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2024 At First Glance: Week 10 Michigan State Spartans

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The Michigan State Spartans, led by new head coach Jonathan Smith, face a challenging season ahead after struggling in recent years. With significant losses to the transfer portal and quarterback Aiden Chiles stepping in, questions arise about their talent depth. A tough schedule complicates their path to postseason contention in 2024.

Game Wrap and Reaction: Michigan St. 24 Indiana 21

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Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Opponent: Michigan State Spartans

Location: Bloomington, IN

Why They Played: The Hoosiers and the Spartans play annually for the Old Brass Spittoon.

What The Game Meant: In a battle of 3-7 teams, this game was about pride and the Spittoon. Michigan State won it back while the Hoosiers will lick their wounds as they head to play Purdue next weekend.

Matchup to Watch: Indiana’s Buy In vs. Michigan State’s Buy In

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Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers and Michigan State Spartans will battle for the Old Brass Spittoon on Saturday in Bloomington. Both teams entered the 2023 season with bowl hopes, but August seems like it was lightyears ago. The Hoosiers fell to 3-7 after a 48-45 loss to Illinois and head coach Tom Allen’s name is starting to show up on hot seat lists while the Spartans already have their coaching search underway after Mel Tucker was fired mid-season. They are also 3-7 and out of bowl contention. So which team will be bought in the most for this unique trophy game?