SPORTS
Field hockey seniors anchor No. 8 squad
For the No. 8 MSU field hockey team’s three seniors, this season is all about pushing a step further.
SPORTS
Spartans post nonconference shutout
The No. 8 MSU field hockey team avoided a home letdown Sunday, playing just well enough to defeat Central Michigan, 2-0, despite not having its strongest outing. The Spartans had several chances to put the Chippewas away early after scoring a goal less than four minutes into the game. But Central Michigan hung tough and didn’t relent even after the Spartans scored both goals by the early stages of the second half.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio: Winston out for season
MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio announced Sunday night that sophomore running back Glenn Winston will have surgery on his right ACL on Thursday and will miss the remainder of the season.
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans sweep 1st season series with 4-3 win
MSU freshman forward Chris Forfar found a perfect time to score his first career goal as a Spartan.
FOOTBALL
Spartans continue to roll, beat Illini 24-14
Champaign, Ill. — After a battle for the starting quarterback position finally appeared to have ended near the midpoint of the MSU football team’s season, one of those quarterbacks led the Spartans to their second straight victory Saturday and back to .500 with a 3-3 record.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers open season with impressive 6-1 win
MSU head coach Rick Comley’s 750th win might not be his favorite or his most memorable, but it sure allows him to breathe easy for the night.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Women's soccer seniors have chance to remain unbeaten vs. U-M
Tom Saxton knows he doesn’t have to say anything to get his MSU women’s soccer team excited for this weekend.
FOOTBALL
Grading the Spartans
After win last week, Spartans move to 2-2 and keep bowl hopes alive; SN reporters offer midseason grades
FOOTBALL
2 undefeated teams to be put to test this weekend
What’s in store for the Big Ten this weekend?
FOOTBALL
Offensive line gelling, helping offense prosper
Through five games, MSU has started five different offensive lines. Because of injuries, the unit hasn’t been stable, with only senior left tackle Rocco Cironi starting all five games in the same position.
SPORTS
Prognosticators 10/08/09
MSU vs. Illinois Noon, Big Ten Network JN In the timeless words of the infamous Fred Durst — “just keep on rollin’ baby.” Last week’s Michigan game took just about everything out of the Spartans, and the victory that came from it was well-deserved.
MEN'S SOCCER
After home losses, men's soccer team sees 1st Big Ten away game
The players on the MSU men’s soccer team have a hard time believing they are winless in the Big Ten.
FOOTBALL
Network sees high ratings from Sat.
The Big Ten Network had its highest viewership in its history last Saturday, according to Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.
FOOTBALL
Zook: Switching QBs was one of most difficult decisions
Struggling out of the gates to the tune of a 1-3 record, Illinois head coach Ron Zook has pulled the trigger and named Eddie McGee his starting quarterback in place of incumbent Juice Williams, who also has struggled this season.
VOLLEYBALL
Spartans facing tough test in upcoming Big Ten road trip
The No. 18 MSU volleyball team showed its maturity this past weekend, battling back from the previous week’s two losses to earn convincing victories.
ICE HOCKEY
Comley expects team to maintain intensity
The MSU hockey team is ecstatic about scoring five goals in Monday’s exhibition against Western Ontario.
MEN'S SOCCER
Spartans build momentum with victory
In every game the MSU men’s soccer team has played, the team that has scored the first goal has gone on to win.
FOOTBALL
MSU could reach .500 mark Saturday
MSU looks to get back to .500 this weekend when they travel to Champaign, Ill., to face the Fighting Illini on homecoming.
FOOTBALL
Who's your QB? Try both
The quarterback battle is over. At least it is to sophomore quarterback Keith Nichol.
ICE HOCKEY
Evaluating the Spartans early
With 11 freshmen who saw considerable ice time last year, one would think this year’s MSU hockey team would be experienced entering the season. But that’s not the case.