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Michigan announced Friday that it has elevated Kirk Campbell from offensive analyst to quarterbacks coach. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve as quarterbacks coach at the University of Michigan,” Campbell said in a statement. “I enjoy my relationship with Coach Harbaugh and our staff, and I look forward to working with them as we develop, mentor and coach great players. Weiss also served as co-offensive coordinator in 2022, but Campbell’s title is limited to quarterbacks coach. Prior to Penn State, Campbell was the offensive coordinator and assistant head coach at Division II Alderson Broaddus in West Virginia for five seasons.

There are multiple Big Ten teams in action, including #15 Michigan State vs. #2 Minnesota and #6 Penn State vs. #7 Michigan. Sportsbook promos and this weekend’s college hockey scheduleThe college hockey schedule is loaded with action this weekend. We’ll outline the college hockey schedule later in this piece, but if you want to place any bets, there are multiple sportsbook promos available. FanDuel Sportsbook promo sign-up bonusFanDuel Sportsbook also made our list of sportsbook promos, and a code isn’t needed to enroll. Caesars Sportsbook promo sign-up bonusCaesars Sportsbook offers one of the best sportsbook sign-up bonuses for new members who create an account today.

The meet will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network and can be streamed live on FuboTV with a free trial. Last weekend, the Wolverines suffered their first loss of the season, splitting a pair of duals with No. They will have their hands full with the Buckeyes, who are 9-1 this season and undefeated (3-0) in the Big Ten. Ohio State’s Sammy Sasso -- who is ranked No. Michigan’s Mason Parris became the top-ranked heavyweight in the country after taking down Penn State’s Greg Kerkvilet.

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1 Penn State on Friday at 7 p.m. in the first of two Big Ten Conference duals for the Wolverines this weekend. 21 Michigan State, and No. Michigan’s Mason Parris -- who has five ranked wins this season -- is having one of the best seasons in school history. Penn State has not lost a dual meet since Jan 31. MICHIGAN vs. PENN STATE

For the second straight season, Michigan football finished third in the final Associated Press top-25 poll. Ohio State was fourth and Alabama was fifth. Three voters had the Wolverines ranked second in the final poll, a dozen voted them fourth (behind Georgia and some combination of TCU, Ohio State, Alabama, and Tennessee), and one placed them fifth. Outside of Michigan and Ohio State, the only other Big Ten team in the final poll was another East representative, Penn State, which climbed two spots to No. The entire final AP college football poll is below:1.

“The little details Coach always talks about go a long way.”With a trip to Michigan State up next, the Wolverines appear to be figuring out how to win. Every time Penn State surged, Michigan answered. After Penn State used an 11-0 run early in the second half to tie the game, Michigan went on a 14-0 run. Though Tschetter didn’t see the court against Penn State, he remained a vocal cheerleader. We’re really starting to do that now.”Next up, on Saturday afternoon, is a matchup with a Michigan State team that has won five in a row.

Michigan beat Penn State on Wednesday 79-69 at Crisler Center to improve to 3-0 in conference. Penn State, down 14 with eight minutes left, got within three in the final minutes. After a stunning home loss to Central Michigan, Michigan has won two in a row to start 2023 and won all of its league games by double digits. Penn State and Michigan entered the night ranked first and second in the country, respectively, in lowest turnover percentage. Penn State had eight, and Michigan scored 15 points as a result.

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Michigan looks to stay perfect in the Big Ten against a Penn State team that has won five straight. Watch Michigan basketball on FuboTV (7-day free trial)These teams are the best in the country at protecting the ball: Penn State is first and Michigan is second in turnover rate. It was the most points he’s scored at Penn State. GAME INFORMATIONWho : Penn State Nittany Lions (11-3, 2-1) at Michigan Wolverines (8-5, 2-0)Where : Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan); capacity: 12,707When : Wednesday, Jan. 4, 7:01 p.m. 372 (car and online)Visit MLive’s Betting Home for latest odds & sportsbook promosPREGAME READINGAfter a blowout win, Michigan basketball hopes lessons from stunning loss stickDickinson dominates, Michigan routs Maryland 81-46Rebounding continues to be a problem for Michigan after loss to Central Michigan

