MSU cornerback Davion Williams, linebacker Jeslord Boateng enter transfer portal
(12/18/20 9:07pm)
A third player from nearby Belleville High School has entered the transfer portal.
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Former Auburn running back joins Spartans, Devontae Dobbs enters transfer portal
(12/18/20 4:56pm)
Michigan State football added a second transfer via the transfer portal in former Auburn running back Harold Joiner.
MSU signs 18, gets transfer QB, RB in early signing period, what do they bring?
(12/18/20 7:31pm)
The first day of the early signing period for Division I recruits and transfers was a wild one.
Temple transfer, quarterback Anthony Russo chooses MSU football
(12/17/20 12:24am)
All eyes on Dec. 16 have been on MSU's recruiting trail as first-year Head Coach Mel Tucker took on his first signing period with the program.
MSU football flips USC commit, 4-star linebacker Ma'a Gaoteote signs with Spartans
(12/16/20 7:54pm)
MSU football just signed it's highest-rated recruit in the 2021 class.
Three Michigan State defensive players earn All Big Ten Honors
(12/16/20 6:58pm)
Michigan State linebacker Antjuan Simmons, cornerback Shakur Brown and defensive end Drew Beesley all earned All-Big Ten honors from both the coaches and media selections.
East Lansing recruit stays home: Ethan Boyd signs letter of intent to play for Spartans
(12/17/20 3:39pm)
Ethan Boyd's father recalls when the MSU football commit was a child. It feels like it wasn't that long ago the high school senior was.
Michigan State football weighs future decisions and finals
(12/18/20 7:42pm)
The end of a college football season can always be a hectic one as athletes decide what’s best for them going forward. In a normal year, athletes are choosing whether to return, play in bowl games or leave for the NFL Draft.
Michigan State cornerback Shakur Brown declares for the 2021 NFL Draft
(12/15/20 12:25am)
After a developmental year for Michigan State football, star cornerback Shakur Brown has decided to forgo his final year with the Spartans and declare for the NFL Draft.
Michigan State football to play Maryland during Big Ten Champions week
(12/13/20 8:19pm)
In the Big Ten Champions week, Michigan State has drawn Maryland for 7:30 p.m. next Saturday, Dec. 19 after missing an earlier matchup in the season due to Maryland having a COVID-19 outbreak within their program, MSU Athletics announced on Sunday.
Column: To be consistent, the Michigan State offense needs to find its identity
(12/14/20 2:00pm)
Little did I know when I wrote about Michigan State’s offensive performance against Rutgers being a “roller coaster” effort, how accurate that would end up being later.
Payton Thorne's 1st career start shines bright despite loss to Penn State
(12/13/20 2:50am)
It didn't start how he expected.
Michigan State offensive players show potential in loss to Penn State
(12/12/20 11:06pm)
Michigan State has had a history of producing some solid wide receivers and running backs. You can look back to the early 2000’s with NFL talents like Andre Rison and Plaxico Burress and to recent history with players like Bennie Fowler and Tony Lippett who have carved out roles for themselves on NFL rosters. Then running backs like Le’Veon Bell have been able to thrive as stars in the pros.
FINAL: Spartans snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, Penn State 39, MSU 24
(12/12/20 8:41pm)
Michigan State looked like it had this one.
Halftime thoughts: MSU 21, Penn State 10, Payton Thorne shines in 1st start
(12/12/20 6:43pm)
Payton Thorne's first career start was off to a shaky beginning.
Column: Four burning questions as Michigan State football wraps up the regular season
(12/12/20 4:02pm)
Despite the season coming to an end, there’s a lot of questions that linger about this football team and program. As Michigan State gets set to travel to Penn State for its final home game, here’s my shot at trying to answer some of the biggest question marks that surround the program.
Walk-on Tyler Hunt's small town roots and raw athleticism fuel path to success
(12/12/20 2:00pm)
It wasn't Monday Night Football on ESPN.
Preview: The battle for the Land Grant Trophy, Gruff Sparty returns
(12/11/20 8:26pm)
Gruff Sparty.
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(12/11/20 3:24pm)
After consistent support from the Spartan fan base on social media and other public platforms called for the return of "Gruff Sparty" — the retro Spartan logo — MSU football answered with a special uniform and helmet decal for the program's Dec. 12, 2020, matchup with Penn State.
Michigan State cornerback Julian Barnett enters transfer portal
(12/11/20 4:53am)
A Michigan State spokesperson confirmed late Thursday night that sophomore defensive back Julian Barnett from Detroit has entered the transfer portal.