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Why Kohler's Performance vs. Illinois is Important for MSU

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Jaxon Kohler is one guy Michigan State needs to continue seeing everyday contributions from down the stretch. Kohler has been slumping lately .

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Michigan State Targeting Massive 2027 EDGE

A new era of Michigan State football has arrived under head coach Pat Fitzgerald, and with it, the Spartans are beginning to emerge as a serious option

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 9

Why Ward's Performance was 'Building Block' for Spartans

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Cam Ward quietly had one of his best games as a Spartan on Saturday night. No. 10 Michigan State was forced to turn to him during overtime with senior forward Jaxon Kohler dealing with some cramps.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 8

Spartans Offer Talented 2027 Lineman

While Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerad and his staff are making significant progress with some of their top targets in the 2027 recruiting class,

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 8

MSU's Kur Teng Talks Clutch Three, Victory over Illinois

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Kur Teng came through for the biggest shot of his Michigan State career on Saturday night. The Spartans' sophomore guard has been streaky at times this year, but he delivered late against No.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 8

Michigan State Football Adds Key Off-Field Role

Michigan State football is bringing in somebody who will play an important part in the team's quest to identify top talent. The Spartans are hiring AJ Pearson to be the team's new assistant director of player personnel, according to multiple reports.

Tom Izzo News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 8

MSU's Tom Izzo Recaps Team's Massive Victory over Illinois

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State entered Saturday night in a must-win spot. It got that needed victory. The 10th-ranked Spartans trailed most of the game, but MSU found a way to pull out an 86-83 victory over No.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 7

Social Media Reacts to Michigan State's Big Win vs. Illinois

Michigan State has been in the news recently with the play of Jeremy Fears getting much of the attention. Michigan State has not played well in their last two games and will look to bounce back against Illinois to avoid a third straight loss.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / February 7

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Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 7

MSU Hockey Takes Down Michigan, Takes First Place in Big Ten

No. 2 Michigan State is back in control of its own destiny as it strives for its third straight regular-season Big Ten hockey title. The Spartans knocked off No.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / February 7

Watch: Michigan vs. Michigan State | Highlights | Big Ten Hockey | 02/07/26

College Basketball News / ESPN / February 7

Izzo starts 'remorseful' Fears after mulling decision

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo started guard Jeremy Fears against Illinois on Saturday after his sportsmanship was called into question in two straight games.

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College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 7

3 Spartans who Need to Show up Against Illinois

What was supposed to be a bounce-back game against Minnesota turned into a nightmare, as Michigan State suffered its second straight loss. Throughout the first half, the Spartans looked out of sorts, struggling to get shots to fall on offense while also failing to generate stops on defense.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 7

Preview: MSU Hockey's 'Duel in the D' vs. Michigan

Michigan State hockey is entering another huge battle with its arch-rival. The top two teams in college hockey right now are Michigan and MSU, who are ranked in that order.

Charles Brantley News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 7

Fitzgerald Shares Fun Story on Bringing Back MSU's Brantley

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State brought in 30 transfers this offseason. One of them had already played for MSU before: defensive back Charles Brantley.

Michigan State Spartans News / Swish Appeal / February 7

A twist of fate brought Kennedy Blair to Michigan State, where she has gone from walk-on to star

Redshirt sophomore point guard Kennedy Blair’s path to becoming the best player on the No. 12 team in the nation—and the team she grew up rooting for—involved

NHL News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 6

MSU Hockey Blows 2-Goal Lead in Third in OT Loss at Michigan

That's a tough one to swallow. No. 2 Michigan State had a 3-1 lead entering the third, but a more-than-lackluster third period allowed No. 1 Michigan to tie it, and then a penalty in overtime allowed the Wolverines to win it.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 6

MSU's Tom Izzo Defends Fears Again after Recent Criticism

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Tom Izzo still has his point guard's back. Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. has received heavy criticism in the last couple of days.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 6

Why Glaring Defensive Issue is Gut-Check for Spartans

Michigan State's men's basketball team has hit its annual February skid, dropping its last two games in Big Ten play to fall to 19-4 on the season. It's nothing new, and last season's team went on a great run following a similar slide, but this one has brought some clear-cut concerns to the forefront.

Max Bullough News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 6

Fitzgerald Speaks on Hiring MSU Legend Bullough

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- One of the best linebackers in Michigan State history is back. He's just a coach now, but one of the biggest early moves from new MSU head coach Pat Fitzgerald was to bring back Max Bullough to be the team's new co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.