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Preview: Michigan State Hockey's Series vs. Minnesota

Michigan State hockey is returning to action in what is sure to be an emotional weekend at Munn Ice Arena. The second-ranked Spartans are hosting unranked Minnesota on Friday and Saturday, but these two games will not really be about MSU against the Golden Gophers.

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

MSU, Nightingale Seek to Honor Late Dan Sturges Multiple Ways

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State hockey head coach Adam Nightingale walked into the room for his press conference on Thursday morning, and then walked right back out to, very understandably, take a few extra minutes to compose himself.

Tom Izzo News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 22

Why Izzo Called Out Players After West Coast Trip

No. 10 Michigan State survived its dreaded West Coast road trip with two wins over the last week, but head coach Tom Izzo was less than thrilled with his team following Tuesday's win at Oregon.

Coen Carr News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 22

How MSU’s Coen Carr Took Big Step in Win Over Oregon

Coen Carr took a step forward as a scorer on Tuesday night. Michigan State's supremely athletic forward is known nationally for one thing: dunking. That's always going to be Carr's most interesting, and perhaps best, trait as a basketball player.

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

MSU Set to Host Top 2027 Tight End on Visit

New Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald and his staff have been very busy over the past few days on the high school recruiting trail. Not only have

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

Pat Fitzgerald Accelerates MSU Recruiting Rebuild, Targets Big WR

Michigan State football’s new head coach, Pat Fitzgerald, has completely overhauled the Spartans’ roster ahead of the 2026 season. While retaining several key contributors from last year’s team and keeping most of the 2026 recruiting class intact, Fitzgerald has aggressively attacked the transfer portal, bringing in 29 new players.

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

MSU's Izzo's 'You Can't Guard My Mother' Line to Teng Goes Viral

Tom Izzo definitely was not pleased with Kur Teng's defense on Tuesday night. During the first half of 10th-ranked Michigan State's eventual 68-52 victory over Oregon , the FS1 broadcast had a mic near one MSU huddle.

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

This Position Emerging as MSU's Deepest Spot on 2026 Roster

There will be no shortage of options for Michigan State here this offseason. Not only did MSU obtain several new pieces at running back through the transfer portal, but the Spartans also retained a lot of their existing depth at the position.

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

5 Former Spartans Finding Transfer Portal Destinations

More former Michigan State players are beginning to find new schools in the transfer portal. As of Tuesday night, at least 36 of the 45 outgoing Spartans have committed to a new school.

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

Returners, Newcomers and Outlook for Revamped MSU Defensive Line

As new Michigan State head football coach Pat Fitzgerald attempts to rebuild the team's culture and identity by returning to its tenacious defensive roots, he'll inevitably face some challenges.

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

Michigan State Offers Exciting 2028 Linebacker

With the 2025 college football season officially over and the offseason underway, coaching staffs across the country are hitting the ground running on

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 21

3 Observations from MSU's Road Victory over Oregon

Michigan State’s identity is starting to become clearer, and similarities to last year’s team that won the Big Ten are growing. Like MSU did a lot last season, it dominated in the second half.

College Basketball News / Bleacher Report / January 21

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Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / January 20

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

Social Media Reacts to Michigan State's Win Over Oregon

Michigan State is coming off a dominant win against Washington in Seattle. Jaxon Kohler didn't have his best game, as he had a season-low seven points.

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

Michigan State Outlasts Oregon to Grab Fifth Straight Victory

It certainly wasn't Michigan State's prettiest game, but it got it done. Tuesday night's game was extremely tight for about 26 minutes, but then the 10th-ranked Spartans pulled away from Oregon with a 25-6 run to ultimately win 68-52 on the road.

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

Michigan State Surges Into Top 10 After Dominant Week

Michigan State basketball put together an impressive week, earning two dominant wins against Indiana and Washington to further solidify its status as a Big Ten contender.

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

Michigan State Trending For 3-Star 2027 Quarterback

Now that the chaos of the 2026 college football transfer portal window is for the most part behind them, new Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald and his staff are shifting their focus towards the 2027 recruiting cycle as the Spartans continue to target some of the top prospects in the class.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 20