COLUMN: Three MSU sports storylines to follow this year

The State News' sports editor Thomas Cobb picks his three biggest MSU sports storylines to follow in 2024-2025.

Incoming players for MSU hockey announced for 2024-2025 season

Head coach Adam Nightingale and the Spartans added six freshmen, two transferring juniors and one graduate transfer student to help continue on their venture upward after winning the program's first Big Ten championship this past winter. Here's the complete list.

New playoff bonuses for Athletic Director Alan Haller after conference changes

 With the change of the Big Ten adding four new teams, MSU Athletic Director Alan Haller's contract has slightly changed to accommodate the new organization of the conference.

MSU Hockey's Artyom Levshunov taken second overall in NHL Draft

As the second overall pick in the 2024 National Hockey League draft, the Chicago Blackhawks were projected to take Michigan State University Hockey’s freshman defenseman Artyom Levshunov, and the pick came to light for the future Blackhawk. 

MSU football fans eager for renewed rivalry with Notre Dame

Michigan State University Athletics Department announced Thursday morning the renewal of the MSU-Notre Dame Football rivalry with a home-and-home series in 2026 and 2027. The two schools last met in a home-and-home series in 2016 and 2017, with both schools winning on the road.

MSU Track and Field's Heath Baldwin has a positive mindset heading in to Olympics

Baldwin, a Kalamazoo native, opted out of the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Championships earlier this month to prepare for the trials. He is the first Spartan decathlon to qualify for the Olympics since Paul Terek in 2004.

The Hallock legacy: Theryn Hallock continues family tradition at MSU

Theryn Hallock's competitive fire comes from her family. Having a father and two older brothers as Spartan football alumni only adds to her drive for success.

MSU Golf's Ashton McCulloch receives invite to the U.S. Open

With golf in its summer swing, Michigan State University’s upcoming senior golfer Ashton McCulloch has stayed hot on the course by receiving an invite as one of 66 golfers to compete for a spot in the U.S. Open. McCulloch shot a 6-under par of 65 to earn a spot as one of seven to head to the Professional Golfers' Association Tour event.

Saddi Washington hired as assistant coach for MSU men's basketball

Michigan State men’s Basketball head coach Tom Izzo announced Thursday morning the addition of Saddi Washington, the son of Spartan legend and Three-time Big-Ten standout Stanley Washington, to his staff as Assistant Coach.

How historic NCAA settlement will affect MSU sports, bring up Title IX issues

This decision allows universities to pay athletes directly. The affected universities, including Michigan State, will be able to use approximately $20 million each year and can decide how to divide up the money among programs and athletes. The earliest this settlement will begin is during the fall 2025 semester.

MSU tennis' Ozan Baris remains determined after historic season comes to an end

Ozan Baris, a sophomore on Michigan State's men's tennis team, spent this past season making history with numerous accolades. His storied campaign came to an end on May 24, when the All-American faced defeat in the semifinal of the NCAA Singles Championship. 

Hometown journey: Jace Clarizio's path from East Lansing High School to MSU

The 2025 three-star running back from East Lansing High School grew up with MSU in his backyard. On May 14, Clarizio fulfilled his goal of playing for the team he has supported since childhood, committing to the Spartans' revamped football program under head coach Jonathan Smith.

MSU baseball falls to Nebraska in last home series of regular season, misses out on Big Ten Tournament

In its final regular season series, the Michigan State baseball team hosted the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a three-game home series. With two losses, the Spartans’ record fell to 24-27 overall, 11-13 in Big Ten play and 13-10 at home.

MLB to MSU: Adam Eaton's dynamic path from World Series champion to player development coach

Transfer center Szymon Zapala commits to MSU basketball

Now the tallest player on MSU's roster, Zapala gives Izzo and the Spartans starting experience and depth to a frontcourt that was insufficient for most of the 2023-2024 season.

MSU drops series to Minnesota amidst push for Big Ten tournament berth

The Spartans lost a 10-run lead in the rubber match to drop the series in Minneapolis.

The last class of MSU swimming graduates, erasing the face of the varsity sport off campus

With the last class of swimmers graduating, the proof that the sport existed as a campus, varsity sport, is wiped off the face of the university.

MSU baseball beats Michigan in home series, looks for spot in Big Ten Tournament

Michigan State baseball took on the University of Michigan Wolverines this past weekend in a three-game series at home, Michigan State's first in-conference home series since late April. The Spartans won the first two games of the series but fell in the last game, which brought their record to 21-23 overall, an even 9-9 in conference play and 11-8 at home. 

Trey Augustine to represent MSU for USA Hockey at World Championship

MSU's starting goalie was added to the USA Hockey roster ahead of the IIHF World Championship.

MSU football center Nick Samac drafted in seventh round of 2024 NFL Draft, No. 228 overall to Baltimore

It took all seven rounds, but a Michigan State football player's name was called at the 2024 NFL Draft. Nick Samac – a five-year center for MSU – was selected at No. 228 overall by the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday.