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Why Minnesota Game Bought Jonathan Smith More Time

Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith has been under scrutiny in the last few weeks as the team continues to free-fall. The Spartans are now 3-6 after an overtime loss to Minnesota on the road, and they remain winless in Big Ten play.

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Michigan State Misses Out on Elite Four‑Star Center

Four-star center Tristan Reed picked the day after Halloween to announce his college commitment. With Michigan State patiently waiting, they were one of five teams watching Reed's announcement from the Newman Auditorium - Star Building, at John Burroughs School.

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Michigan State’s Sixth Straight Loss Was Completely Preventable

Michigan State should have won on Saturday against Minnesota. The Spartans outgained the Golden Gophers by 166 yards, had more pass yards, more rush yards, and held the ball for about nine more minutes.

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MSU Offense More Efficient with Milivojevic at QB

Michigan State fans were surprised before the Minnesota game began, as it was announced that Alessio Milivojevic would start at quarterback. Jonathan

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 2

MSU Players Who Improved Stock, Despite Minnesota Loss

Even though Michigan State lost another game, this one in overtime to Minnesota , some players stood out, and fans should be optimistic about them. Here are some of those individual performances: No better way to improve your stock than by throwing for 311 yards with no turnovers during your first career start.

Alessio Milivojevic News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 2

MSU's Milivojevic Provides Glimmer of Hope in Otherwise Bleak Future

The mood in East Lansing about Michigan State football is full of doom and despair at the moment. MSU just lost yet another game, marking six in a row, in a 23-20 overtime loss to Minnesota on Saturday.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 1

Spartan Nation Reacts to Week 10 Heartbreaker

Michigan State Football has had a struggling season this year.. After starting out the season 3-0, MSU has now lost five in a row and will look to redshirt freshman Alessio Milivojevic as the starting quarterback over junior Aidan Chiles.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 1

MSU to Start QB Alessio Milivojevic over Aidan Chiles vs. Minnesota

Michigan State is making a quarterback change after seeing its losing streak reach five. Ahead of Saturday's game against Minnesota, head coach Jonathan Smith announced that Alessio Milivojevic would be starting over Aidan Chiles during the game against the Golden Gophers.

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

It Might Be Time for MSU to Unleash Jace Clarizio

The Michigan State Spartans have not had a good season in 2025. The team has struggled on both sides of the ball during its five-game losing streak, and fans are frustrated with the current product, as they will fail to see a winner for another year. One reason the Spartans have played poorly is that they cannot run the football effectively.

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

Positive Offensive Stats for MSU Football

The Michigan State Spartans have played poorly on the offensive side of the ball this season. Things started off promising, but the team has failed to move the ball or put points on the board in the last four weeks.

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

Positive Stats Surrounding Michigan State's Defense

The Michigan State Spartans have been considerably poor on the defensive side of the ball in 2025. MSU has allowed the most points per game in the Big Ten at 32.5, and the team has struggled to stop the run or bother receivers through the air.

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

MSU Receives PWO Commitment From Three-Star WR

Despite all of their struggles on the field this season, Michigan State's Class of 2026 continues to grow. Prior to this three-star wide receiver committing to the team, the Spartans had 20 hard commits, according to 247Sports.

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

Michigan State Emerging for Elite 2026 Center Prospect

Ethan Taylor has been one of Michigan State basketball’s biggest targets during the 2026 high school basketball recruiting cycle. Michigan State is unfortunately going to lose both Jaxon Kohler and Carson Cooper as they will be graduating after this season.

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

MSU’s 2026 Recruiting Class Looks to Add Major Promise

Right now, Michigan State basketball has the 22nd-ranked recruiting class according to On3. Carlos MedlockJr Jr. is ranked as the 76th-ranked player and the 13th-ranked point guard, while Avent is ranked 80th and 11th among all power forwards.

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

MSU Athletic Department Takes Big Step in Modernizing NIL, Fundraising

Michigan State made an important step Friday morning in adapting to the new world of college athletics, as MSU's Board of Trustees authorized the creation of Spartan Ventures.

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

MSU Freshman Guard's Role Looking to Expand

The Michigan State Spartans have played two exhibition games before the 2025-26 season begins, winning one and dropping the other. MSU beat Bowling Green last week and lost to UConn earlier this week.

Four-Star MSU Target Sets Commitment Date

In just over one month, four-star center Tristan Reed officially visited all of the schools in his top five. Tom Izzo's Michigan State remains an option as the No.

Final Predictions for Michigan State at Minnesota

Michigan State (3-5 overall, 0-5 Big Ten) is still seeking its first conference win of the year, with only four opportunities remaining. The Spartans have a good shot to do it against Minnesota (5-3, 3-2); MSU is only considered a slight underdog.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 31

MSU Joins Surprising List of Winless Big Ten Teams

The Michigan State Spartans have had an abysmal season in 2025. MSU has lost its last five games and has not won a Big Ten game. As a result, fans and

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

MSU's Tom Izzo Calls Two New Players 'Pleasant Surprises'

Michigan State basketball has wrapped up its exhibition games, beating Bowling Green, 75-66 , on Oct. 23 and falling at UConn on Tuesday, 76-69 . Those were the first opportunities to see all of MSU's new players in a Spartan uniform for the first time.

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Michigan vs. Michigan State prediction: What the analytics say

A classic Big Ten in-state rivalry kicks off this weekend as No. 25 Michigan hits the road against struggling Michigan State in college football’s Week 9 action on Saturday.

Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / October 15

Jonathan Smith ignoring outside noise at Michigan State, but he should be worried

Michigan State Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith has to feel like he still has time to build his program and turn things around in East Lansing. With that said, things are certainly looking bleak after a 3-3 start to the season, which includes a 0-3 mark against Big Ten teams.

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