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The Persistent Weakness Still Holding Spartans Back

The Michigan State Spartans continue their slide, dropping a seventh consecutive game to the Penn State Nittany Lions, 28-10. MSU now sits at 3-7 on the season, meaning the best finish the team can achieve is 5-7, which would mark a fourth consecutive season without a bowl game.

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Postgame Thoughts on MSU's Seventh Straight Loss

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State lost again on Saturday. This time it's to the formerly 3-6 Penn State Nittany Lions, 28-10 . MSU is 3-7 overall now, and a dreadful 0-7 against the Big Ten.

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

Michigan State, Jonathan Smith are Out of Chances in 2025

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- The last, itty-bitty amount of hope for Michigan State and head coach Jonathan Smith in 2025 went away on Saturday once the Spartans' 28-10 loss to Penn State went final.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 15

Milivojevic, VanSumeren React to MSU’s Loss to Penn State

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State fell to 0-7 during Big Ten play after its 28-10 loss against Penn State on Saturday. Redshirt freshman quarterback Alessio Milivojevic completed 17 of his 27 passes for 128 yards during his second collegiate start.

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

3 Observations From an Unfortunately Unsurprising Michigan State Loss

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Penn State , entering Spartan Stadium with a 3-6 overall record and a 0-6 mark against conference opponents, just beat Michigan State by 18 points.

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

Michigan State’s Recent Recruiting Addition Surges Program to New Heights

Michigan State basketball is now 3-0 to begin the season. With wins against Colgate, San Jose State, and a number 14th-ranked Arkansas, Michigan State has had a great start to the season as they look towards New York City to play number nine-ranked Kentucky.

Final Predictions for Michigan State's Game vs. Penn State

It's prediction time! Michigan State (3-6 overall, 0-6 Big Ten) is hosting Penn State (3-6, 0-6) for Senior Night in East Lansing. Someone has to get their first conference win and the Land Grant Trophy during this one.

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

MSU Women’s Soccer Advances in NCAA Tourney with Win vs. Milwaukee

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Second-seeded Michigan State easily advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 4-1 victory over Wisconsin-Milwaukee at DeMartin Stadium on Friday night. Leading 1-0 at halftime, The Spartans scored three second-half goals within a 14-minute span to open the lead to four.

Michigan State Spartans News / ESPN / November 14

Taylor chooses Michigan State, boosts '26 class

Michigan State landed top-35 recruit Ethan Taylor on Friday, vaulting the Spartans into the top three of the 2026 recruiting class rankings.

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

Michigan State Gets Huge Commitment from Five-Star C

Five-star center Ethan Taylor announced that he will be heading to Michigan State on Friday afternoon. He chose the Spartans over other finalists Indiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Oregon.

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

Making the Case For and Against MSU’s Jonathan Smith

Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith has had a poor second season in East Lansing. MSU is 3-6, does not have a Big Ten win, and faces an uphill battle to win even one of its last three games.

Jaxon Kohler News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 14

Why MSU's Kohler Called Second-Half Slump a 'Learning Experience'

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Even though he scored 17 points and grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds, Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler is focused on what he and his team can do better following a 79-60 win over San Jose State on Thursday.

Tom Izzo News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 14

Why Tom Izzo Still Thrives as an Elite Recruiter

The Michigan State Spartans are aiming to assemble one of the top high school recruiting classes in college basketball. According to 247Sports.com, the Spartans currently hold the No.

Michigan State Spartans News / Mike Farrell Sports / November 14

How Michigan State Played Chess With the NCAA and Won BIG

Did Michigan State (3-6, 0-6 Big Ten) just use the NCAA like chess pieces by making them believe they were still king when in reality they were nothing but a pawn?

Tom Izzo News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 13

MSU's Izzo Accepts Blame for Poor Second Half vs. SJSU

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo said that he didn't do a good enough job at getting his team during the second half of the Spartans' 79-60 victory against San Jose State on Thursday night.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 14

No. 17 Michigan State fends off San Jose State in battle of Spartans

Carson Cooper and Jaxon Kohler each posted 17 points and Jeremy Fears Jr. added 15 points as No. 17 Michigan State held on for a 79-60 win against San Jose State.

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