MICHIGAN VS. PENN STATE PREDICTION: OVER 140.5 (-110 at Caesars Sportsbook)Use this link to sign up at Caesars, and you’ll have first-bet insurance worth up to $1,250 to fade or follow our experts’ NCAAB picks. Michigan basketball vs. Penn State highlights today’s NCAAB picksWith an 8-5 record, Michigan is currently unranked, but the Wolverines have started Big Ten play strong (2-0) and should give a good account of themselves against in-form Penn State on Wednesday. Michigan vs. Penn State prediction for Wednesday, January 4Our experts’ preferred bet for the Michigan vs. Penn State game is not a bet on the side but rather a play on the game producing over 140.5 points. Therefore, our Michigan vs. Penn State prediction is for the matchup to finish with over 140.5 points. Enter your email here:Back Over 140.5 points in Michigan vs. Penn State at Caesars SportsbookOur experts have made their Michigan vs. Penn State prediction at Caesars Sportsbook, and if you don’t already have a Caesars account, you can take advantage of a great introductory offer.

On Dec. 29, Michigan lost at home to Central Michigan. The 63-61 loss to Central Michigan made some of the issues impossible to ignore. Against Central Michigan, rebounding was a major factor in the upset. Against Central Michigan, he posted just 13 points and six rebounds, and his desperation putback at the buzzer was his first field-goal attempt in eight minutes. The plan wasn’t to lose to Central Michigan.

There have already been a handful of road wins that could end up being the best of the season. And in March, they could help decide selections and seedings.

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Penn State and Utah will square off in the 109th Rose Bowl in what is expected to be the final “traditional” Rose Bowl. The Rose Bowl is expected to become one of the college football playoff sites in 2023. Utah (10-3) is ranked 8th in the country, with Penn State 11th. The Rose Bowl has partnered with Ticketsmarter, with the cheapest as of Thursday afternoon listed at $180. MOREMichigan vs. TCU tickets: How to get them for College Football Playoff at Fiesta Bowl

Michigan State went on the road on Wednesday to pull out a close win over Penn State to snap a two-game losing streak and avoid going to 0-2 in the Big Ten. And Penn State’s surprising 6-2 start meant this wouldn’t be just any trip to the Bryce Jordan Center. They did just that in a win that could go down as one of the more important ones in Michigan State’s season. That was part of what was overall a strong defensive second half, as Michigan State limited Penn State to just one 3-pointer. Don’t expect small ball too often – Penn State has an unusually small lineup for a Big Ten team that allowed Michigan State to go that route.

The Michigan State junior point guard scored a career-high 23 points to lead the Spartans to a 67-58 win at Penn State on Wednesday night. The win provided an important answer for Michigan State after back-to-back losses, including a home upset to Northwestern on Sunday in its Big Ten opener. Penn State missed its final five shots of the game. Michigan State fell behind by 10 points early after three quick Penn State 3-pointer but battled back to tie the game at halftime. Michigan State now returns home to play Brown on Friday.

All of a sudden, a December trip to Penn State has a lot more significance. Watch the Michigan State Spartans on FuboTV (7-day free trial)GAME INFORMATIONWho: Michigan State (5-4, 0-1) vs. Penn State (6-2, 0-0)When: 6:30 p.m.Where: Bryce-Jordan Center, State College, Pa.Latest line: Penn State -4Visit MLive’s Betting Home for latest odds & sportsbook promosHOW TO WATCHTV Network: Big Ten NetworkStreaming optionsMajor Cable ProvidersComcast: Channel 65/256(HD) | StreamingSpectrum: Channel 45/778(HD) | StreamingDish: Channel 410 | StreamingDIRECTV: Channel 610 | Streaming* Channel numbers listed are for Michigan subscribers and may change by geographic area. HOW TO LISTENRadio Network: Spartan Media NetworkGAME NOTES• Michigan State is set to be an underdog to Penn State for the first time since 1997, according to OddsShark.com. • Michigan State lost to Northwestern on Sunday to mark the program’s first back-to-back losses to the Wildcats since 1982-83. PRE-GAME LINKSSpartan Confidential podcast: Too early to panic for Michigan State hoopsCondensed early schedule cost Michigan State valuable practice timeMichigan State falls out of AP top 25 after back-to-back lossesMichigan State moving closer to full health but can’t afford to wait

