Category Archives: Michigan State Football
Pat Fitzgerald Bringing Energy to MSU Football
Dec. 3, 2025 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter, recaps yesterday's press conference where Michigan State introduced Pat Fitzgerald as their new head football coach.DETROIT, MI ~ Michigan St...
Dec 03, 2025
'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.
SPOTLIGHT PODCAST
Dec. 5, 2025 ~ John Bernia, superintendent of Warren Consolidated Schools, joins Marie Osborne to talk about the new report that says Michigan school students are showing progress in math.
Dec. 5, 2025 ~ Amanda Holm, senior project manager for Henry Ford Health’s Tobacco Treatment Service, joins Marie Osborne to discuss cigarette smoking and provides tips on how to kick the habit.
Dec. 5, 2025 ~ Shawn Wilson, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson to talk about USHER and Big Sean announcing an Entertainment Innovation Incubator coming to the new Michigan Central Boys & Girls Club. Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
