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Recapping MSU's Rivalry Loss to Michigan

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Well, it's time to go over yet another Michigan State loss. The Spartans were simply "not good enough," in the words of Jonathan Smith , during their 31-20 defeat to Michigan on Saturday night.

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The Michigan State Spartans fell in their rivalry game against Michigan on Saturday night, 31-20. That marks the fourth straight loss to the Wolverines,

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 26

The Jonathan Smith Conundrum for MSU AD J Batt

The most important person in the Michigan State athletics universe is athletic director J Batt . What he does in the coming weeks or months could shape the direction of MSU football for a long, long time.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 26

MSU Planning Visit For Class of 2026 CB

Michigan State has been paying attention to this cornerback out of New Orleans for quite some time. Torrence "Toe" Sanders, a Class of 2026 CB, recently received an offer from MSU.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 26

How Michigan State Can Build a Winning Hoops Season

The Michigan State Spartans are preparing for the 2025-26 basketball season after a deep NCAA Tournament run last year. MSU lost several key contributors

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 26

Class of 2026 RB Offered PWO By MSU

Michigan State has decided to go local by extending a PWO (preferred walk-on opportunity) to Cedric Williams. Williams is listed as one of the top running backs in the state of Michigan, as he's crushing it with Detroit Catholic Central.

Aidan Chiles News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 26

MSU's Chiles, Hall Go Over Rivalry Loss vs. Michigan

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State dropped to 0-5 during Big Ten conference play on Saturday night with a 31-20 loss to its bitter rival, Michigan .

Michigan State Spartans News / NBC Sports / October 25

Watch: Re-calling Michigan vs. Michigan state moments

Brandon Tullis News / NBC Sports / October 25

Watch: Michigan State's Nick Marsh sets up Brandon Tullis' touchdown vs. Michigan | Big Ten on NBC

Nick Marsh News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 25

The Battle Of The Marsh's In Huge Rivalry Game

The biggest game of the year is just around the corner for the Michigan State Spartans, and their rivals, the Michigan Wolverines, are going to hold nothing back against their in-state enemies.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 25

Final Thoughts Before Michigan Takes on Michigan State

The day of the biggest game of Michigan State's season has arrived. Michigan's in town, and the 25th-ranked Wolverines are hoping to take the Paul Bunyan Trophy back with them to Ann Arbor for a fourth consecutive year.

Aidan Chiles News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 25

Predicting MSU's Chiles' Stats Against Bitter Rival Michigan

Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles got his first taste of the rivalry with Michigan last season, and it tasted sour. The Spartan quarterback played

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 25

Key Recruiting Target Attending MSU–Michigan Rivalry Game

With a laundry list of visitors in town, Michigan State knows its most important is a three-star wide receiver. Tayshon Bardo, who decommitted from Wisconsin earlier this month, announced that he'll be in East Lansing, MI.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 25

MSU Reportedly Getting Two Major Contributors Back vs. Michigan

Michigan State will reportedly be getting two major contributors back against Michigan on Saturday night; one on offense, one on defense. On Saturday morning,

Michigan State Spartans News / Sporting News / October 25

Michigan fan meme, explained: The story of viral Surrender Cobra Guy from 2015 Michigan State upset

The 2015 Michigan-Michigan State game gave birth to one of college football's finest memes.

Armorion Smith News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 24

Michigan State DB's Story to be Told Saturday on 'College Gameday'

Michigan State safety Armorion Smith is going to have his story told to the country. Ever since his mother, Gala Gilliam, passed away from cancer last year, Smith has been juggling the responsibilities of being a student-athlete and the legal guardian of several of his siblings.

Michigan State Spartans News / NBC Sports / October 24

Watch: The last time Michigan played Michigan State

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

MSU's Tom Izzo Gives Thoughts on Spartans' Exhibition Performance

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- There are always going to be some things to clean up after every team's first game together, and Michigan State was no different during its 75-66 exhibition win over Bowling Green on Thursday.

College Football News / College Football News / October 23

Michigan vs Michigan State Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines

The throw-out-the-record-books cliche doesn’t necessarily apply here, but it’s close. As much as this means for Michigan, it still has that one big fish to fry with Ohio State coming to Ann Arbor at the end of the season.

Tom Izzo News / The Spun / October 22

Michigan State's Tom Izzo Blasts NCAA For 'Ridiculous' Ruling

Tom Izzo has never been one to shy away from saying how he really feels, and the Michigan State legend kept that going with his recent comments on the NCAA's latest eligibility ruling.

Michigan State Spartans News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 22

Michigan vs. Michigan State prediction: What the analytics say

A classic Big Ten in-state rivalry kicks off this weekend as No. 25 Michigan hits the road against struggling Michigan State in college football’s Week 9 action on Saturday.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 22

Michigan vs. Michigan State bold predictions for college football Week 9

Michigan will visit Michigan State in Week 9, as the two are set to meet for the 118th time. The game has provided memorable moments. It has been 10 years since the infamous Surrender Cobra moment, and this game could have more infamous moments in Paul Bunyan Trophy lore.

Michigan State Spartans News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 19

Michigan vs. Michigan State prediction: Where the experts see an edge

Back in the rankings, Michigan hits the road against rival Michigan State as college football’s Week 9 action kicks off this Saturday, and now the experts and betting markets have revealed their prediction and preference for the game.

Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / October 15

Jonathan Smith ignoring outside noise at Michigan State, but he should be worried

Michigan State Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith has to feel like he still has time to build his program and turn things around in East Lansing. With that said, things are certainly looking bleak after a 3-3 start to the season, which includes a 0-3 mark against Big Ten teams.

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