FOOTBALL
Lucky number seven
With MSU’s 35-31 victory Saturday over Penn State, the Spartans finished the regular season 7-5 and all but solidified a bowl game selection.
ICE HOCKEY
Icers endure growing pains in Miami series
Coming into this weekend’s series with Miami (Ohio), the MSU hockey team had won eight straight games — the longest such streak under coach Rick Comley.
FOOTBALL
Sounding off
U-M seniors running back Mike Hart, quarterback Chad Henne and offensive lineman Jake Long came back for their senior seasons to do two things: beat Ohio State for the first time and win a national championship.
BASKETBALL
Spartans ready for Kansas City trip, CBE matchup with Missouri
Through its first two games of the season, the MSU men’s basketball team has turned the ball over 33 times, including 20 times during Wednesday’s 83-65 win over Louisiana-Monroe.
SOCCER
MSU plays waiting game on NCAA Tournament fate
It’s been over a week since the MSU men’s soccer team wrapped up its regular season with a loss to Indiana in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament.
FOOTBALL
MSU victory gives team bowl bid
“Wow, that’s all I can tell you guys,” head coach Mark Dantonio said at his post-game press conference, still in his Gatorade-soaked sweatshirt. “Wow.”
ICE HOCKEY
Spartans lose 3-1 to Miami
Miami (Ohio) proved why it is the No. 1 team in the nation this weekend, completing a sweep of the No. 3 MSU hockey team with an impressive 3-1 win Friday night at Munn Ice Arena.
ICE HOCKEY
Miami breaks Spartans eight-game winning streak
The game between No. 3 MSU and No. 1 Miami (Ohio) was everything it was supposed to be and more.
SPORTS
Golf team inks top recruit
MSU women’s golf head coach Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll announced two newly signed recruits for the 2008-09 season.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball inks recruiting class
Four recruits will join the MSU volleyball team for the 2008 season.
FOOTBALL
Prognosticators
Check out what the State News prognosticators have to say about the upcoming Big Ten football showdowns.
FOOTBALL
Offensive line could dictate MSU successs
Here’s the breakdown on how MSU and Penn State match up.
FOOTBALL
Running duo combines off-field chemistry with on-field success
MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio stands on the sidelines during practice, a scowl emblazoned on his face. This look is nothing new to his players, as Dantonio dresses his face in this expression even when he’s pleased.
FOOTBALL
Heisman watch
In this week’s Heisman watch, preseason favorite Darren McFadden is sandwiched between two quarterbacks who can do it all and a couple of newcomers from the Big 12.
FOOTBALL
Forget 6, Spartans aim to win lucky No. 7
Six wins granted MSU bowl eligibility — along with 10 of the 11 teams in the Big Ten conference.
FOOTBALL
One last goodbye
In his fifth and final year wearing green and white, senior linebacker Kaleb Thornhill’s rollercoaster ride is almost over.
BASKETBALL
Spartans surge in second half, defeat Louisiana-Monroe 83-65
It took nearly 30 minutes for the MSU men’s basketball team to pull away from University of Louisiana at Monroe, but a late run and clutch free throw shooting helped the Spartans hang on to beat the Warhawks, 83-65, Wednesday night at Breslin Center.
BASKETBALL
Izzo inks 3 recruits to comprise the class of 2012
The MSU men’s basketball team is gearing up for its second highly touted recruiting class in a row for the 2008-09 season.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU to face No. 1 Miami in Thursday, Friday set
A new rivalry is slowly building for the MSU hockey team.
BASKETBALL
Spartans face first test at No. 4 LSU tonight
The stiffest challenge of a young season is upon the MSU women’s basketball team.