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Jon Palumbo named Michigan State's interim athletic director
MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz has named Palumbo as interim athletic director following the impending departure of J. Batt. More here.
Why Michigan State? Spartans explain what still sets Tom Izzo's program apart
During Moneyball ProAm, Michigan State's newcomers and returning players pointed to the same reasons they chose – and continue to choose – the Spartans in the NIL era
MSU Men's Basketball finalizes Arkansas matchup, announces exhibition home-and-home series with Marquette
Michigan State continues to fill its 2026-2027 schedule with quality opponents.
President Kevin Guskiewicz will remain at Michigan State
Guskiewicz was announced as Clemson University's 16th president on May 27, 2026, but has had a change of heart and will stay at MSU.
Spartan duo get their shot: Jaxon Kohler and Carson Cooper sign NBA contracts
Utah and Memphis offer Jaxon Kolher and Carson Cooper their NBA opportunities
2027 three-star Detroit safety/athlete Don Spillers III commits to Michigan State
Spillers, a coveted target, is expected to play safety for the Spartans, but he is versatile. More details here.
Michigan State earns pivotal commitment from 2027 four-star OL Caleb Johnson
Johnson immediately becomes MSU’s highest-rated pledge. Read more here.
Michigan State adds former Harding University and Winona State EDGE Aidan Boehle
MSU bolsters its 2026 roster with the addition of Division II transfer EDGE Aidan Boehle. Learn more here.
Michigan State Women's Basketball releases 2026-2027 Big Ten opponent pairings
The Spartans conference home and away slate has been released by the Big Ten office with exact dates to be announced later.
Future Spartan duo help lead USA Basketball to FIBA U18 AmeriCup title game appearance
Incoming freshmen Ethan Taylor and Jasiah Jervis help lead Team USA in FIBA U18 AmeriCup.
Michigan State goes into Texas to earn commitment from 2027 WR Zach Forbish
Forbish’s commitment continues a successful weekend on the recruiting trail for the Spartans.
2027 three-star Colorado tight end Ryan Pankey commits to Michigan State
MSU continues to build recruiting momentum following official visits. Learn more about Pankey.
2027 three-star Illinois linebacker Henry Sakalas commits to Michigan State
MSU earns its ninth overall 2027 commitment and second pledge from an official visitor.
Michigan State 2027 official visits tracker
Which class of 2027 prospects are scheduling visits with Michigan State? Stay up to date here.
Priority three-star linebacker Matthew Brady commits to Michigan State
MSU continues its momentum on the recruiting trail following the first weekend of official visits. More on Brady.
Recruit Reactions: Early intel after Michigan State's first weekend of official visits
MSU hosted more than a dozen recruits during its first weekend of official visits (May 29-May 31). Read thoughts from several prospects.
Jeremy Fears Jr. withdraws from NBA Draft and will return to Michigan State for 2026-27 season
MSU's All-American point guard will return to East Lansing for his redshirt junior campaign, as the Spartans look to make a run during the 2026-2027 season.
Michigan State releases Big Ten home and away opponents for 2026-2027 season
The Spartans will face three teams both home and away with the remaining opponents split as just once on the schedule in either East Lansing or on the road.
Michigan State moves 2026 season opener versus Toledo to Friday, Sept. 4, will play Oregon on Friday, Nov. 20
MSU continues the tradition of opening its football season during the Friday of Labor Day weekend. Meanwhile, senior night versus Oregon will be on a Friday.
MSU Football Schedule: Notre Dame kickoff time set for 2026, future series with Oklahoma State and Cincinnati announced
Michigan State will battle Notre Dame in primetime. The Spartans also have a 2027 matchup with Duquesne, and future home-and-home series with the Cowboys and Bearcats.
Tom Izzo Retrospective, Part Three: Advanced NCAA Tournament Performance Metrics
There are several advanced ways to measure NCAA Tournament performance, especially relative to expectation
Tom Izzo Retrospective, Part Two: Upsets and Two-Day Preps
When in comes to March Madness, quantitatively, how does Izzo's performance stand up?
