... State Spartans took a step back in 2009. They finished the regular season with a 6-6 record and then fell below .500 with a 31-41 loss to Texas Tech in the Alamo Bowl.

After challenging for a Big Ten title in 2008, last season's results were disappointing for the Spartan faithful—still, it was Michigan State's third straight bowl trip. If the Spartans can become bowl eligible for a fourth straight season, it will match their longest streak of bowl eligibility since 1987-1990.

The Spartans lost three games by a total of seven points last season, so there is reason to believe they can improve in the win column. The league's second-best scoring unit will do its part. The offense scored 29.7 points per game last season.

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