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Michigan football seeks to end streak against No. 1 ranked teams with Ducks flocking to Ann Arbor
Read full article: Michigan football seeks to end streak against No. 1 ranked teams with Ducks flocking to Ann ArborIt’s Groundhog Day for the Michigan Wolverines, who are hosting a top-ranked team in the nation for the second time this season.
No punishments for players following Michigan football-Spartans scuffle in rivalry game
Read full article: No punishments for players following Michigan football-Spartans scuffle in rivalry gameThe Big Ten will not punish players involved in the Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans football teams.
‘Put the fries in the bag, bro’: Michigan football makes history in Michigan State rivalry showdown
Read full article: ‘Put the fries in the bag, bro’: Michigan football makes history in Michigan State rivalry showdownMichigan Wolverines leader Sherrone Moore made history by becoming the first head coach to beat the Michigan State Spartans in his first game of the in-state rivalry since Bennie Oosterbaan in 1948, thanks to a fourth down stop.
Michigan football season hinges on rivalry game vs. Michigan State
Read full article: Michigan football season hinges on rivalry game vs. Michigan StateThe Michigan Wolverines vs. Michigan State Spartans football game means more than winning the Paul Bunyan trophy this season, as the men in maize have looked a hot mess for seven weeks.
Former Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker sued by sexual assault survivor
Read full article: Former Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker sued by sexual assault survivorFormer Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker is hit with a lawsuit by the woman who accused him of sexual harassment.
Detroit Lions break 6-game skid vs. Seahawks in high-scoring Monday Night Football track meet
Read full article: Detroit Lions break 6-game skid vs. Seahawks in high-scoring Monday Night Football track meetThe Detroit Lions snapped a six-game losing streak against the Seattle Seahawks with a 42-29 victory to cap off another shootout, which has become common between the two teams whenever they match up.
Why Oakland basketball could be this year’s Cinderella story in NCAA tournament
Read full article: Why Oakland basketball could be this year’s Cinderella story in NCAA tournamentOakland University men's basketball is on the verge of an extraordinary run. With just two more wins, they're on the brink of punching a ticket to the big dance.
MSU makes progress in safety after shooting, but more needs to be done
Read full article: MSU makes progress in safety after shooting, but more needs to be doneSecurity updates have been put in place one year after the mass shooting on the campus of Michigan State University, but there is still a list of needed changes.
Parent’s of Jake Moody is faced with impossible choice ahead Detroit Lions matchup
Read full article: Parent’s of Jake Moody is faced with impossible choice ahead Detroit Lions matchupJake Moody has had a good season, but the NFC Championship game puts his parents, Lisa and Chad, particularly his dad, in a difficult spot as Lions fans rooting against their home team.
Family to cheer on twins as their Washington Huskies battle Michigan football in CFP title game
Read full article: Family to cheer on twins as their Washington Huskies battle Michigan football in CFP title gameOne Metro Detroit family won't be rooting for the Wolverines, though, and it's not because they're Michigan State Spartan fans. Twin brothers Jayvon and Armon Parker graduated from Dearborn Public Schools but now play for the Huskies.
Former chancellor is set to become sixth Michigan State University president in 6 years
Read full article: Former chancellor is set to become sixth Michigan State University president in 6 yearsUNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz will be the sixth president of Michigan State University in six years, a university that has been plagued by scandal.
AP: Minnesota defensive coordinator Joe Rossi departs for same job at Michigan State
Read full article: AP: Minnesota defensive coordinator Joe Rossi departs for same job at Michigan StateMinnesota defensive coordinator Joe Rossi has accepted the same job at Michigan State under new head coach Jonathan Smith, according to a person with knowledge of the move.
New Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith touches on in-state rivalries
Read full article: New Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith touches on in-state rivalriesNew Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith talked about the importance of in-state rivalries during his introductory press conference on Tuesday.
Live stream: Michigan State officially introduces Jonathan Smith as new head football coach
Read full article: Live stream: Michigan State officially introduces Jonathan Smith as new head football coachMichigan State University is officially introducing Jonathan Smith as its new head football coach on Tuesday.