2027 three-star Ohio EDGE Jack Schuler commits to Michigan State
Schuler is the seventh 2027 commit for MSU thus far. Learn more about him here.
Tom Izzo Retrospective, Part One: Big Ten and NCAA tournament dominance
After 31 seasons, let's look back at exactly how dominant Izzo has been during his tenure
Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley selected in round six of 2026 NFL Draft by Baltimore Ravens
Michigan State's All-American punter is the second Spartan to be drafted in 2026
Michigan State center Matt Gulbin selected by Washington Commanders in sixth round of 2026 NFL Draft
MSU center and team captain Matt Gulbin is headed to the NFL after being drafted by the Washington as the No. 209 overall pick. Read more.
Michigan State gets commitment from coveted 2027 Chicago four-star DL Ohimai Ozolua
Ozolua is a big priority target for MSU head coach Pat Fitzgerald and defensive line coach Winston DeLattiboudere III. Read more here.
Michigan State's Divine Ugochukwu enters transfer portal ahead of deadline
Ugochukwu, who is coming off a foot injury, is the only Spartan to enter the portal.
Reset and Rebuild: Nick Tabacca’s path to MSU and his vision for the Spartans’ O-line
After a year away from college football, Nick Tabacca is back, now at Michigan State, ready to rebuild the Spartans’ offensive line.
Jackson State transfer and Detroit native Jameel Gardner Jr. commits to Michigan State
The former Cass Tech standout previously played for Jackson State and Kent State. Learn more about Gardner.
MSU defensive line coach Winston DeLattiboudere III's journey to coaching almost never began
Michigan State DL coach Winston DeLattiboudere III did not want to coach, at first. Now he is one of the most energetic coaches on every staff he works for.
From Bison to Spartan: How a father's influence shaped Trent Fraley's path to Michigan State
Michigan State center transfer Trent Fraley speaks on his upbringing in football, his journey through the FCS and why he transferred to MSU for his final season.
Michigan State DT Derrick Simmons looking to make an impact in year two
In his second year at Michigan State, and now under a mostly new coaching staff, Simmons looks to ascend as a redshirt freshman.
At Home in East Lansing: Michigan State football DC Joe Rossi continues to build trust, leadership and growth
MSU football defensive coordinator Joe Rossi is all in, and revamping the defensive tradition for Spartan football is his number one priority.
Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. declares for 2026 NBA Draft, maintains college eligibility
MSU's All-American point guard will test the NBA Draft waters, but will have the option to return to college. More here.
Michigan State Men's Basketball: 2026 offseason outlook ahead of the transfer portal opening
MSU's season-ending loss to UConn exposed key flaws, but with a motivated Tom Izzo and a talented roster expected back, the Spartans enter the offseason with championship-level expectations.
Michigan State earns commitment from 2027 three-star safety Ty'ire Clark
The New Jersey DB pledged to the Spartans while he was on a spring visit. He breaks down his decision.
Tom Izzo is already planning for his next NCAA Tournament run with Michigan State
Just minutes after falling to UConn in the Sweet 16, Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo outlined his plans for next season and beyond.
The next wave at Michigan State is already taking shape
Scott, Ward, and Glenn used a season of challenges, mentorship, and internal growth to prepare for what comes next
Michigan State's Jeremy Fears and Coen Carr frustrated with first half, say MSU 'can't flip a switch' after getting down like that
Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. and Coen Carr address media following the loss to UConn in the Sweet 16.
Reactions: Michigan State hosts long list of recruiting visitors over the weekend
As MSU continues to progress through the early parts of spring practices, things are heating up on the recruiting trail.
No. 5 seed Michigan State loses to No. 4 seed Oklahoma in Norman, 77-71
The MSU women's basketball team had a valiant effort against OU, but fell short. Full recap here.
Awaiting Judgement: MSU Hockey looks ahead to its ultimate test
Michigan State enters the NCAA tournament a No. 1 seed, but the anxiety caused from past seasons is hard to ignore.
