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per MLive.com:
Each week, we'll take an inside look at Michigan State's upcoming opponent by gathering all the information and links you need to get to know the opposition.
The Spartans play their second straight road game at 8 p.m. ET Saturday against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium.
THE FACTS
Location: Minneapolis
Colors: Maroon and Gold
Last meeting: 2013, 14-3 Michigan State win
All-time series: Michigan State leads, 29-17
Coach: P.J. Fleck (3-2 in first year at Minnesota)
TV/radio: BTN, Spartan Sports Network (WJR-AM 760 Detroit; WJIM-AM 1240/WMMQ-FM 94.9 Lansing)
BY THE NUMBERS
25 - Second-half points given up by Minnesota in a 31-17 loss to Purdue on Saturday. After going up 14-6 at halftime, the Gophers were outscored 25-3 in the second half in their second straight loss.
4 - Touchdowns this year of 60 or more yards by Minnesota
37 - Career touchdowns for Minnesota running backs Shannon Brooks and Rodney Smith, both juniors.
23 - Wins in his last 28 games as a head coach for P.J. Fleck, dating back to his tenure as Western Michigan's coach. The only college football coach with more wins in that stretch is Alabama's Nick Saban.
http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2017/10/up_next_minnesota_has_lost_two.html
Go Gophers!!
Each week, we'll take an inside look at Michigan State's upcoming opponent by gathering all the information and links you need to get to know the opposition.
The Spartans play their second straight road game at 8 p.m. ET Saturday against Minnesota at TCF Bank Stadium.
THE FACTS
Location: Minneapolis
Colors: Maroon and Gold
Last meeting: 2013, 14-3 Michigan State win
All-time series: Michigan State leads, 29-17
Coach: P.J. Fleck (3-2 in first year at Minnesota)
TV/radio: BTN, Spartan Sports Network (WJR-AM 760 Detroit; WJIM-AM 1240/WMMQ-FM 94.9 Lansing)
BY THE NUMBERS
25 - Second-half points given up by Minnesota in a 31-17 loss to Purdue on Saturday. After going up 14-6 at halftime, the Gophers were outscored 25-3 in the second half in their second straight loss.
4 - Touchdowns this year of 60 or more yards by Minnesota
37 - Career touchdowns for Minnesota running backs Shannon Brooks and Rodney Smith, both juniors.
23 - Wins in his last 28 games as a head coach for P.J. Fleck, dating back to his tenure as Western Michigan's coach. The only college football coach with more wins in that stretch is Alabama's Nick Saban.
http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2017/10/up_next_minnesota_has_lost_two.html
Go Gophers!!