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How Spartans' Cooper Suddenly Became Offensive Spark

How Spartans' Cooper Suddenly Became Offensive Spark

Throughout his career, Michigan State senior center Carson Cooper has been considered a defensive player. He's shown spurts of offensive ability but really excels on the other end of the court, shutting down opposing players in the post.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 28
MSU Making Push For Talented 2027 SMU Lineman Commit

MSU Making Push For Talented 2027 SMU Lineman Commit

While new Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald hasn’t had the chance to prove himself on the field yet, he’s already proving himself off the field, as he and his staff have been finding a lot of success in the 2027 recruiting cycle as of late.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 28
Why MSU's Tightened Rotation at Purdue Proved Pivotal

Why MSU's Tightened Rotation at Purdue Proved Pivotal

Teams don't usually utilize the same rotations during March Madness games as what they run during regular season matchups. Michigan State might have tipped its hand on what it might look like in a couple of weeks.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 27
MSU Hosting Blue-Chip Prospect from Ohio on Spring Visit

MSU Hosting Blue-Chip Prospect from Ohio on Spring Visit

More and more visits between Michigan State football and blue-chip recruits are being set up. According to multiple reports , one of the latest guys added to the list is four-star Columbus Academy (Ohio) defensive lineman Reinaldo Perez.

Porter Martone News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 27
Spartans' Martone Discusses Emotional Decision, NHL Future

Spartans' Martone Discusses Emotional Decision, NHL Future

Michigan State standout freshman Porter Martone has been one of the young stars in college hockey this season, leading the No. 1-ranked Spartans with 20 goals and 41 points as they seek a third straight Big Ten championship.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 27
MSU Continues to Trend For Dynamic 2027 Linebacker

MSU Continues to Trend For Dynamic 2027 Linebacker

The 2027 recruiting cycle has been the top priority for most college football programs this offseason, and heading into the spring, several of the nation’s

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 27
3 Takeaways from MSU's Enormous Win at Purdue

3 Takeaways from MSU's Enormous Win at Purdue

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Sports can be funny sometimes. One week you’re on the road getting manhandled by Minnesota, another you’re getting crushed by Wisconsin, and another you’re taking down No.

Jeremy Fears News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 27

How MSU's Fears Reacted to Spartans' Huge Victory at Purdue

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. --- The energy inside the Mackey Arena visiting locker room after the game was high. Even though there was a pretty good gap of probably about 40 minutes between when the final buzzer sounded and when media was let in, it felt like a locker room full of people who just got their biggest win of the season.

Jeremy Fears News / NBC Sports / February 26
Tom Izzo News / NBC Sports / February 26
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 26

3 Daring Predictions Before Spartans March Into Mackey

Michigan State basketball could really use a signature win at this phase of the season. The 13th-ranked Spartans' best win this year is probably the overtime win over then-No.

Ryan Eckley News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 26
Why Eckley's Confident in MSU's Future under New Management

Why Eckley's Confident in MSU's Future under New Management

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley has spent four years in East Lansing and experienced two distinct eras of Spartan football. Eckley arrived as part of the 2022 recruiting class assembled by former head coach Mel Tucker.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 26
Spartans Heating Up With Elite In-State 2027 EDGE

Spartans Heating Up With Elite In-State 2027 EDGE

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald and his staff haven’t had a single moment to rest this offseason, as the Spartans have been working tirelessly on the 2027 recruiting trail and are actively competing for several talented prospects.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 25
MSU Football Continues Push for Elite In-State Talent

MSU Football Continues Push for Elite In-State Talent

Michigan State football truly wants the best players in its state to go to State. The Spartans have set another official visit date with another one of the top recruits from the state of Michigan.

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