MICHIGAN STATE VS. PENN STATE PREDICTION: First-half Penn State -2 (-115 at DraftKings Sportsbook)Use this link to sign up for a DraftKings account, and you can win $150 in free bets off a successful money line wager in tonight’s Michigan State vs. Penn State matchup. Michigan State basketball vs. Penn State predictions for todayMichigan State looks to break its two-game losing streak against Penn State when these teams battle it out at University Park on Wednesday night. Let’s check out our Michigan State vs. Penn State predictions and our best pick for the game. Michigan State vs. Penn State picks highlighting Penn State -2 in the first-half spread (-110)Malik Hall being out has no doubt been a major blow for the Spartans, and their troubles will likely continue against Penn State. Michigan State basketball vs. Penn State odds for today provided by DraftKings SportsbookAt the time of publishing, Penn State is a 3.5-point favorite against Michigan State at DraftKings Sportsbook, while Michigan State is a 3.5-point underdog.

On top of that, we will also provide a Michigan St vs. Penn St prediction for Wednesday night. Michigan State vs. Penn State best bet: Penn State Nittany Lions -3.5 (-118 at FanDuel Sportsbook)This Wednesday night game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Penn State Nittany Lions has plenty of markets to select from at FanDuel Sportsbook. The Penn State Nittany Lions have been more consistent this year and come into this game with a 6-2 record. Therefore, our Michigan St. vs. Penn St. prediction is on the Nittany Lions -3.5. Head to their College basketball page and the Michigan State vs. Penn State game will be listed with the spread, total (over/under) and money line automatically.

That’s the message Tom Izzo is telling his Michigan State team as it prepares to take on Penn State on the road on Wednesday (6:30 p.m., BTN). Michigan State (5-4, 0-1) on Wednesday will be playing that game once gain on a short turnaround – two off days compared to seven for Penn State – and while still shorthanded. If Michigan State can’t do those things, a Penn State team that’s had a surprisingly strong start to the season behind a veteran lineup stands poised to take advantage. Michigan State has one more game this week after Penn State, on Saturday against Brown. “We played in enough big games, we’ve played well enough in big games, we won some big games,” Izzo said.

With Michigan State thin at cornerback, Tatum made his first career start at the position against Penn State and played all 72 defensive snaps. At 5-7, where do Mel Tucker and Michigan State go from here? Zion Young, DEGames played: 8Young played in the first eight games of the season and started against Wisconsin and Michigan. 10 reasons why Michigan State went from 11-2 to a losing recordChase Carter, DEGames played: 1Carter’s lone appearance was against Akron and he was credited with one quarterback hurry. Related Michigan State football stories:Michigan State RB Jarek Broussard declares for NFL draftMichigan State DE Chase Carter entering transfer portalMichigan State DLs Dashaun Mallory, Jalen Hunt enter transfer portalFormer Michigan State standout records first NFL touchdown catchMichigan State’s season officially over with no bowl game

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Playing the regular season finale at Penn State last week, Michigan State needed a win to become bowl eligible. The result was Michigan State started 27 different players on defense in the regular season. “I’ve had some situations like that in the National Football League,” Tucker said, “but not in college.”What’s next for Khary Crump and other Michigan State players charged in tunnel incidentsMichigan State wasn’t as banged up on offense but still shorthanded at times. That’s not the case.”A year after finishing 11-2 and ranked in the top 10, Michigan State will post a losing record and the odds of making a bowl game with five wins looks bleak. You’ve got to have depth and you’ve got to have guys that are bought in and understand how important it is to be ready.”Related Michigan State football stories:Michigan State kicker Jack Stone entering transfer portalBig Ten fines Michigan State $100K for tunnel incidentsTakeaways, observations from Michigan State’s loss at Penn StatePFF grades, snap counts: A depleted Michigan State ends the regular season vs. Penn StateOverheard outside Michigan State’s locker room: Fight to the end and a frenzy

Michigan moved up to No. 2 in The AP college football poll Sunday, with TCU at No. 3 and USC at No. 4 behind top-ranked Georgia.

