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Lansing hosts return of Great Lakes Classic foosball tournament

Nandini Jaithalia
October 7, 2025

More than 200 players gathered in Lansing for the Great Lakes Classic Foosball Championships, hosted by Foosball Clubs USA, which promotes the game in schools to build confidence and community among youth. Top U.S. player Muñoz and longtime veteran Mike Weyrowske reflected on foosball’s personal and cultural impact, with organizers hopeful the sport will continue to inspire and even change lives.

FOOTBALL

MSU receives decommitment from four-star wide receiver Tyren Wortham

Tyler Gaylord
October 6, 2025

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.

FOOTBALL

Spartans gear up for test against Nebraska’s rising star quarterback

Kaspar Haehnle
October 2, 2025

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..

FOOTBALL

Redshirt freshman Rustin Young fills key role on MSU offensive line

Tyler Gaylord
October 1, 2025

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.

FOOTBALL

The blueprint behind Aidan Chiles’ transformation from 2024 to 2025

Tyler Gaylord
September 25, 2025

Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles entered 2025 with questions swirling after an up-and-down debut season in East Lansing. A year ago, he threw 11 interceptions and struggled with consistency, but through four games this fall he has led the Spartans to a 3-1 start with 868 yards passing, nine touchdowns and just one interception. Beyond the stat sheet, Chiles’ improved pocket presence and decision-making have transformed MSU’s offense, which has nearly doubled its scoring output from 2024. With his playmaking instincts intact and his efficiency on the rise, Chiles is emerging as the leader of a unit poised for more growth as Big Ten play continues.