MEN'S SOCCER
DeJuan Jones named Offensive Player of the Week
Junior forward DeJuan Jones was officially named Big Ten’s Offensive Player of the Week for the MSU men's soccer team.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer moves up to No. 6 in the nation
DeJuan Jones winning Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week and being named to College Soccer News team of the week, wasn't the only thing in the news for the men's soccer team this week.
FOOTBALL
Notebook: Dantonio expects new freshman to play against Notre Dame
Head coach Mark Dantonio spoke to reporters on Tuesday about the Spartans’ win last Saturday over Western Michigan and previewed MSU’s upcoming matchup against Notre Dame next Saturday.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Three star recruit Aaron Henry verbally commits to Michigan State
Three star, class of 2018 high school basketball recruit Aaron Henry has verbally committed to Michigan State University. Henry gives Michigan State their fifth verbal commitment of the year and moves Michigan State up to No. 3 in the class of 2018 recruiting rankings.
COMMENTARY
Column: MSU is right where it wants to be, riding the wave of anonymity
The world and its mom could doubt the Spartans, but Dantonio has the proven track record to show that hey, maybe he’ll pull another win out of nowhere. And yup, shocking the nation in the process.
FOOTBALL
LJ Scott bounces back after fumbling issues against Bowling Green
In last week’s 35-10 win against Bowling Green State University, the Spartans fumbled the ball a combined four teams, losing three of them. Out of those three lost fumbles, LJ Scott accounted for two. On Saturday against the Broncos, Scott didn’t let the ball hit the ground once.
FOOTBALL
Defense pounds Broncos, collects sacks in confidence-boosting win
The Spartan defense knew who and what Western Michigan featured when the Broncos rolled into town.
FOOTBALL
FINAL: Defense shines as Spartans down Broncos, 28-14
The defense led MSU in its second home game of the year, as the Spartans beat Western Michigan University, 28-14, only allowing the Broncos to gain 195 total yards.
FOOTBALL
Gameday info for MSU vs. WMU
After starting off the season beating Bowling Green State University, 35-10, the Spartans will host the Broncos of Western Michigan University.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball against No. 2 Florida cancelled due to Hurricane Irma
The MSU Volleyball team cancelled their matchup today against the Florida Gators in Gainesville due to the threat of Hurricane Irma.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Spartan's three game winning streak snapped by high-powered Wake Forest
The MSU women’s soccer team dropped its third game of the season on a rainy Thursday night at DeMartin Stadium, losing to Wake Forest, 4-1; ending their three game win streak. The Demon Deacons were the aggressors for much of the first period, recording 12 shots with five of them being on target.
FOOTBALL
Know Thy Enemy: Western Michigan - Do not sleep on the Broncos
Know Thy Enemy is a weekly Q&A where the perspective changes, from the eyes of the Spartans to the eyes of MSU football’s next foe. The State News asks the opposing team's student newspaper a few questions and see football through a different perspective.
FOOTBALL
Five things to watch: Football vs Western Michigan
MSU football took its first steps in expunging its odious 3-9 season in 2016 by defeating Bowling Green last Saturday in the Spartans’ season opener. The Spartans, now 1-0, look to ride their momentum into Saturday’s game against Western Michigan.
FOOTBALL
Matt Sokol is ready to step into starting tight end role
6 minutes and 24 seconds separated a nightmare from instant relief for tight end Matt Sokol. Leading 14-3 over Bowling Green in the third quarter in last Saturday’s season opener, the Spartans offense was driving into Falcon territory.
FOOTBALL
MSU defense ready for an explosive Western Michigan offense
The MSU football team looks to ride its momentum from last week’s 35-10 season opening victory over Bowling Green into Saturday’s matchup against Western Michigan.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Big Ten announces men's and women's basketball TV schedule
The Big Ten announced on Thursday the TV schedule for all teams playing their non-conference opponents. The Spartans play two early Big Ten games against Nebraska on Dec. 3 at home and at Rutgers on Dec. 5.
FOOTBALL
Young linebacking corps look to have a bright future ahead of them
As Antjuan Simmons first stepped onto the field Saturday, he could feel the nerves setting in. It’s a natural reaction — it would be his first college game ever.
FOOTBALL
MSU football to send players to provide relief in Houston in wake of Hurricane Harvey
Members of the MSU football team, along with Lansing mayor Virg Bernero and others are planning to go Houston, Texas to provide supplies and help out those in need who've been affected by Hurricane Harvey, according to a press release from Bernero's office. The campaign is called #LansingStrong4TX, and will be setting out for Houston on the weekend of Sept. 15, MSU's lone bye week of the season.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU Basketball to honor Jud Heathcote
The Michigan State athletic department announced yesterday that they will honor the late head coach Jud Heathcote in a variety different ways this upcoming season. The basketball team will honor him by wearing a patch throughout the season. The patch will be unveiled in the near future. The team will also hold a tribute game on Feb 10 against Purdue with former players to be in attendance.
BASEBALL
MSU loses in Crosstown Showdown, but gains an experience of a lifetime
On a cool, beautiful Tuesday night, the MSU baseball team played a tune up game, while the Lansing Lugnuts ended their season in the annual Crosstown Showdown exhibition game at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, Michigan.