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Michigan State fends off the Oakland Grizzlies, 79-70, thanks to a nice game from Coen Carr

Michigan State expected to hire Alabama's Nick Sheridan as offensive coordinator

Michigan State head football coach Pat Fitzgerald is expected to hire Nick Sheridan as offensive coordinator, sources te...

Ryan O'Bleness|12/11/25

INTERVIEW: Max Bullough’s path back to Michigan State comes with a coach’s resume, alignment, and intent

Before Max Bullough talks about Michigan State, or family legacy, or the idea of coming home, he stops on one point — an...

David Harns|12/20/25

Michigan State Director of Player Engagement Kurt Richardson retained by Pat Fitzgerald

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald is retaining Kurt Richardson, who works as the program's director of player eng...

Ryan O'Bleness|12/14/25

Football

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Michigan State expected to hire LeVar Woods as assistant head coach and special teams coordinator

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald makes a big splash hire to coach the special teams units.

Ryan O'Bleness|12/18/25

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald expected to hire Bryan Gasser as general manager

Gasser previously worked under Fitzgerald an an offensive analyst at Northwestern.

Ryan O'Bleness|12/17/25

Lamp posts, long shots, and blind faith: How Blake Sislo kicked his way to Michigan State

When Sislo entered the transfer portal, no one was interested; but that didn't stop him from following his dream.

David Harns|12/17/25

As Couch and Sheehan see it, Michigan State’s reset starts with energy

Graham Couch and Matt Sheehan help assess where Michigan State football went wrong, why energy faded, and how a new coac...

Kyle Hiner|12/16/25

Michigan State Director of Player Engagement Kurt Richardson retained by Pat Fitzgerald

This is the third different coaching regime Fitzgerald will work under at MSU.

Ryan O'Bleness|12/14/25

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald targeting Winston DeLattiboudere III as defensive line coach

Fitzgerald has selected Winston DeLattiboudere III to be his defensive line coach. More details here.

Ryan O'Bleness|12/14/25

Michigan State to hire CMU Director of Strength and Conditioning Joel Welsh

Welsh has Big Ten experience, having worked at Iowa previously.

Jonah Wilson|12/13/25

Michigan State hires Jacob Schmidt as chief of staff

Pat Fitzgerald hires a familiar face as his chief of staff. More details here.

Ryan O'Bleness|12/13/25

Former Spartan great Max Bullough to return to East Lansing as linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator

The former All-America linebacker will join Pat Fitzgerald's staff after two years at Notre Dame.

Paul Fanson|12/11/25

Nudge Printing

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

A father–daughter bond, a family’s belief in MSU, and a record-shattering $401M gift that will shape generations of Spar...

David Harns|12/06/25

Pat Fitzgerald to retain safeties coach James Adams at Michigan State

Pat Fitzgerald has retained safeties coach James Adams as part of his 2026 coaching staff. More details here.

Jonah Wilson|12/06/25

Men's Basketball

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Sharpening Details: Michigan State preps for January in Oakland matchup

With finals complete and Big Ten play looming, Tom Izzo is using Saturday’s matchup to sharpen zone offense, solidify ro...

Michael Leek|12/19/25

ANALYSIS: Michigan State has the defense of a national title team - now the offense must catch up

DEEP DIVE: Michigan State already looks like a championship team defensively. Whether the Spartans can raise their offen...

Sam Tyler|12/18/25

Tom Izzo is not satisfied with merely winning games — he has his sights set on much higher goals

Michigan State's dominant Tuesday night victory over Toledo is a lesson on what it takes to win a championship.

Jonah Wilson|12/17/25

Michigan State handles Toledo with ease, 92-69, to improve to 10-1 on the season

Michigan State dominated Toledo from the start, building an early lead with a first-half Jaxon Kohler double-double and ...

Tessa Cosco |12/17/25

When nothing came easy in Happy Valley, Michigan State leaned on grit

It was a night for toughness, not artistry, as Michigan State survived Penn State's punch

David Harns|12/16/25

Ranking Michigan State's best 10-game starts to a season under Tom Izzo

Where the 2025-2026 season ranks among Izzo's best starts throughout his career.

