No. 8/8 MICHIGAN STATE (7-0, 3-0 Big Ten) vs. NORTHWESTERN (5-1, 1-1 Big Ten)

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1 2010 SCHEDULES & SCOREBOARDS MICHIGAN STATE (7-0, 3-0 Big Ten) Sept. 4 WESTERN MICHIGAN (ESPN2) W, Sept. 11 vs. Florida Atlantic* (ESPNU) W, Sept. 18 NOTRE DAME (ABC) W, (OT) Sept. 25 NORTHERN COLORADO (BTN) W, 45-7 Oct. 2 WISCONSIN (ABC) W, Oct. 9 at Michigan (ABC) W, Oct. 16 ILLINOIS HC (BTN) W, 26-6 Oct. 23 at Northwestern (ESPN) 12 p.m. Oct. 30 at Iowa (ABC) 3:30 p.m. Nov. 6 MINNESOTA (TBA) TBA Nov. 20 PURDUE (TBA) TBA Nov. 27 at Penn State (TBA) TBA * Ford Field, Detroit, Mich. HC Homecoming NORTHWESTERN (5-1, 1-1 Big Ten) Sept. 4 at Vanderbilt W, Sept. 11 ILLINOIS STATE W, 37-3 Sept. 18 at Rice W, Sept. 25 CENTRAL MICHIGAN W, Oct. 2 at Minnesota W, Oct. 9 PURDUE L, Oct. 23 MICHIGAN STATE 12 p.m. Oct. 30 at Indiana 12 p.m. Nov. 6 at Penn State TBA Nov. 13 IOWA TBA Nov. 20 ILLINOIS# 3:30 p.m. Nov. 27 at Wisconsin TBA # Wrigley Field, Chicago, Ill. All times listed - Eastern. BROADCAST COVERAGE TELEVISION: ESPN will televise the Michigan State- Northwestern game live to a national audience, with Dave Pasch handling the play-by-play, Bob Griese and Chris Spielman providing color commentary and Quint Kessenich serving as the sideline reporter. The MSU- Northwestern game also will be available live online via ESPN3.com. RADIO: The Spartan Sports Network, featuring veteran play-by-play announcer George Blaha, color analyst Jim Miller, sideline reporter Jason Strayhorn and broadcast host Will Tieman, will broadcast the game to 32 affi liates throughout the state. Michigan State football broadcasts can be heard on fl agship stations WJIM (AM 1240)/ WMMQ (FM 94.9) in Lansing and WJR Radio (AM 760) in Detroit. Michigan State Athletic Communications Z-22 Breslin Center East Lansing, Mich Office Phone: Fax: Website: GAME 8 No. 8/8 MICHIGAN STATE (7-0, 3-0 Big Ten) vs. NORTHWESTERN (5-1, 1-1 Big Ten) Saturday, Oct p.m. EDT ESPN Ryan Field (47,130/natural grass) Evanston, Ill. FIRST-AND-10 (what you need to know about the MSU-Northwestern matchup) Saturday s game marks the 51st meeting between Michigan State and Northwestern. The Spartans lead the all-time series 34-16, including a record in games played in Evanston, Ill. Michigan State has won two in a row and three of the last four meetings. The Spartans have recorded victories in three of their last four trips to Ryan Field (34-0 in 1999, in 2006 and in 2008). Northwestern s last win in the series came on Oct. 6, 2007, 48-41, in overtime. With its 26-6 Homecoming victory over Illinois, Michigan State improved to 7-0 for the fi rst time since 1966 when the Spartans won their fi rst nine game en route to a record (10-10 tie against Notre Dame in the Game of the Century ) and a share of the National Championship. It marks the sixth time in school history MSU has started the season 7-0 (1913, 1951, 1952, 1965, 1966 and 2010). Michigan State is ranked No. 8 in the latest Associated Press and USA TODAY Polls. It marks MSU s fi rst appearance in the Top 10 since Oct. 26, 2003 (AP No. 9, USA Today No. 10). The Spartans are ranked No. 7 in the fi rst Bowl Championship Series Standings, released Sunday, Oc. 17. It marks MSU s highest ranking ever in the BCS Standings (No. 9 in 1999 Final BCS Standings). Michigan State ranks among the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision leaders in takeaways (tied for seventh with 18), tunover margin (ninth at per game), pass effi ciency defense (No. 17 with a rating), scoring defense (No. 17 allowing 16.6 points per game) and total defense (No. 28 allowing yards per game). The Spartans totaled only 14 takeaways during the entire 2009 season. Michigan State s secondary has recorded three interceptions in each of the last two games (Michigan and Illinois). After intercepting six passes all of last season, the Spartan defense has picked off 12 passes in the fi rst seven games of The 12 interceptions are tied for third in the NCAA FBS. Michigan State senior linebacker Greg Jones, who posted a season-high 14 stops in a 26-6 Homecoming victory over Illinois, has been named National Defensive Player of the Week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation as well as Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week. The 6-foot-1, 240-pound Jones recorded double-fi gure tackles for the second time this season and for the 20th time his career. He also was credited with a pass break-up and a quarterback hurry. Jones has led the team in tackles in 27 of the last 33 games. MSU limited the Illini to 114 rushing yards yards below its season average. Trailing 6-3 at halftime, the Spartan defense shut out the Illini in the second half while forcing three turnovers (four takeaways in the game). It marked the fi rst time since a 31-3 win over Indiana on Oct. 4, 2003, that MSU didn t allow a touchdown in a Big Ten game. Michigan State ranks fourth in the Big Ten and No. 26 in the NCAA FBS in rushing offense, averaging yards per game. Sophomore Edwin Baker (100.9 yards per game) and freshman Le Veon Bell (80.3 ypg.) rank fi fth and sixth, respectively, in the Big Ten in rushing). Baker

2 MSU ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Mailing Address Z-22 Breslin Center East Lansing, MI Offi ce Phone...(517) Fax...(517) Web Site... msuspartans.com Associate AD/Football Contact... John Lewandowski Cell Phone...(517) Assistant Director/Football Contact...Ben Phlegar Cell Phone...(517) New Media Director...Matt Larson Cell Phone...(517) Athletic Communications Director... Jamie Baldwin Cell Phone...(517) Assistant Director...Jim Donatelli Video Producer...David Diffenderffer ... Offi ce Assistant...Paulette Martis MSUSPARTANS.COM MSU s offi cial athletics Web site, msuspartans.com, is the best source for information on the 2010 Michigan State football team. The site includes bios, notes, updated statistics and features. Live stats via Gametracker and game audio will also be available for all 12 games this season. Multimedia features include videos of press conferences and exclusive interviews through MSU All-Access. All-Access features games streamed live, including football, hockey, men s/women s basketball and women s volleyball. Audio interviews are also available to download at the Michigan State Athletics podcast page, Spartan Sports Podcasts. The podcast channel at itunes, free of charge, will feature weekly interviews with Spartan coaches and student-athletes, coaches weekly radio shows, and radio highlights from Spartan football, men s and women s basketball and hockey games. FOLLOW SPARTAN ATHLETICS ON... FACEBOOK TWITTER Football: Athletics: M. Basketball: W. Basketball: Hockey: FIRST-AND-10 (continued) and Bell have combined to rush for 1,268 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2010 while averaging 6.8 yards per carry. Under head coach Mark Dantonio, MSU is 13-2 in games it gains 200-plus yards rushing, including a perfect 5-0 in Sophomore Dan Conroy, accounted for a career-best 14 points against Illinois, has been selected as National Placekicker of the Week by College Football Performance Awards. The 5-10, 185-pound Conroy made a career-best four fi eld goals, hitting from 37, 34, 32 and 18 yards. In addition, he has been named as one of the Lou Groza Award s Top Three Stars of the Week. Conroy remains perfect on the season, hitting his fi rst 13 fi eld-goal attempts. That s the best start by a placekicker in MSU history, breaking the mark previously held by Paul Edinger who made his fi rst 10 fi eld-goal attempts in Conroy, who hit his only fi eld-goal attempt of the 2009 season in the opener against Montana State, is 14-for-14 in his career (school record for consecutive fi eld goals: 15 by Brett Swenson in 2008). Red-shirt freshman Kevin Muma, who averaged 68.6 yards on seven kickoffs including a careerbest four touchbacks, has been named CFPA National Kickoff Specialist of the Week. UPON FURTHER REVIEW With consecutive wins over No. 11 Wisconsin and No. 18 Michigan, Michigan State defeated ranked teams on back-to-back Saturdays for the fi rst time since 1974 (Nov. 2 vs. No. 20 Wisconsin; Nov. 9 vs. No. 1 Ohio State). It also marked the fi rst time MSU defeated ranked teams in back-to-back games since the 1999 season (Nov. 20 vs. No. 13 Penn State and Jan. 1, 2000, vs. No. 10 Florida). Michigan State scored at least 30 points in its fi rst six games for the fi rst time in school history. Senior linebackers Greg Jones and Eric Gordon have combined for 704 career tackles - the most by any active linebacker duo in the NCAA FBS (Connecticut s Lawrence Wilson and Scott Lutrus rank second with 683 combined stops). Junior quarterback Kirk Cousins recorded his fi fth-straight 200-yard passing game, completing 13-of-24 passes for 201 yards and one score in MSU s 26-6 Homecoming victory over Illinois. His 48-yard touchdown strike to B.J. Cunningham gave MSU its fi rst lead at 13-6 with 8:26 left in the third quarter. Over the last fi ve games, he has completed 69 percent (90-of-131) of his passes for 1,289 yards, nine scores and three interceptions. Cousins has recorded at least one TD pass in 14 consecutive games (school record: 16 by Drew Stanton, ). Michigan State s receiving corps features two career 1,000-yard receivers: senior Mark Dell (104 for 1,759) and junior B.J. Cunningham (114 for 1,507). That duo has combined for 218 receptions, 3,266 yards and 16 career touchdowns. Dell s career 16.9 yards per catch ranks fi fth among all active NCAA FBS receivers. Senior Aaron Bates currently ranks second in the Big Ten and No. 11 in the NCAA in punting with his 45.5-yard average. Bates is listed among MSU s all-time leaders in punting yards (fourth at 9,526), punts (fourth at 229) and punting average (seventh at 41.6). He has placed 74 of his 229 career punts (32 percent) inside the opponent s 20-yard line. Bates ranks second in punts and third in punting yards among all active NCAA FBS punters. TEAM COMPARISONS Michigan State Northwestern Basic Offense Multiple Spread Basic Defense Multiple Multiple 4-3 Offensive Starters Returning 7 8 Defensive Starters Returning 6 6 Specialists Returning 2 2 YOU TUBE: MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL: GAME 8 VS. NORTHWESTERN

3 AVERAGE HEIGHTS & WEIGHTS (STARTERS) Michigan State Northwestern Offensive Line & Tight End 6-5, , 292 Offensive Backs & Wide Receivers 6-1, , 201 Defensive Line 6-4, , 276 Linebackers 6-1, , 232 Defensive Backs 5-11, , 200 CLASS BREAKDOWN (STARTERS) Michigan State Offense: 6 seniors, 3 juniors, 2 sophomores Michigan State Defense: 4 seniors, 2 juniors, 4 sophomores, 1 freshman Northwestern Offense: 2 seniors, 6 juniors, 3 sophomores Northwestern Defense: 4 seniors, 5 juniors, 2 sophomores STAT LEADERS Michigan State (after seven games): Rushing Edwin Baker (105 carries for 706 yards, 6.7 avg., 6 TDs) Passing Kirk Cousins (112 of 169 for 1,617 yards, 11 TDs, 4 INTs) Receiving B.J. Cunningham (25 catches for 338 yards, 13.5 avg., 4 TDs) Tackles Greg Jones (60 tackles, 23 solos, 37 assists, 5 TFL, 2 INTs, 3 FF) Northwestern (after six games): Rushing Dan Persa (88 carries for 295 yards, 3.4 avg., 3 TDs) Passing Dan Persa (138 of 177 for 1,663 yards, 10 TDs, 2 INTs) Receiving Jeremy Ebert (35 catches for 560 yards, 16.0 avg., 5 TDs) Tackles Brian Peters (44 tackles, 34 solos, 10 assists, 2.5 TFL) CURRENT SPARTANS vs. NORTHWESTERN Career Stat Leaders Rushing Larry Caper (1 game: 16 carries for 63 yards, 3.9 avg., 1 TD) Passing Kirk Cousins (1 game: 21 of 31 for 281 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs) Receiving B.J. Cunningham (2 games: 9 catches for 93 yards, 10.3 avg., 0 TDs) Tackles Greg Jones (3 games: 33 tackles, 18 solos, 15 assists, 4.5 TFL, 2.0 sacks) STAT COMPARISON Michigan State Northwestern Scoring First Downs Total Offense Rushing Yards Passing Yards Time of Possession 30:42 32:47 Third Down Conversions Points Allowed Total Offense Allowed Rushing Yards Allowed Passing Yards Allowed MSU/NORTHWESTERN SERIES NOTES Saturday s game marks the 51st meeting between Michigan State and Northwestern. The Spartans lead the all-time series 34-16, including a record in games played in Evanston, Ill. Michigan State has won two in a row and three of the last four meetings. The Spartans have recorded victories in three of their last four trips to Ryan Field (34-0 in 1999, in 2006 and in 2008). Northwestern s last win in the series came on Oct. 6, 2007, 48-41, in overtime. (Note: For a complete list of all-time series scores, please refer to page 127 in the 2010 MSU Football Media Guide.) AROUND THE BIG TEN 2010 BIG TEN STANDINGS Conf. Games All Games 1. Michigan State Iowa Purdue Ohio State Wisconsin Northwestern Michigan Illinois Indiana Penn State Minnesota THIS WEEK S SCHEDULE Saturday, Oct. 23 Indiana at Illinois, 12 p.m. (BTN) Michigan State at Northwestern, 12 p.m. (ESPN) Penn State at Minnesota, 12 p.m. (ESPNU) Purdue at Ohio State, 12 p.m. (BTN) Wisconsin at Iowa, 3:30 p.m. (ABC) Michigan bye week All times listed - Eastern. PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Denicos Allen: duh-knee-kos Le Veon Bell: LAY-vee-ON Garrett Celek: SELL-ick J Michael Deane: JAY-MY-kull John Deyo: DAY-oh Danny Folino: Fuh-LEAN-oh William Gholston: GOAL-stun Mylan Hicks: MY-lin Jairus Jones: JARE-us (Rhymes with hair) Brian Linthicum : LYNN-thi-come Jared McGaha: muh-gah-ha Kevin Muma: MOO-mah Keith Nichol: NICKEL Blake Pacheco : pa-check-oh Micajah Reynolds : muh-ky-juh Josh Rouse: Rhymes with HOUSE Skyler Schofner: SHOF-ner John Stipek: STEE-peck Jerel Worthy: JUH-rell 2010 MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL: GAME 8 VS. NORTHWESTERN 3

