Eastern Michigan, 2014 (school record)

Points (Quarter): 28 (1st) vs. Eastern Michigan, 2014

Victory Margin: 59 vs. Eastern Michigan, 2014

Fewest Points Allowed (Game): 0 by Purdue, 2013; by Florida Atlantic, 2011; by Florida Atlantic, 2008

COACHING STAFF - GAMEDAY LOCATIONS

On the fi eld...Head coach Mark DantonioDefensive line coach Ron BurtonQuarterbacks coach Brad SalemWide receivers coach Terrence SamuelOffensive line coach Mark StatenCo-defensive coordinator/linebackers Mike Tressel

In the booth...Asst. head coach/co-defensive coordinator Harlon Barnett Co-offensive coordinator/tight ends coach Jim BollmanCo-offensive coordinator/running backs coach Dave WarnerLinebackers/special teams coach Mark Snyder



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SPARTANS LOOK TO CONTROL TIME OF POSSESSION – • The Spartans ranked No. 1 in the FBS in time of possession last season (35:21) and tied for sixth in 2013 (33:19). This season, MSU ranks 15th in the FBS in time of possession (32:54).

SPARTANS FEATURE TRIO OF RUNNING BACKS IN OFFENSIVE BACKFIELD –Three different running backs have started this season for Michigan State: freshman LJ Scott, red-shirt freshman Madre London and sophomore Gerald Holmes. Junior Delton Williams also has seen action in the backfi eld.

Scott leads the Spartans in rushing with 507 yards on 92 carries (56.3 ypg.; 5.5 avg.). He also leads the team with nine rushing TDs, which ranks tied for second in the Big Ten. The nine rushing TDs also rank third most by a Spartan freshman in a single-season (Sedrick Irvin, 16, 1996; T.J. Duckett, 10, 1999).

Scott was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week after recording career highs for carries (18), rushing yards (146) and rushing touchdowns (2) in No. 2 Michigan State’s 24-21 victory over Purdue in the Big Ten opener on Oct. 3. It marked Scott’s fi rst career 100-yard rushing game (previous high: 77 yards on 13 rushes in 2015 season opener at Western Michigan). He also posted his second career multi-TD game (also scored two rushing TDs against Oregon in Week 2). Scott scored on TD runs of 18 and 1 yard in the fi rst quarter against Purdue. His 30-yard run in the fourth quarter helped set up Michael Geiger’s 30-yard fi eld goal.

Scott’s 146 rushing yards were the most by a Spartan freshman since Javon Ringer had 194 at Illinois on Sept. 24, 2005.

It marked the second time Scott has been named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week this season. He also earned the honor after collecting 76 rushing yards on 11 carries in the victory over then-No. 7 Oregon, including touchdown runs of 6 and 38 yards.

London, who has missed the last three games after suffering an injury in Week 6 at Rutgers, started the fi rst six games for the Spartans. He is still second on the team with 399 rushing yards on 95 carries (66.5 ypg.; 4.2 avg.) and has three TDs. London recorded his fi rst career 100-yard rushing game with 103 yards on 18 carries against No. 7 Oregon, including a season-long 62-yard run on MSU’s fi rst offensive play from scrimmage.

Holmes has started the last two games (Indiana, Nebraska) and responded with a career game against the Cornhuskers, establishing career highs for carries (22) and rushing yards (117), including a 1-yard TD run in the fourth quarter. Holmes ranks among the team leaders in rushing touchdowns (second with 5), carries (second with 61) and rushing yards (third with 309; 38.6 ypg.; 5.1 avg.).

PRICE IS RIGHT IN THE END ZONE –Junior tight end Josiah Price, who was named to the Mackey Award Midseason Watch List (nation’s most outstanding tight end), has the most career touchdown receptions (15) of any tight end in Michigan State history. He set the record with his 14th career TD catch against Central Michigan on Sept. 26. Price also ranks tied for eighth among all Spartans with his 15 career touchdown grabs. In addition, Price’s 15 TDs are the most by an active tight end in the NCAA FBS.

Price has fi ve TDs this season (did not play in Week 5 vs. Purdue or Week 6 vs. Rutgers due to ankle injury). He has 13 receptions for 171 yards (13.2 avg.) – and 10 of them have resulted in either a touchdown or fi rst down.

Price, who owns a 3.59 grade-point average as a hospitality business major, was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District 5 Team.

The Greentown, Indiana, native has 56 career receptions for 755 yards in 34 games.

SPARTAN OFFENSIVE NOTES FROM 2014 –• Michigan State’s offense in 2014 was the most prolifi c in school history. The Spartans set school single-season records for points (559), total offense (6,510 yards; 500.8 yards per game), offensive touchdowns (70), rushing touchdowns (44), scoring average (43.0 points per game), rushing yards (3,057) and fi rst downs (321).

• MSU ranked second in the Big Ten and seventh in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision in scoring, averag-ing a school-record 43.0 points per game.

• Michigan State also ranked second in the Big Ten and 11th in the NCAA FBS in total offense, averaging a school-record 500.8 yards per game. In addition, MSU ranked No. 1 in the Big Ten in passing offense (265.6 ypg.) and fi fth in the Big Ten and 19th in the FBS in rushing offense (235.3 ypg.).

Live broadcasts for all of Michigan State’s games are available online at SpartanSportsNetwork.com and also on the Spartan Sports Network mobile app for the iPhone and Android devices.

SpartanSportsNetwork.com

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LONGEST TENURED FBSPLAY-BY-PLAY RADIO ANNOUNCERS

Rk. Name (School) Years1. Bob Robertson (Washington State) 492. Bill Hillgrove (Pittsburgh) 463. Don Fischer (Indiana) 434. Larry Zimmer (Colorado) 42 Tommy Suggs (South Carolina) 426. Joe Starkey (California) 41 Dave Nitz (Louisiana Tech) 419. Bob Harris (Duke) 40 Frank Hoffman, ULM 40 10. George Blaha (Michigan State) 38



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DEFENSETRULY ELITE – • Since 2011, Michigan State’s defense has been one of the most consistent in the NCAA FBS. The Spartans are the only team to rank in the FBS Top 10 in total defense the past four seasons (No. 6 in 2011, No. 4 in 2012, No. 2 in 2013, No. 8 in 2014).

• The Spartans are the only team in the FBS to rank in the Top 10 in both total defense and rushing defense the past four seasons. MSU ranked No. 1 in the nation in rushing defense (88.5 ypg.) and No. 8 in total defense (315.8 ypg.) in 2014.

• Since the Big Ten began awarding stat champions in all games in 1985, Michigan State is only the second team in conference history to lead the league in rushing defense four years in a row (Michigan, 1990-93). MSU’s 88.5 rushing yards allowed was the eighth-lowest total in school history.

• Michigan State led the NCAA FBS in rushing defense in 2014, allowing just 88.5 ypg. It marked the fourth time MSU has led the NCAA in rushing defense (1952: 83.9 ypg.; 1965: school-record 47.3 ypg.; 1987: 69.8 ypg.). MSU ranked No. 2 in the FBS in rushing defense in 2013 (86.6 ypg.). Alabama, MSU and Stanford are the only three schools in the FBS to rank in the Top 10 in rushing defense the past four seasons.

• Michigan State has ranked among the FBS Top 25 in pass effi ciency defense the past four seasons (18th in 2011; 4th in 2012; 1st in 2013; 21st in 2014).

• MSU has fi nished in the Top 25 nationally in rushing defense fi ve times in the last six seasons, including four straight in the Top 10 (24th in 2009; ninth in 2011; eighth in 2012; second in 2013; fi rst in 2014).

• In 115 games under Mark Dantonio, MSU has held its opponents under 100 yards rushing 58 times (50 percent).

Here’s a year-by-year breakdown of where MSU’s defense has ranked among the nation’s elite the past four seasons:

2014Category Stat Avg. Big Ten NCAARushing Defense 88.5 1st 1stPassing Defense 227.3 11th 60th Total Defense 315.8 4th 8th Scoring Defense 21.5 3rd 22ndPass Effi ciency Defense 113.1 4th 21st

2013Category Stat Avg. Big Ten NCAARushing Defense 86.6 1st 2nd Passing Defense 165.6 1st 3rdTotal Defense 252.2 1st 2nd Scoring Defense 13.2 1st 3rdPass Effi ciency Defense 92.3 1st 1st

2012Category Stat Avg. Big Ten NCAARushing Defense 98.6 1st 8th Passing Defense 175.8 3rd 9thTotal Defense 273.3 1st 4th Scoring Defense 16.3 1st 10thPass Effi ciency Defense 99.0 2nd 4th

2011Category Stat Avg. Big Ten NCAARushing Defense 100.5 1st 9th Passing Defense 176.9 3rd 11thTotal Defense 277.4 1st 6th Scoring Defense 18.4 3rd 10thPass Effi ciency Defense 113.3 2nd 18th

SPARTANS IN THE NFL

Michigan State has 18 former players listed on active rosters for National Football League teams as of Nov. 4, 2015.

Max Bullough, LB Houston TexansGarrett Celek, TE San Francisco 49ersKirk Cousins, QB Washington Redskins Kellen Davis, TE New York JetsDarqueze Dennard, CB Cincinnati BengalsKurtis Drummond, S Houston TexansBennie Fowler, WR Denver BroncosWilliam Gholston, DE Tampa Bay BuccaneersBrian Hoyer, QB Houston TexansJeremy Langford, RB Chicago BearsTony Lippett, DB Miami DolphinsKeshawn Martin, WR New England PatriotsKeith Mumphery, WR Houston TexansDomata Peko, DT Cincinnati BengalsTrenton Robinson, S Washington RedskinsDion Sims, TE Miami DolphinsDrew Stanton, QB Arizona CardinalsTrae Waynes, CB Minnesota Vikings

Practice Squad: Dan France, OT Cincinnati BengalsTaiwan Jones, LB New York JetsMarcus Rush, DE San Francisco 49ers

Injured Reserve: Le’Veon Bell, RB Pittsburgh SteelersMicajah Reynolds, DT Baltimore Ravens



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• Since the start of the 2012 season, Michigan State has held opponents to 50 rushing yards or less 16 times (fi ve times in 2012, four in 2013, six in 2014, once in 2015), most of any school in the FBS.

Most games (since 2012) holding an opponent to less than 50 yards rushingRank Team Games1. Michigan State 16

2. Alabama 15 3. Stanford 12

• Since the beginning of 2011, Michigan State has held 38 opponents under 100 rushing yards (seven in 2011; eight in 2012; 10 in 2013; nine in 2014, four in 2015), which ranks second most in the FBS.

Most games (since 2011) holding an opponent to less than 100 yards rushingRank Team Games

1. Alabama 442. Michigan State 383. Stanford 36

4. Louisville 32 5. Florida State 29

• Since the start of the 2011 season, only Alabama, Florida State and Louisville have allowed fewer rush-ing touchdowns than Michigan State’s 55 (11 in 2011, six in 2012, eight in 2013, 18 in 2014, 12 in 2015).

Fewest rushing TDs allowed (since 2011) Rank Team Rushing TDs allowed

1. Alabama 31 2. Florida State 51 3. Louisville 54

4. Michigan State 55

TURNOVERS PROVING TO BE THE DIFFERENCE ONCE AGAIN IN 2015 –• Michigan State, which ranked No. 2 in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision in turnover margin (+1.46 per game) in 2014 and No. 10 in 2013 (0.93 per game), is once again in the Top 10 in 2015 at 1.22 per game, which is tied for sixth best in the nation and tied for fi rst in the Big Ten (Iowa). The Spartans have forced 16 takeaways and have turned the ball over just fi ve times this season (+11). MSU’s fi ve turnovers are tied for third fewest in the FBS. In addition, MSU has scored 61 points off of its opponents’ turnovers, while the opposition has only scored three points on Spartan miscues (+58).

• The Spartans ranked No. 2 in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision in turnover margin (+1.46 per game) in 2014. MSU was +19 in the turnover department and forced 34 turnovers (16 fumbles, 18 interceptions), which ranked No. 1 in the Big Ten and third most in the FBS. Conversely, the Spartans turned the ball over just 15 times (six fumbles, nine interceptions), fewest in the Big Ten.

• Michigan State ranked fi rst in the Big Ten and tied for 10th in the FBS in turnover margin (+13, 0.93 per game) in 2013. The Spartans forced the most turnovers in the Big Ten (28) and also turned the ball over the least amount of times (15) in the conference.

• Michigan State has forced at least one turnover in 94 of 115 games under head coach Mark Dantonio (82 percent of the games since 2007).

• Michigan State is 52-11 (.825) when forcing at least two turnovers in a game under head coach Mark Dantonio. MSU has forced at least two turnovers in six of nine games this season.

RED ZONE STOPS –• The Spartans have posted two stops on fourth-and-goal this season: against Oregon in the second quarter and against Air Force in the fourth quarter. In Mark Dantonio’s previous eight seasons, the Spartans posted four stops on fourth-and-goal (2014 vs. Jacksonville State, third quarter; 2013 vs. Illinois, second quarter; 2008 vs. Eastern Michigan, third quarter; 2008 vs. Florida Atlantic, fi rst quarter).

• In addition to the two fourth-and-goal stops, MSU has forced two turnovers in the red zone (interception vs. Western Michigan, fourth quarter; interception vs. Air Force, fourth quarter).

SPARTAN FOOTBALL ALL-ACCESS“Spartan Football All-Access” provides fans with a behind-the-scenes, inside look at the Michigan State foot-ball program. From the opening of preseason camp and each week throughout the regular season, the show will take viewers into team and position meeting rooms, video sessions, out to the practice fi eld, into the classroom as well as into the post-game locker room.

“Spartan Football All-Access” debuts Mondays at 5:30 p.m. ET on FOX Sports Detroit and replays throughout the week. In addition, the weekly program is available on BTN2Go.

MSU TOP SINGLE-GAMEPERFORMANCES VS. MARYLAND

RUSHINGPlayer (Att.) Yards YearJeremy Langford (25) 138 2014Jack Breslin (18) 127 1944Sonny Grandelius (14) 110 1950

PASSINGPlayer (C-A) Yards YearConnor Cook (14-31) 240 2014

RECEIVINGPlayer (Rec.) Yards YearKeith Mumphery (2) 78 2014Macgarrett Kings Jr. (2) 63 2014



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SHILIQUE CALHOUN AMONG THE ELITE SPARTAN DEFENSIVE ENDS IN SPARTAN HISTORY –Fifth-year senior defensive end Shilique Calhoun, a two-time fi rst-team All-Big Ten selection and two-time second-team All-American, leads the Spartans in sacks (8.0 for 54 yards) and tackles for loss (10.5 for 60 yards) this season. His eight sacks (0.89 pg.) are fourth most in the Big Ten and 10th in the FBS, and he’s also tied for 10th in the conference in tackles for loss (1.17 pg.).

Calhoun ranks fi rst among Spartan defensive linemen with 30 tackles overall and his 101 production points are third most on the team. He has been named one of 20 semifi nalists for the Chuck Bednarik Award (col-lege defensive player of the year), one of 12 semifi nalists for the Lombardi Award (college lineman of the year) and one of 22 quarterfi nalists for the Lott IMPACT Trophy.

