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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.

Michigan State gets kickoff time announced for Northwestern game
The Spartans will host the Wildcats for a noon start on Peacock.

Michigan State defeated, 31-3, at Wisconsin
Michigan State dropped its first Big Ten road game of the season and third-straight game on the year in a visit to Wisconsin.
2026-27 Michigan State Hockey Primer
The 2026-2027 season begins Friday, Oct. 2, with the Spartans playing host to top 15 team Boston College for an exhibition. Here is a primer to get ready for the season!
Tom Izzo is eager to see if promising summer development translates into on court success
Tom Izzo has an idea of the kind of team he has, but upcoming exhibitions will begin to reveal his team's growth over the summer.

Michigan State men's basketball earns a commitment from 2027 four-star center Jaydn Jenkins
The Michigan State men's basketball program continues its strong momentum on the recruiting trail. Read more about Jenkins here.

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.
Michigan State men's basketball 2026-2027 schedule released
Spartan fans can pencil in the full schedule for men's basketball now.
Michigan State women's basketball 2026-2027 schedule released
Spartan fans can pencil in the 2026-27 schedule for Robyn Fralick's squad.

Bad Betting Advice, 2026 Week 2: Take Two
Dr. Green and White previews Michigan State-Eastern Michigan and uses computer projections to direct you to the best Week 2 upsets, spread picks, and point-total bets

2026 College Football Preview by the Numbers, Part 3: Big Ten Odds and Strength of Schedule
A data-driven breakdown of Big Ten schedule strength, projected win totals, and the teams most likely to contend in 2026.

2026 College Football Preview by the Numbers: Part 1 — What 2025 Taught Us
Dr. Green and White uses math, statistics, and preseason projections to look back at 2025 and identify what it may tell us about the 2026 college football season.

Michigan State Men's Basketball announces series against Tennessee
The Spartans will face the Volunteers in a home-and-home series starting with a trip to Knoxville in 2026 with a matchup in East Lansing to follow in 2027-2028.

Michigan State Men's and Women's Basketball will face Gonzaga in 2026 Acrisure Series
The Spartans will play a double-header featuring the men's and women's teams taking on the Bulldogs on Dec. 19 in California.

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 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.

Michigan State 2027 official visits tracker
Which class of 2027 prospects are scheduling visits with Michigan State? Stay up to date here.

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.

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 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.

Michigan State's path to a Final Four, by the numbers
Dr. Green and White provides a deep dive into the numbers to identify the potential opportunities and pitfalls in the East Regional of the NCAA Tournament

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

Michigan State hockey bounces back with a win over New Hampshire
The Spartans demonstrated their ability to make adjustments and compete in their second game of the series versus the Wildcats.

