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FOOTBALL

USC’s dominance on third down drives Spartans to loss

Tyler Gaylord
September 21, 2025

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.

FOOTBALL

Injuries limit MSU’s abilities in 45-31 loss to No. 25 USC

Kaspar Haehnle
September 21, 2025

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.

SPORTS

The woman behind MSU football's docuseries "This is State"

Audrey Dayton
September 18, 2025

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.

FOOTBALL

Marsh headlines MSU injury concerns vs. No. 25 USC

Tyler Gaylord
September 18, 2025

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.

FOOTBALL

MSU football seeks chance at upset against No. 25 USC

Kaspar Haehnle
September 18, 2025

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.

FOOTBALL

Michigan State football survives upset scare, beating Youngstown State 41-24

Tyler Gaylord
September 13, 2025

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.

FOOTBALL

Alante Brown willing to step up wherever Spartans need him

Tyler Gaylord
September 11, 2025

Alante Brown’s journey to Michigan State has been anything but conventional. After initially committing to MSU in 2019, reclassing and spending time at Nebraska, Brown finally arrived in East Lansing in 2023. Injuries and a deep receiver room have kept him from a starting role, but he has embraced a new impact on special teams as a kick returner and gunner. Brown’s resilience and team-first mentality have shaped a six-year college football journey defined by adaptability, perseverance, and an unwavering pursuit of his NFL dreams.

FOOTBALL

Michigan State football claims multiple Big Ten weekly awards after Week 2 victory

Tyler Gaylord
September 8, 2025

Michigan State secured a thrilling 42-40 double-overtime victory over Boston College, highlighted by standout performances from junior quarterback Aidan Chiles and junior linebacker Jordan Hall. Both players earned Big Ten weekly honors, with Chiles named Co-Offensive Player of the Week and Hall earning Defensive Player of the Week. Chiles accounted for five touchdowns and 270 yards total, including a game-tying rushing touchdown and throwing the game-winning 2-point conversion, while Hall recorded a career-high 15 tackles and a key forced fumble, helping the defense hold Boston College to just two field goals in the second half. Their performances, marked by skill, toughness, and leadership, exemplify why both serve as team captains in a player-led locker room. The Spartans now turn their attention to Saturday’s home matchup against Youngstown State, aiming to start 3-0 for the second consecutive season.