On Saturday night, Michigan State issued an apology following the display of an image featuring Adolf Hitler on the videoboard just before the Spartans’ home game against Michigan.
The image in question was displayed as part of a trivia question related to Adolf Hitler’s place of birth. Subsequently, Michigan State released a statement on the videoboard, explaining that the university relies on a third-party provider for its content and announced their decision to discontinue their association with that particular company.
Michigan State’s Associate Athletic Director, Matt Larson, expressed deep regret over the displayed content, emphasizing that it does not align with the university’s core values. Larson further conveyed that Michigan State University would discontinue the use of the third-party source and intends to implement more rigorous screening and approval procedures for all videoboard content in the future.
It’s noteworthy that no additional quizzes or content were showcased on the videoboard during the game, which saw the Wolverines triumph with a 49-0 victory.
In a stunning turn of events, Virginia pulled off a major upset by defeating the 10th-ranked North Carolina team 31-27 in Chapel Hill. Mike Hollins played a pivotal role, running for three touchdowns, while Malik Washington secured the go-ahead score with a crucial catch in the fourth quarter. This victory marked Virginia’s first-ever road win against a top-10 opponent and sent shockwaves through the Atlantic Coast Conference race.
The game’s turning point came when James Jackson intercepted a pass from UNC’s star quarterback, Drake Maye, with just 26 seconds left on the clock. Maye was under pressure from Paul Akere as he attempted to lead the Tar Heels on a drive for a potential game-winning score. Instead, Virginia players stormed the field in celebration, while Jackson sprinted all the way to the end zone to revel in the moment. Michigan State issued
Virginia entered the game as significant underdogs, closing as 24-point underdogs according to ESPN Stats & Information. This win marked the largest upset by an ACC team since NC State’s victory over No. 2 Florida State in 1998, where the Wolfpack were 26.5-point underdogs.
The decisive moment came when Malik Washington received a short pass from Tony Muskett and made his way to the end zone, overcoming several defenders in the process. Washington celebrated his touchdown by flexing his biceps, a fitting gesture considering how Virginia, despite being one of the nation’s weakest ground attack teams, managed to run the ball effectively against the Tar Heels.
Virginia had struggled with rushing, averaging just 99.5 yards per game, ranking as the worst in the ACC and 122nd in the Bowl Subdivision. However, in this game, they broke through with a season-high 228 rushing yards, with Hollins, Muskett, and Perris Jones each contributing at least 60 yards on the ground.
Virginia’s head coach, Tony Elliott, noted that he had seen this breakthrough coming over the past few weeks. The team had been in several close games and had finally made the decision to finish strong and secure the win.