FOOTBALL
MSU ranked No. 24 in AP poll, unranked in Coaches poll
Despite the Spartans' triple overtime loss to Northwestern, they've barely hung on in the polls. Kind of.
FOOTBALL
FINAL: MSU falls to Northwestern in third overtime, 39-31
The No. 16 Spartans held on against the Northwestern Wildcats Saturday afternoon, beating the Wildcats 39-31, giving MSU its first Big Ten loss of the season and making MSU 6-2 and 4-1 in Big Ten play.
FOOTBALL
Helpful gameday info as No. 16 MSU visits Northwestern
Another week, another game for the No. 16 Spartans. MSU takes on the Northwestern Wildcats as it looks to improve its perfect 4-0 record in the Big Ten.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Cassius Winston returns to campus with a new and improved jumper
“Cassius Winston, right now, is shooting the ball as good as anybody we've got,” Tom Izzo said.
FOOTBALL
State News Sports Podcast: Midseason report cards and Northwestern
Sam Metry and Souichi Terada are back to give their midseason report cards, breakdown Northwestern, and make their picks.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
What went down: An injury scare, Spartan debuts and more in MSU's exhibition opener
Realistically, there’s only so much that can be taken away from an exhibition game.
FOOTBALL
MSU's run defense to be tested in the next two weeks
MSU’s next two opponents are Northwestern and Penn State, both of which feature an established rushing attack.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
FINAL: Takeaways as MSU downs Ferris State in exhibition opener 80-72
Ineffective shooting by MSU Thursday night allowed Ferris State to scare the Spartans in their first of three exhibition games, but MSU managed to pull away from Ferris State late in the second half to secure a 80-72 victory over the Bulldogs, who finished with a school all-time best 18-3 in league action last season.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Hoops season is back: MSU opens with exhibition against Ferris State
Basketball season is finally back in East Lansing as the men's hoops squad takes on Ferris State as part of an exhibition game.
FOOTBALL
After allowing 54 points last year, defense gears up for Northwestern
As the dust settled following MSU’s fourth straight loss at the time, the Wildcats put up 54 points on the scoreboard, still the most ever by an opponent in the Mark Dantonio era.
FOOTBALL
Know Thy Enemy: Sparty visits 'Chicago's Big Ten team,' Northwestern
To better understand life as a Wildcat in Evanston, Illinois, The State News interviewed Jonah Dylan, the sports editor of The Daily Northwestern, and asked him four questions on Northwestern football.
FEATURES
Transfer athletes work to impress, leave mark at MSU
Some students never find their footing at their initial landing spots. After months — or maybe even years — of deliberation, students may decide the current institution they’re attending isn’t for them. They decide to play their sport at another university.
FOOTBALL
Notebook: Cody White moves into starting role
Head coach Mark Dantonio spoke to reporters on Tuesday to recap the win over the Hoosiers and preview MSU’s upcoming matchup against Northwestern on the road.
SPORTS
Spartan Roundup: Men's soccer at No. 7 in the rankings
After the football team moved up to the No. 16 ranked, here is what you missed in other Spartan sports.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Heralded freshman ready to make an immediate impact on women's basketball
There are certain individuals who are naturally equipped with the supreme confidence that allows them to take on any and every daunting challenge presented to them head on without much reservation. MSU freshman basketball player Sidney Cooks is one of those individuals.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU Men's Basketball to host charity game against University of Georgia
The MSU men’s basketball team announced today that the will host the University of Georgia in a charity match on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
COMMENTARY
Column: As fan expectations peak, the Spartans are ready to deliver
So let’s speak of this new MSU team – holy shit.
FOOTBALL
MSU moves up to No. 16 in the AP poll, No. 18 in coaches
In the AP poll, the Spartans are now No. 16 team in the country. In the Coaches poll, MSU is now No. 18.
FOOTBALL
Pair of freshmen wideouts emerge in crucial moments of MSU's win
Cody White’s day started innocent enough in MSU's win over Indiana.
FOOTBALL
Bowl eligibility a 'big step' for Spartans
The No. 18-ranked Spartans earned a hard-fought win over Indiana Saturday, improving their record to 6-1 on the season and garnering that important sixth win to become officially bowl eligible.