Michigan State Spartans: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 22

Why Michigan State's New Offensive Line Inspires Confidence

Michigan State's offensive line will be one of the biggest determining factors for the Spartans this fall. The unit looks a lot different than it did last season.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 21

What Derailed MSU Last Season, And How It Can Be Avoided

The Spartans are in the hunt for a national championship this year, which means every single game matters, no matter how tough the opponent is expected to be or how much the game seems to matter.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 20

The Biggest Concern Nobody Is Talking About for Michigan State

Michigan State certainly doesn't have the perfect roster. The Spartans haven't made a bowl game in four seasons, and the odds seem to be above 50% that the drought will reach five in 2026.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 20

Exploring WMU's Bartholomae as Potential MSU AD Candidate

One pretty sensible external candidate for Michigan State's open athletic director job currently resides in Kalamazoo. Western Michigan AD Dan Bartholomae has often been suggested as someone MSU could consider as its next athletic director.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 19

MSU's Fourth Best Way To Approach Starting Five

The Spartans have one of the most talented rosters in all of college basketball with a healthy array of veterans and newcomers, as well as a wide selection of size, shooting skill, and playmaking ability.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 18

MSU's Fifth Best Option In A Starting Five

The Spartans are looking to be national contenders this year, which means that everything the team does needs to be executed perfectly, and one of the most important things that must be executed well is the team's starting five.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 18

Michigan State Football Top 30 Players Countdown: No. 10

Michigan State’s top two corners are going to be two of the best players on the team this fall. The No. 2 corner this season will be Iowa State transfer Tre Bell .

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 17

MSU Basketball Sets Date for Massive Road Game at Tennessee

Michigan State has officially set up another premier non-conference game. The Spartans announced on Friday morning that their previously reported road game against Tennessee had officially been scheduled for Tuesday, Nov.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 17

Michigan State's Best Path to Big Ten Success

The Spartans were an abysmal team last year in conference play, sometimes getting close to a victory but only getting the job done at the end of the season, when the team was doomed to an offseason of chaos no matter what.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 17

Analytics Won't Ease Michigan State Football Fans' Concerns

Michigan State may be facing another uphill battle for bowl eligibility. ESPN recently released its computerized preseason projections for the 2026 college football season from its Football Power Index (FPI).

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 17

3 Interesting Things MSU Players Working on at Moneyball

HOLT, Mich. -- Tom Izzo isn't there to bench you for a "bad shot" during Moneyball. The annual event gives Michigan State basketball players a unique avenue to work on new aspects of their game.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 15

Predicting Michigan State's First Loss of 2026 Season

The Spartans are trying to find a quick turnaround this offseason so they don't disappoint the Spartan faithful as they did last year, hopefully winning more than one in-conference game.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 15

3 Transfers Michigan State Could Come To Regret

The Michigan State Spartans have barely made a blip on the national radar over the last four years, failing not only to reach a bowl game but also to post a .500 record.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 15

3 Reasons Why MSU Basketball Can Contend for National Title

Michigan State is in the discussion of the nation's best a few months before the official start of the college basketball season. The Spartans are widely considered to be a top-10 team right now.

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

4 Spartan Transfers Who Could Become Superstars

The Michigan State Spartans were aggressive in adding as much talent as possible from the transfer portal, as head coach Pat Fitzgerald made a statement about what he wants to do in East Lansing.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 14

The Odd Man Out in MSU's Incoming Recruiting Class

The Spartans are looking forward to a very promising season during the long, dreary offseason months, which have been anything but long and dreary for the Spartans and their school.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 13

MSU Hoops Makes Another Key Non-Conference Battle Official

Another big non-conference game for Michigan State is officially official. The Spartans confirmed on Monday morning that they would be facing off against Gonzaga on Saturday, Dec.

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

3 Interesting Lineup Possibilities MSU Could Use This Season

One thing that makes this next Michigan State basketball team so interesting is the wide variety of lineups it can use. There are at least two solid options at every position for the Spartans right now, and the team's rotation could theoretically go 12 players deep.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 12

The Replacements For MSU's Harsh Senior Exits

The Spartans have been going through a whirlwind of chaos in most of their sports recently, but the basketball program has been able to get through it all without losing much of its momentum, and if anything, they are actually more poised to succeed than last year.

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.

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