FOOTBALL
Miller Time
MSU fell 17-16, and dropped its Big Ten season opener at home before 76,705 fans.
FOOTBALL
Spartans unable to complete upset, fall to No. 14 Ohio State 17-16
The No. 20 MSU football team was unable to pull off an upset as it fell to No. 14 Ohio State, 17-16 in its Big Ten season opener.
FOOTBALL
No. 20 MSU football team trails No. 14 Ohio State 7-3 at halftime
At halftime of the No. 20 MSU football team’s Big Ten opener against No. 14 Ohio State, the Spartans find themselves trailing the Buckeyes 7-3.
SPORTS
Hollis, wife make $1M donation for academics, stadium upgrades
MSU athletics director Mark Hollis and his wife Nancy Hollis donated $1 million to the university for the purpose of an academic scholarship endowment, improvements to Spartan Stadium and arts programming at the newly constructed Eli and Edythe Broad Art Musem and the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, MSU announced Saturday.
SOCCER
Despite inconsistent performance, women's soccer defeats Nebraska 2-1
Although the MSU women’s soccer team came away with a 2-1 victory against Nebraska on Friday afternoon, head coach Tom Saxton had just one word to describe the Spartans play – inconsistent.
SPORTS
Barker leads way with two goals as MSU defeats Indiana 3-0
Much of the talk surrounding the No. 22 MSU field hockey team during the past week has been centered on rebounding after a pair of tough losses. And after taking down Indiana, 3-0, on Friday at Ralph Young Field, it appears the short slump is over.
FOOTBALL
Braxton Miller vs. Le'Veon Bell
With the Big Ten’s struggles in nonconference play, it seems the conference’s chances at producing a Heisman Trophy winner are slim. However, two rising stars shine through as the Big Ten’s best chance for a Heisman candidate — Ohio State’s Braxton Miller and MSU’s Le’Veon Bell.
SOCCER
Team focuses on winning Big Ten season opener at home
The MSU men’s soccer (3-5-1) prepares to test its skills in the Big Ten as conference play opens up this weekend with a game against Northwestern (6-1-2).
VOLLEYBALL
Spartans to meet Iowa on road
After dropping a match Wednesday against No. 6 Nebraska, the No. 24 volleyball team looks to earn a much-needed Big Ten win against Iowa.
SPORTS
Field hockey prepares to make comeback
After tripping up and losing two games to No. 11 Iowa and No. 21 Duke last weekend, the MSU field hockey team looks to get back on their feet against Indiana.
FOOTBALL
Breaking down pivotal MSU vs. Ohio State matchup
Le’Veon Bell has been the Spartans’ offensive workhorse, punishing opposing defenses for the second-most rushing yards in the country. The junior running back and his productive offensive line will have their hands full with an Ohio State front seven that’s holding opponents to an average of less than four yards per carry.
SOCCER
Spartans gear up for battle with Nebraska
The MSU women’s soccer team (7-3-1, 1-2-0 Big Ten) looks to regain some early season confidence when they take on Nebraska at 4 p.m. this Friday at DeMartin Stadium at Old College Field.
FOOTBALL
Meyer readies Buckeyes for ‘rivalry game’
As Urban Meyer addressed his first game against a Big Ten opponent during his weekly press conference, the conversation inevitably turned back to where his team stands during an unusual season. In Meyer’s first season as head coach in Columbus, Ohio, he’s working to overcome penalties sanctioned against Ohio State for NCAA violations, which include ineligibility for postseason play or a conference championship this season.
SOCCER
Spartans aiming to rebound after tough Big Ten losses
After a winless road trip, the MSU women’s soccer team (7-3-1, 1-2-0 Big Ten) comes home feeling down but definitely not out of it — at least not yet.
SPORTS
Field hockey hosts mix of Big Ten, nonconference games
For many fall sports programs, the team follows a familiar routine. First on the schedule is nonconference games, then in-conference play to determine positioning and regional merit and finally, if the team is successful enough, they get to play in the postseason.
SPORTS
Spartans kick off season with dual meet against Wisconsin
The MSU swimming and diving team kicks off their season at 5 p.m. this Friday at the IM Sports-West pool with a duel meet against Wisconsin.
VOLLEYBALL
The Road to 500
To some coaches, approaching a milestone is something to thrive for. To MSU volleyball head coach Cathy George, however, talking about the journey to her 500th win is just another topic to roll her eyes at.
SOCCER
Column: Coaching tweak sparks creativity in MSU’s offense
Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Thankfully, the MSU men’s soccer team (3-5-1) made a few changes in its offense before reaching a level of insanity, playing with two forwards instead of one for the first time all season in its 2-1 win over Western Michigan on Friday.
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FOOTBALL
Dantonio calls for patience, confidence in passing game
With the first game of the Big Ten season looming Saturday, head coach Mark Dantonio held his weekly press conference Tuesday morning to discuss moving forward from No. 20 MSU’s (3-1 overall, 0-0 Big Ten) surprisingly flat 23-7 victory against underdog Eastern Michigan.
VOLLEYBALL
Volleyball heads south for matchup with No. 6 Nebraska
When the MSU volleyball team heads south to play No. 6 Nebraska, they will be facing one of their toughest challenges yet.