4 SPARTAN FOOTBALL QUICK FACTS GENERAL INFORMATION Location: East Lansing, Mich. Enrollment: 47,100 President: Dr. Lou Anna K. Simon Conference: Big Ten Nickname: Spartans Colors: Green and White Stadium (Capacity): Spartan Stadium (75,005) Surface: Natural Grass Press Box Number: Athletics Director: Mark Hollis FOOTBALL STAFF Head Coach: Mark Dantonio (South Carolina, 1979) Record at MSU: (fourth year) Career Record: (seventh year) Offensive Coordinator: Don Treadwell (Miami-Ohio), 1982) Defensive Coordinator: Pat Narduzzi (Rhode Island, 1990) Secondary: Harlon Barnett (Michigan State, 1990) Defensive Line: Ted Gill (Idaho State, 1973) Offensive Line: Dan Roushar (Northern Illinois, 1984) Running Backs: Brad Salem (Augustana College, 1992) Tight Ends/Recruiting Coordinator: Mark Staten (Miami- Ohio, 2001) Special Teams/Linebackers: Mike Tressel (Cornell [Iowa] College, 1996) Quarterbacks: Dave Warner (Syracuse, 1982) Director of Football Operations: Tim Allen (Bethel [Kansas] College, 1986) FOOTBALL HISTORY All-Time Record: (.591) 2009 Record: 6-7 (4-4 Big Ten/t-6th) First Season of Football: 1896 Bowl Games: 20 (7-13) National Championships: 6 (1951, 1952, 1955, 1957, 1965, 1966) Big Ten Championships: 6 (1953, 1965, 1966, 1978, 1987, 1990) 2010 SPARTAN OUTLOOK Offense: Multiple Defense: Multiple Lettermen Lost: 28 (12 offense, 15 defense, 1 specialist) Lettermen Returning: 40 (21 offense, 17 defense, 2 specialists) Starters Lost: 10 (4 offense, 5 defense, 1 specialist) Starters Returning: 15 (7 offense, 6 defense, 2 specialists) Offensive Starters Lost (4): WR Blair White, LT Rocco Cironi, C Joel Nitchman, RG Brendon Moss. Offensive Starters Returning (7): WR B.J. Cunningham, LG Joel Foreman, RT D.J. Young, TE Charlie Gantt, TE Brian Linthicum, QB Kirk Cousins, RB Larry Caper. Defensive Starters Lost (5): DE Trevor Anderson, NT Oren Wilson, LB Brandon Denson, CB Jeremy Ware, SS Danny Fortener. Defensive Starters Returning (6): DT Jerel Worthy, DE Colin Neely, LB Eric Gordon, LB Greg Jones, FS Trenton Robinson, CB Chris L. Rucker. Starting Specialists Returning (2): P Aaron Bates, SN Alex Shackleton. THE LAST MEETING Oct. 17, 2009, in East Lansing, Mich.: Kirk Cousins threw two touchdown passes to Blair White in the third quarter to spark Michigan State to a victory over Northwestern. The Spartans trailed 7-0 at halftime but rallied against the Wildcats. Northwestern had won three consecutive Big Ten road games and two straight in East Lansing, but the Cousins-to-White connection wore down the Wildcats. Cousins hit a wide-open White for a 47-yard touchdown strike to give the Spartans a 14-7 lead with 5:13 left in the third quarter. White fi nished with 12 catches for 186 yards and two TDs. Cousins was 21 of 31 for 281 yards. Northwestern quarterback Mike Kafka completed 34-of-47 passes for 291 yards and two TDs. Wildcats receiver Zeke Markshausen had 16 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown. Trailing 7-0 and looking sluggish, Michigan State grabbed the momentum by forcing a turnover early in the second half. Spartans defensive back Chris L. Rucker forced Drake Dunsmore to fumble, and linebacker Adam Decker recovered the loose ball at the Michigan State 36. The Spartans capitalized with a 64-yard touchdown drive, capped by a 22-yard pass from Cousins to White to tie the score 7-7. Cousins second TD to White came later in the quarter. Brett Swenson added a fi eld goal as the third quarter expired to put Michigan State ahead Northwestern s Jeravin Matthews fumbled the next kickoff and it was recovered by the Spartans, giving Michigan State good fi eld position to start the fourth quarter. Larry Caper s 22-yard TD run gave the Spartans a 24-7 lead. Kafka s 1-yard touchdown pass to Markshausen cut the defi cit to with 10:28 remaining, but Michigan State s defense held the Wildcats scoreless the rest of the way. Northwestern s defense shone early with a goal-line stand on the game s fi rst possession. The Wildcats stopped Cousins on a fourth-and-inches sneak to keep the contest scoreless. Wildcats linebacker Quentin Davie ended another Michigan State drive by recovering Edwin Baker s fumble at the NU 20 late in the fi rst half, preserving Northwestern s 7-0 halftime lead. Northwestern used its no-huddle, quick-pass attack to grab a 7-0 lead midway through the second quarter. Kafka capped a methodical 80-yard, nine-play drive with a 15-yard TD strike to Andrew Brewer. THE LAST MEETING AT RYAN FIELD Oct. 11, 2008, in Evanston, Ill.: Javon Ringer rushed 35 times for 124 yards and two touchdowns as No. 23 Michigan State cruised to a win over previously unbeaten Northwestern. Michigan State scored 17 straight points in the fi rst quarter with the help of a pair of Northwestern turnovers, and never looked back. The 5-foot-9, 202-pound Ringer had his fi fth 100-yard game of the season and went over 1,000 yards for the second straight year. Already leading 7-0 on Brian Hoyer s 3-yard scoring pass to Garrett Celek, the Spartans started their next two possessions in Northwestern territory thanks to turnovers. After Sherrick McManis fumbled a kickoff at his 25-yard line, Michigan State got a 26-yard fi eld goal from Brett Swenson. Michigan State safety Danny Fortener picked off C.J. Bacher on the Wildcats next drive, returning it 21 yards to Northwestern s 34. Four plays later, Ringer bounced outside and scored from 13 yards out to make it 17-0 with 2:34 to play in the quarter. Hoyer threw two short touchdown passes and was 14-of-20 for 169 yards. Tyrell Sutton ripped off a career-high 66-yard run in Northwestern s fi rst drive of the second half. Bacher then hit Rasheed Ward for a 6-yard touchdown pass to make it The Wildcats tried an onside kick, but were penalized for interference. That gave the Spartans the ball on the 32. Hoyer connected with Andrew Hawken on a 21-yard pass and Ringer ended the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run to keep Michigan State s lead safe. Swenson set a school record with the second of his three fi eld goals. His 42-yard kick in the third was his 14th consecutive fi eld goal, breaking Paul Edinger s 1998 record. Cornerback Johnny Adams picked Bacher off in the end zone with the Wildcats trailing 17-7 in the second quarter. The Spartans drove 80 yards in 3:03 to go up 24-7 just before the half ended. MSU/NORTHWESTERN COACHING CONNECTIONS Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio and Northwestern defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz spent the 1981 season together at Purdue, working under Jim Young. Dantonio served as a graduate assistant, while Hankwitz coached the outside linebackers. Michigan State quarterbacks coach Dave Warner, MSU director of football operations Tim Allen and Northwestern defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz worked together for two years under Glen Mason at Kansas ( ) MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL: GAME 8 VS. NORTHWESTERN

5 MSU/NORTHWESTERN CONNECTIONS, PART II Michigan State football video coordinator Matt Harper spent six seasons in a similar position at Northwestern ( and ). Northwestern associate athletics director/head athletic trainer Tory Lindley earned his bachelor s degree from Michigan State in Lindley later spent four years as an assistant trainer at Michigan State ( ). TRAVIS KEY NAMED HONORARY CAPTAIN Former Michigan State safety Travis Key, who served as one of four captains for head coach Mark Dantonio s fi rst season in 2007, has been selected honorary captain for Saturday s game at Northwestern. He will address the team during the pre-game meal and join the 2010 captains at midfi eld for the coin toss. A four-year letterman from , Key began his career as a walk-on before earning a scholarship as a sophomore. The 5-foot-10, 185-pound Key fi nished sixth on the team with 42 tackles, with 3.5 resulting in losses including a 10-yard sack, as a junior in His fi rst career interception came at Northwestern in 2006 and set up Brett Swenson s game-winning fi eld goal, as the Spartans completed the greatest comeback in NCAA I-A history, rallying from a 35-point third-quarter defi cit for a victory. An honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by the media as a senior in 2007, Key started eight games and recorded a career-best 69 tackles to rank fourth on the team. He was presented the MSU Downtown Coaches Club Award as the outstanding senior on special teams. Key returned an interception 31 yards for a touchdown in MSU s win over Pittsburgh and returned a fumble 20 yards for a score in a victory at Purdue, as the Spartans became bowl eligible. The Three Rivers, Mich., native fi nished his career with 113 tackles, including 4.5 for losses (19 yards), three interceptions and 12 passes defended. He also scored three career TDs (recovered blocked punt in end zone in 2004 vs. Wisconsin; interception return vs. Pittsburgh and fumble return vs. Purdue in 2007). A three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, Key earned his bachelor s degree in packaging prior to his senior season. He spent the 2008 NFL season on practice squads for Cleveland, Detroit and San Diego. Prior to the 2009 campaign, Key suffered a hamstring injury and spent the entire season on injured reserve for Indianapolis. Key, who currently resides in Schaumburg, Ill., is a product engineer for Fellowes, Inc. THIS WEEK S POLLS (OCT. 17) ASSOCIATED PRESS Rk. School Record 1. Oregon (39) Boise State (15) Oklahoma (3) TCU (3) Auburn LSU Alabama Michigan State Utah Wisconsin Ohio State Stanford Iowa Nebraska Arizona Florida State Oklahoma State Missouri South Carolina West Virginia Arkansas Texas Virginia Tech Mississippi State Miami-Fla. 4-2 USA TODAY/COACHES Rk. School Record 1. Oregon (42) Boise State (11) Oklahoma (4) TCU (1) Auburn (1) LSU Alabama Michigan State Utah Ohio State Wisconsin Iowa Nebraska Stanford Oklahoma State Missouri Florida State Arizona West Virginia South Carolina Arkansas Texas Virginia Tech Mississippi State Miami-Fla. 4-2 (First-place votes) Bold indicates MSU opponent 2010 MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL: GAME 8 VS. NORTHWESTERN 5

6 2010 HONOR ROLL EDWIN BAKER (So., Running Back) Midseason addition to Doak Walker Award Watch List (nation s top running back) Midseason addition to Maxwell Award Watch List (nation s outstanding collegiate player) College Football Performance Awards National Running Back of the Week (Sept. 11 vs. Florida Atlantic). AARON BATES (Sr., Punter) Big Ten Special Teams of the Week (Sept. 18 vs. Notre Dame). Ranked among the nation s Top 10 punters by CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 7) and Phil Steele s College Football Preview (No. 10). Preseason All-Big Ten selection by SI.com (fi rst team), CFN.com (fi rst team) and Phil Steele s College Football Preview (second team). LE VEON BELL (Fr., Running Back) Midseason addition to Doak Walker Award Watch List (nation s top running back) Rivals.com Midseason Big Ten Freshman of the Year Big Ten Freshman of the Week (Sept. 18 vs. Notre Dame). Big Ten Freshman of the Week (Sept. 4 vs. Western Michigan). LARRY CAPER (So., Running Back) Preseason All-Big Ten selection by Athlon Sports (second team) and Phil Steele s College Football Preview (third team). DAN CONROY (So., Kicker) College Football Performance Awards National Placekicker of the Week (Oct. 16 vs. Illinois). Named one of the Lou Groza Award s Top Three Stars of the Week (Oct. 16 vs. Illinois). CFPA National Placekicker of the Week (Sept. 11 vs. Florida Atlantic). Named one of the Lou Groza Award s Top Three Stars of the Week (Sept. 11 vs. Florida Atlantic). Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week (Sept. 11 vs. Florida Atlantic). KIRK COUSINS (Jr., Quarterback) Named to Allstate AFCA Good Works Team (community service award). Ranked among the nation s top 20 quarterbacks by Phil Steele s College Football Preview (No. 20). Named to the 2010 Manning Award Watch List (top collegiate quarterback). Listed among the preseason favorites to contend for the 2010 Quarterback Trophy, presented by the College Football Performance Awards. Rated the Big Ten s most accurate passer, according to Lindy s Preseason Honor Roll. Preseason All-Big Ten selection by Phil Steele s College Football Preview (third team). Ranked No. 21 in the Big Ten preseason player rankings, according to ESPN.com s Adam Rittenberg. JOEL FOREMAN (Jr., Offensive Guard) Rivals.com Midseason All-American Preseason All-Big Ten selection by Sporting News (fi rst team), CollegeFootballNews.com (second team), Lindy s (second team), Athlon Sports (second team) and Phil Steele s College Football Preview (third team). CHARLIE GANTT (Sr.-5, Tight End) Named honorable mention preseason All-American by NationalChamps.net and Consensus Draft Services. Named to the Mackey Award Watch List (nation s top tight end). Listed among the top fi ve contenders for the Mackey Award by Sporting News Magazine. Ranked among the nation s top tight ends by Phil BIG TEN/NCAA STAT LEADERS Here s a glance at how Michigan State ranks among the Big Ten and NCAA stat leaders in 2010: Category Stat Avg. Big Ten NCAA Rushing Offense th 26th Passing Offense th 47th Total Offense nd 23rd Scoring Offense th 25th Rushing Defense rd 22nd Passing Defense th 65th Total Defense th 28th Scoring Defense rd 17th Passing Effi ciency rd 10th Pass Effi ciency Defense nd 17th Turnover Margin rd 9th Net Punting rd 28th Punt Returns st 10th Kickoff Returns th 99th NCAA STAT LEADERS Here s a glance at how Michigan State ranks among the NCAA individual stat leaders in 2010: Individual Statistics (Top 50) Rushing: Edwin Baker (23rd at rushing yards per game); Le Veon Bell (45th at 80.3 ypg.) Passing Efficiency: Kirk Cousins (11th with rating) Interceptions: Johnny Adams/Trenton Robinson (t-35th at 0.4 interceptions per game) Punting: Aaron Bates (11th with 45.5-yard average) Punt Returns: Keshawn Martin (9th at 15.9 yards per return) Field Goals: Dan Conroy (t-7th at 1.9 fi eld goals made per game) Scoring: Dan Conroy (25th at 9.6 points per game) All-Purpose Yards: Keshawn Martin (41st at yards per game) JONES EMERGES AS LEADING CANDIDATE FOR BUTKUS & NAGURSKI AWARDS Senior linebacker Greg Jones leads the Spartans in tackles (60), forced fumbles (3), quarterback hurries (5) and production points (147). He also is listed among the team leaders in tackles for loss (second with 5 for 15 yards) and interceptions (third with 2). The 6-foot-1, 240-pound Jones ranks among the Big Ten leaders in forced fumbles (tied for fi rst) and tackles (fi fth at 8.6 per game) He is listed as the nation s No. 1 candidate to win both the Butkus (top collegiate linebacker) and Nagurski (top defensive player) Awards, according to Rivals.com s Olin Buchanan (Awards Watch posted Oct. 13). A model of consistency, he has led the team in tackles in 27 of the last 33 games. Jones is attempting to become only the second player in MSU history to lead the Spartans in tackles for four straight seasons (linebacker Dan Bass, ). Jones, who posted a season-high 14 stops in a 26-6 Homecoming victory over Illinois, has been named National Defensive Player of the Week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation as well as Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week. He recorded double-fi gure tackles for the second time this season and for the 20th time his career. Jones also was credited with a pass break-up and a quarterback hurry. Michigan State limited the Illini to 114 rushing yards 103 yards below its season average. Trailing 6-3 at halftime, the Spartan defense shut out the Illini in the second half while forcing three turnovers (four takeaways in the game). It marked the fi rst time since a 31-3 win over Indiana on Oct. 4, 2003, that MSU didn t allow a touchdown in a Big Ten game MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL: GAME 8 VS. NORTHWESTERN

7 A midseason All-America selection by Rivals.com and Heisman Pundit, Jones posted fi ve tackles in MSU s victory at No. 18 Michigan, as the Spartan defense held the Wolverines to season lows in points (17), rushing yards (162) and total yards (377). He recorded eight tackles, including a season-best three for losses, in No. 24 MSU s victory over No. 11 Wisconsin. The Spartan defense held Wisconsin to 165 rushing yards - nearly 93 yards below its season average. The Badgers entered the game ranked second in the Big Ten and No. 10 in the NCAA FBS in rushing, averaging yards per game. Jones, who recorded two interceptions, four tackles and forced a fumble in MSU s 45-7 victory over Northern Colorado, was named Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week. Jones recorded the fi rst two interceptions of his career against the Bears, with both leading to MSU scores. His 34-yard return in the fi rst quarter set up Edwin Baker s 5-yard TD run, while his second-quarter pick set up Le Veon Bell s second TD run. He tallied nine tackles in MSU s overtime victory over Notre Dame, including a 6-yard sack. Jones recorded 11 tackles and forced a fumble in MSU s victory over Florida Atlantic at Ford Field. The Cincinnati, Ohio, native has started 40 of 46 career games, including 34 consecutive starting assignments (tied for team high with linebacker Eric Gordon). He has 419 career tackles, including 41.5 for losses (155 yards) and 16.5 sacks (93 yards). Jones ranks among the FBS active leaders in total tackles (second), tackles per game (sixth at 9.1), tackles for loss (sixth) and sacks (tied for 14th). Jones ranks among MSU s all-time leaders in tackles for loss (third), total tackles (fourth) and sacks (sixth). COUSINS HEATS UP AS BIG TEN PLAY OPENS Junior quarterback Kirk Cousins ranks third in the Big Ten and No. 11 in the NCAA Football Subdivision in passing effi ciency with his rating. In addition, Cousins ranks fi fth in the Big Ten in passing yards (231.0 per game) and seventh in total offense (223.0 ypg.). He has completed 112-of-169 throws (.663) for 1,617 yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions. Over the last fi ve games, he has completed 69 percent (90-of-131) of his passes for 1,289 yards, nine scores and three interceptions. Cousins has recorded fi ve-straight 200-yard passing games (257.8 ypg.): against Notre Dame (245), Northern Colorado (290), Wisconsin (269), Michigan (284) and Illinois (201). In addition, he has recorded at least one TD pass in 14 consecutive games (school record: 16 by Drew Stanton, ). The 6-foot-3, 202-pound Cousins plays his best when the game is on the line, as his second-half passing effi ciency rating ranks fi fth among all NCAA FBS quarterbacks. In the second half (14 quarters and overtime), he has connected on 75 percent (46-of-61) of his throws for 723 yards, fi ve TDs and one interception. In a 26-6 Homecoming win over Illinois, Cousins connected on 7-of-12 passes for 128 yards in the second half, including 48-yard TD strike to B.J. Cunningham that gave MSU its fi rst lead at 13-6 with 8:26 left in the third quarter. In MSU s victory at No. 18 Michigan, he completed 7-of-10 second-half throws for 157 yards, including a 41-yard bomb to Mark Dell early in the third quarter gave the Spartans a lead. In MSU s victory over No. 11 Wisconsin in the Big Ten opener, Cousins hit 8-of-10 passes for 118 yards and two scores in the second half. His 8-yard TD toss to tight end Charlie Gantt on third-and-goal capped a six-play, 51-yard drive, and his 1-yard scoring strike to Cunningham on fourth-and-goal fi nished off a 15-play, 84-yard drive that took 8:03 off the clock and iced the game HONOR ROLL Steele s College Football Preview (No. 8), Rivals.com (No. 10) and CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 17). Rated the Big Ten s fourth-best tight end by CFN.com. Preseason All-Big Ten selection by Sporting News (fi rst team), Lindy s (second team) and Phil Steele s College Football Preview (third team). Listed among Big Ten workout warriors by ESPN.com s Adam Rittenberg. WILLIAM GHOLSTON (Fr., Defensive End) Listed among the Top 10 Impact True Freshmen for 2010 by Heisman Pundit. Selected as the Big Ten s top impact freshman by SI.com. Preseason favorite to be selected Big Ten Freshman of the Year, according to Rivals.com. Rated among the nation s top incoming freshmen linebackers, according to Phil Steele (No. 3). ERIC GORDON (Sr.-5, Linebacker) Ranked among the nation s top outside linebackers by Phil Steele s College Football Preview (No. 24). Preseason All-Big Ten selection by Phil Steele s College Football Preview (second team) and Lindy s (second team). Listed among Big Ten workout warriors by ESPN.com s Adam Rittenberg. GREG JONES (Sr., Linebacker) Walter Camp Football Foundation National Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 16 vs. Illinois). Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 16 vs. Illinois). Rivals.com Midseason All-American Heisman Pundit Midseason All-American Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 25 vs. Northern Colorado). Rated among the nation s Top 25 players by CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 1), Rivals.com (No. 4) and Sporting News (No. 14). Indentifi ed as one of the Top 10 college players to watch by FoxSports.com s Pete Fiutak. Listed among the nation s Most Instinctive Players and Top Linebackers by ESPN s Kirk Herbstreit. Named to preseason watch list for fi ve national awards: Walter Camp Player of the Year, Butkus Award (top collegiate linebacker), Lombardi Award (college lineman of the year), Nagurski Award (top defensive player), Bednarick Award (top defensive player) and the Lott Trophy (defensive player of the year). Rated fourth among the preseason favorites to win the College Football Performance Awards National Defensive Player of the Year. Projected 2010 Butkus Award winner by Sporting News and SI.com s Stewart Mandel. Billed as the preseason favorite to win his secondstraight CFPA Linebacker Trophy (National Linebacker of the Year). Listed among eight defensive players to watch in the Heisman Trophy race by CBSSports.com s J. Darin Darst. Preseason First-Team All-America selection by Sporting News, CBSSports.com, NBCSports.com, Rivals.com, CFN.com, Playboy Magazine, Phil Steele s College Football Preview, Lindy s, Athlon Sports, NationalChamps. net, College Football Insiders, Heisman Pundit and The Kickoff College Football Preview Magazine. Ranked as college football s No. 1 linebacker by CFN.com. Rated among the nation s top inside linebackers by Heisman Pundit (No. 1), Lindy s (No. 1) and Phil Steele (No. 2). Ranked No. 2 in the Big Ten preseason player rankings, according to ESPN.com s Adam Rittenberg. Selected Big Ten Preseason Defensive Player of the Year for the second year in a row by the league s media panel MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL: GAME 8 VS. NORTHWESTERN 7

8 2010 HONOR ROLL GREG JONES (continued) Named to the Mackey Award Watc Preseason favorite to repeat as Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, according to Rittenberg, Blue Ribbon Yearbook and Lindy s. Preseason First-Team All-Big Ten selection by SI.com, Sporting News, CBSSports.com, Rivals. com, Phil Steele, Blue Ribbon Yearbook, Lindy s and Athlon Sports. Rated as the Big Ten s hardest hitter for the second year in a row by Sporting News. BRIAN LINTHICUM (Jr., Tight End) Named to the Mackey Award Watch List (nation s top tight end). KESHAWN MARTIN (Jr., Wide Receiver/Kick Returner) College Football Performance Awards National Punt Returner of the Week (Oct. 2 vs. Wisconsin). Big Ten Special Teams of the Week (Oct. 2 vs. Wisconsin). Named one of Paul Hornung s Most Versatile Performances of the Week (Sept. 11 vs. Florida Atlantic). Preseason All-America selection by The Kickoff College Football Preview Magazine (fi rst-team kick returner), NationalChamps.net (honorable mention kick returner) and College Football Insiders (honorable mention kick returner). Named to the watch list for the inaugural Paul Hornung Award, presented to the nation s most versatile player. Ranked among the nation s top kick returners (No. 10) and punt returners (No. 11) by Phil Steele s College Football Preview. Listed as one of the country s preseason favorites to compete for the 2010 Kickoff Returner Trophy, presented by the College Football Performance Awards. Preseason First-Team All-Big Ten selection by SI.com (punt returner), CBSSports.com (kick returner), CollegeFootballNews.com (kick/punt returner), Rivals. com (kick returner), Phil Steele (kick and punt returner), Lindy s (all-purpose player), Blue Ribbon Yearbook (punt returner) and Athlon Sports (kick returner). Identifi ed as a Big Ten player to watch for a breakout season in 2010 by ESPN.com s Adam Rittenberg. Rated the Big Ten s special teams demon, according to Lindy s Preseason Honor Roll. KEVIN MUMA (R-Fr., Kicker) College Football Performance Awards National Kickoff Specialist of the Week (Oct. 16 vs. Illinois). KEITH NICHOL (Jr., Wide Receiver) Preseason All-Big Ten selection by Phil Steele s College Football Preview (third team). TRENTON ROBINSON (Jr., Free Safety) Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (Oct. 9 vs. Michigan). CHRIS L. RUCKER (Sr., Cornerback) Ranked among nation s top cornerbacks (No. 39) by Phil Steele s College Football Preview. Preseason All-Big Ten selection by Athlon Sports (fi rst team), Lindy s (second team) and Phil Steele (fourth team). In MSU s overtime victory over Notre Dame, Cousins went 12-for-12 for 129 yards in the second half, including a 24-yard TD strike to Cunningham that tied the score at 28 with 7:43 left in the fourth quarter. BAKER, BELL PACE SPARTAN GROUND ATTACK Sophomore Edwin Baker and freshman Le Veon Bell have combined to rush for 1,268 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2010 while averaging 6.8 yards per carry. As a team, the Spartans rank fourth in the Big Ten and No. 26 in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision in rushing offense, averaging yards per game. Both Baker and Bell are midseason additions to the Doak Walker Award (nation s top running back) Watch List. The 5-foot-9, 208-pound Baker ranks fi fth in the Big Ten and No. 23 in the NCAA FBS in rushing, averaging yards per game. He leads the team in carries (105) and rushing yards (706) and ranks second in rushing TDs (6). Baker has led the team in rushing in three of the fi rst seven games. Twenty-eight of his 105 carries (27 percent) have resulted in either a fi rst down or a score, including four gains of 20 or more yards. He ranks third among all NCAA FBS rushers in yards gained on fi rst down (65 attempts for 482 yards, 7.4 yards per carry). Baker opened the 2010 season with back-to-back 100-yard rushing games: 117 yards and two TDs against Western Michigan and a career-best 183 yards against Florida Atlantic, including a career-long 80-yard TD run. He gained 90 yards on 14 attempts against Notre Dame, including a 56-yard TD run in the third quarter, and picked up a team-high 87 yards on 18 rushes against No. 11 Wisconsin. In MSU s victory at No. 18 Michigan, Baker set a career high with 22 carries for 147 yards, including a 61-yard TD run early in the second quarter that gave the Spartans a 7-3 lead. In the fourth quarter, he carried the ball 10-straight times for 49 yards, as MSU took the fi nal 7:14 off the clock. The 6-2, 230-pound Bell ranks sixth in the Big Ten and No. 45 in the NCAA FBS in rushing, averaging 80.3 yards per game. His eight rushing TDs rank fi fth in the conference. He has rushed 81 times for 562 yards, averaging 6.9 yards per carry. Bell has led the team in rushing in three of the fi rst seven games. Twenty-six of his 81 carries (32 percent) have resulted in either a fi rst down or a score, including three gains of 20 or more yards. Bell already has earned Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors twice, rushing for 141 yards and two TDs in the season opener against Western Michigan and a game-high 114 yards on 17 carries in MSU s overtime victory over Notre Dame, including a 16-yard TD run in the third quarter. He rushed 11 times for 92 yards and three TDs against Northern Colorado, scoring on runs of 8, 1 and 15 yards. Bell ran 16 times for 75 yards against Wisconsin, including a 23-yard run around left end on a fourth-and-1 play late in the second quarter that set up Kirk Cousins 8-yard TD pass to Mark Dell to give MSU a halftime lead. He carried seven times for 78 yards and one score in MSU s victory over No. 18 Michigan in Ann Arbor. Bell averaged over 11 yards per carry against the Wolverines, and his 41-yard touchdown run around left end gave MSU the lead for good at with 4:23 left in the fi rst half. JOHN STIPEK (Sr.-5, Center) Named to the Sporting News All-Spring Team. JEREL WORTHY (So., Defensive Tackle) Preseason All-America selection by College Football Insiders (honorable mention). Ranked among the nation s top 20 defensive tackles by Phil Steele s College Football Preview (No. 20). Preseason All-Big Ten selection by Sporting News (first team), Rivals.com (first team), Blue Ribbon Yearbook (fi rst team) and Phil Steele (second team) MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL: GAME 8 VS. NORTHWESTERN

