FOOTBALL
MSU football student section: where the wild things are
On football Saturday's across America millions of fans will gather in stadiums to take part in being a fan.
SPORTS
MSU Breakdance Club offers unique and inclusive club experience
The MSU Breakdance Club is full of ambitious hip-hop loving students looking to make friends and have fun while doing what they love. The club has been growing for the last two years and this year is no exception, said club president and mechanical engineering senior Michael Doa. “In years’ past we would have about ten to twenty kids but it was just last year that we doubled and now we have an incredibly large group compared to past years and hopefully this year will be even better,” Doa said.
FOOTBALL
Check out these tailgate photos from MSU vs. CMU
The No. 2 MSU football team defeated CMU, 30-10 on Saturday to improve to 4-0 on the season. Check out these tailgate photos from the game.
FOOTBALL
No. 2 Michigan State grinds out 30-10 victory against CMU
The Spartans’ 30-10 victory over Central Michigan left much to be desired and raised health questions, but there were good take-aways as well. The good The Spartans’ special teams unit allowed 209 kickoff return yards and a touchdown against Western Michigan and 98 punt return yards with a touchdown against Oregon.
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FINAL: MSU football defeats CMU, 30-10, improves to 4-0
Welcome to the live coverage feed for the matchup between No. 2- ranked MSU (3-0 overall) and Central Michigan (1-2 overall). Live Blog MSU v.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU volleyball defeats Indiana in Big Ten opener
MSU Volleyball began the Big Ten season with a win over Indiana Friday night. The Spartans swept the Hoosiers in the three straight sets to improve to 9-3 on the season and 1-0 in conference play.
SOCCER
MSU Women's Soccer shuts out Michigan
The Spartans clashed with the Wolverines this past Friday at DeMartin Stadium, winning the game by a score of 3-0. The clean sheet gave the Spartans their first victory against their in-state rival since 2011.
SPORTS
MSU football predictions for this weekend's matchup against CMU
No. 2-ranked MSU takes on Central Michigan on Saturday, here are The State News' football beat writers predictions. Matthew Argillander: MSU wins 41-28 Ryan Kryska: MSU wins 38-20 The game is set to air on the Big Ten Network at 12:00 p.m. EST, this is the last non-conference game of the regular season for the Spartans.
FOOTBALL
No. 2 MSU football team pushes through early season injuries
When No. 2-ranked MSU takes on Central Michigan on Saturday the Spartans will be a different team from the one they planned on entering the season with. Senior linebacker Ed Davis was lost for the year before the season even started with a knee injury. Recently redshirt freshman cornerback Vayante Copeland was lost for the year with a neck injury.
FOOTBALL
MSU kicker Michael Geiger confident he can turn things around
“You’re only as good as your last kick, or your next kick,” MSU junior kicker Michael Geiger said after an evening of practice on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Zach Bennett becomes the winningest MSU goalkeeper in history
There is certainly a strong physical aspect to playing the goalie position in soccer. As the last line of defense and only player on the field allowed to use his hands, the goalie has to be nimble enough to cover the entire width of the net — 24 feet. Senior goalkeeper Zach Bennett knows a thing or two about what it takes to be a good goalkeeper.
FOOTBALL
Five things to know before MSU football takes on CMU
Before the No. 2-ranked Spartans (3-0 overall) take on CMU (1-2 overall) on Saturday here are a few things you should know: Familiar Faces CMU defensive backs coach Archie Collins played safety at MSU, lettering in 1996-97 and then assisted with the coaching of the defensive backs and special teams from 2010-12. The Chippewas defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Greg Colby was Colby a graduate assistant at MSU from 1987-88 and then he returned a defensive assistant from 1995-97
SOCCER
Offensive struggles could be issue for men's soccer down the line
Following the men's soccer team loss to No. 9 ranked Notre Dame, offensive struggles have been the common denominator for MSU the past few games.
COMMENTARY
Column: New Izzone ticket package not so bad
An editorial by the State News staff on Izzone ticket prices has been taking some major heat today by respected followers, so let’s all take a deep breath and clear the air. MSU students paid $170 for 12 games this past season, about $14 per game.
SOCCER
Men's soccer falls to No. 14 Notre Dame in home stand finale
The No. 22 ranked men's soccer team dropped their fifth and final game of a season-long home stand against No. 9 ranked Notre Dame 4-0.
BASKETBALL
Izzone unveils new purchasing options; student reaction mixed on decisions
Besides the annual kickoff to football season there is another annual fall tradition amongst MSU students; the opportunity to purchase tickets to the Izzone.
BASKETBALL
Marvin Clark Jr. sidelined 6-8 weeks with foot injury
MSU basketball will be without sophomore forward Marvin Clark Jr. for 6-8 weeks due to a foot injury, according to Spartan Athletics.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio likely to redshirt running back Delton Williams
Today is Tuesday, meaning today was MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio's weekly press conference.
FOOTBALL
Aaron Burbridge named Big Ten offensive player of the week
Senior wide receiver Aaron Burbridge has been named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week after career highs in receptions (8), yards (156) and touchdowns (3) against Air Force. Burbridge’s performance tied the MSU record for receiving touchdowns in a game and solidified his role as the Spartans’ top target. Burbridge, just three games into the season, has already broke his career high for total receiving yards and has amassed over 100 yards in each of the Spartans’ 2015 games. “You got to go out there with the confidence to know what you are doing,” Burbridge said after the game on Saturday.
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Burbridge steps up for MSU football
Touching his left foot into the endzone on what could be one of the best catches in college football this season, senior wide receiver Aaron Burbridge had a coming out party.