Calhoun was one of 13 defensive players on the Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List and was a preseason All-America selection by Athlon Sports (fi rst team), Lindy’s (fi rst team), CBSSports.com (second team), Phil Steele (second team), SI.com (second team) and Sporting News (second team).

The 6-foot-5, 250-pound Calhoun was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season and third time of his career following his performance in the 27-23 win at No. 12 Michigan on Oct. 17. Calhoun, who wore No. 43 in tribute to injured linebacker Ed Davis, recorded fi ve tackles, including a career-best 3.5 for losses (11 yards) against the Wolverines. His tackles for losses included two sacks (6 yards). The Spartan defense forced Michigan to go three-and-out on six possessions and limited the Wolverines to season lows in total yards (230) and rushing yards (62).

He also was named the Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week after recording a season-high six tackles in No. 2 Michigan State’s 30-10 victory Central Michigan on Sept. 26, with three resulting in losses (24 yards) including 2.5 sacks (24 yards). Calhoun also was credited with four quarterback hurries, one pass break-up and a blocked kick against CMU. He fi nished the game with a team-high 37 production points, the most by a Spartan defensive player this season.

Calhoun earned All-America honors in 2014 from the Football Writers Association of American (second team), Walter Camp Football Foundation (second team), Phil Steele (second team), Athlon Sports (fourth team) and SI.com (honorable mention).

With his second straight selection to the All-Big Ten First Team in 2014, Calhoun entered elite company in Michigan State history, joining College Football Hall of Famer Charles “Bubba” Smith (1965-66) and Sam Williams (1957-58) as the only other Spartan defensive ends to earn back-to-back fi rst-team All-Big Ten honors. He also was named the Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2013.

Calhoun ranks among MSU’s all-time leaders in tackles for loss yardage (second with 246), sack yardage (third with 191), sacks (third with 24.5), tackles for loss (fi fth with 39.5), and fumble recoveries (tied for 10th with fi ve). In 49 career games, including 36 consecutive starts, he has 112 tackles with 39.5 resulting in losses (35 percent). His 24.5 sacks are the most by any Spartan in the Mark Dantonio era and rank tied for fi rst among active players in the NCAA FBS, along with Ohio State’s Joey Bosa.

Most Sacks - FBS Active Players Rank Player (Years) Sacks 1. Shilique Calhoun, MSU (2012-15) 24.5 Joey Bosa, Ohio State (2013-15) 24.5 3. Emmanuel Ogbah, Oklahoma State (2013-15) 24.0

SEASON CAPTAINSJack Allen, Shilique Calhoun, Darien Harris

GAME CAPTAINSGame ...........................................................Captain(s)Western Michigan .....................................Jack ConklinOregon .....................................................Connor CookAir Force .........................................................AJ TroupCentral Michigan ...........................................Paul LangPurdue ................................................... Riley BulloughRutgers ................................................. Donavon ClarkMichigan ..........................................Lawrence ThomasIndiana ..................................................Tyler O’ConnorNebraska .....................................................Joel HeathMaryland ...................................................................... -Ohio State .................................................................... -Penn State ................................................................... -

HONORARY CAPTAINSGame ...........................................................Captain(s)Western Michigan ..... Tico Duckett/Todd (T.J.) Duckett/........................................................ Little John FlowersOregon ...................................................... Le’Veon BellAir Force ................................................... Jerel WorthyCentral Michigan ..................................... Don ColemanPurdue ..................................................... Robert VineyRutgers ........................................................................ -Michigan ...................................................Edwin BakerIndiana ............................................... Jeremy LangfordNebraska ..................................................................... -Maryland ...................................................................... -Ohio State .................................................................... -Penn State ................................................................... -



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DEFENSIVE LEADERBOARDRk. Player ................................ Production Points1. LB Riley Bullough........................................ 1542. LB Darien Harris ..........................................1113. DE Shilique Calhoun ................................... 101 4. LB Jon Reschke ............................................ 925. CB Demetrious Cox ...................................... 916. NT Malik McDowell ....................................... 88 DE Lawrence Thomas .................................. 888. DT Joel Heath ............................................... 559. DE Demetrius Cooper ................................... 4410. CB Arjen Colquhoun ..................................... 3111. LB Chris Frey ................................................ 2712. LB Andrew Dowell ......................................... 21

TRACKING TURNOVERSTakeaways (16) Qtr. MSU ResultINT-Western Michigan (Nicholson) 1 TDINT-Western Michigan (Copeland) 4 End of GameINT-Oregon (Nicholson) 1 TDINT-Oregon (Williamson) 2 INTFUM-Air Force (Williamson) 1 *TDFUM-Air Force (A. Dowell) 3 PuntINT-Air Force (Williamson) 4 PuntFUM-Central Michigan (R. Bullough) 4 TDFUM-Purdue (Heath) 1 TDFUM-Purdue (R. Bullough) 2 TDINT-Purdue (Cox) 2 PuntFUM-Michigan (Watts-Jackson) 4 *TDINT-Indiana (Miller) 1 PuntFUM-Indiana (Frey) 4 TDINT-Nebraska (Cox) 2 INTINT-Nebraska (R. Bullough) 3 TDTOTAL: 16 takeaways for 61 points (9-for-16 scoring)

Turnovers (5) Qtr. Opp. ResultFUM-Western Michigan (Shelton) 2 PuntINT-Oregon (Cook) 2 DownsINT-Rutgers (Cook) 2 End of HalfFUM-Indiana (Macksood) 2 End of HalfINT-Nebraska (Cook) 2 FGTOTAL: 5 turnovers for 3 points (1-for-5 scoring)

MSU: +11 Turnovers, +58 Points off Turnovers

* - denotes TD occured on same play as turnover.

RILEY BULLOUGH LEADS TEAM IN TACKLES –Junior linebacker Riley Bullough, who is in his fi rst year as the starting middle linebacker, leads the team and ranks 12th in the Big Ten in tackles (72; 8.0 avg.). Bullough also leads the team in production points (154) and fumble recoveries (2), and ranks second in sacks (3.5) and third in tackles for loss (5.5). He was added to the Lott IMPACT Trophy List following Week 4.

The Traverse City, Michigan, native collected seven tackles, including 1.5 for losses (3 yards) and a half sack, in the Spartans’ 27-23 victory over No. 12 Michigan in Week 7 as MSU held the Wolverines to season lows in total yards (230) and rushing yards (62).

Bullough was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after recording 14 tackles and a pass break-up in the win over No. 7 Oregon on Sept. 12 in Spartan Stadium. He also was credited with a quarterback hurry on Oregon’s fourth-and-16 play from the MSU 43-yard line with just over a minute left in the game, forcing Vernon Adams to come up short on his pass attempt intended for Bralon Addison. The Spartans limited Oregon to 123 rushing yards (43 attempts) -- the lowest single-game total by the Ducks since they were held to 64 vs. Stanford on Nov. 7, 2013.

The next week against Air Force, Bullough collected a career-high 16 stops against the Falcons.

In the season opener at Western Michigan, Bullough became the fi rst player since Denicos Allen in 2011 to record three sacks in a single game.

TWO SPARTAN STARTERS OUT FOR SEASON ON DEFENSE; STARTING SAFETY RJ WILLIAMSON OUT INDEFINITELY –Michigan State’s defense has unfortunately suffered a rash of injuries this season.

Fifth-year senior linebacker Ed Davis suffered a season-ending knee injury midway through the fi rst preseason practice in full pads on Aug. 12. A preseason All-Big Ten selection, Davis led the team with 200 production points during the 2014 regular season and ranked fourth on the team with a career-high 58 tackles. He also fi nished third on the team in tackles for loss (12 for 48 yards) and sacks (seven for 33 yards).

In the second game of the season against Oregon, red-shirt freshman cornerback Vayante Copeland suffered a season-ending neck injury in the second half against the Ducks. Copeland started the fi rst two games at cornerback and collected seven tackles, including two for losses. He recorded an interception in the end zone in the fourth quarter at Western Michigan with under two minutes remaining to ice the game against the Broncos.

In Week 5 against Purdue, fi fth-year senior and two-year starting safety RJ Williamson injured his arm and was forced to undergo surgery on a torn bicep; he is out indefi nitely, with a possible return slated for late in the regular season or for postseason play. The 6-foot, 216-pound Williamson is MSU’s active career leader in tackles (154) and interceptions (8). He has played in 43 career games, including 17 starts.

Williamson was selected by the Football Writers Association of America as the AutoNation National Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 21 for his role in the win over Air Force. He recorded fi ve tackles, returned a fumble 64 yards for a touchdown and intercepted a pass in the red zone against the Falcons. He also recovered an on-side kick attempt with 2:10 left in the game to help preserve MSU’s two touchdown lead. His 64-yard fumble return for a score gave the Spartans a 14-0 lead with 6:31 remaining in the fi rst quarter. On a third-and-goal play midway through the fourth quarter, he intercepted Karson Roberts’ pass attempt at the MSU 8-yard line.

Williamson has scored three defensive touchdowns in his career, which is tied for the most by any player in school history (Shilique Calhoun, T.J. Turner). In addition to the fumble return for a score against Air Force, he returned interceptions for touchdowns against Michigan and Maryland in 2014.

Most Defensive Touchdowns - MSU History Rank Player (Years) TDs 1. RJ Williamson (2012-15) 3 Shilique Calhoun (2012-15) 3 T.J. Turner (1997-2000) 3



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SPARTAN TRENDS UNDER DANTONIO –Here’s how Michigan State has fared during head coach Mark Dantonio’s tenure (2007-15: 115 games):

2015 Overall Games played in Spartan Stadium: 5-0 49-12Games played on the road/neutral site: 3-1 34-20

Games played in August: 0-0 3-1Games played in September: 4-0 26-9 Games played in October: 4-0 28-10Games played in November: 0-1 21-7Games played in December: 0-0 2-2Games played in January: 0-0 3-3

When leading at halftime: 6-1 61-8When trailing at halftime: 2-0 18-21When tied at halftime: 0-0 4-3

When scoring fi rst: 5-0 60-9When opponent scores fi rst: 3-1 23-23

When leading after fi rst quarter: 5-0 48-6When trailing after fi rst quarter: 0-1 17-20When tied after fi rst quarter: 3-0 18-6

When leading after three quarters: 7-1 66-9When trailing after three quarters: 1-0 14-20When tied after three quarters: 0-0 3-3

Overtime games: 0-0 4-3

When gaining more fi rst downs than opponent: 6-1 61-14When gaining fewer fi rst downs than opponent: 2-0 19-16When gaining same number of fi rst downs as opponent: 0-0 3-2

When gaining 200+ yards rushing: 1-0 30-3When opponent gains 200+ yards rushing: 1-0 5-9

When outrushing opponent: 5-0 66-11When being outrushed by opponent: 3-1 17-21

When gaining 200+ yards passing: 5-1 53-21When opponent gains 200+ yards passing: 5-1 38-19

When gaining more total yards than opponent: 5-0 69-12When gaining fewer total yards than opponent: 3-1 14-20

When leading in time of possession: 6-1 64-11When trailing in time of possession: 2-0 19-20When splitting in time of possession: 0-0 0-1

TOP SINGLE-GAME PERFORMANCES

Riley Bullough TacklesTotal Opponent (S-A) Date16 Air Force (5-11) 9/19/1514 Oregon (5-9) 9/12/15

Aaron Burbridge ReceivingYds. Opponent (Rec.) Date164 Nebraska (10) 11/7/15156 Rutgers (10) 10/10/15156 Air Force (8) 9/19/15134 Indiana (8) 10/6/12132 Michigan (9) 10/17/15128 Indiana (8) 10/24/15117 Western Michigan (4) 9/4/15101 Oregon (8) 9/12/15

Connor Cook PassingYds. Opponent (Comp.-Att.) Date398 Indiana (30-52) 10/24/15367 Rutgers (24-39) 10/10/15358 Ohio State (25-45) 11/8/14343 Oregon (29-47) 9/6/14335 Nebraska (23-37) 11/7/15332 Indiana (24-32) 10/18/14332 Stanford (22-36) 1/1/14328 Michigan (18-39) 10/17/15314 Baylor (24-42) 1/1/15304 Ohio State (24-40) 12/7/13293 Northwestern (16-23) 11/23/13285 Jacksonville State (12-13) 8/29/14277 Iowa (25-44) 10/5/13256 Western Michigan (15-31) 9/4/15254 Rutgers (16-24) 11/22/14252 Michigan (18-33) 11/2/2013247 Air Force (15-23) 9/19/15240 Maryland (14-31) 11/15/14238 Purdue (19-37) 10/11/14235 Indiana (22-31) 10/12/13234 Nebraska (11-29) 10/4/14227 Michigan (12-22) 10/25/14208 Illinois (15-16) 10/26/13202 Youngstown State (15-22) 9/14/13

Darien Harris TacklesTotal Opponent (S-A) Date13 Nebraska (10-3) 11/7/1512 Oregon (5-7) 9/12/15

Gerald Holmes RushingYds. Opponent (Carries) Date117 Nebraska (22) 11/7/15

Madre London RushingYds. Opponent (Carries) Date103 Oregon (18) 9/12/15

Jon Reschke TacklesTotal Opponent (S-A) Date11 Oregon (2-9) 9/12/15

LJ Scott RushingYds. Opponent (Carries) Date146 Purdue (18) 10/3/15

Delton Williams RushingYds. Opponent (Carries) Date103 Eastern Michigan (10) 9/20/14

RJ Williamson TacklesTotal Opponent (S-A) Date11 Ohio State (4-7) 11/8/1410 Baylor (9-1) 1/1/1510 Notre Dame (1-9) 9/21/13



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BIG TEN/NCAA STAT LEADERS – Here’s a glance at how Michigan State ranks among the Big Ten and NCAA stat leaders in 2015:

Category Stat Avg. Big Ten NCAARushing Offense 153.7 10th 89thPassing Offense 268.7 3rd 34th Total Offense 422.3 4th 48th Scoring Offense 33.9 3rd 42ndRushing Defense 122.6 5th 24th Passing Defense 249.8 10th 90thTotal Defense 372.3 9th 51st Scoring Defense 24.0 8th 47thPassing Effi ciency 148.9 1st 24th Pass Effi ciency Defense 135.3 11th 86th Turnover Margin +1.22 1st 6th Net Punting 33.9 13th 118thPunt Returns 6.2 13th 91st Kickoff Returns 21.2 8th 67th

NCAA STAT LEADERS – Here’s a glance at how Michigan State ranks among the NCAA individual stat leaders in 2015:

Individual Statistics (Top 50)Rushing Touchdowns: LJ Scott (31st with 9 rushing TDs)Passing Yards: Connor Cook (23rd with 2,405 passing yards) Passing Yards Per Game: Connor Cook (27th with 267.2 yards per game)Passing Yards Per Completion: Connor Cook (15th with 14.23 yards per completion) Touchdown Passes: Connor Cook (13th with 21 TD passes)Completions Per Game: Connor Cook (46th at 18.8 completions per game) Passing Effi ciency: Connor Cook (28th with 149.3 rating)Total Offense: Connor Cook (32nd with 275.0 yards per game)Points Responsible For: Connor Cook (27th with 126 points)Receptions Per Game: Aaron Burbridge (14th with 6.9 receptions per game)Receiving Yards: Aaron Burbridge (11th with 994 receiving yards)Receiving Yards Per Game: Aaron Burbridge (8th at 110.4 yards per game)Touchdown Receptions: Aaron Burbridge (37th with 6 TD receptions)Sacks: Shilique Calhoun (10th with 0.9 sacks per game)Tackles For Loss: Shilique Calhoun (39th with 1.3 tackles for loss per game)Fumble Recoveries: Riley Bullough (17th with 2 fumble recoveries)

TRACKING EXPLOSIVE PLAYS(20-PLUS YARDS)Player No. TD R P KR PR IR FRAaron Burbridge 19 4 0 19 0 0 0 0R.J. Shelton 14 2 0 5 9 0 0 0Macgarrett Kings Jr. 7 2 0 7 0 0 0 0 LJ Scott 7 2 6 0 1 0 0 0Gerald Holmes 6 1 5 1 0 0 0 0DeAnthony Arnett 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0Connor Cook 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0Madre London 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 0Paul Lang 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0Jamal Lyles 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0Josiah Price 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0Monty Madaris 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0Montae Nicholson 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0Trevon Pendleton 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0Jalen Watts-Jackson 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1RJ Williamson 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1Totals 70 16 15 42 10 0 1 2

TOTAL: 70 (16 TDs)Rushing: 15 (4 TDs) Passing: 42 (10 TDs)Kickoff Returns: 10Punt Returns: 0Interception Returns: 1Fumble Returns: 2 (2 TDs)Blocked Kick Returns: 0



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2015 SPARTANS OF THE WEEK –Opponent Offense Defense Special Teams@ Western Michigan Aaron Burbridge Malik McDowell Jake HartbargerOregon Aaron Burbridge Riley Bullough Jake HartbargerAir Force Aaron Burbridge RJ Williamson Kevin Cronin Central Michigan Jack Allen Shilique Calhoun Grayson Miller Purdue LJ Scott Malik McDowell Jalen Watts-Jackson @ Rutgers Connor Cook Malik McDowell Tyler O’Connor @ Michigan Connor Cook Shilique Calhoun Jalen Watts-Jackson Indiana Connor Cook Joel Heath Shane Jones@ Nebraska ---- ---- ----Maryland@ Ohio StatePenn State

2015 SPARTAN SCOUT TEAM PLAYERS OF THE WEEK –Opponent Offense Defense Special Teams@ Western Michigan Brian Lewerke Raequan Williams Grayson Miller Oregon Trey Kilgore Tyriq Thompson Darrell Stewart Jr.Air Force Zac Leimbach Dillon Alexander Kenny Willekes Central Michigan Matt Sokol Brett Scanlon Zac Leimbach Purdue Kenny Willekes Tyson Smith Tyriq Thompson @ Rutgers Paul Andrie Tyriq Thompson Brett Scanlon@ Michigan Edward Barksdale III Chris Laneaux David Dowell Indiana Trey Kilgore Kenny Willekes Nick Tompkins@ Nebraska ---- ---- ----Maryland@ Ohio StatePenn State

2015 OPPONENTS UPDATE –Date vs.MSU Opponent Last Game Result Next GameSept. 4 @ Western Michigan (6-3) vs. Ball State (W 54-7) vs. Bowling Green (Nov. 11)Sept. 12 Oregon (6-3) vs. California (W 44-28) @ StanfordSept. 19 Air Force (6-3) vs. Army (W 20-3) vs. Utah StateSept. 26 Central Michigan (5-4) @ Akron (W 14-6) vs. Toledo (Nov. 10)Oct. 3 Purdue (2-7) vs. Illinois (L 14-48) @ NorthwesternOct. 10 @ Rutgers (3-6) @ Michigan (L 16-49) vs. NebraskaOct. 17 @ Michigan (7-2) vs. Rutgers (W 49-16) @ IndianaOct. 24 Indiana (4-5) vs. Iowa (L 27-35) vs. MichiganNov. 7 @ Nebraska (4-6) vs. Michigan State (W 39-38) @ RutgersNov. 14 Maryland (2-7) vs. Wisconsin (L 24-31) @ Michigan StateNov. 21 @ Ohio State (9-0) vs. Minnesota (W 28-14) @ IllinoisNov. 28 Penn State (7-3) @ Northwestern (L 21-23) vs. Michigan (Nov. 21)

Michigan State’s 2015 opponents have a combined record of 60-41 (.594). [Note: Record doesn’t include games played against MSU.] Two of MSU’s 2015 opponents are ranked in the latest Associated Press Top 25: No. 2 Ohio State and No. 15 Michigan.

SPARTANS FINDING SUCCESS IN NON-CONFERENCE PLAY –• Michigan State fi nished non-conference play 4-0 for the third time (2007, 2010, 2015) under Mark Dantonio (excluding bowl games).

• MSU has compiled a 56-19 record (.747) in games played against non-conference opponents since 1999.

• Mark Dantonio is 33-11 (.750) against non-conference opponents, including a 25-2 record (.926) in Spartan Stadium. Overall, the Spartans have won 39 of their last 51 non-league games (.765), including eight of the last nine over the past two seasons. Dantonio is 24-1 in games against teams outside of the Power Five conferences.

• All four of MSU’s non-conference opponents in 2015 played in bowl games last season and collected a combined 38-16 record in 2014.

FBS BOWL STREAKS - TEAMRk. Teams ................................................ Streak1. Virginia Tech .............................................. 222. Georgia ...................................................... 18 Georgia Tech ............................................. 184. Oklahoma .................................................. 165. LSU............................................................ 156. Boise State ................................................ 13 Wisconsin .................................................. 138. Alabama .....................................................119. BYU ........................................................... 10 Clemson .................................................... 10 Oregon ...................................................... 1012. Oklahoma State ........................................... 913. Michigan State ........................................... 8

* Florida State has appeared in 33 consecutive bowl games, but the NCAA does not recognize its appearance in the 2006 Emerald Bowl due to NCAA sanctions.

FBS BOWL STREAKS - ACTIVE HEAD COACHES (SAME SCHOOL)Rk. Teams ................................................ Streak1. Frank Beamer (Virginia Tech) .................... 222. Bob Stoops (Oklahoma) ............................ 163. Mark Richt (Georgia) ................................. 144. Bronco Mendenhall (BYU) ......................... 10 Les Miles (LSU) ......................................... 106. Mike Gundy (Oklahoma State) .................... 97. Mark Dantonio (Michigan State) ............... 8 Nick Saban (Alabama)................................. 8

SPARTAN STREAKSConsecutive Games StartedShilique Calhoun, DE 36Connor Cook, QB 35Donavon Clark, OL 22Lawrence Thomas, DL 22Malik McDowell, NT 10



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CLINTON JONES ELECTED TO COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME –• Former Michigan State two-time All-American Clinton Jones was one of 15 players and two coaches named to the College Football Hall of Fame on Jan. 9. A three-year letterman from 1964-66 for legendary head coach Duffy Daugherty, Jones accounted for 2,549 career all-purpose yards and 23 touchdowns. Jones led the team in rushing and all-purpose yards in his fi nal two seasons while helping the Spartans to a combined record of 19-1-1, including back-to-back Big Ten and National Championships in 1965 and ‘66.

• Jones becomes the eighth former Michigan State player to be selected for the College Football Hall of Fame, joining halfback John Pingel (inducted in 1968), tackle Don Coleman (1975), linebacker George Webster (1987), defensive end Bubba Smith (1988), safety Brad Van Pelt (2001), wide receiver Gene Washington (2011) and linebacker Percy Snow (2013). As MSU’s latest inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame, Jones’ name was added to Spartan Stadium’s “Ring of Fame” at the Sept. 12 game against Oregon.

ANDRE RISON, DOUG WEAVER INDUCTED INTO MSU ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME –• Michigan State University inducted six members into its Athletics Hall of Fame on Thursday, Sept. 17, as part of the “Celebrate 2015” weekend. The Class of 2015 includes: Charlie Bell (basketball), Mary Kay Itnyre (basketball), Pat Milkovich (wrestling), Andre Rison (football), Doug Weaver (athletics director/football) and Mike York (hockey).

BUBBA SMITH NAMED TO FWAA 75TH ANNIVERSARY TEAM –• Former Michigan State defensive end Charles “Bubba” Smith, one of only three players in Spartan football history to have his jersey number (No. 95) retired, was named to the Football Writers Association of America’s 75th Anniversary All-America Team (third-team selection). The FWAA 75th Anniversary All-America Team celebrates the association’s All-America teams from near the end of World War II through the 2014 season. The FWAA, which was founded in 1941, has picked an annual All-America team since the 1944 season, making it the second-longest continuously selected team in major college football. Smith earned three letters at Michigan State from 1964-66, while playing for legendary head coach Duffy Daugherty. In his fi nal two seasons, the 6-foot-7, 280-pound defensive end helped the Spartans to a combined record of 19-1-1, including back-to-back Big Ten and National Championships in 1965 and ’66.

As a senior, Smith was named First-Team All-American by nine different organizations, including the FWAA, Associated Press, UPI, AFCA, Newspaper Enterprise Association, The Sporting News, Central Press, Football News and New York News. In addition, he was selected UPI Lineman of the Year in 1966.

Smith became the fi rst selection overall in the 1967 National Football League Draft by the Baltimore Colts. He spent nine years in the NFL, including fi ve seasons in Baltimore (1967-71), two in Oakland (1973-74) and two more in Houston (1975-76). Smith was a member of the 1970 Colts team that defeated Dallas, 16-13, in Super Bowl V (Jan. 17, 1971). He made back-to-back Pro Bowl appearances in 1970-71 and was named First-Team All-Pro by AP and Pro Football Writers in 1971.

THE MARK DANTONIO SHOWThe Spartan Radio Net-work will produce and distribute Mark Dantonio’s weekly radio show call-in show Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. The Spartan Radio Network, featuring 33 af-fi liates throughout the state, will broadcast the show live from Reno’s East, located at 1310 Abbot Road in East Lansing. Spartan play-by-play announcer George Blaha serves as host for this live show that features insight from Coach Dantonio, special guests and phone calls. The Mark Dantonio Show can be heard locally on fl agship station WJIM Radio (AM 1240) and WMMQ (FM 94.9).


2015 MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL • GAME 10 VS. MARYLAND28

SPARTAN OFFENSEX 16 AARON BURBRIDGE (6-1, 208, Sr.) 19 AJ Troup (6-2, 218, Sr.-5) OR 84 Felton Davis III (6-4, 181, Fr.) LT 74 JACK CONKLIN (6-6, 325, Jr.) 55 Miguel Machado (6-6, 298, R-Jr.)LG 75 BENNY MCGOWAN (6-3, 325, Jr.) OR 65 BRIAN ALLEN (6-2, 298, So.) 59 David Beedle (6-5, 316, R-Fr.)C 66 JACK ALLEN (6-2, 296, Sr.-5) 75 Benny McGowan (6-3, 325, Jr.)RG 76 DONAVON CLARK (6-4, 325, Sr.-5) 64 Brandon Clemons (6-3, 302, Sr.-5)RT 79 KODI KIELER (6-6, 315, Jr.) 77 Nick Padla (6-6, 300, R-Fr.)TE 82 JOSIAH PRICE (6-4, 252, Jr.) OR 11 JAMAL LYLES (6-3, 263, Jr.) OR 83 PAUL LANG (6-5, 260, Sr.-5) 80 Dylan Chmura (6-4, 258, So.)Z 85 MACGARRETT KINGS JR. (5-10, 192, Sr.) 21 Monty Madaris (6-1, 202, Jr.)F 12 R.J. SHELTON (5-11, 195, Jr.) 5 DeAnthony Arnett (5-11, 184, Sr.-5)QB 18 CONNOR COOK (6-4, 220, Sr.-5) 7 Tyler O’Connor (6-3, 222, Jr.) 6 Damion Terry (6-3, 235, So.)FB 37 TREVON PENDLETON (6-0, 250, Sr.-5) 81 Matt Sokol (6-5, 250, R-Fr.)TB 24 GERALD HOLMES (6-0, 216, So.) OR 3 LJ SCOTT (6-0, 233, Fr.) OR 22 DELTON WILLIAMS (6-1, 228, Jr.) OR 28 MADRE LONDON (6-1, 216, R-Fr.)

SPARTAN DEFENSEDE 89 SHILIQUE CALHOUN (6-5, 250, Sr.-5) 98 Demetrius Cooper (6-5, 245, So.)DT 92 JOEL HEATH (6-6, 293, Sr.-5) 72 Craig Evans (6-2, 318, R-Fr.)NT 4 MALIK MCDOWELL (6-6, 275, So.) 93 Damon Knox (6-5, 276, Sr.-5) 56 Enoch Smith Jr. (6-2, 285, R-Fr.)DE 8 LAWRENCE THOMAS (6-4, 305, Sr.-5) 85 Evan Jones (6-5, 248, Jr.) 41 Gerald Owens (6-2, 270, R-Fr.)STAR 45 DARIEN HARRIS (6-0, 220, Sr.-5) 5 Andrew Dowell (6-0, 216, Fr.)MIKE 30 RILEY BULLOUGH (6-2, 230, Jr.) 49 Shane Jones (6-1, 234, So.) 38 Byron Bullough (6-1, 228, R-Fr.)SAM 33 JON RESCHKE (6-2, 228, So.) 23 Chris Frey (6-2, 235, So.) LC 7 DEMETRIOUS COX (6-1, 200, Jr.) 15 Tyson Smith (5-10, 170 , Fr.) 19 Josh Butler (5-11, 180, Fr.)SAF 44 GRAYSON MILLER (6-3, 200, Fr.) 10 Matt Morrissey (6-2, 203, R-Fr.) 29 Mark Meyers (6-0, 186, Jr.)SAF 27 KHARI WILLIS (5-11, 202, Fr.) OR 9 MONTAE NICHOLSON (6-2, 215, So.)RC 36 ARJEN COLQUHOUN (6-1, 202, Sr.-5) 21 Monty Madaris (6-1, 202, Jr.) 39 Jermaine Edmondson (6-0, 182, Jr.)

MICHIGAN STATE DEPTH CHART (AS OF NOV. 10)

KO 99 KEVIN CRONIN (6-1, 225, Jr.) 4 Michael Geiger (5-8, 186, Jr.) PK 4 MICHAEL GEIGER (5-8, 186, Jr.) 8 Kevin Cronin (6-1, 225, Jr.)P 25 JAKE HARTBARGER (6-4, 210, R-Fr.) 7 Tyler O’Connor (6-3, 222, Jr.) SN 52 TAYBOR PEPPER (6-5, 230, Sr.) 80 Dylan Chmura (6-4, 258, So.)

