Jeremy Fears scored a career-high 23 points in MSU's domination of Indiana, proving he can be the next great Spartan point guard.
Michigan State men's basketball dominated Indiana 81-60 in a game that saw the Spartans play physical, play tough, play cool and collected in the face of a Hoosier team that could not keep up.
No. 4 MSU hockey's Porter Martone was recognized by the Big Ten, earning Second Star of the Week for his weekend performance. Martone posted the best scoring in the conference with five points (3-2--5). He leads the team in goals with 14, ranking second in scoring (14-11--25). This is Martone’s second Big Ten honor of the season, as he was named Third Star on Nov. 18, 2025, following MSU’s sweep of Notre Dame.
Michigan State Field Hockey head coach Helen Knull has resigned after 15 seasons in charge. She departs the program with more than 100 wins and a commendable academic standard for her athletes.
No. 2 MSU hockey resumed conference play on the road against Ohio State. On Friday night, the Spartans earned a 6-2 victory following a quick 4-0 lead in the first period. However, MSU lacked the same grit and execution the following night, falling 2-1 in a performance beneath the team’s standard.
MSU battled, battled, and battled more until a pair of Spartan veterans took it into their own hands and provided a spark in MSU's 76-66 win against Northwestern.
The Spartans were out of sorts against Northwestern but recovered in time, a skill that has eluded them in its two losses.
No. 2 Michigan State hockey will resume conference play against Ohio State, on the road. The series is set for Jan. 9, 6:30 p.m. EST and Jan. 10, 5 p.m. EST on Big Ten Plus. MSU enters the series 14-4-0 overall with a 5-3-0 record in the Big Ten. The Spartans are 9-0 on the road (away and neutral sites), coming off a three-game win streak. Forwards Ryker Lee, Porter Martone, Eric Nilson and Shane Vansaghi are expected to return to the lineup after competing in World Juniors, an international ice hockey competition.
No. 3 MSU hockey hosted the United States National Team Development Program Under-18s in an exhibition matchup and skated to a 4-2 victory.
From international competition to tournament titles, there’s been plenty to keep a Spartan hockey fan busy. No. 3 Michigan State hockey earned its second-straight Great Lakes Invitational title, and will return to Munn Ice Arena for an exhibition game, hosting the United States National Team Development Program (USNTDP) on Sunday, Jan. 4, at 4 p.m. EST. Additionally, four MSU forwards have been competing in the IIHF World Junior Championships, representing their respective countries.
Michigan State has its answer at offensive coordinator. The Spartans are hiring Alabama co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Nick Sheridan, a move that signals a fresh start for an offense that has struggled since its 11-2 season in 2021. With Big Ten experience, deep ties to the state of Michigan and a track record of quarterback development, Sheridan arrives in East Lansing as one of the most significant hires of Pat Fitzgerald’s early tenure.
Four members of the No. 3 Michigan State hockey team are competing in the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in Minnesota, joined by future Spartan defenseman Chase Reid. Freshmen Ryker Lee, Porter Martone and Eric Nilson, along with sophomore Shane Vansaghi, earned spots on final World Juniors rosters, while Reid was named to Team USA. The tournament runs from Dec. 26 through Jan. 5 in St. Paul and Minneapolis, with all games broadcast on NHL Network.
In Saturday's 79-70 victory over Oakland, Michigan State men's basketball was caught in a physical game where the Grizzlies front court and back court played. It was a game that put MSU’s grit and grind to the test.
While Michigan State mens basketball dominated Toledo 92-69 on Tuesday, problems such as missed layups and turnovers still limited the team from being at its best.
MSU showed its offensive potential in a dominating first half, but slowed in the second before beating Toledo 92-69.
With the departure of Jonathan Smith and the hiring of new Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald, junior quarterback Aidan Chiles has announced his intention to enter the transfer portal.
Max Bullough, a former Michigan State All-American and the eldest member of one of the program’s most storied football families, is expected to return to East Lansing — this time as a coach. After climbing the coaching ranks at Cincinnati, Alabama and Notre Dame, Bullough has been hired as MSU’s linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator on Pat Fitzgerald’s inaugural staff. His return adds both pedigree and familiarity to a rebuilding Spartan program, reconnecting MSU with a name that has shaped its identity for generations.
MSU women's soccer closed out its season ranked at No.7, the highest in program history, in a season filled with firsts and almosts.
Michigan State outside hitter Karolina Staniszewska earned her first career All-Big Ten selection after a dominant junior season. She led the Spartans in kills and fueled their most successful season since 2017.
Spartan's women's tennis grabbed national attention with three players ranked in the ITA Division I rankings following the NCAA Individual Championships. The honors spotlight Amara Brahmbhatt in singles and the Blackford–Morais pairing in doubles.