9 2010 CAPTAINS ELECTED Senior punter Aaron Bates, senior linebacker Greg Jones and junior quarterback Kirk Cousins have been elected by their teammates to serve as Michigan State s captains for the 2010 season. Bates becomes the fi rst punter in the 114-year history of Spartan football to be named captain, while Jones and Cousins are repeat selections for the second-straight year. In addition, Jones and Cousins become MSU s fi rst multi-year captains since quarterback Drew Stanton and defensive tackle Clifton Ryan were appointed by the coaching staff in An additional captain will be selected each week during the 2010 season (junior free safety Trenton Robinson vs. Northwestern). In 2009, Cousins became only the second sophomore in school history to be named captain, joining center Robert McCurry who was selected in In addition, McCurry is MSU s only three-time captain ( ) OPPONENTS UPDATE Date vs. MSU Opponent Last Game Result Next Game Sept. 4 Western Michigan Notre Dame (L Akron Sept. 11 vs. Florida Atlantic Louisiana-Monroe (L Arkansas State Sept. 18 Notre Dame (4-3) vs. Western Michigan (W 44-20) vs. Navy* Sept. 25 Northern Colorado (2-5) vs. Eastern Washington (L Montana State Oct. 2 Wisconsin (6-1) vs. Ohio State (W Iowa Oct. Michigan (5-2) vs. Iowa (L Penn State (Oct. 30) Oct. 16 Illinois Michigan State (L 6-26) vs. Indiana Oct. Northwestern (5-1) vs. Purdue (L 17-20) vs. Michigan State Oct. Iowa Michigan (W 38-28) vs. Wisconsin Nov. 6 Minnesota Purdue (L 17-28) vs. Penn State Nov. 20 Purdue (4-2) vs. Minnesota (W Ohio State Nov. Penn State (3-3) vs. Illinois (L Minnesota * New Meadowlands Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J. Michigan State s 2010 opponents have a combined record of (.603). Note: Record doesn t include games played against MSU. MAGIC NUMBER 24 Since 1990, Michigan State is (.773) when it scores at least 24 points and (.181) when it scores fewer than 24 points. During that 21-year period, the Spartans have compiled an overall record of (.527). THE CLOSE CALLS Over the last three seasons ( ), Michigan State has lost 10 games by a combined total of 45 points, including two in overtime (Northwestern and Iowa in 2007). Those 10 games have been decided by seven points or less. SPARTANS TOUGH ON HOME TURF Spartan Stadium is in its 87th season as home to Michigan State football. Michigan State has compiled a record (.691) since taking up residency in Spartan Stadium in With its victory over No. 4 Wisconsin in the 2004 home fi nale, Michigan State recorded its 300th win in Spartan Stadium. The Spartans have gone undefeated at home 16 times since the stadium opened, including a perfect 6-0 mark in It marked Michigan State s fi rst undefeated home record since 1966 (5-0-1) and its fi rst unbeaten and untied home slate since 1965 (5-0-0). UPDATED MSU RECORD BOOK CAREER RECORDS PASS ATTEMPTS 1. Jeff Smoker ( ) 1, Brian Hoyer ( ) Drew Stanton ( ) Ed Smith ( ) Dave Yarema ( ) Bill Burke ( ) Jim Miller ( ) John Leister ( ) Todd Schultz ( ) Kirk Cousins ( ) 516 PASS COMPLETIONS 1. Jeff Smoker ( ) Drew Stanton ( ) Brian Hoyer ( ) Jim Miller ( ) Dave Yarema ( ) Ed Smith ( ) Bill Burke ( ) Todd Schultz ( ) Kirk Cousins ( ) 329 PASS COMPLETION PERCENTAGE 1. Drew Stanton ( ; ) Kirk Cousins ( ; ) Jim Miller ( ; ) Dan Enos ( ; ) Todd Schultz ( ; ) Tony Banks ( ; ).607 PASSING YARDS 1. Jeff Smoker ( ) 8, Drew Stanton ( ) 6, Brian Hoyer ( ) 6, Dave Yarema ( ) 5, Ed Smith ( ) 5, Bill Burke ( ) 5, Jim Miller ( ) 5, Kirk Cousins ( ) 4,406 TOUCHDOWN PASSES 1. Jeff Smoker ( ) Bill Burke ( ) Dave Yarema ( ) Ed Smith ( ) Drew Stanton ( ) Brian Hoyer ( ) Kirk Cousins ( ) 31 PASSING EFFICIENCY RATING 1. Kirk Cousins ( ) Gene Glick ( ) Earl Morrall ( ) Drew Stanton ( ) Jim Ninowski ( ) MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL: GAME 8 VS. NORTHWESTERN 9

10 UPDATED MSU RECORD BOOK CAREER RECORDS RECEPTIONS 1. Matt Trannon ( ) Andre Rison ( ) Courtney Hawkins ( ) Charles Rogers ( ) Gari Scott ( ) Jerramy Scott ( ) 133 Chris Baker ( ) Plaxico Burress ( ) Mill Coleman ( ) Derrick Mason ( ) Ted Jones ( ) Blair White ( ) Herb Haygood ( ) B.J. Cunningham ( ) 114 Eugene Byrd ( , ) Kirk Gibson ( ) Scott Greene ( ) Sedrick Irvin ( ) Mark Brammer ( ) Mark Dell ( ) 104 RECEIVING YARDS 1. Andre Rison ( ) 2, Charles Rogers ( ) 2, Kirk Gibson ( ) 2, Courtney Hawkins ( ) 2, Plaxico Burress ( ) 2, Gari Scott ( ) 2, Eugene Byrd ( , ) 2, Mark Ingram ( ) 1, Derrick Mason ( ) 1, Gene Washington ( ) 1, Mill Coleman ( ) 1, Mark Dell ( ) 1, Matt Trannon ( ) 1, Jerramy Scott ( ) 1, Chris Baker ( ) 1, Ted Jones ( ) 1, Blair White ( ) 1, Herb Haygood ( ) 1, Daryl Turner ( ) 1, B.J. Cunningham ( ) 1,507 ALWAYS A CROWD FAVORITE Michigan State has ranked among the NCAA s top 25 in attendance each of the last 54 seasons, including No. 18 in 2009, averaging 74,741 fans per game. The Spartans ranked No. 16 in the NCAA in total attendance as 523,186 fans went through the turnstiles for seven home games. SPARTAN SINGLE-GAME BESTS UNDER DANTONIO Here s a look at the top single-game totals produced by Michigan State during head coach Mark Dantonio s tenure ( ; 46 games): Rushing Yards: 368 vs. Indiana, 2007 Passing Yards: 396 vs. Wisconsin, 2009 Total Yards: 602 vs. Western Michigan, 2009 First Downs: 30 vs. Western Michigan, 2009 Fewest Rushing Yards Allowed: 12 by UAB, 2007 Fewest Passing Yards Allowed: 53 by Iowa, 2007 Fewest Total Yards Allowed: 160 by Montana State, 2009 Fewest First Downs Allowed: 9 by Florida Atlantic, 2008; by Notre Dame and Indiana, 2007 Sacks By: 7 vs. Bowling Green, 2007 Turnovers Forced: 4 vs. Illinois and Northern Colorado, 2010; vs. Michigan, 2008 Points (Game): 55 vs. UAB, 2007 Points (Half): 45 (1st) vs. UAB, 2007 Points (Quarter): 24 (2nd) vs. UAB and Purdue, 2007 Victory Margin: 41 vs. Montana State, 2009 TACKLES 1. Dan Bass ( ) Percy Snow ( ) Ike Reese ( ) Greg Jones ( ) 419 TACKLES FOR LOSS 1. Julian Peterson ( ) Larry Bethea ( ) Greg Jones ( ) 41.5 QUARTERBACK SACKS 1. Larry Bethea ( ) Julian Peterson ( ) Travis Davis ( ) 24 Kelly Quinn ( ) Robaire Smith ( ) Greg Jones ( ) MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL: GAME 8 VS. NORTHWESTERN

11 SPARTAN TRENDS UNDER DANTONIO Here s how Michigan State has fared during head coach Mark Dantonio s tenure ( : 46 games): 2010 Overall Games played in Spartan Stadium: Games played on the road/neutral site: When leading at halftime: When trailing at halftime: When tied at halftime: When scoring fi rst: When opponent scores fi rst: When leading after fi rst quarter: When trailing after fi rst quarter: When tied after fi rst quarter: When leading after three quarters: When trailing after three quarters: When tied after three quarters: Overtime games: When gaining more fi rst downs than opponent: When gaining fewer fi rst downs than opponent: When gaining same number of fi rst downs as opponent: When gaining 200+ yards rushing: When opponent gains 200+ yards rushing: When outrushing opponent: When being outrushed by opponent: When gaining 200+ yards passing: When opponent gains 200+ yards passing: When gaining more total yards than opponent: When gaining fewer total yards than opponent: When leading in time of possession: When trailing in time of possession: When splitting in time of possession: UPDATED MSU RECORD BOOK PUNTING AVERAGE 1. Greg Montgomery ( ) Brandon Fields ( ) Ralf Mojsiejenko ( ) Ray Stachowicz ( ) Craig Jarrett ( ) John Pingel ( ) Aaron Bates ( ) Josh Butland ( ) Jason Daily (2002) Paul Edinger ( ) 40.0 PUNTING YARDS 1. Ralf Mojsiejenko ( ) 12, Craig Jarrett ( ) 10, Ray Stachowicz ( ) 9, Aaron Bates ( ) 9,426 KICKOFF RETURN YARDS 1. Derrick Mason ( ) 2, Herb Haygood ( ) 1, DeAndra Cobb ( ) 1, Courtney Hawkins ( ) 1, Eric Allen ( ) 1, Devin Thomas ( ) 1, Demond Williams ( ) 1, Larry Jackson ( ) 1, Keshawn Martin ( ) 1,017 MSU TOP SINGLE-GAME PERFORMANCES VS. NORTHWESTERN RUSHING Player (Att.) Yards Year Steve Smith (30) Blake Ezor (41) Don Highsmith (37) Dawan Moss (26) Lorenzo White (33) PASSING Player (C-A) Yards Year Dave Yarema (30-45) Drew Stanton (27-37) Ed Smith (15-24) Kirk Cousins (21-31) Jeff Smoker (15-24) RECEIVING Player (Rec.) Yards Year Blair White (12) Plaxico Burress (5) Courtney Hawkins (8) Andre Rison (6) Mark Ingram (4) SPARTAN STREAKS Consecutive Games Started Eric Gordon, LB 34 Greg Jones, LB 34 Charlie Gantt, TE 33 D.J. Young, OT 18 Joel Foreman, OG 16 Kirk Cousins, QB MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL: GAME 8 VS. NORTHWESTERN 11

12 TOP SINGLE-GAME PERFORMANCES Edwin Baker Rushing Yds. Opponent (Carries) Date 183 Florida Atlantic (15) 9/11/ Michigan (22) 10/9/ Western Michigan (17) 9/4/10 Le Veon Bell Rushing Yds. Opponent (Carries) Date 141 Western Michigan (10) 9/4/ Notre Dame (17) 9/18/10 Kirk Cousins Passing Yds. Opponent (Comp.-Att.) Date 353 Western Michigan (22-25) 11/7/ Notre Dame (23-35) 9/19/ Northern Colorado (16-20) 9/25/ Michigan (18-25) 10/9/ Northwestern (21-31) 10/17/ Wisconsin (20-29) 10/2/ Notre Dame (23-33) 9/18/ Minnesota (21-35) 10/31/ Iowa (16-32) 10/24/ Texas Tech (13-27) 1/2/ Purdue (11-25) 11/14/ Wisconsin (17-34) 9/26/09 B.J. Cunningham Receiving Yds. Opponent (Rec.) Date 101 Notre Dame (7) 9/18/10 Mark Dell Receiving Yds. Opponent (Rec.) Date 202 California (9) 8/30/ Notre Dame (6) 9/19/09 Eric Gordon Tackles TM Opponent (S-A) Date 14 Northwestern (5-9) 10/17/09 11 Florida Atlantic (4-7) 9/11/10 11 Northwestern (8-3) 10/11/08 10 Purdue (2-8) 11/8/08 10 Iowa (4-6) 10/27/07 Marcus Hyde Tackles TM Opponent (S-A) Date 11 Notre Dame (4-7) 9/18/10 10 Illinois (1-9) 10/16/10 Greg Jones Tackles TM Opponent (S-A) Date 15 Penn State (5-10) 11/21/09 15 Central Michigan (5-10) 9/12/09 15 Penn State (12-3) 11/22/08 14 Illinois (4-10) 10/16/10 14 Northwestern (9-5) 10/17/09 14 Wisconsin (9-5) 9/26/09 14 Montana State (5-9) 9/5/09 14 Ohio State (7-7) 10/20/07 13 Texas Tech (5-8) 1/2/10 13 Wisconsin (7-6) 11/1/08 13 Ohio State (6-7) 10/18/08 12 Minnesota (7-5) 10/31/09 12 Iowa (6-6) 10/24/09 12 Georgia (8-4) 1/1/09 12 Purdue (7-5) 11/8/08 11 Florida Atlantic (5-6) 9/11/10 11 Illinois (5-6) 10/10/09 11 Northwestern (6-5) 10/11/08 11 Iowa (5-6) 10/27/07 10 Michigan (8-2) 10/25/08 Keshawn Martin All-Purpose Yards Yds. Opponent Date 284 Minnesota 10/31/ Texas Tech 1/2/ Purdue 11/14/ Florida Atlantic 9/11/10 Keshawn Martin Receiving Yds. Opponent (Rec.) Date 139 Wisconsin (4) 9/26/ MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL: GAME 8 VS. NORTHWESTERN VAN PELT, PINGEL ADDED TO SPARTAN STADIUM S RING OF FAME Former Michigan State All-Americans and College Football Hall of Famers Brad Van Pelt and John Pingel had their names added to Spartan Stadium s Ring of Fame prior to the Sept. 18, 2010, home game against Notre Dame. Van Pelt and Pingel joined Spartan legends Don Coleman, George Webster, former MSU President John Hannah and Charles Bubba Smith on the Ring of Fame. Born April 5, 1951, in Owosso, Mich., Van Pelt became a three-year starter for Coach Duffy Daugherty and earned fi rst-team All-America honors as both a junior and senior. As a sophomore in 1970, he had 80 tackles (42 solos, 38 assists) and a career-high six interceptions. As a junior, Van Pelt recorded 92 stops (51-41) and picked off four passes. He returned two interceptions for touchdowns against Oregon State in 1971, with returns covering 40 and 47 yards. As a senior, the 6-foot-5, 221-pound safety produced 84 tackles (42-42) and four interceptions. In 1972, he became the fi rst defensive back ever to receive the Maxwell Award as the nation s top collegiate player. Van Pelt fi nished his collegiate career with 256 tackles and 14 interceptions. A second-round draft pick by the New York Giants in 1973, he spent 14 years in the National Football League and earned All-Pro honors fi ve times ( ). His pro career totals include 20 interceptions, 14 fumble recoveries and 10 sacks. Van Pelt earned seven varsity letters at Michigan State while participating in football ( ), baseball ( ) and basketball ( ). He was named to the Lansing State Journal s MSU Centennial Super Squad in 1996 and inducted into the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2000, College Football Hall of Fame in 2001 and Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in Van Pelt died on Feb. 17, 2009, in Harrison, Mich. He was 57. Born Nov. 6, 1916, in Mount Clemens, Mich., Pingel appeared in 28 consecutive games from for Coach Charlie Bachman and helped the Spartans to a combined record of (.750), including the school s fi rst-ever postseason bowl appearance. His likeness is preserved in one of the sandstone panels above the main entrance to Jenison Field House. As a junior, Pingel accounted for 1,146 total yards and 12 TDs while leading the Spartans to an 8-1 regular-season record and a trip to the 1938 Orange Bowl against Auburn. The 6-foot, 178-pound halfback led the team in rushing in 1937, with 117 carries for 665 yards (5.7 avg.) and fi ve TDs. Pingel completed 30-of-68 passes (.441) for 481 yards and seven scores, and he also led the nation in punting with his 42.6-yard average. He was named second-team All-American by The Associated Press and selected third-team All-American by the International News Service. In a come-from-behind victory in Week 2 at Michigan, Pingel hooked up with Ole Nelson for scoring plays of 30 and 42 yards. His 42-yard strike to Nelson with less than 10 minutes to play in the fourth quarter proved to be the game-winning score. In Week 3, he averaged 52 yards per punt in a 3-0 loss at Manhattan. Pingel scored three rushing TDs in a 21-7 win over Marquette in Week 5, including an 8-yard gallop. He threw TD passes of 12 yards to Eddie Pearce and 29 yards to Nelson in a 13-6 Homecoming victory over Carnegie Tech in Week 8. In the regular-season fi nale at San Francisco, Pingel scored on TD runs of 75 and 36 yards and averaged 50.8 yards per punt as Michigan State recorded its sixth-straight win, As a senior in 1938, he played 451 out of a possible 540 minutes while accounting for 1,127 yards and 12 TDs. Pingel rushed 110 times for 556 yards (5.1 avg.) and fi ve scores and connected on 54-of-101 throws (.535) for 571 yards and seven TDs. He also averaged 41.8 yards on 99 punts, and his 4,138 punting yards still rank as the NCAA single-season record. Pingel earned fi rst-team All-America honors from the AP, INS, Central Press, Newspapers Enterprise Association and Liberty Magazine. In Week 5, Pingel carried 19 times for 115 yards, including TD runs of 23 and 28 yards, and threw a 3-yard TD pass to Nelson as Michigan State knocked off previously unbeaten Syracuse, In Week 8, he had three TD passes in a victory at Marquette, including a 10-yard scoring toss to Jack Amon with less than two minutes remaining.

