2009 Michigan State Spartans football | |
Alamo Bowl, vs. Texas Tech, L 31–41 | |
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Conference | Big Ten Conference |
2009 record | 6–7 (4–4 Big Ten) |
Head coach | Mark Dantonio (3rd season) |
Offensive coordinator | Don Treadwell (3rd season) |
Defensive coordinator | Pat Narduzzi (3rd season) |
Home stadium | Spartan Stadium (c. 75,005 natural grass) |
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#5/5 Ohio State † | 7 | – | 1 | 11 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
#7/7 Iowa ‡ | 6 | – | 2 | 11 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
#9/8 Penn State | 0* | – | 2 | 0* | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
#16/16 Wisconsin | 5 | – | 3 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Northwestern | 5 | – | 3 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan State | 4 | – | 4 | 6 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Purdue | 4 | – | 4 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota | 3 | – | 5 | 6 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois | 2 | – | 6 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan | 1 | – | 7 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana | 1 | – | 7 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
† – BCS representative as champion ‡ – BCS at-large representative
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The 2009 Michigan State Spartans football team competed on behalf of the Michigan State University in the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Spartans were coached by Mark Dantonio, who was in his third season with the Spartans. Michigan State played their home games in Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan.
Previous season
Recruiting class
Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
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Denicos Allen LB |
Hamilton, Ohio | Hamilton (OH) | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | 205 lb (93 kg) | 4.56 | Oct 7, 2008 |
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Edwin Baker RB |
Oak Park, Michigan | Oak Park (MI) | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 4.40 | Feb 26, 2008 |
Scout:File:4 stars.svg.png Rivals:File:4 stars.svg.png ESPN grade: 81 | ||||||
David Barrent OT |
West Des Moines, Iowa | Valley (IA) | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) | 285 lb (129 kg) | -- | Jul 29, 2008 |
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Larry Caper RB |
Battle Creek, Michigan | Battle Creek Central (MI) | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | 220 lb (100 kg) | 4.55 | Mar 6, 2008 |
Scout:File:4 stars.svg.png Rivals:File:4 stars.svg.png ESPN grade: 80 | ||||||
Henry Conway OT |
Shaker Heights, Ohio | Shaker Heights (OH) | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) | 300 lb (140 kg) | 5.10 | Jan 21, 2008 |
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Dana Dixon WR |
Detroit, Michigan | Renaissance (MI) | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 4.55 | Jun 20, 2008 |
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Denzel Drone LB |
Plant City, Florida | Plant City (FL) | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | 225 lb (102 kg) | 4.65 | Jan 25, 2009 |
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Bennie Fowler WR |
Beverly Hills, Michigan | Detroit County Day (MI) | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 4.4 | Jul 12, 2008 |
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Dan France OT |
North Royalton, Ohio | North Royalton (OH) | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) | 270 lb (120 kg) | 4.9 | Aug 3, 2008 |
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Corey Freeman DE |
University Heights, Ohio | Cleveland Heights (OH) | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | 235 lb (107 kg) | 4.55 | Feb 4, 2009 |
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Jeremy Gainer LB |
Livonia, Michigan | Clarenceville (MI) | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | 210 lb (95 kg) | 4.50 | Dec 18, 2008 |
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Tyquan Hammock LB |
Fort Wayne, Indiana | Bishop Luers (IN) | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | 215 lb (98 kg) | 4.7 | Jul 22, 2008 |
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Derek Hoebing TE |
Vermilion, Ohio | Vermilion (OH) | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) | 245 lb (111 kg) | 4.9 | Jul 13, 2008 |
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Jairus Jones S |
Tampa, Florida | Wharton (FL) | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | 205 lb (93 kg) | 4.60 | Jan 31, 2009 |
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Nate Klatt C |
Canal Fulton, Ohio | Northwest (OH) | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | 280 lb (130 kg) | 5.4 | Jul 7, 2008 |
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Andrew Maxwell QB |
Midland, Michigan | Midland (MI) | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 4.9 | Mar 2, 2008 |
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Kevin Muma K |
