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ESPN ranks Michigan State as college football’s worst remaining unbeaten

Jonathan Smith is the first Michigan State coach start 3-0 in his first two seasons. Count ESPN among those not impressed. The Spartans (3-0) are one of 39 remaining unbeaten teams in the nation and ESPN ranked them last in that group.

WATCH: Michigan State football offensive players and coaches preview matchup vs. No. 25 USC

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan State offensive players and coaches spoke to the media on Tuesday to preview the Spartans’ matchup vs. No. 25 USC. Michigan State is considered a two-touchdown underdog heading into its first road game of the year and Big Ten opener at USC.
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Michigan State football OT Asthon Lepo expected to return from injury against USC

Lepo was a starting tackle last year for the Spartans, and even though he didn't enter the season as the starter, currently behind Conner Moore on the depth chart, he had been used as a rotational lineman in week one against Western Michigan.

Michigan State-USC start time is perfect, if you’re a Spartans alum living in Bangkok

There is good news for the 517 registered Michigan State alums living in Thailand. As someone who lives in the Central time zone, I can tell you that the 11 a.m. college football kickoff is absolutely perfect. That’s when they’ll get MSU-USC in Bangkok — throw some moo ping on the grill and let the Mekhong flow!

Why won't Michigan State football move practice back before late USC game? Blame the NCAA

Michigan State football will kick off against USC at 11 p.m. ET on Saturday but can't practice that late before it. Why? NCAA rules don't allow it.
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Can Michigan State keep pace with USC’s top-ranked offense?

Riley is in his fourth season at USC and back in the AP Top 25 after a 7-6 finish last year. The Trojans rank first in the nation in total offense (604.0) and second in scoring (55.0) after last week’s 33-17 victory at Purdue.

How Recent Injuries Could Give USC Trojans An Advantage Over Michigan State

The No. 25 USC Trojans are set to return to the Coliseum this weekend to face off against the Michigan State Spartans in a battle of undefeated 3-0 Big Ten team

Michigan State football injury report: Nick Marsh, Makhi Frazier updates

Jonathan Smith in his news conference provided positive injury updates on stud sophomores Nick Marsh and Makhi Frazier ahead of MSU football vs USC.
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3 things we learned: Michigan State football tweaks travel West while seeing salty

Michigan State’s road opener isn’t a short trip. The Spartans (3-0) will kick off Big Ten play at No. 25 USC (3-0, 1-0) on Saturday (11 p.m. ET, FOX) attempting to extend their unbeaten start. Here are three things we learned about Michigan State from coach Jonathan Smith’s press conference on Monday afternoon: 1.
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