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Michigan State thinking bowl with Northwestern up next

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Michigan State players celebrate after defeating Wisconsin 16-13 in overtime in Madison, Wis.

Associated Press/Oct. 27, 2012

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Despite a disappointing .500 record, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio thinks his program's future is just fine. The Spartans (5-5, 2-4 Big Ten) can still play in their sixth straight bowl with one more win and would love to send the seniors off with 36 victories by winning three more times, starting with Saturday's senior day visit from Northwestern.