The Spartans took an early lead and battled back after the Hawkeyes tied the match, ultimately dominating the decisive fifth set to secure a 3-2 victory. This win showcased their resilience and strong teamwork, giving Michigan State a key boost in the standings.
Michigan State’s promising 3-0 start has unraveled after a 38-13 homecoming loss to UCLA dropped the Spartans to 3-3 and intensified pressure on head coach Jonathan Smith. Following two competitive defeats that showed signs of progress, MSU collapsed against the Bruins in front of a restless home crowd. Questionable play-calling, defensive breakdowns and offensive inconsistency fueled the blowout, leaving fans frustrated and Smith searching for answers as the team prepares for a critical matchup at No. 7 Indiana.
Michigan State struggled with execution on both sides of the ball, leading to a 38-13 loss to UCLA. Offensive inefficiency and defensive breakdowns allowed the Bruins to take control early and never look back.
Michigan State hockey rebounded against New Hampshire, splitting its opening series after recording a 2-0 shutout victory due to sharper puck control and execution. The night served as a stepping stone for the youthful team.
The Spartans battled it out in Ann Arbor to defeat Michigan 1-0, spurred on by a large MSU fan contingent. The result brings MSU to second in the Big Ten.
Michigan State hockey welcomed in the New Hampshire Wildcats for its first official game of the season, but fell short 4-3 after a last-second goal.
Kennedy Bell, whose father Myron played football at MSU then enjoyed a career in the NFL for eight years, was named to the inaugural MAC Hermann Trophy mid-season watchlist. Bell has played a large role in the MSU women's soccer team's current success.
In the sport of football, the offensive line holds some of the most important duties on the field: protecting the quarterback and opening gaps for the running backs. This season, Michigan State football and its offensive line has struggled in fulfilling these important duties. Now facing a statistically weak defense in UCLA, the Spartans try to fix their movement struggles.
Four-star wide receiver Tyren Wortham has decommitted from Michigan State, reopening his recruitment just days after the Spartans’ 38-27 loss to Nebraska. Wortham, the No. 40 receiver in the 2026 class and MSU’s top commit, had been verbally committed since June. His decision highlights growing recruiting concerns amid the team’s recent struggles, as other programs pursue top targets like linebacker Braylon Hodge. In today’s college football landscape, winning remains the key to retaining talent—something MSU hopes to get back to soon.
MSU women's soccer tied 1-1 with Ohio State, extending their undefeated streak in the Big Ten.
MSU women's soccer is back in the rankings at No. 16 with Noelle Henning winning Big Ten Freshman of the Week and Emerson Sargeant winning Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week.
Michigan State’s defense delivered its best pass-rushing performance of the season, sacking Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola five times to keep the game within reach. But offensive struggles, including Aidan Chiles’ 9-for-23 passing line, proved too much to overcome as the Spartans fell 38-27 on the road.
In a back and forth game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Nebraska Cornhuskers, special team blunders and offensive struggles helped Nebraska push past the Spartans 38-27.
A tradition famous to Michigan State, the 2025 Izzone Campout on Friday night marked the start of a new season of Basketball at MSU.
With a roster full of new players, the Michigan State hockey team faced an exhibition test against the Windsor Lancers. The Spartans took a 4-0 victory in front of a packed crowd for their return to Munn.
MSU men's soccer lost 2-1 handing Penn State their first Big Ten win of the season. A game that came down to execution saw Penn State be more clincial with their chances getting them a win despite MSU being the far better side.
Reshirt senior goalkeeper Zac Kelly and freshman midfielder Peter Soudan earned Big Ten accolades for MSU men's soccer after back-to-back top 5 ranked wins in the same week for the first time in program history.
In the sea of red where the sold out Nebraska football crowd promises stimulating energy, the Spartans take on a sophomore quarterback by the name of Dylan Raiola, a confident and NFL-caliber player that could give MSU some fits defensively. To stop Raiola and his Cornhusker squad, the Spartans must play better defense, which means tackle, generate pressure, communicate, cover, play attack coverage, win one-on-one’s and have success in the small details..
On Wednesday, Oct. 1. four-star wing Julius Avent announced his verbal commitment to MSU on social media. 6-foot-8 220-pound Avent is nationally ranked as the No. 78 player overall and the No. 13 power forward.
When redshirt sophomore Stanton Ramil left Michigan State’s Sept. 20 matchup against USC with an injury, redshirt freshman Rustin Young was thrust into the spotlight. The little-known offensive lineman played 51 of 60 snaps, more than his entire career to that point, and held his own against a Trojan pass rush averaging nearly five sacks per game. Once a four-star recruit from Hawaii who followed head coach Jonathan Smith from Oregon State, Young now finds himself in line for a bigger role as the Spartans battle mounting injuries on the offensive line. With Nebraska’s less disruptive pass rush on deck, Saturday could mark Young’s first career start — and an opportunity to solidify himself as a key piece of MSU’s future.