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How Close MSU Is To Competing for Conference Championship

The Big Ten is the largest conference in college football, with 18 teams vying to stand tall in Indianapolis as one of the top teams in the sport. For the past several seasons, a combination of Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan, and Indiana has ruled the division with an iron fist.

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How MSU Fans Feel About Jaxon Kohler's Possible Return

The Spartans are after a National Championship this year, and they were expected to have to make their run without two of their biggest players from last season, Carson Cooper and Jaxon Kohler.

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.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 16

MSU Board Must Hire Mark Hollis Right Now. Here's Why

The top of the Michigan State University athletic administration has gone through a fairly chaotic last several weeks. Originally, the school was set to lose president Kevin Guskiewicz and athletic director J Batt, who agreed to serve in their positions at Clemson University and the University of Kentucky, respectively.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 16

Evaluating Kur Teng's Odd Placement On MSU's Roster

The Spartans are chasing a championship this year, as they have the best roster they may have for the next few years. Fans are growing impatient with good but not great success, and the legendary coach Tom Izzo won't be around for too much longer.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 16

One Key Factor Shaping Michigan State Football's 2026 Season

College football rebuilds are much different than they used to be. In the past, plenty of coaches would be given a several-year semi-grace period to get "their guys" onto the roster via high school recruiting.

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

Pair of Michigan State Players Selected in 2026 MLB Draft

Michigan State baseball saw a pair of its alumni drafted on Sunday. The Spartans saw right-handed pitcher Nolan Higgins and outfielder Nick Williams get selected during this year's MLB Draft.

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.

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

5 'Unknowns' Who Can Break Out for MSU in 2026

There are usually a few players who can rise up and surprise some people each football season. The probability of that feels even higher at Michigan State .

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 / 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?

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