Michigan moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll, with TCU at No. 3 and Southern California at No. 4 behind top-ranked Georgia after four top-10 teams lost on the final day of regular-season games.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Michigan State closed out the regular season with a 36-15 loss at Penn State on Saturday. “Malcolm Jones was reinstated,” Michigan State coach Mel Tucker said after Saturday’s loss at Penn State in his first public comments since charges were announced. Michigan State (5-7, 3-6 Big Ten) needed an upset win at No. Quarterback Payton Thorne said he also spoke with the suspended players but not about their legal situation. 11 Penn StateMichigan State’s Cal Haladay carries strong Penn State ties in return to home state5 things to watch in Michigan State vs. Penn State and a final score predictionExamining Michigan State’s bowl chances, even if it falls to 5-7

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Michigan State is closing out the regular season and will once again be very shorthanded. 11 Penn State (9-2, 6-2) on Saturday (4 p.m., FS1) and are without starters and other key players due to injuries and suspensions. 5 things to watch in Michigan State vs. Penn State and a final score predictionTight end Tyler Hunt, who was unavailable in last week’s double-overtime loss to Indiana, was back in uniform for warmups on Saturday at Penn State. Michigan State needs an upset win at Penn State to reach six victories and become bowl eligible. There are eight Michigan State players suspended indefinitely for their roles in postgame incidents following an Oct. 29 loss at Michigan.

Note: Refresh this page throughout the Michigan State-Penn State game to see the latest updatesMichigan State has something even bigger than the Land Grant Trophy on the line this Saturday. The Spartans can become bowl-eligible and score a ranked road upset if they can take down the Nittany Lions on Saturday in Happy Valley. To do that, though, they’ll need to beat a team that’s won three straight games by 30-plus points and boasts one of the Big Ten’s best offenses. Michigan State will enter the game coming off of an upset home loss to Indiana in which it blew a double-digit second-half lead at home to waste its best chance to reach six wins and become bowl eligible. We’ll have live updates throughout the afternoon in this space.

It’s a pretty simple setup for Michigan State this weekend: win and extend the season by making a bowl. Watch the Michigan State Spartans on FuboTV (7-day free trial)GAME INFORMATIONWho: Michigan State vs. No. * Some long-awaited news dropped on Wednesday afternoon: seven Michigan State players have been charged with crimes for their roles in the Michigan Stadium tunnel incident. * A severely depleted Michigan State defense hasn’t had enough players to hold full-contact practices during the week for the last four weeks. ET (BTN)Michigan State at Penn State, 4 p.m. (FS1)

There’s a clear path to Michigan State becoming bowl eligible. After blowing a 17-point lead in the second half of last week’s 39-31 double-overtime loss at home to Indiana, Michigan State (5-6, 3-5 Big Ten) will play at No. Georgia Southern, which is also one win from becoming bowl eligible, hosts Appalachian State on Saturday. The APR tiebreaker for bowl selection is the previous year’s score and Auburn and Missouri would be ahead of Michigan State in that scenario. Among teams with four wins that can get to 5-7 this week, two have higher APR scores than Michigan State in Iowa State (986) and UNLV (984).

While the Michigan vs. Ohio State rivalry game may get the majority of the attention this weekend, the Michigan State vs. Penn State matchup should be just as exciting. With this weekend having bowl-game implications for both teams, let’s check out our experts’ Michigan State vs. Penn State predictions for this weekend’s contest with odds provided by DraftKings Sportsbook. MICHIGAN STATE VS. PENN STATE PREDICTION: Under 52.5 (-105 at DraftKings Sportsbook)Click here to sign up for a new DraftKings Sportsbook account for a chance to win $150 in free bets from a successful $5 money line wager on Saturday’s Michigan State vs. Penn State matchup. Michigan State football vs. #11 Penn State predictionsMichigan State looked as if they were going to grab their sixth win of the season last week and become bowl eligible. Click here to sign up at Caesars Sportsbook to claim your first-bet insurance up to $1,250 before this weekend’s Michigan State vs. Penn State contest.

EAST LANSING – It’s now the last week of the regular season and Michigan State has only one game left on the schedule. 11 Penn State (9-2, 6-2) on Saturday (4 p.m., FS1) and need a win to lock up bowl eligibility. Here are notable quotes from Michigan State coach Mel Tucker’s press conference on Monday:“It’s the last regular-season game, guaranteed opportunity for us, so it’s huge.”- Tucker on facing Penn State. Michigan State has ‘sense of urgency’ heading into regular-season finale at Penn State“I believe there’s a sense of urgency. Execution is the key and we just didn’t execute on two of those kickoff returns – devastating.”- Tucker on Michigan State’s kickoffs against Indiana.