Michigan football finally returns to field after drama-filled bye week
Read full article: Michigan football finally returns to field after drama-filled bye weekThe bye week is supposed to be a chance for college football teams and their fans to reset and relax, but that’s certainly not what happened at Michigan.
Report: Michigan State University finds Mel Tucker violated sexual harassment policy
Read full article: Report: Michigan State University finds Mel Tucker violated sexual harassment policyAccording to a USA Today report, Mel Tucker's accuser releases Michigan State University's 73-page report detailing the school's independent Title IX investigation findings.
Updating possible Big Ten tiebreaker scenario between Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State
Read full article: Updating possible Big Ten tiebreaker scenario between Michigan, Ohio State, Penn StateThe potential Big Ten tiebreaker scenario between Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State got much more interesting over the weekend.
Michigan football steals all signs of hope from Spartans during emphatic shutout victory in rivalry game
Read full article: Michigan football steals all signs of hope from Spartans during emphatic shutout victory in rivalry gameThe No. 2 ranked Michigan Wolverines stole all signs of hope from the Michigan State Spartans during their emphatic 49-0 shutout victory in their rivalry game for the Paul Bunyan Trophy.
Michigan trounces Michigan State in shutout win, keeps Paul Bunyan Trophy
Read full article: Michigan trounces Michigan State in shutout win, keeps Paul Bunyan TrophyMichigan didn’t face much of a challenge on Saturday night in East Lansing, cruising to an easy victory over in-state rival Michigan State.
Michigan State apologizes after pregame trivia shows photo of Hitler at Spartan Stadium
Read full article: Michigan State apologizes after pregame trivia shows photo of Hitler at Spartan StadiumMichigan State has issued an apology after a photo of Hitler was shown on the Spartan Stadium big screen during a pregame trivia segment.
What’s at stake as Michigan football battles Michigan State at site of last Big Ten loss
Read full article: What’s at stake as Michigan football battles Michigan State at site of last Big Ten lossIt’s been 720 days since Michigan lost a football game that wasn’t in the playoff, and on Saturday, the Wolverines return to East Lansing for the first time since that day.
Lawyers representing former MSU head coach Mel Tucker files motion to get text messages removed
Read full article: Lawyers representing former MSU head coach Mel Tucker files motion to get text messages removedMel Tucker filed a motion in federal court to get a temporary restraining order on text messages between Brenda Tracy and a now-deceased friend removed.
Michigan football unleashes their boa constrictor to suffocate Indiana in 45-point drubbing
Read full article: Michigan football unleashes their boa constrictor to suffocate Indiana in 45-point drubbingThe No. 2 ranked Michigan Wolverines improve to 7-0 after they unleashed their boa constrictor to suffocate the Indiana Hoosiers in a 52-7 drubbing.
Mel Tucker’s lawyer presents hundreds of Brenda Tracy texts as new evidence he was wrongly fired
Read full article: Mel Tucker’s lawyer presents hundreds of Brenda Tracy texts as new evidence he was wrongly firedMel Tucker’s attorney revealed hundreds of previously unreleased text messages from Brenda Tracy, presenting them as new evidence that undermines Michigan State’s decision to fire the head football coach.
Michigan State officially fires Mel Tucker: ‘Public disrespect, contempt, ridicule’
Read full article: Michigan State officially fires Mel Tucker: ‘Public disrespect, contempt, ridicule’Michigan State has officially fired football coach Mel Tucker, citing the “public disrespect, contempt and ridicule” he brought upon the university.
Michigan State informs suspended head coach Mel Tucker of intention to fire him with cause
Read full article: Michigan State informs suspended head coach Mel Tucker of intention to fire him with causeMichigan State University said Monday it intends to fire suspended head coach Mel Tucker with cause after a sexual harassment investigation became public last week.
Writer talks Mel Tucker, why Michigan State waited to suspend him, how it was handled, next steps
Read full article: Writer talks Mel Tucker, why Michigan State waited to suspend him, how it was handled, next stepsThe writer who broke the news about sexual harassment allegations against Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker talked about how he learned about the case, why MSU waited until now to suspend Tucker, and what’s next.
