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How MSU's Fears Joined College Basketball’s Elite

How MSU's Fears Joined College Basketball’s Elite

This season, Jeremy Fears Jr. has not only played like one of the best players in the Big Ten, but also like one of the top performers in all of college basketball.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 29
3 Smaller Moments Shine Through in MSU's Comeback at Rutgers

3 Smaller Moments Shine Through in MSU's Comeback at Rutgers

The architecture of a comeback is always about more than one play. No. 7 Michigan State avoided a disastrous loss to lowly Rutgers on Tuesday, coming back from down 12 with about nine minutes to go to win 88-79 in overtime .

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 29

How Fitzgerald Used MSU’s Junior Day to Build Recruiting Momentum

Pat Fitzgerald is off to a strong start recruiting the Class of 2027. During Michigan State’s Junior Day in East Lansing, Fitzgerald and his staff hosted a number of high-level prospects and made meaningful progress in building relationships across the Midwest.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 29
Michigan State Targeting Athletic 2027 Lineman

Michigan State Targeting Athletic 2027 Lineman

The 2027 recruiting cycle has taken over the college football world, as coaching staffs across the country have spent the past month extending offers to and making progress with some of the top prospects in the class.

Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / January 28
Tom Izzo describes how close win over Rutgers can help Spartans

Tom Izzo describes how close win over Rutgers can help Spartans

The Michigan State Spartans beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Tuesday night, but it took them overtime to do it.

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Jeremy Fears News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 28
Why MSU's Fears Firmly Deserves All-America Consideration

Why MSU's Fears Firmly Deserves All-America Consideration

The list of players who one can absolutely say are better than Jeremy Fears Jr. is shrinking by the day. No. 7 Michigan State escaped, and I mean escaped, with an 88-79 overtime victory over a Rutgers team that entered just 9-11 overall and 2-7 during Big Ten play.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 28
5 Takeaways from Michigan State's Big Ten Football Schedule

5 Takeaways from Michigan State's Big Ten Football Schedule

Michigan State's 2026 Big Ten football schedule was officially released on Tuesday, revealing when and where new head coach Pat Fitzgerald will lead the Spartans throughout his first season at the helm.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 28
MSU Extends Offer to 3-Star Quarterback in ’27 Class

MSU Extends Offer to 3-Star Quarterback in ’27 Class

While Michigan State is looking to address several positions during the 2027 recruiting cycle, the Spartans' biggest need is arguably landing the first

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 27

Michigan State Basketball Rises in Latest Bracket Projections

Michigan State's win streak is getting it closer to a favorable draw in March. On Monday, the Spartans moved up to seventh in the AP Poll . That would translate to receiving a 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament, and the newest projections are now beginning to reflect that (but not all of them).

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 27

Why Player-Led Leadership Key for MSU Hoops at Rutgers

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Sometimes, the most important coaches aren't actually coaches. No. 7 Michigan State has a lot of good things going for it right now.

Tom Izzo News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 27
Spartan Captain Proves Tom Izzo's Development Process Still Works

Spartan Captain Proves Tom Izzo's Development Process Still Works

In today's world of college sports, it's rare to see a player stay all four years at one school and allow the development process to do its job and get the very best out of them, but Michigan State's Tom Izzo still thrives on his developmental practices.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 27
3 Spartans Who Need to Step Up Against Rutgers

3 Spartans Who Need to Step Up Against Rutgers

After sweeping their West Coast road trip with double-digit wins over Washington and Oregon, Michigan State returned home to East Lansing and delivered a dominant 91–48 victory over Maryland.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 27
Michigan State Offers Fast-Rising 2028 Tight End

Michigan State Offers Fast-Rising 2028 Tight End

While the 2025 college football season is over, there’s no rest for coaching staffs across the country, which are now shifting their focus to the high school recruiting trail as the 2027 and 2028 cycles continue to heat up.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / January 26
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Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 26

Multiple Big Ten Programs Show Support for MSU Hockey

Michigan State hockey is going through a tough time right now, but the Spartans have had the support of many people around the hockey community. MSU's director of hockey operations, Dan Sturges , passed away unexpectedly last Monday.

Coen Carr News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 26

Why Carr's Offensive Development Crucial for MSU Basketball

Michigan State's athletic forward is beginning to find more footing on the offensive end. Coen Carr , who will probably always be known for his athleticism and electrifying dunks, is expanding his game.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 26
4 Spartans Recruits Provide Intriguing Pat Fitzgerald Perspective

4 Spartans Recruits Provide Intriguing Pat Fitzgerald Perspective

Pat Fitzgerald has wasted little time integrating his philosophy and style of play into the Michigan State football program. That approach paid dividends with the 2026 recruiting class, where many prospects originally recruited by former head coach Jonathan Smith stayed committed, allowing Fitzgerald to secure 19 signatures.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 26
Michigan State Offers Pair of In-State 2027 Prospects

Michigan State Offers Pair of In-State 2027 Prospects

The first major high school recruiting event of Pat Fitzgerald’s tenure at Michigan State is in the books, as the Spartans hosted a successful Junior Day over the weekend, with several talented 2027 and 2028 prospects in attendance.

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