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Oregon is known for its nimble spread offense, while Michigan State is known for its stout 4-3 defense. For Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio, there's truth in the old cliche: Defense wins championships. It certainly worked last season when the Big Ten-champion Spartans beat Stanford 24-20 in the Rose Bowl. It's my belief you win championships with great defenses.'' The Spartans, who beat Jacksonville State 45-7 in their opener, had the second-ranked total defense in the nation last year, allowing opponents an average of just over 252 yards per game.
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