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Jacob Maurer, Sports Broadcast Director
November 13, 2025

Just because there was a bye week doesn’t mean MSU didn’t take a loss. The crew breaks down the NCAA bringing the hammer down on MSU football, the devastating loss to Minnesota, and what to expect this week against Penn State. Join Jacob Maurer, Connor Gilley, Daphne Bochenek, and Kyle Keegan as they discuss the latest developments surrounding the team.

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About the Contributor
Jacob Maurer
Jacob Maurer, Sports Broadcast Director
Jacob (he/him) is the Sports Broadcast Director for Impact 89FM, double majoring in Broadcast Journalism and Data Science. He enjoys watching and covering sports and is a big fan of Dave’s Hot Chicken. “Not only do you have to fight, but you have got to win.” -Kung Fu Fighting.