Michigan State football: Mel Tucker suspended, Barnett acting coach, Dantonio returns
Read full article: Michigan State football: Mel Tucker suspended, Barnett acting coach, Dantonio returnsMichigan State head football coach Mel Tucker has been suspended due to sexual harassment allegations, and assistant coach Harlon Barnett will take over on an interim basis, with Mark Dantonio returning to help.
Michigan State gives update on football program after Mel Tucker allegations go public
Read full article: Michigan State gives update on football program after Mel Tucker allegations go publicMichigan State University held a news conference on Sunday to provide an update on the football program after sexual harassment allegations against head coach Mel Tucker became public.
Michigan State suspends football coach Mel Tucker after sexual harassment allegations, per reports
Read full article: Michigan State suspends football coach Mel Tucker after sexual harassment allegations, per reportsMichigan State University has suspended head football coach Mel Tucker after sexual harassment allegations against him became public, according to reports.
Michigan State installs metal detectors at Spartan Stadium ahead of 2023 football season
Read full article: Michigan State installs metal detectors at Spartan Stadium ahead of 2023 football seasonMetal detectors have been installed at Michigan State University’s Spartan Stadium ahead of the busy college football season in an effort to “enhance security” in the wake of the school’s mass shooting earlier this year.
Former MSU receiver who played hero vs. Michigan football in 2020 returns to Big House with UNLV
Read full article: Former MSU receiver who played hero vs. Michigan football in 2020 returns to Big House with UNLVA former Michigan State wide receiver who played hero for the Spartans against Michigan football in 2020 is returning to the Big House with UNLV this weekend.
How 28 Michigan, MSU football transfers from this offseason played in first game with new schools
Read full article: How 28 Michigan, MSU football transfers from this offseason played in first game with new schoolsMichigan and Michigan State both got off to solid starts during the first weekend of college football, and so did many former players who transferred from those programs this offseason.
Michigan State basketball reportedly considers game vs. Baylor at Little Caesars Arena this season
Read full article: Michigan State basketball reportedly considers game vs. Baylor at Little Caesars Arena this seasonThe Michigan State basketball team is reportedly considering a game against Baylor at Little Caesars Arena during the upcoming season.
New Michigan State women’s basketball coach Robyn Fralick talks new beginnings, recruiting, Tom Izzo
Read full article: New Michigan State women’s basketball coach Robyn Fralick talks new beginnings, recruiting, Tom IzzoNew Michigan State women’s basketball coach Robyn Fralick talked to Local 4 about new beginnings, recruiting, and Tom Izzo.
Here are the protected rivals for every Big Ten football team under new schedule format
Read full article: Here are the protected rivals for every Big Ten football team under new schedule formatThe Big Ten detailed its new football scheduling format on Thursday and announced each team’s protected rivals as the league prepares to increase to 16 members next year.
Michigan State football to host Penn State at Ford Field on Black Friday
Read full article: Michigan State football to host Penn State at Ford Field on Black FridayMichigan State’s football game against Penn State at the end of the 2023 regular season will be played at Ford Field the day after Thanksgiving.
Victor Wembanyama ‘tanking’ sweepstakes gives Detroit Pistons best chance to land generational talent
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama ‘tanking’ sweepstakes gives Detroit Pistons best chance to land generational talentThe Detroit Pistons have reached their “tanking” plateau and punched their ticket among the favorites to land the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA draft lottery and select generational talent Victor Wembanyama (Wemby).
Michigan football’s DJ Turner selected by Cincinnati in second round of NFL draft
Read full article: Michigan football’s DJ Turner selected by Cincinnati in second round of NFL draftMichigan football cornerback DJ Turner was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday.
Michigan State football’s Jayden Reed selected by Green Bay in second round of NFL draft
Read full article: Michigan State football’s Jayden Reed selected by Green Bay in second round of NFL draftMichigan State Spartans wide receiver Jayden Reed was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday.
MSU basketball’s Cinderella season ends in Sweet 16 after OT loss to Kansas State in NCAA Tournament
Read full article: MSU basketball’s Cinderella season ends in Sweet 16 after OT loss to Kansas State in NCAA TournamentThe No. 7 seed Michigan State Spartans men’s basketball team’s season comes to a close after falling 98-93 in overtime to the No. 3-seed Kansas State Wildcats in the third round of the NCAA Tournament.
