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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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Izzo threatens to bench Fears after critical tech

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo called out star guard Jeremy Fears after he was accused of employ dirty tactics for the second straight game, this time earning a critical technical foul in a 76-73 loss to Minnesota.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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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.