FOOTBALL
Gameday info and what you need to know for MSU vs. Michigan
Here's helpful gameday information for Saturday's game
COMMENTARY
Column: Laughing at a reporter for doing her job is just wrong
Just because I am a female and writing about sports does not make me any less than the men who work alongside me. Along with other female sports journalist, we understand what is going on and we are there to report it. We are doing our jobs on getting news out there and letting the fans know what is going on and that is exactly what Rodrigue did.
COMMENTARY
Know Thy Enemy: O'Korn, the Michigan defense and more
Taking a small break from the rivalry, The State News interviewed Ted Janes, a Daily Sports Writer for The Michigan Daily, and asked him four questions about Michigan Wolverines football.
FOOTBALL
Spartans not worried by O'Korn at quarterback for the Wolverines
While the details of Speight's injury haven’t been made public, Harbaugh, an alumni of U-M, said fifth-year senior QB John O’Korn will get the start this weekend as the undefeated No. 7 Wolverines take on MSU Saturday night in Ann Arbor.
FOOTBALL
The State News Podcast: Michigan Week
Listen in as Sam Metry, Colton Wood and Souichi Terada break down MSU's win over Iowa and preview Michigan. Later on in the show, Metry and Terada make picks for the the Big Ten games this week and talk about some of the Spartans greatest moment's against Michigan.
MEN'S SOCCER
FINAL: No. 6 Spartans beats No. 12 Western Michigan, 1-0
The No. 6 Spartans men's soccer team beat the No. 12 Western Michigan Broncos on Wednesday evening, 1-0, and improved their record to 9-1-1 this season.
FOOTBALL
MSU doesn't shy away from the importance of the Michigan game
MSU is quick to admit that its rivalry matchup against Michigan this Saturday isn’t just another game on a 12-game schedule. It goes far beyond that.
COMMENTARY
Column: The Michigan game is not as important as it used to be
But here’s the thing: U-M vs. MSU doesn’t matter nearly as much as people think it does.
COMMENTARY
Dueling columns: student newspapers take the rivalry to heart
Each year before the MSU vs. University of Michigan football game, The State News and The Michigan Daily, the student newspaper at U-M, share columns on the rivalry.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Let the hype begin: Michigan State Madness date set for hoops teams
Before both the men's and women's basketball team ever even look to hang banners at the Breslin Center — there's Michigan State Madness.
FOOTBALL
MSU hopes turnover margin continues to improve against Michigan
Prior to MSU’s conference game against Iowa on Saturday, the Spartans turned the ball over eight times — six fumbles and two interceptions.
SPORTS
Spartan Roundup: Volleyball continues dominance, Men's soccer thrashes OSU
Here’s everything you missed over the weekend while watching MSU beat Iowa 17-10 at Spartan Stadium.
FOOTBALL
Notebook: Spartans need to contain their emotions against Michigan
The Spartans know it. The Wolverines know it. The entire state of Michigan knows it.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Women's basketball feels confident for upcoming season
Monday afternoon marked the first day of practice for the women’s basketball team one month before they kickoff the season against Lake Superior State on Nov 5.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Izzo discouraged by FBI probe, wants more information
Tom Izzo hasn’t placed a firm grasp around the alleged college basketball scandal, but he said he is discouraged by the recent reports surrounding the sport. “Well, disappointment would be the first word I’d use,” Izzo said on Friday as MSU began official practices. “I’m disappointed because I don’t know if anything is any good when it kind of gives you a black eye for your profession, whether it be yours or mine. I’m not sure that I would ever hope something that negative has to be done to clean it up.”
MEN'S SOCCER
FINAL: No. 4 MSU beats up on No. 16 OSU, 5-1
The No. 4 Spartans bounced back after losing their first game of the year Sunday afternoon, beating the No. 16 Ohio State Buckeyes, 5-1. The Spartans are now 8-1-1 on the season and 3-0-1 in Big Ten play.
FOOTBALL
Calm and steady: Lewerke improves decision-making despite offense's struggles
It’s only four games into the season, but under the microscope of a wanting fan base, the Spartan faithful has already made its impression on the man under center, quarterback Brian Lewerke. MSU fans have seen the good, there’s no denying that. His chemistry with Felton Davis III against Iowa was easily apparent. Other times, he’s scrambling for long gains on the ground.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Men's basketball close to full health as practices begin
Head coach Tom Izzo is within reach of a completely healthy team entering the upcoming season. Injuries tormented last season’s roster, with Ben Carter and Gavin Schilling headlining what was an injury-plagued season for MSU after they both suffered knee injuries that forced them to miss the entirety of last season.
FOOTBALL
Felton Davis has career day in 17-10 win over Iowa
Entering the 2017 season, wide receiver Felton Davis III had played a minimal role in the Spartans’ offense in his first two seasons in East Lansing. After several key departures over the past two seasons at the wideout position, Davis finally saw his chance to step up.
FOOTBALL
Spartans deliver '12th round' win in gritty showdown vs. Iowa
The Spartans knew what type of team the Iowa Hawkeyes were ahead of their Big Ten showdown — tough, gritty, physical; a game bound to be a defensive struggle. So the night before, the team watched the last fight scene of the movie “Southpaw.” Head coach Mark Dantonio told his team the game will be similar to a 12-round fight. As senior linebacker Chris Frey described it, he said it was like going to "war."