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MSU Hockey Blows 2-Goal Lead in Third in OT Loss at Michigan

That's a tough one to swallow. No. 2 Michigan State had a 3-1 lead entering the third, but a more-than-lackluster third period allowed No. 1 Michigan to tie it, and then a penalty in overtime allowed the Wolverines to win it.

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MSU's Tom Izzo Defends Fears Again after Recent Criticism

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Tom Izzo still has his point guard's back. Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. has received heavy criticism in the last couple of days.

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

Why Glaring Defensive Issue is Gut-Check for Spartans

Michigan State's men's basketball team has hit its annual February skid, dropping its last two games in Big Ten play to fall to 19-4 on the season. It's nothing new, and last season's team went on a great run following a similar slide, but this one has brought some clear-cut concerns to the forefront.

Max Bullough News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 6

Fitzgerald Speaks on Hiring MSU Legend Bullough

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- One of the best linebackers in Michigan State history is back. He's just a coach now, but one of the biggest early moves from new MSU head coach Pat Fitzgerald was to bring back Max Bullough to be the team's new co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.

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

Bold Prediction Has MSU Landing 4-Star Legacy Defensive Back

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald and his staff have been on a hot streak on the high school recruiting trail lately. Not only have the Spartans

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

Future Spartan Speaks about McDonald’s All-American Game Selection

Lilly Williams is a 6-foot-6 five-star center from Farmington Hills, Michigan, and the first Michigan State signee since Sidney Cooks in 2017 to be selected to the McDonald’s All American Game.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / February 6

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College Hockey News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 6

Preview: MSU Hockey's Friday Matchup at Michigan

The biggest series this regular season in all of college hockey is here. It's No. 1 Michigan against No. 2 Michigan State . As the rankings suggest, first place in the Big Ten is on the line this weekend, with the Wolverines holding a one-point advantage to this point.

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

Fitzgerald Expands on Special Teams for Spartans

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Special teams usually doesn't get talked enough about how important it is. Lots of talk is about how good the offense or defense is or will be.

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

Measuring Potential Impact of Ugochukwu Injury for MSU

It seems like one of Michigan State's most valuable guards is going to miss some time. MSU's Divine Ugochukwu left the game with about six minutes remaining in the first half of the Spartans' eventual 76-73 loss to Minnesota and did not return.

3 Illinois Players Who Pose Biggest Threat to Michigan State

Things are not getting any easier for Michigan State after its loss to Minnesota on Wednesday. In fact, it's about to get a lot more difficult. The 10th-ranked Spartans have lost two straight.

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

Recapping MSU Football's National Signing Day Activity

Michigan State's 2026 recruiting class is now complete. Most of the Spartans' class signed back in December during the early signing period, but some eventual

Jeremy Fears News / College Sports Only / February 5

Michigan State Guard Jeremy Fears Raises Eyebrows With Dirty Play

Last night's loss to unranked Minnesota was bad enough for Michigan State, but head coach Tom Izzo has a lot more to worry about with his star player.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / February 5

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Michigan State Spartans News / Larry Brown Sports / February 5

Tom Izzo had a pointed message to Michigan State star after groin-kicking incident

Is Jeremy Fears Jr. trying to be the next Draymond Green? The No. 10 Michigan State Spartans star has been receiving lots of backlash for his actions during Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 4

Social Media Reacts to Michigan State's Loss at Minnesota

Michigan State is coming off a tough home loss to in-state rival Michigan. After being down 42-26 heading into halftime, the Spartans would storm back in the second half and at one point take a 59-57 lead with under seven minutes to play.

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

Pat Fitzgerald Recaps NSD, First Months on Job at MSU

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- It's been a busy few months for Pat Fitzgerald. It's been just over two months since he was formally introduced as Michigan State's new head football coach.

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

MSU Adds Late 2026 PWO Commitment From Running Back

Since taking over the program, new Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald and his staff have hit the ground running on the high school recruiting trail.

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

How Wednesday’s Game Will Reveal Critical Trait for Spartans

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- The mental toughness of Michigan State basketball is about to get tested. Last Friday night's loss to then-No. 3 Michigan is not MSU's first loss of the season, but it's the first one that has felt particularly disappointing.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / February 4

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Michigan State Spartans News / Total Pro Sports / February 3

‘Michigan State’ Con Man Is Scamming College Football Recruits With Fake Scholarship Scheme

Michigan State is dealing with a new recruiting scam. A con artist is targeting young football players by sending fake scholarship offers. The scam has already tricked several recruits and their families.

Tom Izzo News / The Spun / February 3

Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo Issues Odd Challenge To Reporters

Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo got a bit defensive when asked about a tactical decision from Friday's 83-71 loss to Michigan. Izzo sat Carson Cooper after the starting center got called for his second foul nearly midway through the opening half.

Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / January 28