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Why Smaller Lineups Could Become Staple for MSU Hoops This Year

EAST LANSING -- It may be some time before Michigan State basketball has a handle on which players and lineups will work best this season. This is a good problem to have.

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Grading Each MSU Defensive Position Group at Season's Midpoint

It's been a challenging year for Michigan State's defense so far, for reasons both in and out of its control. This is the third year the Spartans have had Joe Rossi as their defensive coordinator, and he's under contract for the 2027 season after quietly signing a one-year extension days before the '25 campaign kicked off.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 12

Grading Each MSU Offensive Position Group at Season's Midpoint

Michigan State's football season is already halfway done. The Spartans just lost their fourth consecutive game on Saturday, falling to Illinois 38-37 in overtime.

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

How MSU Defense Facing Grim Outlook With Even More Injury Problems

EAST LANSING -- The depth chart for Michigan State's defense is getting thinner and thinner. MSU's defense played a pair of true freshman cornerbacks in a game that went to overtime on Saturday, a 38-37 overtime loss to Illinois.

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

Spartan Sundays: Why MSU's 2-Point Conversion Was Doomed From Start

EAST LANSING — A weird, back-and-forth game between Michigan State and Illinois came down to one play on Saturday. It was doomed from the very start. MSU scored a touchdown during the first overtime of its game against Illinois.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 9

3 Observations from MSU Hockey's Season Opener vs. NMU

EAST LANSING --- Another expectation-filled Michigan State hockey season is off to a positive start. The third-ranked Spartans used a very quick start to take down a noticeably improved Northern Michigan squad on Friday night, 6-2.

One Interesting Future Opponent MSU Fans Should Monitor

The Spartans are having a rough season, to say the least, as they have been riddled with injuries and struggling at nearly every position in some form.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 8

Previewing MSU Hockey's Opening Series vs. Northern Michigan

Michigan State's top-flight hockey program is ready for another highly anticipated season. The Spartans unofficially opened their season last week with a 5-2 exhibition win over then-No.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 8

MSU AD Bartholomae Making Big Statements on Football NIL Strategy

EAST LANSING -- Michigan State's new-ish athletic director is aiming to secure better funding for his football program. Dan Bartholomae sent out a letter to MSU fans on Wednesday afternoon, a few days ahead of the Spartans' homecoming matchup with Illinois.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 7

Reimagining MSU Basketball's Rotation Following First Exhibition

Michigan State basketball season is getting closer and closer to being here. The Spartans have already completed the first of three exhibition games, taking down Incarnate Word 89-59 this past Friday.

Jaziun Patterson News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 6

How MSU's Jaziun Patterson Performed in Expanded Role

The Spartans suffered one of, if not their biggest, losses of the year against the Nebraska Cornhuskers when they had to see star rusher Cam Edwards leave the field for what would be the final time of the season, as his injury was severe enough to take away his availability for the rest of the year.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 6

Why Lack of Offensive Explosiveness Is MSU's Biggest Problem

EAST LANSING -- Michigan State's offense ran 79 offensive plays on Saturday against Wisconsin. The longest play not aided by a Badger penalty went just 13 yards.

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

MSU Players Whose Roles Grew, Shrank in Loss at Wisconsin

Michigan State has a lot to think about after getting walloped at Wisconsin. The Spartans' 31-3 loss in Madison exposed the roster's talent problem , and the program has to examine many players' roles, both in the short term and the long term.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 5

How Each MSU Basketball Newcomer Fared in UIW Exhibition

EAST LANSING -- Michigan State is primed to be in the top 10, maybe even the top five, when the preseason AP Poll comes out. A big reason for that is the players MSU brought in this offseason.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 4

Spartan Sundays: P4 Losses Prove MSU Needs Additional Roster Overhaul

The biggest concern for Michigan State entering the year was the lack of playmakers on the roster. It's a heck of a lot more of a concern now. MSU got embarrassed on the road at Wisconsin, 31-3.

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

3 Young MSU Players Who Deserve More Playing Time

Michigan State football is in free-fall mode a bit. The Spartans haven't come close to a victory in each of the last three weeks, with their latest performance being a 31-3 thrashing at Wisconsin .

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 3

Spartan Nation Losing Patience After Blowout Wisconsin Loss

Michigan State fell to Wisconsin 31-3. Here's how Spartan Nation took it. Going into the first quarter of MSU's second Big Ten game of the season, both the players and head coach Pat Fitzgerald had a lot they needed to prove right out of the gate to get Spartan Nation back on their side.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / October 3

Michigan State Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Spartans

Considering that Michigan State hasn’t missed an NCAA Tournament in nearly thirty years it’s more than fair to say that Tom Izzo has built a national power in East Lansing.

Jesse McCulloch News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 3

How McCulloch Made Massive Statement in MSU's Exhibition vs. UIW

EAST LANSING -- The biggest surprise of Friday night wasn't really a surprise to Tom Izzo. Michigan State handled its business against Incarnate Word at the Breslin Center, 89-59, during its first exhibition game of the season.

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

3 Instant Observations from MSU's Exhibition vs. Incarnate Word

EAST LANSING --- Michigan State basketball looked relatively sharp for a team that has (officially) barely been practicing for over a week. The Spartans handled Incarnate Word with ease on Friday night, 89-59, in front of a roughly two-thirds full Breslin Center that was only open to Izzone members and season ticket holders.

Michigan State Spartans News / EssentiallySports / October 2

Big Ten Program Receives $10M Donation From Longtime Donors for Stadium Improvements

Michigan State wants to rebuild the east side of Spartan Stadium, a job priced at about $500M, and the athletic department just got a $10M push toward it.

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

Preview: MSU Basketball's Exhibition vs. Incarnate Word

Michigan State basketball is back in action (kind of). The Spartans are set to play the first of three exhibitions in the month-long lead-up to the official start of the 2026-27 season.

Michigan State Spartans News / EasySportz / August 18

Michigan State’s 2026 Schedule Will Test the Spartans From Start to Finish

The Pat Fitzgerald era at Michigan State isn’t going to begin with an easy schedule. The Spartans’ 2026 slate features an interesting non-conference schedule, several winnable Big Ten games and a brutal November stretch that could determine whether Michigan State takes a major step forward in Fitzgerald’s first season.

Pat Fitzgerald setting Michigan State up to play chippy brand of football

A football team always takes on the personality of its head coach, and that means the Michigan State Spartans are going to be feisty under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald.

UCLA's Nico Iamaleava shares unique perspective on Big Ten-SEC debate

Longtime SEC analyst Paul Finebaum backs Big Ten in top conference debate

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith says SEC powerhouse was his 'dream school'

Penn State's Matt Campbell explains how NIL can help a coach find clarity

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Tom Izzo News / Yardbarker / July 7