FOOTBALL
MSU football gears up for undefeated Hoosiers
After a setback loss against Michigan, MSU looks ahead to the 8-0 Indiana Hoosiers this weekend at Spartan Stadium.
FOOTBALL
MSU offensive line trending up since bye week
Between opening up the ground attack in a 12-point win over Iowa on Oct. 19 and the early display against Michigan, MSU's offensive line has turned a corner with its efficiency.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Tom Izzo sees work ahead for MSU men's basketball after exhibition win
Tom Izzo and Michigan State men’s basketball can chalk up an 18-point win over Ferris State, a game featuring equal parts good and bad from the Spartans, and move on. But moving on doesn't mean ignoring some of the glaring issues within the Spartan's play.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU men's basketball equal parts good and bad in Ferris State exhibition
Early in an exhibition against Ferris State Tuesday night, Michigan State men’s basketball was fast-paced, earned points in the paint and rebounded well on both sides. It's exactly what head coach Tom Izzo wanted to see out of the Spartans this season. But the 30-year MSU coach made it clear after the game that his group has a ways to go.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey jumps to No. 3, Tanner Kelly awarded Third Star of the Week
The Spartans jumped from No. 4 to the No. 3 spot in the USCHO and USA Hockey Polls and senior forward Tanner Kelly was awarded the Big Ten Third Star of the Week.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Julia Ayrault shares special moment with family at Breslin Monday night
For the first time in her basketball career, Julia Ayrault shared the court with her younger sister, Wayne State sophomore guard Annabel Ayrault. Their father, Andy Ayrault, is an assistant coach for Wayne State.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU women's basketball shows off new additions in opening showcase
In MSU women’s basketball's 101-40 exhibition win over Wayne State University Monday night, new additions to the team made their presence felt.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
With postseason ahead, MSU women’s soccer eyes Big Ten Tournament
MSU's women’s soccer team is set for a shot at Big Ten Tournament glory as it prepares to face No. 5-seed Rutgers in the quarterfinals this Saturday in Minneapolis, MN.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Transfers making a behind-the-scenes impact for MSU women's basketball
Two of the four transfers for MSU women's basketball — graduate guard Nyla Hampton and junior forward Grace VanSlooten — have established themselves as key pieces for the upcoming season without playing a single game.
FEATURES
MSU's Varsity 'S' Club tells over a century of athletic history
Behind the unassuming doors of the Varsity ‘S’ Club room lies the heartbeat of over a century’s worth of Spartan pride — a space that holds the stories of countless student-athletes who have worn the green and white.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
MSU women's soccer rallies late against Purdue to finish regular season
The Spartans, ranked No. 16 in the RPI, earned their third consecutive win Sunday afternoon against Purdue with a final score of 3-1. Two rapid-fire goals in the last ten minutes settled any nerves of a late Boilermaker comeback.
FOOTBALL
MSU-UM: Disappointing endings to good drives spells defeat for Spartans
With the headlines all week being Michigan's desperate quarterback situation and MSU's handling of Iowa last weekend, it was the Spartans' inability to capitalize on good drives that ended up the story.
FOOTBALL
MSU football suffers demoralizing loss to rival Michigan, 24-17
In an up-for-grabs matchup at the Big House against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday night, MSU football ended up in the losing column for the third straight time against its most heated rival.
SPORTS
MSU field hockey earns first conference win against No. 16 Iowa in OT thriller
With only two games left in the season for MSU to climb or fall in the Big Ten, the 2-1 win at home against a contending Iowa team will improve the Spartans' resume and how they will look back on the season.
MSU
Brenda Tracy skewers MSU board for mishandling leak of her name
“I’m not going to mince words with you,” Tracy told the board. “I’m here today to tell you some of the ways you have harmed me.”
FOOTBALL
Preview: MSU football seeks major win in heated rivalry
Rivalry week has returned to the state of Michigan for the 117th time as Saturday's Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy will be won in Ann Arbor. With both teams at 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the Big Ten, there's a lot on the line, mostly bragging rights for the next 11-12 months.
FOOTBALL
MSU football carries momentum into matchup with struggling Wolverines
While Michigan football still has its physical, run-first identity, will play in front of over 100,000 fans at the Big House and has the last laugh in the rivalry, MSU's program enters Saturday with more momentum.
FOOTBALL
MSU football’s best performances against Michigan since 2010
This Saturday, Oct. 26 will mark the 117th meeting between the in-state rivals. Here are some of MSU's best performances against Michigan since 2010.
FOOTBALL
MSU football at quarterback advantage against rival Michigan
Entering the 117th Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy this Saturday in Ann Arbor, MSU and Michigan's records are identical. But after losing 49-0 a year ago to the Wolverines at home, MSU has gained considerable momentum compared to its bitter rival, highlighted by a clear gap between each team's situation under center.
MEN'S SOCCER
MSU men’s soccer draws 0-0 against Michigan as Big Ten battle intensifies
The draw keeps MSU’s hopes alive as it continues to battle in the Big Ten standings. Its defensive organization has been a key strength throughout the season, but scoring has been a challenge.