SPARTAN SPECIAL TEAMSHLD 86 MATT MACKSOOD (5-11, 195, Jr.) 18 Connor Cook (6-4, 220, Sr.-5)KR 12 R.J. SHELTON (5-11, 195, Jr.) 22 DELTON WILLIAMS (6-1, 228, Jr.) 16 Aaron Burbridge (6-1, 208, Sr.) 27 Khari Willis (5-11, 202, Fr.)PR 85 MACGARRETT KINGS JR. (5-10, 192, Sr.) 12 R.J. Shelton (5-11, 195, Jr.)


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2015 DEFENSIVE GAME-BY-GAME STARTERSGame DE DT NT DE STAR MIKE SAM LC SAF SAF RC at Western Michigan Calhoun Heath McDowell Thomas Harris R. Bullough Reschke Cox Nicholson Williamson Copeland Oregon Calhoun Heath McDowell Thomas Harris R. Bullough Reschke Cox Nicholson Williamson Copeland Air Force Calhoun Heath McDowell Thomas Harris R. Bullough Reschke Cox Nicholson Williamson Colquhoun Central Michigan Calhoun Thomas McDowell Cooper Harris S. Jones Reschke Cox Nicholson Williamson Colquhoun Purdue Calhoun Heath McDowell Thomas Harris R. Bullough Reschke Hicks Cox Williamson Colquhoun at Rutgers Calhoun Heath McDowell Thomas Harris R. Bullough Reschke Hicks Cox Nicholson Colquhoun at Michigan Calhoun Heath McDowell Thomas Harris R. Bullough Reschke Cox Miller Willis Colquhoun Indiana Calhoun Heath McDowell Thomas Harris R. Bullough Reschke Cox Miller Willis Colquhoun at Nebraska Calhoun Heath McDowell Thomas Harris R. Bullough Reschke Cox Miller Willis T. Smith Maryland at Ohio State Penn State

STARTING LINEUPS/CAREER STARTS

2015 OFFENSIVE GAME-BY-GAME STARTERSGame X LT LG C RG RT TE Z QB FB TB at Western Michigan Burbridge Conklin B. Allen J. Allen Clark Kieler Lang Kings Cook Pendleton London Oregon Burbridge Conklin B. Allen J. Allen Clark Kieler Lang Kings Cook Pendleton London Air Force Arnett Conklin B. Allen J. Allen McGowan Clark Lang Shelton Cook Pendleton London Central Michigan Burbridge Conklin B. Allen J. Allen McGowan Clark Lyles Kings Cook Pendleton London Purdue Burbridge Finley B. Allen J. Allen McGowan Clark Lang Arnett Cook Pendleton London at Rutgers Burbridge Kieler B. Allen J. Allen McGowan Clark Lang Shelton Cook Lyles+ London at Michigan Burbridge Conklin McGowan B. Allen Clark Kieler Lang Kings Cook Lyles+ Scott Indiana Burbridge Conklin McGowan B. Allen Clark Kieler Price Kings Cook Shelton$ Holmes at Nebraska Burbridge Conklin B. Allen J. Allen Clark Kieler Shelton$ Kings Cook Pendleton Holmes Maryland at Ohio State Penn State

74-Conklin (33)73-Finley (1)

LT65-B. Allen (10)

LG66-J. Allen (42)

C76-Clark (28)

75-McGowan (6) 64-Clemons (1)

RG79-Kieler (14)

RT82-Price (13)83-Lang (12)11-Lyles (4)

TE

18-Cook (35)QB

37-Pendleton (25)FB

28-London (6)24-Holmes (2)

3-Scott (1)

TB

89-Calhoun (37)

DE92-Heath (20)93-Knox (2)

DT4-McDowell (10)

NT8-Thomas (25*)98-Cooper (1)

DE36-Colquhoun (6)13-Copeland (2)15-T. Smith (1)

RC

33-Reschke (9)SAM

30-R. Bullough (9)49-S. Jones (1)

MIKE45-Harris (20)

STAR

44-Miller (3)SAF

26-Williamson (17)9-Nicholson (8)

27-Willis (3)

SAF

2-D. Hicks (12)7-Cox (10)

LC

85-Kings (10)12-Shelton (10)

Z16-Burbridge (18)

5-Arnett (2)

X

Career Starts by Position

* Includes three games started at fullback in 2012.+ Double tight end set.$ Three receiver set.

2015 MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL NUMERICAL ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Elig. Cl. Exp. Hometown (Previous School) 2 Darian Hicks CB 5-10 180 Jr. Jr. 2L Solon, Ohio (Solon) 3 LJ Scott RB 6-0 233 Fr. Fr. HS Hubbard, Ohio (Hubbard) 4 Michael Geiger K 5-8 186 Jr. Jr. 2L Toledo, Ohio (Ottawa Hills) 4 Malik McDowell DL 6-6 275 So. So. 1L Detroit, Mich. (Southfield) 5 DeAnthony Arnett WR 5-11 184 Sr. Sr.-5 2L Saginaw, Mich. (Tennessee) 5 Andrew Dowell LB 6-0 216 Fr. Fr. HS North Ridgeville, Ohio (St. Edward) 6 Damion Terry QB 6-3 235 So. Jr. 1L Erie, Pa. (Cathedral Prep) 6 Kaleel Gaines DB 6-0 170 Fr. Fr. HS Frostproof, Fla. (Frostproof) 7 Demetrious Cox DB 6-1 200 Jr. Sr. 2L Jeannette, Pa. (Jeannette) 7 Tyler O’Connor QB 6-3 222 Jr. Sr. 2L Lima, Ohio (Lima Central Catholic) 8 Lawrence Thomas DL 6-4 305 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Detroit, Mich. (Renaissance) 9 Montae Nicholson S 6-2 220 So. So. 1L Monroeville, Pa. (Gateway) 10 Matt Morrissey S 6-2 203 Fr. So. RS Lincolnshire, Ill. (Adlai E. Stevenson) 11 Jamal Lyles TE 6-3 263 Jr. Sr. 2L Southfield, Mich. (Southfield-Lathrup) 11 Colar Kuhns QB 6-1 212 Fr. So. RS Gaithersburg, Md. (Damascus) 12 R.J. Shelton WR 5-11 195 Jr. Jr. 2L Beaver Dam, Wis. (Beaver Dam) 13 Vayante Copeland CB 6-0 195 Fr. So. RS Dayton, Ohio (Thurgood Marshall) 13 Robert Aiello WR 6-2 188 So. Jr. SQ Lake Orion, Mich. (Lake Orion) 14 Chris Laneaux S 5-11 208 Sr. Sr.-5 2L Kalamazoo, Mich. (Portage Northern) 14 Brian Lewerke QB 6-3 192 Fr. Fr. HS Phoenix, Ariz. (Pinnacle) 15 Tyson Smith CB 5-10 170 Fr. Fr. HS Southfield, Mich. (Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) 16 Aaron Burbridge WR 6-1 208 Sr. Sr. 3L Farmington Hills, Mich. (Harrison) 16 Tommy Vento QB 6-1 192 Sr. Sr.-5 SQ Farmington Hills, Mich. (Harrison) 17 Trey Kilgore WR 6-1 186 So. Jr. SQ Cincinnati, Ohio (St. Xavier) 17 Tyriq Thompson LB 6-1 230 Fr. Fr. HS Detroit, Mich. (Martin Luther King) 18 Connor Cook QB 6-4 220 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Hinckley, Ohio (Walsh Jesuit) 18 Michael Topolinski LB 6-0 198 Sr. Sr.-5 SQ Richmond Hill, Ontario (New Mexico Military Institute) 19 AJ Troup WR 6-2 218 Sr. Sr.-5 1L Minneapolis, Minn. (Wayzata) 19 Josh Butler CB 5-11 170 Fr. Fr. HS Mesquite, Texas (West Mesquite) 20 Jalen Watts-Jackson S 5-11 192 Fr. So. RS Dearborn, Mich. (Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) 21 Monty Madaris WR/CB 6-1 202 Jr. Sr. 1L Cincinnati, Ohio (Archbishop Moeller) 21 Davis Lewandowski WR 6-0 190 Fr. Fr. HS Okemos, Mich. (Okemos) 22 Delton Williams RB 6-1 228 Jr. Jr. 2L Erie, Pa. (Cathedral Prep) 22 Paul Andrie WR 6-2 197 Jr. Sr. SQ Valparaiso, Ind. (Valparaiso) 23 Chris Frey LB 6-2 235 So. So. 1L Upper Arlington, Ohio (Upper Arlington) 24 Gerald Holmes RB 6-0 216 So. Jr. SQ Flint, Mich. (Carman-Ainsworth) 24 Brett Scanlon K 5-11 216 Jr. Jr. TR Dowagiac, Mich. (Western Michigan) 25 Jake Hartbarger P 6-4 210 Fr. So. RS Waterville, Ohio (Anthony Wayne) 25 Darrell Stewart Jr. WR 6-1 198 Fr. Fr. HS Houston, Texas (Nimitz) 26 RJ Williamson S 6-0 216 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Dayton, Ohio (Dunbar) 26 Austin Wolfe WR 6-0 176 So. Jr. SQ Springfield, Va. (Lake Braddock Secondary) 27 Khari Willis S 5-11 202 Fr. Fr. HS Jackson, Mich. (Lumen Christi) 28 Madre London RB 6-1 216 Fr. So. RS Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas) 28 David Dowell DB 6-0 186 Fr. Fr. HS North Ridgeville, Ohio (St. Edward) 29 Mark Meyers DB 6-0 186 Jr. Sr. 2L Toledo, Ohio (Whitmer) 30 Riley Bullough LB 6-2 230 Jr. Sr. 2L Traverse City, Mich. (St. Francis) 31 T.J. Harrell LB 6-1 209 Fr. So. RS Tampa, Fla. (Tampa Catholic) 32 Nick Tompkins RB 5-9 178 Jr. Sr. SQ Snellville, Ga. (Brookwood) 32 Cassius Peat DE 6-3 258 Fr. Fr. HS Chandler, Ariz. (Corona del Sol High School) 33 Jon Reschke LB 6-2 228 So. Jr. 1L Sterling Heights, Mich. (Brother Rice) 33 Frank Epitropoulos WR 6-2 202 Jr. Sr. TR Upper Arlington, Ohio (Upper Arlington) 34 Drake Martinez LB 6-2 210 So. So. JC Laguna Beach, Calif. (Saddleback College) 34 Brock Makaric WR 6-2 195 So. Jr. SQ Saginaw, Mich. (Heritage) 35 Nick Krumm DB 5-11 186 Fr. Fr. HS Commerce Township, Mich. (Walled Lake Central) 35 Phillip-Michael Williams RB 5-9 186 Sr. Sr.-5 SQ Ballston Spa, N.Y. (Ballston Spa) 36 Arjen Colquhoun CB 6-1 202 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Windsor, Ontario (W.F. Herman Secondary School)

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Elig. Cl. Exp. Hometown (Previous School) 36 Sinclair Farinholt WR 6-0 183 Fr. Fr. HS Richmond, Va. (Fork Union Military Academy) 37 Trevon Pendleton FB 6-0 250 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Lucasville, Ohio (Portsmouth West) 38 Byron Bullough LB 6-1 228 Fr. So. RS Traverse City, Mich. (St. Francis) 39 Jermaine Edmondson CB 6-0 182 Jr. Sr. 2L Canton, Ohio (McKinley Senior) 40 Collin Lucas FB 6-0 242 Fr. So. RS Avon Lake, Ohio (Avon Lake) 41 Gerald Owens DL 6-2 270 Fr. So. RS Thorofare, N.J. (West Deptford) 42 Zac Leimbach S 5-11 195 Jr. Sr. SQ Walled Lake, Mich. (Walled Lake Central) 43 Ed Davis LB 6-3 230 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Detroit, Mich. (Southeastern) 44 Grayson Miller S 6-3 200 Fr. Fr. HS Georgetown, Ky. (Scott) 45 Darien Harris LB 6-0 220 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Silver Spring, Md. (DeMatha Catholic) 47 David Fennell FB 6-2 266 Jr. Sr. SQ Portland, Ore. (Sunset) 48 Kenny Willekes LB 6-3 223 Fr. Fr. HS Rockford, Mich. (NorthPointe Christian) 49 Shane Jones LB 6-1 234 So. Jr. 1L Cincinnati, Ohio (Archbishop Moeller) 50 Sean Harrington LB 6-3 210 So. Jr. 1L Commerce Township, Mich. (Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) 51 Kyonta Stallworth OT 6-3 275 Fr. Fr. HS Detroit, Mich. (Martin Luther King) 51 Dillon Alexander DE 6-3 238 Fr. So. RS Forsyth, Ga. (Lambert) 52 Taybor Pepper SN 6-5 230 Sr. Sr. 3L Saline, Mich. (Saline) 55 Miguel Machado OT 6-6 298 Jr. Sr. RS Miami, Fla. (Pasadena City College) 56 Enoch Smith Jr. DL 6-2 285 Fr. So. RS Chicago, Ill. (Mount Carmel) 57 Collin Caflisch OL 6-4 291 Fr. Fr. HS Canton, Mich. (Canton) 58 Devyn Salmon C 6-1 325 So. Jr. SQ Plant City, Fla. (Plant City) 59 David Beedle OT 6-5 316 Fr. So. RS Clarkston, Mich. (Clarkston) 60 Casey Schreiner OG 6-3 320 Fr. So. RS Bethel Park, Pa. (Bethel Park) 61 Cole Chewins OT 6-7 245 Fr. Fr. HS Clarkston, Mich. (Clarkston) 63 Noah Listermann OT 6-7 286 Fr. Fr. HS Cincinnati, Ohio (Winton Woods) 64 Brandon Clemons OG 6-3 302 Sr. Sr.-5 2L Milford, Pa. (Delaware Valley) 65 Brian Allen OL 6-2 298 So. So. 1L Hinsdale, Ill. (Hinsdale Central) 66 Jack Allen OL 6-2 296 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Hinsdale, Ill. (Hinsdale Central) 67 Bryce Wilker OL 6-4 265 Fr. Fr. HS Belding, Mich. (Belding Area) 68 Jeremy Schram C 6-4 315 Fr. So. RS White Lake, Mich. (Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) 70 Tyler Higby OL 6-4 305 Fr. Fr. HS Houston, Texas (The Kinkaid School) 71 Chase Gianacakos OG 6-6 296 Fr. So. RS St. Charles, Ill. (St. Charles North) 72 Craig Evans DL 6-2 318 Fr. So. RS Sun Prairie, Wis. (Sun Prairie) 73 Dennis Finley OT 6-6 305 So. Jr. 1L Detroit, Mich. (Cass Tech) 74 Jack Conklin OT 6-6 325 Jr. Sr. 2L Plainwell, Mich. (Plainwell) 75 Benny McGowan OG 6-3 325 Jr. Sr. 1L Centerville,Ohio (Centerville) 76 Donavon Clark OL 6-4 325 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Cincinnati, Ohio (Finneytown) 77 Nick Padla OT 6-6 300 Fr. So. RS Berrien Springs, Mich. (Berrien Springs) 79 Kodi Kieler OL 6-6 315 Jr. Sr. 2L Rockwood, Mich. (Carlson) 80 Dylan Chmura TE 6-4 258 So. Jr. 1L Waukesha, Wis. (Waukesha West) 81 Matt Sokol TE 6-5 250 Fr. So. RS Rochester, Mich. (Adams) 82 Josiah Price TE 6-4 252 Jr. Sr. 2L Greentown, Ind. (Eastern) 83 Paul Lang TE 6-5 260 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Pittsburgh, Pa. (Mount Lebanon) 84 Felton Davis III WR 6-4 181 Fr. Fr. HS Richmond, Va. (Highland Springs) 85 Macgarrett Kings Jr. WR 5-10 192 Sr. Sr. 3L Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (University School) 85 Evan Jones DE 6-5 248 Jr. Sr. 1L West Lafayette, Ohio (Ridgewood) 86 Matt Macksood WR 5-11 195 Jr. Sr. 2L Lansing, Mich. (Lansing Catholic Central) 87 Edward Barksdale III WR 6-2 199 Jr. Sr. 1L Solon, Ohio (Solon) 88 Brandon Sowards WR 6-0 198 Fr. So. RS Wyandotte, Mich. (Roosevelt) 89 Shilique Calhoun DE 6-5 250 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Middletown, N.J. (Middletown North) 91 Robert Bowers DE 6-4 238 Fr. So. RS Columbus, Ohio (Walnut Ridge) 92 Joel Heath DL 6-6 293 Sr. Sr.-5 2L Cincinnati, Ohio (Mount Healthy) 93 Damon Knox DL 6-5 276 Sr. Sr.-5 2L Muskegon, Mich. (Muskegon) 97 Justice Alexander DE 6-5 232 Fr. Fr. HS Macedonia, Ohio (Nordonia) 97 Nathan Conrad TE 6-5 230 Fr. So. RS Commerce Township, Mich. (Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) 98 Demetrius Cooper DE 6-5 245 So. Jr. 1L Chicago, Ill. (Percy L. Julian) 99 Kevin Cronin K 6-1 225 Jr. Sr. 1L Traverse City, Mich. (Traverse City West) 99 Raequan Williams DL 6-4 290 Fr. Fr. HS Chicago, Ill. (DePaul College Prep) EXP. KEY – HS: High School; RS: Red-shirted; JC: Junior College; TR: Transfer; SQ: Squad Member; L: Letters Earned; +: Injured.

