FOOTBALL
MSU to search for "inches" against Wildcats
For the last nine seasons, save 2012, the Spartans have found themselves the benefactors of the game's highest cliche, inches.
FOOTBALL
Five takeaways from Dantonio's press conference previewing Northwestern
MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio left his post game press conference following the Spartans loss to BYU last Saturday. On Tuesday, he addressed a number of those issues, including a possible quarterback controversy.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey to kick off season against Lake Superior State
The MSU hockey team will kick off their regular season when they travel to the Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. to face off against Lake Superior State University. Last season, the Spartans went 2-1 against the Lakers in their three games.
SPORTS
MSU men's soccer takes down No. 17 Akron
MSU men's soccer notched its ninth win on Tuesday afternoon with a win against Akron. With the result, the Spartans eclipsed last year's mark of eight wins with still five games remaining until the end of the regular season.
FOOTBALL
MSU football in the midst of a quarterback question
Fifth-year senior quarterback Tyler O’Connor took the podium in the media center of Spartan Stadium with the look that comes after three straight losses — he wasn’t happy. But even after being yanked in the fourth quarter in favor of junior quarterback Damion Terry, he kept his poise.
COMMENTARY
TSN Sports Podcast No. 12: Casey and Stephen breakdown MSU football's loss
State News sports editor Casey Harrison and football writer Stephen Olschanski break down MSU football's loss to BYU and the road ahead for the program.
MEN'S SOCCER
MSU men's soccer remains tied for second in Big Ten standings
It was bound to happen sooner or later; MSU finally found a game of zero separation. In a double-overtime, back-and-forth rush of attacks, MSU hosting Wisconsin ended up a 1-1 tie. The two teams also knotted their draw in the Big Ten standings, as both remaintied for second.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU volleyball earns 3-1 victory over Maryland
Two days, two games, and two wins for MSU Volleyball. The No. 21 MSU volleyball team took the win against the University of Maryland in four sets Saturday, right after their win against No. 14 Ohio State.
FOOTBALL
Takeaways, grade, and game balls from MSU's third straight loss of season to BYU
The MSU football team (2-3 overall record, 0-2 Big Ten record) lost their third straight game of the season to the BYU Cougars (3-3 overall, Independent) in a non-conference tilt sandwiched between Big Ten season.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU Volleyball Sweeps No. 14 Ohio State
For the second year in a row, MSU swept No. 14 Ohio State on Friday, 25-18, 25-20, 25-23. From the beginning of the game the Spartans led, and in certain plays they made OSU looked confused on the floor.
VOLLEYBALL
Grind of Big Ten play proves to be no problem for MSU volleyball
The No. 21-ranked MSU volleyball team was back in action over the weekend at Jenison Field House, hosting two conference opponents — the No. 14-ranked Ohio State University and the University of Maryland, marking their third week of Big Ten play this season.
FOOTBALL
Spartans struggle with play calling continues, results in loss to BYU
In its last two home games, MSU football has mustered 20 points. A meager six against Wisconsin and 14 points against 109th ranked pass defense in the country BYU.
SPORTS
MSU ties Wisconsin 1-1 in double-overtime
MSU men's soccer is still tied for second in the Big Ten standings, as a double overtime, 1-1 tie to Wisconsin assured that both teams, 3-1-1 in the conference, trailed only Maryland at the top.
FOOTBALL
Postgame Standup: MSU loses to BYU
The State News football beat writers Nathaniel Bott and Stephen Olschanski break down MSU's 31-14 loss to BYU. MSU now has a 2-3 overall record on the season.
FOOTBALL
MSU football drops third straight, upset by BYU, 31-14
On a blustery afternoon in East Lansing, Mich., fans at Spartan Stadium saw MSU return home for a non-conference tussle against the BYU Cougars. The Spartans couldn’t overcome the injuries on defense and dropped their third straight game by a score of 31-14.
FOOTBALL
HALFTIME: MSU leads BYU, 7-3
MSU (2-2, 0-2 Big Ten) returned home following a loss to Indiana and was greeted in a nonconference affair with BYU (2-3, Independent). At the half, MSU leads the Cougars carried through the half by defensive stops and an impressive first drive. That first drive saw the Spartans execute 15 plays and take 7:03 of the clock, the longest drive numbers of the season for MSU in those categories.
FOOTBALL
Live Blog: BYU (2-3 record) at MSU (2-2 overall, 0-2 Big Ten)
Follow along with The State News football writers in the live blog as they cover MSU vs. BYU. Send them your questions and comments about today's game.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU to play No. 14 Ohio State and Maryland at Jenison
On Friday and Saturday MSU Volleyball will play back to back Big Ten matches against No. 14 Ohio State and Maryland.
COMMENTARY
TSN Sports Podcast No. 11 - Casey and Stephen breakdown BYU-MSU and the MLB playoffs
State News sports editor Casey Harrison and football writer Stephen Olschanski discuss MSU vs. BYU, MLB Playoffs, a Cubs World Series outlook and the College Football Playoff.
FOOTBALL
PREVIEW: MSU football looks to rebound against BYU
On Saturday, the MSU football team will look to snap a two-game losing streak against the BYU Cougars at Spartan Stadium. Midfield will display a number six in honor of Mylan Hicks. At the last home game against Wisconsin, the helmet donned the number three for Mike Sadler.