FOOTBALL
Tale of two teams
One side produced a pair of touchdowns, a No. 1 play on “SportsCenter’s” top plays and nearly every celebratory cheer from the crowd of 71,214.
FOOTBALL
Maxwell must improve under pressure
These days, it’s difficult not to respect Andrew Maxwell. For more than a year, the senior quarterback has been hounded by fans and media with questions about the merit of his right arm, his decision making and the ineptitude of MSU’s offense. And each time, Maxwell has met criticism with consistently polite answers, often deflecting his personal pressure for the best interests of the team.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer opens up like football: Beating Western
The MSU men’s soccer team got the 2013 regular season underway in dominating fashion with a 4-0 win against Western Michigan on Sunday afternoon at DeMartin Stadium.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball takes home three wins at Va. Tech
Going into the Hokie Invitational at Virginia Tech this weekend, volleyball head coach Cathy George planned to dig deep into her bench. The plan was to see which players, particularly her freshmen, would be able to handle roles in the rotation this season.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Win, draw for MSU during weekend
After a well-earned tie against No. 21 San Diego State, the MSU women’s soccer team capped off the weekend victorious on the road against Dayton.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Women's soccer beats Dayton on road, 2-1
The MSU women’s soccer team won its first road game of the season Sunday afternoon against Dayton, 2-1.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball wins three at Virginia Tech
The MSU volleyball team (3-1) had a solid performance at the Hokie Invitational this weekend as they opened up their season at Virginia Tech.
FOOTBALL
Offense underwhelming in victory over WMU
“Over one, over all we will reign.” Neither team exactly reigned, as the above verse from Western Michigan’s fight song implies. But it did rain over all at Spartan Stadium — including a nearly hour-long weather delay — in MSU’s uninspiring 26-13 win against the visiting Broncos on Friday night in the 2013 season-opener.
FOOTBALL
Drummond, defense provide spark MSU needed
Much of the talk surrounding the MSU football team’s fall camp involved the need to make plays to come out on the right side in a game of inches.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Women's soccer plays No. 21 SDSU to a draw
Losing two starters last weekend to injury, MSU women’s soccer head coach Tom Saxton knew the team would be in for a tough match Friday evening against No. 21 San Diego State.
FOOTBALL
Offense struggles, but MSU tops Broncos
MSU kicked off its 2013 football season with a 26-13 win against visiting Western Michigan in a sloppy, rain-soaked contest under the lights at Spartan Stadium Friday night.
FOOTBALL
Spartans lead Western Michigan, 13-7, at halftime following weather delay
Once play resumed following a weather delay at approximately 10 p.m., it didn’t take long for Western Michigan to even the score before halftime. Bronco quarterback Tyler Van Tubbergen connected with receiver Keith Timmy for a 45-yard bomb down the sideline to the MSU 14-yard line.
FOOTBALL
Spartan Stadium in 2nd quarter weather delay, MSU leads 7-0 against Western Michigan
As expected, the MSU defense outperformed its offensive counterparts through the first quarter and some change during Friday’s season-opener against Western Michigan.
FOOTBALL
It's Showtime
When the lights go on in Spartan Stadium, fans have come to expect the MSU football team in primetime form.
FOOTBALL
Column: Fans sure to learn about MSU tonight
If you (somehow) miss whatever happens inside Spartan Stadium tonight, don’t feel bad.
FOOTBALL
Police talk game day crime, safety
As MSU football kicks off its season, East Lansing police are putting in extra effort to ensure students know how to stay safe and keep out of trouble.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Difficult weekend lies ahead for MSU
Off to a hot start early in the season, the MSU women’s soccer team will be in for a demanding weekend against tough non-conference teams.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball heads out east for Hokie Invitational
The MSU volleyball team will open its season today in Virginia, and will play against four teams in the Hokie Invitational, hosted by Virginia Tech University.
MEN'S SOCCER
Men's soccer season kicks off against Western Michigan
The MSU men’s soccer team gets the 2013 campaign underway against Western Michigan at 2 p.m. Sunday at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
Fountain of youth
When it comes to injuries and lack of veterans on a sports team, there’s not much a coach can do, and MSU women’s soccer head coach Tom Saxtondv is finding that out early this season.