Austen Flores|12/15/25

Michigan State unleashes Divine Ugochukwu in narrow 76-72 win at Penn State

The Spartans overcame turnover problems while sophomore Divine Ugochukwu shined in his first career start Saturday at Pe...

Kevin Knight|12/13/25

Tom Izzo is now the Big Ten's highest-paid coach following contract amendment with Michigan State

Izzo will receive a $1 million raise in his five-year contract that automatically renews annually, with his total compen...

Ryan O'Bleness|12/12/25

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...

Paul Fanson|12/07/25

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...

Tessa Cosco |12/07/25

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

A father–daughter bond, a family’s belief in MSU, and a record-shattering $401M gift that will shape generations of Spar...

David Harns|12/06/25

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

Michigan State suffered its first loss of the season to Duke at home on Saturday in a season-low shooting performance.

Kevin Knight|12/06/25

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.

Jeremy Dewar|12/05/25

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...

Jeremy Dewar|11/26/25

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. ...

Jeremy Dewar|11/20/25

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

Jeremy Dewar|11/14/25

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

Sydney Padgett|11/11/25

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

Gavin McKenna is coming to town

Jeremy Dewar|11/07/25

No.1 Spartan Hockey heads north for NMU throwback series

The Spartans travels to Marquette

Jeremy Dewar|10/24/25

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...

Jeremy Dewar|10/17/25

Michigan State hockey bounces back with a win over New Hampshire

The Spartans demonstrated their ability to make adjustments and compete in their second game of the series versus the Wi...

Sydney Padgett|10/11/25

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

Jeremy Dewar|10/09/25

Great Expectations: 2025-26 Spartans Hockey Preview

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

Jeremy Dewar|10/03/25

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.

Ryan O'Bleness|12/02/25

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

Track every recruit MSU signs during the early signing period.

Ryan O'Bleness|12/02/25

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

Following the head coaching change, Siale becomes a significant loss to the Spartans' 2026 class.

Ryan O'Bleness|12/03/25

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

Granby made the move from Georgia Southern to MSU as the early national signing day period kicks off.

Spartans Illustrated Staff|12/03/25

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

Ziarko was previously committed to Miami (OH). More details here.

Ryan O'Bleness|12/03/25

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

Michigan State and Knauls have mutually parted ways.

Ryan O'Bleness|12/02/25

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

The latest on Vann’s decommitment and Pat Fitzgerald’s recruiting efforts as he settles in at MSU.

Spartans Illustrated Staff|12/02/25

Michigan State Transfer Portal Tracker 2025-2026: QB Aidan Chiles, LB Marcellius Pulliam and WR Grant Calcagno intend to enter

Track all of Michigan State's offseason transfer portal tracker activity here.

Spartans Illustrated Staff|12/01/25

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

Class of 2026 three-star offensive lineman Quinn Buckey has backed off of his pledge from Michigan State. More details h...

Ryan O'Bleness|11/26/25

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

MSU has received a commitment from 2026 three-star wideout Rai'Shawn Elmore, who recently decommitted from East Carolina...

Ryan O'Bleness|11/19/25

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.

Caden Hofmann|11/20/25

Dr. Green and White

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Bad Betting Advice: 2025 Bowl Season

Football season may be over in East Lansing, but the good Doctor still has thoughts and suggestions regarding the 35 tra...

Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)|12/15/25

Against All Odds: 2025 Championship Weekend Recap

Dr. Green and White reviews the results of Championship Weekend and provides a preview of the college football playoff

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

Bad Betting Advice, 2025 Championship Week and Playoff Scenarios

We break down each likely playoff scenario and provide a little friendly wagering recommendations

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

Against All Odds, Week 14: The Turkey Illusion

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 ...

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

Against All Odds, 2025 Week 12: Plans

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Bad Betting Advice, 2025 Week 11: Welcomed Distractions

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

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

Against All Odds, 2025 Week 10: Superstition

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

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

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.

Chase Glasser|09/09/25

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Sharpening Details: Michigan State preps for January in Oakland matchup

With finals complete and Big Ten play looming, Tom Izzo is using Saturday’s matchup to sharpen zone offense, solidify ro...

Michael Leek|12/19/25

ANALYSIS: Michigan State has the defense of a national title team - now the offense must catch up

DEEP DIVE: Michigan State already looks like a championship team defensively. Whether the Spartans can raise their offen...

