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May 24, 2023 ~ 760 WJR Senior Sports Analyst Steve Courtney talks with Guy Gordon about the Big Ten‘s TV deal in limbo, just months before the start of the college football season.


March 24, 2023 ~ Michigan State Head Basketball Coach Tom Izzo talks on “The Paul W. Smith Show” following the team’s disappointing overtime loss to Kansas State in their NCAA Sweet 16 game at Madison Square Garden.  

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March 23, 2023 ~ Kansas State Wildcats guard Markquis Nowell battles for the loose ball against Michigan State Spartans guard A.J. Hoggard and forward Malik Hall in the second half of their NCAA Sweet 16 game at Madison Square Garden. The Spartans lost in overtime 87/74. Photo: Robert Deutsch ~ USA TODAY SPORTS

March 19, 2023 ~ Michigan State Spartans guard Tyson Walker goes to the basket defended by Marquette Golden Eagles forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper in the second half of their NCAA Tournament second round game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The Spartans went on to win the game and advance to the Sweet 16 69/60. Photo: Rick Osentoski ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Mar 17, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; USC Trojans guard Boogie Ellis (5) fights for a rebound with Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper (15) and forward Joey Hauser (10) during the first round of the NCAA men s basketball tournament at Nationwide Arena. Marquette won 78-61. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch Basketball Ncaa Men S Basketball Tournament
March 10, 2023 ~ Michigan State guard Pierre Brooks rebounds against Ohio State guard Isaac Likekele during first-half action in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals at the United Center in Chicago. The Spartans went on to fall to the Buckeyes 68-58. Photo: Kirthmon Dozier ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
February 28, 2023 ~ Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Griesel dribbles against Michigan State Spartans guard A.J. Hoggard in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The Spartans went on to defeat the Cornhuskers 80-67. Photo: Steven Branscombe ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
February 25, 2023 ~ Iowa Hawkeyes forward Filip Rebraca defends the shot of Michigan State Spartans forward Malik Hall during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The  went on to best the Spartans 112-106. Photo: Jeffrey Becker ~ USA TODAY SPORTS
February 21, 2023 ~ Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard dribbles against Indiana forward Kaleb Banks during the second half of MSU's 80-65 win at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
February 18, 2023 ~ An emotional Tom Izzo joins a moment of silence before the Michigan / Michigan State game at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. Michigan went on to win the game 84/72. Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
February 12, 2023 ~ Ohio State Buckeyes forward Brice Sensabaugh works around Michigan State Spartans forward Malik Hall during their NCAA Men’s Division I basketball game at Value City Arena in Columbus. The Spartans went on to defeat the Buckeyes 62-41. Photo: Brooke LaValley ~ USA TODAY SPORTS
February 7, 2023 ~ Michigan State‘s Tyson Walker shoots between Maryland‘s Patrick Emilien and Ian Martinez during the second half of their game at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The Spartans went on to win 63-58. Photo: Nick King / USA TODAY SPORTS
February 4, 2023 ~ Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins and guard A.J. Hoggard react after a call during the second half of the MSU / Rutgers game at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Scarlet Knights pulled out the win over the Spartans 61-55. Photo: Vincent Carchietta ~ USA TODAY SPORTS
January 29, 2023 ~ Purdue Boilermakers guard Ethan Morton gets around Michigan State Spartans forward Joey Hauser during an NCAA men s basketball game at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue went on to overtake the Spartans 77-61. Photo: Alex Martin ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
January 26, 2023 ~ Michigan State Head Coach Tom Izzo talks with center Mady Sissoko during the first half in the game against Iowa at the Breslin Center in Lansing. The Spartans went on to defeat Iowa 63-61. Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
January 22, 2023 ~ Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins dribbles the ball while Indiana Hoosiers forward Miller Kopp defends in the second half of the Spartans’ 82-69 loss at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Photo: Trevor Ruszkowski ~ USA TODAY Sports
January 19, 2023 ~ Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler spins past Rutgers' Clifford Omoruyi on his way to scoring during the first half of the Spartans’ 70-57 win at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY Network
January 16, 2023 ~ Michigan State's Tyson Walker drives past Purdue center Zach Edey during the second half of the Spartans' 64-63 loss at Breslin Center in East Lansing. Photo: Dale Young / USA Today
January 13, 2023 ~ Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard drives to the basket against forward Dain Dainja during the second half at State Farm Center. Photo: Ron Johnson / USA Today
January 10, 2023 ~ Michigan State forward Joey Hauser drives the ball through Wisconsin guard Carter Gilmore at Kohl Center. Photo: Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA Today
January 7, 2023 ~ Michigan‘s Jeff Howard defends against Michigan State‘s Jaden Atkins as he maneuvers down the court during the second half at Breslin Center in East Lansing. Photo: Nick King / Lansing State Journal / USA Today
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December 30, 2022 ~ Michigan State's Jaden Akins drives against Armoni Foster of Buffalo during the second half of MSU’s 89-68 win over the Bulls at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Photo: Mathew Dae Smith ~ Lansing State Journal / USA Today Network
December 21, 2022 ~ Spartans guard Tyson Walker defends against Golden Grizzlies forward Keaton Hervey during first half action of MSU’s 67-64 win over Oakland. Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK
December 10, 2022 ~ Michigan State Spartans guard A.J. Hoggard drives past Brown Bears forward Kalu Anya for a second half basket in MSU’s 68-50 win over Brown University. Photo: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports
December 7, 2022 ~ Michigan State Spartans guard Tyson Walker dribbles the ball around the outside of Penn State Nittany Lions guard Jalen Pickett during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center.

