The first big scheduling news of the J Batt era at Michigan State dropped on Thursday. MSU now has a pair of out-of-conference, home-and-home series set up against Oklahoma State and Cincinnati.
Like it or not, March Madness now has 76 teams. The NCAA formally adopted expansion of both the men's and women's tournament on Thursday, adding eight more at-large spots to increase the size of the beloved event from 68.
Very few, if any, active coaches are more qualified to speak on March Madness than Tom Izzo. Michigan State's longtime head coach has made it 28 times in a row and has experienced both the high of winning a national title and the low of losing in the first round as a heavy favorite.
Michigan State football is putting two different Big 12 programs on the books for the future. On Thursday morning, news broke that the Spartans were scheduling home-and-home series against both Oklahoma State and Cincinnati in the future.
Life when Jeremy Fears Jr. is on the bench should be a bit easier next season. Michigan State only had two Big Ten-level point guards last season: Fears and Divine Ugochukwu .
May and June mean that it is official visit season for Michigan State. The Spartans already have seven commitments in their 2027 recruiting class , which is currently ranked 44th overall and 13th in the Big Ten on the Rivals Industry Comparison.
Michigan State football is looking to make some inroads in the state of Texas for some new talent. On Tuesday, 3-star Springtown (Texas) linebacker Rome Ewell announced via social media that he had locked in an official visit to MSU from June 19-21.
After two seasons of Aidan Chiles under center, Michigan State is turning the page at quarterback. Pat Fitzgerald and his staff have named Alessio Milivojevic the starting quarterback heading into the upcoming season, a decision that was earned rather than handed to him.
It usually takes a little bit for freshmen to get big roles immediately at Michigan State. Future one-and-done and first-round pick Jase Richardson didn't get to start until a game in February, and that opportunity happened because Jeremy Fears Jr.
Jeremy Fears Jr. is on a trajectory where he can become one of the best players in Michigan State basketball history. Fears exploded during his redshirt sophomore year in 2025-26.
Tom Izzo has never placed much stock in recruiting rankings throughout his tenure as Michigan State's head coach. For him, player development and fit within his system have always mattered more than where a prospect lands on a national list.
Michigan State is still looking out for a wide receiver to add to its 2027 class. On Sunday, 3-star St. Ignatius (Ohio) wideout Trey Haddad announced that he was down to five schools.
This incoming recruiting class has the chance to be the best one Michigan State has had in a while. Tom Izzo took four high school prospects this cycle, the first time he's done so since the 2023 class.
Michigan State has filled out its roster for next season, and Tom Izzo did a solid job retaining key pieces from last year's team while also addressing the program's most pressing need through the transfer portal.
Choosing to change coaches usually means you'll have a very busy transfer portal cycle, going in both directions. Michigan State opted to fire Jonathan Smith and then quickly hire Pat Fitzgerald .
Pat Fitzgerald has made something clear early on in his time at Michigan State: his team is going to get bigger. MSU football is in the early stages of putting together its 2027 recruiting class.
There is always a bit of a guessing element when it comes to high school recruiting. You have to watch these players play against competition several steps below the Big Ten, then figure out whether their skills can translate.
Michigan State basketball is still awaiting a final decision from its star point guard. On Friday, Jeremy Fears Jr. was revealed to be one of the invitees to this year's NBA Combine.
Michigan State football is entering a new era under head coach Pat Fitzgerald, and the expectations are measured but cautiously optimistic. The Spartans have struggled since their 2021 season, failing to post a winning record in any year since.
After drafting all of Michigan’s players, the Lions finally add a Spartan The 2026 NFL Draft is over, but the Lions are still adding more players. This time, two veteran players via free agency.
Tom Izzo has been the head coach of the Michigan State Spartans since 1995. He's a legend in East Lansing, and at 71 years old, there's a very real chance that he ends up retiring as a Michigan State lifer. He's been at MSU for 31 seasons straight. What's a few more, right?