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MSU DC Joe Rossi talks Spartans defense, preparation for upcoming game vs. Purdue

Watch MSU defensive coordinator Joe Rossi preview this week’s matchup against Purdue

Michigan State football has a massive home game this week, with a need required to remain alive for the postseason.

The Spartans return home this week in a Friday night matchup against Purdue. Michigan State comes into this game on a three-game losing streak and in need of wins in each of its last two games to reach bowl eligibility. The Spartans are 4-6 overall and 2-5 in Big Ten play.

Purdue is having an even rougher go this year, with the Boilermakers sitting at 1-9 overall and 0-7 in Big Ten play. Purdue hasn’t won since the season opener against FCS foe Indiana State.

In preparation for this week’s matchup with the Boilermakers, Michigan State defensive coordinator Joe Rossi met with the local media to preview this game. Hear what he had to say in the video below.

This video is courtesy of SpartanMag

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Watch MSU DC Joe Rossi preview rivalry matchup vs. Michigan

Hear what MSU defensive coordinator Joe Rossi had to say about the Spartans’ upcoming rivalry matchup with the Wolverines

Michigan State football heads to in-state rival on Saturday for big-time matchup with the Wolverines.

The Spartans come into this rivalry tilt off a nice convincing win over Iowa last week. With the win, Michigan State improved to 4-3 overall and 2-2 in Big Ten play.

Michigan comes into this game on a two-game losing streak and looking to bounce back in this rivalry game with the Spartans. The Wolverines are 4-3 overall and 2-2 in Big Ten play.

Hear what Michigan State defensive coordinator Joe Rossi had to say about the Spartans’ upcoming rivalry matchup with the Wolverines in the video below:

Video is courtesy of SpartanMag

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Watch MSU DC Joe Rossi preview matchup vs. Maryland

Watch MSU defensive coordinator Joe Rossi preview the Spartans’ matchup against Maryland this week

Michigan State football heads to Maryland this weekend for its first conference matchup of the season.

The Spartans play the Terps on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET. Both teams are coming off wins in their openers against non-conference foes, and both teams are looking to grab conference victories to start off league play.

With a big-time matchup on the docket, Michigan State defensive coordinator Joe Rossi met with the media to discuss the matchup. Hear what he had to say about this Big Ten opener in the video below.

This video is courtesy of On3’s Spartan Mag.

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MSU DC Joe Rossi meets with media ahead of opener vs. FAU

See what MSU DC Joe Rossi had to say about the Spartans’ upcoming matchup vs. Florida Atlantic

Michigan State defensive coordinator Joe Rossi met with the media on Tuesday to help preview the Spartans’ opener vs. Florida Atlantic. Kickoff is scheduled between the Spartans and Owls at 7 p.m. ET on Friday.

Watch the video below to hear what Rossi had to say about the upcoming matchup.

Video is courtesy of On3’s Spartan Mag

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MSU DC Joe Rossi names pair of DBs that have shown most growth since spring

A pair of Spartans defensive backs got some high praise from new defensive coordinator Joe Rossi on Tuesday

A pair of Spartans defensive backs got some high praise from new defensive coordinator Joe Rossi on Tuesday.

Rossi met with the media ahead of the Spartans’ season opener against Florida Atlantic later this week, and noted cornerback Charles Brantley and safety Malik Spencer have come along the furthest since spring practice.

Below is the quote from Spartan Mag’s Jim Comparoni:

Both Spencer and Brantley are expected to be key players for the Spartans’ defense this upcoming season. So this is great news for Michigan State.

Kickoff between the Spartans and Owls is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Friday. The game will be televised on the Big Ten Network.

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MSU DC Joe Rossi discusses why he left Minnesota for Spartans

It was a tough decision to leave Minnesota, but it sounds like new MSU DC Joe Rossi is glad he’s a Spartan

It was a tough decision, but it sounds like Joe Rossi is glad he left Minnesota for Michigan State.

New Michigan State defensive coordinator Joe Rossi was one of many Spartans players and coaches who were included in the Big Ten Network’s fall camp preview show that aired on Monday night. The series includes stops at each Big Ten team ahead of the upcoming season.

Rossi was asked about his decision to leave Minnesota to join the Spartans, and he pointed to wanting to link up with new head coach Jonathan Smith as one of the reasons.

Watch the full clip from the Big Ten Network below:

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Minnesota’s PJ Fleck raves about new MSU DC Joe Rossi at Big Ten Media Days

New MSU defensive coordinator Joe Rossi has left a positive lasting impact on his former boss Minnesota head coach PJ Fleck

New Michigan State defensive coordinator Joe Rossi has left a positive lasting impact on his former boss Minnesota head coach PJ Fleck.

Fleck met with the media on Thursday at Big Ten Football Media Days and he had only nice things to say about his former defensive coordinator. Rossi had been at Minnesota the previous six seasons before coming to Michigan State this year to join new head coach Jonathan Smith’s staff.

Fleck stated that he fully supported Rossi taking the Michigan State job, and considered Rossi to be “very meticulous” and “very detailed.”

Check out the complete quote and interesting story about Rossi from Fleck below — courtesy of the Detroit News’ Madeline Kenney:

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