Friday, January 9, 2026

Take a peek behind the curtain and test drive the NEW StateNews.com today!

Sports | Football

FOOTBALL

Former MSU offensive lineman Flozell Adams donates $1.5 million to Spartan Stadium renovation project

Former Spartan and NFL offensive lineman Flozell Adams is donating a $1.5 million leadership gift to the north end zone stadium project.The announcement came from a panel consisting of MSU Athletic Director Mark Hollis, MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon, football head coach Mark Dantonio and Adams two hours before Saturday’s annual Green and White Spring Game.

FOOTBALL

Standouts in spring scrimmage making waves for MSU football

Certain players are starting to separate themselves from the pack as MSU's spring practice sessions roll along, specifically on the offensive side of the ball.The offense was victorious last Friday in MSU football's first scrimmage of the spring, beating the defense 27-25 on a late touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback

FOOTBALL

MSU offense moves steadily from last fall through spring practice

The MSU football team enjoyed some sunshine on Tuesday as they moved outside for the sixth practice of the spring.

FOOTBALL

McDowell announcement brings relief for Spartan football

Malik McDowell is finally a Spartan.Nearly two months after National Signing Day, McDowell tweeted early Wednesday morning that he had sent his signed letter of intent to MSU on Tuesday night.The announcement brought with it fanfare and a Wednesday afternoon press conference with head coach Mark Dantonio.According to rivals.com, the 6-foot-6, 292 pound recruit is Dantonio’s only five-star player in the class, and brings the 2014 recruiting class to 22 players.This concludes the saga of McDowell, who announced his commitment to the Spartans on National Signing Day, but didn’t officially sign because disagreement with his parents, specifically his mother.