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With an 18-2 start to the season after an impressive 91-48 drubbing of Maryland on Saturday, No. 10 Michigan State is squarely in the race for a second consecutive Big Ten men's basketball title.

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MSU Receives Multiple Crystal Balls for 2027 RB Recruit

Michigan State is already starting to gather some recruiting momentum for its 2027 class. The Spartans recently hosted a bunch of recruits for the team's "Junior Day," where recruits in next year's class got to see the men's basketball team destroy Maryland, 91-48 .

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 25

MSU Extends Offer to 4-Star 2028 Lineman

As the new era of Michigan State football begins under head coach Pat Fitzgerald, the Spartans have been highly active on the high school recruiting trail

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3 Observations from Michigan State's Dismantling of Maryland

EAST LANSING, Mich. — It was just “one of those days” for Michigan State basketball in a good way, as Tom Izzo put it. The 10th-ranked Spartans were all over Maryland, dominating the Terrapins, 91-48 .

Watch: Maryland at Michigan State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Basketball | 01/24/2026

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3 Predictions for Michigan State's Game against Maryland

Michigan State is starting to build some real momentum. The Spartans are up to 10th in the national rankings, holding a 17-2 overall record and a 7-1 mark during Big Ten play.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 24

MSU to Host Top 2027 In-State Lineman on Visit

With the college football offseason underway, new Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald and his staff have shifted their focus to the high school recruiting trail.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 24

Multiple MSU Signees Move Up in Latest Rankings Update

Michigan State basketball's 2026 recruiting class has the chance to be truly special. MSU has four signees set to join the team for the 2026-27 class. That group is currently ranked second nationally, according to 247Sports, only trailing Duke.

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Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 23

MSU Players React to Izzo's Viral Comment to Teng

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- A pretty funny comment from Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo to Kur Teng went over the air during the 10th-ranked Spartans game at Oregon on Tuesday.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 23

Where the Spartans Stand in Latest Bracket Predictions

Michigan State is one of the select few college basketball programs that have become synonymous with March Madness and the NCAA Tournament over the years.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 23

Why Pat Fitzgerald’s Pitch Has Brian Demoss Listening Closely

After being hired on December 1, Pat Fitzgerald moved quickly to stabilize Michigan State’s recruiting efforts. Despite inheriting a class originally assembled by former Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith, Fitzgerald was able to retain most of the 2026 recruiting class.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 23

MSU Extends Offer to Top 2028 Lineman

Michigan State and new head coach Pat Fitzgerald have been highly active on the high school recruiting trail over the past few days as they continue to target top prospects across the country.

Preview: Michigan State Hockey's Series vs. Minnesota

Michigan State hockey is returning to action in what is sure to be an emotional weekend at Munn Ice Arena. The second-ranked Spartans are hosting unranked Minnesota on Friday and Saturday, but these two games will not really be about MSU against the Golden Gophers.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / January 22

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MSU, Nightingale Seek to Honor Late Dan Sturges Multiple Ways

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State hockey head coach Adam Nightingale walked into the room for his press conference on Thursday morning, and then walked right back out to, very understandably, take a few extra minutes to compose himself.

Tom Izzo News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 22

Why Izzo Called Out Players After West Coast Trip

No. 10 Michigan State survived its dreaded West Coast road trip with two wins over the last week, but head coach Tom Izzo was less than thrilled with his team following Tuesday's win at Oregon.

Coen Carr News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 22

How MSU’s Coen Carr Took Big Step in Win Over Oregon

Coen Carr took a step forward as a scorer on Tuesday night. Michigan State's supremely athletic forward is known nationally for one thing: dunking. That's always going to be Carr's most interesting, and perhaps best, trait as a basketball player.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 22

MSU Set to Host Top 2027 Tight End on Visit

New Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald and his staff have been very busy over the past few days on the high school recruiting trail. Not only have

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 22

Pat Fitzgerald Accelerates MSU Recruiting Rebuild, Targets Big WR

Michigan State football’s new head coach, Pat Fitzgerald, has completely overhauled the Spartans’ roster ahead of the 2026 season. While retaining several key contributors from last year’s team and keeping most of the 2026 recruiting class intact, Fitzgerald has aggressively attacked the transfer portal, bringing in 29 new players.

Michigan State Spartans News / Athlon Sports / January 15

Pat Fitzgerald, Michigan State Predicted to Land 1,000 Yard WR in College Football Transfer Portal

The transfer portal provides teams and coaches a new way to develop their programs into championship contenders. This has been beneficial for many teams, but it is especially important for those welcoming a new head coach.