FOOTBALL
Takeaways from Mark Dantonio's recap against Michigan and preview of Illinois
MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio is still searching for the answers to his team’s 2-6 record.
COMMENTARY
TSN Podcast 18: Why does MSU pick when it shows up?
State News football writer Stephen Olschanski rants about MSU's picking and choosing when to show up in the wake of an improved performance against Michigan.
SPORTS
MSU ranked No. 12 in AP preseason poll
The Associated Press rolled out it’s preseason top 25 basketball poll. This year, Izzo and the MSU Spartans clocked in at No. 12 in the poll. Right behind Big Ten conference mates Wisconsin and Indiana, ranked at No. 9 and No. 11 respectively.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU builds confidence in string of firsts against Princeton
MSU finally cracked the win column Friday night, as the Spartans beat up on the Princeton Tigers, 6-2 to improve to 1-4 this season.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Following 33-point performance, freshman Bridges has more to show
As MSU jostled with Northwood for control of Thursday night's exhibition game, an eerie aura descended on the Breslin Center.
SPORTS
No. 10 Northwestern rallies back to defeat MSU, 4-3
On a beautiful Friday afternoon in East Lansing, the Michigan State Spartans Field Hockey team fell 3-4 to the No.10 Northwestern Wildcats in the annual “Pink Game” to support breast cancer awareness at Ralph Young Field.
FOOTBALL
MSU left points on the field against U-M
Facing fourth and goal from the two-yard line MSU called its fourth run play in a row. And just like the first three, the last LJ Scott run ended with him spilled to the turf well short of the end zone.
MEN'S SOCCER
Spartans lose 2-1 to No. 10 Indiana, clinch home playoff game
A lot more than bragging rights was on the line as the No. 13 MSU men’s soccer team travelled to No. 10 Indiana for the final regular season soccer game of the season.
FOOTBALL
Redshirt-freshman quarterback Brian Lewerke suffers season-ending injury
Redshirt-freshman quarterback Brian Lewerke, who started two games and has appeared in four total for MSU, will miss the remainder of the season with a broken tibia.
FOOTBALL
Spartan missed opportunities lead to 32-23 loss to U-M, still prevent predicted blowout
Playing into how the loss against the University of Michigan went Saturday, the lights above head coach Mark Dantonio shut off during his post-game press conference.
FOOTBALL
Takeaways, grades and game balls from MSU's loss to the Wolverines
The MSU football team (2-6, 0-5 Big Ten) dropped their sixth straight loss –– this one arguably the most devastating as No. 2 Michigan (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) came into Spartan Stadium and left with a 32-23 victory, taking the Paul Bunyan trophy back to Ann Arbor with them.
FOOTBALL
VIDEO: Post-game analysis of No. 2 U-M at MSU
The State News football beat writers break down MSU's 32-23 loss to No. 2 U-M.
VOLLEYBALL
Spartan volleyball improves to 7-4 in Big Ten play, sweep Hoosiers
No. 15 MSU volleyball team went on the road Friday and earned a win against Indiana in three sets. This is the 14th sweep of the season for the Spartans, and it allows them to add another win to their conference record, now 7-4 in Big Ten play.
FOOTBALL
FINAL: Spartans fall to U-M 32-23 in battle for Paul Bunyan
In a rivalry contest that has been in the favor of the MSU Spartans for seven of the last eight meeting, they welcomed the Michigan Wolverines to Spartan Stadium for a noon matchup.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU earns first win of season against Princeton
MSU won their first game of the season against Princeton Friday night, as the Spartans took control early and never let it go as they won their first game of the season, 6-2.
FOOTBALL
HALFTIME: MSU trails U-M by double digits despite impressive start.
An early afternoon kickoff awaited for the MSU Spartans (2-5, 0-4 Big Ten) and the University of Michigan Wolverines (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) in the battle for the Paul Bunyan trophy.
FOOTBALL
Live Blog: MSU football vs. No.2 Michigan
Welcome to the live blog for MSU football's matchup with No. 2 Michigan, participate below by sending your thoughts, comments, questions and frustrations to our beat writers.
FOOTBALL
PREVIEW: MSU prepares to host No. 2 U-M in battle for Paul Bunyan
The MSU football team (2-5, 0-4 Big Ten) will face their toughest challenge of the year when they welcome No. 2 University of Michigan (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) into Spartan Stadium for the biggest game the Spartans will play this season.
COMMENTARY
TSN Podcast 17: MSU gets ready for U-M
State News sports editor Casey Harrison and football writer Stephen Olschanski talk MSU football's game with rival Michigan, the Cubs' World Series chances at Wrigley Field and do the picks with guest Connor Clark.
MEN'S SOCCER
Spartan student athletes discuss their view of the U-M rivalry
If you are from Michigan, the MSU — University of Michigan rivalry is something many Michiganders are born into. Whether you're a sports fan or not, this rivalry has something to look forward to every time the Spartans and the Wolverines face off.