This Saturday, Oct. 26 will mark the 117th meeting between the in-state rivals. Here are some of MSU's best performances against Michigan since 2010.
Entering the 117th Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy this Saturday in Ann Arbor, MSU and Michigan's records are identical. But after losing 49-0 a year ago to the Wolverines at home, MSU has gained considerable momentum compared to its bitter rival, highlighted by a clear gap between each team's situation under center.
The draw keeps MSU’s hopes alive as it continues to battle in the Big Ten standings. Its defensive organization has been a key strength throughout the season, but scoring has been a challenge.
This year's battle for the Paul Bunyan trophy between MSU and University of Michigan will likely feature a more level playing field in Ann Arbor, both teams just seven games into new regimes under first-year head coaches.
Michigan State’s men’s basketball program has landed its second verbal commitment in the 2025 recruiting class: Cam Ward, a 6-foot-7 forward from Upper Marlboro, MD.
MSU football freshman Marsh was awarded Big Ten Freshman of the Week Monday after catching eight passes for 113 yards. Kicker Jonathan Kim earnedBig Ten Special Teams Player of the Week honors after making six field goals, a single-game program record.
MSU women's soccer turned in a dominant performance from start to finish against Northwestern Sunday, winning 1-0 and featuring everything but a consistent finishing touch.
MSU football bested Iowa 32-20 on Saturday, winning in the trenches against a stout Hawkeye squad. The story of the game, however, was the response of a young quarterback who struggled through the first half of the season and faced a pivotal moment Saturday in his first season as a starter.
What shaped up to be Iowa's game to lose in the trenches became a party for a struggling MSU run game of late. The Spartans totaled 118 rushing yards to Iowa’s 28 in the first half and ended the game with a 212-133 rushing yards advantage.
MSU hockey dominated from start to finish Friday night, outshooting Windsor 44-13 en route to a 5-0 shutout.
Coming off three straight losses and a needed bye week, MSU football can either flip the script against Iowa Saturday or drop its fourth in a row. The Spartans are at a crossroads.
With a younger roster, MSU men's basketball's upcoming season will be more experimental than in years past, mostly due to new roles for many players and four new schools in the Big Ten.
Head coach Tom Izzo and MSU men's basketball agree their bond together is rock solid following an up-and-down season and moderate roster turnover.
MSU women's soccer rebounded from its first loss of the season, besting Wisconsin 2-0 Friday night. The Spartan defensive line led a complete, dominant performance.
When freshman defender Brandon Munson joined Michigan State University’s men’s soccer roster for the 2024 season, expectations were tempered. After all, new players arrive and compete for spots each year. But in the case of 18-year-old Munson, his impact on the team became evident far sooner than anyone anticipated.
For the first quarter of the season, Spartans consistently relied on their ability to defend the rush. But over the past three games, MSU's interior defense has struggled to hold its own at the point of attack. It has been one of many reasons for the Spartans' three-game slide following a 3-0 start.
Ahead of MSU hockey's exhibition against a small school from Windsor, Ontario, Nightingale emphasized the importance of team maturation after last weekend's heavyweight battle.
MSU football has shown its potential at times, keeping fans eager and invested. On the other hand, the Spartans have had glaring problems in many areas as they've struggled with consistency and against higher-level teams.
After three years of consistent playing time and inconsistent performances, MSU football defensive back Charles Brantley has played like the defensive cornerstone he was shaped up to be.
From late July to October, the Detroit Tigers caught the baseball world's attention with their underdog mentality and perseverance despite being the youngest team in Major League Baseball. Detroit's magical run to the ALDS ended Saturday with a loss at Cleveland.