Michigan State Spartans: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Alessio Milivojevic News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 30

Why Fitzgerald, Milivojevic Mesh Well at Michigan State

CHICAGO, IL. -- It's fitting that Big Ten football season metaphorically kicked off in the hometown of Michigan State's new head coach and his new favorite son.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 30

3 MSU Football Returning Starters With Most To Prove

Fall camp is approaching for the Michigan State Spartans as a big year approaches for the program. After hiring head coach Pat Fitzgerald and adding roughly 30 new transfers to the roster, the Spartans have improved in key areas but remain uncertain in others.

Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / July 29

Pat Fitzgerald setting Michigan State up to play chippy brand of football

A football team always takes on the personality of its head coach, and that means the Michigan State Spartans are going to be feisty under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald.

UCLA's Nico Iamaleava shares unique perspective on Big Ten-SEC debate

Longtime SEC analyst Paul Finebaum backs Big Ten in top conference debate

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith says SEC powerhouse was his 'dream school'

Penn State's Matt Campbell explains how NIL can help a coach find clarity

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 29

Michigan State Makes Final Eight for Stellar 4-Star Guard

Tom Izzo and Michigan State basketball have sent out several offers to big-time 2027 prospects and have gained some momentum with some recruits. The Spartans have now made a cut list for another top prospect in the class.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 29

Michigan State Football Top 30 Players Countdown: No. 5

Any improvement from Michigan State this year has to start with its offensive line. The Spartans look a lot different up front this year. MSU will have four new starters this year, which is for the best after the team allowed the second-most sacks in the Big Ten last year.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 29

How Michigan State Football Can Shock Big Ten in 2026

For the last four years, the Michigan State Spartans have been at the bottom of the Big Ten. It is an unfamiliar place for a program that once competed for Big Ten Championships with national title aspirations.

Alessio Milivojevic News / EasySportz / July 28

Michigan State May Have the Big Ten’s Most Underrated Quarterback

Despite limited national attention, Milivojevic enters his first full season as the Spartans’ starting quarterback with momentum, proven efficiency, and a skill set that fits today’s college game.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 28

3 Bold Predictions for Michigan State Football Fall Camp

Fall camp is just around the corner for the Michigan State Spartans as a new era of the program begins this fall. First-year head coach Pat Fitzgerald has his eyes set on returning the Spartans to their glory days of running the Big Ten as a consistent conference and national contender.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 28

What To Know Before MSU's B1G Football Media Days Appearance

Big Ten Football Media Days are officially underway in Chicago. Tuesday is the first day of three during the annual event. Six teams are featured each day in the Windy City.

Alessio Milivojevic News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 27

Michigan State Football Top 30 Players Countdown: No. 6

It’s a new era for Michigan State football in many ways. That includes the quarterback position. Alessio Milivojevic is perhaps the first player Pat Fitzgerald worked to retain when the Spartans’ new head coach arrived in East Lansing.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 27

MSU Basketball Makes Cut Lists for Two Stellar Recruits

Michigan State is on the short list of teams still in the running for a few blue-chip recruits. 4-star prospects Jaxson Davis and Jaydn Jenkins both released cutdown lists in their respective recruitments on Saturday.

Jaxon Kohler News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 26

One Michigan State Player Stands to Lose Big From Return

The Spartans have the chance to bolster their roster with the return of Jaxon Kohler, which would be the biggest addition of the off-season, even if it would simply mean Kohler not having to leave the team at the end of the day.

Jaxon Kohler News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 24

This MSU Star Wins Big if Jaxon Kohler Returns

The Spartans are in a wait-and-see mode as Jaxon Kohler could return to college basketball for one more season if the NCAA grants him a fifth year of eligibility, which would be a big boost for MSU.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 24

Michigan State Basketball Expanding 2027 Recruiting Board

Michigan State basketball is beginning to broaden its search for 2027 recruits. The Spartans have recently sent out a few more offers and begun setting their sights on some other prospects.

How Close MSU Is To Competing for Conference Championship

The Big Ten is the largest conference in college football, with 18 teams vying to stand tall in Indianapolis as one of the top teams in the sport. For the past several seasons, a combination of Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan, and Indiana has ruled the division with an iron fist.

Jaxon Kohler News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 22

How MSU Fans Feel About Jaxon Kohler's Possible Return

The Spartans are after a National Championship this year, and they were expected to have to make their run without two of their biggest players from last season, Carson Cooper and Jaxon Kohler.

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

One Returning Player Ready To Become Star for Michigan State

The Michigan State Spartans are searching for the flame that made them a powerhouse for much of the 21st century under former head coach Mark Dantonio.

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

Why Michigan State's New Offensive Line Inspires Confidence

Michigan State's offensive line will be one of the biggest determining factors for the Spartans this fall. The unit looks a lot different than it did last season.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 21

What Derailed MSU Last Season, And How It Can Be Avoided

The Spartans are in the hunt for a national championship this year, which means every single game matters, no matter how tough the opponent is expected to be or how much the game seems to matter.

Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / July 7

Tom Izzo issues official statement on Michigan State's president returning

What a difference a month makes.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / June 22

What Dusty May leaving Michigan means for Tom Izzo, Michigan State

Monday was anything but a slow news day for college basketball. Early in the day, news broke that University of Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May will become the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania, Adam Schefter and Pete Thamel.

Mavericks hope Dusty May can work his college magic in NBA

Why jumping to NBA with Mavericks makes sense for Dusty May

Michigan’s potential replacement for Dusty May has been revealed

What does Mark Cuban think of Mavericks luring Dusty May away from Michigan?

The 'Men's basketball national champion coaches' quiz