Spartans Host UMKC After Quick Turnaround

DALLAS -- Michigan State offensive lineman Arthur Ray has won the Courage Award given by the Football Writers Association of America for his comeback from cancer. Ray signed with Michigan State as a highly recruited lineman from Chicago in 2007, but was soon diagnosed with cancer in his left leg. He had nine surgeries -- including four bone grafts -- underwent chemotherapy and...

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Brandon Wood scored 16 points and No. 21 Michigan State overcame a sluggish first half to beat Bowling Green 74-60 on Saturday night. Derrick Nix added a career-high 14 points to go with seven rebounds and Branden Dawson had 13 points for the Spartans (9-2), who have won nine straight. Draymond Green had 12 points and 10 rebounds, his fifth double-double...

I've been thinking about the Outback Bowl. Michigan State is a very good team. They will come to Florida looking to get revenge for their previous bowl losses to the Dawgs. The Spartans will also be looking for a measure of respect against a quality SEC team. They will be ready to play and I expect them to come out of the gates fast. Michigan State is not LSU. MSU will not...

Michigan State hosted one of the nation's top ranked safeties on an official visit over the weekend. Scout.com caught up with Demetrious Cox to see how the visit went.

Michigan State offensive lineman Arthur Ray has won the Courage Award given by the Football Writers Association of America for his comeback from cancer. Ray signed with Michigan State as a highly recruited lineman from Chicago in 2007, but was soon diagnosed with cancer in his left leg. He had nine surgeries -- including four bone grafts -- underwent chemotherapy and dealt with several...

Dantonio expects the Spartans to practice around 10 times before the game.

Here are notes and quotes from Michigan State's 89-54 win over Missouri-Kansas City Monday night at the Breslin Center:

APNewsNow. No. 19 Michigan St. 89, UMKC 54. With AP Photos. Branden Dawson got off to a great start in the first few minutes and scored a career-high 16 points to lead No. 19 Michigan State past UMKC 89-54 on Monday night. Dawson had eight quick points and finished 8 for 12 from the field for the Spartans (10-2), who have won 10 straight. Brandon Wood also had 16 points, including...

Michigan State's Arthur Ray Jr. has been named the winner of the 2011 Discover Orange Bowl/FWAA Courage Award. Ray, a senior offensive lineman from Chicago, returned to football this season, four years after bone cancer derailed his career. The award will be presented Jan. 3, 2012, at the AVMed Orange Bowl Coaches Luncheon in Miami; Ray will be honored again Jan. 4 on the field...

When the Spartans play in the Outback Bowl on Jan 2, nearly two months will have passed since the offensive line allowed a sack. Michigan State's offensive line didn't allow a sack over the final four games of the season, including a 42-39 loss to Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis on Dec. 3.

The Spartans play their second game in three nights when they host UMKC tonight at Breslin Center.

Several 2013 recruits attended the men's basketball game against Bowling Green.

Dec 19, 8:30 PM | Breslin Center UMKC Kangaroos vs Michigan State Spartans Odds 7-5TEAM RECORD9-2 The college hoops wagering menu features a clash between Michigan State and UMKC on Monday, with the host Spartans trying to win and cover the NCAAB point spread. The Kangaroos will try to spoil to the party on Monday; they are 3-1 ATS against the number this season, while...

Branden Dawson got off to a great start in the first few minutes and scored a career-high 16 points to lead No. 19 Michigan State past UMKC 89-54 on Monday night.

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Brandon Wood scored 16 points and No. 21 Michigan State overcame a sluggish first half to beat Bowling Green 74-60 on Saturday night.