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3 Instant Takeaways from MSU's Discouraging Exhibition Loss at Marquette

It’s an exhibition game, but some early concern is absolutely justified. No. 6 Michigan State lost its second exhibition game in a week, falling 86-79 at Marquette on Sunday afternoon.

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Spartan Sundays: It Should Be All About 2027 for MSU Now

Michigan State is, mercifully, entering its bye week at 2-6 overall and 0-5 during Big Ten play. The Spartans' latest loss came at No. 9 UCLA on Saturday, 28-10.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 23

MSU, Bartholomae Tap Spartan Ventures CEO with Fitzgerald Ties

Michigan State's athletic department has made another major hire. The school officially announced on Friday morning that it was hiring Mike Polisky to serve as Spartan Ventures' new CEO and as the deputy AD within the athletic department.

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

Stock Up, Stock Down Report from MSU's First Two Exhibitions

Michigan State basketball has offered two glimpses now into how it'll look this season. The sixth-ranked Spartans now have just one preseason game left, a road game at Marquette on Sunday, following an 89-59 victory over Incarnate Word on Oct.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 22

Big Key for Michigan State's Defense To Get Over Hump

EAST LANSING -- Michigan State feels like it's close to getting a victory it truly needs. The mood around the football building this week hasn't been a traditional "five-game losing streak" feel.

Alessio Milivojevic News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 21

Status for MSU QB Alessio Milivojevic In The Air for UCLA Game

It's not a certainty who will start at quarterback for Michigan State this weekend, and it's not by choice. The Spartans (2-5 overall, 0-4 Big Ten) released their first availability report of the week on Wednesday night ahead of a game at No.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / October 21

Michigan State's miserable offense: 3 takeaways from Spartans preseason loss to UConn Huskies

Michigan State Basketball hosted fellow Final Four contender UConn on Tuesday, a preseason battle of top-10 teams. While there’s no question as to who the star of the Spartans is, the supporting cast is a key question to determining the ceiling for the team.

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

3 Instant Observations from MSU Basketball's Exhibition Loss to UConn

EAST LANSING — Michigan State basketball asked for a big test on its preseason schedule. It sure got one. The sixth-ranked Spartans just didn't hit enough shots to take down another one of the nation's elite teams, even at the Breslin Center, as No.

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

How Michigan State's WR Room Showing Signs of Life

If one unit could be called insufficient this year, the easy answer would be the defense as a whole, and more specifically the cornerback room. That's for many reasons, but the wide receiver room may actually be the unit that has been lacking more this season.

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

Kickoff Time, TV Channel Set for MSU's Game at Undefeated UCLA

Michigan State's upcoming game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena against UCLA is now fully set. The Spartans and the Big Ten formally announced on Monday that the team's game against the 12th-ranked Bruins would kick off at approximately 3:30 p.m.

Alessio Milivojevic News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 18

Why Big QB Decision Should Loom This Winter for MSU, Milivojevic

EAST LANSING -- Time is ticking for Michigan State to make another decision at quarterback. Starters are playing for their jobs every week and year during the transfer portal era.

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

Spartan Sundays: 'One Play Away' Mistakes Will Haunt MSU in 2026

EAST LANSING — The painful reality is that Michigan State is 2-5. That record is painful. It would stink whether MSU had lost every game by 50 points or by one.

Michigan State Spartans News / EssentiallySports / October 18

Big Ten Fan in Jabrill Peppers Jersey Visited by State Police During Week 7 Game

Michigan State fans haven’t forgotten Jabrill Peppers embarrassing the Spartans in Michigan’s 32-23 victory in 2016. And apparently, one Michigan fan knew exactly how to get under their skin.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 17

Wild ending versus Michigan State keeps dream Northwestern season alive

You could forgive Northwestern for thinking it's living a dream. And not just because of the wild ending to its road win at the Michigan State Spartans.

No. 25 Northwestern blocks late FG, kicks winner to top Michigan State

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College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 17

One Key Fix for Michigan State Against Northwestern

The Spartans have been going through it this season, with injuries around every corner that are doing nothing to help, aside from one or two players being able to step up, such as Jaziun Patterson or Fredrick Moore.

Tom Izzo News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 16

How Izzo, MSU Remaining Dominant in Ever-Changing Landscape

We are in one of the more chaotic eras in the history of college sports. Over the last few years, several historic "blue blood" programs have fallen below that level of play.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 16

Why MSU's Defense Has Real Hope for Long Term Growth

The Spartans have dealt with one of the worst injury bugs in the nation this season, losing stars and starters alike, what feels like every drive of every game ever since conference play started against Nebraska.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 16

Why Quick Start Is Biggest Key for MSU vs. Northwestern

Michigan State is falling behind too quickly these days. The Spartans are on a four-game losing streak to open up their schedule against Power Four opponents, and one reason for that has been slow starts.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 15

Quickly Previewing Michigan State Hockey's One-Game Trip to RIT

Michigan State hockey is on the road for the first time this week, but only for just one game, rather than two. The third-ranked Spartans have gotten off to a positive start with their 2026-27 season, taking down Boston College in a home exhibition two weeks ago and sweeping Northern Michigan with relative ease last week.

Fredrick Moore News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 14

How Fredrick Moore Gives MSU Reason for Optimism

It is no secret that the Spartans are in a rebuilding year this year, but there have at least been bright spots in nearly all units on the team-tight ends, quarterbacks, linebackers, kickers, every position has had at least one person shine recently.

Pat Fitzgerald News / Yardbarker / October 13

Northwestern's David Braun, Michigan State's Pat Fitzgerald keeping focus on the game amid off-field narratives

Michigan State's 2-4 record would suggest that this could be an easy win for Northwestern, but there's going to be a lot emotionally on the line in this matchup.

SEC football history: Recalling the most obscure opponent for all 16 teams

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Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 13

Grading Each MSU Defensive Position Group at Season's Midpoint

It's been a challenging year for Michigan State's defense so far, for reasons both in and out of its control. This is the third year the Spartans have had Joe Rossi as their defensive coordinator, and he's under contract for the 2027 season after quietly signing a one-year extension days before the '25 campaign kicked off.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / October 3