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FINAL: No. 4 MSU loses first game of the year against No. 24 Akron, 4-1

Jonathan LeBlanc

September 28, 2017

The No. 4 Spartans lost their first game of the year, losing to No. 24 Akron, 4-1, making their record 7-1-1 on the season. Akron's Nate Shultz scored the first two goals for the Zips, which came in the first half. Those two goals was Shultz's first goals of the season. Nick Hinds had the third goal for the Zips, while Joao Moutinho had the fourth goal for Akron.

FOOTBALL

Dantonio looking for resiliency out of Spartans

Colton Wood

September 27, 2017

One day removed from MSU’s first loss of the season, head coach Mark Dantonio emphasized one word: resiliency.  After MSU’s infamous season last year, the Spartans turned to their youth to step up and play a vital role on the team in 2017.

FOOTBALL

With Big Ten season looming, accountability a key aspect for young Spartans

Souichi Terada

September 27, 2017

Everybody knew it coming into the season. Besides bouncing back from a 3-9 season, the talk surrounding this MSU team was simple — the Spartans are young, incredibly so.

SPORTS

Former Olympian Warren Druetzler dies at 88

Kara Keating

September 26, 2017

Three-time All American in cross country and Olympic Finalist Warren Druetzler died at the age of 88 last Thursday. 

SPORTS

Spartan Roundup: Volleyball knocks off No. 1 Minnesota and No. 3 Wisconsin

Jonathan LeBlanc

September 26, 2017

Volleyball beat two top five teams, Field Hockey won two close games over Miami (Oh) and Ohio State, here's everything else you missed over the weekend.

FOOTBALL

MSU football notebook: Josiah Scott named starting cornerback

Colton Wood

September 26, 2017

After a 38-18 loss to Notre Dame, head coach Mark Dantonio reviewed the loss and previewed the Spartans’ first conference game of the season this Saturday in Dantonio’s weekly press conference on Tuesday.

FOOTBALL

Kirk Gibson and friends raise $1.2 million for Parkinson's research

Jonathan LeBlanc

September 25, 2017

Before the highly anticipated MSU vs. Notre Dame game and before Spartan, Tiger and Dodger legend, Kirk Gibson, took his place among the "Ring of Honor" at Spartan Stadium, "Gibby and Friends vs. Parky" announced on Saturday afternoon they raised $1.2 million to fund research through MSU's College of Human Medicine into Parkinson’s disease. However, Gibson wanted to make sure he isn’t the only person that’s recognized.

FOOTBALL

LJ Scott's fumbling issues pop up again against Notre Dame

Colton Wood

September 24, 2017

Quarterback Brian Lewerke led a commanding drive to the 1-yard line on MSU’s first offensive possession of the season against Bowling Green. Junior running back LJ Scott would then fumble at the goal line, with the Falcons recovering the loose ball and preventing MSU from scoring on its first red zone appearance in 2017. 

FOOTBALL

Not just turnovers: Penalties, execution culprits in blowout loss

Souichi Terada

September 24, 2017

Looking solely at the stats, MSU didn’t have a bad night. The green and white outgained Notre Dame in total yards 496-355. The Spartans had the ball far longer than Irish, too, for about 34 minutes of the game compared to their foe’s 26.

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No. 6 MSU and No. 3 Maryland tie after fighting shot for shot

Jonathan LeBlanc

September 24, 2017

The No. 6 Spartans took on the No. 3 Maryland Terrapins Friday night under the lights at DeMartin Stadium in front of a energetic, record breaking 4,678 people in attendance, and came away with a 0-0 tie after playing two overtimes. This was the first tie for the Spartans season, making their record 7-0-1 on the season.

FOOTBALL

FINAL: Turnovers plague Spartans in blowout loss to Irish, 38-18

Souichi Terada

September 24, 2017

It didn’t take long for the Spartans to allow their first defensive touchdown of the year in a 38-18 loss.

FOOTBALL

Gameday info and what you need to know for MSU vs. Notre Dame

Colton Wood

September 23, 2017

After a bye last weekend, the Spartans are ready to get back onto the gridiron and take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday night.

VOLLEYBALL

Maddie Haggerty preps for match against sister tonight vs Wisconsin

Kara Keating

September 22, 2017

As MSU women’s volleyball gets ready to kick off their first Big Ten match this season on Friday, a pair of sisters get ready to watch their schools face off for the first time.   Redshirt junior outside hitter Maddie Haggerty and her sister sophomore outside hitter Molly Haggerty who plays Wisconsin will watch their schools compete against each for the first time in their collegiate careers.

FOOTBALL

MSU defense will be tasked with stopping a dynamic Notre Dame rush attack

Souichi Terada

September 22, 2017

All eyes will be on the defense come kickoff against Notre Dame.  It comes as no surprise, the unit has yet to allow a touchdown, despite the offense and special teams giving up their share. Cornerback Josiah Scott has been garnering some hype after PFF has rated him one of the best freshmen in the nation.

FOOTBALL

5 things to watch: MSU vs. Notre Dame

Colton Wood

September 22, 2017

MSU football comes out of its bye week 2-0 and eager to face rival Notre Dame Saturday night. With the Megaphone Trophy on

FOOTBALL

MSU ready for 'statement game' against Notre Dame

Colton Wood

September 22, 2017

Fresh off the bye week, the Spartans are 2-0 and will face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Saturday night with the Megaphone Trophy up for grabs. While MSU had its off week, the Irish defeated Boston College last Saturday 49-20 to improve to 2-1 on the season. 

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The Barone Bunch: How four brothers all ended up with MSU men's soccer

Jonathan LeBlanc

September 21, 2017

The Brady Bunch lived in a four bedroom, two bathroom house in Los Angeles for five seasons in the early 1970s. While the Barone family may not have seven fictional children and a major television network to show the ins-and-outs of their entire life, they do have four children that have all made it to one place: MSU soccer.

FOOTBALL

For the Bulloughs and the Allens, Notre Dame rivalry is a family affair

Colton Wood

September 21, 2017

To Byron Bullough and Brian Allen, MSU’s rivalry with Notre Dame is more than just a game. For them, it’s an opportunity to reflect upon their childhood and their roots. MSU will take on the Fighting Irish this Saturday under the lights on the national stage for the first time this season. It will be the last time these two foes will face each other in the regular season until 2026.

FOOTBALL

Ex-MSU football players waive preliminary exam

Stephen Olschanski

September 21, 2017

 The three former MSU football players accused of sexual assualting a woman on MSU’s campus in January, waived their preliminary examination Thursday morning, bounding the charges over to Ingham County Circuit Court, court documents reveal.

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TSN Podcast Episode Two: Talking MSU soccer

Jonathan LeBlanc

September 20, 2017

Listen in as State News sports editor Sam Metry and general assignment reporter Jon LeBlanc take a look into the No. 6 ranked MSU Soccer team as they prepare for a Big Ten Showdown against No. 3 Maryland this Friday.