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Michigan State 44 Montana State 3

  • Head coach Mark Dantonio, right, with Ross Weaver (37) and Blair White (25), run out of the tunnel and onto the field before the Spartan home opener on Sept. 5 against Montana State.
  • The football team locks arms and walks across the south end zone prior to their game against Montana State.
  • Head coach Mark Dantonio shakes hands with freshman tight end Dion Sims prior to the game against Montana State.
  • The Spartan Marching Band plays before the kickoff of the home opener.
  • The new silver outline of the state of Michigan is visible on freshman offensive tackle David Barrent's helmet.
  • Linebacker Brandon Denson pulls down Montana State's Mark Desin during the first quarter.
  • Linebacker Greg Jones (53) and defensive end Trevor Anderson (58) combine to sack Montana State quarterback Mark Iddins.
  • Quarterback Kirk Cousins rolls out of the pocket and throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver B.J. Cunningham in the first quarter.
  • Wide receiver B.J. Cunningham (3) celebrates his touchdown reception with teammates.
  • Defensive end Colin Neely battles with Montana State offensive lineman Leo Davis in the first quarter.
  • Wide receiver Blair White hauls in a pass in front of Montana State's Zach Coleman.
  • Wide receiver Blair White hauls in a pass in front of Montana State's Zach Coleman.
  • Wide receiver Blair White turns up field for extra yards after hauling in a pass.
  • Running back Caulton Ray runs through a hole while tight end Brian Linthicum blocks on the play.
  • Quarterback Kirk Cousins celebrates a touchdown reception in the second quarter.
  • Cornerback Ross Weaver, left, and safety Roderick Jenrette combine to break up a pass intended for Montana State's Elvis Akpla.
  • Wide receiver B.J. Cunningham maintains his balance and runs for more yardage after being hit by Montana State's Jordan Craney.
  • Head coach Mark Dantonio talks with an official about a call in the second quarter.
  • Quarterback Keith Nichol is chased out of the pocket during the second quarter.
  • Freshman tight end Dion Sims hauls in a pass in front of Montana State's James Andrews and stays inbounds for a touchdown in the second quarter.
  • The Spartan student section was full during the home opener against Montana State.
  • Linebacker Greg Jones (53) celebrates a tackle for a loss with Brandon Denson in the second quarter.
  • Safety Kendall Davis-Clark hits Montana State quarterback Mark Iddins after he released the ball in the third quarter.
  • Freshman running back Larry Caper runs into the open field in the third quarter.
  • Special teams/linbebackers coach Mike Tressel talks with the kickoff unit during the third quarter.
  • Safety Marcus Hyde takes down Montana State's Ricky Evans.
  • Freshman running back Edwin Baker runs into the open field in the third quarter.
  • Wide receiver Blair White hauls in a pass in front of Montana State's Zach Coleman in the fourth quarter.
  • Wide receiver Blair White dives into the end zone for a touchdown after breaking free from Montana State's Zach Coleman.
  • Safety Jesse Johnson lunges and blocks a punt by Montana State's Eric Fisher in the fourth quarter.
  • Defensive end David Rolf sacks Montana State quarterback Cody Kempt in the fourth quarter.
  • Defensive end David Rolf smiles on the sidelines after his sack.
  • From left, B.J. Cunningham, Edwin Baker, Danny Fortener, and Keith Nichol sing the MSU fight song following their 44-3 victory over Montana State on Sept. 5.
Added at 10:32 pm on September 6, 2009, by roberthendricks. Filed under football, gallery

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