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Tom Izzo is still chasing Duke, and that fire could propel the Spartans to the next level

A Punch Back, Not a Setback: Inside the locker room after MSU’s loss to Duke

Both veteran Jaxon Kohler and freshman Jordan Scott had highlights from the matchup against the Blue Devils, but unfortu...

12/07/25 By Tessa Cosco

Michigan State men's basketball suffers first loss of the season to Duke, falling 66-60

A season low in shooting percentage from the field ensured No. 7 Michigan State suffered its first loss of the season wh...

12/06/25 By Kevin Knight

How a father/daughter relationship was the key to MSU Athletics' supercharged future

Friday morning at the Breslin Center felt familiar - the same arena where Spartans had celebrated buzzer-beaters and blo...

12/06/25 By David Harns

Football

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How a father/daughter relationship was the key to MSU Athletics' supercharged future

Friday morning at the Breslin Center felt familiar - the same arena where Spartans had celebrated buzzer-beaters and blo...

12/06/25 By David Harns

Pat Fitzgerald to retain safeties coach James Adams at Michigan State

As Pat Fitzgerald begins assembling his first full staff in East Lansing, one name who has appears to be returning is sa...

12/06/25 By Jonah Wilson

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald retains Joe Rossi as defensive coordinator

Michigan State will have a familiar face at defensive coordinator, as newly-hired head coach Pat Fitzgerald will retain ...

12/05/25 By Ryan O'Bleness

Historic Investment: Greg and Dawn Williams make $401 million commitment to Michigan State University and MSU Athletics

On Friday, Michigan State University announced a historic $401 million commitment from Greg and Dawn Williams. The ...

12/05/25 By Ryan O'Bleness

Salary, benefits, and performance incentives for new Michigan State head football coach Pat Fitzgerald

Pat Fitzgerald's contract is highly incentive based.

12/05/25 By Kevin Knight

Multiple Michigan State football players earn 2025 All-Big Ten Honors

Seven Spartans were given All-Big Ten honors for the 2025 season. Ryan Eckley is the Big Ten's Punter of the Year.

12/04/25 By Kyle E. Hiner

Reactions: Michigan State's 2026 signees share excitement about signing with the Spartans

Quotes from MS's class of 2026 signees regarding how it feels to officially become Spartans.

12/02/25 By Ryan O'Bleness

MSU Early Signing Day Tracker: Who has signed with the Spartans?

The early signing period for NCAA Division I football began on Wednesday, Dec. 3 and runs through Friday, Dec. 5. Things...

12/02/25 By Ryan O'Bleness

2026 three-star EDGE Fameitau Siale flips commitment to Utah from Michigan State

Michigan State has lost the commitment of 2026 three-star EDGE/defensive end Fameitau Siale. According to 247Sports' Bra...

12/03/25 By Ryan O'Bleness

2026 three-star athlete/safety Jonathan Granby signs with Michigan State

Michigan State has flipped class of 2026 three-star athlete Jonathan Granby from Georgia Southern. Granby will officiall...

12/03/25 By Spartans Illustrated Staff

2026 three-star IOL/DL Jack Ziarko signs with Michigan State

Michigan State has flipped class of 2026 three-star interior offensive lineman/defensive lineman Jack Ziarko from Miami ...

12/03/25 By Ryan O'Bleness

“He’s back”: Inside Pat Fitzgerald’s powerful first day at Michigan State

In unscripted moments and emotional honesty, MSU’s new coach showed toughness, vulnerability, and a clear blueprint for ...

12/03/25 By David Harns

Men's Basketball

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Tom Izzo is still chasing Duke, and that fire could propel the Spartans to the next level

Following Saturday's loss to Duke, Izzo wore his emotions on his sleeve. "I take full responsibility... I'll make damn s...

12/07/25 By Paul Fanson

A Punch Back, Not a Setback: Inside the locker room after MSU’s loss to Duke

Both veteran Jaxon Kohler and freshman Jordan Scott had highlights from the matchup against the Blue Devils, but unfortu...

12/07/25 By Tessa Cosco

How a father/daughter relationship was the key to MSU Athletics' supercharged future

Friday morning at the Breslin Center felt familiar - the same arena where Spartans had celebrated buzzer-beaters and blo...

