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Mark Dantonio Weekly Press Conference Coverage

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EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio held his first weekly press conference of the season Tuesday inside the Izzo Family Media Center at the Spartan Stadium North End Zone Complex to preview Friday’s season opener at Western Michigan.

The No. 5 Spartans will be making their first-ever trip to Western Michigan; kickoff is set for 7:02 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on ESPNU.

The following is a complete transcript from Tuesday's press conference:

COACH DANTONIO: First game, new beginnings, I think, for every program in America right now.