...Williams said. Smoker was suspended last Thursday for an unspecified violation of team rules. Williams said sophomore Damon Dowdell is scheduled to start at quarterback for Michigan State for the second straight game. He praised Dowdell's play...

...starting quarterback Jeff Smoker, who was out with a sprained left shoulder. Spartans turned to third-stringer Damon Dowdell, who had thrown one pass this season. Dowdell finished 24-for-45 for 304 yards and two interceptions. But Michigan...