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Overheard outside the Michigan State locker room: A must-win and deflating Indiana's comeback

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Michigan State opened Big Ten play with a 35-21 win against Indiana on Saturday night.

The No. 24 Spartans (2-1, 1-0 Big Ten) overcame a slew of mistakes, including penalties and turnovers, to hand the Hoosiers (3-1, 0-1) their first loss of the season.

Here are notable quotes from Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio and players after the loss:

"We felt like this was must-win for us to start off Big Ten season right, just trying to get us going on the right foot."

- Quarterback Brian Lewerke with Michigan State coming off a 16-13 loss at Arizona State on Sept.