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Mark Dantonio defends Brian Lewerke with injury lingering

One of Brian Lewerke's top highlights from his first season as a full-time starter was leading Michigan State to a win at Michigan last year.

The quarterback ran for a score and threw a touchdown pass as the Spartans won 14-10 on a rainy night in Ann Arbor.

Lewerke's second start against the Wolverines didn't go anywhere close to as well. He struggled mightily while battling a right shoulder injury as Michigan State lost 21-7 to Michigan at home on Saturday. Despite the ineffective performance, coach Mark Dantonio doesn't believe his confidence has wavered and said there's no quarterback controversy.