Troy, Michigan | Troy (MI) | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | 175 lb (79 kg) | -- | Jan 19, 2009 |
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Chris Norman LB |
Detroit, Michigan | Renaissance (MI) | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | 220 lb (100 kg) | 4.60 | Feb 5, 2009 |
Scout:File:4 stars.svg.png Rivals:File:4 stars.svg.png ESPN grade: 79 | ||||||
Micajah Reynolds OG |
Lansing, Michigan | J.W. Sexton (MI) | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | 317 lb (144 kg) | 5.10 | Jun 24, 2008 |
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Dion Sims TE |
Orchard Lake, Michigan | St. Mary's Prep (OH) | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | 230 lb (100 kg) | 4.60 | Jan 13, 2008 |
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Donald Spencer WR |
Ypsilanti, Michigan | Ypsilanti (MI) | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | 192 lb (87 kg) | 4.5 | Feb 23, 2008 |
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Blake Treadwell C |
East Lansing, Michigan | East Lansing (MI) | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | 273 lb (124 kg) | 4.90 | Mar 16, 2008 |
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Patrick White WR |
Pickerington, Ohio | Pickerington (OH) | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | 171 lb (78 kg) | 4.4 | Jun 8, 2008 |
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Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 37 Rivals: 17 | ||||||
Note: In many cases, Scout and Rivals may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, an average of the two was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources:
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Season
This season saw the Spartans schedule a Division I FCS opponent (Montana State) for the first time since the NCAA split Division I football in 1978. This left Notre Dame, UCLA, USC, and Washington as the only Division I FBS teams to never have played a lower-division opponent since the split.[1]
Regular season
Date | Time | Opponent# | Rank# | Site | TV | Result | Attendance | |
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September 5* | 12:00 PM[2] | Montana State | Spartan Stadium • East Lansing, MI | BTN[2] | W 44–3 | 74,518[3] | ||
September 12* | 12:00 PM[2] | Central Michigan | Spartan Stadium • East Lansing, Michigan | ESPN2[2] | L 27–29 | 76,221[4] | ||
September 19* | 3:30 PM[5] | at Notre Dame | Notre Dame Stadium • Notre Dame, IN (Megaphone Trophy) | NBC[5] | L 30–33 | 80,795[6] | ||
September 26 | 12:00 PM | at Wisconsin | Camp Randall Stadium • Madison, WI | ESPN | L 30–38 | 80,123[7] | ||
October 3 | 12:00 PM | #22 Michigan | Spartan Stadium • East Lansing, MI (Paul Bunyan Trophy) | BTN | W 26–20 OT | 78,629[8] | ||
October 10 | 12:00 PM | at Illinois | Memorial Stadium • Champaign, IL | BTN | W 24–14 | 62,870[9] | ||
October 17† | 12:00 PM[10] | Northwestern | Spartan Stadium • East Lansing, MI | ESPN2 | W 24–14 | 71,726[11] | ||
October 24 | 7:00 PM[12] | #6 Iowa | Spartan Stadium • East Lansing, MI | BTN[12] | L 13–15 | 74,411[13] | ||
October 31 | 8:00 PM[12] | at Minnesota | TCF Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, MN | BTN[12] | L 34–42 | 50,805[14] | ||
November 7* | 12:00 PM | Western Michigan | Spartan Stadium • East Lansing, MI | BTN | W 49–14 | 73,910[15] | ||
November 14 | 12:00 PM | at Purdue | Ross–Ade Stadium • West Lafayette, IN | ESPN | W 40–37 | 48,408[16] | ||
November 21 | 3:30 PM | #14 Penn State | Spartan Stadium • East Lansing, MI (Land Grant Trophy) | ABC | L 14–42 | 73,771[17] | ||
January 2* | 8:00 PM | vs. Texas Tech | Alamodome • San Antonio, TX (Alamo Bowl) | ESPN | L 31–41 | 64,757[18] | ||
*Non-Conference Game. †Homecoming. #Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time. |
Regular season
Montana State
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Overall Record | Last Meeting | Result |
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0-0 | First meeting | - |
Central Michigan
Overall Record | Last Meeting | Result |
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4-2 | 2004 | MSU, 24-7 |
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Notre Dame
Overall Record | Last Meeting | Result |
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27-44-1 | 2008 | MSU, 23-7 |
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Wisconsin
Overall Record | Last Meeting | Result |
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27-20 | 2008 | MSU, 25-24 |
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Michigan
Overall Record | Last Meeting | Result |
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29-67-5 | 2008 | MSU, 35-21 |
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Michigan came into the game 4-0 (1-0 Big Ten) and ranked #22, looking to reclaim the Paul Bunyan trophy after losing to MSU the previous year. Michigan State dominated the first 55 minutes of regulation, building a 20-6 lead. Michigan rallied with two TDs in the final minutes to send the game to OT, but MSU quickly intercepted a pass and running back Larry Caper rushed 23 yards through multiple tackles for the game-winning score.
