FOOTBALL
Football beat writers predict wins for MSU football over Ohio State
Football beat writers Robert Bondy and Geoff Preston predict wins for MSU over Ohio State on Saturday.
SPORTS
Students and residents gather at the MSU Union to watch ESPN's "First Take" broadcast live
Students, alumni and locals lined up at the MSU Union as early as 5:30 a.m. Friday morning to get up close for the live taping of ESPN First Take. This was the show’s first road taping on a college campus.
FOOTBALL
MSU football's Saturday matchup against Ohio State will define season
Win, and the sky’s the limit for MSU. Lose, and all of the preseason goals and aspirations are thrown out the window.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball will welcome Minnesota and Wisconsin this weekend at Jenison
The women’s volleyball team will face two polar opposite opponents this weekend, who are also trending in two different directions.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Women's soccer will return several key pieces in 2015
MSU is losing six players to graduation this year, but with some key pieces returning next fall, the Spartans should have an opportunity to compete in the Big Ten. Redshirt junior defender Mary Kathryn Fiebernitz has been a major contributor throughout her Spartan career, and she was recently named a second team All-Big Ten selection. She scored four goals this past season and anchored the MSU defense. “It’s definitely an honor to be named to that team,” Fiebernitz said.
BASKETBALL
MSU athletics receives $3 million endowment towards retaining football defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi, improvements for men's basketball program
As part of the Empower Extraordinary campaign for MSU, Alumni Peter and Joan Secchia have made a significant leadership gift to help ensure the ongoing success of MSU Athletics.
SPORTS
Field hockey fails to take advantage of late opportunities, falls to Penn State in opening round of Big Ten Tournament, 1-0
No. 19 MSU field hockey (10-9, 4-4 Big Ten) failed to extend its season Thursday afternoon, losing to No. 5 Penn State in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament in a 1-0 shutout.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU women's volleyball faces both youth, experience this weekend against Big Ten foes
The women’s volleyball team will face two polar opposite opponents this weekend, who are also trending in two different directions.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer defeats Indiana in regular season finale
The No. 19-ranked mens soccer team (10-4-4 overall, 4-2-2 Big Ten) defeated the No. 2-ranked Indiana Hoosiers (11-3-4 overall, 3-3-2 Big Ten) 3-2 Wednesday night in what was the team's final regular season game this year.
SPORTS
Leah O'Connor, Walt Drenth bring home Big Ten honors days after winning women's cross country Big Ten championship
After the women’s cross country team took first at the Big Ten Championships last weekend, redshirt senior Leah O’Connor and head coach Walt Drenth were recognized by the Big Ten for Athlete of the Year and Coach of the Year honors on Wednesday.priceless.”
FOOTBALL
Ohio State defensive end Joey Bosa will challenge MSU football's top-ranked offensive line
It's not often that the big guys up front get the glory in football, but for For No.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Women's soccer ultimately fell short of regular season goals
MSU women’s soccer had a roller coaster year and when the ride was finally over, the Spartans came up short of their goals. MSU’s season was defined by streaks, as the team started the year with six straight victories.
SPORTS
Penn State will provide ample challenge for field hockey in opening round of Big Ten Tournament
With the regular season now officially over for No. 19 MSU field hockey (10-8, 4-4 Big Ten), the focus shifts to the Big Ten Tournament starting on Thursday in Ann Arbor.
FOOTBALL
Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett could be more of a challenge for MSU than Braxton Miller, according to Taiwan Jones
When No. 8 MSU (7-1 overall, 4-0 Big Ten) started the season, they thought when they played No. 13 Ohio State (7-1 overall, 4-0 Big Ten) it would be for the east division championship, and they would have to go through sophomore sensation quarterback Braxton Miller. Miller went down with an injury before the season, but according to junior linebacker Taiwan Jones, freshman starter J.T. Barrett may present a larger problem than Miller. “I feel like with this offense, Barrett works better in this offense,” Jones said. “I feel like he has a better arm, he’s a way better quarterback than Braxton.” Barrett has thrown for 1,856 yards with 23 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season. Jones said the offense under Barrett is not very different schematically with Barrett running it. “They tried to make it a little simpler for Barrett at the beginning, but he’s picking it up a lot more now,” he said. “Guys had to step up, so it’s a little different but it’s the same thing we’ve been seeing the last three years we’ve been playing them.” Jones said while Miller is the more mobile quarterback, Barrett fits OSU head coach Urban Meyer’s offense like Tim Tebow did when Meyer was down at Florida. “As an athlete I feel like Miller was better,” he said. “But to fit in that offense I think he fits like Tebow did in Florida. He controls the game better.”
BASEBALL
MSU releases 2014-15 baseball schedule
MSU baseball released its 2015 season schedule on Monday, which includes 56 games.
ICE HOCKEY
Junior hockey goaltender Jake Hildebrand announced Big Ten First Star of the Week
On Tuesday, MSU junior hockey goaltender Jake Hildebrand was announced the Big Ten First Star of the Week — the fifth time in his collegiate career.
MEN'S SOCCER
Indiana could decide Big Ten Tournament seeding for men's soccer on Wednesday
The No. 19-ranked mens soccer team (9-4-4 overall, 3-2-2 Big Ten) is preparing to play the No.
FOOTBALL
Iron Man
For all of his career, senior defensive end Marcus Rush has lived in the shadows of the guy opposite of him. Whether it be five star All-American recruit William Gholston or NFL first round projection junior defensive end Shilique Calhoun, Rush has always flew under the radar earning the title “silent but deadly” by one teammate. Regardless of not receiving as much attention from national and local media as his teammates, Rush has built a resume at MSU that some would consider untouchable.
BASKETBALL
Despite lopsided win, Izzo disappointed with MSU's defensive performance against The Master's College on Monday
Despite holding The Master’s College to 29 percent shooting from the field, head coach Tom Izzo was not pleased with his team’s defense on Monday night.
FOOTBALL
Dantonio and Meyer both agree — MSU-Ohio State rivalry isn't yet noteworthy
In East Lansing, no one needs to ask who the main rival of No. 7 MSU (7-1 overall, 4-0 Big Ten) is. Michigan is the clear rival, and the same thing can be said about MSU’s opponent this week in No. 13 Ohio State (7-1 overall, 4-0 Big Ten), as the Buckeyes have a hatred as old as time for Michigan.