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FOOTBALL

Alan Haller addresses MSU football head coaching search, appreciation of Spartan community in issued letter

Jacob Smith

October 2, 2023

The 2023 season has been quite the rollercoaster for the Michigan State Football team. Following the firing of Head Coach Mel Tucker for cause officially last Wednesday, a new identity is demanded by the Spartan faithful as the program attempts to restore the culture it once had before Tucker’s incident. Athletic Director Alan Haller issued a community letter on Monday to recognize the frustrations the MSU fan base has in addition to providing an update on Michigan State’s plan to conduct a head coaching search to fill the role. The Spartans are winless in the three games coached by interim head coach Harlon Barnett after Tucker was suspended back on Sept. 10.

VOLLEYBALL

Michigan State volleyball survives late run from Rutgers for a 3-1 victory

DeShawn Johnson

October 2, 2023

The Michigan State volleyball team moved on to 11-4 and 3-1 in the Big Ten after the team defended off a late run from the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

MEN'S SOCCER

MSU men’s soccer and Penn State battle to 0-0 draw

Archer Guanco

October 1, 2023

Men's soccer battles Penn State to a 0-0 draw in defensive stalemate.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

Early deficit and mistakes for MSU women's soccer leads to 3-1 loss against No. 4 Penn State

Thomas Cobb

October 1, 2023

MSU Women's Soccer could not climb out of an early deficit against No. 4 Penn State Sunday, falling 3-1.

FOOTBALL

Jonathan Kim creates kicking history with 58 yard field goal in loss to Iowa

Jacob Smith

October 1, 2023

The Michigan State Football team couldn’t hold onto their lead as they struggled to generate any momentum on offense in their 26-16 loss to Iowa Saturday night. Redshirt senior kicker Jonathan Kim produced one of the more consistent performances on the night for the Spartans, and was a big contributor to MSU's scoring. Kim was 3/4 on made field goals, including 1/1 on extra points.

FOOTBALL

FINAL: MSU Football falls to Iowa behind a sluggish offensive performance

Jacob Smith

October 1, 2023

In their first road test of the year, the Michigan State Football team couldn’t hold on as they were defeated by Iowa 23-16 in a sluggish offensive performance. MSU is now 0-3 in games coached by interim head coach Harlon Barnett as they drop to 0-2 in Big Ten play and 2-3 overall.

MEN'S SOCCER

Preview: Men's soccer prepares to close out Penn State doubleheader

Archer Guanco

September 29, 2023

The No. 12 ranked Spartans return to Big Ten action as they prepare to play host to Penn State to close out the Michigan State soccer doubleheader this Sunday, with the men’s kickoff set for 3 p.m..

FOOTBALL

Know Thy Enemy: MSU Football hits the road for the first time to battle Iowa

Jacob Smith

September 29, 2023

After a rough past two weeks, the Michigan State Football team will hit the road for the first time this season as they travel west to take on Iowa. This matchup will be a test for the Spartans to see if they can rebound from two straight losses. The game will kick off Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on NBC.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

MSU Women's Soccer defeats Maryland 5-0 in dominating fashion

Thomas Cobb

September 29, 2023

MSU's Women's Soccer Team moved to 8-2-2 on the season with a 5-0 handling of the Maryland Terrapins Thursday, Up next for the Spartans is No. 4 Penn State.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

'Great teams have great teammates': MSU women's basketball holds first practice of season

DeShawn Johnson

September 28, 2023

Michigan State women's basketball returns to practice for the 2023-2024 season. Head coach Robyn Fralick addressed the media before practice along with some players.

FOOTBALL

Preview: MSU football looking to end two game losing skid at Iowa

Nick Lundberg

September 28, 2023

Michigan State football has spent the first month of their season in East Lansing, but now, in week five, they are heading to Iowa City for their first game away from Spartan Stadium of 2023 and a chance to break their two game losing streak after starting out the season 2-0 in a primetime showdown with the 3-1 Iowa Hawkeyes.

ICE HOCKEY

Michigan State Hockey gears up for incoming season after eventful summer

Madilynn Warden

September 27, 2023

Michigan State hockey is set to kick off its upcoming season next weekend, and with that comes new variation of faces on the ice.

MEN'S SOCCER

Spartans remain undefeated after 88th minute equalizer

Archer Guanco

September 27, 2023

The Spartans remain undefeated as they battled to a 2-2 draw against Oakland University

MEN'S SOCCER

MSU Men’s Soccer jump to No. 13 in United Soccer Coaches ranking

Archer Guanco

September 26, 2023

The Men's Soccer team has risen to 13th in the United Soccer Coaches poll following Indiana victory.

WOMEN'S SOCCER

MSU women's soccer is climbing up the rankings after win over Wisconsin

DeShawn Johnson

September 26, 2023

The MSU Women's Soccer team has been officially ranked at No. 23 in the Top Drawers National Rankings.

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Depth apparent as MSU basketball begins practicing for 2023-2024 season

Nick Lundberg

September 26, 2023

Last season, Michigan State basketball lacked experienced bodies, especially in the front court. Now, with one of the most talented freshman classes the program has ever had, adding up with a couple of returning starters, the team is primed to have a double digit number of guys seeing extensive minutes on the hardwood.

FOOTBALL

‘It’s just 11 on 11’: MSU football preparing for first road game of 2023

Nick Lundberg

September 26, 2023

Michigan State football started out this season with four straight games in the friendly confines of Spartan Stadium. Now, in week five, they will get their first test away from home at Kinnick Stadium when they kick-off against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday evening.