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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

MSU's suffocating defense leads to dominating season opener victory

Tyler Gaylord
November 5, 2025

Michigan State women’s basketball opened its season with a record-setting performance, smothering Mercyhurst 125-39 behind a relentless full-court defense that forced 36 turnovers and produced 62 points off takeaways. Head coach Robyn Fralick’s squad showcased its trademark intensity from start to finish, highlighted by standout performances from freshman guard Amy Terrain and veterans Theryn Hallock and Grace VanSlooten. With the win, MSU not only set a program scoring record but also sent a clear message — this year’s team plans to defend and dominate.

FOOTBALL

Alessio Milivojevic shines in first start, MSU falls to Minnesota 23-20

Tyler Gaylord
November 2, 2025

Redshirt freshman quarterback Alessio Milivojevic delivered a breakout performance in his first career start, throwing for 301 yards and a touchdown to help Michigan State push Minnesota to overtime. Despite explosive second-half plays and a revived offense, the Spartans fell 23-20 on the road, extending their losing streak to six games as they enter a crucial bye week before facing Penn State.

FOOTBALL

Alessio Milivojevic’s play raises questions about QB battle

Tyler Gaylord
October 31, 2025

Despite seeing the field only in late-game situations, redshirt freshman quarterback Alessio Milivojevic has quietly made the most of his limited snaps. With four straight scoring drives to close games, his steady production is starting to turn heads — and spark conversation about whether Michigan State could soon have a quarterback battle on its hands.

FOOTBALL

Defensive coordinator Joe Rossi brings intensity to MSU sidelines

Kaspar Haehnle
October 30, 2025

With Michigan State football on a five game losing streak, it's searching for changes and answers. In the Spartans 31-20 loss to Michigan, it may have found a change that will lead to answers: defensive coordinator Joe Rossi moving from the coaches booth to the sideline. Against Minnesota this Saturday, Rossi will remain on the MSU sidelines to ignite intensity and know-how in his Spartan defense.

FOOTBALL

Controversial offside call defines 118th MSU–Michigan matchup

Tyler Gaylord
October 26, 2025

A late, controversial offsides call proved pivotal in Michigan’s 31–20 victory over Michigan State, negating a potential fumble recovery and swinging momentum in the Wolverines’ favor. The ruling not only shifted the scoreboard but also sidelined Spartans’ defensive captain Jordan Hall for the remainder of the quarter. MSU’s struggles with penalties compounded the impact, highlighting self-inflicted mistakes that kept the Spartans from capitalizing on key opportunities. For fans, the loss deepened the rivalry’s drama and left lingering “what-ifs” about what might have been.