Big Ten announces new football schedule: how does affect MSU?
The Big Ten announced changes to their schedule for the 2024 season, revealing changes in the Spartan football schedule.
MSU football lands transfer cornerback Terry Roberts
Michigan State football reached back into the transfer portal for more secondary help and has landed former Iowa and Miami defensive back Terry Roberts, the fifth-year corner announced via social media Thursday afternoon.
MSU Football Fall Position Breakdown: Quarterbacks
Each week heading into the fall football season for MSU, The State News will be taking a look into each position group on Mel Tucker’s roster as the Spartans prepare for their fourth season under the Tucker regime. In this edition, Nick Lundberg dives into who is likely to replace former starting quarterback Payton Thorne.
Transfer receiver Alante Brown commits to Michigan State football
Michigan State football bolstered their receiving corps Friday afternoon with the addition of Nebraska transfer Alante Brown, who announced his commitment via social media. Brown played in the majority of games in his three years with the Cornhuskers, setting career highs last season with 16 passes caught for 191 yards. He also made a name for himself as a kick-returner, bringing back 10 kicks for 196 yards during the 2020 COVID season.
MSU football announces Ford Field as final game location, decision receives backlash
MSU football announced that the final regular season game will be at Ford Field on Black Friday. The decision was met with criticism and praise from fans.
'Completely fabricated’ Duffy Daugherty film embroiled in controversy, legal battles
An upcoming film chronicling MSU's trailblazing integrated 1965 football team is reportedly rife with fabrication and racist tropes. The source material? A book published by the university's academic press.
MSU football adds transfer Jalen Sami, complementing post-spring secondary addition
After losing Payton Thorne and potentially Keon Coleman to the transfer portal, Michigan State football received some positive transfer news Wednesday afternoon in the form of Colorado transfer Jalen Sami. Prior to losing Thorne and Coleman to the portal, MSU was also able to land defensive back transfer Armorion Smith.
Payton Thorne, Keon Coleman and Charles Brantley enter the transfer portal
After holding the starting position for two years, redshirt senior quarterback Payton Thorne has entered the transfer portal as a graduate student, along with junior wide receiver Keon Coleman and junior defensive back Charles Brantley, a team spokesperson confirmed with The State News.
Payton Thorne, Noah Kim headline quarterback competition during final spring practice
Head coach Mel Tucker reaffirmed after the practice was over that the quarterback battle will not be resolved anytime soon, and will continue to play out over the summer and fall camp.
LB Itayvion Brown dismissed from team following gun charges
Itayvion Brown has been dismissed from the football team following two gun charges. Brown was one of seven players charged with assault for the tunnel incident against the University of Michigan in October.
Hidden heroes: Meet the crew behind MSU's athletic fields
A fresh coat of paint and a layer of mowing are obvious steps taken during the season, but what about during the spring and summer?
Noah Kim makes his case in ongoing MSU starting quarterback battle
Noah Kim is in the thick of Michigan State's three-way starting quarterback competition with incumbent Payton Thorne and redshirt freshman Katin Houser.
MSU football finding versatility up front midway through spring ball
Spring ball has allowed players like Nick Samac and Maliq Carr to polish their overall game and help them turn into more versatile players. Coaches believe this will only help their players down the line.
Former MSU football star Antjuan Simmons returns to program looking to be a 'Swiss Army knife'
After a succesful playing career at MSU, former linebacker Antjuan Simmons is back with the program as a graduate assistant, helping out in all phases of the game.
Young defensive backs look to make impact for MSU football as veterans move on
After losing key veterans to the NFL Draft all eyes are on the younger members of Michigan State football’s secondary like sophomores Jaden Mangham and Dillon Tatum to step up and make plays. New cornerbacks coach Jim Salgado also discussed what he has seen so far from his players in his short time in East Lansing.
'We are a completely different team': MSU football using spring practice to grow from last season
The team has been working hard to erase the memory of the 2022 season and raise expectations to where they were a year ago.
Michigan State football standouts Bryce Baringer, Jayden Reed take on NFL Draft process
Michigan State football standouts Bryce Baringer and Jayden Reed have been working out all off-season in hopes of being selected in April's NFL Draft.
MSU football hires former Buffalo Bills coach Jim Salgado to oversee cornerbacks
After another underwhelming season of secondary play, Michigan State and head football coach Mel Tucker announced Thursday evening that Jim Salgado, a former safeties coach for the Buffalo Bills, has been hired as the cornerbacks coach.
Ben VanSumeren's 'freak' athleticism steals show at Michigan State Pro Day
Ben VanSumeren wasn't a highly-touted NFL Draft prospect, but that may have changed after a magnificent display of athleticism at MSU's Pro Day.