Category Archives: Sports ~ Michigan State Football
'It's a Great Day to Be a Spartan': Fitzgerald Outlines Vision for MSU Football
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKEAST LANSING ~ Pat Fitzgerald stood at the podium Tuesday, humbled and energized as Michigan State's new head football coach. "It's a great day to be a Spartan," he...
Dec 02, 2025
Pat Fitzgerald Named MSU Football Head Coach
EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State fired head football coach Jonathan Smith on Sunday. The announcement was made by Vice President and Director of Athletics J Batt, who cited the need for a new direction f...
Dec 01, 2025
Brown's 92-Yard Kickoff Return Sparks Spartans' Season-Ending Victory
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT ~ Michigan State closed its season with a long-awaited breakthrough, defeating Maryland 38-28 at Ford Field to snap an eight-game losing streak. For senior ...
Nov 29, 2025
Iowa Beats Michigan State on Last-Second Field Goal, 20-17
Photos: Jeffrey Becker ~ Imagn ImagesIOWA CITY ~ Michigan State looked ready to end its Big Ten skid, but Iowa had other plans. Senior kicker Drew Stevens drilled a 44-yard field goal as time expired,...
Nov 22, 2025
Smith Praises Defense, Eyes Growth in Final Two Games
EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith didn't shy away from the reality of a tough season during his Monday press conference, but his message was clear: keep fighting. Reflecting on t...
Nov 17, 2025 Michigan State University football coach Jonathon Smith observes his Spartan gridders, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, during the first day of football practice at the Skandalaris Football Center.
Early Spark Fades as Spartans Fall to Nittany Lions in Senior Day Loss
EAST LANSING ~ Michigan State opened Senior Day with a flash of hope, as senior running back Elijah Tau-Tolliver ripped off a 57-yard touchdown run on the Spartans' first play from scrimmage. "We knew...
Nov 15, 2025 Michigan State's Elijah Tau-Tolliver runs for a touchdown against Penn State during the first quarter on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
Progress Over Perfection: Smith's Message Ahead of Season's Second Half
EAST LANSING ~ With a rare pause in the season, head coach Jonathan Smith used the bye week not just to rest his players physically, but to recalibrate the emotional and mental pulse of the team. In M...
Nov 10, 2025 Michigan State University football coach Jonathon Smith seen Tuesday, July 29, 2025, during the first day of football practice at the Skandalaris Football Center.
Milivojevic's First Start Ends in Overtime Heartbreak for Spartans
EAST LANSING ~ In a game that reflected the ups and downs of Michigan State's season, the Spartans battled hard but came up short in a 23-20 overtime loss to Minnesota. It was a night of firsts and fr...
Nov 01, 2025 Nov 1, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Alessio Milivojevic (11) looks to pass against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Smith Praises Team's Fight, Reflects on Rossi's Return to Minnesota
Oct. 27, 2025 ~ Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith didn't shy away from the weight of recent losses during Monday's press conference. Instead, he leaned into the human side of the game, his play...
Oct 27, 2025 Michigan State University football coach Jonathon Smith seen Tuesday, July 29, 2025, during the first day of football practice at the Skandalaris Football Center.
Spartans Show Fight but Fall Short in Rivalry Battle Against No. 25 Michigan
Oct. 26, 2025 ~ Michigan State showed grit and flashes of promise in Saturday night's rivalry showdown against No. 25 Michigan, but ultimately fell 31-20 at Spartan Stadium. The loss marks the fourth ...
Oct 26, 2025 Michigan State's Makhi Frazier, center, runs for a big gain during the second quarter in the game against Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
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March 27, 2026 ~Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds speak with John Holcomb, president and CEO of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. They discuss a new data center coalition countering misinformation and concerns about rising gas prices impacting EV sales.
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March 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Jamie Edmonds, and Lloyd Jackson talk with Jamie Roe, a political strategist, about the Michigan governor’s race.
