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BIG Ten announces documentary focusing on MSU, U-M rivalry

During the BIG Ten Media Day Conference, BTN President Francois McGillicuddy announced that the network will broadcast a documentary focusing on the MSU and U-M rivalry. → Read More

Lewerke coming off injury to kick-off spring practice

Coming off his junior season with a battling shoulder injury, quarterback Brian Lewerke confirms he should be ready to start spring practice. → Read More

Football shakes up coaching staff for 2019 season

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio made some changes in his coaching staff to set a tone for the upcoming season. → Read More

Spartans fall to No. 7 Buckeyes in second matchup

The Buckeyes would come out on top to continue their win streak at Munn Ice Arena and defeated the Spartans 6-0. → Read More

MSU men's soccer proud of success-filled season despite College Cup loss

The Spartans' season ended just short of the College Cup final with their loss to Akron Friday. → Read More

Michigan State men's soccer falls to Akron, 5-1, in College Cup semifinal

Michigan State men's soccer saw its season come to an end in Santa Barbara, California Friday night, as the Spartans lost their college Cup matchup with Akron 5-1. → Read More

DE Kenny Willekes, five other Spartans named to All-Big Ten teams

Defensive end Kenny Willekes was named Big Ten Defensive Linemen of the Year Tuesday, as the Big Ten conference season awards were announced. → Read More

Michigan State seniors go out on high note against Rutgers

Spartan faithful at Spartan Stadium Saturday watched Michigan State's seniors take the field one last time. → Read More

Michigan State loses kicking battle to Nebraska in final road game

Nebraska beat Michigan State 9-6 Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium, dropping the Spartans to 6-5 overall and 4-4 in Big Ten play. → Read More

Know Thy Enemy: Cornhuskers looking for upset

After dropping out of the College Football Playoff rankings following their 26-6 loss to No. 10 Ohio State, the Spartans (6-4, 4-3 in Big Ten Play) will get ready to take on Nebraska (3-7, 2-5 ). → Read More

Michigan State aiming for strong finish to inconsistent season

These last couple of weeks is a chance for Michigan State to have a strong finish to a season that has been filled with injuries and inconsistencies on offense. → Read More

Michigan State student-athletes post record graduation success rate

According to an NCAA report released on Wednesday, MSU student-athletes from the entering classes of 2008-11 posted a Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 88 percent, an all-time record for the school. → Read More

Lewerke on QB situation: They should go with whoever gives us best chance to win

With the last two regular season games against Nebraska and Rutgers approaching for Michigan State, people will continue to wonder who will get the start at quarterback from here on out: Brian Lewerke or Rocky Lombardi? → Read More

FINAL: No. 10 Ohio State defeats No. 18 MSU in fourth quarter takeover

No. 10 Ohio State won 26-6 Saturday at Spartan Stadium to improve its overall record to 9-1, while dropping No. 18 Michigan State to 6-4 (4-3 in the Big Ten). → Read More

How Michigan State plans to stop Buckeyes' high-powered offense, Haskins

The Spartans held Maryland to 26 rushing yards, and they'll look to have a repeat performance Saturday against high-powered No. 8 Ohio State and Heisman hopeful Dwayne Haskins. → Read More

Justin Layne impresses on both offense and defense vs. Boilermakers

Due to injuries to Michigan State's weakened receiving core, junior cornerback Justin Layne was forced to line up at wide receiver at points during the Spartans' 23-13 win against Purdue Saturday. And Layne didn't disappoint. → Read More

Michigan State shuts down Purdue comeback attempt, beats Boilermakers 23-13

The Spartans defeated a Purdue team (4-4, 3-2) coming in on a four-game winning streak, 23-13, Saturday afternoon at Spartan Stadium. → Read More

Lewerke reveals hurt shoulder after loss to Wolverines

Junior quarterback Brian Lewerke revealed after Michigan State's loss to the Wolverines Saturday that he has been having issues with his right shoulder since playing Penn State last weekend. → Read More

Felton Davis III suffers torn achilles

Felton Davis III was charted off the field with an achilles injury during the first half of Saturday's game against the Wolverines. → Read More

Michigan State, U-M game features higher ticket prices compared to other games

For the unlucky fans who did not have the chance to get tickets for the MSU vs. U-M game Saturday, Oct. 20 at Spartan Stadium the day they went on sale, they will have to pay a hefty price as gameday nears. → Read More