Sam Tyler|12/18/25

Michigan State expected to hire LeVar Woods as assistant head coach and special teams coordinator

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald makes a big splash hire to coach the special teams units.

Ryan O'Bleness|12/18/25

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald expected to hire Bryan Gasser as general manager

Gasser previously worked under Fitzgerald an an offensive analyst at Northwestern.

Ryan O'Bleness|12/17/25

Tom Izzo is not satisfied with merely winning games — he has his sights set on much higher goals

Michigan State's dominant Tuesday night victory over Toledo is a lesson on what it takes to win a championship.

Jonah Wilson|12/17/25

Michigan State handles Toledo with ease, 92-69, to improve to 10-1 on the season

Michigan State dominated Toledo from the start, building an early lead with a first-half Jaxon Kohler double-double and ...

Tessa Cosco |12/17/25

Lamp posts, long shots, and blind faith: How Blake Sislo kicked his way to Michigan State

When Sislo entered the transfer portal, no one was interested; but that didn't stop him from following his dream.

David Harns|12/17/25

As Couch and Sheehan see it, Michigan State’s reset starts with energy

Graham Couch and Matt Sheehan help assess where Michigan State football went wrong, why energy faded, and how a new coac...

Kyle Hiner|12/16/25

When nothing came easy in Happy Valley, Michigan State leaned on grit

It was a night for toughness, not artistry, as Michigan State survived Penn State's punch

David Harns|12/16/25

Bad Betting Advice: 2025 Bowl Season

Football season may be over in East Lansing, but the good Doctor still has thoughts and suggestions regarding the 35 tra...

Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)|12/15/25

Ranking Michigan State's best 10-game starts to a season under Tom Izzo

Where the 2025-2026 season ranks among Izzo's best starts throughout his career.

Austen Flores|12/15/25

Michigan State Director of Player Engagement Kurt Richardson retained by Pat Fitzgerald

This is the third different coaching regime Fitzgerald will work under at MSU.

Ryan O'Bleness|12/14/25

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Football

Michigan State expected to hire LeVar Woods as assistant head coach and special teams coordinator

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald expected to hire Bryan Gasser as general manager

Lamp posts, long shots, and blind faith: How Blake Sislo kicked his way to Michigan State

As Couch and Sheehan see it, Michigan State’s reset starts with energy

Michigan State Director of Player Engagement Kurt Richardson retained by Pat Fitzgerald

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald targeting Winston DeLattiboudere III as defensive line coach

Michigan State to hire CMU Director of Strength and Conditioning Joel Welsh

Michigan State hires Jacob Schmidt as chief of staff

Former Spartan great Max Bullough to return to East Lansing as linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator

Nudge Printing

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

Pat Fitzgerald to retain safeties coach James Adams at Michigan State

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Men's Basketball

Sharpening Details: Michigan State preps for January in Oakland matchup

ANALYSIS: Michigan State has the defense of a national title team - now the offense must catch up

Tom Izzo is not satisfied with merely winning games — he has his sights set on much higher goals

Michigan State handles Toledo with ease, 92-69, to improve to 10-1 on the season

When nothing came easy in Happy Valley, Michigan State leaned on grit

Ranking Michigan State's best 10-game starts to a season under Tom Izzo

Michigan State unleashes Divine Ugochukwu in narrow 76-72 win at Penn State

Tom Izzo is now the Big Ten's highest-paid coach following contract amendment with Michigan State

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

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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

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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: QB Aidan Chiles, LB Marcellius Pulliam and WR Grant Calcagno intend 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

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Dr. Green and White

Bad Betting Advice: 2025 Bowl Season

Against All Odds: 2025 Championship Weekend Recap

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

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Film Room

Film Room: Boston College vs. Michigan State

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Sharpening Details: Michigan State preps for January in Oakland matchup

ANALYSIS: Michigan State has the defense of a national title team - now the offense must catch up

Michigan State expected to hire LeVar Woods as assistant head coach and special teams coordinator

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald expected to hire Bryan Gasser as general manager

Tom Izzo is not satisfied with merely winning games — he has his sights set on much higher goals

Michigan State handles Toledo with ease, 92-69, to improve to 10-1 on the season

Lamp posts, long shots, and blind faith: How Blake Sislo kicked his way to Michigan State