For the past couple of years, MSU defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi has molded one of the best football defenses in the nation. However, with linebackers Max Bullough and Denicos Allen departing at the end of the 2013-14 season, the defense will see new faces in the backfield in the following season.
With an offense that struggled to get it done in close games last season, MSU head coach Mark Dantonio is looking for ways to seal the deal in similar situations in the 2013-14 season.
Before the renovations, the pediatrics room at Lansing’s Sparrow Hospital was bleak — white walls and cabinets, no decorations and not much room for families to wait with their children.
The Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences announced they have reached a six-year agreement with the Holiday Bowl and Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl.
On Friday, the MSU Board of Trustees approved a $24.5 million renovation to Spartan Stadium’s north side and upgrades to Munn Ice Arena.
Head football coach Mark Dantonio addressed the media at a roundtable on Wednesday, and addressed a variety of topics — including the new Spartan Stadium facilities tentatively planned to be completed by 2015.
Four members of the MSU defense were recognized by the College Football Performance Awards committee Monday. Seniors Denicos Allen and Max Bullough were nominated for Linebacker of the Year and Isaiah Lewis and Darqueze Dennard were nominated for Defensive Back of the Year honors by the CFPA. Expectations are high for the defense in 2013 with these four returning seniors.
After they leave college, many former standout football players pursue a life of money, fame and accolades.
According to the latest NCAA Academic Progress Rates, Big Ten ratings are in good standing across the board.
Lifelong Spartan fan Allen Klein has participated in the annual Spartan Fantasy Football Camp since its creation in 2006.
After a five-year hiatus, the trophy that signified the rivalry between Michigan State and Penn State football will return.
In response to the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornadoes, the New World Flood Organization, which promotes community service and giving among students, will be gathering supplies and delivering them next week to those affected.
The Spartan offensive line has potentially lost a key player. Reports from 247sports.com indicate that junior right tackle Skyler Burkland will forego his 2013-14 season due to injuries.
Outside linebacker Chris Frey of Upper Arlington, Ohio, committed to MSU yesterday afternoon. Frey, along with Deon Drake and Byron Bullough, make up the 2013-2014 linebacker class for the Spartans.
At 6-foot-3 and 240 pounds, former MSU football linebacker Percy Snow had an illustrious career as a Spartan. On Tuesday, his accomplishments became recognized.
The reality of today’s era is that you have to strike when the iron is hottest, and for the trio of ex-Spartans that time had come.
The Big Ten has approved new division realignment and a nine-game schedule for the upcoming 2014 and 2016 seasons, according to a Big Ten press release.
The State News asked Gholston about his preparation for the draft, where he wants to play and the role of his former Spartan coaches and teammates.
An hour before the MSU football team took the field for the annual Green and White football game Saturday afternoon, Riley and Max Bullough got together to draw up an offensive play.
Andrew Maxwell is the leader in the clubhouse — at least for now.