2015 MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Elig. Cl. Exp. Hometown (Previous School) 13 Robert Aiello WR 6-2 188 So. Jr. SQ Lake Orion, Mich. (Lake Orion) 51 Dillon Alexander DE 6-3 238 Fr. So. RS Forsyth, Ga. (Lambert) 97 Justice Alexander DE 6-5 232 Fr. Fr. HS Macedonia, Ohio (Nordonia) 65 Brian Allen OL 6-2 298 So. So. 1L Hinsdale, Ill. (Hinsdale Central) 66 Jack Allen OL 6-2 296 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Hinsdale, Ill. (Hinsdale Central) 22 Paul Andrie WR 6-2 197 Jr. Sr. SQ Valparaiso, Ind. (Valparaiso) 5 DeAnthony Arnett WR 5-11 184 Sr. Sr.-5 2L Saginaw, Mich. (Tennessee) 87 Edward Barksdale III WR 6-2 199 Jr. Sr. 1L Solon, Ohio (Solon) 59 David Beedle OT 6-5 316 Fr. So. RS Clarkston, Mich. (Clarkston) 91 Robert Bowers DE 6-4 238 Fr. So. RS Columbus, Ohio (Walnut Ridge) 38 Byron Bullough LB 6-1 228 Fr. So. RS Traverse City, Mich. (St. Francis) 30 Riley Bullough LB 6-2 230 Jr. Sr. 2L Traverse City, Mich. (St. Francis) 16 Aaron Burbridge WR 6-1 208 Sr. Sr. 3L Farmington Hills, Mich. (Harrison) 19 Josh Butler CB 5-11 170 Fr. Fr. HS Mesquite, Texas (West Mesquite) 57 Collin Caflisch OL 6-4 291 Fr. Fr. HS Canton, Mich. (Canton) 89 Shilique Calhoun DE 6-5 250 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Middletown, N.J. (Middletown North) 61 Cole Chewins OT 6-7 245 Fr. Fr. HS Clarkston, Mich. (Clarkston) 80 Dylan Chmura TE 6-4 258 So. Jr. 1L Waukesha, Wis. (Waukesha West) 76 Donavon Clark OL 6-4 325 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Cincinnati, Ohio (Finneytown) 64 Brandon Clemons OG 6-3 302 Sr. Sr.-5 2L Milford, Pa. (Delaware Valley) 36 Arjen Colquhoun CB 6-1 202 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Windsor, Ontario (W.F. Herman Secondary School) 74 Jack Conklin OT 6-6 325 Jr. Sr. 2L Plainwell, Mich. (Plainwell) 97 Nathan Conrad TE 6-5 230 Fr. So. RS Commerce Township, Mich. (Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) 18 Connor Cook QB 6-4 220 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Hinckley, Ohio (Walsh Jesuit) 98 Demetrius Cooper DE 6-5 245 So. Jr. 1L Chicago, Ill. (Percy L. Julian) 13 Vayante Copeland CB 6-0 195 Fr. So. RS Dayton, Ohio (Thurgood Marshall) 7 Demetrious Cox DB 6-1 200 Jr. Sr. 2L Jeannette, Pa. (Jeannette) 99 Kevin Cronin K 6-1 225 Jr. Sr. 1L Traverse City, Mich. (Traverse City West) 43 Ed Davis LB 6-3 230 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Detroit, Mich. (Southeastern) 84 Felton Davis III WR 6-4 181 Fr. Fr. HS Richmond, Va. (Highland Springs) 5 Andrew Dowell LB 6-0 216 Fr. Fr. HS North Ridgeville, Ohio (St. Edward) 28 David Dowell DB 6-0 186 Fr. Fr. HS North Ridgeville, Ohio (St. Edward) 39 Jermaine Edmondson CB 6-0 182 Jr. Sr. 2L Canton, Ohio (McKinley Senior) 33 Frank Epitropoulos WR 6-2 202 Jr. Sr. TR Upper Arlington, Ohio (Upper Arlington) 72 Craig Evans DL 6-2 318 Fr. So. RS Sun Prairie, Wis. (Sun Prairie) 36 Sinclair Farinholt WR 6-0 183 Fr. Fr. HS Richmond, Va. (Fork Union Military Academy) 47 David Fennell FB 6-2 266 Jr. Sr. SQ Portland, Ore. (Sunset) 73 Dennis Finley OT 6-6 305 So. Jr. 1L Detroit, Mich. (Cass Tech) 23 Chris Frey LB 6-2 235 So. So. 1L Upper Arlington, Ohio (Upper Arlington) 6 Kaleel Gaines DB 6-0 170 Fr. Fr. HS Frostproof, Fla. (Frostproof) 4 Michael Geiger K 5-8 186 Jr. Jr. 2L Toledo, Ohio (Ottawa Hills) 71 Chase Gianacakos OG 6-6 296 Fr. So. RS St. Charles, Ill. (St. Charles North) 31 T.J. Harrell LB 6-1 209 Fr. So. RS Tampa, Fla. (Tampa Catholic) 50 Sean Harrington LB 6-3 210 So. Jr. 1L Commerce Township, Mich. (Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) 45 Darien Harris LB 6-0 220 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Silver Spring, Md. (DeMatha Catholic) 25 Jake Hartbarger P 6-4 210 Fr. So. RS Waterville, Ohio (Anthony Wayne) 92 Joel Heath DL 6-6 293 Sr. Sr.-5 2L Cincinnati, Ohio (Mount Healthy) 2 Darian Hicks CB 5-10 180 Jr. Jr. 2L Solon, Ohio (Solon) 70 Tyler Higby OL 6-4 305 Fr. Fr. HS Houston, Texas (The Kinkaid School) 24 Gerald Holmes RB 6-0 216 So. Jr. SQ Flint, Mich. (Carman-Ainsworth) 85 Evan Jones DE 6-5 248 Jr. Sr. 1L West Lafayette, Ohio (Ridgewood) 49 Shane Jones LB 6-1 234 So. Jr. 1L Cincinnati, Ohio (Archbishop Moeller) 79 Kodi Kieler OL 6-6 315 Jr. Sr. 2L Rockwood, Mich. (Carlson) 17 Trey Kilgore WR 6-1 186 So. Jr. SQ Cincinnati, Ohio (St. Xavier) 85 Macgarrett Kings Jr. WR 5-10 192 Sr. Sr. 3L Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (University School) 93 Damon Knox DL 6-5 276 Sr. Sr.-5 2L Muskegon, Mich. (Muskegon)

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Elig. Cl. Exp. Hometown (Previous School) 35 Nick Krumm DB 5-11 186 Fr. Fr. HS Commerce Township, Mich. (Walled Lake Central) 11 Colar Kuhns QB 6-1 212 Fr. So. RS Gaithersburg, Md. (Damascus) 14 Chris Laneaux S 5-11 208 Sr. Sr.-5 2L Kalamazoo, Mich. (Portage Northern) 83 Paul Lang TE 6-5 260 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Pittsburgh, Pa. (Mount Lebanon) 42 Zac Leimbach S 5-11 195 Jr. Sr. SQ Walled Lake, Mich. (Walled Lake Central) 21 Davis Lewandowski WR 6-0 190 Fr. Fr. HS Okemos, Mich. (Okemos) 14 Brian Lewerke QB 6-3 192 Fr. Fr. HS Phoenix, Ariz. (Pinnacle) 63 Noah Listermann OT 6-7 286 Fr. Fr. HS Cincinnati, Ohio (Winton Woods) 28 Madre London RB 6-1 216 Fr. So. RS Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas) 40 Collin Lucas FB 6-0 242 Fr. So. RS Avon Lake, Ohio (Avon Lake) 11 Jamal Lyles TE 6-3 263 Jr. Sr. 2L Southfield, Mich. (Southfield-Lathrup) 55 Miguel Machado OT 6-6 298 Jr. Sr. RS Miami, Fla. (Pasadena City College) 86 Matt Macksood WR 5-11 195 Jr. Sr. 2L Lansing, Mich. (Lansing Catholic Central) 21 Monty Madaris WR/CB 6-1 202 Jr. Sr. 1L Cincinnati, Ohio (Archbishop Moeller) 34 Brock Makaric WR 6-2 195 So. Jr. SQ Saginaw, Mich. (Heritage) 34 Drake Martinez LB 6-2 210 So. So. JC Laguna Beach, Calif. (Saddleback College) 4 Malik McDowell DL 6-6 275 So. So. 1L Detroit, Mich. (Southfield) 75 Benny McGowan OG 6-3 325 Jr. Sr. 1L Centerville,Ohio (Centerville) 29 Mark Meyers DB 6-0 186 Jr. Sr. 2L Toledo, Ohio (Whitmer) 44 Grayson Miller S 6-3 200 Fr. Fr. HS Georgetown, Ky. (Scott) 10 Matt Morrissey S 6-2 203 Fr. So. RS Lincolnshire, Ill. (Adlai E. Stevenson) 9 Montae Nicholson S 6-2 220 So. So. 1L Monroeville, Pa. (Gateway) 7 Tyler O’Connor QB 6-3 222 Jr. Sr. 2L Lima, Ohio (Lima Central Catholic) 41 Gerald Owens DL 6-2 270 Fr. So. RS Thorofare, N.J. (West Deptford) 77 Nick Padla OT 6-6 300 Fr. So. RS Berrien Springs, Mich. (Berrien Springs) 32 Cassius Peat DE 6-3 258 Fr. Fr. HS Chandler, Ariz. (Corona del Sol High School) 37 Trevon Pendleton FB 6-0 250 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Lucasville, Ohio (Portsmouth West) 52 Taybor Pepper SN 6-5 230 Sr. Sr. 3L Saline, Mich. (Saline) 82 Josiah Price TE 6-4 252 Jr. Sr. 2L Greentown, Ind. (Eastern) 33 Jon Reschke LB 6-2 228 So. Jr. 1L Sterling Heights, Mich. (Brother Rice) 58 Devyn Salmon C 6-1 325 So. Jr. SQ Plant City, Fla. (Plant City) 24 Brett Scanlon K 5-11 216 Jr. Jr. TR Dowagiac, Mich. (Western Michigan) 68 Jeremy Schram C 6-4 315 Fr. So. RS White Lake, Mich. (Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) 60 Casey Schreiner OG 6-3 320 Fr. So. RS Bethel Park, Pa. (Bethel Park) 3 LJ Scott RB 6-0 233 Fr. Fr. HS Hubbard, Ohio (Hubbard) 12 R.J. Shelton WR 5-11 195 Jr. Jr. 2L Beaver Dam, Wis. (Beaver Dam) 56 Enoch Smith Jr. DL 6-2 285 Fr. So. RS Chicago, Ill. (Mount Carmel) 15 Tyson Smith CB 5-10 170 Fr. Fr. HS Southfield, Mich. (Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) 81 Matt Sokol TE 6-5 250 Fr. So. RS Rochester, Mich. (Adams) 88 Brandon Sowards WR 6-0 198 Fr. So. RS Wyandotte, Mich. (Roosevelt) 51 Kyonta Stallworth OT 6-3 275 Fr. Fr. HS Detroit, Mich. (Martin Luther King) 25 Darrell Stewart Jr. WR 6-1 198 Fr. Fr. HS Houston, Texas (Nimitz) 6 Damion Terry QB 6-3 235 So. Jr. 1L Erie, Pa. (Cathedral Prep) 8 Lawrence Thomas DL 6-4 305 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Detroit, Mich. (Renaissance) 17 Tyriq Thompson LB 6-1 230 Fr. Fr. HS Detroit, Mich. (Martin Luther King) 32 Nick Tompkins RB 5-9 178 Jr. Sr. SQ Snellville, Ga. (Brookwood) 18 Michael Topolinski LB 6-0 198 Sr. Sr.-5 SQ Richmond Hill, Ontario (New Mexico Military Institute) 19 AJ Troup WR 6-2 218 Sr. Sr.-5 1L Minneapolis, Minn. (Wayzata) 16 Tommy Vento QB 6-1 192 Sr. Sr.-5 SQ Farmington Hills, Mich. (Harrison) 20 Jalen Watts-Jackson S 5-11 192 Fr. So. RS Dearborn, Mich. (Orchard Lake St. Mary’s) 67 Bryce Wilker OL 6-4 265 Fr. Fr. HS Belding, Mich. (Belding Area) 48 Kenny Willekes LB 6-3 223 Fr. Fr. HS Rockford, Mich. (NorthPointe Christian) 22 Delton Williams RB 6-1 228 Jr. Jr. 2L Erie, Pa. (Cathedral Prep) 35 Phillip-Michael Williams RB 5-9 186 Sr. Sr.-5 SQ Ballston Spa, N.Y. (Ballston Spa) 99 Raequan Williams DL 6-4 290 Fr. Fr. HS Chicago, Ill. (DePaul College Prep) 26 RJ Williamson S 6-0 216 Sr. Sr.-5 3L Dayton, Ohio (Dunbar) 27 Khari Willis S 5-11 202 Fr. Fr. HS Jackson, Mich. (Lumen Christi) 26 Austin Wolfe WR 6-0 176 So. Jr. SQ Springfield, Va. (Lake Braddock Secondary) EXP. KEY – HS: High School; RS: Red-shirted; JC: Junior College; TR: Transfer; SQ: Squad Member; L: Letters Earned; +: Injured.

