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Michigan State Adds Portal EDGE Rusher With Huge Potential

Michigan State is bringing in a player from the transfer portal who can do big, big things if he develops. Southeast Missouri State EDGE rusher transfer Trey Lisle has committed to MSU, according to his bio on Twitter/X .

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Michigan State Gets Commitment from Up-and-Coming G5 RB

Michigan State has filled up its need for running backs in a matter of days. Shortly after landing UConn transfer Cam Edwards on Wednesday, the Spartans have received the commitment of Western Kentucky transfer Marvis Parrish , who announced his decision on social media Thursday.

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

MSU Adds Promising Offensive Lineman from Transfer Portal

Michigan State just added another key piece to its offensive line. The Spartans have landed the commitment of Georgia Southern offensive tackle transfer Robert Wright Jr., who confirmed his commitment on social media.

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

Michigan State Offers MAC Offensive Lineman Transfer

Michigan State has been among the most active teams in the 2026 transfer portal window so far. Under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, the Spartans have secured commitments from more than 10 portal prospects and are actively targeting several more talented transfers.

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

Michigan State Bringing Back Former Star CB in Stunning Move

A former star member of Michigan State's secondary who holds one of the program's most iconic moments in recent memory is returning to East Lansing. Charles Brantley , the cornerback who made the game-sealing interception against Michigan in 2021 and transferred to Miami (FL) last offseason, is reportedly transferring back to MSU.

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

MSU's Davis Apologizes For Inappropriate Comment to Official

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Former Michigan State basketball star Paul Davis screwed up big-time on Monday during the Spartans' game against USC. Things had been moving along relatively smoothly during the Spartans' eventual 80-51 victory , but referee Jeffrey Anderson stopped the game mid-play to point out somebody in the crowd and have them removed.

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

How MSU’s Dominant Win Set Up Key Big Ten Matchup

Michigan State basketball appeared to get back on track against USC, as the Spartans dismantled the Trojans with an 80–51 victory. After a quiet performance against Nebraska, junior Coen Carr stepped up in a big way to help lead Michigan State to the win.

Michigan State Spartans News / ESPN / January 6

Ex-MSU star apologizes for verbally abusing ref

Former Michigan State star Paul Davis apologized for verbally abusing an offical to the point where he was kicked out of the Spartans' win over Southern California on Monday.

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

MSU's Tom Izzo Reaches 750th Win, Speaks on Paul Davis Ejection

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- A few rare occurrences happened at the Breslin Center on Monday night. One was historic, the other... not so much. Firstly, Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo notched his 750th career win during the 12th-ranked Spartans' dominant 80-51 victory over USC .

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

3 Observations from MSU's Dominant Win over USC

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State just put forward what might be its best performance since the Iowa game a little more than a month ago. The 12th-ranked Spartans beat USC , 80-51 , and were clearly the superior basketball team nearly wire-to-wire.

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

Michigan State Basketball Falls in AP Poll after loss

Michigan State basketball is coming off a two-point loss to the then No. 12 Nebraska Cornhuskers, falling 58–56 on the road. The Spartans committed a season-high 19 turnovers, including 10 in the first half, which ultimately proved to be the difference.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 6

Michigan State in Contact With Two Elite Portal Wide Receivers

Michigan State and new head coach Pat Fitzgerald have been highly active in the first few days of the 2026 transfer portal window, securing commitments

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 6

Coen Carr's 18-point effort propels No. 12 Michigan State past USC

Coen Carr scored 18 points and pulled down six rebounds as No. 12 Michigan State rolled to an 80-51 win over USC.

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

Stingy Defense Leads Michigan State to Blowout Win over USC

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- The stakes in the Breslin Center weren't as high as they were when the Spartans fought the Trojans thousands of years ago, but Troy was no match for Sparta this time around.

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

Michigan State Boosts Secondary with Another Portal Commitment

More and more transfer portal commitments are beginning to trickle in. Michigan State now has six known players who are committed to the Spartans. The latest is Louisiana Tech defensive back transfer Michael Richard, who committed early Monday afternoon, according to multiple reports.