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Key Reasons to Be Excited for Michigan State Basketball

Key Reasons to Be Excited for Michigan State Basketball

Things are not going well for the Michigan State football team right now, but let’s take the focus away from that group and spin things in a more positive light.  The Spartan basketball team is preparing for the 2025-26 season after a run to the Elite Eight.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 14

Why Michigan State’s 2026 Recruits Are Looking Like Hidden Gems

In the 2026 basketball recruiting cycle, Tom Izzo and Michigan State are off to a great start as he already has two commits in 5-11 point guard Carlos Medlock Jr.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 14
Amidst MSU's Football Struggles, One Position Has Remained Excellent

Amidst MSU's Football Struggles, One Position Has Remained Excellent

After being humiliated 38-13 by the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins, almost every position in the Michigan State University Spartans' locker room has come under heat of some sort.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 14
The Tricky Future of Michigan State Football

The Tricky Future of Michigan State Football

It's clear to this point that the Jonathan Smith era at Michigan State has not gone very well, at least so far. People already felt uneasy about the direction of things before the Spartans took on UCLA on Saturday, but after a 38-13 loss sent MSU to 3-3 overall and 0-3 against the Big Ten, the pressure is really starting the build.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 13

MSU's Smith Fields Questions on Job Performance, Losing Streak

EAST LANSING --- Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith had to answer several difficult questions on Monday about his job performance, how it's gone during Year 2 of his time at MSU, and on the team's active three-game losing streak.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 13
The Truth About MSU's Defense Moving Forward

The Truth About MSU's Defense Moving Forward

The Michigan State Spartans are struggling, as they have lost their last three games and have fallen to 3-3 on the 2025 season.  Morale is low on the team and within the fanbase, as the team has struggled on both sides of the ball en route to three straight losses.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 13
Michigan State Stock Report after Blowout Loss to UCLA

Michigan State Stock Report after Blowout Loss to UCLA

As a whole, Michigan State did not play even close to good enough on Saturday during its 38-13 loss to UCLA . The offense was bad, the defense was bad, and the special teams wasn't outstanding, either.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 13
Michigan State's Offensive Struggles are Suddenly Alarming

Michigan State's Offensive Struggles are Suddenly Alarming

Michigan State's offense was bad on Saturday during its 38-13 loss to UCLA . It really hasn't played well enough all season long . For this episode of the Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast, it's time to break down why the offense, which is coached by coordinator Brian Lindgren , has struggled so much against Big Ten teams.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / October 12

Michigan State at Indiana odds: Opening point spread revealed

No. 3 Indiana and Michigan State are set to clash in a Week 8 Big Ten matchup, with the game taking place at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN. The undefeated Hoosiers are coming off their biggest victory in school history, a 30-20 road win over No.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 12
Where MSU Recruiting Stands in Today’s College Football Landscape

Where MSU Recruiting Stands in Today’s College Football Landscape

The Michigan State Spartans have dropped three straight games and have now fallen to 3-3 with a 0-3 conference record.  Not only has the on-field product

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 12
Recapping MSU's Humiliating Loss to UCLA

Recapping MSU's Humiliating Loss to UCLA

EAST LANSING --- Michigan State is in a really rough spot. After falling 38-13 to UCLA during the school's annual homecoming game, the Spartans are now 3-3 overall and 0-3 against the Big Ten.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 11

MSU's Jonathan Smith Goes Over Rough Loss vs. UCLA

EAST LANSING --- Michigan State just got crushed by UCLA during its homecoming game, 38-13, to fall to 3-3 overall and 0-3 in Big Ten conference play.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 11

MSU Captains Hall, Gulbin Discuss UCLA Loss, Season Outlook

EAST LANSING --- After dropping to 3-3 on the season and 0-3 in conference play with a 38-13 loss to UCLA in Spartan Stadium, a lot is probably going to be asked of the team's captains to steer Michigan State back in the right direction.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 11
3 Observations from Michigan State's Lopsided Loss to UCLA

3 Observations from Michigan State's Lopsided Loss to UCLA

EAST LANSING --- Michigan State just got destroyed at home by a team that was 1-4, falling to UCLA by a 38-13 score . Even though UCLA just beat Penn State, the adjectives that could be used to describe the Spartans' performance on Saturday afternoon are generally unkind.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / October 11
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 11
Final Pregame Thoughts on UCLA-Michigan State

Final Pregame Thoughts on UCLA-Michigan State

Even though UCLA took down Penn State last week, Michigan State should be the stronger team on Saturday when the Spartans (3-2 overall, 0-2 Big Ten) take on the Bruins (1-4, 1-1).

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / October 10
Jaden Akins News / Hoops Rumors / October 10
Pistons sign former Michigan State standout

Pistons sign former Michigan State standout

The Pistons have signed Jaden Akins to an Exhibit 10 deal.

The 25 greatest NBA players to never win a championship
The 'Detroit Pistons & the Bad Boy era' quiz
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 10
Breaking Down Michigan State’s Biggest Successes and Struggles This Season

Breaking Down Michigan State’s Biggest Successes and Struggles This Season

As the 2025 season goes on, more and more questions pop up about Michigan State football as a whole. Through successes and blunders, this team has been through it all.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / October 9
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 8
UCLA must keep good vibes going with win over Michigan State

UCLA must keep good vibes going with win over Michigan State

The UCLA Bruins are riding high after a massive upset of the No. 7 Penn State Nittany Lions.

Carson Beck becomes Heisman front-runner amid dominant Miami season
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Michigan State Spartans News / EasySportz / October 3
Sparta and the Sandhills: Michigan State vs. Nebraska Preview / Prediction

Sparta and the Sandhills: Michigan State vs. Nebraska Preview / Prediction

LINCOLN, Neb. — There’s no place quite like Lincoln on a Saturday afternoon in the fall. The sea of red, the smell of Runzas, and a fan base that treats every home game like a statewide holiday.

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