2015 Michigan State FootballMichigan State Combined Team Statistics (as of Nov 07, 2015)

All games

Date Opponent Score Att.Sep 4, 2015 at Western Michigan W 37-24 30885Sep 12, 2015 #7 OREGON W 31-28 76526Sep 19, 2015 AIR FORCE W 35-21 74211Sep 26, 2015 CENTRAL MICHIGAN W 30-10 75218

* Oct 03, 2015 PURDUE W 24-21 74418* Oct 10, 2015 at Rutgers W 31-24 50373* Oct 17, 2015 at #12 Michigan W 27-23 111740* Oct 24, 2015 INDIANA W 52-26 74144* Nov 07, 2015 at Nebraska L 38-39 90094

Rushing gp-gs att gain loss net avg td lg avg/gScott, LJ 9 - 1 92 519 12 507 5.5 9 38 56.3London, Madre 6 - 6 95 427 28 399 4.2 3 62 66.5Holmes, Gerald 8 - 2 61 314 5 309 5.1 5 43 38.6Shelton, R.J. 9 - 4 17 98 11 87 5.1 0 18 9.7Cook, Connor 9 - 9 37 151 81 70 1.9 0 22 7.8Williams, Delton 4 - 0 17 29 7 22 1.3 1 6 5.5Terry, Damion 7 - 0 9 24 8 16 1.8 0 5 2.3Burbridge, Aaron 9 - 8 2 15 0 15 7.5 0 9 1.7O'Connor, Tyler 3 - 0 1 7 0 7 7.0 0 7 2.3Kings, Macgarrett 8 - 6 1 3 0 3 3.0 0 3 0.4Arnett, DeAnthony 7 - 2 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 0.3Total 9 350 1589 206 1383 4.0 18 62 153.7Opponents 9 299 1361 258 1103 3.7 12 72 122.6

Passing gp-gs effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/gCook, Connor 9 - 9 149.25 169-291-3 58.1 2405 21 74 267.2Terry, Damion 7 - 0 104.60 1-2-0 50.0 13 0 13 1.9Total 9 148.95 170-293-3 58.0 2418 21 74 268.7Opponents 9 135.31 174-289-9 60.2 2248 14 44 249.8

Receiving gp-gs no. yds avg td lg avg/gBurbridge, Aaron 9 - 8 62 994 16.0 6 56 110.4Shelton, R.J. 9 - 4 31 341 11.0 3 29 37.9Kings, Macgarrett 8 - 6 28 402 14.4 4 42 50.2Price, Josiah 7 - 1 13 171 13.2 5 31 24.4Lang, Paul 9 - 6 9 95 10.6 0 21 10.6Lyles, Jamal 9 - 3 7 115 16.4 1 26 12.8Arnett, DeAnthony 7 - 2 5 85 17.0 2 25 12.1Holmes, Gerald 8 - 2 5 46 9.2 0 20 5.8Pendleton, Trevon 9 - 6 3 82 27.3 0 74 9.1Madaris, Monty 5 - 0 2 47 23.5 0 34 9.4Troup, AJ 8 - 0 2 28 14.0 0 14 3.5Scott, LJ 9 - 1 2 13 6.5 0 9 1.4London, Madre 6 - 6 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 -0.2Total 9 170 2418 14.2 21 74 268.7Opponents 9 174 2248 12.9 14 44 249.8

Field Goals fg pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blkGeiger, Michael 7-11 63.6 0-0 2-3 3-6 2-2 0-0 47 2

PATScoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf ptsGeiger, Michael - 7-11 38-39 - - - - - 59Scott, LJ 9 - - - - - - - 54Burbridge, Aaron 6 - - - - - - - 36Holmes, Gerald 5 - - - - - - - 30Price, Josiah 5 - - - - - - - 30Kings, Macgarrett 4 - - - - - - - 24Shelton, R.J. 3 - - - - - - - 18London, Madre 3 - - - - - - - 18Arnett, DeAnthony 2 - - - - - - - 12Williamson, RJ 1 - - - - - - - 6Watts-Jackson, Jalen 1 - - - - - - - 6Lyles, Jamal 1 - - - - - - - 6Williams, Delton 1 - - - - - - - 6Total 41 7-11 38-39 0-1 - - - - 305Opponents 28 8-12 24-26 - - 0-2 - - 216

Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT TotalMichigan State 79 83 66 77 0 305Opponents 38 50 61 67 0 216

Record: Overall Home Away NeutralAll games 8-1 5-0 3-1 0-0Conference 4-1 2-0 2-1 0-0Non-Conference 4-0 3-0 1-0 0-0

Team Statistics MSU OPPFIRST DOWNS 207 174 R u s h i n g 71 58 P a s s i n g 119 99 P e n a l t y 17 17RUSHING YARDAGE 1383 1103 Rushing Attempts 350 299 Average Per Rush 4.0 3.7 Average Per Game 153.7 122.6 TDs Rushing 18 12PASSING YARDAGE 2418 2248 C o m p - A t t - I n t 170-293-3 174-289-9 Average Per Pass 8.3 7.8 Average Per Catch 14.2 12.9 Average Per Game 268.7 249.8 TDs Passing 21 14TOTAL OFFENSE 3801 3351 Average Per Play 5.9 5.7 Average Per Game 422.3 372.3KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 19-403 39-865PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 5-31 12-164INT RETURNS: #-Yards 9-70 3-37FUMBLES-LOST 6-2 15-7PENALTIES-Yards 46-388 57-508PUNTS-AVG 35-42.0 34-39.5TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3 2 : 5 5 2 7 : 0 53RD-DOWN Conversions 64/126 45/1174TH-DOWN Conversions 5/13 9/21

Interceptions no. yds avg td lgWilliamson, RJ 2 9 4.5 0 9Cox, Demetrious 2 14 7.0 0 14Nicholson, Montae 2 30 15.0 0 30Copeland, Vayante 1 0 0.0 0 0Miller, Grayson 1 0 0.0 0 0Bullough, Riley 1 17 17.0 0 17

Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blkHartbarger, Jake 30 1278 42.6 60 5 6 10 11 0O'Connor, Tyler 5 192 38.4 46 1 0 1 0 0

Punt Returns no. yds avg td lgKings, Macgarrett 3 27 9.0 0 17Shelton, R.J. 2 4 2.0 0 3Total 5 31 6.2 0 17Opponents 12 164 13.7 1 81

Kick Returns no. yds avg td lgShelton, R.J. 16 345 21.6 0 58Scott, LJ 1 25 25.0 0 25Williams, Delton 1 16 16.0 0 16Nicholson, Montae 1 17 17.0 0 17Total 19 403 21.2 0 58Opponents 39 865 22.2 1 100

All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/gBurbridge, Aaron 9 15 994 0 0 0 1009 112.1Shelton, R.J. 9 87 341 4 345 0 777 86.3Scott, LJ 9 507 13 0 25 0 545 60.6Kings, Macgarret 8 3 402 27 0 0 432 54.0London, Madre 6 399 -1 0 0 0 398 66.3Total 9 1383 2418 31 403 70 4305 478.3Opponents 9 1103 2248 164 865 37 4417 490.8

Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/gCook, Connor 9 328 70 2405 2475 275.0Scott, LJ 9 92 507 0 507 56.3London, Madre 6 95 399 0 399 66.5Holmes, Gerald 8 61 309 0 309 38.6Shelton, R.J. 9 17 87 0 87 9.7Total 9 643 1383 2418 3801 422.3Opponents 9 588 1103 2248 3351 372.3

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 saf

2015 Michigan State FootballMichigan State Overall Team Statistics (as of Nov 07, 2015)

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Team Statistics MSU OPPSCORING 305 216 Points Per Game 33.9 24.0 Points Off Turnovers 61 3FIRST DOWNS 207 174 R u s h i n g 71 58 P a s s i n g 119 99 P e n a l t y 17 17RUSHING YARDAGE 1383 1103 Yards gained rushing 1589 1361 Yards lost rushing 206 258 Rushing Attempts 350 299 Average Per Rush 4.0 3.7 Average Per Game 153.7 122.6 TDs Rushing 18 12PASSING YARDAGE 2418 2248 C o m p - A t t - I n t 170-293-3 174-289-9 Average Per Pass 8.3 7.8 Average Per Catch 14.2 12.9 Average Per Game 268.7 249.8 TDs Passing 21 14TOTAL OFFENSE 3801 3351 Total Plays 643 588 Average Per Play 5.9 5.7 Average Per Game 422.3 372.3KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 19-403 39-865PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 5-31 12-164INT RETURNS: #-Yards 9-70 3-37KICK RETURN AVERAGE 21.2 22.2PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 6.2 13.7INT RETURN AVERAGE 7.8 12.3FUMBLES-LOST 6-2 15-7PENALTIES-Yards 46-388 57-508 Average Per Game 43.1 56.4PUNTS-Yards 35-1470 34-1342 Average Per Punt 42.0 39.5 Net punt average 33.9 37.4KICKOFFS-Yards 56-3247 43-2674 Average Per Kick 58.0 62.2 Net kick average 37.6 39.4TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3 2 : 5 5 2 7 : 0 53RD-DOWN Conversions 64/126 45/117 3rd-Down Pct 51% 38%4TH-DOWN Conversions 5/13 9/21 4th-Down Pct 38% 43%SACKS BY-Yards 26-161 11-77MISC YARDS 0 2TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 41 28FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 7-11 8-12ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 0-2RED-ZONE SCORES (31-37) 84% (24-29) 83%RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (26-37) 70% (18-29) 62%PAT-ATTEMPTS (38-39) 97% (24-26) 92%ATTENDANCE 374517 283092 Games/Avg Per Game 5/74903 4/70773 Neutral Site Games 0/0

Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT TotalMichigan State 79 83 66 77 0 305Opponents 38 50 61 67 0 216

2015 Michigan State FootballMichigan State Overall Individual Statistics (as of Nov 07, 2015)

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Rushing gp-gs att gain loss net avg td lg avg/gScott, LJ 9 - 1 92 519 12 507 5.5 9 38 56.3London, Madre 6 - 6 95 427 28 399 4.2 3 62 66.5Holmes, Gerald 8 - 2 61 314 5 309 5.1 5 43 38.6Shelton, R.J. 9 - 4 17 98 11 87 5.1 0 18 9.7Cook, Connor 9 - 9 37 151 81 70 1.9 0 22 7.8Williams, Delton 4 - 0 17 29 7 22 1.3 1 6 5.5Terry, Damion 7 - 0 9 24 8 16 1.8 0 5 2.3Burbridge, Aaron 9 - 8 2 15 0 15 7.5 0 9 1.7O'Connor, Tyler 3 - 0 1 7 0 7 7.0 0 7 2.3Kings, Macgarrett 8 - 6 1 3 0 3 3.0 0 3 0.4Arnett, DeAnthony 7 - 2 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 0.3Pendleton, Trevon 9 - 6 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0Lyles, Jamal 9 - 3 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0Macksood, Matt 9 - 0 1 0 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 -0.1TEAM 8 - 0 14 0 53 -53 -3.8 0 0 -6.6Total 9 350 1589 206 1383 4.0 18 62 153.7Opponents 9 299 1361 258 1103 3.7 12 72 122.6

Passing gp-gs effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/gCook, Connor 9 - 9 149.25 169-291-3 58.1 2405 21 74 267.2Terry, Damion 7 - 0 104.60 1-2-0 50.0 13 0 13 1.9Total 9 148.95 170-293-3 58.0 2418 21 74 268.7Opponents 9 135.31 174-289-9 60.2 2248 14 44 249.8

Receiving gp-gs no. yds avg td lg avg/gBurbridge, Aaron 9 - 8 62 994 16.0 6 56 110.4Shelton, R.J. 9 - 4 31 341 11.0 3 29 37.9Kings, Macgarrett 8 - 6 28 402 14.4 4 42 50.2Price, Josiah 7 - 1 13 171 13.2 5 31 24.4Lang, Paul 9 - 6 9 95 10.6 0 21 10.6Lyles, Jamal 9 - 3 7 115 16.4 1 26 12.8Arnett, DeAnthony 7 - 2 5 85 17.0 2 25 12.1Holmes, Gerald 8 - 2 5 46 9.2 0 20 5.8Pendleton, Trevon 9 - 6 3 82 27.3 0 74 9.1Madaris, Monty 5 - 0 2 47 23.5 0 34 9.4Troup, AJ 8 - 0 2 28 14.0 0 14 3.5Scott, LJ 9 - 1 2 13 6.5 0 9 1.4London, Madre 6 - 6 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 -0.2Total 9 170 2418 14.2 21 74 268.7Opponents 9 174 2248 12.9 14 44 249.8

Punt Returns no. yds avg td lgKings, Macgarrett 3 27 9.0 0 17Shelton, R.J. 2 4 2.0 0 3Total 5 31 6.2 0 17Opponents 12 164 13.7 1 81

Interceptions no. yds avg td lgCox, Demetrious 2 14 7.0 0 14Nicholson, Montae 2 30 15.0 0 30Williamson, RJ 2 9 4.5 0 9Copeland, Vayante 1 0 0.0 0 0Bullough, Riley 1 17 17.0 0 17Miller, Grayson 1 0 0.0 0 0Total 9 70 7.8 0 30Opponents 3 37 12.3 0 25

Kick Returns no. yds avg td lgShelton, R.J. 16 345 21.6 0 58Scott, LJ 1 25 25.0 0 25Nicholson, Montae 1 17 17.0 0 17Williams, Delton 1 16 16.0 0 16Total 19 403 21.2 0 58Opponents 39 865 22.2 1 100

Fumble Returns no. yds avg td lgDowell, Andrew 1 2 2.0 0 2Williamson, RJ 1 64 64.0 1 64Watts-Jackson, Jalen 1 38 38.0 1 38Bullough, Riley 1 13 13.0 0 13Total 4 117 29.2 2 64Opponents 0 0 0.0 0 0


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PATScoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf ptsGeiger, Michael - 7-11 38-39 - - - - - 59Scott, LJ 9 - - - - - - - 54Burbridge, Aaron 6 - - - - - - - 36Holmes, Gerald 5 - - - - - - - 30Price, Josiah 5 - - - - - - - 30Kings, Macgarrett 4 - - - - - - - 24Shelton, R.J. 3 - - - - - - - 18London, Madre 3 - - - - - - - 18Arnett, DeAnthony 2 - - - - - - - 12Watts-Jackson, Jalen 1 - - - - - - - 6Williams, Delton 1 - - - - - - - 6Williamson, RJ 1 - - - - - - - 6Lyles, Jamal 1 - - - - - - - 6Macksood, Matt - - - 0-1 - - - - 0Total 41 7-11 38-39 0-1 - - - - 305Opponents 28 8-12 24-26 - - 0-2 - - 216

Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/gCook, Connor 9 328 70 2405 2475 275.0Scott, LJ 9 92 507 0 507 56.3London, Madre 6 95 399 0 399 66.5Holmes, Gerald 8 61 309 0 309 38.6Shelton, R.J. 9 17 87 0 87 9.7Terry, Damion 7 11 16 13 29 4.1Williams, Delton 4 17 22 0 22 5.5Burbridge, Aaron 9 2 15 0 15 1.7O'Connor, Tyler 3 1 7 0 7 2.3Kings, Macgarrett 8 1 3 0 3 0.4Arnett, DeAnthony 7 1 2 0 2 0.3Macksood, Matt 9 1 -1 0 -1 -0.1TEAM 8 14 -53 0 -53 -6.6Total 9 643 1383 2418 3801 422.3Opponents 9 588 1103 2248 3351 372.3

Field Goals fg pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blkGeiger, Michael 7-11 63.6 0-0 2-3 3-6 2-2 0-0 47 2

FG Sequence Michigan State OpponentsWestern Michigan (21) 41,(22)Oregon 28,(36) -Air Force 35 -Central Michigan (47) 45,43,(42)Purdue 35,(30) -Rutgers 35,(30) (22)Michigan - (38),(21),(38)Indiana (21) 42Nebraska (46) (44),(43)

Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blkHartbarger, Jake 30 1278 42.6 60 5 6 10 11 0O'Connor, Tyler 5 192 38.4 46 1 0 1 0 0Total 35 1470 42.0 60 6 6 11 11 0Opponents 34 1342 39.5 80 2 9 9 6 0

Kickoffs no. yds avg tb ob retn net ydlnCronin, Kevin 54 3157 58.5 11 1Geiger, Michael 2 90 45.0 0 1Total 56 3247 58.0 11 2 22.2 37.6 27Opponents 43 2674 62.2 23 1 21.2 39.4 25


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All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/gBurbridge, Aaro 9 15 994 0 0 0 1009 112.1Shelton, R.J. 9 87 341 4 345 0 777 86.3Scott, LJ 9 507 13 0 25 0 545 60.6Kings, Macgarre 8 3 402 27 0 0 432 54.0London, Madre 6 399 -1 0 0 0 398 66.3Holmes, Gerald 8 309 46 0 0 0 355 44.4Price, Josiah 7 0 171 0 0 0 171 24.4Lyles, Jamal 9 0 115 0 0 0 115 12.8Lang, Paul 9 0 95 0 0 0 95 10.6Arnett, DeAntho 7 2 85 0 0 0 87 12.4Pendleton, Trev 9 0 82 0 0 0 82 9.1Cook, Connor 9 70 0 0 0 0 70 7.8Nicholson, Mont 9 0 0 0 17 30 47 5.2Madaris, Monty 5 0 47 0 0 0 47 9.4Williams, Delton 4 22 0 0 16 0 38 9.5Troup, AJ 8 0 28 0 0 0 28 3.5Bullough, Riley 9 0 0 0 0 17 17 1.9Terry, Damion 7 16 0 0 0 0 16 2.3Cox, Demetrious 9 0 0 0 0 14 14 1.6Williamson, RJ 5 0 0 0 0 9 9 1.8O'Connor, Tyler 3 7 0 0 0 0 7 2.3Macksood, Matt 9 -1 0 0 0 0 -1 -0.1TEAM 8 -53 0 0 0 0 -53 -6.6Total 9 1383 2418 31 403 70 4305 478.3Opponents 9 1103 2248 164 865 37 4417 490.8

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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 saf30 Bullough, Riley 9-8 30 42 72 5.5-20 3.5-17 1-17 1 4 2-13 . . .45 Harris, Darien 9-9 31 28 59 4.5-8 . . 3 1 . . . .33 Reschke, Jon 9-9 23 31 54 4.0-6 1.0-2 . 2 3 . . . .7D Cox, Demetrious 9-9 32 19 51 2.0-4 . 2-14 6 . . . . .9 Nicholson, Montae 9-5 27 16 43 1.5-3 . 2-30 1 . . . . .89 Calhoun, Shilique 9-9 16 14 30 10.5-60 8.0-54 . 1 13 . . 1 .36 Colquhoun, Arjen 9-6 20 8 28 1.5-12 1.0-11 . 6 . . 2 . .92 Heath, Joel 8-8 11 16 27 5.0-25 2.0-11 . 1 1 1-0 1 . .8 Thomas, Lawrence 9-9 6 21 27 3.0-15 2.0-13 . 5 3 . . . .4 McDowell, Malik 9-9 12 15 27 6.0-29 3.0-26 . . 5 . 1 . .26 Williamson, RJ 5-5 11 13 24 2.0-4 . 2-9 1 . 1-64 . . .44 Miller, Grayson 7-3 13 6 19 1.0-1 . 1-0 . . . . . .49 Jones, Shane 8-1 10 8 18 1.5-2 . . . 1 . 2 . .5D Dowell, Andrew 9-0 7 10 17 1.0-2 . . . . 1-2 . . .98 Cooper, Demetrius 8-1 7 8 15 4.5-10 3.0-8 . . 3 . . 1 .23 Frey, Chris 9-0 8 7 15 3.0-20 1.5-13 . . 2 1-0 . . .2 Hicks, Darian 6-2 5 8 13 0.5-1 . . 2 . . . . .39 Edmondson, Jermaine 9-0 7 6 13 1.0-4 . . 2 . . . . .72 Evans, Craig 9-0 4 8 12 3.0-8 0.5-1 . . 1 . . . .93 Knox, Damon 9-0 3 6 9 1.0-6 0.5-5 . . . . . . .13 Copeland, Vayante 2-2 6 1 7 2.0-4 . 1-0 1 . . . . .27 Willis, Khari 6-3 1 6 7 . . . 1 . . . . .20 Watts-Jackson, Jalen 7-0 2 3 5 . . . . . 1-38 . . .8J Jones, Evan 9-0 2 3 5 . . . . . . . . .10 Morrissey, Matt 8-0 3 2 5 . . . . . . . . .29 Meyers, Mark 3-0 . 3 3 . . . . . . . . .24 Holmes, Gerald 8-2 2 1 3 . . . . . . . . .31 Harrell, T.J. 8-0 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .99 Cronin, Kevin 9-0 . 2 2 . . . . . . . . .15 Smith, Tyson 2-1 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .12 Shelton, R.J. 9-4 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .65 Allen, Brian 9-9 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .52 Pepper, Taybor 9-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .14 Laneaux, Chris 3-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .85 Kings, Macgarrett 8-6 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

Total 9 305 314 619 64-244 26-161 9-70 33 37 7-117 6 2 .Opponents 9 287 369 656 50-174 11-77 3-37 43 28 2-0 5 3 .

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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 4 at Western Michigan 40 196 3 24 15 256 2 56 15-31-0 256 2 56 1 35 0 35 0 0 0 0 452Sep 12 OREGON 37 197 2 62 20 192 2 28 20-32-1 192 2 28 2 47 0 25 0 0 0 0 389Sep 19 AIR FORCE 42 77 0 11 15 247 4 32 15-23-0 247 4 32 1 13 0 13 1 1 0 1 324Sep 26 CENTRAL MICHIGAN 36 181 3 29 11 143 1 42 11-19-0 143 1 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 324Oct 03 PURDUE 47 267 2 30 13 139 1 34 13-19-0 139 1 34 3 56 0 23 0 0 0 0 406Oct 10 at Rutgers 37 122 2 30 24 367 2 29 24-39-1 367 2 29 4 69 0 20 0 0 0 0 489Oct 17 at Michigan 33 58 2 11 18 328 1 74 18-39-0 328 1 74 2 50 0 29 2 4 0 3 386Oct 24 INDIANA 44 142 3 26 30 398 4 31 30-52-0 398 4 31 2 67 0 58 1 17 0 17 540Nov 07 at Nebraska 34 143 1 43 24 348 4 34 24-39-1 348 4 34 4 66 0 33 1 9 0 9 491Michigan State 350 1383 18 62 170 2418 21 74 170-293-3 2418 21 74 19 403 0 58 5 31 0 17 3801Opponents 299 1103 12 72 174 2248 14 44 174-289-9 2248 14 44 39 865 1 100 12 164 1 81 3351

Games: 9 • Avg/rush: 4.0 • Avg/catch: 14.2 • Pass effic: 148.95 • KR avg: 21.2 • PR avg: 6.2 • All purpose avg/game: 478.3 • Total offense avg/gm: 422.3

Tackles Sacks Fumble Pass Defense blkd PAT Attempts offDate Opponent ua a total tfl-yds no-yds ff fr-yds int-yds qbh brup kick kick rush rcv saf t/o ptsSep 4 at Western Michigan 42 26 68 11.0-46 7.0-39 0 0-0 2-0 2 4 0 4-4 0 0 0 7 37Sep 12 OREGON 34 68 102 6.0-30 4.0-18 1 0-0 2-30 6 5 0 4-4 0 0 0 7 31Sep 19 AIR FORCE 28 52 80 5.0-11 0.0-0 1 2-66 1-9 1 0 0 5-5 0 0 0 7 35Sep 26 CENTRAL MICHIGAN 34 40 74 10.0-41 4.0-31 1 1-13 0-0 7 3 2 3-4 0 0 0 6 30Oct 03 PURDUE 31 24 55 6.0-24 3.0-19 1 2-0 1-0 10 4 0 3-3 0 0 0 14 24Oct 10 at Rutgers 41 6 47 7.0-36 3.0-28 0 0-0 0-0 3 3 0 4-4 0 0 0 0 31Oct 17 at Michigan 36 28 64 9.0-23 3.0-10 0 1-38 0-0 2 4 0 3-3 0 0 0 6 27Oct 24 INDIANA 26 34 60 4.0-19 2.0-16 2 1-0 1-0 5 6 0 7-7 0 0 0 7 52Nov 07 at Nebraska 33 36 69 6.0-14 0.0-0 0 0-0 2-31 1 4 0 5-5 0 0 0 7 38Michigan State 305 314 619 64.0-244 26.0-161 6 7-117 9-70 37 33 2 38-39 0 0 0 61 305Opponents 287 369 656 50.0-174 11.0-77 5 2-0 3-37 28 43 3 24-26 0 0 0 3 216

Punting Field Goals KickoffsDate Opponent no. yds avg long blkd tb fc 50+ i20 md-att long blkd no. yds avg tb obSep 4 at Western Michigan 4 189 47.2 55 0 1 1 2 2 1-1 21 0 7 443 63.3 2 0Sep 12 OREGON 5 257 51.4 55 0 1 0 4 1 1-2 36 0 6 345 57.5 1 0Sep 19 AIR FORCE 3 133 44.3 52 0 0 0 2 1 0-1 0 1 6 351 58.5 2 0Sep 26 CENTRAL MICHIGAN 3 119 39.7 46 0 0 2 0 2 1-1 47 0 6 313 52.2 1 0Oct 03 PURDUE 5 207 41.4 52 0 1 2 1 2 1-2 30 0 5 300 60.0 1 0Oct 10 at Rutgers 3 74 24.7 39 0 0 0 0 1 1-2 30 1 6 322 53.7 0 1Oct 17 at Michigan 5 186 37.2 46 0 1 0 0 0 0-0 0 0 4 231 57.8 0 0Oct 24 INDIANA 4 170 42.5 56 0 1 0 1 1 1-1 21 0 9 567 63.0 4 0Nov 07 at Nebraska 3 135 45.0 60 0 1 1 1 1 1-1 46 0 7 375 53.6 0 1Michigan State 35 1470 42.0 60 0 6 6 11 11 7-11 47 2 56 3247 58.0 11 2Opponents 34 1342 39.5 80 0 2 9 6 9 8-12 44 2 43 2674 62.2 23 1

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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 4 at Western Michigan 23 18 0 12 33 365 2 44 33-50-2 365 2 44 5 209 1 100 1 16 0 16 383Sep 12 OREGON 43 123 2 17 22 309 1 30 22-39-2 309 1 30 4 88 0 49 4 98 1 81 432Sep 19 AIR FORCE 51 279 2 22 6 149 1 44 6-9-1 149 1 44 4 47 0 20 1 1 0 1 428Sep 26 CENTRAL MICHIGAN 26 55 0 42 26 285 1 42 26-39-0 285 1 42 4 54 0 18 1 -2 0 0 340Oct 03 PURDUE 32 165 2 68 15 136 1 35 15-31-1 136 1 35 4 76 0 23 0 0 0 0 301Oct 10 at Rutgers 32 141 0 72 15 208 3 39 15-26-0 208 3 39 5 86 0 26 0 0 0 0 349Oct 17 at Michigan 33 62 2 27 15 168 0 32 15-25-0 168 0 32 4 106 0 49 3 48 0 34 230Oct 24 INDIANA 23 81 1 33 23 308 3 37 23-37-1 308 3 37 4 76 0 27 2 3 0 2 389Nov 07 at Nebraska 36 179 3 21 19 320 2 43 19-33-2 320 2 43 5 123 0 34 0 0 0 0 499Opponents 299 1103 12 72 174 2248 14 44 174-289-9 2248 14 44 39 865 1 100 12 164 1 81 3351Michigan State 350 1383 18 62 170 2418 21 74 170-293-3 2418 21 74 19 403 0 58 5 31 0 17 3801

Games: 9 • Avg/rush: 3.7 • Avg/catch: 12.9 • Pass effic: 135.31 • KR avg: 22.2 • PR avg: 13.7 • All purpose avg/game: 490.8 • Total offense avg/gm: 372.3

Tackles Sacks Fumble Pass Defense blkd PAT Attempts offDate Opponent ua a total tfl-yds no-yds ff fr-yds int-yds qbh brup kick kick rush rcv saf t/o ptsSep 4 at Western Michigan 30 37 67 3.0-8 0.0-0 1 1-0 0-0 3 7 0 3-3 0 0 0 0 24Sep 12 OREGON 20 56 76 6.0-16 0.0-0 0 0-0 1-25 1 6 0 4-4 0 0 0 0 28Sep 19 AIR FORCE 31 48 79 8.0-28 3.0-20 0 0-0 0-0 3 3 1 3-3 0 0 0 0 21Sep 26 CENTRAL MICHIGAN 14 50 64 1.0-1 0.0-0 1 0-0 0-0 4 2 1 1-1 0 0 0 0 10Oct 03 PURDUE 27 50 77 3.0-15 0.0-0 1 0-0 0-0 0 3 0 3-3 0 0 0 0 21Oct 10 at Rutgers 49 20 69 6.0-19 1.0-6 0 0-0 1-0 8 3 1 3-3 0 0 0 0 24Oct 17 at Michigan 39 16 55 7.0-37 3.0-29 0 0-0 0-0 1 10 0 2-2 0 0 0 0 23Oct 24 INDIANA 41 50 91 13.0-44 4.0-22 2 1-0 0-0 8 5 0 2-4 0 0 0 0 26Nov 07 at Nebraska 36 42 78 3.0-6 0.0-0 0 0-0 1-12 0 4 0 3-3 0 0 0 3 39Opponents 287 369 656 50.0-174 11.0-77 5 2-0 3-37 28 43 3 24-26 0 0 0 3 216Michigan State 305 314 619 64.0-244 26.0-161 6 7-117 9-70 37 33 2 38-39 0 0 0 61 305