Michigan State vs. Kansas State in 2023 NCAA Tournament: TV info, tip-off time, how to watch
Read full article: Michigan State vs. Kansas State in 2023 NCAA Tournament: TV info, tip-off time, how to watchThe Michigan State Spartans will be looking for an Elite 8 berth in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday when they take on Kansas State in the Sweet 16.
‘Rivals, but not rivals’: University of Michigan honors Michigan State during pregame ceremony
Read full article: ‘Rivals, but not rivals’: University of Michigan honors Michigan State during pregame ceremonyThe Michigan Wolverines beat the Michigan State Spartans 84-72 on Saturday night, but the famed rivalry wasn’t the only focus of the game.
Gov. Whitmer shares her plan for leading state after Michigan State mass shooting
Read full article: Gov. Whitmer shares her plan for leading state after Michigan State mass shootingMichigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer opened up in an interview on Friday, five days after a gunman opened fire at her alma mater Michigan State University.
Michigan State University women’s basketball coach released from hospital after crash
Read full article: Michigan State University women’s basketball coach released from hospital after crashThe Michigan State University women’s basketball team said Monday that head coach Suzy Merchant has been released from the hospital following a single-car crash.
Michigan State University women’s basketball coach hospitalized after car crash
Read full article: Michigan State University women’s basketball coach hospitalized after car crashMichigan State University (MSU) women’s basketball coach Suzy Merchant is in the hospital due to a car crash in the Lansing area.
At least 4 Michigan State football players making deals in Michigan Stadium tunnel attack
Read full article: At least 4 Michigan State football players making deals in Michigan Stadium tunnel attackAt least four more Michigan State football players facing misdemeanor charges for a skirmish inside the Michigan Stadium tunnel will likely have their cases dismissed in exchange for community service and other conditions, lawyers said Friday.
Faculty, students, alums call for transparency over dean resignation at Michigan State University
Read full article: Faculty, students, alums call for transparency over dean resignation at Michigan State UniversityNew outrage over an ongoing controversy at Michigan State University has students, faculty, and donors calling for the release of a new report about why the well-liked head of the business school was ousted earlier this year.
Michigan State University must disclose deals with 2 big sports donors
Read full article: Michigan State University must disclose deals with 2 big sports donorsA judge has ordered Michigan State University to release donor agreements with two alumni who gave or pledged millions of dollars to the athletic department.
Michigan Stadium tunnel incident: MSU fined, Michigan reprimanded, 1 player suspended into 2023
Read full article: Michigan Stadium tunnel incident: MSU fined, Michigan reprimanded, 1 player suspended into 2023In an official statement about the Michigan Stadium tunnel incident, the Big Ten Conference said they would fine Michigan State University, reprimand the University of Michigan, and suspend one player from the Spartans into the 2023 season.
1 Michigan State football player charged with felony, 6 get misdemeanors after tunnel attacks
Read full article: 1 Michigan State football player charged with felony, 6 get misdemeanors after tunnel attacksOne Michigan State football player has been charged with a felony and six others have been charged with misdemeanors in connection with the altercations in the Michigan Stadium tunnel following last month’s rivalry game.
Michigan Stadium tunnel incident investigation turned over to county prosecutor
Read full article: Michigan Stadium tunnel incident investigation turned over to county prosecutorThe Michigan Stadium tunnel incident investigation has been turned over to the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
Michigan State halts skid by upending No. 14 Illinois 23-15
Read full article: Michigan State halts skid by upending No. 14 Illinois 23-15Payton Thorne passed for 182 yards and two touchdowns as Michigan State ended a troubling week where eight players were suspended by defeating No. 14 Illinois 23-15 on Saturday.
Michigan State football suspends 4 more after altercation at Big House; total up to 8
Read full article: Michigan State football suspends 4 more after altercation at Big House; total up to 8The Michigan State Spartans have suspended four more players for their involvement in the altercation that occurred at The Big House.
Michigan football has won most recent game against all 13 Big Ten opponents
Read full article: Michigan football has won most recent game against all 13 Big Ten opponentsMichigan football has been one of the most dominant teams in the country over the past two seasons, especially against other teams in the Big Ten.
