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Social Media Reacts to Michigan State's Big Win vs. Illinois

Michigan State has been in the news recently with the play of Jeremy Fears getting much of the attention. Michigan State has not played well in their last two games and will look to bounce back against Illinois to avoid a third straight loss.

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MSU's Tom Izzo Recaps Team's Massive Victory over Illinois

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State entered Saturday night in a must-win spot. It got that needed victory. The 10th-ranked Spartans trailed most of the game, but MSU found a way to pull out an 86-83 victory over No.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / February 7

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Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 7

MSU Hockey Takes Down Michigan, Takes First Place in Big Ten

No. 2 Michigan State is back in control of its own destiny as it strives for its third straight regular-season Big Ten hockey title. The Spartans knocked off No.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / February 7

Watch: Michigan vs. Michigan State | Highlights | Big Ten Hockey | 02/07/26

College Basketball News / ESPN / February 7

Izzo starts 'remorseful' Fears after mulling decision

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo started guard Jeremy Fears against Illinois on Saturday after his sportsmanship was called into question in two straight games.

Watch: Michigan State at Penn State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 02/07/2026

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 7

3 Spartans who Need to Show up Against Illinois

What was supposed to be a bounce-back game against Minnesota turned into a nightmare, as Michigan State suffered its second straight loss. Throughout the first half, the Spartans looked out of sorts, struggling to get shots to fall on offense while also failing to generate stops on defense.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 7

Preview: MSU Hockey's 'Duel in the D' vs. Michigan

Michigan State hockey is entering another huge battle with its arch-rival. The top two teams in college hockey right now are Michigan and MSU, who are ranked in that order.

Charles Brantley News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 7

Fitzgerald Shares Fun Story on Bringing Back MSU's Brantley

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State brought in 30 transfers this offseason. One of them had already played for MSU before: defensive back Charles Brantley.

Michigan State Spartans News / Swish Appeal / February 7

A twist of fate brought Kennedy Blair to Michigan State, where she has gone from walk-on to star

Redshirt sophomore point guard Kennedy Blair’s path to becoming the best player on the No. 12 team in the nation—and the team she grew up rooting for—involved

NHL News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 6

MSU Hockey Blows 2-Goal Lead in Third in OT Loss at Michigan

That's a tough one to swallow. No. 2 Michigan State had a 3-1 lead entering the third, but a more-than-lackluster third period allowed No. 1 Michigan to tie it, and then a penalty in overtime allowed the Wolverines to win it.

Jeremy Fears News / ESPN / February 6

MSU loses Ugochukwu; Fears discipline possible

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said that discipline for star guard Jeremy Fears is possible while the Spartans deal with a season-ending injury to Divine Ugochukwu.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 6

Why Glaring Defensive Issue is Gut-Check for Spartans

Michigan State's men's basketball team has hit its annual February skid, dropping its last two games in Big Ten play to fall to 19-4 on the season. It's nothing new, and last season's team went on a great run following a similar slide, but this one has brought some clear-cut concerns to the forefront.

Max Bullough News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 6

Fitzgerald Speaks on Hiring MSU Legend Bullough

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- One of the best linebackers in Michigan State history is back. He's just a coach now, but one of the biggest early moves from new MSU head coach Pat Fitzgerald was to bring back Max Bullough to be the team's new co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 6

Bold Prediction Has MSU Landing 4-Star Legacy Defensive Back

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald and his staff have been on a hot streak on the high school recruiting trail lately. Not only have the Spartans

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 6

Future Spartan Speaks about McDonald’s All-American Game Selection

Lilly Williams is a 6-foot-6 five-star center from Farmington Hills, Michigan, and the first Michigan State signee since Sidney Cooks in 2017 to be selected to the McDonald’s All American Game.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / February 6

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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 / 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.

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.