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It's Clear Who Michigan State Should Hire as Next AD
The Michigan State University athletic department is in a world of chaos, and the majority of these issues stem from the institution's incompetent Board of Trustees.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 16
Jersey Number for MSU Freshman PG Carlos Medlock Jr. Revealed
Michigan State's newest point guard seems to have had his new jersey number revealed. On Monday, the MSU men's basketball team posted a pair of photos showing off sophomore wing Jordan Scott and freshman guard Carlos Medlock Jr.
Tom Izzo News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 16
What Another Year With Tom Izzo Promises for Michigan State
The Michigan State Spartans are well on their way to becoming one of the more hyped teams going into next season, and a lot of that is due to their stacked roster, but more so because of their legendary coach, Tom Izzo.
3 Reasons 2026 Michigan State Football Should Have Hope
Four consecutive losing seasons for a program that was in yearly Big Ten Championship contention can be a drag for any fan, including Spartans Nation. The Michigan State Spartans made a change from Jonathan Smith to Pat Fitzgerald, who once led Northwestern to relevance until a hazing scandal led to his departure.
Former Michigan State AD Expressing Interest in Return
One of Michigan State's former athletic directors is ready to come back. Mark Hollis told Larry Lage of the Associated Press on Monday that he'd be interested in a return to his alma mater.
Shocking Development Shows Batt's Eagerness To Leave Michigan State
J Batt's departure for Kentucky was hardly an accident. Kentucky wasn't the only destination Michigan State's athletic director looked at. According to a report by Conner Earegood of the Detroit News, Batt also applied for positions at Purdue, Wisconsin, and Virginia Tech.
Role for Palumbo To Be Huge for Michigan State Moving Forward
EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Everybody at Michigan State is looking around a little bit to figure out who is in charge. President Kevin Guskiewicz is headed to Clemson, and athletic director J Batt is headed to Kentucky.
EXCLUSIVE: The Only Man Who Can Save Michigan State From Itself
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees is an absolute dumpster fire, and it has been that way for several decades now. Now, the issues are compiling.
Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / June 15
Tom Izzo calls for Michigan State alums to rally together against Board of Trustees
Tom Izzo clearly loves the Michigan State Spartans.
Tom Izzo News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15
Tom Izzo ‘disgusted’ by Michigan State leadership changes
Tom Izzo has been a part of the Michigan State Spartans men’s basketball staff since 1985, and the head coach since 1995. However, the latest events have left Izzo “disgusted” and “ashamed.” Michigan State president Kevin Guskiewicz left for Clemson, and athletic director J Batt left on Monday to take the same role at Kentucky.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 15
Instant Analysis of ATH Don Spillers III's Commitment to MSU
Finally, some good news. Michigan State football is still maintaining its recruiting momentum. The latest recruit to verbally pledge to MSU is three-star Detroit (Mich.) MLK athlete Don Spillers III .
How Fans Are Feeling About MSU Basketball This Summer
The Spartans have been on a recruiting tear as of late, and with the roster being built, it looks like MSU could be one of the most dangerous teams heading into next season.
MSU Announces New Jersey Patch Partnership with MSUFCU
A jersey patch is coming to all the uniforms at Michigan State athletics. The athletic department announced a 10-year partnership with MSU Federal Credit Union that will put a patch on the jerseys and uniforms of all 23 men's and women's varsity sports teams around East Lansing.
Why MSU Is Losing Both Guskiewicz, Batt Within Weeks
It seemed like Michigan State had a good thing going for a bit. That is, for about six months. MSU is set to lose both its president and athletic director.
Why Replacing Batt Will Be Very Difficult for Michigan State
Michigan State will be hard-pressed to do better than J Batt as athletic director. Batt is currently finalizing a deal for the same position with Kentucky and will be leaving MSU.
Embarrassing Reality for Michigan State After Batt, Guskiewicz Departures
Michigan State athletics now faces a world of turmoil after two extremely significant departures that occurred just a couple of weeks apart. On Saturday,
MSU Seeking Major Win in Effort to Flip Cincinnati Commit
Michigan State football is still looking to gather more recruiting momentum. The Spartans recently landed their first consensus 4-star recruit on Saturday in Noblesville (Ind.) offensive lineman Caleb Johnson .
EXCLUSIVE: Palumbo Expected To Take Over as Michigan State Interim AD
Michigan State is going through yet another change in leadership. MSU athletic director J Batt is finalizing a deal with Kentucky for the same position, a source told Michigan State On SI on Saturday.
EXCLUSIVE: J Batt Finalizing Deal To Leave Michigan State for Kentucky
Michigan State's athletic director is headed to Lexington. Michigan State On SI is the first to report that MSU athletic director J Batt is finalizing a deal with the University of Kentucky to become the Wildcats' next AD, sources at Kentucky have told Spartan Nation first.
Michigan State On Verge of Losing AD J Batt to Kentucky
Another shakeup at the very top of Michigan State athletics might be coming. Sources close to the situation have confirmed that MSU athletic director J Batt is the main target of Kentucky's search for its own new athletic director.
Concern Level for Lack of Blue-Chips in MSU's 2027 Class
Gauging the mood around Michigan State's 2027 recruiting class has been interesting. It's basically been 3-star prospect after 3-star prospect. None of the 13 commitments that MSU has landed so far are "blue-chip" prospects, according to the Rivals Industry Rankings .
Pat Fitzgerald News / Yardbarker / June 3
Pat Fitzgerald, Michigan State pick up important recruiting win over Big Ten foes
Pat Fitzgerald has a ton of work ahead of him as the new head coach of the Michigan State Spartans.
Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / May 28
Michigan State's Tom Izzo mourning the death of his 100-year-old mother
Tom Izzo is mourning the loss of one of his beloved family members, his mother Dorothy Izzo, who has died at the age of 100.
Michigan State Spartans News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 12
Ethan Belchetz Commits To Michigan State
Another top NHL Draft prospect is headed to play College Hockey. According to an announcement on his Instagram, Ethan Belchetz, a projected first-round pick in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft, has committed to Michigan State University.
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