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CLOUDY VISION: Milivojevic, Michigan State fight back but fall short
Alessio Milivojevic shows promise in loss versus Illinois, but fact remains: Spartans aren't good enough.
Michigan State storms back but falls, 38-37 in overtime to Illinois
Despite a big second half comeback for the Spartans to force overtime, the Illini leave with the win.
Week 6 Final Availability Report: LB Jordan Hall Available for Illinois vs. Michigan State
Linebacker Jordan Hall missed Week 5 vs. Wisconsin, but is now available for Week 6 against Illinois. Fellow linebacker Caleb Wheatland is out versus the Illini. Read the full availability report here.
Michigan State Football: One question and one answer heading into Illinois
With MSU hitting a low point in the season, there are plenty more questions stacking up than answers in Week 6.
Bartholomae pledges immediate football investment, sets top-third funding standard
MSU's AD outlined his priorities Wednesday, expanding on the approach he described in our September interview
Michigan State gets kickoff time announced for Northwestern game
The Spartans will host the Wildcats for a noon start on Peacock.
Fitzgerald: ‘We got our ass kicked’ after Michigan State’s 31–3 loss at Wisconsin
The Spartans’ coach pointed to physical mismatches, missed opportunities, and defensive breakdowns against plays Michigan State had practiced
Bad Betting Advice, Week 5: Into the Wild
Michigan State ventures into Madison to face Wisconsin, while Dr. Green and White offers a field guide to surviving the wild Week 5 betting landscape.
Against All Odds, Week 4: Stop Me if You Think You’ve Heard This One Before
Another familiar Michigan State loss leaves Dr. Green and White in a melancholy mood as he reviews the Week 4 betting results and updates the Big Ten and national college football picture.
Michigan State starting running back Cam Edwards will miss remainder of 2026 season
This is a big blow for the Spartans. Read more details here.
SHEEHAN: Michigan State’s loss to Nebraska was a nightmare – and the injuries could make it worse
The officiating had an outsized impact on the result as well
STOCK REPORT: Where are the Spartans trending after their 31-13 loss to Nebraska
While there are plenty of concerns for MSU, there were also a few bright spots in the Nebraska loss
'We’re not fine right now, but we’re going to be fine’: Fitzgerald confronts MSU’s mistakes after Nebraska loss
Three turnovers, six sacks, costly penalties, and a series of squandered opportunities leave Michigan State 2-2 after a 31-13 loss
Nebraska handles shorthanded Michigan State squad, 31-13
Michigan State loses to Nebraska at home by a final score of 31-13. Read the full recap.
Preview: Michigan State opens Big Ten play with a massive opportunity at home versus Nebraska
Saturday kicks off Michigan State's Big Ten slate as the Spartans host a 3-0 Nebraska team in a game that could kickstart their 2026 season.
Week 3 Michigan State vs. Notre Dame: One question and one answer
From line-of-scrimmage play to quarterback Cam Fancher's impact — a question and an answer from MSU's loss in South Bend.
Bad Betting Advice, Week 4: High Fructose
Dr. Green and White serves up a sweet preview of Michigan State-Nebraska, along with computer-projected Week 4 upsets, spread picks, and point-total bets.
STOCK REPORT: Risers and fallers from Michigan State's 27-10 road loss to Notre Dame
Michigan State suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday versus Notre Dame - whose stock is rising and whose is falling?
Jordan Hall's 13 tackles told only part of his story at Notre Dame
MSU's captain played through an arm injury, steadied his quarterback after a turnover, and showed why Pat Fitzgerald considers him indispensable
Against All Odds, 2026 Week 3: Glasses in Various Stages of Fullness
Michigan State showed signs of progress at Notre Dame, while Dr. Green and White reviews Week 3 betting results and updates the Spartans’ Big Ten, bowl, and playoff odds.
Bad Betting Advice, Week 3: Four Leaf Clover
Dr. Green and White previews Michigan State’s long-shot visit to Notre Dame and uses computer projections to identify the best Week 3 upsets, spread picks, and point-total bets.
Against All Odds, Week 2: Rise
Things are looking up in East Lansing, thanks to Michigan State’s dominant second half against Eastern Michigan. Dr. Green and White reviews Week 2 betting results and updates his Big Ten and national projections.
Recruit Reactions: Michigan State hosts first group of game-day visitors during 35-7 win over Eastern Michigan
Several 2027 MSU commits and prospects from future classes provide their thoughts on the game-day experience in East Lansing.
Film Room: Michigan State's 2026 season-opening win over Toledo
Breaking down the tape from the Spartans' Week 1 victory over the Rockets
Bad Betting Advice, Week 1: Brand New Day
Dr. Green and White previews Michigan State-Toledo, breaks down the biggest Week 1 games, and identifies the best upset, spread, and point-total bets.
INSIDER: What Dan Bartholomae learned in his first 48 hours at Michigan State – and what he intends to change
Michigan State’s new athletic director offered an early look at the priorities, relationships, and leadership philosophy that will shape his tenure
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 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.
Michigan State earns commitment from rising 2027 three-star EDGE Lawrence Kanneh
Kanneh was identified early as a priority for MSU's staff. Learn more here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michigan State adds East Grand Rapids offensive lineman Cole Bertke as PWO
Michigan State continues to add to its 2026 roster with preferred walk-ons. More on Bertke 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.
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.
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.
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 gets a commitment from Notre Dame wide receiver KK Smith
Smith will have two years of eligibility remaining to play for the Spartans
Against All Odds, Week 14: The Turkey Illusion
This week's results provide several examples as to the fallacy of inductive reasoning