FOOTBALL
Sims left off depth chart for second straight week
For the second time in as many weeks, junior tight end Dion Sims has been left off MSU’s weekly depth chart.
FOOTBALL
Master & Apprentice
In the middle of fall camp, quarterbacks coach Dave Warner gave his junior quarterback a strong vote of confidence, predicting Andrew Maxwell would perform at the same level as graduated quarterback Kirk Cousins did in 2011.
SOCCER
Column: MSU in need of improvement in Big Ten play
If the MSU women’s soccer team (8-6-2, 2-5-1 Big Ten) wants to go on another road trip this season, it must perform under the pressure that will ensue this weekend.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball team connects with fans through community outreach
To young fans, the athletes of their favorite teams can be larger-than-life icons. To most people, the athletes who were watched and learned from were just regular people playing a game; they were the idols that fans hoped to meet one day.
SOCCER
Freshman goalie making impact felt for Spartans
A new face in a Spartan jersey is standing in front of the net at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field. Freshman goalie Zach Bennett of the MSU men’s soccer team (5-7-1) started the past three games for MSU, winning two and losing one.
BASKETBALL
Midnight Madness builds buzz for basketball season
As sparks flew, all the eyes in Breslin Center turned skyward Friday night at Midnight Madness as an Iron Man suit flew across the floor to help kick off the basketball season for both the men’s and women’s basketball teams.
ICE HOCKEY
Hockey swept by Golden Gophers
The No. 1/2-ranked Minnesota lived up to its ranking this weekend, sweeping MSU hockey (1-2-0) in a season-opening weekend.
VOLLEYBALL
Spartans stumble to winless weekend at home
The MSU volleyball team had a pair of games in Jenison Field House over the weekend, but not even the home crowd could push the Spartans to victory.
SOCCER
Women's soccer drops Indiana contest in double overtime
It was a tale of two halves as the MSU women’s soccer team (8-6-2 overall, 2-5-1 Big Ten) lost to Indiana (8-7-1, 3-5-0) in a thrilling double-overtime game.
SPORTS
After loss to Michigan, field hockey defeats Kent State 4-2
After a rough week of athletics, the No. 19 MSU field hockey team finally gave the Spartan faithful something to cheer about as the Spartans took home a 4-2 victory against Kent State on Sunday.
VOLLEYBALL
No. 25 MSU tripped up by No. 23 Illinois in five sets
The No. 25 MSU volleyball team came out storming, winning the first two sets against No. 23 Illinois, but mental and physical errors bogged down the Spartans, as they lost in five sets (25-18, 25-23, 22-25, 16-25, 8-15).
FOOTBALL
Column: MSU's season is on the brink
When he stood at the podium Tuesday for his weekly press conference, Mark Dantonio spoke about the importance of weathering the storm of what has become a cloudy season.
FOOTBALL
Spartans lead Iowa 10-3 at the end of rainy first half
For the first time since week two, the MSU football team (4-2 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) heads into the locker room with a halftime lead, up 10-3 on the visiting Hawkeyes (3-2, 1-0).
BASKETBALL
Midnight Madness provides excitement, anticipation for start of basketball season
There was buzz in the air at the Breslin Center as MSU Midnight Madness marked the official beginning of the college basketball season.
SPORTS
Field hockey squanders early lead, falls to Michigan 3-2 in overtime
The MSU field hockey team was looking to take down their rival Michigan on Friday, but it just wasn’t in the cards, as they lost 3-2 in overtime.
VOLLEYBALL
No. 25 Spartans tripped up by Wildcats, fall in four sets
The No. 25 MSU volleyball team was stunned by Northwestern on Friday, as they lost to the Wildcats in four sets (17-25, 25-19, 20-25, 22-25).
FOOTBALL
Holding Back The Hawkeyes
The MSU football team (4-2 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) is less than 48 hours from squaring off against Iowa (3-2, 1-0) in its Homecoming match. And at about 4 p.m. Saturday, win or lose, you can bet the Spartans already will have forgotten about the Hawkeyes and turned their attention to the next opponent: in-state rival No. 25 Michigan (3-2 overall, 1-0 Big Ten), who is looming just over the horizon. But not a second before.
FOOTBALL
Reviewing MSU's record before U-M rivalry game
In a defensive battle, the Spartans held the Buckeyes scoreless through almost the entire game before allowing a touchdown with 10 seconds remaining. The Spartans then had a bye week to prepare for Michigan on Oct. 15, 2011, when they beat the Wolverines, 28-14, at Spartan Stadium.
FOOTBALL
Homecoming game critical for Spartans’ season
When the MSU football team hits the field for its 97th homecoming game this weekend, there will be more on the line than the usual celebration of returning alumni.