Punting Field Goals KickoffsDate Opponent no. yds avg long blkd tb fc 50+ i20 md-att long blkd no. yds avg tb obSep 4 at Western Michigan 4 156 39.0 52 0 1 1 1 1 1-2 22 0 5 325 65.0 4 0Sep 12 OREGON 3 92 30.7 42 0 0 1 0 0 0-0 0 0 5 315 63.0 3 0Sep 19 AIR FORCE 3 108 36.0 38 0 0 1 0 0 0-0 0 0 3 195 65.0 2 0Sep 26 CENTRAL MICHIGAN 2 52 26.0 34 0 0 1 0 0 1-3 42 2 3 195 65.0 3 0Oct 03 PURDUE 4 189 47.2 63 0 0 1 2 3 0-0 0 0 4 252 63.0 1 0Oct 10 at Rutgers 5 172 34.4 46 0 0 3 0 1 1-1 22 0 5 288 57.6 0 1Oct 17 at Michigan 7 312 44.6 80 0 0 1 1 3 3-3 38 0 6 380 63.3 4 0Oct 24 INDIANA 4 191 47.8 62 0 1 0 1 1 0-1 0 0 5 312 62.4 3 0Nov 07 at Nebraska 2 70 35.0 51 0 0 0 1 0 2-2 44 0 7 412 58.9 3 0Opponents 34 1342 39.5 80 0 2 9 6 9 8-12 44 2 43 2674 62.2 23 1Michigan State 35 1470 42.0 60 0 6 6 11 11 7-11 47 2 56 3247 58.0 11 2

2015 Michigan State FootballMichigan State Game Superlatives (as of Nov 07, 2015)

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INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS

Rushes 22 Holmes, Gerald at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)Yards Rushing 146 Scott, LJ vs Purdue (Oct 03, 2015)TD Rushes 2 London, Madre at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)

2 Scott, LJ vs Oregon (Sep 12, 2015)2 Holmes, Gerald vs Central Michigan (Sep 26, 2015)2 Scott, LJ vs Purdue (Oct 03, 2015)2 Scott, LJ at Rutgers (Oct 10, 2015)2 Scott, LJ at Michigan (Oct 17, 2015)

Long Rush 62 London, Madre vs Oregon (Sep 12, 2015)Pass attempts 52 Cook, Connor vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)Pass completions 30 Cook, Connor vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)Yards Passing 398 Cook, Connor vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)TD Passes 4 Cook, Connor vs Air Force (Sep 19, 2015)

4 Cook, Connor vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)4 Cook, Connor at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)

Long Pass 74 Cook, Connor at Michigan (Oct 17, 2015)Receptions 10 Burbridge, Aaron at Rutgers (Oct 10, 2015)

10 Burbridge, Aaron at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)Yards Receiving 164 Burbridge, Aaron at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)TD Receptions 3 Burbridge, Aaron vs Air Force (Sep 19, 2015)Long Reception 74 Pendleton, Trevon at Michigan (Oct 17, 2015)Field Goals 1 Geiger, Michael at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)

1 Geiger, Michael vs Oregon (Sep 12, 2015)1 Geiger, Michael vs Central Michigan (Sep 26, 2015)1 Geiger, Michael vs Purdue (Oct 03, 2015)1 Geiger, Michael at Rutgers (Oct 10, 2015)1 Geiger, Michael vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)1 Geiger, Michael at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)

Long Field Goal 47 Geiger, Michael vs Central Michigan (Sep 26, 2015)Punts 5 Hartbarger, Jake vs Oregon (Sep 12, 2015)

5 Hartbarger, Jake vs Purdue (Oct 03, 2015)Punting Avg 51.4 Hartbarger, Jake vs Oregon (Sep 12, 2015)Long Punt 60 Hartbarger, Jake at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)Punts inside 20 2 Hartbarger, Jake at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)

2 Hartbarger, Jake vs Central Michigan (Sep 26, 2015)2 Hartbarger, Jake vs Purdue (Oct 03, 2015)

Long Punt Return 17 Kings, Macgarrett vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)Long Kickoff Return 58 Shelton, R.J. vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)Tackles 16 Bullough, Riley vs Air Force (Sep 19, 2015)Sacks 3.0 Bullough, Riley at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)Tackles For Loss 3.5 Calhoun, Shilique at Michigan (Oct 17, 2015)Interceptions 1 Nicholson, Montae at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)

1 Copeland, Vayante at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)1 Nicholson, Montae vs Oregon (Sep 12, 2015)1 Williamson, RJ vs Oregon (Sep 12, 2015)1 Williamson, RJ vs Air Force (Sep 19, 2015)1 Cox, Demetrious vs Purdue (Oct 03, 2015)1 Miller, Grayson vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)1 Cox, Demetrious at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)1 Bullough, Riley at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)


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TEAM GAME HIGHS

Rushes 47 vs Purdue (Oct 03, 2015)Yards Rushing 267 vs Purdue (Oct 03, 2015)Yards Per Rush 5.7 vs Purdue (Oct 03, 2015)TD Rushes 3 at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)

3 vs Central Michigan (Sep 26, 2015)3 vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)

Pass attempts 52 vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)Pass completions 30 vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)Yards Passing 398 vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)Yards Per Pass 10.7 vs Air Force (Sep 19, 2015)TD Passes 4 vs Air Force (Sep 19, 2015)

4 vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)4 at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)

Total Plays 96 vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)Total Offense 540 vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)Yards Per Play 6.7 at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)Points 52 vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)Sacks By 7 at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)First Downs 33 vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)Penalties 8 vs Central Michigan (Sep 26, 2015)

8 vs Purdue (Oct 03, 2015)8 at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)

Penalty Yards 78 vs Central Michigan (Sep 26, 2015)Turnovers 1 at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)

1 vs Oregon (Sep 12, 2015)1 at Rutgers (Oct 10, 2015)1 vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)1 at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)

Interceptions By 2 at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)2 vs Oregon (Sep 12, 2015)2 at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)

Punts 5 vs Oregon (Sep 12, 2015)5 vs Purdue (Oct 03, 2015)5 at Michigan (Oct 17, 2015)

Punting Avg 51.4 vs Oregon (Sep 12, 2015)Long Punt 60 at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)Punts inside 20 2 at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)

2 vs Central Michigan (Sep 26, 2015)2 vs Purdue (Oct 03, 2015)

Long Punt Return 17 vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)


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OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS

Rushes 24 Freeman, Royce, vs Oregon (Sep 12, 2015)Yards Rushing 157 Jones, Markell, vs Purdue (Oct 03, 2015)TD Rushes 2 Jones, Markell, vs Purdue (Oct 03, 2015)

2 Houma, Sione, at Michigan (Oct 17, 2015)2 Armstrong Jr., at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)

Long Rush 72 James, Paul, at Rutgers (Oct 10, 2015)Pass attempts 50 TERRELL, Zach, at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)Pass completions 33 TERRELL, Zach, at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)Yards Passing 365 TERRELL, Zach, at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)TD Passes 3 Laviano, Chris, at Rutgers (Oct 10, 2015)

3 Sudfeld, Nate, vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)Long Pass 44 TERRELL, Zach, at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)

44 ROBERTS, Karste, vs Air Force (Sep 19, 2015)Receptions 13 BRAVERMAN, D, at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)Yards Receiving 154 DAVIS, Corey, at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)TD Receptions 3 Carroo, Leonte, at Rutgers (Oct 10, 2015)Long Reception 44 DAVIS, Corey, at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)

44 ROBINETTE, Jale, vs Air Force (Sep 19, 2015)Field Goals 3 Allen, Kenny, at Michigan (Oct 17, 2015)Long Field Goal 44 Brown, Drew, at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)Punts 7 O'Neill, Blake, at Michigan (Oct 17, 2015)Punting Avg 47.8 Toth, Erich, vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)Long Punt 80 O'Neill, Blake, at Michigan (Oct 17, 2015)Punts inside 20 3 Schopper, Joe, vs Purdue (Oct 03, 2015)

3 O'Neill, Blake, at Michigan (Oct 17, 2015)Long Punt Return 81 Addison, Bralon, vs Oregon (Sep 12, 2015)Long Kickoff Return 100 PHILLIPS, D, at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)Tackles 15 Simmons, T.J., vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)Sacks 2.5 Simmons, T.J., vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)Tackles For Loss 4.0 Simmons, T.J., vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)Interceptions 1 Amadi, Ugo, vs Oregon (Sep 12, 2015)

1 Hester, Kiy, at Rutgers (Oct 10, 2015)1 Rose, Jonathan, at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)


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OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS

Rushes 51 vs Air Force (Sep 19, 2015)Yards Rushing 279 vs Air Force (Sep 19, 2015)Yards Per Rush 5.5 vs Air Force (Sep 19, 2015)TD Rushes 3 at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)Pass attempts 50 at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)Pass completions 33 at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)Yards Passing 365 at Western Michigan (Sep 4, 2015)Yards Per Pass 16.6 vs Air Force (Sep 19, 2015)TD Passes 3 at Rutgers (Oct 10, 2015)

3 vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)Total Plays 82 vs Oregon (Sep 12, 2015)Total Offense 499 at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)Yards Per Play 7.2 at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)Points 39 at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)Sacks By 4 vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)First Downs 26 vs Oregon (Sep 12, 2015)Penalties 9 vs Oregon (Sep 12, 2015)

9 vs Central Michigan (Sep 26, 2015)Penalty Yards 95 vs Air Force (Sep 19, 2015)Turnovers 3 vs Air Force (Sep 19, 2015)

3 vs Purdue (Oct 03, 2015)Interceptions By 1 vs Oregon (Sep 12, 2015)

1 at Rutgers (Oct 10, 2015)1 at Nebraska (Nov 07, 2015)

Punts 7 at Michigan (Oct 17, 2015)Punting Avg 47.8 vs Indiana (Oct 24, 2015)Long Punt 80 at Michigan (Oct 17, 2015)Punts inside 20 3 vs Purdue (Oct 03, 2015)

3 at Michigan (Oct 17, 2015)Long Punt Return 81 vs Oregon (Sep 12, 2015)

2015 Michigan State FootballMichigan State Passing Game-by-Game (as of Nov 07, 2015)

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#18 Cook, Connor Comp Att Int Pct Yards TD Long Sacked EfficWestern Michigan 15 31 0 48.4 256 2 56 0-0 139.05Oregon 20 32 1 62.5 192 2 28 0-0 127.27Air Force 15 23 0 65.2 247 4 32 3-20 212.82Central Michigan 11 19 0 57.9 143 1 42 0-0 138.48Purdue 13 19 0 68.4 139 1 34 0-0 147.24Rutgers 24 39 1 61.5 367 2 29 1-6 152.38Michigan 18 39 0 46.2 328 1 74 3-29 125.26Indiana 30 52 0 57.7 398 4 31 4-22 147.37Nebraska 23 37 1 62.2 335 4 34 0-0 168.49TOTALS 169 291 3 58.1 2405 21 74 11-77 149.25

#6 Terry, Damion Comp Att Int Pct Yards TD Long Sacked EfficNebraska 1 2 0 50.0 13 0 13 0-0 104.60TOTALS 1 2 0 50.0 13 0 13 0-0 104.60

2015 Michigan State FootballMichigan State Rushing/Receiving Game-by-Game (as of Nov 07, 2015)

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RUSHING No-Yds/TD WMU ORE AF CMU PUR RU MICH IND NEBScott, LJ RB 92-507/9 13-77/0 11-76/2 11-23/0 8-54/0 18-146/2 9-42/2 8-16/2 11-68/1 3-5/0London, Madre RB 95-399/3 13-59/2 18-103/0 17-40/0 15-73/1 17-97/0 15-27/0 DNP DNP DNPHolmes, Gerald RB 61-309/5 9-54/1 DNP 3-7/0 4-22/2 - 5-37/0 8-33/0 10-39/1 22-117/1Shelton, R.J. WR 17-87/0 3-6/0 2-22/0 1-8/0 2-17/0 2-10/0 2-1/0 1-3/0 2-10/0 2-10/0Cook, Connor QB 37-70/0 - 2-4/0 7--4/0 3-16/0 5-48/0 2-4/0 4--23/0 10-18/0 4-7/0Williams, D. RB 17-22/1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 2-6/0 8-15/0 6-0/1 1-1/0Terry, Damion QB 9-16/0 1-2/0 1--4/0 1-5/0 DNP - DNP 1-2/0 4-8/0 1-3/0Burbridge, A. WR 2-15/0 - - - - - 1-6/0 1-9/0 - -O'Connor, Tyler QB 1-7/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP - 1-7/0 - DNPKings, M. WR 1-3/0 - - - 1-3/0 DNP - - - -Arnett, D. WR 1-2/0 - - 1-2/0 DNP - - DNP - -Pendleton, T. FB 1-0/0 - - - - 1-0/0 - - - -Lyles, Jamal TE 1-0/0 - - - - - - - - 1-0/0Macksood, Matt WR 1--1/0 - - - - - - - 1--1/0 -TEAM 14--53/0 1--2/0 3--4/0 1--4/0 3--4/0 4--34/0 1--1/0 1--4/0 DNP -

RECEIVING No-Yds/TD WMU ORE AF CMU PUR RU MICH IND NEBBurbridge, A. WR 62-994/6 4-117/0 8-101/1 8-156/3 4-31/0 1-9/0 10-156/0 9-132/0 8-128/1 10-164/1Kings, M. WR 28-402/4 2-27/0 6-48/0 - 2-46/0 DNP 4-58/1 3-57/1 7-69/0 4-97/2Shelton, R.J. WR 31-341/3 2-13/0 2--1/0 5-68/0 - 3-31/1 5-55/0 4-58/0 6-76/2 4-41/0Price, Josiah TE 13-171/5 3-49/1 2-23/1 1-15/1 1-5/1 DNP DNP 1-7/0 3-51/1 2-21/0Lyles, Jamal TE 7-115/1 - 1-18/0 - 1-26/0 2-21/0 1-23/0 - 1-11/0 1-16/1Lang, Paul TE 9-95/0 - 1-3/0 - 1-9/0 2-14/0 2-34/0 - 3-35/0 -Arnett, D. WR 5-85/2 2-36/1 - 1-8/0 DNP - 2-41/1 DNP - -Pendleton, T. FB 3-82/0 - - - - - - 1-74/0 - 2-8/0Madaris, Monty WR 2-47/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP 2-47/0 - - - -Holmes, Gerald RB 5-46/0 1-0/0 DNP - 1-17/0 - - - 2-28/0 1-1/0Troup, AJ WR 2-28/0 1-14/0 - - - 1-14/0 - DNP - -Scott, LJ RB 2-13/0 - - - 1-9/0 1-4/0 - - - -London, Madre RB 1--1/0 - - - - 1--1/0 - DNP DNP DNP

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