He proved that with his 203-yard performance in the Spartans' season-ending 49-14 victory over Penn State that propelled Michigan State into the 16th annual Jeep Aloha Bowl.

"Who gets the most publicity doesn't matter to me," Renaud said. "I got the same kind of treatment two years ago when I was a sophomore that he gets now.

"Right now, I just want to do whatever it takes to help this football team go out on a winning note; whether it's blocking, running, catching, I do it all."

You won't get any argument from Michigan State head coach Nick Saban. Renaud finished second for the Spartans in rushing with 740 yards and four touchdowns. His average of 5.6 yards a carry was best on the team.

Renaud also caught 16 passes for 126 yards. He is the perfect complement for Irvin, who led the team in rushing with 1,211 yards and receptions with 39 for 339 yards.

"I believe Marc and Sedrick have proven to be a great combination for us," Saban said. "They really showed that in the win over Penn State (when they set an NCAA record for most yards by two backs gaining at least 200 yards with 441). We've been pleased with their performances."

Renaud believes the one-two combination will work well in the upcoming game with No. 21-ranked Washington.

"Defensively, they run real hard and play real well," Renaud said. "They're more like playing a speed team like Florida State or Miami (of Florida). We have our work cut out for us.

"But you know one thing, we're from the Big Ten. Our basis is we can line up with our personnel and hammer you, then set you up for the play-action passes. And I think we can be tougher than these guys, but it's going to have to take the right mental attitude. They've seen the film, they've probably been listening to the news and reading the papers.

"I figure they'll stack the box. They believe in what they do and I believe they probably won't change a thing. We might see a wrinkle here or there, but it all comes down to execution and who wants it more."

SOLID RECORD: Michigan State has compiled a 29-16-1 record against current members of the Pac-10 for a winning percentage of .641.

The Spartans are 1-1 vs. the Huskies, but haven't played them since 1970. Michigan State won the first encounter, 27-11, in 1969, but lost the second game the following season, 42-16.

Michigan State is 4-2 in bowl games against the Pac-10. The Spartans lost their last bowl game with a Pac-10 school. Stanford shut out Michigan State, 38-0, in last year's Sun Bowl.

TIGHT END LOST: Michigan State tight end Josh Keur ruptured his left Achilles tendon late in practice Sunday and will miss the Christmas Day game.

"It's unfortunate," Saban said. "It is especially unfortunate when you consider that we were five plays from the end of practice and all Josh was doing was going in motion. His Achilles tendon has been bothering him all season and it just gave way."

Keur, a senior native of Muskegon, Mich., was the third-leading receiver for the Spartans. The second-team All-Big Ten player had 34 catches for 355 yards. He shared the Downtown Coaches Club Award for the outstanding senior offensive player.