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Cole taking on former coach in Fighting Irish's Jeff Jackson
On Friday and Saturday, MSU Hockey will face off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, led by a man that MSU head coach Danton Cole knows quite well. → Read More
Column: MSU's youthful roster exceeded expectations in rebound from 2016 season
The script has officially been flipped. → Read More
Bridges is day-to-day following ankle sprain
For the second time in six games this season, including the preseason, Miles Bridges suffered an injury that required the preseason Big Ten Player of the Year to head to the locker room. → Read More
Despite senior day, Allen, Frey and Holmes still have work to do
Senior running back Gerald Holmes knew there was football still left to play this season, but following MSU’s 17-7 win over Maryland, it was hard for him not to recognize the meaning of Saturday's game. → Read More
Spartans turn to run game in weather filled win over Maryland
Through heavy rain Saturday, MSU’s offense, led by a dominant rushing attack, charged down the field on the Spartans’ opening possession and found the end zone on an 11-play, 69-yard scoring drive that was capped off by a 2-yard rush by LJ Scott. → Read More
FINAL: Men's basketball beats Stony Brook 93-71
MSU beat Stony Brook 93-71 in the Spartans first game since they lost to No. 1 Duke on Tuesday. → Read More
3 takeaways from MSU's 17-7 win over Maryland
Through the rain, wintry mix and heavy snow, the Spartans’ run game rebounded from a dismal outing last weekend against Ohio State as No. 17 MSU defeated Maryland 17-7 Saturday in their last home game of the season. → Read More
Gameday info: MSU vs Maryland
The Spartans no longer control their own destiny in the Big Ten Conference, but the team will look to send its seniors out on top in their last home game of their Spartan careers. → Read More
Senior Spartans reflect on football career
It’s been one memorable ride for MSU’s seniors. Whatever lies for MSU’s seniors upon conclusion of this season, they will have memories that will last a lifetime. → Read More
Final: MSU loses 48-3 to Ohio State
No. 12 MSU lost 48-3 to No. 13 Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus. → Read More
Gameday Info: MSU vs Ohio State
Here's helpful gameday information for Saturday's game: → Read More
5 things to watch: Ohio State
On Saturday, the Spartans face off against the Buckeyes on the road in Columbus, with the winner taking the lone spot at the top of the Big Ten East Division standings. → Read More
Spartans say OSU has 'championship game' type feel
“It’s like a championship game; winner of this game controls their destiny, so it’s something we’re preaching,” linebacker Joe Bachie said. “We control our destiny throughout this whole month of November. So this is the next game, we got to go 1-0 this week.” → Read More
Cornerback Josh Butler's father passes away, GoFundMe account created
Shortly before the Spartans took to the field to face off against then-No. 7 Penn State last Saturday, MSU cornerback Josh Butler found out the news no child ever wants to hear. Butler’s father had passed away suddenly, leaving Butler in a state of shock and sadness. → Read More
Notebook: MSU up to No. 13 in AP Poll
After an upset win over then-No. 7 Penn State last weekend, the Spartans advanced their record to 7-2 overall and 5-2 in the conference. → Read More
Football's run defense has an immense challenge Saturday in Barkley
The Spartans’ run defense will face an immense challenge this weekend against No. 7 Penn State, and more importantly Saquon Barkley. → Read More
Turnovers continue to hamper football's offense
Eight games into the regular season, there isn’t room for excuses or the cliche “Young players are going to make mistakes” phrase. The Spartans need to stop turning the ball over. → Read More
Cassius Winston returns to campus with a new an improved jumper
“Cassius Winston, right now, is shooting the ball as good as anybody we've got,” Tom Izzo said. → Read More
MSU's run defense to be tested in the next two weeks
MSU’s next two opponents are Northwestern and Penn State, both of which feature an established rushing attack. → Read More
FINAL: Takeaways as MSU downs Ferris State in exhibition opener 80-72
Ineffective shooting by MSU Thursday night allowed Ferris State to scare the Spartans in their first of three exhibition games, but MSU managed to pull away from Ferris State late in the second half to secure a 80-72 victory over the Bulldogs, who finished with a school all-time best 18-3 in league action last season. → Read More