Recruits love the energy and coaching during Michigan State's spring practice
Michigan State hosted a large number of prospects to open spring ball. Read their reactions here.
Michigan State gets commitment from 2027 in-state three-star OT Jack Carlson
Carlson, a Brighton, Michigan standout offensive lineman, is MSU's fourth commit in the 2027 class.
Ohio 2027 three-star QB Eli Stumpf commits to Michigan State
Michigan State has a pledge from its preferred quarterback in the 2027 class. More here.
Dr. Green and White helps you fill out your bracket, 2026 edition: part one, methodology and bracket overview
Early signs point to another quiet opening round.
Michigan State is set to host more than 80 prospects during 2026 spring football practices
Which high school recruits will be in East Lansing this spring? Read our running list here.
Michigan State Women's Basketball earns No. 5 seed in Sacramento Region, will face No. 12 Colorado State
The Spartans are set to make their third-straight NCAA Tournament appearance.
Red Cedar Radar, Print Edition: Michigan State news, notes and intel
Latest: MSU football hires Riley Lees as director of football strategy/special assistant to the head coach.
Breaking down the remaining Big Ten Tournament scenarios
The Big Ten Tournament is right around the corner. Find out how all the remaining games will impact the final bracket
Michigan State Women's Basketball: Multiple Spartans earn Big Ten honors
Grace VanSlooten and Kennedy Blair received All-Big Ten second-team honors, while Rashunda Jones earned a spot on the All-Defensive team. Emma Shumate was also honored.
After a strong swing through the state of Indiana, March beckons for Michigan State basketball
The Spartans can no longer win a Big Ten regular season title, but wins over Purdue and Indiana have MSU well positioned
Best and worse case scenarios for Michigan State basketball down the stretch
Dr. Green and White breaks down all the possible Big Ten endgame scenarios and how they translate to Big Ten and NCAA Tournament seeding
Where does Michigan State go from here after the humbling loss at Wisconsin?
The Big Ten title is now essentially out of reach, but a deep March run is still possible IF the Spartans can get their mojo back on defense.
Michigan State baseball opens 2026 season with a series win over No. 8 Louisville
The Spartans made an early statement by taking two out of three games over the top-10-ranked Cardinals.
Michigan State receives PWO commitment from 2026 QB Peyton Babbitt
Peyton Babbitt commits to MSU as a preferred walk-on after a long high school football journey.
2026 in-state DB Darelle Cochran commits to Michigan State as PWO
The Spartans add a preferred walk-on defensive back from Ferndale. More on Cochran here.
2026 Detroit Catholic Central RB Cedric Williams Jr. commits to Michigan State as PWO
Michigan State is adding a productive in-state running back to its roster. More on Williams.
Michigan State signs 2026 four-star wide receiver Samson Gash
Gash originally committed to MSU in June, but didn't sign during the early period. Now he is officially a Spartan. More here.
Michigan State gets commitment from Detroit Catholic Central PWO DB Luca Genrich
MSU brings in Genrich as a preferred walk-on for the 2026 season. He helped lead the Shamrocks to a Division 1 state championship in 2025.
Following the loss to Michigan, the Spartans' path to a repeat has narrowed
Michigan State is now a longshot to repeat as Big Ten Champions, but a path to glory still exists as long as Izzo can right the ship quickly
Recruit Reactions: Michigan State brings in strong group of visitors for second junior day weekend
MSU hosted several prospects in East Lansing ahead of recruiting dead period.
Ascending 2027 in-state OL Grant Adloff commits to Michigan State
MSU gets its second class of 2027 commit under Pat Fitzgerald. More details on Adloff.
Recruit Reactions: Michigan State makes presence known during Pat Fitzgerald's first junior day
Michigan State hosted a large number of prospects in East Lansing on Jan. 23 and Jan. 24. Several recruits discuss the experience here.
Ohio RB Savior Owens becomes Pat Fitzgerald's first 2027 commit at Michigan State
Michigan State has earned its first commitment in the 2027 class. More on Owens here.
Big Ten and MSU basketball odds update: breaking down the Spartans' path to a Big Ten title
A deep dive into the remainder of the Big Ten season reveals potential paths to glory for each of the five remaining contenders, including MSU.
Michigan State gets commitment from Northern Arizona transfer punter Alex Weeks
LeVar Woods and Michigan State continue to add to bolster the special teams units. Rad more on Weeks here.
Michigan State receives commitment from Oregon transfer long snapper Nick Duzansky
MSU is in need of another long snapper following multiple departures in the transfer portal. More on Duzansky here.
All-Big Ten Nebraska transfer return specialist and running back Kenneth Williams commits to Michigan State
Williams appeared primarily as a return specialist in 2024 and 2025 for the Cornhuskers, tying a school record with a kickoff return for a touchdown last fall.
Do the Michigan State Spartans have the profile of a champion? The data say yes.
Michigan State may currently be a longshot to repeat as Big Ten basketball champions, but the Spartans have the profile to potentially win it all.
Michigan State gets commitment from North Carolina State linebacker Kenny Soares Jr.
Pat Fitzgerald brings one of his former players at Northwestern to MSU. More on Soares here.
Illinois transfer DL Eli Coenen commits to Michigan State
Michigan State is adding help to its defensive line. More on Coenen here.
Michigan State football adds All-MAC Buffalo transfer linebacker Dion Crawford to defense
Crawford has played in 35 career games and was a 2024 third-team All-MAC selection. He will have one year of eligibility remaining with the Spartans.
Michigan State basketball "four factors" analysis at the midway point
A deep dive into the "four factors of basketball success" can provide insight into MSU's position in the Big Ten race.
Michigan State gets a commitment from Notre Dame wide receiver KK Smith
Smith will have two years of eligibility remaining to play for the Spartans
Michigan State gets commitment from Albany linebacker Cam Stodghill
MSU continues to add to its defense in the transfer portal. More on Stodghill, a defensive back turned linebacker, here.
Toledo transfer defensive tackle Carlos Hazelwood commits to Michigan State
Michigan State adds much-needed help in the interior of the defensive line. More on Hazelwood here.
Michigan State receives commitment from Western Kentucky transfer RB Marvis Parrish
Former WKU running back Marvis Parrish committed to Michigan State on Jan. 7 after his official visit last weekend. Parrish has three years of eligibility remaining. More here.
Michigan State gets commitment from Weber State transfer DE Keahnist Thompson
Weber State transfer Keahnist Thompson has committed to MSU as a veteran defensive end with one year of eligibility left to play. More here.
MSU Hockey defeats Ferris State 5-2, faces Michigan Tech in GLI Championship
The shorthanded Spartans rode a fast start to hold off a scrappy Bulldogs team on Sunday to advance to the GLI Championship on Monday.
GLI Semifinal Preview: No. 3 Michigan State Hockey takes on Ferris State
The No.3 Michigan State hockey team takes on Ferris State in Grand Rapids. We breakdown the matchup here.
How the 2026 Big Ten Shapes Up, Part I: Michigan State and Strength of Schedule
Join us for an analytical deep dive into the overall Big Ten race and strength of schedule for the 2025-26 season
Thanksgiving Grade Report: Michigan State Hockey review and looking ahead
Just over one-third through the 2025-2026 regular season, what are the trends on display for MSU Hockey as it hosts Colgate for an out-of-conference series.
Top-10 Matchup Again: No. 1 Michigan State Hockey hosts No. 7 Wisconsin
After a respite from a top-10 games, the Michigan State hockey team matches up again with a ranked foe, hosting the No. 7 Wisconsin Badgers.
Hockey Preview: No. 1 Michigan State at Notre Dame
After sweeping No. 3 Penn State, Michigan State hockey travels to South Bend for a Big Ten tilt with Notre Dame