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Michigan State Football: Spartans drop to No. 17 in AP Poll

A tough loss for Michigan State football has led to the second-biggest drop in rankings of any team in Week 4. The Week 5 AP Poll has been released and the formerly eighth-ranked Spartans dropped to No. 17.

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This should come as no surprise, though, as Michigan State struggled mightily with the 11th-ranked Badgers of Wisconsin. The Badgers came into Spartan Stadium and left with a 30-6 victory, holding Michigan State’s passing attack to minimal gains through three quarters and zero touchdowns.