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Michigan State offensive lineman Kevin Jarvis is expected to miss 6-7 weeks with an undisclosed injury. Coach Mark Dantonio didn't disclose the specifics of the injury. He said Jarvis isn't lost for the season, but he has been removed from the depth chart after starting the first three games this season at left tackle. Senior Tyler Higby is now listed as the starting left tackle for Saturday's game at Northwestern. The Spartans have also been without senior tackle Cole Chewins, who has dealt with back issues. Dantonio said Chewins and tackle AJ Arcuri are day-to-day. Neither is listed on the offensive line depth chart. - AP College Football

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OG Kevin Jarvis, Michigan State
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09/07/19 - Darrell Stewart Jr., rSr/2020, Michigan State, 6-0, 212 (DS#57 WR) + More +

Darrell Stewart had 10 catches for 185 yards, and No. 19 Michigan State's maligned offense scored touchdowns on its first three drives on the way to a 51-17 win over Western Michigan on Saturday night that gave coach Mark Dantonio a share of the school record for victories. Dantonio won his 109th game for the Spartans, matching Duffy Daugherty's mark. Michigan State (2-0) looked a lot sharper on offense than in its opener against Tulsa. Brian Lewerke threw for 314 yards and three touchdowns, and Elijah Collins had 192 yards on 17 carries.

Dantonio called his team out during the week for its uneven performance in the opener, and the Spartans appeared to get the message. On the first offensive play, Lewerke found an open Stewart for a 33-yard gain. Michigan State opened the scoring on a 2-yard pass from Lewerke to Matt Dotson after only 94 seconds. La'Darius Jefferson added a 2-yard touchdown run, and Stewart scored on a 42-yard reception later in the first quarter to make it 21-0. WMU (1-1) scored in the second quarter on a 14-yard pass from Jon Wassink to Giovanni Ricci, but the Broncos were down 31-7 at halftime. - AP College Football

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WR Darrell Stewart Jr., Michigan State
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09/03/19 - Anthony Russo, rSr/2022, Michigan State, 6-3, 239 (DS#26 QB) + More +

WEEK 1 AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL: Anthony Russo, Temple, Jr., QB,...Completed 32 of 41 passes for 409 yards and four touchdowns in a 56-12 win against Bucknell. - American Athletic Conference Football

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QB Anthony Russo, Michigan State
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09/02/19 - Kenny Willekes, Sr/2020, Michigan State, 6-3, 264 (DS#16 DE) + More +

WEEK 1 BIG TEN DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Kenny Willekes, Michigan State, Sr., DE, Rockford, Mich./NorthPointe Christian,...Scored the first touchdown of his career with a fumble recovery in the end zone in Michigan State's victory over Tulsa...Tallied 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries in the contest...Led the Spartans with seven tackles to help Michigan State set a school record by holding Tulsa to -73 rushing yards...Receives his first career Defensive Player of the Week honor...Last Michigan State Defensive Player of the Week: Josiah Scott (Nov. 26, 2018). - Big Ten Football

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DE Kenny Willekes, Michigan State
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08/31/19 - Kenny Willekes, Sr/2020, Michigan State, 6-3, 264 (DS#16 DE) + More +

WEEK 1 WALTER CAMP NATIONAL FBS DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: KENNY WILLEKES, MICHIGAN STATE, Senior, Defensive End, Rockford, MI/NorthPointe Christian,...Kenny Willekes had two tackles for loss, recovered two fumbles and had one quarterback sack as 18th-ranked Michigan State opened the 2019 season with a 28-7 victory over Tulsa. Willekes recovered one of his fumbles in the end zone for his first career defensive touchdown and added six assisted tackles as the Spartans held the Golden Hurricane to minus-73 yards rushing for the game. Notes: Kenny Willekes is the fifth Michigan State player to earn Walter Camp National Player of the Week honors since 2004, and the first since former Spartan linebacker Jon Reshke (Nov. 22, 2015). - The Walter Camp Football Foundation

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DE Kenny Willekes, Michigan State
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08/30/19 - Kenny Willekes, Sr/2020, Michigan State, 6-3, 264 (DS#16 DE) + More +

Raequan Williams knocked the ball out, and Kenny Willekes recovered it in the end zone. When Michigan State's defensive linemen are playing like this, the Spartans' offense has plenty of margin for error. Willekes recovered two fumbles, including one for a touchdown, and No. 18 Michigan State manhandled Tulsa 28-7 on Friday night. Willekes, back on the field after breaking his leg in last season's Redbox Bowl, was part of a swarming Michigan State defense that held the Golden Hurricane to minus-73 yards rushing.