Halloween in the D returned with trunk-or-treat events at police, fire stations in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Halloween in the D returned with trunk-or-treat events at police, fire stations in Metro DetroitHalloween in the D returned with trunk-or-treat events at police and fire stations across Metro Detroit.
Provost named Michigan State University interim president
Read full article: Provost named Michigan State University interim presidentWhen looking to fill President Samuel L. Stanley’s role, Michigan State University was searching for someone that could step in immediately with working knowledge of how the school works.
Postgame incidents spoil celebration for Michigan football; 4 Michigan State players suspended
Read full article: Postgame incidents spoil celebration for Michigan football; 4 Michigan State players suspendedThe fallout from the scuffle could be costly as the family of cornerback Gemon Green told ESPN that they plan on taking legal action against all parties involved.
Michigan State football suspends 4 players after 2 Michigan players attacked in tunnel
Read full article: Michigan State football suspends 4 players after 2 Michigan players attacked in tunnelMichigan State has suspended four football players after two Michigan players were attacked in the tunnel following this weekend’s rivalry game.
Rush game, defense propels Michigan past rival Spartans; 1st win for Harbaugh vs. Tucker
Read full article: Rush game, defense propels Michigan past rival Spartans; 1st win for Harbaugh vs. TuckerThe No. 4 Michigan Wolverines took care of business against their in-state rival Michigan State Spartans on Saturday night at the Big House, bringing the Paul Bunyan Trophy back to Ann Arbor for the first time since 2019.
Morning 4: Here is what you need to know before watching Michigan vs. Michigan State -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Here is what you need to know before watching Michigan vs. Michigan State -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Ann Arbor buzzing with camaraderie ahead of rivalry game
Read full article: Ann Arbor buzzing with camaraderie ahead of rivalry gameIn less than 24 hours, The Big House will be the place to be as the No. 4 ranked Michigan Wolverines will take on the unranked Michigan State Spartans Saturday, but we all know rankings don’t seem to matter in these rivalry games.
‘We’re going to leave them no mercy’: Will Michigan State make Michigan football eat those words?
Read full article: ‘We’re going to leave them no mercy’: Will Michigan State make Michigan football eat those words?It’s state championship week in Ann Arbor as the undefeated Michigan Wolverines will play host to the Michigan State Spartans Saturday under the lights at The Big House.
4 reasons I’m picking Michigan football to win this weekend, without underestimating Michigan State
Read full article: 4 reasons I’m picking Michigan football to win this weekend, without underestimating Michigan StateThis hasn’t always gone well for me in the past, but here it goes: I’m picking Michigan football to beat Michigan State this weekend.
What’s on the line for Michigan football, Michigan State in this year’s rivalry clash?
Read full article: What’s on the line for Michigan football, Michigan State in this year’s rivalry clash?The stakes are always raised when Michigan and Michigan State meet on the football field, but this year, the two teams are fighting for very different reasons.
Infamous Michigan football fan shares story of becoming viral meme after 2015 loss to Michigan State
Read full article: Infamous Michigan football fan shares story of becoming viral meme after 2015 loss to Michigan StateThe infamous University of Michigan football fan recalls the moment that turned him into a meme.
Every Harbaugh-era Michigan-MSU game is remembered for something -- what will it be this year?
Read full article: Every Harbaugh-era Michigan-MSU game is remembered for something -- what will it be this year?What wild moment or unexpected performance will define this year’s battle between Michigan football and Michigan State?
Jim Harbaugh has a better football team than Mel Tucker -- this time, will that be enough?
Read full article: Jim Harbaugh has a better football team than Mel Tucker -- this time, will that be enough?In the eight years since Jim Harbaugh returned to Ann Arbor, the Michigan football team has undergone a complete transformation.
🔒 Do you have Michigan and Michigan State fans at your tailgate? Here’s the perfect playlist
Read full article: 🔒 Do you have Michigan and Michigan State fans at your tailgate? Here’s the perfect playlistAnother year’s worth of bragging rights are on the line as the University of Michigan and Michigan State University prepare to square off on the football field.