The Red Cedar Rowdies give students supporting soccer a unique experience of what a student section can be like – from connectivity and closeness to unmatched passion, these soccer fans reflect the culture of MSU itself.
Michigan State fired head coach Jonathan Smith after a 4-8 season marked by an eight-game losing streak, growing fan frustration and public criticism from prominent alumni like Magic Johnson. The move ends Smith’s two-year tenure at 9-15 and launches another coaching search for a program now seeking its fourth head coach since 2019.
MSU Volleyball lose straight sets to USC on Wednesday night, continuing a disappointing second half of the season. As Spartans are faced with a strong offense with USC, they now use their feedback into ending the season strong.
Alante “Cadillac” Brown’s 92-yard kickoff return flipped a collapsing game on its head and gave Michigan State the spark it had searched for all season. His emotional touchdown ignited a fourth-quarter response that delivered MSU its first Big Ten win and a much-needed sign of life for the program.
Michigan State beat Maryland 38–28 in a chaotic, back-and-forth game highlighted by Alante Brown’s 92-yard kickoff-return touchdown and Maryland freshman QB Malik Washington’s huge passing performance. But when Maryland had a chance to win late, MSU’s defense dominated, delivering a decisive sack on fourth down to seal the Spartans’ victory.
Michigan State women's soccer lost 5-1 to No. 1 Stanford in the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament. Junior midfielder Bella Najera scored the lone goal.
The 2025 USA Powerlifting Michigan State Championships showcased Michigan’s strongest athletes, with the event highlighting the state’s growing powerlifting community and the dedication behind every lift.
No. 9 MSU women's soccer is heading to Stanford to take on the No. 1 Cardinals in their first ever Elite Eight match. While the odds are stacked against them, the Spartans are embracing the underdog mentality.
Michigan State athletics saw a mix of breakthrough and frustration this week, highlighted by women’s soccer making its first-ever Elite Eight and women’s basketball staying undefeated with dominant wins. While football and hockey both suffered tough losses, cross country, wrestling and men’s tennis delivered strong postseason performances. With key matchups ahead across several sports, the Spartans now turn their focus to finishing the fall season strong.
A season full of incredible highs and lows for MSU men's soccer and their fans came to a close. A dive into the season and what's ahead for these Spartans.
Through the loss and the changes and the pressure, Michigan State football head coach Jonathan Smith addresses the questions and concerns of his future as MSU's head coach.
Michigan State men’s basketball, now ranked No. 11 after wins over Kentucky and Detroit Mercy, is set for the Fort Myers Tip-Off, where it will face East Carolina and No. 16 North Carolina. With ECU entering at No. 244 in KenPom and UNC led by standout freshman Caleb Wilson, the Spartans will return home afterward to host Iowa on Dec. 2 and Duke on Dec. 6.
Behind a dominant 102-41 win over Oakland was a career night from Kennedy Blair and a continued defensive dominance. The redshirt sophomore poured in 25 points in just three quarters, fueling a second-quarter explosion that erased an uneven start and showcased why this Michigan State team thrives on pressure and pace. While questions lingered early around MSU’s offensive consistency and Grace VanSlooten’s health, the Spartans’ depth, defensive intensity and Blair’s all-around performance highlighted a group beginning to find its rhythm ahead of a challenging stretch on the road.
MSU women's soccer beat Colorado 2-1 to book their first trip to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament in program History. Junior midfielder Bella Najera scored both goals to seal the win for the Spartans.
After dropping Game 1 with a 5-4 loss, No. 1 Michigan State hockey looked to split its series against No. 7 Wisconsin. MSU played tighter defense and sharper offense than the previous night, but gave up a power-play goal in the second period. Despite knotting the game in the final period, the Spartans lost 2-1 in overtime.
Michigan State looked like it had finally turned a corner after a dominant third quarter, but a familiar fourth-quarter collapse erased a 10-point lead and handed Iowa a 20-17 win on a last-second field goal. The loss adds another chapter to a season defined by late-game failures, as the Spartans once again showed flashes of promise before unraveling when it mattered most.
On Friday night No. 1 Michigan State hockey hosted No. 7 Wisconsin looking to remain undefeated in Big Ten play. The Spartans took an early 2-0 lead, but the Badgers responded with four goals in the second frame and MSU was unable to mount a comeback, falling 5-4.
Even though the Spartans had no trouble with Detroit Mercy in a 28-point win, the team's consistency will need to improve if it wants to win at a high level.
On Friday, Michigan State basketball's 84-56 victory over Detroit Mercy showed good things, showed bad things, showed inconsistent things. In an inconsistent game, the Spartans outweighed the Titans through the play of its four horseman.
No. 9 MSU women's soccer is gearing up to host No. 12 Colorado in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament. Both teams are looking for their first trip to the quarterfinals in program history.