Illinois
Overall Record | Last Meeting | Result |
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23-17-2 | 2006 | Illinois, 23-20 |
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Northwestern
Overall Record | Last Meeting | Result |
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33-16 | 2008 | MSU, 37-20 |
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Iowa
Overall Record | Last Meeting | Result |
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18-20-2 | 2008 | MSU, 16-13 |
Final Seconds: With 2 seconds remaining in the game, on 4th and Goal from the Michigan State 7 and a half yard line, Iowa QB Ricky Stanzi snapped the ball and passed the ball to Iowa WR Marvin McNutt into the end zone as the time expired to win the game.
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Minnesota
Overall Record | Last Meeting | Result |
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25-16 | 2006 | UM, 31-18 |
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Western Michigan
Overall Record | Last Meeting | Result |
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8-2 | 2003 | MSU, 26-21 |
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Purdue
Overall Record | Last Meeting | Result |
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30-29-3 | 2008 | MSU, 21-7 |
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Penn State
Overall Record | Last Meeting | Result |
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12-13-1 | 2008 | PSU, 49-18 |
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Alamo Bowl
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2010 NFL Draft
Only one Spartan was selected in the 2010 NFL Draft. However, wide receiver Blair White signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent.
Player | Round | Pick | Position | NFL Team |
Jeremy Ware | 7 | 215 | Cornerback | Oakland Raiders |
See also
References
- ↑ Huguenin, Mike (February 23, 2009). "Even the SEC's best are not looking good". Rivals.com. Archived from the original on July 31, 2009. http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=915586. Retrieved February 23, 2009.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Kickoff Times Set For Montana State, CMU". Michigan State Sports Information. June 24, 2009. Archived from the original on July 31, 2009. http://www.webcitation.org/5igy7VaQy. Retrieved June 24, 2009.
- ↑ "Montana State vs. Michigan State - Football 2009". Archived from the original on September 8, 2009. http://www.webcitation.org/5jdPKp6Vk. Retrieved September 6, 2009.
- ↑ "Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Michigan State Spartans Box Score". ESPN.com. http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=292550127. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Notre Dame Announces Kickoff Times For 2009 Home Football Schedule". Notre Dame Sports Information. February 14, 2009. Archived from the original on February 19, 2009. http://web.archive.org/web/20090219053424/http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/021409aab.html. Retrieved February 17, 2009.
- ↑ "Michigan State Spartans vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Box Score". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on April 13, 2010. http://web.archive.org/web/20100413130745/http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=292620087. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ↑ "Michigan State Spartans vs. Wisconsin Badgers Box Score". ESPN.com. http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=292690275. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ↑ "Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans Box Score". ESPN.com. http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=292760127. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ↑ "Michigan State Spartans vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Box Score". ESPN.com. http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=292830356. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ↑ "MSU homecoming game against Northwestern at noon". The Detroit News. June 5, 2009. Archived from the original on July 31, 2009. http://detnews.com/article/20090605/SPORTS0202/906050418/1132/sports0202/MSU-homecoming-game-against-Northwestern-at-noon. Retrieved June 5, 2009.
- ↑ "Northwestern Wildcats vs. Michigan State Spartans Box Score". ESPN.com. http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=292900127. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 "Spartan Football Schedule Features Two Prime-Time TV Games". Michigan State Sports Information. April 15, 2009. http://msuspartans.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/041509aaa.html. Retrieved April 15, 2009.
- ↑ "Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans". ESPN.com. http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=292970127. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ↑ "Michigan State Spartans vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Box Score". ESPN.com. http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293040135. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ↑ "Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan State Spartans Box Score". ESPN.com. http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293110127. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ↑ "Michigan State Spartans vs. Purdue Boilermakers Box Score". ESPN.com. http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293182509. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ↑ "Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan State Spartans Box Score". ESPN.com. http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293250127. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ↑ "Michigan State Spartans vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Box Score". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2010. http://web.archive.org/web/20100307082105/http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=300022641. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
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