EAST LANSING – Michigan State is heading into a road game against a ranked opponent with a rivalry trophy on the line. 11 Penn State on Saturday and they need a win to reach six victories and become bowl eligible. Coming off an 11-win year, this has been a disappointing season for Michigan State (5-6, 3-5 Big Ten), which dropped four straight games by double digits earlier in the fall. But that’s a shaky outlook and Michigan State is heading into its last chance to secure a sixth victory or this could be the final week of practice until the spring. “I don’t think there’s any reason to continue to harp on that because that’s really talking about the end result.

EAST LANSING – A year ago, Michigan State wrapped up its home schedule with a victory against Penn State on a snowy day at Spartan Stadium. 11 Penn State (9-2, 6-2) on Saturday to lock up a bowl spot – a reality Michigan State didn’t anticipate this year. Henderson believes that will be the case again this week before heading to Penn State. Meanwhile, the obvious way of landing a 13th game is an upset win at Penn State to close the regular season. The more I’m thinking about it, the more I’m looking forward to it.”Related Michigan State football stories:Michigan State opens as a double-digit underdog vs. Penn StateMichigan State’s Elijah Collins turns back clock to 2019 in possible home finaleSnap counts, PFF grades: Michigan State outplayed Indiana, except on the scoreboardMichigan State at Penn State kickoff time announcedOverheard outside Michigan State’s locker room: Silence and it stings

After being favored each of the last two weeks, Michigan State is back in the underdog role. 11 Penn State (9-2, 6-2) on Saturday (4 p.m., FS1) and the Nittany Lions opened as 16-point favorites, according to Circa Sports on Sunday. Michigan State rebounded from four straight losses to win three of four, despite being shorthanded due to injuries and suspensions. Michigan State owns an 18-17-1 edge in the all-time series against Penn State, including a 30-27 win last year. Related Michigan State football stories:Michigan State’s Elijah Collins turns back clock to 2019 in possible home finaleSnap counts, PFF grades: Michigan State outplayed Indiana, except on the scoreboardOverheard outside Michigan State’s locker room: Silence and it stingsMichigan State in ‘disbelief’ after collapsing in 2OT loss to IndianaMichigan State unravels amid big plays, special teams miscues vs. Indiana

11 Penn State (9-2, 6-2) on Saturday, Nov. 26 and that game will kick off at 4 p.m. and be broadcast on FS1, it was announced Saturday night. They need to win at Penn State to reach six victories and become bowl eligible. Penn State rolled to a 55-10 win at Rutgers on Saturday for its third straight victory. Michigan State owns a 18-17-1 edge in the all-time series against Penn State, including a 30-27 win last year. Related Michigan State football stories:Overheard outside Michigan State’s locker room: Silence and it stingsMichigan State unravels amid big plays, special teams miscues vs. IndianaMichigan State blows 17-point lead in 2OT loss to IndianaMichigan State still without suspended players, other starters vs. IndianaMichigan State’s run game helps spark back-to-back wins

Michigan State (5-5, 3-4 Big Ten) hosts Indiana (3-7, 1-6) on Saturday (noon, BTN) in the final home game of the season. Michigan State needs one win in the final two games to reach six victories and become bowl eligible. Michigan State has ‘narrow focus’ while one win from becoming bowl eligibleWith a trip to No. Michigan State finished the regular season at home last year with a victory against Penn State on a snowy day in East Lansing. That included an interception returned for a touchdown by Michigan State linebacker Cal Haladay.

MLive staff picks:Northwestern (+19.5): Austin, KahnPurdue (-19.5): Wenzel, McMann, ZukeOhio State quarterback C.J. Stroud celebrates after a long run against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Final: Michigan 31, Illinois 10MLive staff picks:Michigan (-17.5): Austin, Wenzel, McMann, Zuke, KahnMichigan State players celebrate after defeating Rutgers in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 27-21. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)APINDIANA at MICHIGAN STATEWenzel’s pick: Despite being shorthanded due to injuries and eight defensive players suspended indefinitely, Michigan State has won three of its last four games and needs one more victory to become bowl eligible. Michigan State 31, Indiana 17MLive staff picks:

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Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan and TCU held on to the top four spots in the College Football Playoff rankings.

