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Tom Izzo definitely wanted one more season of Carson Cooper. Michigan State's head coach said this past season that he regretted not redshirting Cooper when he was a freshman.

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MSU Showing Interest in Division II Portal D-Lineman

Michigan State football still seems to be searching for some late help on the defensive line from the transfer portal. The Spartans will be hosting Division II Harding transfer Aidan Boehle for a visit on Tuesday, June 2; he announced on Twitter/X .

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 1

Why Isaac Smith Interesting Part of Next MSU Defense

Getting to the quarterback more often is one of the big goals for Michigan State football in 2026. MSU averaged just 1.83 sacks per game last fall. That was 14th in the Big Ten and 86th in the FBS.

Jeremy Fears News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 1

MSU's Fears, Carr Ranked High on College Hoops Returners List

Michigan State has a pair of stars coming back next season. All-American point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. will be back. So will the all-world athleticism of Coen Car r.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 31

Incoming MSU WR Gash Suffers Injury at State T&F Meet

One of Michigan State's most promising young players suffered a bit of a setback on Saturday. Incoming wide receiver Samson Gash is still finishing up his time at Detroit Catholic Central on the track and field team.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 31

Why Fears' Three-Point Shot Will Improve for MSU Next Season

The margin between the NBA and at least one more year in college might have been pretty thin for Jeremy Fears Jr. Michigan State's star point guard made just 32.1% of his threes last season.

Brandon Tullis News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 30

Where MSU's Tullis Stands Within Packed Running Back Room

The distribution of the carries for Michigan State is going to be very interesting this fall. MSU and position coach Devon Spalding pretty much completely overhauled its running back room this offseason.

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

MSU Football Adds Two 4-Star Recruits Late to Visit Slate

Michigan State football has made a few late big additions to this weekend's slate of official visitors. According to different reports, the Spartans will host Massillon Washington (Ohio) athlete Deontay Malone , as well as Detroit Catholic Central (Mich.) athlete Gideon Gash this weekend.

Jeremy Fears News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 30

Predicting MSU Basketball's Stats Leaders for Upcoming Season

Michigan State basketball's next roster feels pretty set. The Spartans had their biggest headline of the offseason on Wednesday, as All-American point guard Jeremy Fears Jr.

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

Biggest Recruits at MSU on Official Visit Season's First Weekend

One of the biggest stretches of recruiting season is starting Friday. This final weekend of May is the first weekend when many recruits are starting to officially visit Michigan State .

Jeremy Fears News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 29

Why Return of Fears Should Have MSU Thinking Big

Michigan State has been very, very close to breaking through each of the last two years. Tom Izzo wants that second national title. It's not exactly a secret.

Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / May 28

Michigan State's Tom Izzo mourning the death of his 100-year-old mother

Tom Izzo is mourning the loss of one of his beloved family members, his mother Dorothy Izzo, who has died at the age of 100.

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

Guskiewicz Calls Out MSU Board of Trustees in Departing Letter

Michigan State's outgoing president is citing disagreements with the school's Board of Trustees as a reason for his departure. MSU president Kevin Guskiewicz announced his departure from the school for the same position at Clemson University on Wednesday morning.

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

Major Clause in MSU's Batt's Deal Triggered by Guskiewicz Departure

Michigan State's leadership group is getting another major shakeup. MSU's president, Kevin Guskiewicz , announced on Wednesday that he was leaving East Lansing to become the president at Clemson University.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 27

Kick Times, TV Details Released for First Two MSU Football Games

More kickoff times and television channels for the upcoming Michigan State football season are now set. On Wednesday, and with 100 days to go until MSU's season officially begins, the Big Ten released a bunch of television info for upcoming games this season all across the conference.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 27

Michigan State President Guskiewicz to Leave MSU for Clemson

Once again, Michigan State University is going to have to find another president to leave the school. Current MSU president Kevin Guskiewicz is leaving East Lansing to become the new president at Clemson, a source has confirmed to Spartan Nation.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 27

Report Reveals Elite Financial Backing for MSU Hockey

Michigan State is making sure that its hockey team has everything it needs to compete at an elite level. On Tuesday, Matt Brown of Extra Points revealed the operating budgets for every Division I men's ice hockey team from public schools (the ones subject to the Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA).

Carson Cooper News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 26

Making Case for MSU's Carson Cooper As NBA Prospect

The concept of talking about Carson Cooper's upcoming pro career would've felt surprising four years ago. Cooper came to Michigan State as a zero-star recruit.

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

MSU Potentially Separating From Pack With In-State OL Recruit

Michigan State is in a great spot to land one of the best players from its own state. The Spartans were predicted by Jason Killop of Rivals a few days ago to land the eventual commitment of Martin Luther King (Mich.) offensive lineman Jameer Henry.

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

MSU Players Who Could Be Picked in 2026 MLB Draft

Michigan State baseball is now looking towards the offseason. The Spartans reached the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals, but MSU lost to USC and finished the season 24-32 overall.

Michigan State Spartans News / Ball Exclusives / May 16

NFL assistant and Michigan State All-American Sherman Lewis dies at 83

Four-time Super Bowl-winning assistant coach and Michigan State All-American runningback Sherman Lewis has died at the age of 83, the school announced on Saturday.

Michigan State Spartans News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 12

Ethan Belchetz Commits To Michigan State

Another top NHL Draft prospect is headed to play College Hockey. According to an announcement on his Instagram, Ethan Belchetz, a projected first-round pick in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft, has committed to Michigan State University.

Michigan State Spartans News / Softball On SI / May 11

Michigan State Softball Ace Enters Transfer Portal

With the regular season over, the transfer portal is warming up. Michigan State’s ace, Jacey Schuler, took to social media on Monday to announce she’s leaving East Lansing. “I am grateful to Michigan State for the opportunity to compete and grow,” Schuler wrote on X.