{
  "id": 6312576,
  "title": "'Whole focus' of Eastern Michigan QB Noah Kim is winning in MSU return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/whole-focus-of-eastern-michigan-qb-noah-kim-is-winning-in-msu-return",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T19:11:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/whole-focus-eastern-michigan-qb-191117018.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Noah Kim, Eastern Michigan's starting quarterback, is not treating his upcoming matchup against Michigan State lightly. Despite the emotional weight often associated with return games, Kim remains focused on winning. It has been three seasons since Kim played for Michigan State, but he will make his return to Spartan Stadium this Saturday, Sept. 12.\n\nThe emotional aspect of rivalries is less pronounced in today's transfer portal era, as most of Kim's former teammates from Michigan State are no longer with the team. However, Kim still has strong connections with a few former Spartans, including linebacker Jordan Hall and another linebacker, Caleb Wheatland.\n\nCoach Chris Creighton of Eastern Michigan believes Kim's return is significant and that the quarterback's experience and composure will benefit the team. Kim, who threw for 2,817 yards and 18 touchdowns last year, is now seen as a leader on the Michigan State roster. He is the first of three former Michigan State quarterbacks who will return to Spartan Stadium this season.",
  "summary": "Noah Kim will return to Spartan Stadium for the first time since 2023 when he and Eastern Michigan look for an upset this Saturday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Noah Kim, Eastern Michigan QB, aims to win against MSU",
    "Kim returns to Spartan Stadium after three seasons",
    "Coach Creighton sees Kim as a team leader"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}