Michigan State football at Minnesota
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Michigan State is back on the road and once again looking to snap a losing streak. The Spartans (3-5, 0-5 Big Ten) have dropped five straight and play at Minnesota (5-3, 3-2) on Saturday (3:30 p.m. ET, BTN).
Michigan State (3-5 overall, 0-5 Big Ten) is ready to take on Minnesota (5-3, 3-2) in Minneapolis on Saturday. The Spartans have lost five straight overall, all by double digits, and have lost each of their last seven road contests. This is a chance for the Golden Gophers to move to 6-0 at home this season.
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Michigan State (3-5 overall, 0-5 Big Ten) is set to go against Minnesota (5-3, 3-2) on Saturday in what will certainly be a test of the Spartans' will, as they are coming off a loss to rival Michigan. Kickoff is set for 3:31 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on the Big Ten Network.
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The Spartans have lost five straight games and will look to get their first conference victory of the year in a road game at Minnesota on Saturday. Michigan State has lost each of its last five games by double digits, and now sit at 3-5 overall and 0-5 in Big Ten play.
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