The Wiz of Odds

Jim Delany: Wow

Yes, the Big Ten was established in 1896, but that didn't stop commissioner Jim Delany from saying, "You can't have one of the greatest championship games in your inaugural year without complimenting Michigan State."

Michigan State's Hail Mary

Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins rolls out and connects with Keith Nichol on the final play of Saturday night's game against Wisconsin, giving the Spartans a dramatic 37-31 victory.

After the jump are two videos shot from the stands.

Michigan State Cheap Shots

Update: Gholston has been suspended for Saturday's game against Wisconsin.

William Gholston and his Michigan State teammates were busy piling up the penalties in Saturday's game against rival Michigan, totaling an Oakland Raider-like 13 for 124 yards. In the clip above, Gholston dives on the pile late before grabbing Denard Robinson's facemask and giving it a good twist.

Yet Another Sign the End Times Are Near

Michigan State not only allowed Michael "The Situation" Sorrentinio on campus, it granted the "Jersey Shore" personality's request to get on the field during Saturday's game and pose for a picture with Spartan basketball coach Tom Izzo and his wife, Lupe. Thanks to the SportsGrid.

Michigan State

The good news for Michigan State is that Kirk Cousins returns as starting quarterback. But can the Spartans match their 11-win season of 2010? Outside of the health issues surrounding coach Mark Dantonio and lopsided losses to Iowa and Alabama, nearly everything clicked last season for Michigan State. The schedule is challenging, with games at Notre Dame, Ohio State, Nebraska and Iowa. Rival Michigan and Wisconsin — a team the Spartans beat, 34-24, last season — come to East Lansing. Getting back to 11 victories won't be easy.

Click the image to enlarge. Thanks to Bill and Bernie.

It's Only Cheating If You Get Caught

Michigan State's daring fake field that resulted in the game-winning touchdown pass should not have counted because the play clock had expired. The YouTubers have been busy breaking this one down, so here are a couple of looks at the play.

It was announced Sunday that Michigan State's Mark Dantonio, 54, suffered a heart attack after the game. He underwent a cardiac catheterization procedure and is expected to make a full recovery. Offensive coordinator Don Treadwell will take over lead coaching duties for the team while Dantonio recovers. There is not a timetable for Dantonio's return.