Gretchen Whitmer took the oath of office Tuesday morning to become the 49th governor of the state of Michigan, marking history as the state’s second-ever female governor.
At 10:30 a.m. on New Year's Day, the Michigan inauguration ceremony welcomed Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Attorney General Dana Nessel, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Michigan State Trustees and Michigan Supreme Court Justices to their positions.
Coach Mark Dantonio announced defensive end Kenny Willekes broke his left fibula with 5:05 left in the third quarter, after being blocked down by Oregon left tackle Penei Sewell.
It was a typical game for the 2018 Michigan State football team.Low scoring, a good performance from the Spartans’ defense and poor performance from their offense.
A tournament championship may not have been at stake but a matchup between two in-state rivals quickly heated up on Saturday.
Watch Michigan State football fans talk about their experiences prior to the Redbox Bowl, including the Redbox Bowl pep rally at Justin Herman Plaza on Dec. 30, 2018, and this year's Spartans.
When Michigan State fan and 1991 alumnus Howie Borin watches the Spartans, he gets to see two of his favorite things in the world.
The freshman’s key game-tying third-period goal and a well-executed defensive effort helped overcome three straight goals from the Lakers, but MSU fell short at Little Caesars Arena, 4-3.
The Big Ten opener, as well a top 25 match-up, was another big game for the Spartans in their Sunday afternoon matchup. The No. 21 Michigan State Spartans upset the #16 Iowa Hawkeyes, 84-70.
Even with a below-average shooting game, the Spartans (11-2) routed Northern Illinois (7-6) at the Breslin Center, 88-60.
MSU coach Mark Dantonio announced during his news conference Friday that redshirt junior Brian Lewerke will start against Oregon at noon PST on New Year's Eve.
Documents obtained by reporter Alexandra Ilitch show other individuals — not just former MSU dean William Strampel — were made aware of new guidelines put into place following the 2014 Amanda Thomashow Title IX investigation into ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar's medical practices.
“People are going to turn on the TV to watch Michigan State play Oregon because of the past two games — very close games,” Dantonio said
As the bowl season continues, Michigan State (7-5, 5-4 in Big Ten) is part of the fun, facing off against Oregon (8-4, 5-4 in Pac-12) in the Redbox Bowl
Brian Lewerke didn’t make it clear whether or not he’ll play against Oregon in the Redbox Bowl after practice Thursday, but his shoulder injury feels better.
Michigan State (10-2, 2-0 B1G) did not reach the same dazzling heights as they did against Green Bay on Sunday, but maintained a comfortable victory margin Friday night inside Breslin Center over instate rival Oakland (4-9, 0-0 Horizon), 99-69.
Governor Rick Snyder appointed Nancy Schlichting — the former CEO of the Henry Ford Health System — to the MSU Board of Trustees. She will replace former Trustee George Perles, who recently resigned due to health issues.
In an update on the Michigan Attorney General’s investigation into MSU’s handling of reports against ex-MSU doctor Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse, Special Prosecutor William Forsyth said MSU redacted or withheld documents, made false public statements and was overall primarily concerned about its image and reputation.
During the early national signing day Wednesday, Michigan State football signed 20 players that’s 28th-nationally ranked and seventh in the Big Ten, according to 247Sports.
In Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio’s 12 years in East Lansing, he believes this might be his best offensive line class yet.