13 Pingel became the seventh pick in the fi rst round of the 1939 NFL Draft (held on Dec. 9, 1938) by the Detroit Lions. In his only season in the NFL, he started eight of nine games and produced 644 total yards and four TDs. Pingel completed 27-of-48 passes (.563) for 343 yards, three TDs and four interceptions. He gained 301 yards on 74 rushes and scored one rushing TD. Pingel ranked third in the NFL in punting with his 42.8-yard average (32 punts for 1,368 yards). He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1968 and the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in Pingel died on Aug. 14, 1999, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. He was 82. CHARLES BUBBA SMITH NAMED BIG TEN ICON Two-time All-American Charles Bubba Smith ranks No. 26 among the Top 50 Big Ten Icons, according to a list compiled by the Big Ten Network. Smith was selected Lineman of the Year by United Press International in Despite being regularly double- or triple-teamed or having opponent s run away from his side of the fi eld, he still produced 10 tackles for losses in 1966 while helping the Spartans to a record. Michigan State ranked third in the NCAA in rushing defense in 1966, allowing just 51.4 yards per game. Smith became the fi rst selection overall in the 1967 National Football League Draft by the Baltimore Colts. In 1988, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. In June 2006, Smith was rated among the Top 10 Greatest Defensive Players of All-Time, according to lists compiled by CollegeFootballNews.com s Pete Fiutak (No. 6) and Richard Cirminiello (No. 8). In September 2006, he became just the third player in Michigan State football history to have his jersey number (No. 95) retired, joining Don Coleman (No. 78, ) and George Webster (No. 90, ). The Big Ten Network is counting down the top 50 student-athletes in conference history, based solely on their collegiate playing careers. TOP SINGLE-GAME PERFORMANCES Chris Norman Tackles TM Opponent (S-A) Date 10 Florida Atlantic (4-6) 9/11/10 Trenton Robinson Tackles TM Opponent (S-A) Date 14 Purdue (12-2) 11/14/09 13 Texas Tech (4-9) 1/2/10 11 Wisconsin (6-5) 9/26/09 Chris L. Rucker Tackles TM Opponent (S-A) Date 12 Notre Dame (8-4) 9/18/ POINTS OFF TURNOVERS MICHIGAN STATE Takeaways Qtr. MSU Result Forced Fumble vs. WMU (Jones, Hoover) 1 Punt Fumble Recovery vs. WMU (Allen) 2 TD Interception vs. WMU (Hyde) 4 Fumble Fumble Recovery vs. FAU (Misch) 4 FG Forced Fumble vs. ND (Norman, Hyde) 2 Punt Interception vs. ND (Adams) 2 TD Forced Fumble vs. ND (Strayhorn, Norman) 4 Punt Interception vs. N. Colorado (Jones) 1 TD Interception vs. N. Colorado (Jones) 2 TD Interception vs. N. Colorado (Robinson) 3 TD Interception vs. N. Colorado (Bullough) 4 FG Interception vs. Michigan (Robinson) 1 Punt Interception vs. Michigan (Adams) 3 TD Interception vs. Michigan (Rucker) 4 FG Interception vs. Illinois (Hyde) 1 Downs Interception vs. Illinois (Adams) 3 FG Forced Fumble vs. Illinois (Dennard) 3 FG Interception vs. Illinois (Robinson) 4 TD TOTAL: 18 turnovers for 64 points (12-for-18 scoring) OPPONENT Takeaways Qtr. Opp. Result Fumble vs. WMU (Martin) 1 TD Fumble vs. WMU (Gantt) 4 Punt Interception vs. FAU (Cousins) 3 Fumble Forced Fumble vs. FAU (Bell) 4 FG Interception vs. ND (Cousins) 2 Fumble Fumble vs. N. Colorado (Fowler) 2 Punt Interception vs. Wisconsin (Cousins) 1 TD Fumble vs. Wisconsin (Nichol) 2 FG Interception vs. Wisconsin (Cousins) 2 Punt Fumble vs. Illinois (Martin) 2 FG TOTAL: 10 turnovers for 23 points (5-for-10 scoring) MSU: +8 Turnover Margin, +41 Points off Turnovers Margin * TD occured on same play as turnover 2010 MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL: GAME 8 VS. NORTHWESTERN 13

14 MICHIGAN STATE DEPTH CHART (AS OF OCT. 18, 2010) SPARTAN OFFENSE SPARTAN DEFENSE X 2 MARK DELL (6-2, 199, Sr.) OR 7 KEITH NICHOL (6-2, 222, Jr.) 15 Donald Spencer (6-2, 200, R-Fr.) LT 59 D.J. YOUNG (6-5, 298, Sr.-5) 79 David Barrent (6-8, 308, R-Fr.) LG 67 JOEL FOREMAN (6-4, 310, Jr.) 68 Ethan Ruhland (6-5, 288, So.) C 66 JOHN STIPEK (6-5, 285, Sr.-5) 72 Nate Klatt (6-4, 292, R-Fr.) RG 62 CHRIS MCDONALD (6-5, 295, So.) 60 Micajah Reynolds (6-5, 295, R-Fr.) RT 77 J MICHAEL DEANE (6-5, 312, Sr.-5) 75 Jared McGaha (6-6, 300, Jr.) TE 83 CHARLIE GANTT (6-5, 260, Sr.-5) 88 Brian Linthicum (6-5, 238, Jr.) 84 Derek Hoebing (6-7, 258, R-Fr.) 48 Drew Stevens (6-4, 230, So.) Z 3 B.J. CUNNINGHAM (6-2, 220, Jr.) OR 82 KESHAWN MARTIN (5-11, 185, Jr.) 13 Bennie Fowler (6-1, 206, R-Fr.) QB 8 KIRK COUSINS (6-3, 202, Jr.) 10 Andrew Maxwell (6-3, 200, R-Fr.) FB 42 NICK BENDZUCK (6-2, 240, Sr.-5) 49 TyQuan Hammock (6-0, 255, R-Fr.) 86 Fred Smith (6-2, 240, R-So.) TB 4 EDWIN BAKER (5-9, 208, So.) OR 24 LE VEON BELL (6-2, 230, Fr.) OR 22 LARRY CAPER (5-11, 220, So.) LE 91 TYLER HOOVER (6-7, 260, So.) 57 Johnathan Strayhorn (6-0, 275, Jr.) OR 2 William Gholston (6-7, 250, Fr.) DT 99 JEREL WORTHY (6-3, 305, So.) 98 Anthony Rashad White (6-2, 320, So.) OR 97 Dan France (6-6, 296, R-Fr.) NT 96 KEVIN PICKELMAN (6-4, 285, Jr.) OR 93 BLAKE TREADWELL (6-3, 277, So.) RE 89 COLIN NEELY (6-1, 258, Sr.-5) OR 52 DENZEL DRONE (6-2, 250, R-Fr.) 87 Todd Anderson (6-2, 242, Jr.) OR 55 Corey Freeman (6-2, 240, So.) SAM 43 ERIC GORDON (6-0, 232, Sr.-5) 50 Steve Gardiner (6-1, 222, So.) MIKE 53 GREG JONES (6-1, 240, Sr.) 40 Max Bullough (6-3, 235, Fr.) STAR 10 CHRIS NORMAN (6-1, 220, So.) OR 36 JON MISCH (6-3, 207, Sr.-5) 28 Denicos Allen (5-10, 212, R-Fr.) FC 31 DARQUEZE DENNARD (5-11, 175, Fr.) 12 Dana Dixon (6-2, 173, R-Fr.) FS 39 TRENTON ROBINSON (5-10, 195, Jr.) 9 Isaiah Lewis (5-11, 191, Fr.) 26 Jesse Johnson (5-10, 186, Sr.-5) SS 11 MARCUS HYDE (6-0, 200, Sr.-5) 23 Jairus Jones (6-1, 208, R-Fr.) BC 5 JOHNNY ADAMS (5-11, 170, R-So.) 32 Mitchell White (6-1, 170, So.) SPARTAN SPECIAL TEAMS KO 17 KEVIN MUMA (6-0, 186, R-Fr.) 4 Dan Conroy (5-10, 185, So.) PK 4 DAN CONROY (5-10, 185, So.) 17 Kevin Muma (6-0, 186, R-Fr.) P 18 AARON BATES (6-0, 198, Sr.) 3 Mike Sadler (6-1, 185, Fr.) OR 20 Kyle Selden (6-5, 200, Jr.) SN 56 ALEX SHACKLETON (6-2, 240, Sr.-5) 66 John Stipek (6-5, 285, Sr.-5) HLD 18 AARON BATES (6-0, 198, Sr.) 8 Kirk Cousins (6-3, 202, Jr.) KR 82 KESHAWN MARTIN (5-11, 185, Jr.) 24 LE VEON BELL (6-2, 230, Fr.) 39 Trenton Robinson (5-10, 195, Jr.) 22 Larry Caper (5-11, 220, So.) PR 82 KESHAWN MARTIN (5-11, 185, Jr.) 2 Mark Dell (6-2, 199, Sr.) MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL: GAME 8 VS. NORTHWESTERN

15 STARTING LINEUPS/CAREER STARTS Career Starts by Position FB 42-Bendzuck (2) TB 4-Baker (8) 22-Caper (5) QB 8-Cousins (19) Z 3-Cunningham (25) 82-Martin (6) TE 83-Gantt (33) 88-Linthicum (11/16#) 85-Celek (6) RT 77-Deane (8) 75-McGaha (1) RG 62-McDonald (7) C 66-Stipek (10) LG 67-Foreman (30) LT 59-Young (18/22^) X 2-Dell (23) 7-Nichol (5*) FC 5-Adams (9) 31-Dennard (1) LE 52-Drone (4) 91-Hoover (4) DT 99-Worthy (18) NT 96-Pickelman (6) 93-Treadwell (3) RE 89-Neely (21) BC 29-C.L. Rucker (30) # Includes games started at Clemson, ^ Includes games started at Bowling Green, * Includes one start at quarterback in Double tight end set. $ Three receiver set. SAM 43-Gordon (43) FS 39-Robinson (13) 9-Lewis (1) MIKE 53-Jones (40) STAR 36-Misch (6) 10-Norman (6) SS 11-Hyde (15) 2010 OFFENSIVE GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS Game X LT LG C RG RT TE Z QB FB TB Western Michigan Dell Young Foreman Stipek McDonald Deane Gantt Martin Cousins Nichol$ Baker vs. Florida Atlantic Dell Young Foreman Stipek McDonald Deane Gantt Cunningham Cousins Celek+ Baker Notre Dame Nichol Young Foreman Stipek McDonald Deane Gantt Martin Cousins Bendzuck Baker Northern Colorado Cunningham Young Foreman Stipek McDonald Deane Gantt Linthicum+ Cousins Bendzuck Baker Wisconsin Nichol Young Foreman Stipek McDonald Deane Gantt Martin Cousins Linthicum+ Baker at Michigan Dell Young Foreman Stipek McDonald Deane Gantt Cunningham Cousins Linthicum+ Baker Illinois Dell Young Foreman Stipek McDonald Deane Gantt Martin Cousins Linthicum+ Baker at Northwestern at Iowa Minnesota Purdue at Penn State 2010 DEFENSIVE GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS Game LE DT NT RE SAM MIKE STAR FC FS SS BC Western Michigan Drone Worthy Pickelman Neely Gordon Jones Norman Adams Lewis Hyde C.L. Rucker vs. Florida Atlantic Drone Worthy Pickelman Neely Gordon Jones Norman Adams Robinson Hyde C.L. Rucker Notre Dame Hoover Worthy Pickelman Neely Gordon Jones Norman Adams Robinson Hyde C.L. Rucker Northern Colorado Drone Worthy Pickelman Neely Gordon Jones Misch Adams Robinson Hyde C.L. Rucker Wisconsin Hoover Worthy Treadwell Drone Gordon Jones Misch Adams Robinson Hyde C.L. Rucker at Michigan Hoover Worthy Treadwell Neely Gordon Jones Norman Adams Robinson Hyde C.L. Rucker Illinois Hoover Worthy Pickelman Neely Gordon Jones Norman Dennard Robinson Hyde Adams at Northwestern at Iowa Minnesota Purdue at Penn State 2010 MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL: GAME 8 VS. NORTHWESTERN 17

16 Johnny ADAMS 5 Edwin BAKER 4 CB SO. 1L AKRON, OHIO BUCHTEL RB SO. 1L HIGHLAND PARK, MICH. OAK PARK Talented third-year player has started every game this season at fi eld corner. Tied for second in the Big Ten with seven passes defended (three interceptions, four PBUs). Tied for fi rst in the Big Ten with three interceptions and is third on the team with fi ve pass break-ups. Has 13 passes defended (fi ve interceptions, eight PBUs) for his career. Has 24 tackles this season and 45 for his career. Recorded his third interception of the season and returned it 31 yards to set up a Spartan fi eld goal in MSU s 26-6 win over Illinois. Named Spartan Defensive Co-Player of the Week after tying his career high with six tackles and recording an interception at the goal line in win at No. 18 Michigan. Tallied two tackles and a pass break-up against No. 11 Wisconsin. Produced two tackles and a pass break-up vs. Northern Colorado. Recorded his fi rst interception of the season against Notre Dame, catching a Dayne Crist pass on the Spartan 6-yard line to prevent an Irish scoring drive; also had four tackles and a pass break-up in the game. Tallied fi ve stops against Florida Atlantic at Ford Field. Recorded fi ve tackles in season opener against Western Michigan, including a pass break-up. Granted a medical redshirt in 2009 after missing 10 games with a shoulder injury. Saw action in 12 games as a true freshman in 2008, recording 21 tackles, four pass break-ups and two interceptions. Tackles... 6, twice (last vs. Michigan, 10/9/10) Tackles for loss... 1, twice (last vs. Iowa, 10/4/08) Pass Break-up... 1, eight times (last vs. Wisconsin, 10/2/10) Interceptions... 1, fi ve times (last vs. Illinois, 10/16/10) Adams Career Statistics Year G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF / / / Totals 22/ Adams 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals Sophomore is listed as the starting running back on the depth chart. Ranks fi fth in the Big Ten and 23rd in the nation with his yard rushing average through seven games (706 total yards rushing). Averaging 6.7 yards per rush. Second on the team and seventh in the Big Ten with six rushing touchdowns. Accumulated 147 yards on the ground on a career-high 22 carries (6.7 avg.) in win at No. 18 Michigan, the sixth-highest total for a Spartan against the Wolverines; broke free for a 61-yard TD in the second quarter to give MSU a 7-3 lead; named Spartan Offensive Co-Player of the Week. Rushed for a team-high 87 yards on 18 carries (4.8 avg.) in win over No. 11 Wisconsin. Collected 59 rushing yards on 11 carries and scored on a 5-yard TD vs. Northern Colorado. Ran for 90 yards in overtime win against Notre Dame, including a 56-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Produced a career-high 183 yards on just 15 carries (12.2 avg.), including an 80-yard TD run, vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field; garnered Spartan Offensive Player of the Week honors and was also named the Running Back Performer of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards. Rushed for 117 yards on 17 carries (6.9 avg.) and two touchdowns vs. Western Michigan in the season opener; named Spartan Offensive Co-Player of the Week for his game against the Broncos. Ranked second on the team in rushing with 427 yards on 85 carries (5.0 avg.) and led team with 53.4 yards rushing per game in 2009 as a true freshman. Recorded a season-high 97 rushing yards on 12 carries (8.1 avg.), including a 46-yard touchdown run in the fi rst quarter, vs. Texas Tech in the Valero Alamo Bowl. Carries... 22, vs. Michigan (10/9/10) Rushing Yards , vs. Florida Atlantic (9/11/10) Rushing TDs... 2, vs. Western Michigan (9/4/10) Baker s Career Statistics - Rushing Year G/GS ATT YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG / / Career 15/ Baker s Career Statistics - Receiving Year REC. YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG Career Baker s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics - Rushing Opponent ATT YDS TD LG Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals

17 Aaron BATES 18 Le Veon BELL 24 P SR. 3L NEW CONCORD, OHIO JOHN GLENN Ray Guy Award candidate is in his fourth year as the starting punter; also serves as the team s holder. Elected a captain by his teammates, becoming the first punter in Michigan State s 114-year history to be named captain. Ranks among MSU s all-time leaders in punting yards (fourth with 9,526 yards), punts (fourth with 229) and punting average (seventh at 41.6). Second in punts (229) and third in punting yards (9,526) among active FBS punters. Has proved to be a valuable weapon in terms of changing fi eld position with his ball placement; has placed 74 of his 229 career punts (33 percent) inside the opponent s 20. Ranks second in the Big Ten and 11th in the nation with his 45.6-yard punting average. Averaged 50.0 yards on two punts, including a 60-yarder that was downed on the 1-yard line, against Illinois. Averaged 45.0 yards on four punts, including a career-long 69-yarder, while placing two punts inside the 20 in victory at No. 18 Michigan. Named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week following his performance in the overtime win against Notre Dame...threw the game-winning, 29-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Gantt in overtime on a fake fi eld goal...in addition, he averaged 45.4 yards on eight punts, including three kicks of 50-plus yards and two kicks downed inside the Irish 20-yard line. Booted a 57-yarder in his only punt against Florida Atlantic at Ford Field. Averaged 44.6 yards on seven punts against Western Michigan, including a 57-yarder. Ranked among the nation s top punters (No. 10) by Phil Steele s College Football Preview. Punts...10, vs. Florida Atlantic (9/13/08) Punting Yards , vs. Florida Atlantic (9/13/08) Punting Avg. (Min. 4) , vs. Ohio State (10/18/08) Punts Inside , three times (last vs. Central Michigan, 9/12/09) Longest Punt... 69, vs. Michigan (10/9/10) Bates Career Statistics Year G No. YDS. AVG. LG I Totals Bates 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent No. YDS AVG LG I20 Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals RB FR. HS REYNOLDSBURG, OHIO GROVEPORT MADISON True freshman receives a signifi cant amount of playing time and carries. Ranks sixth in the Big Ten and 45th in the nation in rushing (80.3 ypg.). Leads Big Ten and ranks third in rushing among true freshmen in the FBS. Averaging 6.9 yards per rush. Tied for fi fth in the Big Ten with eight rushing touchdowns. Also has six receptions for 74 yards (12.3 avg.). Ran for 78 yards on just seven carries (11.1 avg.) in win at No. 18 Michigan, including a career-long 41-yard TD. In his fi rst career Big Ten game vs. No. 11 Wisconsin, accounted for 102 all-purpose yards, including 75 rushing and 27 on a kick return...his longest rush of the game was a 23-yarder, which came on a fourth-and-1 play in Badger territory late in the second quarter and set up MSU s second TD. Rushed for a career-high three TDs vs. Northern Colorado; fi nished with 92 yards on 11 carries (8.4 avg.) and also had a 35-yard reception against the Bears to earn Spartan Offensive Co-Player of the Week honors. Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for the second time this season after collecting 114 yards rushing on 17 carries (6.7 avg.), including a 16-yard TD, in the overtime win against Notre Dame. Collected 49 yards on 10 carries, including a 9-yard touchdown, vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field. Ran for 141 yards on 10 carries (14.1 avg.) in his Spartan debut against Western Michigan, setting a school record for rushing yards by a true freshman in his fi rst collegiate game; also had a 75-yard run and two TD runs (18 yards and 2 yards). Named Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week and Spartan Offensive Co-Player of the Week for his effort against the Broncos; also earned honorable mention Running Back Performer of the Week accolades by the College Football Performance Awards. Enrolled early for the spring semester and participated in spring practice. Carries... 17, vs. Notre Dame (9/18/10) Rushing Yards , vs. Western Michigan (9/4/10) Rushing TDs... 3, vs. Northern Colorado (9/25/10) Kick Return... 27, vs. Wisconsin (10/2/10) Bell s Career Statistics - Rushing Year G/GS ATT YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG / Bell s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics - Rushing Opponent ATT YDS TD LG Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals Bell s Career Statistics - Receiving Year REC. YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG

18 Max BULLOUGH 40 Larry CAPER 22 True freshman sees time in the playing rotation at middle linebacker and on special teams. Has 12 tackles and one interception this season. Tallied two tackles, including a half sack for 4 yards, in win over Illinois. Compiled four tackles, including one for loss, and recorded his fi rst career interception and returned it 20 yards against Northern Colorado. Recorded two tackles in his collegiate debut against Western Michigan. Enrolled early for the spring semester and participated in spring practice. Tackles... 4, vs. Northern Colorado (9/25/10) Tackles for loss... 1, vs. Northern Colorado (9/25/10) Interception... 1, vs. Northern Colorado (9/25/10) LB FR. HS TRAVERSE CITY, MICH. ST. FRANCIS Bullough s Career Statistics Year G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF / Bullough s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals RB SO. 1L BATTLE CREEK, MICH. BATTLE CREEK CENTRAL Sophomore sees time at running back. Third on the team in rushing with 131 yards (26.2 ypg.); also has fi ve receptions for 82 yards (16.4 avg.) Named Spartan Offensive Player of the Week after leading the team with 37 rushing yards (5.3 avg.) against Illinois, including a 15-yard TD in the fourth quarter; also had a 12-yard reception. Ran for 34 yards on eight carries (4.2 avg.), including an 8-yard TD, in victory at No. 18 Michigan. Compiled 57 all-purpose yards in win over No. 11 Wisconsin; produced two key fi rst downs on third-and-long situations on MSU s fi nal TD drive in the fourth quarter, including a 35-yard reception and an 11-yard run; fi nished with 22 rushing yards (7.3 avg.). Rushed for 38 yards on nine carries (4.2 avg.) in win over Northern Colorado; also had two catches for 30 yards, including a 16-yard TD reception. Returned to action against Notre Dame; rushed for 0 net yards on three carries. Did not play against Western Michigan or Florida Atlantic (hand injury). True freshman led the team in rushing (468 yards), carries (120) and rushing touchdowns (6) in Carries... 16, twice (last vs. Northwestern, 10/17/09) Rushing Yards... 95, vs. Illinois (10/10/09) Rushing TDs... 2, twice (last vs. Michigan, 10/3/09) Receiving Yards... 44, vs. Illinois (10/10/09) Receptions... 2, twice (last vs. Northern Colorado, 9/25/10) Caper s Career Statistics - Rushing Year G/GS ATT YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG / / Totals 17/ Caper s Career Statistics - Receiving Year REC. YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG Totals Caper s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics - Rushing Opponent ATT YDS TD LG Western Michigan -DNP-INJURED- Florida Atlantic -DNP-INJURED- Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals Caper s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics - Receiving Opponent NO. YDS TD LG Western Michigan -DNP-INJURED- Florida Atlantic -DNP-INJURED- Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals

19 Dan CONROY 4 K SO. SQ WHEATON, ILL. WHEATON WARRENVILLE SOUTH Third-year player earned a scholarship at the beginning of the semester. Is in his fi rst year as the starting placekicker. Is a perfect 13-for-13 in field goals this season and 14-for-14 in his career, including five from 40-plus yards. His 14 consecutive field goals to start a career is the best in MSU history; it also ranks as the second-longest streak in MSU history overall (record: 15 by Brett Swenson in 2009). Leads Big Ten in fi eld-goal percentage (1.000) and is one of nine kickers in the FBS to have a perfect percentage (min. 5 attempts). Tied for fi rst in the Big Ten and third in the FBS in fi eld goals made (13). His 13 consecutive fi eld goals made to start the season is a school record (previous record: 10 by Paul Edinger in 1999). Ranks second in the Big Ten in scoring (9.6 points per game). Named National Placekicker of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards after recording career bests in points (14) and fi eld goals (four) against Illinois; also made two PATs; connected on fi eld goals from 37, 34, 32 and 18 yards out. Connected on both his fi eld-goal attempts (38 yards and 28 yards) and hit all four PATs in victory at No. 18 Michigan. Made both 36-yard fi eld-goal attempts and all four PATs in win over No. 11 Wisconsin. Named Spartan Special Teams Player of the Week after connecting on a 43-yard fi eld goal and all six PATs in win over Northern Colorado. Made all four PATs against Notre Dame. Named Big Ten Special Teams Co-Player of the Week after making all three fi eld-goal attempts vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field; connected from 44, 41 and 50 yards out and made all three PATs in scoring a career-high 12 points against the Owls. Also named Placekicker Performer of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards and one of three stars of the week by the Lou Groza Award for his showing vs. FAU. Connected on a 33-yard fi eld goal and made all fi ve PATs in the season opener vs. Western Michigan. Extra Points Made... 6, vs. Northern Colorado (9/25/10) Extra Points Att.... 6, vs. Northern Colorado (9/25/10) Field Goals Made... 4, vs. Illinois (10/16/10) Field Goals Att... 4, vs. Illinois (10/16/10) Points... 14, vs. Illinois (10/16/10) Field Goal... 50, vs. Florida Atlantic (9/11/10) Conroy s Career Stats Scoring PAT (Pct.) FG (Pct.) PTS LG (.000) 1-1 (1.000) (1.000) (1.000) Career (1.000) (1.000) FG Accuracy Total Career Conroy s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent PATs FGs LG PTS Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals Kirk COUSINS 8 QB JR. 2L HOLLAND, MICH. HOLLAND CHRISTIAN Fourth-year player was elected captain for the second straight season; last year, became only the second sophomore captain in Michigan State history. Is in his second season as the starting quarterback (12-7 record) after starting 12 games in Has completed 63 percent of his career passes (342-for-540) for 4,607 yards in 25 games, including 19 starts. Ranks among NCAA FBS active leaders in passing effi ciency (fi fth with rating) and completion percentage (10th at.633). Ranks seventh in MSU history in touchdown passes (32), eighth in passing yards (4,607) and ninth in completions (342). Has thrown for more than 200 yards in 13 games (tied for third in MSU history). One of 22 players named to the Allstate AFCA All-Good Works Team, the preeminent Community Service Award in college football. Has completed 66 percent of his passes (112-for-169) for 1,617 yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions this season. In the second halves of games, Cousins is completing 75 percent of his passes (46-of-61) for five TDs and one interception. Ranks third in the Big Ten and 11th nationally in passing effi ciency (163.4 rating). Ranks fi fth in the Big Ten in passing (231.0 yards per game) and TD passes (11); also ranks seventh in total offense (223.0 ypg.). Completed 13-of-24 passes for 201 yards, including a 48-yard TD to B.J. Cunningham, in win over Illinois. Became the fi rst Spartan quarterback in 43 years to beat Michigan twice in his career after completing 18-of-25 throws for 284 yards and a touchdown in leading MSU to a win at Michigan Stadium; named Spartan Offensive Co-Player of the Week. Tied his career high with three TD passes in win over No. 11 Wisconsin; passed for 269 yards against the Badgers, completing 20-of-29 throws; was 8-for-10 in the second half. Named honorable mention quarterback of the week by the College Football Performance Awards and also the Davey O Brien Award for his showing against Wisconsin. Named Spartan Offensive Co-Player of the Week after throwing an effi cient 16-for-20 with 290 yards and two touchdowns in win over Northern Colorado. Tied a career high with 23 completions on 33 attempts for 245 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in overtime win against Notre Dame; completed all 12 of his pass attempts in the second half vs. the Irish. Was 9-for-17 passing for 142 yards, including a 30-yard TD pass to B.J. Cunningham, in win over Florida Atlantic at Ford Field. Completed 13-of-21 passes for 186 yards and one touchdown in the season opener against Western Michigan. Pass Attempts... 35, twice (last vs. Minnesota, 10/31/09) Pass Completions... 23, twice (last vs. Notre Dame, 9/18/10) Passing Yards , vs. Western Michigan (11/7/09) Passing TDs... 3, twice (last vs. Purdue, 11/14/09) Rushing Yards... 75, vs. Michigan (10/3/09)

20 Cousins Career Stats Year G/GS COMP ATT INT PCT YDS YPG TD LG / / / Totals 25/ Cousins 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent COMP ATT INT PCT YDS TD LG Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals Cunningham s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent NO. YDS TD LG Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals J Michael DEANE 77 B.J. CUNNINGHAM WR JR. 2L WESTERVILLE, OHIO WESTERVILLE SOUTH 3 Fourth-year player listed as one of the starting wide receivers on the depth chart. Ranks tied for 14th in MSU history in catches (114) and 20th in receiving yards (1,507) in 32 career games; also has eight career TDs. Leads team with four touchdown catches and 25 receptions. Second on the team with 338 receiving yards. Eighteen of his 25 receptions (72 percent) have resulted in either a touchdown or a fi rst down. Led team with 83 receiving yards on three catches, including a 48-yard TD, against Illinois. Caught fi ve passes for 40 yards in victory at No. 18 Michigan. Hauled in three receptions for 25 yards in win over No. 11 Wisconsin; on a fourth-andgoal play late in the fourth quarter, caught a TD pass to put MSU up Had four catches for 43 yards in win over Northern Colorado. Named Spartan Offensive Co-Player of the Week after tying career high with seven receptions for a career-high 101 yards, including a 24-yard touchdown pass, in overtime win against Notre Dame. Caught two passes for 35 yards in win over Florida Atlantic at Ford Field, including a 30-yard touchdown reception. Team s second-leading receiver with career highs in receptions (48), receiving yards (641) and touchdowns (four) as a sophomore in RT SR.-5 1L TORONTO, ONTARIO NEWTONBROOK SECONDARY Fifth-year senior is in his fi rst year as the starting right tackle. Helps anchor a line that ranks fourth in the Big Ten and 26th in the nation in rushing with ypg. Named Spartan Offensive Lineman of the Week after helping the Spartans rush for 297 yards against Western Michigan in the season opener. Has seen action in 11 career games with eight starts, including all seven games in Catches...7, twice (last vs. Notre Dame, 9/18/10) Receiving Yards , vs. Notre Dame (9/18/10) TD Catches... 1, eight times (last vs. Illinois, 10/16/10) Cunningham s Career Statistics Year G/GS REC. YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG / / / Totals 32/ ,

21 Mark DELL 2 Darqueze DENNARD 31 WR SR. 3L FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. HARRISON Fourth-year player will see his share of playing time at split end. Three-year letterman ranks 12th in MSU history with 1,759 receiving yards (16.9 avg.) and 20th with 104 career receptions; also has eight career TDs. Has appeared in 41 career games with 23 starts to his credit. Leads the team in receiving yards (411) and is third on the team in receptions (22). Ranks ninth in the Big Ten in receiving yards per game (58.7 ypg.) Eighteen of his 22 catches (82 percent) have resulted in either a touchdown or a first down. Caught three passes for 55 yards in win over Illinois. Led MSU with 93 receiving yards on just three catches (31.0 avg.), including a 41-yard touchdown, in the Spartans victory at No. 18 Michigan. Was named Spartan Offensive Co-Player of the Week after recording a game-high six receptions for 91 yards and a touchdown in win over No. 11 Wisconsin. Tallied two receptions for 65 yards in win over Northern Colorado, including a 55-yard catch. Caught six passes for 81 yards in season opener against Western Michigan. Catches...9, vs. California (8/30/08) Receiving Yards , vs. California (8/30/08) TD Catches... 1, eight times (last vs. Michigan, 10/9/10) Dell s Career Statistics Year G/GS REC. YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG / / / / Totals 41/ , Dell s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent NO. YDS TD LG Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals True freshman has appeared in fi ve games and has recorded seven tackles. Started at cornerback against Illinois due to suspension of starter Chris L. Rucker; responded by forcing a fumble he then recovered; also had fi ve tackles, including one for a 2-yard loss; named Spartan Defensive Attack Force Co-Player of the Week for his performance against the Illini. Tackles... 5, vs. Illinois (10/16/10) Tackle for loss... 1, vs. Illinois (10/16/10) CB FR. HS DRY BRANCH, GA. TWIGGS COUNTY Dennard s Career Statistics Year G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF / Dennard s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan -DNP- Florida Atlantic -DNP- Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals Denzel DRONE 52 DE FR. RS PLANT CITY, FLA. PLANT CITY Second-year player sees signifi cant playing time at defensive end. Has started four games and has nine tackles for the season. Produced two tackles, including a forced fumble and a 22-yard sack on the same play, in the win over No. 11 Wisconsin. Collected two stops each vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field and against Notre Dame. In his collegiate debut against Western Michigan, recorded one tackle. Tackles... 2, three times (last vs. Wisconsin, 10/2/10) Sack... 1, vs. Wisconsin (10/2/10) Drone s Career Statistics Year G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF /

22 Drone s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals Joel FOREMAN Fourth-year player is in his third year as the starting left guard. Two-year letterman has played in 32 career games, including 30 starts at left guard. Helps anchor a line that ranks fourth in the Big Ten and 26th in the nation in rushing with ypg. Named to the Rivals.com midseason All-America first team. Ranked No. 6 offensive lineman in the country by Rivals.com. Named Spartan Offensive Co-Lineman of the Week for his role in leading MSU past No. 11 Wisconsin; the Spartans rushed for 175 yards against the Badgers. Earned Spartan Offensive Lineman of the Week honors after MSU rushed for 203 yards in the overtime win against Notre Dame. Named game captain against Florida Atlantic. Preseason fi rst-team All-Big Ten selection by the Sporting News. Charlie GANTT 67 OG JR. I 2L HIGHLAND, MICH. MILFORD 83 TE SR.-5 I 3L FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. BROTHER RICE Named to the All-Sophomore Team by CollegeFootballNews.com in Fifth-year senior is in his third season as the starting tight end. Solid run-blocker who has displayed the ability to go down fi eld and make plays in the passing game. Three-year letterman has played in 37 career games, including 33 consecutive starts at tight end. Has 49 career catches for 790 yards and eight touchdowns. Named to the John Mackey Award Midseason Watch List (nation s top tight end). Has eight catches for 140 yards and two touchdowns in Hauled in three receptions for 43 yards, including a 1-yard TD catch, in win over No. 11 Wisconsin. Scored the game-winning touchdown, a 29-yard reception from Aaron Bates on a fake fi eld goal in overtime, to defeat Notre Dame. Had two catches for 49 yards in the season opener against Western Michigan. Gantt s Career Statistics Year G/GS NO. YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG / / / / Totals 37/ Gantt s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent NO. YDS TD LG Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals True freshman listed as a back-up at rush end; has eight tackles and four quarterback hurries this season. Tallied two tackles, including a half sack for 2 yards, and also broke up a pass in win against Illinois. Recorded two tackles in win over No. 11 Wisconsin. Registered two quarterback hurries against Northern Colorado. Compiled three stops vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field. In his collegiate debut against Western Michigan, recorded one tackle and one quarterback hurry. Tackles... 3, vs. Florida Atlantic (9/11/10) William GHOLSTON DE FR. I HS DETROIT, MICH. SOUTHEASTERN Gholston s Career Statistics Year G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF / Gholston s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals Catches...3, four times (last vs. Wisconsin, 10/2/10) Receiving Yards... 92, vs. Indiana (9/27/08) TD Catches... 1, eight times (last vs. Wisconsin, 10/2/10)

23 Eric GORDON 43 Tyler HOOVER 91 LB SR.-5 I 3L TRAVERSE CITY, MICH. TRAVERSE CITY WEST Fifth-year senior has started 43 of 45 career games at linebacker, including 34 consecutive starting assignments (tied for team high along with Greg Jones). Ranks 18th among active players in the FBS and second in the Big Ten with 285 career tackles; that mark also ranks tied for 20th in school history. Also has 26.0 career tackles for loss, tied for 16th in school history, and 8.5 career sacks. Ranked tied for 16th in the Big Ten with 46 tackles this season (6.6 avg.). Recorded six tackles, including for a 3-yard loss, in victory against Illinois. Compiled six tackles, including one for a 4-yard loss, in victory at No. 18 Michigan. Produced six tackles and a pass break-up in win over No. 11 Wisconsin. Recorded fi ve tackles against Notre Dame, but left the game in the fi rst half with an injury. Tied for team high with 11 tackles, including 1.5 for losses (5 yards) and a 4-yard sack, against Florida Atlantic at Ford Field. Recorded eight tackles in the season opener against Western Michigan. Ranked among the nation s top outside linebackers (No. 24) by Phil Steele s College Football Preview. Tackles... 14, vs. Northwestern (10/17/09) Tackles for loss vs. Ohio State (10/18/08) Sacks... 1, fi ve times (last vs. Florida Atlantic, 9/11/10) Pass Break-ups... 2, vs. Notre Dame (9/20/08) Gordon s Career Statistics Year G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF / / / / Totals 45/ DE SO. I 1L NOVI, MICH. NOVI Third-year player is the starter at rush end; has four starts this season. Has recorded 15 tackles on the season. Named Spartan Defensive Player of the Week vs. Illinois after recording a career-high nine tackles, including a 7-yard sack; also had two quarterback hurries and a pass break-up against the Illini. Compiled two stops in victory at No. 18 Michigan. Broke up a pass and had a tackle in overtime win vs. Notre Dame. Recovered a fumble and recorded a tackle in the season opener against Western Michigan. Saw action in all 13 games as a defensive end in 2009, collecting 13 tackles. Tackles... 9, vs. Illinois (10/16/10) Hoover s Career Statistics Year G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF / / / Totals 22/ Hoover s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals Gordon s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals

24 Marcus HYDE 11 Greg JONES 53 S SR.-5 I 3L FOSTORIA, OHIO FOSTORIA Fifth-year senior is the starter at strong safety. Has 126 career tackles in 43 games, including 15 starts. Tied for second in the Big Ten with seven passes defended (two interceptions, five pass break-ups). Ranks second on the team with 47 tackles; also second on the team with fi ve pass break-ups. Recorded 10 tackles and ran an interception back 30 yards in win against Illinois. Named Spartan Defensive Co-Player of the Week after tying for team lead with seven tackles while also breaking up a pass in victory at No. 18 Michigan. Compiled fi ve tackles in win over No. 11 Wisconsin. Tied for team lead with six tackles and a pass break-up against Northern Colorado. Produced a career-high 11 tackles, had a pass break-up, and recovered a fumble in the overtime win against Notre Dame. Had a career-high two pass break-ups and also tallied three tackles vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field. Recorded his second career interception and returned it 10 yards in the season opener against Western Michigan; also produced fi ve tackles against the Broncos. Tackles... 11, vs. Notre Dame (9/18/10) Interception... 1, three times (last vs. Illinois, 10/16/10) Pass Break-ups... 2, vs. Florida Atlantic (9/11/10) Hyde s Career Statistics Year G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF / / / / Totals 43/ Hyde s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals LB SR. I 3L CINCINNATI, OHIO ARCHBISHOP MOELLER FIRST-TEAM MIDSEASON ALL-AMERICAN (RIVALS.COM; COLLEGEFOOTBALL NEWS.COM) PRESEASON BIG TEN DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR RANKED TOP PLAYER IN THE NATION (COLLEGEFOOTBALLNEWS.COM) RANKED TOP LINEBACKER IN THE NATION (RIVALS.COM) CONSENSUS 2009 FIRST-TEAM ALL-AMERICAN 2009 BIG TEN DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR (MEDIA) RANKS SECOND AMONG ACTIVE FBS PLAYERS WITH 419 CAREER TACKLES Ranks among MSU s all-time leaders in tackles for loss (third with 41.5), tackles (fourth with 419) and sacks (tied for sixth with 16.5). Has posted double-digit tackles in 18 of his last 27 games. Has led team or tied for team lead in tackles in 27 of the last 33 games. Has started 40 of 46 career games, including 34 consecutive starts (tied for team high along with Eric Gordon). Has produced double-fi gure tackle games 20 times in his career. Ranks third overall in the Big Ten and leads team with 60 tackles (8.6 avg.). Second on the team with 5.0 tackles for loss (15 yards). Tied for fi rst in Big Ten with three forced fumbles. Named a first-team midseason All-American by Rivals.com and CollegeFootball News.com; also named top linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com. Named Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week and also the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after recording 14 tackles and a pass break-up against Illinois. Tallied fi ve tackles in victory at No. 18 Michigan. Recorded three tackles for loss (7 yards) and tied for team lead with eight tackles in win over No. 11 Wisconsin; named Spartan Defensive Player of the Week and also honorable mention Linebacker of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards. Named Big Ten Defensive Co-Player of the Week after recording two interceptions, the fi rst of his career, along with four tackles and a forced fumble against Northern Colorado. Recorded nine tackles, including a 6-yard sack, in overtime win vs. Notre Dame. Tied for team lead with 11 tackles vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field; in addition, forced a fumble and collected a 2-yard tackle for loss. Led team with nine tackles in season opener against Western Michigan; also forced a fumble and recorded a pass break-up. Named to preseason watch lists for six national awards: Bednarik, Butkus, Lombardi, Nagurski, Lott Trophy and Walter Camp Player of the Year. Named Big Ten s Hardest Hitter for the second year in a year by Sporting News. Tackles... 15, three times (last vs. Penn State, 11/21/09) Tackles for loss , vs. Penn State (10/18/08) Sacks... 2, vs. Northwestern (10/17/09) Interceptions... 2, vs. Northern Colorado (9/25/10) Jones Career Statistics Year G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF / / / / Totals 46/

25 Jones 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals Brian LINTHICUM TE JR. I 1L CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. CLEMSON 88 Third-year player fi gures to see his share of playing time at tight end. Very athletic player who has the ability to make plays down fi eld. Has 11 catches for 140 yards this season (12.7 avg.). Hauled in two receptions for 14 yards against Illinois. Had a career-long 34-yard reception in victory at No. 18 Michigan. Caught two passes for 11 yards in win over No. 11 Wisconsin. Collected a career-high 63 receiving yards on three catches, including a 24-yard TD, in win over Northern Colorado. Caught two passes for 13 yards in season opener against Western Michigan. Sat out spring practice with a knee injury. Appeared in 12 games in 2009, catching 20 passes for 266 yards and two TDs. Catches... 4, vs. Western Michigan (11/7/09) Receiving Yards... 63, vs. Northern Colorado (9/25/10) TD Catches... 1, six times (last vs. Northern Colorado, 9/25/10) Linthicum s Career Statistics Year G/GS REC YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG 2007* 13/ DNP / / Totals 32/ * at Clemson Linthicum s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent NO. YDS TD LG Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals Keshawn MARTIN 82 WR JR. I 2L INKSTER, MICH. JOHN GLENN Explosive playmaker is listed as one of the starters at Z receiver; also is the starting kick and punt returner. Named to the watch list for the Paul Hornung Award, which is awarded to the nation s most versatile player. Ranks fi rst in the Big Ten and ninth nationally in punt returns (15.9 avg.). Ranks fi fth in the Big Ten and 41st nationally in all-purpose yards (128.6 avg.). Second on the team with 23 receptions and third with 297 receiving yards. Has been involved in a touchdown five different ways in his career: receiving (6 in his career), rushing (1 vs. Minnesota 2009), passing (1 vs. Notre Dame 2009), punt return (1 vs. Wisconsin 2010) and kick return (1 vs. Minnesota 2009); one of only two active players in the FBS to accomplish that feat. Over the past three seasons, Martin leads the team with 44 plays of 20-plus yards and 13 plays of 40-plus yards. Ranks ninth in MSU history in kick return yards (1,017) and 12th in punt return yards (364). Compiled 123 all-purpose yards in victory at No. 18 Michigan, including a team-high six catches for 69 yards. Named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time in his career and also the National Punt Returner of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards after compiling 190 all-purpose yards in win over No. 11 Wisconsin, including a 74-yard punt return for a touchdown; it marked MSU s fi rst punt return for a TD since Totaled 124 all-purpose yards (41 kick return, 36 receiving, 35 punt return, 12 rushing) against Northern Colorado. Named Spartan Offensive Co-Player of the Week after hauling in a career-high eight catches for 96 yards, including a 6-yard TD reception, in overtime win against Notre Dame. Collected more than 200 all-purpose yards (89 kick return, 62 punt return, 53 receiving) vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field; his career-long 47-yard punt return set up MSU s fi rst TD of the game. Rushed for 43 yards on two carries (21.5 avg.) in the season opener against Western Michigan. Was the only player in the FBS in 2009 who scored touchdowns of 80 or more yards three different ways (93-yard kick return vs. Minnesota; 91-yard reception vs. Wisconsin; 84-yard run vs. Minnesota). Catches... 8, vs. Notre Dame (9/18/10) Receiving Yards , vs. Wisconsin (9/26/09) TD Catches... 2, vs. Wisconsin (9/26/09) Carries... 4, vs. Western Michigan (11/7/09) Rushing Yards... 84, vs. Minnesota (10/31/09) Kickoff Return Yards. 176, vs. Minnesota (10/31/09) Kickoff Return... 93, vs. Minnesota (10/31/09) Punt Return Yards... 83, vs. Wisconsin (10/2/10) Punt Return... 74, vs. Wisconsin (10/2/10) All-Purpose Yards , vs. Minnesota (10/31/09) Martin s Career Statistics - Receiving Year G/GS REC. YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG / / / Totals 30/

26 Martin s Career Statistics - Rushing Year ATT YDS. AVG. TD LG YPG Totals Martin s Career Statistics - Kick Returns Year ATT YDS. AVG. TD LG Totals Martin s Career Statistics - Punt Returns Year ATT YDS. AVG. TD LG Totals Martin s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics - Receiving Opponent NO. YDS TD LG Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals Martin s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics - Kick Returns Opponent NO. YDS AVG. LG Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals Martin s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics - Punt Returns Opponent NO. YDS AVG. LG Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals Martin s Big Plays - Plus-40 Yards or more (13) 2010 (4) Yards Type Opponent 74* Punt Return Wisconsin 47 Punt Return Florida Atlantic 46 Kick Return Florida Atlantic 42 Reception (Cousins) Florida Atlantic 2009 (8) Yards Type Opponent 93* Kick Return Minnesota 91* Reception (Nichol) Wisconsin 85 Kick Return Purdue 84* Rush Minnesota 71* Reception (Nichol) Penn State 48* Reception (Cousins) Texas Tech 48* Reception (Cousins) Western Michigan 45 Rush Purdue 2008 (1) Yards Type Opponent 42 Reception (Hoyer) Northwestern * Touchdown Martin s Touchdowns (10) Yards Type Opponent 30 Pass (to White) Notre Dame Reception (Nichol) Wisconsin Reception (Nichol) Wisconsin Kick Return Minnesota Rush Minnesota Reception (Cousins) Western Michigan Reception (Nichol) Penn State Reception (Cousins) Texas Tech 2010 (Alamo Bowl) 6 Reception (Cousins) Notre Dame Punt Return Wisconsin 2010 Chris McDONALD RG SO. I 1L STERLING HEIGHTS, MICH. HENRY FORD II 62 Third-year player is in his fi rst year as the starting right guard. Has appeared in 11 career games overall with seven starts this season. Helps anchor a line that ranks fourth in the Big Ten and 26th in the nation in rushing with ypg. Made his fi rst career start at right guard in the season opener vs. Western Michigan; recorded three pancake blocks against the Broncos. Appeared in four games in 2009, primarily on special teams, to earn his fi rst letter.

