Michigan State football was once 3-0. Now its 3-3, and its losing momentum fast. With the most recent loss to UCLA, the Spartans displayed an inconsistent showing that has left fans questioning not only where MSU football where go from here, but if Jonathan Smith will still be head coach.
Michigan State women’s basketball enters the 2024–25 season ranked No. 23 in the preseason AP Top 25, marking the first time under head coach Robyn Fralick the program has opened the year nationally ranked. Despite graduating guard Julia Ayrault, the Spartans return key contributors Grace VanSlooten and Theryn Hallock while adding several experienced transfers and promising freshmen. MSU will open its season with an exhibition against Michigan Tech on Oct. 22 at the Breslin Center.
MSU has four players who hail from Canada on its roster: Noelle Henning, Renee Watson, Kayla Briggs and Sofia Beerworth. These players have each achieved impressive things aside from their time in green and white, including national team debuts and awards at the youth international level, and they play pivotal roles in MSU's success.
MSU will start its 2025 season ranked No. 22 in the AP preseason poll.
Michigan State dominated Indiana 3-0 at Breslin Center, showcasing relentless defense, precise setting, and clutch kills from Mumcular, Doezema, and Kulig. The Spartans’ tactical discipline and composure under pressure highlighted their readiness for Big Ten play.
No. 18 MSU women's soccer lost to No. 7 Iowa in a chaotic Big Ten match up that ended 3-5. Although the Spartan attack was on fire, the Hawkeyes capitalized on the lack of defensive solidity.
The Spartans took an early lead and battled back after the Hawkeyes tied the match, ultimately dominating the decisive fifth set to secure a 3-2 victory. This win showcased their resilience and strong teamwork, giving Michigan State a key boost in the standings.
Michigan State’s promising 3-0 start has unraveled after a 38-13 homecoming loss to UCLA dropped the Spartans to 3-3 and intensified pressure on head coach Jonathan Smith. Following two competitive defeats that showed signs of progress, MSU collapsed against the Bruins in front of a restless home crowd. Questionable play-calling, defensive breakdowns and offensive inconsistency fueled the blowout, leaving fans frustrated and Smith searching for answers as the team prepares for a critical matchup at No. 7 Indiana.
Michigan State struggled with execution on both sides of the ball, leading to a 38-13 loss to UCLA. Offensive inefficiency and defensive breakdowns allowed the Bruins to take control early and never look back.
Michigan State hockey rebounded against New Hampshire, splitting its opening series after recording a 2-0 shutout victory due to sharper puck control and execution. The night served as a stepping stone for the youthful team.
The Spartans battled it out in Ann Arbor to defeat Michigan 1-0, spurred on by a large MSU fan contingent. The result brings MSU to second in the Big Ten.
Michigan State hockey welcomed in the New Hampshire Wildcats for its first official game of the season, but fell short 4-3 after a last-second goal.
Kennedy Bell, whose father Myron played football at MSU then enjoyed a career in the NFL for eight years, was named to the inaugural MAC Hermann Trophy mid-season watchlist. Bell has played a large role in the MSU women's soccer team's current success.
In the sport of football, the offensive line holds some of the most important duties on the field: protecting the quarterback and opening gaps for the running backs. This season, Michigan State football and its offensive line has struggled in fulfilling these important duties. Now facing a statistically weak defense in UCLA, the Spartans try to fix their movement struggles.
Four-star wide receiver Tyren Wortham has decommitted from Michigan State, reopening his recruitment just days after the Spartans’ 38-27 loss to Nebraska. Wortham, the No. 40 receiver in the 2026 class and MSU’s top commit, had been verbally committed since June. His decision highlights growing recruiting concerns amid the team’s recent struggles, as other programs pursue top targets like linebacker Braylon Hodge. In today’s college football landscape, winning remains the key to retaining talent—something MSU hopes to get back to soon.
MSU women's soccer tied 1-1 with Ohio State, extending their undefeated streak in the Big Ten.
MSU women's soccer is back in the rankings at No. 16 with Noelle Henning winning Big Ten Freshman of the Week and Emerson Sargeant winning Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week.
Michigan State’s defense delivered its best pass-rushing performance of the season, sacking Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola five times to keep the game within reach. But offensive struggles, including Aidan Chiles’ 9-for-23 passing line, proved too much to overcome as the Spartans fell 38-27 on the road.
In a back and forth game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Nebraska Cornhuskers, special team blunders and offensive struggles helped Nebraska push past the Spartans 38-27.
A tradition famous to Michigan State, the 2025 Izzone Campout on Friday night marked the start of a new season of Basketball at MSU.