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ANALYSIS: Less than six weeks until launch, Spartan Ventures is now hiring

The hiring push offers the clearest look yet at how Spartan Ventures plans to modernize fundraising, donor engagement, and revenue generation

05/20/26 | By David Harns

Michigan State blasts Purdue to open Big Ten Tournament behind Donovan, early offensive surge

Spartans jump out to 7-0 lead, ride dominant outing from Aidan Donovan into Wednesday matchup with Iowa in Omaha

05/20/26 | By Patrick Plunkett

ANALYSIS: At a contentious Sunday evening meeting, MSU's Board of Trustees exposed the depth of their divide

The Zoom meeting showed an MSU board fractured over ethics rules, trustee speech, and a major pay raise for President Kevin Guskiewicz

05/18/26 | By David Harns

MSU trustees to consider sweeping ethics code overhaul during special Sunday meeting

Proposed revisions would expand enforcement powers, tighten confidentiality rules, restrict public dissent, and create automatic sanctions for noncompliance

05/17/26 | By David Harns

Football

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ANALYSIS: Less than six weeks until launch, Spartan Ventures is now hiring

The hiring push offers the clearest look yet at how Spartan Ventures plans to modernize fundraising, donor engagement, and revenue generation

05/20/26 | By David Harns

MSU trustees to consider sweeping ethics code overhaul during special Sunday meeting

Proposed revisions would expand enforcement powers, tighten confidentiality rules, restrict public dissent, and create automatic sanctions for noncompliance

05/17/26 | By David Harns

ANALYSIS: Why the Nebraska NIL ruling may validate Michigan State’s approach

MSU's emphasis on building real commercial infrastructure looks increasingly valuable

05/12/26 | By David Harns

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.

05/08/26 | By Ryan O'Bleness

Men's Basketball

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ANALYSIS: Less than six weeks until launch, Spartan Ventures is now hiring

The hiring push offers the clearest look yet at how Spartan Ventures plans to modernize fundraising, donor engagement, and revenue generation

05/20/26 | By David Harns

MSU trustees to consider sweeping ethics code overhaul during special Sunday meeting

Proposed revisions would expand enforcement powers, tighten confidentiality rules, restrict public dissent, and create automatic sanctions for noncompliance

05/17/26 | By David Harns

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.

05/12/26 | By Kevin Knight

ANALYSIS: Why the Nebraska NIL ruling may validate Michigan State’s approach

MSU's emphasis on building real commercial infrastructure looks increasingly valuable

05/12/26 | By David Harns

Hockey

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Spartan Hockey earns big-time commitment from Ethan Belchetz

Belchetz is a projected first round pick in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft

05/12/26 | By Jeremy Dewar

MSU Hockey News Roundup: NHL signings, transfer portal and Team USA highlights MSU news

There's been a boat load of news from the Michigan State hockey program since its season ended

04/16/26 | By Jeremy Dewar

NCAA 1st Round Preview: No. 1 MSU vs No. 4 UConn

The Spartan hockey team looks to get over the hump in the NCAA Tournament

03/26/26 | By Jeremy Dewar

MSU Hockey has the talent, and the opportunity - now it has to prove this season can end differently

Favorable draw. Strong depth. Power play trending up. But none of it matters in a one-game format unless MSU controls possession and get the saves when it counts.

03/25/26 | By Jeremy Dewar and Matt Sheehan

Recruiting

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Michigan State 2027 official visits tracker

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

05/20/26 | By Ryan O'Bleness

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.

04/30/26 | By Ryan O'Bleness

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.

04/24/26 | By Ryan O'Bleness

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.

04/18/26 | By Ryan O'Bleness

Dr. Green and White

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Tom Izzo Retrospective, Part Three: Advanced NCAA Tournament Performance Metrics

There are several advanced ways to measure NCAA Tournament performance, especially relative to expectation

05/05/26 | By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)

Tom Izzo Retrospective, Part Two: Upsets and Two-Day Preps

When in comes to March Madness, quantitatively, how does Izzo's performance stand up?

05/01/26 | By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)

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

04/29/26 | By Paul Fanson (Dr. Green and White)

Join Me in Just Saying "No" to NCAA Tournament Expansion

There is no compelling reason to change the greatest sporting event of all time

10/09/25 | 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

Baseball

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Michigan State blasts Purdue to open Big Ten Tournament behind Donovan, early offensive surge

Spartans jump out to 7-0 lead, ride dominant outing from Aidan Donovan into Wednesday matchup with Iowa in Omaha

05/20/26 | By Patrick Plunkett

Spartans fall to Notre Dame after series win in Washington

The Spartans are trying to hold on to the last spot in the Big Ten Tournament in Omaha

04/23/26 | By Patrick Plunkett

Michigan State Baseball falls in series at Northwestern after exhibition win over the Lansing Lugnuts

The Spartans remain in search of traction as they approach the heart of conference play

04/07/26 | By Patrick Plunkett

MSU Baseball falls to 3-11 after Nebraska sweep

The Spartans head to Eastern Michigan Tuesday for their first game in Michigan

03/10/26 | By Patrick Plunkett

Women's Basketball

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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.

