It's a no-brainer for No. 1

Ranking the best and worst bowl games, those decisions were no-brainers. The games in between were the fun part.

...12: Running back Glen Winston #41 of the Michigan State Spartans is ganged tackled by the Central Michigan Chippewas defense in the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium on September 12, 2009 in East Lansing, Michigan...

...Swenson #14 of the Michigan State Spartans look on before kicking an extra point against the Central Michigan Chippewas durng the game at Spartan Stadium on September 12, 2009 in East Lansing, Michigan. The Chippewas...

Are the early-season results an indication of things to come?

...players were feeling the same way after losing to Central Michigan 29-27. The Spartans had a 27-20 lead in the final minute until Chippewas quarterback Dan LeFevour threw an 11-yard touchdown pass...

LeFevour sets MAC record as CMU stuns Michigan State

Dan LeFevour led the Chippewas to a stunning, come-from-behind 29-27 win over Michigan State on Saturday.

Notre Dame edges Michigan State for first time at home since 1993

Jimmy Clausen threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns, including a 33-yarder to Golden Tate with 5:18 left that led Notre Dame to a 33-30 victory over Michigan State on Saturday.

Many teams will establish their identities this weekend

...enough against CMU. Michigan State is coming off an embarrassing loss to Central Michigan. I don't mean to imply the Chippewas aren't good. They are. Dan LeFevour is one of the most...