The Big Ten West may not have a great team, or even a good one, but it’s got parity. NorthwesternLast week’s ranking: 14; Overall record (Big Ten): 1-9 (1-6); Up next: at PurdueNorthwestern lost at Minnesota 31-3 on Saturday. Now it’s expected, as Michigan State is a double-digit favorite against Indiana this Saturday. “You can see their guys turning against each other, arguing with each other,” said Penn State defensive end Chop Robinson, who transferred from Maryland after last season. IowaLast week: 7; Record: 6-4 (4-3); Up next: at MinnesotaCooper DeJean is a rising star in the Big Ten.

Week 11 of the college football season is underway, and we've got you covered from start to finish. Here are the top plays!

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We’re two weeks away from rivalry week in the Big Ten, when Michigan and Ohio show down and Michigan State and Penn State face off for the Land Grant Trophy. Illinois’ unlikely six-game win streak came to a crashing halt in an error-filled afternoon against Michigan State. Even missing eight suspended players and others out due to injury, Michigan State’s shorthanded defense continues to show improvements. Rutgers led Michigan at halftime last week before losing by 35 points and is limited offensively. Michigan 38, Nebraska 10MLive staff picks:

At this point in the Big Ten season, this much is clear: It’s Michigan and Ohio State and everybody else. It seemed to help level the playing field for Northwestern against mighty Ohio State. Michigan State rallied to hand Illinois its first loss since the season opener, 23-15. IllinoisLast week: 4; Record: 7-2 (4-2); Up next: PurdueIllinois is not built to play from behind, and the 23-7 deficit entering the fourth quarter against Michigan State proved insurmountable. “I’ve never been around conditions like this,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said.

When the second edition of this year’s College Football Playoff rankings is released, everyone knows who will be at the top. But will it be Michigan or Ohio State at No. 2?

The Michigan Wolverines flipped the switch in the second half to defeat the Rutgers Scarlett Knights 52-17 to improve to 9-0 on the season.

Michigan’s stint at the top of the college hockey national polls was short-lived. The Wolverines (8-2) dropped two spots Monday in both the U.S. College Hockey Online and USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine polls after opening Big Ten play last week with a road split at then-No. The team entered the week ranked No. Michigan, which opened the season ranked No. Michigan and Penn State are two of five Big Ten teams ranked in both polls, joining Minnesota (No.

Michigan’s impressive second-half performance Saturday night, paving the way for a decisive win over Rutgers, has helped move it up in the college football rankings this week. 3, in the AP Top 25 and USA Today/ AFCA coaches’ polls released Sunday afternoon, its highest ranking of the season. LSU made the biggest jump of the week in the AP poll, rising eight spots to No. 14 in the AP poll after a road win at Indiana. 5 in the College Football Playoff rankings last week, with its weak non-conference schedule playing a factor in the committee’s decision to rank the Wolverines below Clemson.

Jim Harbaugh expects the four suspended Michigan State football players involved in roughing up two members of Michigan’s team to be punished to the fullest extent of the law.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this weekend.

Since the Big Ten split into its current divisions in 2014, no East winner has had more than one conference loss.

Michigan won last year’s Big Ten title game after a four-win streak in that showcase by the Buckeyes.

Lightning struck twice on Saturday as the Michigan Wolverines rushing attack dominated No. 10 ranked Penn State in a 41-17 victory to improve to 7-0 on the season.

This year’s edition of the Michigan vs. Michigan State football rivalry will kick off at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in Ann Arbor.

Avoid these roads around Michigan Stadium on Saturday.

No. 5 Michigan has taken advantage of a favorable schedule, starting strong in its quest to win consecutive Big Ten titles for the first time this century.

Michael Phelps will return to Ann Arbor in a new role -- and sport -- this weekend.

The Michigan Wolverines took care of business in consecutive road games as the men in maize beat the Indiana Hoosiers 31-10 to improve to 6-0 on the season.

Michigan football’s schedule has drawn plenty of attention this offseason, but now that games have actually started, we have some real data on what to expect.

Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson of Minnesota successfully defended his heavyweight title in his final college match, Cornell’s Yianni Diakomihalis became a three-time champion and Penn State completed a dominating run through the NCAA tournament.

