BASKETBALL
Jaxon Kohler embraces “psycho” mentality for senior year
Ahead of the new season, Jaxon Kohler said he'll be embracing his psycho mentality in the paint for his final season at MSU.
NEWS
MSU hosts Big Ten meet amid NCAA roster limit shift
Michigan State Cross Country will host the Big Ten Championship this Friday, as new NCAA roster limits — introduced after a June revenue-sharing settlement — reduce team sizes from 81 to 49 athletes. Despite the changes, head coach Lisa Breznau remains focused on developing local talent and maintaining the team’s strong culture. Excited to host the meet in East Lansing for the first time as head coach, Breznau said both teams are ready to compete and embrace the evolving college sports landscape.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey's Tommi Männistö earns Big Ten Star of the Week
MSU hockey player Tommi Männistö earned the Big Ten's First Star of the Week following a five-point weekend performance that contributed to a sweep of the Northern Michigan Wildcats.
WOMEN'S SOCCER
MSU women's soccer secures No. 2 seed in final game of regular season
The Spartans downed the Huskers with one goal from Emerson Sargeant enough to earn not only the victory, but the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten Tournament. This result caps off a relatively successful regular season for MSU, with another shot at glory in the post-season.
MEN'S SOCCER
MSU men’s soccer loses in final non conference matchup
MSU men's soccer continued it's home stand at DeMartin stadium in a special senior day game where they were defeated 2-0 by Kansas City in their final non conference game of the season. Seven seniors were celebrated after the game for everything they have given to the program.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey shows improvement in sweep of Northern Michigan
No. 1 MSU hockey swept Northern Michigan 4-0 and 6-2, showing consistent signs of the team's growing identity and room for improvement.
FOOTBALL
Controversial offside call defines 118th MSU–Michigan matchup
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.
FOOTBALL
MSU offense struggles in 31-20 loss to rival Michigan
Against its ranked rival - the Michigan Wolverines - Michigan State football and its offense couldn't execute, leading to a 31-20 loss.
NEWS
Carl Banks keeps the Michigan rivalry spirit alive
Banks was a standout linebacker for Michigan State during all four years of his college career, eventually earning the third overall pick in the 1984 NFL draft by the New York Giants.
NEWS
MSU holds off Bowling Green 75-66 in exhibition tune up
Michigan State overcame a scrappy effort from Bowling Green to earn a 75-66 win in its exhibition opener Friday night. Three Spartans scored in double figures, led by Carr’s 17 points, while Jaxon Kohler added 15 points and 10 rebounds.
FOOTBALL
MSU football seeks season-changing victory against rival Michigan
The Paul Bunyan rivalry returns this Saturday at Spartan Stadium as Michigan State and Michigan go head-to-head in its 118th meeting. The Spartans defense will attempt to limit the Wolverines rushing attack while the Spartans offense looks to win the ground game themselves.
ICE HOCKEY
No. 1 MSU hockey heads north to take on Northern Michigan
Newly ranked No. 1 Michigan State hockey will face Northern Michigan on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25, looking to continue to grow as a team.
FOOTBALL
Passion fuels MSU football’s fight against No. 25 Michigan
Michigan State football seeks to return the Paul Bunyan Trophy back to East Lansing this Saturday against its more fierce rival in the Michigan Wolverines. To ensure the Spartans hold passion for a passionate game, MSU head coach Jonathan Smith has brought ex-players and alumni into the facility to speak to his team in attempts to spread knowledge and history of what this game means, while also supplying resources and tips on what to expect.
FOOTBALL
MSU football looks to be unforgettable against Michigan
Michigan State looks to snap a near four-year drought against Michigan when the rivals meet Saturday night at Spartan Stadium. With head coach Jonathan Smith seeking his first ranked win and alumni stressing the rivalry’s importance, the Spartans hope to deliver an “unforgettable” performance and bring Paul Bunyan back to East Lansing.
NEWS
MSU men’s soccer ties UCLA in goalless match
MSU men's soccer returned home from a two-game road trip to face off against UCLA for just the second time in program history. The Spartans will remain without a win in the month of October, and have now failed to score in three consecutive games, as they are forced to settle for a 0-0 draw.
FOOTBALL
Stretches of unanswered points characterize the Jonathan Smith era of MSU football
Under Jonathan Smith, Michigan State is supposed to be rebuilding — but the losses have become alarmingly familiar. Over the past two seasons, the Spartans have repeatedly started strong before unraveling in waves of unanswered points, turning competitive moments into blowouts. From ranked opponents like Ohio State and Oregon to unranked foes such as UCLA and Rutgers, the pattern has been the same: defensive lapses, fading urgency, and an offense that eventually disappears. As MSU continues its search for identity in year two, the question isn’t whether it can win — it’s whether it can compete.
ICE HOCKEY
MSU hockey finds identity in two-game sweep of Boston University
No. 3 Michigan State hockey swept No. 1 Boston University, highlighting crucial aspects of the identity that the Spartans are trying to build as a young team.
FOOTBALL
MSU shows no answer towards Indiana’s impressive offense in 38-13 loss
Against No. 3 Indiana, Michigan State football couldn't handle a Hoosier offense that finished the game scoring on sic of its seven opportunities, playing pivotal in a 38-13 loss.
VOLLEYBALL
MSU volleyball falls to Nebraska in straight sets
Michigan State volleyball put up a fight but fell in straight sets to top-ranked Nebraska. Due to ill-timed serves and unforced attack and defense errors, Spartans were not able to recover throughout the three sets.
NEWS
MSU men’s soccer lose fourth Big Ten game at Wisconsin
MSU men's soccer finished off it's two game road trip with a 2-0 loss to Wisconsin. The Spartans suffer their fourth loss in Big Ten play and are still winless since their historic week where they took down two top 5 ranked teams in back to back games.