Michigan State's women's volleyball team hosted rival Michigan in a Saturday night matchup. Despite close contest, the Spartans defeated the Wolverines in three sets to earn their first Big Ten win of the season -- as well as head coach Kristen Kelsay's first as Big Ten win as head coach.
Going into its first bye week of the season, MSU football has experienced hefty defensive troubles through its four games play. Opponents passing efficiency, third down conversions and redzone conversions have limited what the Spartans could be.
MSU men's soccer takes down rivals No. 5 Michigan, holding possession of the Big Bear for five consecutive years now. Back-to-back top five ranked wins for head coach Damon Rensing's team and they are red-hot going into the second half of the season.
MSU women's soccer came back from conceding early to beat Minnesota 2-1, showcasing resilience and a balance that could lead to a strong season.
Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles entered 2025 with questions swirling after an up-and-down debut season in East Lansing. A year ago, he threw 11 interceptions and struggled with consistency, but through four games this fall he has led the Spartans to a 3-1 start with 868 yards passing, nine touchdowns and just one interception. Beyond the stat sheet, Chiles’ improved pocket presence and decision-making have transformed MSU’s offense, which has nearly doubled its scoring output from 2024. With his playmaking instincts intact and his efficiency on the rise, Chiles is emerging as the leader of a unit poised for more growth as Big Ten play continues.
Michigan State men's soccer takes down the No.3 Indiana Hoosiers in a 1-0 victory. Not only do they get their first Big Ten win of the season, but they do so in a defensive masterclass against one of the best teams in college soccer.
MSU men's basketball named four returning starters as captains after the first day of practice, kicking off the 2025-26 season.
MSU women's soccer faced off against the USC Trojans getting revenge for our football team as they get their first Big Ten win with a dominant 4-0 victory. The Spartans take down the defending Big Ten regular season champions who went undefeated in conference play last season and get results against both California schools at home.
Michigan State dropped its first Big Ten matchup against USC, 45-31, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Spartans pulled within one score early in the fourth quarter but couldn’t slow the Trojans’ offense, which converted 8 of 11 third downs and one fourth down to extend drives. Missed defensive stops and injuries on linebackers loomed large, though quarterback Aidan Chiles and the MSU offense showed promise against one of the nation's top offenses.
Michigan State football suffered a high-scoring 31-45 loss to USC in its Big Ten home opener, marking back-to-back defeats and its first home loss of the season. Despite key injuries and the ejection of defensive leader Jordan Hall for targeting, the Spartans remained competitive but ultimately couldn’t overcome the Trojans’ late offensive surge.
Michigan State women’s volleyball finishes Kathy DeBoer Invitational with a perfect record. Over three days, the invitational paid tribute to Spartan volleyball legends.
MSU men's soccer lost their Big Ten home opener to Ohio State 3-2 in devastating fashion. Despite the support of an over 2,000 fan crowd, the Spartans sloppy defending cost them a result against their Big Ten rival.
Michigan State women's volleyball remains undefeated (9-0) after pulling off another win in close-set contest.
MSU women's soccer can take away many positives in a 1-1 draw against No. 4 UCLA. The Spartans put on a near-complete performance, only conceding on an unfortunate error, but ultimately owning the balance of play.
MSU volleyball extended its undefeated streak to 8-0 with a win in the opening match of the Kathy DeBoer Invitational. The Spartans held off a strong challenge from Binghamton, highlighted by key plays from Viktoria Dimitrova, Sophia Holland, and Carmen Waye.
Erin Cabana, a 22-year-old content creator and lifelong football fan, is the director, editor, and producer behind MSU Athletics' new docuseries This Is State, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Michigan State football program. The series highlights not just players and coaches, but also support staff like student equipment manager Cam Deuel, capturing the full scope of dedication within the team.
Michigan State faces a daunting road test against No. 25 USC on Saturday, with an 11 p.m. EST kickoff marking its first road and ranked opponent of the season. The Spartans enter shorthanded, as key injuries at wide receiver, running back, and offensive line threaten to test the team’s depth. While veterans and emerging playmakers aim to fill the void, the loss of redshirt junior lineman Luka Vincic for the season and the uncertain status of skill players like Nick Marsh and Makhi Frazier loom large. USC, also navigating injuries, presents one of the nation’s most explosive offenses, putting pressure on MSU to adapt quickly in its Big Ten opener.
In MSU's Big Ten season opener, the Spartans fly 2000 miles to take on No. 25 USC after dark. This game provides headlines - duo of electric quarterbacks, the two historic programs, a pair of undefeated teams battling in a historic venue - but all that really matters to MSU is the chance at a program-defining victory against a top 25 team.
Against it's FCS opponent Youngstown State, Michigan State football routed the Penguins 41-24.
Michigan State overcame an early score from Youngstown State to secure a 41-24 win Saturday at Spartan Stadium. The Spartans leaned on quarterback Aidan Chiles and a deep receiving corps to pull away, but the victory was tempered by injuries to key players, including Nick Marsh and Makhi Frazier. MSU will look to regroup before a primetime road matchup against Southern California.