Category Archives: Sports ~ Michigan State Football
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.
Spartans Stumble in Bloomington: MSU Falls to No. 3 Indiana, 38-13
Michigan State's struggles continued Saturday afternoon in Bloomington, where the Spartans fell 38-10 to No. 3 Indiana in a game that highlighted the growing gap between the two programs. Despite a pr...
Oct 19, 2025 Oct 18, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) throws a pass during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
Howell High School Football Survives Brighton's Homecoming on WJR's Drive to The Game
BRIGHTON, Oct. 17, 2025 ~ At one point Howell High School football led big over Brighton during the Bulldogs' Homecoming, but the Highlanders held on against a big comeback to win 37-28 on WJR's Drive...
Oct 17, 2025 Photo: Nick Lundberg ~ WJR
Old Brass Spittoon at Stake as Spartans Head to Bloomington
EAST LANSING, Oct. 17, 2025 ~ Michigan State heads to Bloomington this weekend looking to flip the narrative and reclaim the Old Brass Spittoon in a pivotal Big Ten matchup against Indiana. The Sparta...
Oct 17, 2025
Moment of Reckoning: Spartans Seek Reset After Third Straight Loss
EAST LANSING, Oct. 12, 2025 ~ Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith didn't sugarcoat the situation following his team's third straight loss. Sitting at 3-3, Smith described Sunday's team meeting as...
Oct 13, 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 Stumble on Homecoming: UCLA Rolls Past Michigan State 38-13
EAST LANSING, Oct. 11, 2025 ~ Michigan State's homecoming turned sour as the Spartans were overwhelmed by UCLA, falling 38-13 in East Lansing. The game started with promise when sophomore quarterback ...
Oct 11, 2025
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