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Why Fitzgerald is Bringing Back MSU's Classic Identity

For years, fans asked the question: “What is Michigan State’s identity?” Since Mark Dantonio’s departure in 2020, the Spartans have not had one. They didn’t

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MSU Women's Hoops Takes Down Ole Miss for Massive Ranked Victory

This one's a big one. No. 24 Michigan State women's basketball made a statement on Monday night, taking down 15th-ranked Ole Miss, 66-49. The game was played in Cherokee, N.C., as part of the Cherokee Invitational's championship game.

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Analyzing MSU Basketball's Season at Christmas Break

The non-conference run has definitely been a successful one for Michigan State this campaign. After entering the season ranked 22nd in the preseason AP Poll, the Spartans are now in the top 10 with New Year's and the full Big Ten slate soon to come.

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Why MSU's Coen Carr Showed Pro Potential

Michigan State is 11-1 after a victory against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies on Saturday afternoon. The Spartans got it done behind a career-high performance from junior forward Coen Carr, who has expanded his game every season since arriving in East Lansing.

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Michigan State Making Progress With Elite 2028 Wide Receiver

While Michigan State and new head coach Pat Fitzgerald are primarily focused on the 2026 and 2027 recruiting cycles, the Spartans have already started looking ahead to the 2028 cycle and are targeting several prospects in that class.

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MSU's Kohler, Carr Break Down Spartans' Victory over Oakland

DETROIT --- Jaxon Kohler and Coen Carr were two of the sparks No. 9 Michigan State needed to outlast Oakland on Saturday. Carr scored a career-high 22 points, along with seven rebounds, during the 79-70 win .

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MSU Special Teams Hire Could Pay Recruiting Dividends

New Michigan State football head coach Pat Fitzgerald continues to round out his staff for the 2026 season, and his most recent hire may be the most surprising yet.

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How Michigan State Can Become a CFP Contender

Michigan State is sitting at home watching the College Football Playoff, and the Spartans have done so for the last ten seasons. Spartan fans got a taste of big-time football a decade ago, but MSU has not reached those heights since.

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

Michigan State, Fitzgerald Offer In-State Four-Star EDGE Prospect

Pat Fitzgerald is already getting to work on the recruiting trail. Michigan State's new head coach has already shown some focus on top players from the state of Michigan, and Fitzgerald has now extended another in-state prospect.

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

How Divine Ugochukwu Can Get Back On Breakout Pace

Michigan State has been up and down in their play this season, having great halves followed by disastrous play, and consistency is needed in East Lansing.

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

Evaluating MSU's New GM Bryan Gasser and His Recruiting Background

Since taking over as Michigan State's head coach at the start of December, Pat Fitzgerald has been slowly but surely building his staff. While several roles still need to be filled, the Spartans addressed one of the most significant holes on their staff on Thursday night by hiring Bryan Gasser from Toledo as the program's new general manager.

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How Michigan State Can Help Alessio Milivojevic

Michigan State is moving forward with Alessio Milivojevic as its starting quarterback. Aidan Chiles , who started the last two seasons before suffering an injury and paving the way for Milivojevic, entered the transfer portal earlier in the week.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 19

How Michigan State Basketball Can Improve to 11-1

Michigan State improved to 10–1 on the season with a dominant win over Toledo. The Spartans started fast, jumping out to a 22–6 lead within the first five minutes of the opening half and never looked back, maintaining control for the remainder of the game.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 19

Potential Michigan State Running Back Targets in the 2027 Class

As the 2026 recruiting cycle winds down, new Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald and his staff are shifting their focus toward future classes. The Spartans have plenty of needs to address across their roster in the 2027 cycle, with the running back position being one of their top priorities.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 19

MSU Football Formally Announces Multiple New Hirings

The first spots of Pat Fitzgerald's staff at Michigan State have now officially been filled. On Thursday, MSU formally announced that the Spartans had hired Max Bullough to be the team's co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach and Joel Welsh to be the program's new head strength and conditioning coach.

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One Area MSU PG Fears Jr Must Improve

Michigan State heads to Little Caesars Arena in Detroit to take on the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in search of its 11th win of the season. The Spartans have never lost to Oakland in 22 games, and they aren’t looking to make Saturday the first time in the loss column.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 18

Denham Wojcik's Statistical Response To Public Scrutiny

Michigan State has achieved double-digit wins this season, with a record of 10-1, by defeating Toledo in an overall dominant victory. The Spartans started strong against the Rockets and were able to hold out till the end of the game to win 92-69.

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Evaluating MSU's Linebacker Room After Max Bullough Hire

Michigan State's linebackers have a chance to become one of the team's strengths again next fall. The Spartans recently hired former program legend Max Bullough to coach the unit and be the co-defensive coordinator.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 18

Michigan State Making Progress With Three-Star 2027 OT

It's been a chaotic month for Michigan State football with the firing of former head coach Jonathan Smith, the hiring of new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, and the craziness of Early National Signing Day in between.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 17

Spartans Who Pat Fitzgerald Should Utilize More in 2026

The Michigan State Spartans will begin the Pat Fitzgerald era in East Lansing next fall. MSU needed someone to be a leader in its locker room; someone who understands the Spartan culture.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 17

Breaking Down MSU's Best Passing Weapons After 2025

The Michigan State Spartans did not have the greatest passing attack last season. MSU dealt with a bit of a quarterback carousel last season, as Aidan

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 16

No. 9 Michigan State goes up big early, emphatically beats Toledo

Jaxon Kohler notched a double-double of 16 points and 13 rebounds and Jeremy Fears Jr. added 15 points and eight assists as No. 9 Michigan State downed Toledo 92-69 on Tuesday night in East Lansing, Mich.

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