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2024 At First Glance: Week 10 Michigan State Spartans

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

In a battle for the Old Brass Spittoon, Michigan State defeated Indiana 31-20, highlighting IU’s struggles. Indiana showed promise with strong individual performances but faltered defensively and missed critical field goals. This loss emphasizes the need for a change in the struggling Hoosiers’ football program as they prepare to face Purdue.

Hoosier Huddle’s Week 12 Game Day Primer: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan State Spartans

The Indiana Hoosiers (3-7) will face the Michigan State Spartans (3-7) on November 18 at Memorial Stadium. Both teams, out of bowl contention, will compete for the Old Brass Spittoon. Key highlights include the development of freshman quarterbacks Brendan Sorsby and Katin Houser, and which team demonstrates better effort in preparation and execution.

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

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?