The touchdown by Willekes came after he and Williams sacked Zach Smith near the goal line. The ball came free, and Willekes came up with it to put Michigan State up 22-0. "Thank you Raequan for my first touchdown," Willekes said. "It speaks to how, I think, the chemistry on our defense, how much work we put in this offseason - you see how dominant we are when we play together, we all do our job." The Spartans (1-0) still had their problems offensively, but that made little difference on this night. - AP College Football

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DE Kenny Willekes, Michigan State
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08/13/19 - Matt Coghlin, rSr/2022, Michigan State, 5-09, 191 (DS#19 K) + More +

2019 PRESEASON PHIL STEELE/DRAFT SCOUT FBS P5 THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICAN: Matt Coghlin, Michigan State, Jr.,...A 2018 Lou Groza Award semifinalist and first-team All-Big Ten selection by the media, Coghlin ranked among the Big Ten leaders in field goals made (tied for second with 18), field-goal percentage (tied for fourth at .818) and scoring (ninth at 6.5 ppg). He made 18 of his 22 field-goal attempts in 2018 (5-of-5 from 20-29 yards; 9-of-10 from 30-39 yards; 4-of-5 from 40-49 yards; 0-2 from 50-plus yards). - Michigan State Football

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K Matt Coghlin, Michigan State
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08/13/19 - Kenny Willekes, Sr/2020, Michigan State, 6-3, 264 (DS#16 DE) + More +

2019 PRESEASON PHIL STEELE/DRAFT SCOUT FBS P5 FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICAN: Kenny Willekes, Michigan State, Sr.,...Willekes, who entered the program as a walk-on linebacker for the 2015 season, has emerged as one of the top pass rushers in the nation. Unfortunately, he suffered a broken fibula in the Redbox Bowl against Oregon, but he will be fully recovered in time for the 2019 season. A 6-foot-4, 260-pound native of Rockford, Michigan, Willekes collected a league-best 20.5 tackles for loss in 2018, good for second most in a Spartan single season and eighth most in the FBS in 2018. - Michigan State Football

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DE Kenny Willekes, Michigan State
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08/13/19 - Joe Bachie, Sr/2020, Michigan State, 6-1, 230 (DS#9 ILB) + More +

2019 PRESEASON PHIL STEELE/DRAFT SCOUT FBS P5 FIRST TEAM ALL-AMERICAN: Joe Bachie, Michigan State, Sr.,...In 32 career games, Bachie has 214 tackles, 19.0 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, four interceptions, seven pass break-ups, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He previously was named to the Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List in May. - Michigan State Football

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ILB Joe Bachie, Michigan State
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08/11/19 - Harold Joiner III, rSr/2024, Michigan State, 6-3, 219 (DS#70 OLB) + More +

Gus Malzahn perked up when he mentioned the name of one of Auburn's running back options this fall. It was back in July at SEC Media Days, and Malzahn was meeting with the local media in a suite at the Wynfrey in Hoover shortly before he took the stage in the main room. That's when he brought up "the Harold Joiner factor." "His skillset is unique," Malzahn said. "And it's different."

