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Why Michigan State’s ability to forget their mistakes won them the game at Rutgers

The Spartans stayed steady through errors, responded, and let discipline (not panic) decide the outcome

01/30/26 By Michael Davis

A Big Ten Gut Check: MSU’s captains carry Spartans past Rutgers

The Spartans’ four captains carried the load in an overtime win that tested composure and resolve

01/28/26 By Michael Leek

Tom Izzo On MSU's Overtime Win Over Rutgers: 'We’ve got to learn from this game'

MSU trailed by 12-points at its largest margin on Tuesday. The Spartans clawed their way back to earn an overtime opportunity, coming away with another Big Ten win and improving to an overall record of 19-2 and 9-1 Big Ten.

01/28/26 By Kyle E. Hiner

MSU has rarely been tested late, so surviving a hostile road environment on an off night matters

After winning recent games in blowout fashion, the Spartans showed they had what it took to win a tight one on the road

01/28/26 By Patrick Plunkett

Football

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Michigan State releases 2026 football schedule

The Spartans 2026 Big Ten schedule features five home games and four road games.

01/27/26 By Kevin Knight

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.

01/24/26 By Ryan O'Bleness

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.

01/27/26 By Ryan O'Bleness

Breaking down Michigan State’s 2026 football season ticket and parking changes

Why some seats got cheaper, others got more expensive, and what it reveals about MSU’s priorities

01/25/26 By David Harns

Men's Basketball

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Why Michigan State’s ability to forget their mistakes won them the game at Rutgers

The Spartans stayed steady through errors, responded, and let discipline (not panic) decide the outcome

01/30/26 By Michael Davis

A Big Ten Gut Check: MSU’s captains carry Spartans past Rutgers

The Spartans’ four captains carried the load in an overtime win that tested composure and resolve

01/28/26 By Michael Leek

Tom Izzo On MSU's Overtime Win Over Rutgers: 'We’ve got to learn from this game'

01/28/26 By Kyle E. Hiner

MSU has rarely been tested late, so surviving a hostile road environment on an off night matters

After winning recent games in blowout fashion, the Spartans showed they had what it took to win a tight one on the road

01/28/26 By Patrick Plunkett

Hockey

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Michigan State grinds out home sweep of Minnesota, keeps rolling in Big Ten play

No. 2 MSU completes its first regulation home sweep of the Gophers since 2019 and moves within one point of the Big Ten lead

01/25/26 By Spartans Illustrated Staff

MSU Hockey Perspectives: On-ice victories, off-ice loss - and playing through it

After a series sweep at Wisconsin, the Spartan hockey program was hit with tragic news Monday.

01/23/26 By Jeremy Dewar

INSIDER: Here's how MSU Hockey can three-peat as Big Ten champs

The season isn’t nearly as far gone as it might feel in the moment

01/14/26 By Jeremy Dewar

MSU Hockey Preview: Back to Full Strength at Ohio State

With all their players back from the World Junior Championship, the Spartan hockey team travels to Columbus, Ohio to start the Big Ten stretch run

01/09/26 By Jeremy Dewar

Recruiting

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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.

01/27/26 By Ryan O'Bleness

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.

01/24/26 By Ryan O'Bleness

Red Cedar Radar, Print Edition: Michigan State news, notes and intel

The latest news, notes and scoops on Michigan State Athletics.

01/23/26 By Ryan O'Bleness/Spartans Illustrated Staff

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.

01/19/26 By Ryan O'Bleness

Dr. Green and White

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Michigan State surges and Purdue tumbles as the Big Ten race marches on.

A new favorite has emerged in the Big Ten race but the Spartans are poised for even greater achievements

01/25/26 By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)

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.

01/19/26 By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)

Michigan State and Big Ten Basketball Odds and Stats Tracker

This is your one-stop shop for all the data that you never knew you needed to understand the Big Ten race and MSU's place in it.

01/28/26 By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)

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.

01/13/26 By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)

Film Room

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Film Room: Breaking down Nick Sheridan's offense

Some initial thoughts on what Sheridan's offense might bring to MSU

12/26/25 By Chase Glasser

Film Room: Boston College vs. Michigan State

The ins and outs of a critical, much needed win for the Spartans over the Eagles in double overtime.

