EAST LANSING, Mich. — After a long, tense week of worrying about their stricken coach, the Michigan State Spartans got a welcome dose of good news as they wrapped up preparations for Northern Colorado.
Coach Mark Dantonio made a surprise visit to practice Friday, just five days after he had a mild heart attack and was taken to a hospital for surgery following his daring call in overtime to beat Notre Dame.
School spokesman John Lewandowski said Dantonio chatted with position groups during a prepractice session and addressed the team briefly — the first time he’s done that since he was hospitalized early Sunday.
Dantonio will watch today’s game against Northern Colorado (2-1) at home, Lewandowski said.
“Everyone is happy to see Coach D and he is returning home for rest,” athletic director Mark Hollis tweeted.
Dantonio, 54, had surgery to put a stent in a blocked blood vessel leading to his heart. It is unknown when he might return to coaching and the Spartans (3-0) are being led by offensive coordinator Don Treadwell.
TCU 41, SMU 24
DALLAS — Andy Dalton bounced back from interceptions on consecutive throws by leading three straight touchdown drives.
Playing on the road for the first time this season, the Horned Frogs were in a bit of trouble when Dalton’s second interception set up a touchdown that gave the Mustangs (2-2) a 17-14 lead early in the third quarter.
But Jeremy Kerley returned the ensuing kickoff 83 yards and the fourth-ranked Horned Frogs (4-0) were back in control en route to their seventh consecutive victory on the road.
