Michigan State @ Minnesota

Big Ten title chase still hot in second-to-last weekend of conference action
Five teams maintain hopes of claiming the league crown

Nov. 11, 2005

Michigan State (5-4, 2-4 Big Ten) at Minnesota (3-3, 6-3 Big Ten)
11:00 a.m. CT - ESPN Plus
Metrodome - Minneapolis, Minn.

Michigan State makes its second road trip in as many weeks when the team travels to Minnesota on Saturday. After starting the season 4-0, the Spartans are still looking to notch a sixth victory to make them eligible for a bowl invitation. Despite a 28-21 setback at Purdue last weekend, the Spartans' potent offense maintained the Conference lead in total offense. Led by quarterback Drew Stanton, the Spartans are averaging 512 yards per game, and Stanton's passing efficiency ranks fifth in the nation.

The squad will get another boost from the return of three key offensive components. Missing from the lineup in recent weeks with an ankle injury, senior left tackle Stefon Wheeler returns to the line in hopes of offering Stanton added protection. Stanon will also have veteran targets downfield when senior wide receivers Kyle Brown and Matt Trannon return. here is the link to the rest of the bigten matchups