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Fitzgerald Expands on Special Teams for Spartans

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Special teams usually doesn't get talked enough about how important it is. Lots of talk is about how good the offense or defense is or will be.

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Measuring Potential Impact of Ugochukwu Injury for MSU

It seems like one of Michigan State's most valuable guards is going to miss some time. MSU's Divine Ugochukwu left the game with about six minutes remaining in the first half of the Spartans' eventual 76-73 loss to Minnesota and did not return.

3 Illinois Players Who Pose Biggest Threat to Michigan State

Things are not getting any easier for Michigan State after its loss to Minnesota on Wednesday. In fact, it's about to get a lot more difficult. The 10th-ranked Spartans have lost two straight.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 5

Recapping MSU Football's National Signing Day Activity

Michigan State's 2026 recruiting class is now complete. Most of the Spartans' class signed back in December during the early signing period, but some eventual

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 5

Ranking Spartans' Class After February Signing Day

The importance and urgency of college football's February national signing day have diminished over the year's , but the day still marks a significant step in the offseason calendar.

Jeremy Fears News / College Sports Only / February 5

Michigan State Guard Jeremy Fears Raises Eyebrows With Dirty Play

Last night's loss to unranked Minnesota was bad enough for Michigan State, but head coach Tom Izzo has a lot more to worry about with his star player.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / February 5

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Michigan State Spartans News / Larry Brown Sports / February 5

Tom Izzo had a pointed message to Michigan State star after groin-kicking incident

Is Jeremy Fears Jr. trying to be the next Draymond Green? The No. 10 Michigan State Spartans star has been receiving lots of backlash for his actions during Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 4

Social Media Reacts to Michigan State's Loss at Minnesota

Michigan State is coming off a tough home loss to in-state rival Michigan. After being down 42-26 heading into halftime, the Spartans would storm back in the second half and at one point take a 59-57 lead with under seven minutes to play.

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Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 4

Pat Fitzgerald Recaps NSD, First Months on Job at MSU

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- It's been a busy few months for Pat Fitzgerald. It's been just over two months since he was formally introduced as Michigan State's new head football coach.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 4

MSU Adds Late 2026 PWO Commitment From Running Back

Since taking over the program, new Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald and his staff have hit the ground running on the high school recruiting trail.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 4

How Wednesday’s Game Will Reveal Critical Trait for Spartans

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- The mental toughness of Michigan State basketball is about to get tested. Last Friday night's loss to then-No. 3 Michigan is not MSU's first loss of the season, but it's the first one that has felt particularly disappointing.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 4

Michigan State’s Bracketology Rating Shifts After Disappointing Weekend

Michigan State's men's basketball team won't be stressing when Selection Sunday roles around next month. The No. 10-ranked Spartans will easily be in the NCAA Tournament field for a 28th straight season, extending the nation's longest postseason streak.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 4

3 Keys to Victory for Michigan State at Minnesota

Michigan State needs a quality performance on Wednesday. The 10th-ranked Spartans (19-3 overall, 9-2 Big Ten) are on the road against a Minnesota squad (10-12, 3-8) that has been better than what its record says it is.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 4

MSU Extends Late Offer to 2026 Quarterback

National Signing Day for the 2026 class is almost here, and the vast majority of prospects have already committed and signed with programs during the early

Jaxon Kohler News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 4

Why MSU Needs Kohler to Break Out of Recent Slump

Michigan State needs its season big man to return to his old form a bit. Jaxon Kohler has had some struggles recently. Across MSU's last five games, he's averaged just 8.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game while shooting 38.6% from the field and 18.2% from beyond the arc.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / February 4

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Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / February 4

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Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 4

Future Spartan Continues Breakout Season Despite Snub

The 2026 McDonald’s All-American Game rosters were officially revealed, and Michigan State signee Jasiah Jervis was the lone Spartan selected. The New York native has been leading Archbishop Stepinac to a 16-4 overall record and an undefeated 11-0 mark in league play.

Michigan State Spartans News / Total Pro Sports / February 3

‘Michigan State’ Con Man Is Scamming College Football Recruits With Fake Scholarship Scheme

Michigan State is dealing with a new recruiting scam. A con artist is targeting young football players by sending fake scholarship offers. The scam has already tricked several recruits and their families.

Tom Izzo News / The Spun / February 3

Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo Issues Odd Challenge To Reporters

Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo got a bit defensive when asked about a tactical decision from Friday's 83-71 loss to Michigan. Izzo sat Carson Cooper after the starting center got called for his second foul nearly midway through the opening half.

Michigan State Spartans News / College Football News / January 29

Michigan State Football 2026 Schedule Breakdown and Analysis

Welcome to East Lansing, Pat Fitzgerald. As a gift, you get the 2026 schedule. Last year, Michigan State had to play Indiana, USC, Penn State, and Iowa.

Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / January 28