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Michigan State football's expectations reduced to two humbling words: 'Program win'

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Breaking down Michigan State's excruciating 19-16 win over Maryland, and what it means going forward, Nov. 30, 2019. Chris Solari and Graham Couch, Detroit Free Press

EAST LANSING — The victory was important enough for Mark Dantonio to give his players hats.

Across the back, two words: “Program win.” Michigan State football players got them a day earlier. Many wore them after a 19-16 win Saturday over Maryland.

“I think it was about a $4 hat, that floppy thing,” Dantonio said.