MEN'S BASKETBALL
Spartans look west as they look to bolster their offense
No, 12 MSU will head west to play Washington and Oregon starting this Saturday with a match-up against the Huskies.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU women’s basketball grinds out 73-71 win over No. 24 Nebraska
Michigan State survived a thrilling late-game showdown with No. 24 Nebraska, edging the Cornhuskers 73-71 to secure a program-best 17-1 start. Junior guard Rashunda Jones and sophomore forward Juliann Woodard delivered clutch free throws in the final seconds, while senior guard Jalyn Brown made two critical defensive stops and hit a game-tying 3-pointer to keep the Spartans in control. Despite struggling from beyond the arc, MSU found ways to win, highlighting depth, resilience, and the advantage of playing at home under head coach Robyn Fralick’s dominant 35-4 record at the Breslin Center. The victory sets the stage for a road test Sunday against No. 11 Iowa in Iowa City.
ICE HOCKEY
No. 4 MSU hockey set for rebound at Wisconsin
After getting swept last November, No. 4 MSU hockey is set for a road contest against No. 2 Wisconsin. The series is set for Thursday, Jan. 15 at 9 p.m. EST and Friday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. EST. Thursday’s contest will be streamed on Big Ten Network. Both sides' offensive leaders remain the same, although both teams have grown throughout the last months. MSU looks to be the best version of itself, as in any competition.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Career night for Fears powers MSU to win over Indiana
Jeremy Fears scored a career-high 23 points in MSU's domination of Indiana, proving he can be the next great Spartan point guard.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU men's basketball dominates Indiana 81-60 in a late game showing
Michigan State men's basketball dominated Indiana 81-60 in a game that saw the Spartans play physical, play tough, play cool and collected in the face of a Hoosier team that could not keep up.
ICE HOCKEY
Porter Martone earns Big Ten Second Star of the Week
No. 4 MSU hockey's Porter Martone was recognized by the Big Ten, earning Second Star of the Week for his weekend performance. Martone posted the best scoring in the conference with five points (3-2--5). He leads the team in goals with 14, ranking second in scoring (14-11--25). This is Martone’s second Big Ten honor of the season, as he was named Third Star on Nov. 18, 2025, following MSU’s sweep of Notre Dame.
SPORTS
MSU Field Hockey coach Helen Knull resigns after 15 seasons
Michigan State Field Hockey head coach Helen Knull has resigned after 15 seasons in charge. She departs the program with more than 100 wins and a commendable academic standard for her athletes.
ICE HOCKEY
No. 2 MSU hockey splits series with Ohio State
No. 2 MSU hockey resumed conference play on the road against Ohio State. On Friday night, the Spartans earned a 6-2 victory following a quick 4-0 lead in the first period. However, MSU lacked the same grit and execution the following night, falling 2-1 in a performance beneath the team’s standard.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Late surge lifts MSU past Northwestern 76–66
MSU battled, battled, and battled more until a pair of Spartan veterans took it into their own hands and provided a spark in MSU's 76-66 win against Northwestern.
COMMENTARY
OPINION: MSU found progress under strain in messy win over Northwestern
The Spartans were out of sorts against Northwestern but recovered in time, a skill that has eluded them in its two losses.
ICE HOCKEY
No. 2 MSU hockey set for Ohio State road series
No. 2 Michigan State hockey will resume conference play against Ohio State, on the road. The series is set for Jan. 9, 6:30 p.m. EST and Jan. 10, 5 p.m. EST on Big Ten Plus. MSU enters the series 14-4-0 overall with a 5-3-0 record in the Big Ten. The Spartans are 9-0 on the road (away and neutral sites), coming off a three-game win streak. Forwards Ryker Lee, Porter Martone, Eric Nilson and Shane Vansaghi are expected to return to the lineup after competing in World Juniors, an international ice hockey competition.
ICE HOCKEY
No. 3 MSU hockey beats USNTDP 4-2 in exhibition
No. 3 MSU hockey hosted the United States National Team Development Program Under-18s in an exhibition matchup and skated to a 4-2 victory.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey stays busy ahead of exhibition before Big Ten play resumes
From international competition to tournament titles, there’s been plenty to keep a Spartan hockey fan busy. No. 3 Michigan State hockey earned its second-straight Great Lakes Invitational title, and will return to Munn Ice Arena for an exhibition game, hosting the United States National Team Development Program (USNTDP) on Sunday, Jan. 4, at 4 p.m. EST. Additionally, four MSU forwards have been competing in the IIHF World Junior Championships, representing their respective countries.
FOOTBALL
Alabama’s Nick Sheridan announced as MSU offensive coordinator
Michigan State has its answer at offensive coordinator. The Spartans are hiring Alabama co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Nick Sheridan, a move that signals a fresh start for an offense that has struggled since its 11-2 season in 2021. With Big Ten experience, deep ties to the state of Michigan and a track record of quarterback development, Sheridan arrives in East Lansing as one of the most significant hires of Pat Fitzgerald’s early tenure.
ICE HOCKEY
Four MSU hockey players competing in World Juniors
Four members of the No. 3 Michigan State hockey team are competing in the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in Minnesota, joined by future Spartan defenseman Chase Reid. Freshmen Ryker Lee, Porter Martone and Eric Nilson, along with sophomore Shane Vansaghi, earned spots on final World Juniors rosters, while Reid was named to Team USA. The tournament runs from Dec. 26 through Jan. 5 in St. Paul and Minneapolis, with all games broadcast on NHL Network.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU grinds out 79-70 win against Oakland in physical matchup
In Saturday's 79-70 victory over Oakland, Michigan State men's basketball was caught in a physical game where the Grizzlies front court and back court played. It was a game that put MSU’s grit and grind to the test.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU dominates Toledo, but problems still persist
While Michigan State mens basketball dominated Toledo 92-69 on Tuesday, problems such as missed layups and turnovers still limited the team from being at its best.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MSU slides past Toledo in tricky 92-69 win
MSU showed its offensive potential in a dominating first half, but slowed in the second before beating Toledo 92-69.
FOOTBALL
MSU quarterback Aidan Chiles plans to enter transfer portal
With the departure of Jonathan Smith and the hiring of new Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald, junior quarterback Aidan Chiles has announced his intention to enter the transfer portal.
FOOTBALL
Former MSU All-American Max Bullough expected to return to East Lansing
Max Bullough, a former Michigan State All-American and the eldest member of one of the program’s most storied football families, is expected to return to East Lansing — this time as a coach. After climbing the coaching ranks at Cincinnati, Alabama and Notre Dame, Bullough has been hired as MSU’s linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator on Pat Fitzgerald’s inaugural staff. His return adds both pedigree and familiarity to a rebuilding Spartan program, reconnecting MSU with a name that has shaped its identity for generations.