12/06/25 By David Harns

Michigan State men's basketball suffers first loss of the season to Duke, falling 66-60

A season low in shooting percentage from the field ensured No. 7 Michigan State suffered its first loss of the season wh...

12/06/25 By Kevin Knight

Michigan State players are prepared for Duke to come to East Lansing

The Spartans take on the Blue Devils at the Breslin Center in a top-10 matchup.

12/06/25 By Sydney Padgett

Izzo praises toughness, leadership, and connectivity in MSU’s commanding win over Iowa

Michigan State shook off a slow start and dominated Iowa with a 19-point conference-opener, improving to 8-0 on the seas...

12/03/25 By Tessa Cosco

Michigan State dominates Iowa, 71-52, in Big Ten opener to stay perfect

College basketball fans may have expected a high-flying shootout in East Lansing for the Big Ten opener as the Iowa Hawk...

12/03/25 By Paul Fanson

Izzo: MSU isn’t “over-talented” but their togetherness is becoming their edge

Izzo thinks this team has an identity that might just work

11/29/25 By David Harns

Brotherhood and breakthroughs: Jeremy Fears Jr. and Carson Cooper steer MSU past UNC

It was another statement win for the Spartans

11/28/25 By David Harns

Izzo proud of Fears's leadership following win over North Carolina

Izzo said this was Fears's best game as a Spartan

11/28/25 By David Harns

Michigan State Basketball takes down North Carolina, 74-58

For the second time in three years, the Michigan State Spartans played on Thanksgiving Day to a nationally televised aud...

11/27/25 By David Harns

No. 11 Michigan State dominates East Carolina in Fort Myers Tip-Off, 89-56

The No. 11-ranked Michigan State men's basketball team traveled down to Florida for the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Tuesday af...

11/25/25 By Ryan O'Bleness

Hockey

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Iced Hate: A top 3 matchup between Michigan State and Michigan (Preview)

The most played series ever in college hockey history begins it's chapter for this season.

12/05/25 By Jeremy Dewar

Thanksgiving Grade Report: Michigan State Hockey review and looking ahead

Just over one-third through the 2025-2026 regular season, what are the trends on display for MSU Hockey as it hosts Colg...

11/26/25 By Jeremy Dewar

Top-10 Matchup Again: No. 1 Michigan State Hockey hosts No. 7 Wisconsin

After a respite from a top-10 games, the Michigan State hockey team matches up again with a ranked foe, hosting the No. ...

11/20/25 By Jeremy Dewar

Hockey Preview: No. 1 Michigan State at Notre Dame

After sweeping No. 3 Penn State, Michigan State hockey travels to South Bend for a Big Ten tilt with Notre Dame

11/14/25 By Jeremy Dewar

Breaking Barriers: Holly (Nike) Bertram is the first woman section leader of the Spartan Tubas

11/11/25 By Sydney Padgett

Showdown: No. 1 MSU Hockey opens league play hosting No. 3 Penn State, Gavin McKenna

Gavin McKenna is coming to town

11/07/25 By Jeremy Dewar

No.1 Spartan Hockey heads north for NMU throwback series

The Spartans travels to Marquette

10/24/25 By Jeremy Dewar

Hockey Preview: No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 1 Boston University

The Michigan State hockey season ramps up extremely fast, as MSU ships up to Boston for a series with the No. 1 ranked T...

10/17/25 By Jeremy Dewar

Michigan State hockey bounces back with a win over New Hampshire

Following a last-second loss to the University of New Hampshire on Thursday night, the Michigan State men's hockey team ...

10/11/25 By Sydney Padgett

Hockey Preview: New Hampshire vs. No. 2 Michigan State

The No. 2 ranked Spartans hockey team begins the regular season hosting the New Hampshire Wildcats

10/09/25 By Jeremy Dewar

Great Expectations: 2025-26 Spartans Hockey Preview

College hockey is chock full of talent this year - and MSU is among the best

10/03/25 By Jeremy Dewar

Recruiting

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Reactions: Michigan State's 2026 signees share excitement about signing with the Spartans

Quotes from MS's class of 2026 signees regarding how it feels to officially become Spartans.

