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Nick Sheridan News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 9

Wrinkles MSU's Nick Sheridan Has Revealed in Offense Already

EAST LANSING -- Michigan State's offense faced a lot of questions headed into the 2026 season. Not necessarily bad ones, but more about personnel and which players would play the most.

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

What Former Interim AD Palumbo's Departure Means for MSU

EAST LANSING --- Michigan State's former interim athletic director and current Spartan Ventures CEO is leaving the school for a familiar face. The University

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

MSU Football Players Primed for Larger Roles in Week 2

Michigan State distributed its snaps in an interesting way during its season-opening 30-20 win over Toledo. Now, the question is which players get more time on the field in Week 2 against Eastern Michigan (kickoff is set for 3:30 pm ET on Saturday on the Big Ten Network).

Hundreds Expected to Say Farewell to IM West at 70th Anniversary MSU Swimming and Diving Alumni Meet

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Battle for Spartan Swim and Dive EAST LANSING – With the impending demolition of the IM West building, the Michigan State University Swimming and Diving Alumni have planned one final farewell to the program’s longtime home.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 8

Injuries, Ailments To Keep Eye on for MSU Entering Week 2

Injuries are going to be difficult to track over the first few weeks of the season. The Big Ten no longer requires its teams to release any availability reports for non-conference games.

Michigan State Spartans News / SwimSwam / September 8

Former Michigan State Swimmer, Germantown Academy Coach Suspended By USA Swimming

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam Colleen Kohm, a former Michigan State swimmer and coach with the Germantown Academy Aquatic Club, has been suspended by USA Swimming on an interim basis.

Michigan State Spartans News / Bleacher Report / September 7

Watch: Michigan State’s OL couldn't hold it in

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

5 Additional Winners for Michigan State from Victory vs. Toledo

Lots of players' stock is going to move during season openers. Michigan State's 30-20 victory over Toledo on Friday was no exception. Initially, the three biggest individual "winners" I named right after the game were quarterback Alessio Milivojevic, running back Cam Edwards, and kicker Liam Boyd.

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

Every Young MSU Player Who Got Playing Time vs. Toledo

Michigan State got a fair number of players into its Week 1 victory over Toledo. According to the official box score , 54 Spartans officially got into the team's 30-20 win in some capacity, whether that meant on offense, defense, or special teams.

College Football News / The Spun / September 5

Michigan State Football Player Pukes On Opponent Mid-Game

Michigan State offensive lineman Robert Wright Jr. went viral during his team’s season opener for a pretty gross reason. Even though Michigan State won 30-20 in its opener against Toledo, it was evident that Wright lost his lunch during the fourth quarter.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 5

Surprising Snap Counts for MSU Football in Week 1 vs. Toledo

The first game of the 2026 football season is in the books for Michigan State. MSU looked shaky at times in the third and fourth quarters, but the Spartans responded when they needed to in a 30-20 victory over Toledo .

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / September 4

Watch: Toledo vs. Michigan State | Highlights | 09/04/26

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 4

4 Very Bold Takes for Michigan State's Season Opener

The Spartans are starting their season shortly, and they have a lot riding on this season. They need to improve lest more of the team gets called into question, and they need to start off well lest they lose momentum before getting any to begin with.

Cam Edwards News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 3

Where MSU's Cam Edwards Could Thrive This Season

From the moment he was brought onto campus, it was clear that Cam Edwards was going to become a home run transfer for the Spartans. He's come in as one of the most talented rushers MSU has had in a few years, and he's the clear-cut No.

Rai'Shawn Elmore News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 2

Young MSU WR Elmore Suspended Indefinitely from Program

EAST LANSING --- One of Michigan State's newest players is now away from the team days before the start of the season. Freshman wide receiver Rai'shawn Elmore has been suspended indefinitely, a program spokesperson confirmed to Spartan Nation.

Michigan State Spartans News / EasySportz / August 18

Michigan State’s 2026 Schedule Will Test the Spartans From Start to Finish

The Pat Fitzgerald era at Michigan State isn’t going to begin with an easy schedule. The Spartans’ 2026 slate features an interesting non-conference schedule, several winnable Big Ten games and a brutal November stretch that could determine whether Michigan State takes a major step forward in Fitzgerald’s first season.

Michigan State Spartans News / EasySportz / August 18

The Pat Fitzgerald Era Starts With the Perfect Test for Michigan State

Michigan State enters the 2026 season with plenty to prove, and its Week 1 matchup against Toledo might be exactly what the Spartans need. The Pat Fitzgerald era officially begins Friday, Sept.

Michigan State to Hire Western Michigan’s Dan Bartholomae as New AD

Michigan State University is hiring Western Michigan University’s athletic director Dan Bartholomae to be its next athletic director. The Michigan State

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / August 14

Watch: Jeff Hosler Talks Michigan State's Strong Start and Season Opener Recap | B1G Today

Michigan State Spartans News / EasySportz / August 4

Pat Fitzgerald Wants to Bring Physicality Back to Michigan State

For nearly two decades at Northwestern, Pat Fitzgerald built his identity around toughness. His teams rarely overwhelmed opponents with elite recruiting classes or overwhelming athleticism, but they consistently played disciplined, physical football that reflected their head coach’s personality.

Pat Fitzgerald 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 / 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

Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / June 15