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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.

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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.

Jeremy Fears News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 22

The 3 Transfer Portal Options MSU Cannot Ignore if Fears Departs

Michigan State needs a plan for the event that Jeremy Fears Jr. doesn't come back. The Spartans' point guard has until next Wednesday, May 27, to decide to come back to MSU or remain in the NBA Draft.

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

Don't Count Out MSU Baseball Against USC in the B1G Tourney

Michigan State is on to the second phase of the Big Ten Tournament. The Spartans were the very last team in the 12-team field, but pulled off a pair of upsets to reach the conference quarterfinals.

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

2 Running Backs Who Could Join MSU's 2027 Recruiting Class

Michigan State has been busy recruiting running backs this cycle. The Spartans have already landed 3-star prospect Savior Owens back in January, which was the class's very first commitment.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 20

One Strength To Know About Every Incoming MSU Freshman

The incoming freshman class is one of the biggest points of optimism for Michigan State basketball next season. Featuring four upper-tier 4-star recruits, the Spartans' class is currently ranked fifth in the country on the 247Sports Composite .

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 19

MSU Baseball Uses Monster Start to Upset Purdue in BTT Opener

Michigan State baseball quickly built a big lead and never let it go. The 12th-seeded Spartans had just barely earned the last spot in this year's Big Ten Tournament on tiebreakers.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 19

3 Areas for MSU Basketball To Improve Next Season

Michigan State has the chance to be one of the best teams in the country next season. The Spartans have been very solid each of the last two seasons, seeing their season end in the Elite Eight and the Sweet 16.

Rakeem Johnson News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 18

Why Rakeem Johnson Primed for Interesting Role at MSU

Michigan State's offensive line is going to be a lot different this fall. Four of the five main starters are no longer with the program. MSU rotated a lot, though, and somebody who got a fair amount of snaps was rising redshirt sophomore Rakeem Johnson .

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

MSU Schedules Official Visits With More Defensive Prospects

Michigan State is continuing to add more players to its list of incoming visitors for the summer. On Sunday, the Spartans scheduled official visits with a pair of 2027 defensive prospects.

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

MSU Baseball Finds Way Into Big Ten Tournament, Begins Tuesday

Just barely, Michigan State baseball's season will continue for at least two games. College baseball's regular season wrapped up, leaving the stage for the conference tournaments.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 17

MSU Football's Recent Scheduling Wave Reveals More Than You Think

Michigan State recently scheduled five future football games spanning from the 2027 to the 2031 seasons. The first game is a '27 home battle against FCS-level Duquesne, but the big news was the home-and-home slates against Oklahoma State (road in 2028, home in 2029) and Cincinnati (road in 2030, home in 2031).

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 17

3 EDGE Targets Michigan State Must Land in the 2027 Class

Improving the pass rush is one of the big musts in the early days for Pat Fitzgerald at Michigan State. The Spartans already have one EDGE defender committed for the 2027 class.

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 / Big Ten Network / May 16

Watch: Illinois St. at Michigan State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Baseball | 05/16/2026

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 16

MSU Football Sets Official Visit with In-State Prospect

Michigan State is zeroing in a bit on a recently offered in-state interesting prospect from the state. About a week ago, the Spartans offered three-star Goodrich (Mich.) prospect Drew Aagesen.

Watch: Illinois State at Michigan State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Baseball | 05/15/2026

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 / Inside The Rink / May 12

Ethan Belchetz Commits to Michigan State

This morning, reports are that Ethan Belchetz is committing to Michigan State University. Belchetz is the 13th-ranked prospect heading into the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

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.

Michigan State Spartans News / A to Z Sports / April 29

The Lions add two veteran defensive players, one being a former Michigan State Spartan standout, and the other in a spot they needed depth

After drafting all of Michigan’s players, the Lions finally add a Spartan The 2026 NFL Draft is over, but the Lions are still adding more players. This time, two veteran players via free agency.