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ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 10: Roddy Gayle Jr. #11 of the Michigan Wolverines reactsafter a play during the second half of a college basketball game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Crisler Arena on January 10, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Wisconsin Badgers won the game 91-88. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
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‘We’re the more talented team’: Michigan basketball’s Roddy Gayle Jr. talks toughness in Spartans matchup

Read full article: ‘We’re the more talented team’: Michigan basketball’s Roddy Gayle Jr. talks toughness in Spartans matchup
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 27: Nimari Burnett #4 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts after winning a college basketball game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Crisler Arena on January 27, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 75-72. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

‘We’re excited to beat Michigan State’: Michigan Basketball’s Nimari Burnett embraces pressure of rivalry

Read full article: ‘We’re excited to beat Michigan State’: Michigan Basketball’s Nimari Burnett embraces pressure of rivalry
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 08: Head Basketball Coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans watches a play during the second half of a college basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Breslin Center on January 08, 2026 in East Lansing, Michigan. The Michigan State Spartans won the game 76-66. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
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MSU’s Tom Izzo on Michigan matchup: ‘We can’t play average and win’

Read full article: MSU’s Tom Izzo on Michigan matchup: ‘We can’t play average and win’
EUGENE, OREGON - JANUARY 20: Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans gives direction to his team during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena on January 20, 2026 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images). ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 23: Head Basketball Coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines looks on from the sideline during the second half of a college basketball game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Crisler Arena on January 23, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 74-62. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
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Top conference seed on the line in Michigan, MSU rivalry game

Read full article: Top conference seed on the line in Michigan, MSU rivalry game

Narrow wins by Michigan and Michigan State set the stage for Friday’s pivotal rivalry matchup as both are tied for the number one seed in the Big Ten with little margin for error.

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 2: Head coach Pat Fitzgerald of the Michigan State Spartans talks to the crowd during a time out of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Michigan State Spartans game at Breslin Center on December 2, 2025 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
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Michigan State 2026 football schedule released: Key Big Ten matchups and nonconference games

Read full article: Michigan State 2026 football schedule released: Key Big Ten matchups and nonconference games

The Big Ten Conference announced the 2026 football schedule for the Michigan State Spartans.

EUGENE, OREGON - JANUARY 20: Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans gives direction to his team during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena on January 20, 2026 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)

Tom Izzo tells Michigan State player he ‘can’t guard my mother’ in Oregon win

Read full article: Tom Izzo tells Michigan State player he ‘can’t guard my mother’ in Oregon win

Tom Izzo didn’t mince words during a huddle in Michigan’s State’s game against Oregon, telling guard Kur Teng, “Kur, you can’t guard my mother. My mother.”

A view of the Fox Sports 1 broadcast as former Michigan State basketball player Paul Davis was ejected from the team's blowout win over USC on Jan. 5, 2026.

Game stopped in middle of play as former Michigan State basketball player ejected for comment to ref

Read full article: Game stopped in middle of play as former Michigan State basketball player ejected for comment to ref

The Michigan State basketball game against USC was stopped in the middle of play on Monday night when a former player got ejected for a comment made to a referee.

EVANSTON, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 08: Head coach Pat Fitzgerald of the Northwestern Wildcats runs off the field after losing to the Wisconsin Badgers at Ryan Field on October 08, 2022 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Michigan State football officially hires longtime Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald

Read full article: Michigan State football officially hires longtime Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald

Michigan State has officially hired longtime Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald to lead its football program.

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 25: Derrick Moore #8 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates winning the Paul Bunyan trophy with a 31-20 win against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium on October 25, 2025 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Michigan football hosts Purdue with offensive momentum, stifling defense in Ann Arbor

Read full article: Michigan football hosts Purdue with offensive momentum, stifling defense in Ann Arbor

The No. 21-ranked Michigan Wolverines are looking to keep their winning ways as they’ll play host to the Purdue Boilermakers.

