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FOOTBALL

Kirk Gibson and friends raise $1.2 million for Parkinson's research

Before the highly anticipated MSU vs. Notre Dame game and before Spartan, Tiger and Dodger legend, Kirk Gibson, took his place among the "Ring of Honor" at Spartan Stadium, "Gibby and Friends vs. Parky" announced on Saturday afternoon they raised $1.2 million to fund research through MSU's College of Human Medicine into Parkinson’s disease. However, Gibson wanted to make sure he isn’t the only person that’s recognized.

FOOTBALL

LJ Scott's fumbling issues pop up again against Notre Dame

Quarterback Brian Lewerke led a commanding drive to the 1-yard line on MSU’s first offensive possession of the season against Bowling Green. Junior running back LJ Scott would then fumble at the goal line, with the Falcons recovering the loose ball and preventing MSU from scoring on its first red zone appearance in 2017. 

VOLLEYBALL

Maddie Haggerty preps for match against sister tonight vs Wisconsin

As MSU women’s volleyball gets ready to kick off their first Big Ten match this season on Friday, a pair of sisters get ready to watch their schools face off for the first time.   Redshirt junior outside hitter Maddie Haggerty and her sister sophomore outside hitter Molly Haggerty who plays Wisconsin will watch their schools compete against each for the first time in their collegiate careers.

FOOTBALL

MSU ready for 'statement game' against Notre Dame

Fresh off the bye week, the Spartans are 2-0 and will face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Saturday night with the Megaphone Trophy up for grabs. While MSU had its off week, the Irish defeated Boston College last Saturday 49-20 to improve to 2-1 on the season. 

FOOTBALL

For the Bulloughs and the Allens, Notre Dame rivalry is a family affair

To Byron Bullough and Brian Allen, MSU’s rivalry with Notre Dame is more than just a game. For them, it’s an opportunity to reflect upon their childhood and their roots. MSU will take on the Fighting Irish this Saturday under the lights on the national stage for the first time this season. It will be the last time these two foes will face each other in the regular season until 2026.

MEN'S SOCCER

No. 6 MSU beats No. 18 U-M on last second overtime goal

With 45 seconds left in overtime, No. 6 ranked MSU and No. 18 ranked Michigan were tied. Connor Corrigan had the ball and sent it across the field for defender, Jimmy Fiscus, who headed the ball into the box. From there DeJuan Jones slid into the box and was able to connect with the ball and bury it into the right side of the net giving the Spartans the win, the Big Bear Trophy and a still untarnished record on the season