ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey again the aggressor in exhibition shutout of Windsor
MSU hockey dominated from start to finish Friday night, outshooting Windsor 44-13 en route to a 5-0 shutout.
FOOTBALL
Preview: MSU football seeks turnaround in homecoming bout with Iowa
Coming off three straight losses and a needed bye week, MSU football can either flip the script against Iowa Saturday or drop its fourth in a row. The Spartans are at a crossroads.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU men’s basketball experimenting with new roles
With a younger roster, MSU men's basketball's upcoming season will be more experimental than in years past, mostly due to new roles for many players and four new schools in the Big Ten.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU men’s basketball: Strong chemistry, focused on rebounding and pace
Head coach Tom Izzo and MSU men's basketball agree their bond together is rock solid following an up-and-down season and moderate roster turnover.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Backline key to MSU women's soccer's 2-0 win over Wisconsin
MSU women's soccer rebounded from its first loss of the season, besting Wisconsin 2-0 Friday night. The Spartan defensive line led a complete, dominant performance.
MEN'S SOCCER
Brandon Munson: The freshman leading the backline for MSU men's soccer
When freshman defender Brandon Munson joined Michigan State University’s men’s soccer roster for the 2024 season, expectations were tempered. After all, new players arrive and compete for spots each year. But in the case of 18-year-old Munson, his impact on the team became evident far sooner than anyone anticipated.
FOOTBALL
Stiffening run defense paramount for MSU football against Iowa
For the first quarter of the season, Spartans consistently relied on their ability to defend the rush. But over the past three games, MSU's interior defense has struggled to hold its own at the point of attack. It has been one of many reasons for the Spartans' three-game slide following a 3-0 start.
ICE HOCKEY
No. 4 MSU hockey prepares for Windsor exhibition
Ahead of MSU hockey's exhibition against a small school from Windsor, Ontario, Nightingale emphasized the importance of team maturation after last weekend's heavyweight battle.
FOOTBALL
The best and worst of MSU football through six games
MSU football has shown its potential at times, keeping fans eager and invested. On the other hand, the Spartans have had glaring problems in many areas as they've struggled with consistency and against higher-level teams.
FOOTBALL
MSU football's Charles Brantley has become a defensive cornerstone
After three years of consistent playing time and inconsistent performances, MSU football defensive back Charles Brantley has played like the defensive cornerstone he was shaped up to be.
BASEBALL
Detroit Tigers eliminated from playoffs after game five loss to Cleveland
From late July to October, the Detroit Tigers caught the baseball world's attention with their underdog mentality and perseverance despite being the youngest team in Major League Baseball. Detroit's magical run to the ALDS ended Saturday with a loss at Cleveland.
ICE HOCKEY
Lineup changes aid MSU hockey's charged effort against Boston College
After MSU's 3-0 loss Friday night, head coach Adam Nightingale said the problem wasn't within the lineups he rolled out. But less than 24 hours later, he jumbled four forward lines to start in the series finale.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey rebounds with 4-3 win over Boston College, splits series
After battling tooth and nail with the Eagles through 60 minutes, the Spartans pulled off a statement 4-3 victory over the No. 2-ranked team in the country, the 600th program win at Munn Ice Arena.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU volleyball loses in five sets to Illinois, still winless in Big Ten
MSU volleyball fell 3-2 in a close battle against Illinois Saturday. Most of the five sets were even throughout but the Spartans were not efficient enough offensively. MSU gave Illinois multiple chances to score without having adequate counterattacks.
MEN'S SOCCER
Kerrigan bags brace as MSU men's soccer tops No. 25 Wisconsin
Michigan State men’s soccer clinched a tightly contested victory over No. 25 Wisconsin Friday night, powered by two moments of brilliance from senior midfielder Sean Kerrigan.
ICE HOCKEY
'Cutesy' effort plagues MSU hockey in shutout to Boston College
The Spartan hockey MSU fans have grown accustomed to under head coach Nightingale was absent Friday night against Boston College. The Spartans were shut out 3-0 after turning in a "cutesy" effort.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey outplayed by No. 2 Boston College, shut out 3-0
Just 90 seconds into the second period Friday night, it was clear MSU hockey was in trouble against the No. 2 team in the country. MSU was outplayed 3-0 by the Eagles by way of sloppy passes and poor stick handling, silencing Munn Ice Arena in MSU's home opener.
BASKETBALL
2025 forward Jordan Scott announces commitment to MSU men's basketball
Head coach Tom Izzo and Michigan State men’s basketball have landed their first prospect in the 2025 class. Four-star Jordan Scott, a 6-foot-7 forward from South Lakes High School in Virginia, announced his commitment to MSU on Thursday.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey welcomes powerhouse Boston College for home opener
Michigan State hockey finished its first weekend of action with a sweep over Lake Superior State University. But the time has come for what could be the Spartans' biggest test of the season, a home opener weekend series against powerhouse Boston College.
FOOTBALL
What to fix, adjust for MSU football during bye week
Here's what MSU football can look to fix and adjust in its bye week.