Michigan Wolverines offensive line coach Grant Newsome praised the three young linemen stepping up this season, the injuries, and the pride of wearing No. 77.

Michigan football OL coach Grant Newsome praises young linemen stepping up this season, pride of No. 77

Read full article: Michigan football OL coach Grant Newsome praises young linemen stepping up this season, pride of No. 77

Michigan Wolverines offensive line coach Grant Newsome praised the three young linemen stepping up this season, the injuries, and the pride of wearing No. 77.

Michigan Wolverines defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny shared his thoughts on the team’s response following the USC game and their recent performances, including retaining the Paul Bunyan Trophy after defeating the Michigan State Spartans

Michigan football’s Rayshaun Benny reflects on rivalry win, return from injury, team defensive growth

Read full article: Michigan football’s Rayshaun Benny reflects on rivalry win, return from injury, team defensive growth

Michigan Wolverines defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny shared his thoughts on the team’s response following the USC game and their recent performances, including retaining the Paul Bunyan Trophy after defeating the Michigan State Spartans.

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Defense, ground-and-pound attack submits Spartans as Michigan football extends rivalry win streak to 4

Read full article: Defense, ground-and-pound attack submits Spartans as Michigan football extends rivalry win streak to 4

The No. 25-ranked Michigan Wolverines defeated the Michigan State Spartans 31-20 in East Lansing for the Paul Bunyan Trophy, their fourth straight victory in the rivalry.

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 18: Bryce Underwood #19 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates his first half touchdown pass with head coach Sherrone Moore while playing the Washington Huskies at Michigan Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan football looks to extend its win streak vs. MSU behind rushing attack, defense in East Lansing

Read full article: Michigan football looks to extend its win streak vs. MSU behind rushing attack, defense in East Lansing

The No. 25-ranked Michigan Wolverines are preparing to face the Michigan State Spartans in East Lansing for the Paul Bunyan Trophy while also looking for their fourth straight win in the rivalry series.

The annual run has helped raise more than $170,000 to support students with disabilities

ROTC cadets run 64 miles in ‘Alex’s Great State Race’ ahead of U of M vs. MSU rivalry football game

Read full article: ROTC cadets run 64 miles in ‘Alex’s Great State Race’ ahead of U of M vs. MSU rivalry football game

It’s become a cherished tradition before the big Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines rivalry football game. For the 12th straight year, Army ROTC cadets from both schools completed “Alex’s Great State Race,” carrying the game ball 64 miles between campuses.

Michigan Wolverines defensive run game coordinator and linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary broke down defensive adjustments ahead of the Michigan State Spartans rivalry game in East Lansing.

Michigan football’s Brian Jean-Mary breaks down defensive adjustments ahead of Michigan State rivalry game

Read full article: Michigan football’s Brian Jean-Mary breaks down defensive adjustments ahead of Michigan State rivalry game

Michigan Wolverines defensive run game coordinator and linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary broke down defensive adjustments ahead of the Michigan State Spartans rivalry game in East Lansing.

The Wolverines will travel to East Lansing to take on the Spartans at 7:30 p.m. on NBC

Former Michigan State Spartans mascot shares life behind suit ahead of University of Michigan game

Read full article: Former Michigan State Spartans mascot shares life behind suit ahead of University of Michigan game

Few people know the Michigan State Spartans–Michigan Wolverines rivalry quite like Nicole Niemiec, who spent three years as the university’s iconic mascot, Sparty, all while keeping her identity a secret.

Michigan Wolverines offensive pass game coordinator and wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy discussed his experience in the Michigan State rivalry, including its intensity, ahead of the state championship.

‘Put your big boy pants on’: Michigan football’s Ron Bellamy talks rivalry, intensity, details in MSU game

Read full article: ‘Put your big boy pants on’: Michigan football’s Ron Bellamy talks rivalry, intensity, details in MSU game

Michigan Wolverines offensive pass game coordinator and wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy discussed his experience in the Michigan State rivalry, including its intensity, ahead of the state championship.