12/02/25 By Ryan O'Bleness

MSU Early Signing Day Tracker: Who has signed with the Spartans?

The early signing period for NCAA Division I football began on Wednesday, Dec. 3 and runs through Friday, Dec. 5. Things...

12/02/25 By Ryan O'Bleness

2026 three-star EDGE Fameitau Siale flips commitment to Utah from Michigan State

Michigan State has lost the commitment of 2026 three-star EDGE/defensive end Fameitau Siale. According to 247Sports' Bra...

12/03/25 By Ryan O'Bleness

2026 three-star athlete/safety Jonathan Granby signs with Michigan State

Michigan State has flipped class of 2026 three-star athlete Jonathan Granby from Georgia Southern. Granby will officiall...

12/03/25 By Spartans Illustrated Staff

2026 three-star IOL/DL Jack Ziarko signs with Michigan State

Michigan State has flipped class of 2026 three-star interior offensive lineman/defensive lineman Jack Ziarko from Miami ...

12/03/25 By Ryan O'Bleness

2026 three-star DT Christopher Knauls Jr. decommits from Michigan State

Class of 2026 three-star defensive tackle Christopher Knauls Jr. announced that he is backing off his pledge to Michigan...

12/02/25 By Ryan O'Bleness

MSU’s 2026 recruiting class begins to shift as Jordan Vann flips to Louisville

The 2026 recruiting class for Michigan State football is destined to have plenty of movement, given the events that have...

12/02/25 By Spartans Illustrated Staff

Michigan State Transfer Portal Tracker 2025-2026: EDGE Stone Chaney intends to enter

After a 4-8 (1-8 in Big Ten play) season, Michigan State fired head coach Jonathan Smith on Sunday, Nov. 30. Smith spent...

12/01/25 By Spartans Illustrated Staff

2026 three-star offensive lineman Quinn Buckey decommits from Michigan State

Class of 2026 three-star offensive lineman Quinn Buckey has decommitted from Michigan State. Buckey, who currently atten...

11/26/25 By Ryan O'Bleness

2026 three-star wide receiver Rai'Shawn Elmore commits to Michigan State

Michigan State has received a commitment from 2026 three-star wide receiver Rai'Shawn Elmore. The Porter Ridge High Scho...

11/19/25 By Ryan O'Bleness

Tom Izzo provides his thoughts on Michigan State's top ranked 2026 recruiting class

MSU head coach Tom Izzo talks about his newest recruiting class, noting what he likes about every 2026 signee.

11/20/25 By Caden Hofmann

Michigan State offers 2027 in-state OT Jack Carlson: 'Out of this world'

Rising class of 2027 three-star offensive lineman Jack Carlson reflects on his scholarship offer from MSU and details hi...

11/18/25 By Ryan O'Bleness

Dr. Green and White

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Bad Betting Advice, 2025 Championship Week and Playoff Scenarios

The Michigan State Spartans' football team is done for 2025. But there is still a lot of action to analyze and discuss a...

12/05/25 By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)

Against All Odds, Week 14: The Turkey Illusion

This week's results provide several examples as to the fallacy of inductive reasoning

12/02/25 By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)

Bad Betting Advice, 2025 Week 14: Run it Back

If it were up to Dr. Green and White, he would run it back in 2026 with Coach Smith

11/26/25 By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)

Against All Odds, 2025 Week 13: Decisions

The Michigan State football losing streak has reached eight games, and now it is decision time in East Lansing.

11/24/25 By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)

Bad Betting Advice, 2025 Week 13: Heart

Dr. Green and White offers a heart-to-heart explanation of why the Spartans have a chance in Iowa City, which teams are ...

11/20/25 By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)

Against All Odds, 2025 Week 12: Plans

"And it came to me then that every plan is a tiny prayer to father time."

11/18/25 By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)

Bad Betting Advice, 2025 Week 12: Once More, With Feeling

Can Michigan State bring the season back from the dead? I've got a feeling that they just might.

11/12/25 By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)

Against All Odds, 2025 Week 11: Battery, 100%

Spartan football fans will hopefully feel recharged after a solid weekend for MSU sports

11/10/25 By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)

Bad Betting Advice, 2025 Week 11: Welcomed Distractions

The Spartans might be on a break, but data and analysis never takes a week off

11/06/25 By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)

Against All Odds, 2025 Week 10: Superstition

I am not a very superstitious person, but results like Saturday makes me wonder.

