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Why Ward’s Freshman Season Was Just Beginning for Michigan State

Cam Ward arrived at Michigan State as the highest-rated freshman in the 2025 recruiting class for the Spartans. As a senior in high school, Ward averaged 29.5 points, 12.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.8 blocks per game.

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3 Reasons MSU Must Target Big Portal Names at Center

Tom Izzo and the transfer portal aren't what you would call a match made in heavan. The longtime Michigan State head coach would probably avoid using it entirely if he could.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / April 3

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Potential Returning Spartans Who Could See Role Increase

It will not be long before the transfer portal officially opens. That makes it hard to know exactly who at Michigan State will or will not be back next season.

Carson Cooper News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 3

Carson Cooper Shares Goodbye Message to Spartan Fans

Appreciate players like Carson Cooper while they're here. It would have been pretty easy for Cooper or Michigan State to part ways with one another in the past.

Brennan Parachek News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 3

Under Third Head Coach, MSU's Parachek Ready To Step Forward

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Plenty of guys find a new place to play after one coaching change, let alone two. The 2026 version of Michigan State football will have its third permanent head coach in four seasons.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 3

5 Reasons MSU Fans Should Be Excited for Next Season

While Michigan State's season ended in heartbreaking fashion with a Sweet 16 loss to UConn, this year should still be considered a success. The Spartans will miss graduates Carson Cooper and Jaxon Kohler as they move on to the next chapter of their careers, as well as Trey Fort, who transferred but had a memorable run during the tournament.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 2

Another Intriguing Center Option for MSU Enters Portal

Getting a starting-caliber big man has to be the top priority of Michigan State's offseason. The Spartans are losing both Jaxon Kohler and Carson Cooper due to the exhaustion of their eligibility, and seeing rising redshirt sophomore Jesse McCulloch or freshman Ethan Taylor immediately start at the five would definitely be a mistake.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 2

MSU Football Offers Physically Imposing Bronx TE

The Spartans are looking at a tight end with some impressive measurables. Michigan State extended an offer on Tuesday evening to Cardinal Hayes (N.Y.) tight end Saleh Atariwa, according to the recruit's Twitter/X page.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / April 1

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Michigan State's Tom Izzo seriously considered coaching for Phoenix Suns

Tom Izzo has been the head coach of the Michigan State Spartans since 1995. He's a legend in East Lansing, and at 71 years old, there's a very real chance that he ends up retiring as a Michigan State lifer. He's been at MSU for 31 seasons straight. What's a few more, right?

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College basketball's tallest player is entering the transfer portal

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Ranking Final Four teams on how likely they are to win the national title

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 1

Michigan State Football in Mix for 2027 Edge Rusher

Michigan State football continues to gain ground on the recruiting trail in the 2027 high school class. Cleveland, Ohio native Munir Lewis has announced his top seven schools, and Michigan State made the cut.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 1

MSU Football Lands Spring Visit from 5-Star EDGE Rusher

Michigan State football is going after a pretty big fish on the recruiting trail. The Spartans are set to host five-star Brother Rice (Ill.) EDGE defender Kameron McGee on Thursday during the team's eighth spring practice of the year.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 31

MSU's Fitzgerald Updates Team's Status, Scrimmage Possibilities

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Spring ball is already pretty much halfway over already. Michigan State football just held its seventh practice out of 15 on Tuesday morning.

Tom Izzo News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 31

Anonymous Former MSU Player Tells Izzo He Regrets Transferring

One former Michigan State player wishes he had never left. On Tuesday morning, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press tweeted that MSU's Tom Izzo had told longtime local sportscaster Tim Staudt that he had been texting with a former player for the past three weeks who had left the Spartans in the transfer portal.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 31

Why Jasiah Jervis Is Scorer MSU Has Been Waiting For

While Spartan fans are still hurting after the heartbreaking loss to UConn, the future remains bright for next year's team. Jasiah Jervis is the third player to commit to Michigan State from the 2026 high school class.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 31

Postseason Grades for Each MSU Frontcourt Piece

The frontcourt for Michigan State is going to look different next season. MSU is losing both starting power forward Jaxon Kohler and starting center Carson Cooper .

College Football News / Yardbarker / March 31

Ohio State positioned for NFL Draft feat not seen since 1967

How many Ohio State Buckeyes will hear their name called during the 2026 NFL Draft (scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh)? Better yet, how many will go in the top 10?

Will Ty Simpson become the Shedeur Sanders of the NFL Draft?

Execs react to stunning Fernando Mendoza, Simpson draft takes

What Raiders reportedly have learned about Mendoza

Steelers insider gives update on Simpson draft rumors amid Aaron Rodgers uncertainty

Could Bengals land most athletic player in entire draft class?

Four potential Day 3 NFL Draft picks to keep an eye on

Tom Izzo News / The Spun / March 28