09/09/25 By Chase Glasser

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Why Michigan State’s ability to forget their mistakes won them the game at Rutgers

A Big Ten Gut Check: MSU’s captains carry Spartans past Rutgers

Tom Izzo On MSU's Overtime Win Over Rutgers: 'We’ve got to learn from this game'

MSU has rarely been tested late, so surviving a hostile road environment on an off night matters

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Football

Michigan State releases 2026 football schedule

Ohio RB Savior Owens becomes Pat Fitzgerald's first 2027 commit at Michigan State

Recruit Reactions: Michigan State makes presence known during Pat Fitzgerald's first junior day

Breaking down Michigan State’s 2026 football season ticket and parking changes

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Men's Basketball

Why Michigan State’s ability to forget their mistakes won them the game at Rutgers

A Big Ten Gut Check: MSU’s captains carry Spartans past Rutgers

Tom Izzo On MSU's Overtime Win Over Rutgers: 'We’ve got to learn from this game'

MSU has rarely been tested late, so surviving a hostile road environment on an off night matters

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Hockey

Michigan State grinds out home sweep of Minnesota, keeps rolling in Big Ten play

MSU Hockey Perspectives: On-ice victories, off-ice loss - and playing through it

INSIDER: Here's how MSU Hockey can three-peat as Big Ten champs

MSU Hockey Preview: Back to Full Strength at Ohio State

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Recruiting

Recruit Reactions: Michigan State makes presence known during Pat Fitzgerald's first junior day

Ohio RB Savior Owens becomes Pat Fitzgerald's first 2027 commit at Michigan State

Red Cedar Radar, Print Edition: Michigan State news, notes and intel

Michigan State gets commitment from Northern Arizona transfer punter Alex Weeks

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Dr. Green and White

Michigan State surges and Purdue tumbles as the Big Ten race marches on.

Big Ten and MSU basketball odds update: breaking down the Spartans' path to a Big Ten title

Michigan State and Big Ten Basketball Odds and Stats Tracker

Do the Michigan State Spartans have the profile of a champion? The data say yes.

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Film Room

Film Room: Breaking down Nick Sheridan's offense

Film Room: Boston College vs. Michigan State

A Big Ten Gut Check: MSU’s captains carry Spartans past Rutgers

Tom Izzo On MSU's Overtime Win Over Rutgers: 'We’ve got to learn from this game'

MSU has rarely been tested late, so surviving a hostile road environment on an off night matters

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Why Michigan State’s ability to forget their mistakes won them the game at Rutgers

A Big Ten Gut Check: MSU’s captains carry Spartans past Rutgers

Tom Izzo On MSU's Overtime Win Over Rutgers: 'We’ve got to learn from this game'

MSU has rarely been tested late, so surviving a hostile road environment on an off night matters

Read More Articles From Spartans Illustrated

Football

Michigan State releases 2026 football schedule

Ohio RB Savior Owens becomes Pat Fitzgerald's first 2027 commit at Michigan State

Recruit Reactions: Michigan State makes presence known during Pat Fitzgerald's first junior day

Breaking down Michigan State’s 2026 football season ticket and parking changes

Read More Articles From Spartans Illustrated

Men's Basketball

Why Michigan State’s ability to forget their mistakes won them the game at Rutgers

A Big Ten Gut Check: MSU’s captains carry Spartans past Rutgers

Tom Izzo On MSU's Overtime Win Over Rutgers: 'We’ve got to learn from this game'

MSU has rarely been tested late, so surviving a hostile road environment on an off night matters

Read More Articles From Spartans Illustrated

Hockey

Michigan State grinds out home sweep of Minnesota, keeps rolling in Big Ten play

MSU Hockey Perspectives: On-ice victories, off-ice loss - and playing through it

INSIDER: Here's how MSU Hockey can three-peat as Big Ten champs

MSU Hockey Preview: Back to Full Strength at Ohio State

Read More Articles From Spartans Illustrated

Recruiting

Recruit Reactions: Michigan State makes presence known during Pat Fitzgerald's first junior day

Ohio RB Savior Owens becomes Pat Fitzgerald's first 2027 commit at Michigan State

Red Cedar Radar, Print Edition: Michigan State news, notes and intel

Michigan State gets commitment from Northern Arizona transfer punter Alex Weeks

Read More Articles From Spartans Illustrated

Dr. Green and White

Michigan State surges and Purdue tumbles as the Big Ten race marches on.

Big Ten and MSU basketball odds update: breaking down the Spartans' path to a Big Ten title

Michigan State and Big Ten Basketball Odds and Stats Tracker

Do the Michigan State Spartans have the profile of a champion? The data say yes.

Read More Articles From Spartans Illustrated

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