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Questions at Important MSU Position Remain After Loss to Michigan

It's becoming clear again that Michigan State has a specific way it needs to play against top teams. MSU is not a team devoid of talent, but it's also not the most talented roster in the country by any stretch.

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MSU's Tom Izzo Explains Spartans' Downfall in Loss to UM

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Tom Izzo was certainly not too pleased with his team's performance on Friday. No. 7 Michigan State put itself in a big, 18-point hole during the first half against third-ranked Michigan.

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Why MSU's Big Men Have Hit Rough Patch

Michigan State senior big men Carson Cooper and Jaxon Kohler have been a massive part of the Spartans' success this season. They've shown everyone what growth and improvement should look like at the college level, but just as MSU hits the toughest stretch of its Big Ten schedule, the play of its bigs has declined.

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Watch: Michigan Gets Big Road W vs. Rival Michigan State | Recap, Insights and Future Outlook

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Spartans Host Recruits During Electric Rivalry Night at Breslin Center

Michigan State basketball battled in-state rival Michigan on Friday night in a tough matchup at the Breslin Center. Although the Spartans fell 83–71, the arena — and all of East Lansing — was loud and energetic from start to finish.

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3 Things to Know as MSU Women Square Off With Michigan

The men's team is not the only team set for a big-time rivalry matchup this weekend. Michigan State's women's team has had a fantastic season as well. The Spartans are up to 13th in the AP Poll, the program's highest ranking since 2011, and are 19-2 overall and 8-2 during Big Ten play.

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Preview: MSU Ranked Rivalry Game vs. UM

One of the biggest regular season games in Michigan State women's basketball history is about to go down. The 13th-ranked Spartans (19-2 overall, 8-2 Big Ten) are gearing up to face No.

Watch: Michigan State at Penn State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Hockey | 01/31/2026

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MSU Football Lands Second Commitment of 2027 Class

Michigan State is starting its run of 2027 commitments early. The Spartans picked up the second commitment of their next class on Saturday morning, as interior offensive lineman Grant Adloff announced that he was committing to MSU via social media.

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Spartans to Host 3-Star 2027 EDGE on Visit

Michigan State has been highly active on the high school recruiting trail, and the Spartans are hosting their second Junior Day under new head coach Pat

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

Why Michigan State has 'Winning Time' Problem vs. Top Opponents

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- One of the certainties of Michigan State basketball last year was that they were going to lean on you at the end. When it was a close game in the final minutes --- a.k.a.

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

Michigan State’s Questions at Two-Guard Get Answered in Loss

The biggest hole in Michigan State's basketball lineup has been the two-guard spot next to Jeremy Fears. Last season, it was occupied by a combination of Jaden Akins, Jase Richardson, and Tre Holloman as the Spartans deployed a three-man approach in the backcourt.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 30

Spartan Nation Reacts to Michigan State's Loss to Michigan

Michigan State is coming off a great comeback victory on the road against Rutgers. Traveling back home, the Spartans will take on in-state rival Michigan, which just beat No.

Watch: Michigan State at Penn State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Hockey | 01/30/26

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MSU Can't Complete Comeback in Difficult Loss to Michigan

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan simply out-dueled Michigan State in "winning time." The seventh-ranked Spartans did the hard part of the comeback, overcoming a deficit that reached 18 at one point to take a lead during the second half, but they couldn't get a stop down the stretch, as No.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / January 30

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Why MSU’s Jaxon Kohler Has Unique Anticipation for Michigan

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Jaxon Kohler has been in this position before. He's spent all four seasons of his collegiate career at Michigan State and remained loyal.

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MSU to Host 3-Star 2027 Lineman on Visit

New Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald and his staff have been highly active on the 2027 recruiting trail as of late. Over the past month, the Spartans

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MSU to Host 4-Star WR on Big Visit this Weekend

Michigan State football still has one more player it is looking to add to its 2026 roster. Pat Fitzgerald and the Spartans are still pushing hard to get four-star wide receiver Samson Gash , a Detroit Catholic Central product who is set to sign next Wednesday.