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MSU to adopt ‘Cancer Sucks’ chant during Purdue game to honor Tyler Trent, all fighters

Dustin Schutte

By Dustin Schutte

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Last week, Purdue students and fans dropped the traditional “IU sucks” chant for Saturday’s game against Ohio State, changing it to “Cancer Sucks” to honor Tyler Trent, a superfan who is battling bone cancer.

Trent’s story has touched and inspired so many people around the Purdue community that students and fans wanted to show their support. And now, after a story on Trent and his battle aired on College GameDay and reached the entire college football community, another fanbase wants to incorporate the “Cancer Sucks” chant into their routine.

Saturday, when Purdue travels to Michigan State, Spartan students and fans will chant “Cancer Sucks” after kickoffs to honor Trent and all cancer fighters. Fans usually belt out “Go State” after kickoffs.

The initiative was launched by The Only Colors, a website dedicated to Michigan State athletics. It was also supported by the Michigan State football student section leaders. And, of course, Trent gave his full approval.

This is really awesome. And it’s tremendous to see B1G schools coming together for something bigger than sports.

Purdue and Michigan State go head-to-head at noon ET on Saturday in East Lansing. Both teams are 4-3 entering the matchup.

While you watch the game, be sure to listen for the “Cancer Sucks” chant. You can even join in from your home.

Dustin Schutte

Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB