Yardbarker
Spartan Nation Damaged After Demoralizing Nebraska Loss

Spartan Nation Damaged After Demoralizing Nebraska Loss

Michigan State dropped its Big Ten opener to Nebraska, 31-13. Let's take a look a how Spartan Nation is reacting. The Spartans were riddled with the injury bug from the start of the game after they lost the engine of their offense in Cam Edwards, and the hits kept coming.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 27

3 Most Concerning Stats From MSU's Loss to Nebraska

Michigan State got soundly beaten at home to open conference play on Saturday. It felt like Nebraska was a slightly better team headed into Week 4, but the Cornhuskers showed they were a lot more superior than anticipated in a 31-13 result over the Spartans.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 26
3 Instant Takeaways from MSU's Disappointing Nebraska Performance

3 Instant Takeaways from MSU's Disappointing Nebraska Performance

EAST LANSING — File that game firmly under the “disappointing” category. Hope for a positive start to Big Ten play felt abundant in Spartan Stadium entering Saturday evening against Nebraska .

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 24
3 Key Notes on MSU Hockey As Another Massive Season Nears

3 Key Notes on MSU Hockey As Another Massive Season Nears

EAST LANSING -- No head coach on Michigan State's campus has had more success over the last few years than Adam Nightingale. The Spartans' head hockey coach enters his fifth year with the program.

Trey Lisle News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 24
How MSU's Lisle Forging Big Role in Defense's Present, Future

How MSU's Lisle Forging Big Role in Defense's Present, Future

EAST LANSING -- Things weren't going great for Trey Lisle in his first FBS training camp. Lisle transferred to Michigan State this offseason after beginning his career with two years at Southeast Missouri State.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 23
3 Key Notes From MSU Basketball's First Official Practice

3 Key Notes From MSU Basketball's First Official Practice

EAST LANSING -- Lots of expectations and anticipation surround this upcoming season of Michigan State basketball. The Spartans are probably going to be ranked inside the top 10 of this year's preseason AP Poll, and the concept of national title contention hardly seems absurd.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 22
3 Determining Factors for MSU Basketball Entering Massive Season

3 Determining Factors for MSU Basketball Entering Massive Season

College basketball is closer than it may appear. Tuesday marks the official start of practice for Michigan State basketball, which is 41 days away from its official season opener against Quinnipiac on Nov.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 22
Michigan State Football: Week 3 Special Teams Summary

Michigan State Football: Week 3 Special Teams Summary

The Spartans did much better than expected against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, putting up a fight and forcing the No. 3 team in the nation into a somewhat tight game.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 22
5 MSU Players Primed for Larger Roles in Big Ten Play

5 MSU Players Primed for Larger Roles in Big Ten Play

Michigan State has completed non-conference play. Things only get more interesting from here. The Spartans' results have been as expected so far, taking down Toledo 30-20 , Eastern Michigan 35-7 , and falling at No.

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

MSU's Fitzgerald Ducking Compliments, 'Rat Poison,' After ND Loss

EAST LANSING -- Pat Fitzgerald isn't having any sort of praise after a loss. Michigan State performed better than most were expecting against No. 3 Notre Dame on Saturday.

Michigan State Spartans News / ESPN / September 18

Pemberton, top 10 PG in '27, picks Michigan State

Antonio Pemberton, the No. 8 ranked point guard in the SC Next 100 for the class of 2027, has committed to Michigan State, he told ESPN on Friday.

Tom Izzo News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 17
MSU Basketball Sets Up Exhibition on Night of Izzone Campout

MSU Basketball Sets Up Exhibition on Night of Izzone Campout

This will be fun. Michigan State basketball announced on Thursday that it would be playing an exhibition game against Incarnate Word the night of the Izzone Campout on Friday, Oct.

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

MSU, Fitzgerald Using Simple Strategy for Determining Playing Time

EAST LANSING -- Determining which players get to play and when should be a bit of a complex process. Michigan State and Pat Fitzgerald don't seem to think so.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 15
MSU Hoops Gets Prediction to Land Five-Star PG Following Visit

MSU Hoops Gets Prediction to Land Five-Star PG Following Visit

Michigan State is working towards landing a very, very important 2027 recruit. The Spartans received a prediction on Tuesday to land the commitment of five-star point guard Antonio Pemberton from Jamie Shaw at On3 .

