Michigan State Spartans: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 24

Michigan State Basketball Expanding 2027 Recruiting Board

Michigan State basketball is beginning to broaden its search for 2027 recruits. The Spartans have recently sent out a few more offers and begun setting their sights on some other prospects.

How Close MSU Is To Competing for Conference Championship

The Big Ten is the largest conference in college football, with 18 teams vying to stand tall in Indianapolis as one of the top teams in the sport. For the past several seasons, a combination of Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan, and Indiana has ruled the division with an iron fist.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 22

One Returning Player Ready To Become Star for Michigan State

The Michigan State Spartans are searching for the flame that made them a powerhouse for much of the 21st century under former head coach Mark Dantonio.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 22

Why Michigan State's New Offensive Line Inspires Confidence

Michigan State's offensive line will be one of the biggest determining factors for the Spartans this fall. The unit looks a lot different than it did last season.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 21

What Derailed MSU Last Season, And How It Can Be Avoided

The Spartans are in the hunt for a national championship this year, which means every single game matters, no matter how tough the opponent is expected to be or how much the game seems to matter.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 20

The Biggest Concern Nobody Is Talking About for Michigan State

Michigan State certainly doesn't have the perfect roster. The Spartans haven't made a bowl game in four seasons, and the odds seem to be above 50% that the drought will reach five in 2026.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 20

Exploring WMU's Bartholomae as Potential MSU AD Candidate

One pretty sensible external candidate for Michigan State's open athletic director job currently resides in Kalamazoo. Western Michigan AD Dan Bartholomae has often been suggested as someone MSU could consider as its next athletic director.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 19

MSU's Fourth Best Way To Approach Starting Five

The Spartans have one of the most talented rosters in all of college basketball with a healthy array of veterans and newcomers, as well as a wide selection of size, shooting skill, and playmaking ability.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 17

Michigan State's Best Path to Big Ten Success

The Spartans were an abysmal team last year in conference play, sometimes getting close to a victory but only getting the job done at the end of the season, when the team was doomed to an offseason of chaos no matter what.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 17

Analytics Won't Ease Michigan State Football Fans' Concerns

Michigan State may be facing another uphill battle for bowl eligibility. ESPN recently released its computerized preseason projections for the 2026 college football season from its Football Power Index (FPI).

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 17

3 Interesting Things MSU Players Working on at Moneyball

HOLT, Mich. -- Tom Izzo isn't there to bench you for a "bad shot" during Moneyball. The annual event gives Michigan State basketball players a unique avenue to work on new aspects of their game.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 16

MSU Board Must Hire Mark Hollis Right Now. Here's Why

The top of the Michigan State University athletic administration has gone through a fairly chaotic last several weeks. Originally, the school was set to lose president Kevin Guskiewicz and athletic director J Batt, who agreed to serve in their positions at Clemson University and the University of Kentucky, respectively.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 16

Evaluating Kur Teng's Odd Placement On MSU's Roster

The Spartans are chasing a championship this year, as they have the best roster they may have for the next few years. Fans are growing impatient with good but not great success, and the legendary coach Tom Izzo won't be around for too much longer.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 16

One Key Factor Shaping Michigan State Football's 2026 Season

College football rebuilds are much different than they used to be. In the past, plenty of coaches would be given a several-year semi-grace period to get "their guys" onto the roster via high school recruiting.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 15

Predicting Michigan State's First Loss of 2026 Season

The Spartans are trying to find a quick turnaround this offseason so they don't disappoint the Spartan faithful as they did last year, hopefully winning more than one in-conference game.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 15

3 Transfers Michigan State Could Come To Regret

The Michigan State Spartans have barely made a blip on the national radar over the last four years, failing not only to reach a bowl game but also to post a .500 record.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 15

3 Reasons Why MSU Basketball Can Contend for National Title

Michigan State is in the discussion of the nation's best a few months before the official start of the college basketball season. The Spartans are widely considered to be a top-10 team right now.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 14

Pair of Michigan State Players Selected in 2026 MLB Draft

Michigan State baseball saw a pair of its alumni drafted on Sunday. The Spartans saw right-handed pitcher Nolan Higgins and outfielder Nick Williams get selected during this year's MLB Draft.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 14

4 Spartan Transfers Who Could Become Superstars

The Michigan State Spartans were aggressive in adding as much talent as possible from the transfer portal, as head coach Pat Fitzgerald made a statement about what he wants to do in East Lansing.

Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / July 7

Tom Izzo issues official statement on Michigan State's president returning

What a difference a month makes.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / June 22

What Dusty May leaving Michigan means for Tom Izzo, Michigan State

Monday was anything but a slow news day for college basketball. Early in the day, news broke that University of Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May will become the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania, Adam Schefter and Pete Thamel.

Mavericks hope Dusty May can work his college magic in NBA

Why jumping to NBA with Mavericks makes sense for Dusty May

Michigan’s potential replacement for Dusty May has been revealed

What does Mark Cuban think of Mavericks luring Dusty May away from Michigan?

The 'Men's basketball national champion coaches' quiz

Tom Izzo News / Yardbarker / June 15