11/03/25 By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)

Bad Betting Advice, 2025 Week 10: Golden Opportunities

Will the Spartans cash in on this week's golden opportunity, or is it time to discuss that golden parachute?

10/30/25 By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)

Against All Odds, 2025 Week Nine: Inches

While football is a game of inches, far too often the Spartans have been off by a mile

10/28/25 By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)

Film Room

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Film Room: Boston College vs. Michigan State

The ins and outs of a critical, much needed win for the Spartans over the Eagles in double overtime.

09/09/25 By Chase Glasser

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Tom Izzo is still chasing Duke, and that fire could propel the Spartans to the next level

Following Saturday's loss to Duke, Izzo wore his emotions on his sleeve. "I take full responsibility... I'll make damn s...

12/07/25 By Paul Fanson

A Punch Back, Not a Setback: Inside the locker room after MSU’s loss to Duke

Both veteran Jaxon Kohler and freshman Jordan Scott had highlights from the matchup against the Blue Devils, but unfortu...

12/07/25 By Tessa Cosco

Michigan State men's basketball suffers first loss of the season to Duke, falling 66-60

A season low in shooting percentage from the field ensured No. 7 Michigan State suffered its first loss of the season wh...

12/06/25 By Kevin Knight

Pat Fitzgerald to retain safeties coach James Adams at Michigan State

As Pat Fitzgerald begins assembling his first full staff in East Lansing, one name who has appears to be returning is sa...

12/06/25 By Jonah Wilson

How a father/daughter relationship was the key to MSU Athletics' supercharged future

Friday morning at the Breslin Center felt familiar - the same arena where Spartans had celebrated buzzer-beaters and blo...

12/06/25 By David Harns

Michigan State players are prepared for Duke to come to East Lansing

The Spartans take on the Blue Devils at the Breslin Center in a top-10 matchup.

12/06/25 By Sydney Padgett

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald retains Joe Rossi as defensive coordinator

Michigan State will have a familiar face at defensive coordinator, as newly-hired head coach Pat Fitzgerald will retain ...

12/05/25 By Ryan O'Bleness

Historic Investment: Greg and Dawn Williams make $401 million commitment to Michigan State University and MSU Athletics

On Friday, Michigan State University announced a historic $401 million commitment from Greg and Dawn Williams. The ...

12/05/25 By Ryan O'Bleness

Bad Betting Advice, 2025 Championship Week and Playoff Scenarios

The Michigan State Spartans' football team is done for 2025. But there is still a lot of action to analyze and discuss a...

12/05/25 By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)

Iced Hate: A top 3 matchup between Michigan State and Michigan (Preview)

The most played series ever in college hockey history begins it's chapter for this season.

12/05/25 By Jeremy Dewar

Salary, benefits, and performance incentives for new Michigan State head football coach Pat Fitzgerald

Pat Fitzgerald's contract is highly incentive based.

12/05/25 By Kevin Knight

Multiple Michigan State football players earn 2025 All-Big Ten Honors

Seven Spartans were given All-Big Ten honors for the 2025 season. Ryan Eckley is the Big Ten's Punter of the Year.

12/04/25 By Kyle E. Hiner

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Football

How a father/daughter relationship was the key to MSU Athletics' supercharged future

Pat Fitzgerald to retain safeties coach James Adams at Michigan State

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald retains Joe Rossi as defensive coordinator

Historic Investment: Greg and Dawn Williams make $401 million commitment to Michigan State University and MSU Athletics

Salary, benefits, and performance incentives for new Michigan State head football coach Pat Fitzgerald

Multiple Michigan State football players earn 2025 All-Big Ten Honors

Reactions: Michigan State's 2026 signees share excitement about signing with the Spartans

MSU Early Signing Day Tracker: Who has signed with the Spartans?

