BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — When the 24th-ranked Spartans went up 28-7 with 4:49 left in the third quarter because of a fake field-goal run by kicker Matt Coghlin, Dantonio knew Indiana (3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten) wouldn’t back down.
Point guard Rocket Watts, ranked No. 27 in ESPN's Top 100, committed to Michigan State Saturday night.
The fifth-ranked Michigan State men’s soccer (7-0-2, 1-0 in Big Ten) team started off Big Ten play on a high note in what ended up being a gusty Friday evening at a packed DeMartin Soccer Stadium. The Spartans were able to fend off a late push by Rutgers.
Here are some storylines to follow, players to look for and more, before the Spartans kickoff against the Indiana Hoosiers Saturday night.
Women's soccer was unable to penetrate Minnesota's defense, as the Spartans' match against the Golden Golphers resulted in a tie, 0-0, after two extra periods.
Youth has not proven to be an issue for the Spartans this season thus far. But now, Big Ten competition awaits, starting with a matchup with Iowa (8-3) on Friday. But if you asked the Spartans what their confidence level is heading into conference play, they would tell you it's through the roof.
Out of the first three games No. 24 Michigan State (1-1) will have played this season, Saturday night’s game at Indiana (3-0) will be its second away from Spartan Stadium. Which means another college campus to visit.
The Spartans finished off non-conference play in grand fashion, topping No. 8 Notre Dame, 1-0, Monday evening in South Bend. MSU has fared well in non-conference play thus far, as they have remained undefeated through eight games. They now look to carry that success over to Big Ten competition, starting with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Friday at DeMartin Stadium.
Volleyball libero Jamye Cox is only a sophomore, but the Oregon, Ohio-native has already established herself as a leader in coach Cathy George's program.
For over 68 years, Michigan State and Indiana have made their Big Ten rivalry unique by competing for their annual trophy, the Old Brass Spittoon.
Liker her father, Mike, did more than 30 years ago, senior cross country runner Kayla Kavulich is flourishing on the track at Michigan State.
Backup quarterback Rocky Lombardi didn't take punting seriously until his senior year of high school. And now, the redshirt freshman will be the Spartans' starting punter for the foreseeable future.
The Spartans played a total of four evening games last season. After their matchup this Saturday against Indiana, they will have already played in three night games.
The No. 23 Spartans are coming off a bye-week to take on the Hoosiers in their third straight night game of the season on Saturday. The State News talked to Cameron Drummond, football columnist for the Indiana Daily Student to get a better understanding of the Hoosiers.
Former Michigan State running back Le'Veon Bell has yet to play a game for the Pittsburg Steelers amidst an on-going contract dispute with the team.
A loss at Indiana to start off Big Ten play could be the beginning of a much different season than originally anticipated for MSU.
The Michigan State women's golf team took second in their home tournament, the Mary Fossum Invitational at Forest Akers West in East Lansing, finishing with a 5-under-par score.
Despite not having played this weekend, Michigan State football (1-1) moved up in this week's AP Top 25 writers poll.
Michigan State volleyball (11-1) swept Albany (4-6) in its first match of the Spartan Invitational Friday night at Jenison Fieldhouse.
Michigan State volleyball will play in its first home matches this season this weekend, as they host the Auto-Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational at Jenison Field House.