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Mark Dantonio: Michigan State's Brian Lewerke played injured

Michigan players, including Devin Bush (in yellow) refuse to get off Spartan Stadium as MSU goes through its pregame walk. A confrontation ensued. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke played injured against Michigan on Saturday, Spartans coach Mark Dantonio said.

Dantonio, speaking to reporters after MSU's 21-7 loss to the Wolverines, said Lewerke did not practice from Monday-Thursday but was "well enough to play."

"Yeah, he was dinged," Dantonio said, adding that Lewerke did not ask to come out of the game.