The documentary film “Through the Banks of the Red Cedar” will have its MSU premiere Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. at Wells Hall, chronicling the 1965-66 Spartans and their impact on college football.
After Saturday night’s win against Indiana, the 24th-ranked Spartans had a few unexpected plays unravel throughout the game, with three players scoring their first career touchdowns.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — When wide receiver Jalen Nailor scored his first career touchdown at Michigan State (2-1, 1-0 in Big Ten) Saturday night against Indiana (3-1, 0-1) at Memorial Stadium, and he said he couldn’t put the moment into words.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — After Michigan State football (2-1, 1-0 in Big Ten) beat Indiana (3-1, 0-1) in its Big Ten opener Saturday, it got rewarded, moving up to No. 21 in the latest AP Top 25 writers poll released Sunday afternoon.
Sophomore kicker Matt Coghlin's first career touchdown came in spectacular fashion Saturday night at Indiana, and helped the Spartans earn a much-needed victory.
Watch president of the Indiana Spartans alumni group, Rob Straka, talk about the Indy Spartans' tailgate before No. 24 Michigan State's (2-1, 1-0 in Big Ten) eventual 35-21 win over Indiana (3-1, 0-1).
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — When the 24th-ranked Spartans went up 28-7 with 4:49 left in the third quarter because of a fake field-goal run by kicker Matt Coghlin, Dantonio knew Indiana (3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten) wouldn’t back down.
Here are some storylines to follow, players to look for and more, before the Spartans kickoff against the Indiana Hoosiers Saturday night.
Out of the first three games No. 24 Michigan State (1-1) will have played this season, Saturday night’s game at Indiana (3-0) will be its second away from Spartan Stadium. Which means another college campus to visit.
For over 68 years, Michigan State and Indiana have made their Big Ten rivalry unique by competing for their annual trophy, the Old Brass Spittoon.
Backup quarterback Rocky Lombardi didn't take punting seriously until his senior year of high school. And now, the redshirt freshman will be the Spartans' starting punter for the foreseeable future.
The Spartans played a total of four evening games last season. After their matchup this Saturday against Indiana, they will have already played in three night games.
The No. 23 Spartans are coming off a bye-week to take on the Hoosiers in their third straight night game of the season on Saturday. The State News talked to Cameron Drummond, football columnist for the Indiana Daily Student to get a better understanding of the Hoosiers.
Despite not having played this weekend, Michigan State football (1-1) moved up in this week's AP Top 25 writers poll.
After initially giving junior offensive lineman Tyler Higby the nod at center, coach Mark Dantonio hinted during his weekly press conference Tuesday at someone else possibly filling that role moving forward.
The Skandalaris Football Center in the Duffy Daugherty Football Building is planning to undergo renovations next year, according to plans revealed by MSU's infrastructure, planning and facilities department. Hockey coach Danton Cole said there will also be construction on Munn Ice Arena starting in September 2019.
Coach Mark Dantonio said the football team had chances to pull away from No. 23 Arizona State Saturday night, when they led by 10 points going into the fourth quarter.
Coach Mark Dantonio announced Tuesday at his weekly press conference that senior punter Jake Hartbarger will be out six to eight weeks with a bone bruise.
Michigan State linebacker Tyriq Thompson was arraigned on Sept. 4 for a misdemeanor noise violation.
After a 16-13 loss to now-No. 23 Arizona State (2-0) Saturday night in Tempe, then-No. 15 Michigan State (1-1) dropped in the AP Top 25 writers poll Sunday afternoon to No. 25.