Notre Dame vs. Michigan State: Battle for the Megaphone Is Back

Notre Dame vs. Michigan State: Battle for the Megaphone Is Back

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been nine years since the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Michigan State Spartans last squared off on the gridiron. What was

Michigan State Spartans News / Bleacher Report / September 7
College Football News / The Spun / September 5
Michigan State Football Player Pukes On Opponent Mid-Game

Michigan State Football Player Pukes On Opponent Mid-Game

Michigan State offensive lineman Robert Wright Jr. went viral during his team’s season opener for a pretty gross reason. Even though Michigan State won 30-20 in its opener against Toledo, it was evident that Wright lost his lunch during the fourth quarter.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / September 4
Michigan State Spartans News / EasySportz / August 18
Michigan State’s 2026 Schedule Will Test the Spartans From Start to Finish

Michigan State’s 2026 Schedule Will Test the Spartans From Start to Finish

The Pat Fitzgerald era at Michigan State isn’t going to begin with an easy schedule. The Spartans’ 2026 slate features an interesting non-conference schedule, several winnable Big Ten games and a brutal November stretch that could determine whether Michigan State takes a major step forward in Fitzgerald’s first season.

Michigan State Spartans News / EasySportz / August 18
The Pat Fitzgerald Era Starts With the Perfect Test for Michigan State

The Pat Fitzgerald Era Starts With the Perfect Test for Michigan State

Michigan State enters the 2026 season with plenty to prove, and its Week 1 matchup against Toledo might be exactly what the Spartans need. The Pat Fitzgerald era officially begins Friday, Sept.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / August 14
Michigan State Spartans News / EasySportz / August 4
Pat Fitzgerald Wants to Bring Physicality Back to Michigan State

Pat Fitzgerald Wants to Bring Physicality Back to Michigan State

For nearly two decades at Northwestern, Pat Fitzgerald built his identity around toughness. His teams rarely overwhelmed opponents with elite recruiting classes or overwhelming athleticism, but they consistently played disciplined, physical football that reflected their head coach’s personality.

Pat Fitzgerald News / Yardbarker / July 29
Pat Fitzgerald setting Michigan State up to play chippy brand of football

Pat Fitzgerald setting Michigan State up to play chippy brand of football

A football team always takes on the personality of its head coach, and that means the Michigan State Spartans are going to be feisty under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald.

UCLA's Nico Iamaleava shares unique perspective on Big Ten-SEC debate
Longtime SEC analyst Paul Finebaum backs Big Ten in top conference debate
Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith says SEC powerhouse was his 'dream school'
Penn State's Matt Campbell explains how NIL can help a coach find clarity
The 'College football color teams' quiz
Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / July 7
Tom Izzo issues official statement on Michigan State's president returning

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

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

Customize Your Newsletter

Yardbarker +

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA.

Popular Quizzes

Can you name the team leaders in receiving yards for every NFL franchise?

Can you name the No. 2 overall pick in every NFL Draft since 1966?

Can you name the MLB relievers with the most 100-K seasons?

Can you name every MLB player with multiple 30-home-run, 30-stolen base seasons?

Can you name every NFL player to have 2,000 or more total yards from scrimmage in a season?

Can you name the active NFL players with the most receptions?

Today's Latest News

Oregon QB Dante Moore taken off on stretcher after cheap shot

CFB Week 4 winners, losers: Florida Gators have bite, John Mateer start stirs fright and more

Giants sign insurance QB after season-ending Jaxson Dart injury

Clock may be running out on Deion Sanders at Colorado

Clock doesn't lie: Iowa stuns Michigan with walk-off touchdown on bonus play

Trio of Yankees could be activated for wild-card series

Bears reveal Caleb Williams' official status for 'Monday Night Football'

Justin Verlander shares emotional moment with his daughter upon exiting final career start