George Karlaftis and Arnold Ebiketie have a few things in common.

Hunter Dickinson scored 19 points and matched a career best with 15 rebounds to lead Michigan to a 58-57 victory over Penn State.

Michigan State’s last-ranked pass defense can’t relax in the Peach Bowl just because Panthers quarterback Kenny Pickett isn’t playing.

Gabe Brown scored 15 points and Marcus Bingham Jr. had 12 points and 13 rebounds to lead No. 19 Michigan State to an 80-64 victory over Penn State.

Virginia Tech has hired Penn State defensive coordinator and former Bud Foster disciple Brent Pry its next head coach.

Michigan State lost all hope for a College Football Playoff berth and a Big Ten championship during a non-competitive outing against Ohio State on Saturday.

The game at the Big House between Michigan and Ohio State looks to be mainly dry, but some snow will be moving in closer to the end of the game around 4 p.m.

No. 12 Michigan State hosts Penn State on Saturday.

Penn State football coach James Franklin has agreed to a new 10-year contract that will guarantee him at least $75 million through 2031.

The stakes are high for this year's version of The Game.

While Michigan is thinking about it's upcoming showdown with Ohio State the Wolverines can ill afford to overlook this weekend's matchup versus Maryland.

An Ohio State win and a Michigan win at 5-5 Maryland means the Buckeyes and Wolverines will meet in Ann Arbor the following week with everything on the line.

Michigan football overcame a late blown lead against Penn State on Saturday in Happy Valley, bouncing back to earn a massive victory and keep its Big Ten title hopes alive.

Ninth-ranked Michigan heads to No. 23 Penn State for a key Big Ten game Saturday.

Michigan football kept clinging to its slim Big Ten title and playoff hopes with a win over Indiana this weekend, but now it’s time for the program to do something it hasn’t done in a long time: finish the season strong.

The spotlight shines on the Big Ten this week with three games sure to effect the division races and possibly the College Football Playoff.

Alabama and Georgia remain the top two teams in The Associated Press college football poll after a week in which nine ranked teams lost.

Clemson and Ohio State have slipped to the back of the top 10 in The Associated Press college football poll and Penn State has jumped four spots to No. 6.

Some Southeastern Conference defenses are flexing their muscles after 2020 being a defensive coordinator’s nightmare.

Hunter Johnson watched from the sideline as Northwestern won seven of nine games last season, including a Citrus Bowl triumph.

Some lawmakers are trying to stop 144 American cities from losing their designations as “metropolitan areas.”.

Former Penn State president Graham Spanier has reported to jail early to begin serving his sentence for child endangerment in a case stemming from the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal.

The first round of the NFL draft was dominated by the Southeastern Conference and national champion Alabama.

(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)ST. LOUIS – Iowa won its first NCAA wrestling team title since 2010, and Hawkeyes star Spencer Lee took his third individual title Saturday night competing on a badly injured knee. Iowa went into the finals already having secured its 24th team championship following strong performances in the medal round. Since winning its first team title in 1975, Iowa had not gone so long without winning another. 3 David Carr of Iowa State won 4-0 over fourth-seeded Jesse Dellavecchia, the first finalist in Rider program history. 174: Third-seeded Carter Starocci of Penn State won 3-1 in overtime against No.

Cities formerly designated as metros with core populations between 50,000 and 100,000 people would be changed to micropolitan" statistical areas instead. Officials in some of the affected cities worry that the change could have adverse implications for federal funding and economic development. Cities formerly designated as metros with core populations between 50,000 and 100,000 people, like Bismarck and Sheboygan, would be changed to “micropolitan" statistical areas instead. “Back in the 1950s, the population it took to create a metro area is different than it would be to create a metro area in 2020," said Rob Santos, president of the American Statistical Association. AdSome demographers aren't sold on the idea of changing the definition of a metro area.

7 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft? But ESPN’s Mel Kiper has been publishing mock draft predictions for *checks notes* more than 30 years, and he’s suggesting the Lions could trade down. In Kiper’s latest mock draft, the Lions trade the No. And then the Lions take Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons. Here’s what Kiper says:With the Lions moving down in my mock trade with the 49ers, that takes them out of the quarterback race but gives them extra draft capital.

