Michigan St Scuffling At QB In 6-Game Skid
His team in a freefall, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio acknowledged the Spartans are scuffling along at quarterback.
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His team in a freefall, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio acknowledged the Spartans are scuffling along at quarterback.
Mark Dantonio closed the door of his spacious office and took a seat.
Michigan State used to be one of the best at the end of games, making plays on both sides of the ball and special teams to win in the closing moments.
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"They're a very good football team. We know we'll be tough to beat and we know they'll be tough to beat."
The last time Michigan State lost two games in a row was in 2012, part of a disappointing year in which the Spartans barely qualified for a bowl.
"Well, I got explanations, we got explanations, but I can't really talk about those things, guys," Dantonio said. "What's done is done. I can't change it."
"We were having way too many mental mistakes out there, and that comes from having a young team," senior offensive lineman Kodi Kieler said.
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