2026 three-star EDGE Fameitau Siale flips commitment to Utah from Michigan State

2026 three-star athlete/safety Jonathan Granby signs with Michigan State

2026 three-star IOL/DL Jack Ziarko signs with Michigan State

“He’s back”: Inside Pat Fitzgerald’s powerful first day at Michigan State

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Men's Basketball

Tom Izzo is still chasing Duke, and that fire could propel the Spartans to the next level

A Punch Back, Not a Setback: Inside the locker room after MSU’s loss to Duke

How a father/daughter relationship was the key to MSU Athletics' supercharged future

Michigan State men's basketball suffers first loss of the season to Duke, falling 66-60

Michigan State players are prepared for Duke to come to East Lansing

Izzo praises toughness, leadership, and connectivity in MSU’s commanding win over Iowa

Michigan State dominates Iowa, 71-52, in Big Ten opener to stay perfect

Izzo: MSU isn’t “over-talented” but their togetherness is becoming their edge

Brotherhood and breakthroughs: Jeremy Fears Jr. and Carson Cooper steer MSU past UNC

Izzo proud of Fears's leadership following win over North Carolina

Michigan State Basketball takes down North Carolina, 74-58

No. 11 Michigan State dominates East Carolina in Fort Myers Tip-Off, 89-56

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Hockey

Iced Hate: A top 3 matchup between Michigan State and Michigan (Preview)

Thanksgiving Grade Report: Michigan State Hockey review and looking ahead

Top-10 Matchup Again: No. 1 Michigan State Hockey hosts No. 7 Wisconsin

Hockey Preview: No. 1 Michigan State at Notre Dame

Breaking Barriers: Holly (Nike) Bertram is the first woman section leader of the Spartan Tubas

Showdown: No. 1 MSU Hockey opens league play hosting No. 3 Penn State, Gavin McKenna

No.1 Spartan Hockey heads north for NMU throwback series

Hockey Preview: No. 3 Michigan State vs. No. 1 Boston University

Michigan State hockey bounces back with a win over New Hampshire

Hockey Preview: New Hampshire vs. No. 2 Michigan State

Great Expectations: 2025-26 Spartans Hockey Preview

Recruiting

Reactions: Michigan State's 2026 signees share excitement about signing with the Spartans

MSU Early Signing Day Tracker: Who has signed with the Spartans?

2026 three-star EDGE Fameitau Siale flips commitment to Utah from Michigan State

2026 three-star athlete/safety Jonathan Granby signs with Michigan State

2026 three-star IOL/DL Jack Ziarko signs with Michigan State

2026 three-star DT Christopher Knauls Jr. decommits from Michigan State

MSU’s 2026 recruiting class begins to shift as Jordan Vann flips to Louisville

Michigan State Transfer Portal Tracker 2025-2026: EDGE Stone Chaney intends to enter

2026 three-star offensive lineman Quinn Buckey decommits from Michigan State

2026 three-star wide receiver Rai'Shawn Elmore commits to Michigan State

Tom Izzo provides his thoughts on Michigan State's top ranked 2026 recruiting class

Michigan State offers 2027 in-state OT Jack Carlson: 'Out of this world'

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Dr. Green and White

Bad Betting Advice, 2025 Championship Week and Playoff Scenarios

Against All Odds, Week 14: The Turkey Illusion

Bad Betting Advice, 2025 Week 14: Run it Back

Against All Odds, 2025 Week 13: Decisions

Bad Betting Advice, 2025 Week 13: Heart

Against All Odds, 2025 Week 12: Plans

Bad Betting Advice, 2025 Week 12: Once More, With Feeling

Against All Odds, 2025 Week 11: Battery, 100%

Bad Betting Advice, 2025 Week 11: Welcomed Distractions

Against All Odds, 2025 Week 10: Superstition

Bad Betting Advice, 2025 Week 10: Golden Opportunities

Against All Odds, 2025 Week Nine: Inches

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Film Room

Film Room: Boston College vs. Michigan State

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Tom Izzo is still chasing Duke, and that fire could propel the Spartans to the next level

A Punch Back, Not a Setback: Inside the locker room after MSU’s loss to Duke

Michigan State men's basketball suffers first loss of the season to Duke, falling 66-60

Pat Fitzgerald to retain safeties coach James Adams at Michigan State

How a father/daughter relationship was the key to MSU Athletics' supercharged future

Michigan State players are prepared for Duke to come to East Lansing

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald retains Joe Rossi as defensive coordinator