VOLLEYBALL
Jamye Cox won't stop working
Volleyball libero Jamye Cox is only a sophomore, but the Oregon, Ohio-native has already established herself as a leader in coach Cathy George's program.
FOOTBALL
MSU hopes to retain Old Brass Spittoon trophy against Hoosiers
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.
FOOTBALL
Rocky Lombardi's journey to becoming MSU's starting punter
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.
FOOTBALL
Football Notes: Michigan State not fazed by late-start games
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.
FOOTBALL
Know Thy Enemy: Confident Hoosiers looking to pull off upset
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.
SPORTS
Allyson Geer Park shares victory at Mary Fossum Invitational
The Michigan State women's golf team took second in their home tournament, the Mary Fossum Invitational at Forest Akers West in East Lansing, finishing with a 5-under-par score.
FOOTBALL
Michigan State moves up in AP, coaches poll
Despite not having played this weekend, Michigan State football (1-1) moved up in this week's AP Top 25 writers poll.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU volleyball sweeps Albany to kick off Spartan Invitational
Michigan State volleyball (11-1) swept Albany (4-6) in its first match of the Spartan Invitational Friday night at Jenison Fieldhouse.
VOLLEYBALL
Michigan State volleyball to host weekend Spartan Invitational
Michigan State volleyball will play in its first home matches this season this weekend, as they host the Auto-Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational at Jenison Field House.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Michigan State Midnight Madness date announced
The men's and women's basketball teams announced Thursday that Michigan State Madness will take place on Friday, Oct. 5.
FOOTBALL
Position battle at center continues between Higby, Allen
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.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Pistons, Cavs to play at Breslin Center
The Detroit Pistons will head to Michigan State to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in an exhibition game on Oct. 12. This will be the Cavs' first-ever visit to the Breslin Center.
FOOTBALL
Michigan State planning upgrades to Munn Ice Arena, football building
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.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Column: Michigan State women's soccer showing signs of growth
After having its best start to a season in five years, the women's soccer team finally dropped a game to Colorado on Sunday. Despite the defeat, the Spartans are showing tremendous growth from last season.
MEN'S SOCCER
Farai Mutatu draws strength from siblings, faith during separation from family
Most college freshmen are getting their first taste of what it’s like being away from their parents. Michigan State men's soccer forward Farai Mutatu is more than familiar with the feeling.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio after ASU loss: 'All of our goals are in front of us'
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.
FOOTBALL
Punter Jake Hartbarger out 6-8 weeks
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.
MEN'S SOCCER
Michigan State men's soccer gets by Oakland, 4-2
Michigan State men’s soccer (5-0-1) continued its strong start to the season, defeating Oakland University (3-2-1) by a score of 4-2 Monday night at DeMartin Stadium.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Colorado hands Michigan State women's soccer first loss
MSU women's soccer's (5-1-1) unblemished campaign took a hit at the hands of Colorado on Sunday afternoon at DeMartin Stadium, losing to Colorado (6-0-1), 3-0.
SPORTS
Spartan Roundup: Volleyball sweeps Connecticut invitational
Here is the Spartan roundup of what happened in Michigan State sports last week.