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A classic Big Ten in-state rivalry kicks off this weekend as No. 25 Michigan hits the road against struggling Michigan State in college football’s Week 9 action on Saturday.

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Michigan State's Jordan Hall Talks Through Rivalry Week

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State captain and linebacker Jordan Hall is still trying to get the right to hoist the Paul Bunyan Trophy for the first time.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 22

Michigan vs. Michigan State bold predictions for college football Week 9

Michigan will visit Michigan State in Week 9, as the two are set to meet for the 118th time. The game has provided memorable moments. It has been 10 years since the infamous Surrender Cobra moment, and this game could have more infamous moments in Paul Bunyan Trophy lore.

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

Michigan State Women’s Team Gaining Big Ten Power Status

While many are talking about Michigan State men's basketball and how they are projected to play, the women's team has also made noise this offseason. Last offseason, MSU ended its season with a record of 22-10 and an 11-7 conference record.

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

Four-Star RB Receives Offer From MSU

With 20 hard commits in their Class of 2026, Michigan State is continuing to look to the future. Head coach Jonathan Smith knows that his job is in the hands of these recruits.

Jaxon Kohler News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 21

MSU's Jaxon Kohler Excited to See Fans Again, Bring Energy

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- There are not many players out there who scream into the crowd more than Michigan State senior forward Jaxon Kohler . On Thursday, Kohler will get his first chance to do it in the Breslin Center for the first time since March.

Tom Izzo News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 21

MSU's Tom Izzo Previews BGSU Exhibition, Talks Rivalry with UM

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State men's basketball is nearing its return to a game in front of fans inside the Breslin Center, as the Spartans are set to take on Bowling Green for an exhibition match on Thursday at 7 p.m.

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

MSU's Brian Lindgren Talks Offense and Previews UM's Defense

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State offensive coordinator Brian Lindgren spoke to the press about his unit and talked a bit about Michigan's defense late Tuesday morning.

Aidan Chiles News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 21

Aidan Chiles on Preparation for His Second Michigan State-Michigan Game

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State starting quarterback Aidan Chiles truly learned for the first time what the Spartans' rivalry with Michigan meant when he stepped onto the turf at Michigan Stadium last year.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 21

One MSU Unit Falling Apart — And It’s Not Defense

Many of the Michigan State Spartans units were highly touted going into the 2025 season, receivers like Nick Marsh, quarterbacks like Aidan Chiles, or special team players such as Ryan Eckley , and the rushing room was one of those units.

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

Jonathan Smith's Improved Understanding of MSU-UM Rivalry

Jonathan Smith's grasp on what Michigan versus Michigan State meant was not all the way there last season. Given what he said and how fired up he was about it (at least for him), his mindset appears to be in a much better place now, as he seeks to win the Paul Bunyan Trophy for the first time.

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

Michigan State Hockey Rises to No. 1 in National Rankings

After sweeping former No. 1 Boston University on the road this past Friday and Saturday, the Michigan State hockey team leapt up the polls on Monday to take BU's spot as the top team in the nation.

NFL News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 21

Former MSU OC Jay Johnson Loses Play-Calling Duties at Different School

Former Michigan State offensive coordinator Jay Johnson is struggling at his latest stop after leaving MSU. Now at Wyoming in the Mountain West Conference, Johnson has reportedly lost his title as offensive coordinator of the Cowboys, lost play-calling duties, and was demoted to an offensive analyst role on Monday.

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

Big Opportunity Ahead for Jonathan Smith, MSU vs. Michigan

The Jonathan Smith era at Michigan State is certainly in peril. Coaches who begin 3-10 against their respective conference generally do not do too well.

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

Michigan State's Ghastly Run Game Performance against Indiana

Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles had a 64-yard rush during the Spartans' 38-13 loss at No. 3 Indiana on Saturday. His team finished with 74 rushing yards.

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

Biggest Storylines Hovering Over Michigan-Michigan State Week

The biggest week of Michigan State's football season is now here. It has been a tough season for the Spartans so far, particularly against Big Ten competition , but a lot of that can be forgiven if they can pull out a victory against No.

Michigan State Spartans News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 19

Michigan vs. Michigan State prediction: Where the experts see an edge

Back in the rankings, Michigan hits the road against rival Michigan State as college football’s Week 9 action kicks off this Saturday, and now the experts and betting markets have revealed their prediction and preference for the game.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 19

Breaking Down Yet Another Blowout Loss for Michigan State

Indiana entered Saturday as the No. 3 team in the country. Michigan State had been doing nothing but scuffle through a 0-3 start to Big Ten play. Both teams played like that, as the Hoosiers rolled over the Spartans, 38-13 .

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 19

Why This MSU Transfer Will Turn Heads in 2025

The Michigan State Spartans will see a vastly different team from last year’s group that went to the Elite Eight. MSU will no longer have the services of Jase Richardson, Jaden Akins, Tre Holloman, Frankie Fidler, and others who helped the Spartans make a run in the tournament.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 19

Grading Michigan State’s Defense at the Midway Point

Michigan State's defense has been a bad unit this season. As last season’s defensive unit wasn't great either, head coach Jonathan Smith and defensive coordinator Joe Rossi haven't shown any improvement regarding improving this defense.

Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / October 15

Jonathan Smith ignoring outside noise at Michigan State, but he should be worried

Michigan State Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith has to feel like he still has time to build his program and turn things around in East Lansing. With that said, things are certainly looking bleak after a 3-3 start to the season, which includes a 0-3 mark against Big Ten teams.

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