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TCU head coach Gary Patterson and MSU head coach Mark Dantonio pose with the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl trophy at a press conference Friday morning in Scottsdale.

Check out the front cover of MSU's Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl Media Guide

Le'Veon Bell holds up the Elite Running Back Trophy to the crowd at halftime of the men's basketball game.

CFPA Executive Director Brad Smith, Le'Veon Bell and MSU head coach Mark Dantonio

CFPA Executive Director Brad Smith gives the Elite Running Back Trophy to Le'Veon Bell at halftime.

Coach Dantonio with the three captains for the 2012 season: Max Bullough, Chris Norman and Andrew Maxwell

Chris Norman, Andrew Maxwell, Coach Mark Dantonio and Max Bullough at Big Ten Media Day in Chicago.

Pregame photo from MSU-Iowa game on Oct. 13, 2001. It marked MSU's first home game following 9/11.

Jerel Worthy leads his teammates in signing the MSU Fight Song following a 28-6 win over Youngstown State. #MSUYSU

Friday's attendance: 75,910. It marked the largest opening-day home crowd since 1987 vs. USC (77,922). #MSUYSU

The Spartan defense pitched a shutout in the second half vs. Youngstown State, while allowing only 81 total yards.

In his first career start, Marcus Rush recorded four tackles and two QB hurries vs. Youngstown State. #MSUYSU

Cousins recorded his 16th career 200-yard passing game, completing 18-of-22 throws for 222 yards and one score.

B.J. Cunningham's 18-yard TD reception late in the third quarter gave MSU a 21-6 lead over Youngstown State. #MSUYSU

Edwin Baker rushed 15 times for 91 yards vs. Youngstown State, including two 20-plus yard gains. #MSUYSU

Arthur Ray Jr. provides perfect pass protection on Kirk Cousins' 7-yard completion to Brian Linthicum. #MSUYSU

Cancer-survivor Arthur Ray Jr. made his first career start Friday night vs. Youngstown State. #MSUYSU

An emotional Arthur Ray Jr. listens to the playing of the National Anthem prior to Friday night's game. #MSUYSU

The Spartans take the field for the 2011 season and home opener vs. Youngstown State. #MSUYSU