27 Jon MISCH 36 Kevin MUMA 17 LB SR.-5 I 3L WATERFORD, MICH. ORCHARD LAKE ST. MARY S Fifth-year senior is a probable starter at star linebacker, along with Chris Norman. Has appeared in 39 career games with 69 tackles. Has 19 tackles this season, including 1.5 for losses (2 yards). Recorded two tackles, including one for a loss, in start against No. 11 Wisconsin. Compiled four tackles in start against Northern Colorado. Recorded four tackles against Notre Dame. Tallied three stops and recovered a fumble in the fourth quarter to preserve MSU s win over Florida Atlantic at Ford Field. Recorded three tackles in the season opener against Western Michigan. Tackles... 9, vs. UAB (9/1/07) Tackles for loss... 1, vs. Wisconsin (10/2/10) Sacks , vs. Bowling Green (9/8/07) Misch s Career Statistics Year G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF / / / / Totals 39/ Misch s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals K R-FR. I RS TROY, MICH. TROY Second-year player is in his fi rst-year handling the kickoff duties. Named National Kickoff Specialist of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards after averaging 68.6 yards on seven kickoffs against Illinois, including four touchbacks. Muma s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics - Kickoffs Opponent NO. YDS AVG. TB OB Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals Colin NEELY 89 DE SR.-5 I 3L BETHLEHEM, PA. FREEDOM Fifth-year senior is in his second season as a starting defensive end. Has appeared in 33 career games, including 21 starts, with 57 tackles and 15.5 tackles for loss. Leads team and ranks tied for seventh in the Big Ten with six tackles for loss (32 yards); also tied for team lead with 1.5 sacks (11 yards). His 16 tackles are second among Spartan defensive linemen. Recorded three tackles, including two for losses (11 yards), against Illinois. Did not play against No. 11 Wisconsin (injured). Compiled three tackles, forced a fumble and broke up a pass in win over Northern Colorado. Named Spartan Defensive Player of the Week after collecting a career-high three tackles for loss (16 yards) and fi ve tackles overall against Florida Atlantic at Ford Field. Recorded three tackles, including a 5-yard sack, in the season opener against Western Michigan. Did not participate in contact drills in spring practice (shoulder). Tackles... 6, vs. California (8/30/08) Tackles for loss , vs. Florida Atlantic (9/11/10) Sacks... 1, three times (last vs. Western Michigan, 9/4/10) Neely s Career Statistics Year G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF / / / / Totals 33/

28 Neely s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconson -DNP-INJURED- Michigan Illinois Totals Keith NICHOL Third-year player is listed as one of the starting wide receivers on the depth chart. Made the transition from quarterback to wide receiver during Alamo Bowl practice and continued to take reps with the fi rst team throughout the spring. Has 10 catches for 154 yards (15.4 avg.) this season. A physical player who is an excellent blocker. Had two catches for 14 yards against Illinois. Caught a career-long 42-yard reception in victory at No. 18 Michigan. Hauled in three catches for 30 yards in win over No. 11 Wisconsin. Had one reception for 34 yards against Northern Colorado. Caught two passes for 32 yards, including his fi rst career TD reception, a 20-yard grab, in the season opener against Western Michigan. Completed 49-of-91 passes (.538) for 764 yards, seven TDs and three interceptions as a quarterback in Catches... 3, vs. Wisconsin (10/2/10) Receiving Yards... 42, vs. Michigan (10/9/10) TD Catches... 1, twice (last vs. Western Michigan, 9/4/10) Nichol s Career Statistics - Receiving Year G/GS REC. YDS. AVG. TD LG / / Totals 17/ WR JR. I 1L LOWELL, MICH. LOWELL Chris NORMAN Second-year player is one of the probable starters at star linebacker. Has 51 career tackles in 20 career games. Tied for fi fth on the team with 40 tackles (5.7 avg.) this season. Has started fi ve games this season and six in his career. Recorded four tackles against Illinois. Named Spartan Defensive Co-Player of the Week for his role in the victory at No. 18 Michigan, which included seven tackles. Excellent all-around game in overtime win vs. Notre Dame as he forced a fumble, recovered another fumble, and tallied eight tackles. Recorded a career-high 10 tackles playing in his hometown at Ford Field against Florida Atlantic. Had eight tackles in season opener against Western Michigan. Appeared in 13 games and compiled 11 tackles as a true freshman in 2009; only start came at Notre Dame. Tackles... 10, vs. Florida Atlantic (9/11/10) 10 LB SO. I 1L DETROIT, MICH. RENAISSANCE Norman s Career Statistics Year G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF / / Totals 20/ Norman s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals Nichol s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics - Receiving Opponent NO. YDS TD LG Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals

29 Kevin PICKELMAN 96 Trenton ROBINSON 39 NT JR. I 2L MARSHALL, MICH. MARSHALL Fourth-year player listed as a probable starter at nose tackle. Has collected 45 career tackles in 31 career games. Has compiled 20 tackles, including 1.5 for losses, in six games (fi ve starts) this season. Compiled a career-high eight tackles in win against Illinois. Recorded two tackles and was named the Spartan Defensive Attack Force Player of the Week for his role in the victory at No. 18 Michigan. Did not play against No. 11 Wisconsin (injured). Named game captain against Northern Colorado; collected three tackles vs. the Bears. Picked up two tackles, including a half sack for 5 yards, vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field. Recorded three tackles, including one for a 1-yard loss, in the season opener against Western Michigan. Tackles... 8, vs. Illinois (10/16/10) Tackles for loss , twice (last vs. Western Michigan, 9/4/10) Sacks , twice (last vs. Florida Atlantic, 9/11/10) Pickelman s Career Statistics Year G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF / / / Totals 31/ Pickelman s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin -DNP-INJURED- Michigan Illinois Totals S JR. I 2L BAY CITY, MICH. BAY CITY CENTRAL Third-year player is the starter at free safety. Has appeared in 26 career games, including 13 starts, with 119 career tackles. Leads Big Ten and is tied for second nationally with nine passes defended (three interceptions, six pass break-ups). Tied for third on the team with 46 tackles and tied for Big Ten lead with six PBUs. Posted eight stops and returned an interception 15 yards in win against Illinois. Named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after recording seven tackles, a pass break-up, and an interception in the end zone in the victory at No. 18 Michigan. Tied for team lead with eight tackles and also broke up a pass in win over No. 11 Wisconsin. Produced fi ve tackles, recorded an interception and broke up a pass against Northern Colorado. Tallied fi ve tackles and a pass break-up in overtime win against Notre Dame. Tied career high with two pass break-ups and also had fi ve tackles vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field. Recorded eight tackles against Western Michigan in the season opener. Tackles... 14, vs. Purdue (11/14/09) Pass Break-Ups... 2, twice (last vs. Florida Atlantic, 9/11/10) Interception... 1, four times (last vs. Illinois, 10/16/10) Robinson s Career Statistics Year G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF / / / Totals 26/ Robinson s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals

30 Chris L. RUCKER 29 John STIPEK 66 CB SR. I 3L WARREN, OHIO WARREN G. HARDING Most experienced member of the secondary has played in 37 games, including 30 starts at cornerback. Suspended for the Illinois game for violating team rules. Career numbers include 167 tackles and 21 passes defended (fi ve interceptions, 16 pass break-ups). Tied for fifth on the team with 40 tackles, including three for losses (20 yards). Tied for third on the team with four pass break-ups. Recorded an interception in the fourth quarter and also had three tackles in victory at No. 18 Michigan; had three total interceptions in his career against the Wolverines. Tallied seven tackles and a pass break-up in win over No. 11 Wisconsin. Tied for team lead with six tackles against Northern Colorado. Named Spartan Defensive Player of the Week for his excellent all-around game in the overtime win vs. Notre Dame, recording a career-high 12 tackles while also tying his career high with two pass break-ups...also had one tackle for loss (1 yard) and forced a fumble against the Irish. Recorded fi ve tackles, including one for an 11-yard loss, in the win over Florida Atlantic at Ford Field. Compiled seven tackles, including one for an 8-yard loss, and a pass break-up in the season opener against Western Michigan. Tackles... 12, vs. Notre Dame (9/18/10) Tackles for Loss , twice (last vs. Iowa, 10/4/08) Interceptions... 1, fi ve times (last vs. Michigan, 10/10/10) Pass Break-ups... 2, three times (last vs. Notre Dame, 9/18/10) Rucker s Career Statistics Year G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF / / / / Totals 37/ Rucker s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois -DNP-SUSPENDED- Totals C SR.-5 I 2L MACOMB TOWNSHIP, MICH. DAKOTA Fifth-year senior is in his fi rst year as the starting center; has started all seven games this season. Has seen action in 20 career games, including 10 starts at center. Helps anchor a line that ranks fourth in the Big Ten and 26th in the nation in rushing with ypg. Named Spartan Offensive Lineman of the Week against Northern Colorado. Started three games at center last year in place of injured starter Joel Nitchman and saw action in eight games overall. Converted defensive lineman made the transition to offense during the 2007 season. Johnathan STRAYHORN DE JR. I 2L DETROIT, MICH. OAK PARK 57 Fourth-year player earned a scholarship prior to the season; sees time on the defensive front. Has appeared in 26 career games with 37 career tackles. Tied for lead among Spartan defensive linemen with 20 tackles this season. Tied his career high with fi ve tackles, including a career-best 1.5 sacks (8 yards), in win against Illinois. Recorded two stops in victory at No. 18 Michigan. Tallied three tackles in win over No. 11 Wisconsin. Compiled three tackles and a quarterback hurry vs. Northern Colorado. Recorded a career-high fi ve tackles and forced a fumble against Notre Dame. Tackles...5, twice (last vs. Illinois, 10/16/10) Tackles for loss , vs. Illinois (10/16/10) Sacks , twice (last vs. Illinois, 10/10/09) Strayhorn s Career Statistics Year G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF / / / Totals 26/ Strayhorn s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals

31 Blake TREADWELL 93 Anthony Rashad WHITE 98 NT SO. I 1L EAST LANSING, MICH. EAST LANSING Second-year player is listed as a probable starter at nose tackle. Has seen action in fi ve games this season, including two starts, after missing the fi rst two games with a lower leg injury. Has seven tackles this season. Compiled two stops in victory at No. 18 Michigan. Recorded three tackles in win over No. 11 Wisconsin. Tackles...4, vs. Minnesota (10/31/09) Tackles for loss , vs. Minnesota (10/31/09) Sacks , vs. Minnesota (10/31/09) Treadwell s Career Statistics Year G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF / / Totals 14/ Treadwell s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan -DNP-INJURED- Florida Atlantic -DNP-INJURED- Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals DT SO. I JC BATTLE CREEK, MICH. FORT SCOTT (KAN.) CC First-year player will see time on the defensive front. Signed a letter of intent in February and has three years of eligibility remaining (threefor-three). Has 11 tackles this season. Collected two stops in win at No. 18 Michigan. Produced three tackles against Northern Colorado. Tallied two stops, including a half tackle for loss, vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field. Recorded three tackles and a pass break-up in his Spartan debut in the season opener against Western Michigan. Tackles...3, twice (last vs. Northern Colorado, 9/25/10) White s Career Statistics Year G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF / White s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals

32 Jerel WORTHY 99 D.J. YOUNG 59 DT SO. I 1L HUBER HEIGHTS, OHIO WAYNE Powerful third-year player is in his second year as the starting defensive tackle. Has 16 tackles overall this season, including 2.5 for losses and 1.5 sacks. Has 11.5 tackles for loss (46 yards) and six sacks (34 yards) in his career. Recorded three tackles, including a half sack for two yards, against Illinois. Sacked Denard Robinson for a 9-yard loss and had three tackles overall in victory at No. 18 Michigan; also was named the Spartan Special Teams Player of the Week after blocking a fi eld goal to end the fi rst half. Produced three tackles in win over No. 11 Wisconsin. Recorded two tackles and a pass break-up against Notre Dame. Tallied two stops vs. Florida Atlantic at Ford Field. Recorded three tackles in the season opener against Western Michigan, including one for a 4-yard loss; also had a pass break-up. Earned Freshman All-America honors in 2009 after recording 37 tackles, including nine for loss and 4.5 sacks. LT SR.-5 I 1L LANSING, MICH. BOWLING GREEN Fifth-year senior is in his second year as a starter on the offensive line; made the switch from right tackle to left tackle during spring practice. Has started 18 consecutive games on the offensive line, including all seven games at left tackle this season. Helps anchor a line that ranks fourth in the Big Ten and 26th in the nation in rushing with ypg. Named Spartan Offensive Co-Lineman of the Week for his role in leading MSU past No. 11 Wisconsin; the Spartans rushed for 175 yards against the Badgers. Started the last 11 games of 2009 at right tackle. Converted defensive lineman is a transfer from Bowling Green and fi rst started practicing with the Spartans in the spring of Tackles... 4, three times (last vs. Penn State, 11/21/09) Tackles for loss... 2, vs. Iowa (10/24/09) Sacks , vs. Central Michigan (9/5/09) Pass break-ups... 2, vs. Wisconsin (9/26/09) Worthy s Career Statistics Year G/GS UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF / / Totals 20/ Worthy s 2010 Game-by-Game Statistics Opponent UT AT TM TFL SACKS INT PBU FR FF Western Michigan Florida Atlantic Notre Dame Northern Colorado Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Totals