03/23/26 | By Luke Adams

Michigan State advances to the Round of 32 with win over Colorado State

The Spartans adapted, survived, and advanced

03/21/26 | By Luke Adams

Michigan State Women's Basketball is readying to make some noise in the NCAA Tournament

The Spartan program has continued it's steady rise under Robyn Fralick

03/16/26 | By Luke Adams

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.

03/16/26 | By Kevin Knight

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ANALYSIS: Less than six weeks until launch, Spartan Ventures is now hiring

Michigan State blasts Purdue to open Big Ten Tournament behind Donovan, early offensive surge

ANALYSIS: At a contentious Sunday evening meeting, MSU's Board of Trustees exposed the depth of their divide

MSU trustees to consider sweeping ethics code overhaul during special Sunday meeting

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ANALYSIS: Less than six weeks until launch, Spartan Ventures is now hiring

MSU trustees to consider sweeping ethics code overhaul during special Sunday meeting

ANALYSIS: Why the Nebraska NIL ruling may validate Michigan State’s approach

Michigan State moves 2026 season opener versus Toledo to Friday, Sept. 4, will play Oregon on Friday, Nov. 20

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Men's Basketball

ANALYSIS: Less than six weeks until launch, Spartan Ventures is now hiring

MSU trustees to consider sweeping ethics code overhaul during special Sunday meeting

Michigan State releases Big Ten home and away opponents for 2026-2027 season

ANALYSIS: Why the Nebraska NIL ruling may validate Michigan State’s approach

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Hockey

Spartan Hockey earns big-time commitment from Ethan Belchetz

MSU Hockey News Roundup: NHL signings, transfer portal and Team USA highlights MSU news

NCAA 1st Round Preview: No. 1 MSU vs No. 4 UConn

MSU Hockey has the talent, and the opportunity - now it has to prove this season can end differently

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Recruiting

Michigan State 2027 official visits tracker

2027 three-star Ohio EDGE Jack Schuler commits to Michigan State

Michigan State gets commitment from coveted 2027 Chicago four-star DL Ohimai Ozolua

Jackson State transfer and Detroit native Jameel Gardner Jr. commits to Michigan State

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Dr. Green and White

Tom Izzo Retrospective, Part Three: Advanced NCAA Tournament Performance Metrics

Tom Izzo Retrospective, Part Two: Upsets and Two-Day Preps

Tom Izzo Retrospective, Part One: Big Ten and NCAA tournament dominance

Join Me in Just Saying "No" to NCAA Tournament Expansion

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Film Room

Film Room: Breaking down Nick Sheridan's offense

Film Room: Boston College vs. Michigan State

Baseball

Michigan State blasts Purdue to open Big Ten Tournament behind Donovan, early offensive surge

Spartans fall to Notre Dame after series win in Washington

Michigan State Baseball falls in series at Northwestern after exhibition win over the Lansing Lugnuts

MSU Baseball falls to 3-11 after Nebraska sweep

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Women's Basketball

No. 5 seed Michigan State loses to No. 4 seed Oklahoma in Norman, 77-71

Michigan State advances to the Round of 32 with win over Colorado State

Michigan State Women's Basketball is readying to make some noise in the NCAA Tournament

Michigan State Women's Basketball earns No. 5 seed in Sacramento Region, will face No. 12 Colorado State

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Michigan State blasts Purdue to open Big Ten Tournament behind Donovan, early offensive surge

Michigan State 2027 official visits tracker

ANALYSIS: At a contentious Sunday evening meeting, MSU's Board of Trustees exposed the depth of their divide

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ANALYSIS: Less than six weeks until launch, Spartan Ventures is now hiring

Michigan State blasts Purdue to open Big Ten Tournament behind Donovan, early offensive surge

ANALYSIS: At a contentious Sunday evening meeting, MSU's Board of Trustees exposed the depth of their divide

MSU trustees to consider sweeping ethics code overhaul during special Sunday meeting

Read More Articles From Spartans Illustrated

Football

ANALYSIS: Less than six weeks until launch, Spartan Ventures is now hiring

MSU trustees to consider sweeping ethics code overhaul during special Sunday meeting

ANALYSIS: Why the Nebraska NIL ruling may validate Michigan State’s approach

Michigan State moves 2026 season opener versus Toledo to Friday, Sept. 4, will play Oregon on Friday, Nov. 20

Read More Articles From Spartans Illustrated

Men's Basketball

ANALYSIS: Less than six weeks until launch, Spartan Ventures is now hiring

MSU trustees to consider sweeping ethics code overhaul during special Sunday meeting

Michigan State releases Big Ten home and away opponents for 2026-2027 season

ANALYSIS: Why the Nebraska NIL ruling may validate Michigan State’s approach

Read More Articles From Spartans Illustrated

Hockey

Spartan Hockey earns big-time commitment from Ethan Belchetz

MSU Hockey News Roundup: NHL signings, transfer portal and Team USA highlights MSU news

NCAA 1st Round Preview: No. 1 MSU vs No. 4 UConn

MSU Hockey has the talent, and the opportunity - now it has to prove this season can end differently

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Recruiting