This did not go how Penn State expected. Sometimes you have a bad tweet, and other times, you have a tweet so hilariously awful that the entire internet bands together to mock you. The latest victim: Penn State football. C’mon Penn State football intern, this is TWITTER, for heaven’s sake! It’s nice that we can all come together and roast Penn State once in awhile.

The Michigan Wolverines won the game 62-58. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan basketball’s postponed game at Penn State has been rescheduled for Wednesday (Jan. 27), the Big Ten announced. Michigan and Penn State were supposed to meet in Happy Valley on Jan. 9, but the game was postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Nittany Lions’ program. Instead, they will play at Penn State on Wednesday night and then host Indiana the following Saturday (Jan. 30) in Ann Arbor. In their first meeting this season, Michigan survived a scare from Penn State, winning 62-58 after trailing in the final minutes at the Crisler Center.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan basketball’s game against Penn State on Saturday has been postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Penn State program. Penn State men’s basketball has paused all team-related activities due to positive COVID-19 results among its Tier 1 personnel. Due to the pause, the Nittany Lions’ home games against Michigan (Jan. 9) and Rutgers (Jan. 12) have been postponed. https://t.co/x9vHy0jo4x — Penn State Men’s Basketball (@PennStateMBB) January 6, 2021“The institutions will work with the Big Ten Conference to identify rescheduling options,” Penn State said in a release. In the first meeting against Penn State this season, Michigan survived, 62-58, after trailing in the final minutes at the Crisler Center.

FILE - This Jan. 2, 2017, file pool photo, shows an aerial view of the empty Rose Bowl stadium before to the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game between Southern California and Penn State in Pasadena, Calif. The Rose Bowl asked the state for an exception to the restriction, but was denied twice, including earlier this week. Hancock said it had not yet been determined if the semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington would still be called the Rose Bowl. The first Rose Bowl was played Jan. 1, 1902. The last time the Rose Bowl game was played outside Pasadena, California, was 1942.

Today’s study is the brand new Michigan State football uniform that they plan to wear this weekend at Penn State (3:30 p.m. Saturday -- ESPN). The Michigan State Football twitter handle unveiled the uniform in a video Thursday morning -- please review closely:Now answer the question:I say no -- no this is not trash, far from it. Of course, we love to see “Gruff Sparty” in on the action -- he’s never been on the football helmet, according to SpartanJerseys.com. Over the decades, Michigan State’s football helmets have featured different variations of the Spartan logo, the block “S” logo, player numbers, or nothing but a stripe. The Spartans actually wore winged helmets wayyyy back in the day.

(The Tournament of Roses via AP, Pool, File)PASADENA, Calif. – No spectators will be allowed at the Rose Bowl for the College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1 because of COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the state, county and city of Pasadena. “We continue to work closely with health department officials and the Rose Bowl Stadium to provide the safest possible environment for our game participants.”The Rose Bowl is hosting one of the playoff semifinals; the other is at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. The Fiesta Bowl also announced Thursday that no fans would be allowed at the Jan. 2 game in Glendale, Arizona, though the immediate families of players will be able to attend. The first Rose Bowl was played on Jan. 1, 1902, beginning the tradition of postseason college football games. ___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan football has canceled this weekend’s game against Maryland due to COVID-19 concerns within the Wolverines’ program. Saturday’s game against Maryland will not be rescheduled, U of M announced. It was the final home game of the season for the Wolverines. Last week, Ohio State was forced to cancel its game against Illinois due to positive tests. A trip to Ohio State is scheduled for next week, and then the schedule includes one final game against a team from the Big Ten West.

ANN ARBOR – The Michigan Marching Band performed the first digital show in its 123-year history on Saturday ahead of the Wolverines’ football game against Penn State. The band performed a variety of songs, including “Help!” by The Beatles, “Don’t Back Down” by Bruce Springsteen and “Amazing Grace.”Familiar voice and longtime Michigan Marching Band announcer Carl Grapentine appears throughout the performance. “I want to join the Michigan Marching band in thanking members of our medical community,” said Howard in the video. From musicians to flag team members, to cheerleaders and baton twirlers, the video features scores of the band’s members performing from their dorm rooms, permanent residences, front yards and on the band’s practicing grounds at Elbel Field. And it wouldn’t be a Michigan Band show if the drum major didn’t do that famous backbend on the field at the Big House.