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Michigan State Women’s Basketball Eyes Bounce-Back Performance

Michigan State women’s basketball is coming off a tough road loss this past weekend against Wisconsin. In a game where the Spartans were trying to keep their undefeated season alive, their fast-paced offense was shut down as the Badgers played excellent, disciplined defense.

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Michigan State Basketball Ranks Impressively in Early Bracketology

Michigan State basketball has now played nine games in a little over a month to open the season. After being ranked 22nd in the preseason AP poll, the Spartans have started 8–1, with the only loss coming against the then fourth-ranked Duke Blue Devils.

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Breaking Down Michigan State's SG Situation

The Michigan State Spartans are moving forward after their loss to Duke, looking to rebound and start a winning streak. There has not been much to complain about with Tom Izzo’s squad this season, as the team is elite on defense and gets the job done on offense. However, if there’s one thing that should improve, it’s the shooting guard rotation.

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The Future of Star Spartan Portal WR Nick Marsh

Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal on Dec. 1. The star sophomore caught 59 passes for 662 yards and six touchdowns in 2025, topping his record-setting freshman season.

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Breaking Down MSU's Jeremy Fears Jr.'s Big Leap

Michigan State probably would not have its current top-10 status without its "floor general." Jeremy Fears Jr. has excelled this past season. Even during tough games, like his 0-for-10 shooting game against Duke , Fears finds other ways to make a positive impact, like recording 13 assists.

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Michigan State Basketball Signee Gets Big Boost in Rankings

Michigan State basketball signee Carlos Medlock Jr. has been having one heck of a year so far. Not only has he helped lead Link Academy to an undefeated start through its first eight games, but he has also played a key role in boosting the program into the top three of ESPN’s SC Next Top 25 teams list.

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Full 2026 Transfer Portal Tracker for Michigan State Football

It's going to be an eventful transfer portal cycle for Michigan State football, as there is likely going to be some whiplash from the Spartans' coaching change that now has Pat Fitzgerald as the program's new head coach.

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Michigan State LB, Special Teams Guy to Enter Transfer Portal

Another Michigan State player has announced that he would be entering the transfer portal. The latest decision has come from linebacker Semaj Bridgeman , according to a report by Rivals/On3.

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MSU, Pat Fitzgerald to Hire Spartan Legend as Assistant

One Michigan State legend that Spartan fans have been clamoring for is returning to East Lansing. Former MSU linebacker and former Notre Dame linebackers coach Max Bullough is reportedly joining Pat Fitzgerald's first staff at Michigan State, according to a report by SpartanMag .

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Spartans Drop in AP Poll After Tough Wisconsin Loss

On Sunday, Dec 7th, Michigan State Women’s basketball lost its first game of the season on the road against Wisconsin. In their Big Ten opener, Michigan State only led once in the game and lost 78-64.

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Young Michigan State DB to Enter Transfer Portal

Michigan State football is losing another depth piece in its secondary to the transfer portal. Sophomore defensive back Justin Denson Jr. announced via On3 on Wednesday that he will be entering the portal after two seasons with MSU.

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Why Fitzgerald is Taking His Time With OC Hire

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald is in the process of building his coaching staff. Fitzgerald retained defensive coordinator Joe Rossi a few days ago, a sign that he believes in some of the previous staff's elements.

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Walk-On Michigan State Offensive Tackle to Enter Transfer Portal

With the Early National Signing Period for the 2026 class coming to an end, college programs across the country are now turning their attention to the

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Glancing at Michigan State Hockey's Season Entering Winter Break

There probably is not a team on the Michigan State campus with a better shot at a national title than the Spartans' hockey team. MSU is currently 12-4-0 on the year and is 5-3-0 in Big Ten play.

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Michigan State Still Sits Respectfully in Ranks of College Basketball

Michigan State basketball is now 8-1 on the season after a heartbreaking 66-60 loss to the fourth-ranked Duke Blue Devils. Senior center Carson Cooper had one of the best games of his career, putting up 16 points and 16 rebounds.

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The Spartans With Most to Gain Under Pat Fitzgerald

Michigan State enters the roster construction portion of the offseason after missing a bowl game for the fourth consecutive season. Pat Fitzgerald takes over the program from Jonathan Smith, who was fired last week after two unsuccessful seasons in East Lansing.

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Addressing Key Concerns Surrounding MSU’s Pat Fitzgerald

Michigan State has hired former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald to lead Spartan football. MSU moved on from Jonathan Smith last week after two unsuccessful seasons.

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The Crucial Goal for MSU DC Rossi After Retention

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald is a fan of what Joe Rossi did as the defensive coordinator on the previous staff, so he retained him for the same role under his staff. Rossi and Fitzgerald know each other from their days in the Big Ten West, and now the two have the chance to work together in East Lansing.

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Notable Former Michigan State QB to Enter Transfer Portal Again

One highly notable former Michigan State player is set to begin the search for another new school. According to a report by Anthony Totri of PHNX Sports, former MSU quarterback and current Arizona State starter Sam Leavitt is intending to enter the transfer portal.

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Notable MSU Offensive Lineman Entering Transfer Portal

Michigan State is going to lose one of the main pieces to its rotation on the offensive line. Redshirt junior Gavin Broscious' agency, Ethos Sports Group, told multiple media outlets on Monday that he is planning on entering the transfer portal.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 6

Second-half surge leads Duke to first 10-0 start in eight years

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Izzo gives thoughts on supporting Fitzgerald at Michigan State

Tom Izzo gives thoughts on supporting Pat Fitzgerald at Michigan State

Tom Izzo has been with the Michigan State Spartans for a long time. He was hired as the head basketball coach in 1995 and has been a Spartan ever since, as he's carved out a legendary coaching career.

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