2013 SPARTAN FOOTBALL GAME NOTES UPDATED MSU RECORD BOOK SEASON RECORDS RUSHING YARDS 1. Lorenzo White (1985) 2. Le’Veon Bell (2012) 3. Javon Ringer (2008) 4. Lorenzo White (1987) 5. Blake Ezor (1988) 6. Eric Allen (1971) 7. Javon Ringer (2007) 8. T.J. Duckett (2001) 9. Tico Duckett (1990) 10. T.J. Duckett (2000) 11. Jeremy Langford (2013)
2,066 1,793 1,637 1,572 1,496 1,494 1,447 1,420 1,394 1,353 1,338
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 1. Javon Ringer (2008) 2. Jehuu Caulcrick (2007) 3. Blake Ezor (1989) 4. Eric Allen (1971) 5. Jeremy Langford (2013) Scott Greene (1995) Lorenzo White (1985)
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PASSING YARDS 1. Jeff Smoker (2003) 2. Kirk Cousins (2011) 3. Drew Stanton (2005) 4. Kirk Cousins (2010) 5. Brian Hoyer (2007) 6. Kirk Cousins (2009) 7. Andrew Maxwell (2012) 8. Bill Burke (1998) 9. Dave Yarema (1986) 10. Jeff Smoker (2001) 11. Connor Cook (2013)
3,395 3,316 3,077 2,825 2,725 2,680 2,606 2,595 2.581 2,579 2,423
PASSING TOUCHDOWNS 1. Kirk Cousins (2011) 2. Drew Stanton (2005) 3. Jeff Smoker (2003) Jeff Smoker (2001) 5. Connor Cook (2013) Kirk Cousins (2010) Brian Hoyer (2007) Bill Burke (1999) Ed Smith (1978)
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TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS 1. Javon Ringer (2008) 2. Jehuu Caulcrick (2007) 3. Blake Ezor (1989) 4. Jeremy Langford (2013) Sedrick Irvin (1998) Scott Greene (1995) Eric Allen (1971)
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167.4 ypg.). The Spartans have been ranked No. 1 in the nation in total defense for 13 consecutive weeks. He recorded three tackles, two pass break-ups and forced a fumble in Michigan State’s 34-24 win over No. 2 Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game. The Spartans limited the Buckeyes to 25 total yards in the fourth quarter, including zero passing yards, as MSU rallied from a 24-20 deficit to claim a BCS berth in the Rose Bowl. On Senior Day against Minnesota in his last appearance at Spartan Stadium, Dennard tied his career high with nine tackles and also broke up a pass. He recorded a career-best nine tackles and an interception in MSU’s 30-6 victory at Northwestern, as the Spartans claimed the Big Ten Legends Division title for the second time in three seasons. It marked Dennard’s personal best fourth interception of the season and 10th of his career. MSU’s defense pitched a shutout in the second half against the Wildcats while allowing just seven first downs and 95 total yards. Dennard produced an impressive all-around effort in the win over No. 23 Michigan, as MSU held the Wolverines out of the end zone for the second consecutive season. He picked off a Devin Gardner pass at the 3-yard line in the fourth quarter, and the Spartans proceeded to march 97 yards on an eight-play touchdown drive to seal the 29-6 victory. Dennard also forced a fumble and collected four tackles against the Wolverines. He posted seven tackles in Michigan State’s 14-0 victory over Purdue, including a half tackle for loss (1 yard). MSU’s defense recorded its first shutout since 2011 (44-0 over Florida Atlantic) and its first against a Big Ten opponent since 1999 (34-0 at Northwestern). Dennard totaled five tackles, a quarterback hurry and a pass break-up in MSU’s 42-28 Homecoming win over Indiana, as the Spartans limited IU to season lows in passing offense (259 yards) and total offense (351). The Hoosiers entered the game ranked ninth in the nation in total offense (535.0 ypg.) and 10th in passing offense (346.0 ypg.). Dennard was selected Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after recording eight tackles and a careerhigh two interceptions in MSU’s 26-14 win at Iowa. The Spartan defense limited the Hawkeyes to 264 total yards - 183 yards below their season average. In addition, MSU held Iowa to 23 yards rushing (1.4 yards per carry) - 221 yards below its season average. Michigan State shut out the Hawkeyes in the second half, as Iowa managed just six first downs, 6 rushing yards and 104 total yards in the final two quarters. Dennard’s second interception at the 5:25 mark in the fourth quarter helped ice the game, and it marked the third multiinterception game of his career (2012 Outback Bowl vs. Georgia, 2012 vs. Nebraska). The Dry Branch, Ga., native was credited with five tackles, including a half tackle for loss (2 yards), a QB hurry and two pass break-ups in MSU’s 21-6 victory over South Florida. In the season opener, Dennard matched his career-high with three pass break-ups in MSU’s 26-13 win over Western Michigan. Dennard is in his third season as a starting cornerback for the Spartans. He has collected 164 tackles and 30 passes defended (20 pass break-ups, 10 interceptions) in 43 career games, including 39 starts (28 consecutive). Dennard has accepted an invitation to play in the 2014 Senior Bowl. ALLEN ANCHORS NATION’S TOP DEFENSIVE UNIT – Fifth-year senior linebacker Denicos Allen leads the Spartan defense in tackles (career-high 91), tackles for loss (15 for 55 yards) and production points (315). The 5-foot-11, 218-pound Allen also ranks second on the team in sacks (5.5 for 38). He has been credited with 10 quarterback hurries and 15 QB hits. He was a second-team All-America selection by SI.com and a third-team All-America choice by Associated Press. In addition, he was named second-team All-Big Ten selection by both the coaches and media. Allen contributed eight tackles in Michigan State’s 34-24 victory over No. 2 Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game. The Spartans held the Buckeyes to season lows in points and total yards (374). MSU limited OSU to one first down and 25 total yards in the fourth quarter, as MSU rallied from a 24-20 deficit. Ohio State went 1-for-10 on third-down conversions, including 0-for-5 in the second half. Playing in Spartan Stadium for the final time on Senior Day, Allen tied his career high with 13 tackles, including two for losses (7 yards), as Michigan State completed its first-ever 8-0 Big Ten season with a 14-3 victory over Minnesota. Allen, who set season highs for tackles for loss (3 for 20 yards) and sacks (2 for 18) in Michigan State’s 29-6 victory over No. 23 Michigan, was named Walter Camp Football Foundation National Defensive Player
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2013 MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL • 100TH ROSE BOWL GAME VS. STANFORD