The former four-star Mountain Brook prospect was a non-factor as a true freshman last season, when he redshirted while appearing in just two games and finished the season with three carries for 9 yards and a touchdown. Malzahn hopes to establish a bigger role for him this fall as the Tigers try to reestablish their presence on the ground following a disappointing and uncharacteristic season running the ball in 2018. "Harold Joiner will, I really believe, be a big part of what our plans are," Malzahn said. "He's very unique from the standpoint that he can do a lot of different things. We will have a specific plan for him during fall camp and this season. His versatility gives us a lot of freedom." - Birmingham News

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OLB Harold Joiner III, Michigan State
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08/05/19 - Ryan Armour, rSr/2020, Michigan State, 6-0, 240 (DS#999 LS) + More +

2019 PRESEASON INAUGURAL PATRICK MANNELLY LONG SNAPPER AWARD WATCH LIST: Ryan Armour, Michigan State,...Fourth-year long snapper enters his second season as the starter in 2019...joined the team as a walk on in spring practice in 2016...was awarded a scholarship during MSU’s bye week in 2018...Started at long snapper all 13 games to earn his first letter in 2018. - Michigan State Football

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LS Ryan Armour, Michigan State
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07/27/19 - Kenny Willekes, Sr/2020, Michigan State, 6-3, 264 (DS#16 DE) + More +

2019 PRESEASON WALTER CAMP PLAYER OF YEAR PLAYERS TO WATCH: Kenny Willekes, DL, Senior, Michigan State,...A 2018 Walter Camp Second-Team All-American, Willekes continues to add to his preseason Watch List collection, which also includes the Nagurski Award (top defensive player of the year) and Bednarik Award (top defensive player in college football). Willekes, who entered the program as a walk-on linebacker for the 2015 season, has emerged as one of the top pass rushers in the nation. Unfortunately, he suffered a broken fibula in the Redbox Bowl against Oregon, but he will be fully recovered in time for the 2019 season.

A 6-foot-4, 260-pound native of Rockford, Michigan, Willekes collected a league-best 20.5 tackles for loss in 2018, good for second most in a Spartan single season and eighth most in the FBS in 2018. He also led the Spartans with 8.5 sacks, which ranked tied for fifth in the Big Ten. He registered a career-high 78 tackles to rank first among all defensive lineman in the nation, including a career-high 13 against Ohio State on Nov. 10. - Michigan State Football

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DE Kenny Willekes, Michigan State
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07/26/19 - Connor Heyward, rSr/2022, Michigan State, 5-11, 237 (DS#2 FB) + More +

2019 PRESEASON PAUL HORNUNG AWARD WATCH LIST: Connor Heyward, Michigan State,...A 2018 Hornung Award Finalist, Heyward led the Spartans in rushing last season as a sophomore (118 carries for 529 yards), rushing touchdowns (5), kick returns (13 for 287 yards) and all-purpose yards (1,065). He also ranked third on the team in scoring (30 points; five TDs) and receptions (32 for 249 yards). His 32 receptions were the most by a Spartan running back since Le'Veon Bell (32 in 2012). Heyward, who took over the kick returner job midway through his freshman season in 2017, also led the Spartans with 287 kick return yards on 13 returns (22.1 avg.) in 2018. - Michigan State Football

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FB Connor Heyward, Michigan State
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07/25/19 - Kenny Willekes, Sr/2020, Michigan State, 6-3, 264 (DS#16 DE) + More +

2019 PRESEASON BRONKO NAGURSKI TROPHY WATCH LIST: DE Kenny Willekes, Michigan State,...Willekes collected a league-best 20.5 tackles for loss in 2018, good for second most in a Spartan single season and eighth most in the FBS in 2018. He also led the Spartans with 8.5 sacks, which ranked tied for fifth in the Big Ten. - Michigan State Football

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DE Kenny Willekes, Michigan State
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07/25/19 - Joe Bachie, Sr/2020, Michigan State, 6-1, 230 (DS#9 ILB) + More +

2019 PRESEASON BRONKO NAGURSKI TROPHY WATCH LIST: LB Joe Bachie, Michigan State,...Bachie, who has started 26 consecutive games at middle linebacker, has been named to numerous preseason All-America lists, including first-team recognition from Athlon Sports and Phil Steele. The Spartan senior linebacker also earned Preseason All-Big Ten accolades and named to the Butkus Award and Bednarik Award Watch Lists. - Michigan State Football

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ILB Joe Bachie, Michigan State
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