Videos and department data point to over-policing of Black people

East Lansing police face scrutiny over use of force, racial bias claims ahead of MSU–U-M rivalry game

Read full article: East Lansing police face scrutiny over use of force, racial bias claims ahead of MSU–U-M rivalry game

As Michigan State University prepares to host tens of thousands of fans for its annual rivalry game against the University of Michigan, controversy over police conduct in East Lansing has moved from the sidelines to center stage.

Michigan Wolverines offensive guard Giovanni El-Hadi shared his thoughts on the team’s focus this week, the intense Michigan State Spartans rivalry, and the importance of urgency after a tough loss.

Michigan football’s Giovanni El-Hadi talks urgency, rivalry, protecting Underwood ahead of MSU game

Read full article: Michigan football’s Giovanni El-Hadi talks urgency, rivalry, protecting Underwood ahead of MSU game

Michigan Wolverines offensive guard Giovanni El-Hadi shared his thoughts on the team’s focus this week, the intense Michigan State Spartans rivalry, and the importance of urgency after a tough loss.

Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore highlighted key player developments and preparations for the upcoming rivalry game against Michigan State.

Michigan football HC Sherrone Moore previews Michigan State rivalry, highlights team progress, injuries

Read full article: Michigan football HC Sherrone Moore previews Michigan State rivalry, highlights team progress, injuries

Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore highlighted key player developments and preparations for the upcoming rivalry game against Michigan State.

FILE - Michigan State coach Mel Tucker watches the team's NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Nov. 12, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. A Michigan State University hearing officer has determined that former coach Tucker sexually harassed rape survivor and activist Brenda Tracy, a person familiar with the ruling told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The hearing officer ruled Tucker was in violation of several terms of his contract, according to the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to comment publicly on the investigation. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

Mel Tucker’s $2.7 million East Lansing mansion is for sale -- 95 photos here

Read full article: Mel Tucker’s $2.7 million East Lansing mansion is for sale -- 95 photos here

The home of former Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker is on the market.

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 29: Head Football Coach Jonathan Smith of the Michigan State Spartans leads his team out of the tunnel before a college football game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Spartan Stadium on August 29, 2025 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Chiles scores 5 TDs, Michigan State beats Boston College in double overtime thriller

Read full article: Chiles scores 5 TDs, Michigan State beats Boston College in double overtime thriller

The Spartans won an overtime thriller in East Lansing on Saturday night, beating Boston College.

ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 26: Michigan State Head Coach Jonathan Smith during a game between Michigan State University and University of Michigan at Michigan Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Michael Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Michigan State football 2025 preview: Keys to the Spartans’ improvement

Read full article: Michigan State football 2025 preview: Keys to the Spartans’ improvement

After a lackluster debut season for Michigan State Football Head Coach Jonathan Smith, the Spartans are looking for improvement in year two.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 30: Johni Broome #4 of the Auburn Tigers shoots the ball against Carson Cooper #15 of the Michigan State Spartans during the first half in the South Regional Elite Eight round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at State Farm Arena on March 30, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Michigan State basketball’s title hopes evaporate as Broome, Auburn soar to Final Four in impressive win

Read full article: Michigan State basketball’s title hopes evaporate as Broome, Auburn soar to Final Four in impressive win

The No. 2 seed Michigan State Spartans have been eliminated by No. 1 seed Auburn 70-64 in the Elite 8 inside State Farm Arena.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 28: Coen Carr #55 of the Michigan State Spartans dunks the ball against the Ole Miss Rebels during the second half in the South Regional Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at State Farm Arena on March 28, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Michigan State basketball punches ticket to Elite 8 with tough victory over Ole Miss

Read full article: Michigan State basketball punches ticket to Elite 8 with tough victory over Ole Miss

The No. 2 seed Michigan State Spartans staved off elimination and are going to the Elite 8 after defeating the No. 6 seed Ole Miss Rebels 73-70 in the Sweet 16.