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MSU and Boston College to honor 9/11 hero in football matchup Sept. 21

Jason Benedek

September 11, 2024

The meeting between the two up-and-coming programs will be the "Red Bandana" game at Alumni Stadium and the annual tradition honoring fallen 9/11 hero Welles Crowther. Boston College players will wear special red bandana-themed uniforms with the words “For Welles" written across the back. Before the game, there will be a moment of silence held for Crowther and all victims of the 9/11 attacks.

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Rich Homie Quan, dead at 34, leaves footprint at MSU

Alana Lundgaard

September 10, 2024

Rapper Rich Homie Quan was found dead Thursday at age 34. Members of the MSU football 2014 Rose Bowl team speak on his legacy and the foundation of a winning tradition.

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Nick Marsh earns Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors

Kaspar Haehnle

September 9, 2024

The 17-year-old wideout was awarded Big Ten Freshman of the Week Monday after finishing with eight receptions for 194 yards and one touchdown in just his second collegiate game. 

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MSU football proves itself in first major test of Jonathan Smith era

Alana Lundgaard

September 8, 2024

Just two games in, Smith and company can hang their hat on a gritty, resilient road win in the Big Ten. 

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Chiles, Marsh spark connection against Maryland

Kaspar Haehnle

September 7, 2024

The Michigan State football team took down the Maryland Terrapins in their first Big Ten game of the year on the shoulders of sophomore quarterback Aidan Chiles and freshman wide receiver Nick Marsh.

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Preview: MSU football faces early season Big Ten test against Maryland

Kaspar Haehnle

September 5, 2024

Michigan State football travels to Maryland on Saturday to take on the Terrapins in its first Big Ten test of the season.

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MSU football navigates road pressure, injuries ahead of Maryland

Alana Lundgaard

September 4, 2024

Michigan State’s football team has a lot of work to do to compete with Maryland Saturday, and the outcome of the game will showcase this team’s current level of skill and execution. 

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MSU football opener: On Aidan Chiles' night, Spartan defense saves the day

Kaspar Haehnle

August 31, 2024

Michigan State football survives its first game of the year 16-10 against the Florida Atlantic Owls in a defensive slugfest.

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MSU football begins new era with 16-10 escape of Florida Atlantic

Kaspar Haehnle

August 31, 2024

On a night where MSU fans hoped to see their Spartans flourish under a new coaching staff and culture, it was turnovers and personal fouls that were the headliner.

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Comeback season for MSU football begins Friday night versus Florida Atlantic

Alana Lundgaard

August 29, 2024

Week Zero of college football in 2024 will feature the Spartans against Florida Atlantic at Spartan Stadium.

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Leadership gears up for MSU football captains ahead of season opener

Madilynn Warden

August 22, 2024

 With the Spartans preparing to take the field, team captains were announced within the past week: sophomore quarterback Aidan Chiles, redshirt junior running back Nate Carter, sixth year offensive lineman Tanner Miller, redshirt senior linebacker Jordan Turner and sixth year defensive lineman Maverick Hansen.

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MSU football coaches to solidify depth chart after scrimmage Saturday

Alana Lundgaard

August 15, 2024

Michigan State University’s football team is fine-tuning its game plan and the players are sharpening their skills as they lace up for the last scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday, which will carve out roles for the season ahead.

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MSU football fall camp: Head coach Jonathan Smith working to develop team chemistry

Alana Lundgaard

August 8, 2024

Head coach Jonathan Smith has the players participate in meetings weekly to get to know each other, MSU sixth-year kicker Jonathan Kim said after practice Thursday. 

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MSU football begins fall camp, eyes 'fresh start' in 2024

PJ Pfeiffer

July 31, 2024

Smith said this upcoming season will be a fresh start for him and the team and that everyone involved will have to work hard to be successful.

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MSU football fans eager for renewed rivalry with Notre Dame

Demonte Thomas

June 28, 2024

Michigan State University Athletics Department announced Thursday morning the renewal of the MSU-Notre Dame Football rivalry with a home-and-home series in 2026 and 2027. The two schools last met in a home-and-home series in 2016 and 2017, with both schools winning on the road.

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The Hallock legacy: Theryn Hallock continues family tradition at MSU

Alana Lundgaard

June 11, 2024

Theryn Hallock's competitive fire comes from her family. Having a father and two older brothers as Spartan football alumni only adds to her drive for success.

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Hometown journey: Jace Clarizio's path from East Lansing High School to MSU

Alana Lundgaard

May 28, 2024

The 2025 three-star running back from East Lansing High School grew up with MSU in his backyard. On May 14, Clarizio fulfilled his goal of playing for the team he has supported since childhood, committing to the Spartans' revamped football program under head coach Jonathan Smith.

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MSU football center Nick Samac drafted in seventh round of 2024 NFL Draft, No. 228 overall to Baltimore

Thomas Cobb

April 27, 2024

It took all seven rounds, but a Michigan State football player's name was called at the 2024 NFL Draft. Nick Samac – a five-year center for MSU – was selected at No. 228 overall by the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday.

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Motown Magnified: 2024 NFL Draft shines a welcomed spotlight on Detroit

Thomas Cobb

April 24, 2024

Motown has reclaimed its position in the national eye. And, with the 2024 NFL Draft set to begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday at One Campus Martius in downtown Detroit, the city is on the clock once again. 

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MSU football Spring Showcase displayed huge potential for upcoming season

Luke Joseph

April 21, 2024

On April 20, students and fans packed Spartan Stadium to witness the 2024 MSU football Spring Showcase, marking head coach Jonathan Smith's first at Michigan State. Aside from the veterans, the newly transferred and incoming freshmen played – such as quarterback Aidan Chiles, tight end Jack Velling and Nick Marsh, a top-10 wide receiver in the nation.