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March 21, 2022 ~ In his weekly presser, MSU Basketball Coach Tom Izzo gives a preview of the team’s trip to face Kansas State in a Sweet 16 contest at Madison Square Gardens in New York City.  

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2022 MSU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE:

DATE

MATCHUP

PRE / KICK

FRI SEPT 2

MSU VS. WESTERN MICHIGAN | W ~ 35 / 13

4PM | 7PM

SAT SEPT 10

MSU VS. AKRON | W ~ 52 / 0

1PM | 4PM

SAT SEPT 17

MSU AT WASHINGTON L ~ 39 / 28

5PM | 7:30PM

SAT SEPT 24

MSU VS. MINNESOTA L ~ 34 / 7

12:30PM | 3:30PM

SAT OCT 1

MSU AT MARYLAND L ~ 27 / 13

2PM | 3:30PM

SAT OCT 8

MSU VS. THE OHIO STATE L ~ 49 / 20

1PM | 4PM

SAT OCT 15

MSU VS. WISCONSIN W ~ 34 / 28

1PM | 4PM

SAT OCT 29

MSU AT MICHIGAN L ~ 29 / 7

5PM | 7:30PM

SAT NOV 5

MSU AT ILLINOIS W ~ 23 / 15

2PM | 3:30PM

SAT NOV 12

MSU VS. RUTGERS W ~ 27 / 21

9AM | NOON

SAT NOV 19

MSU VS. INDIANA L ~ 39 / 31

9AM | NOON

SAT NOV 26

MSU AT PENN STATE L ~ 16 / 35

2:30PM | 4PM

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
MSU VS. WESTERN MICHIGAN
W ~ 35 / 13

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
MSU VS. AKRON
W ~ 52 / 0

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
MSU AT WASHINGTON
L ~ 39 / 28

SEPTEMBER 24
MSU VS. MINNESOTA
L ~ 34 / 7

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1
MSU AT MARYLAND
L ~ 27 / 13

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
MSU VS. THE OHIO STATE
L ~ 49 / 20

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
MSU VS. WISCONSIN
W ~ 34 / 28

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
MSU AT MICHIGAN
L ~ 29 / 7

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
MSU AT ILLINOIS
W ~ 23 / 15

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
MSU VS. RUTGERS
W ~ 21 / 27

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19
MSU VS. INDIANA
L ~ 39 / 31

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26
MSU AT PENN STATE
L ~ 16 / 35

2022 / 2023 MSU BASKETBALL SCHEDULE:

DATE

MATCHUP

PRE | TIP

WED OCT 28

MSU VS. FERRIS STATE W ~ 92 / 58

6PM | 7PM

TUE NOV 1

MSU VS. GRAND VALLEY STATE W ~ 75 / 56

6PM | 7PM

MON NOV 7

MSU VS. NORTHERN ARIZONA W ~ 73 / 55

6PM | 7PM

FRI NOV 11

MSU AT GONZAGA L ~ 64 / 63

5:30PM | 6:30PM

TUE NOV 15

MSU AT KENTUCKY W ~ 86 / 77

6PM | 7PM

FRI NOV 18

MSU VS. VILLANOVA W ~ 73 / 71

7PM | 8PM

THU NOV 24

MSU VS. ALABAMA  L ~ 70 / 81

9:30 PM | 10:30 PM

SAT NOV 26

MSU VS. OREGON  W ~ 74 / 70

9:30PM | 10:30PM

SUN NOV 27

MSU VS. PORTLAND  W ~ 78 / 77

TBA | TBA

WED NOV 30

MSU VS. NOTRE DAME  L ~ 52 / 70

8:15 PM | 9:15 PM

SUN DEC 4

MSU VS. NORTHWESTERN L ~ 63 / 70

6PM | 7PM

WED DEC 7

MSU VS. PENN STATE W ~ 67 / 58
(UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA)

6:30PM | 7:30PM

SAT DEC 10

MSU VS. BROWN W ~ 68 / 50

3:30PM | 4:30PM

WED DEC 21

MSU VS. OAKLAND W ~ 67 / 64

5:30PM | 6:30PM

FRI DEC 30

MSU VS BUFFALO W ~ 89 / 68

5PM | 6PM

TUE JAN 3

MSU VS. NEBRASKA W ~ 74 / 56

6PM | 7PM

SAT JAN 7

MSU VS. MICHIGAN W ~ 59 / 53

1:30PM | 2:30PM

TUE JAN 10

MSU AT WISCONSIN W ~ 69 / 65

6PM | 7PM

FRI JAN 13

MSU AT ILLINOIS L ~ 66 / 75

8PM | 9PM

MON JAN 16

MSU VS. PURDUE L ~ 64 / 63

1:30PM | 2:30PM

THU JAN 19

MSU VS. RUTGERS W ~ 70 / 57

5:30PM | 6:30PM

SAT JAN 22

MSU AT INDIANA L ~ 82 / 69
(BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA)

NOON | 1PM

THU JAN 26

MSU VS. IOWA W ~ 63 / 61

6PM | 7PM

SUN JAN 29

MSU AT PURDUE L ~ 61 / 77
(WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA)

11:15 AM | 12:15 PM

SAT FEB 4

MSU VS. RUTGERS L ~ 61 / 55
(NEW YORK, NEW YORK)

11AM | NOON

TUE FEB 7

MSU VS. MARYLAND W ~ 63 / 58

8PM | 9PM

SUN FEB 12

MSU AT OHIO STATE W ~ 62 / 41
(COLUMBUS, OHIO)

NOON | 1PM

POSTPONED

MSU VS. MINNESOTA

6PM | 7PM

SAT FEB 18

MSU AT MICHIGAN L ~ 84 / 72
(ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN)

7PM | 8PM

TUE FEB 21

MSU VS. INDIANA W ~ 80 / 65

8PM | 9PM

SAT FEB 25

MSU AT IOWA L ~ 112 / 106
(IOWA CITY, IOWA)

11AM | NOON

TUE FEB 28

MSU AT NEBRASKA W ~ 80 / 67
(LINCOLN, NEBRASKA)

8PM | 9PM

SAT MAR 4

MSU VS. OHIO STATE W ~ 84 / 78

11AM | NOON

FRI MAR 10

MSU AT OHIO STATE L ~ 68 / 58
BIG TEN TOURNAMENT
(CHICAGO, ILLINOIS)

1:30PM | 2:30PM

FRI MAR 17

MSU AT USC W ~ 72 / 62
NCAA TOURNAMENT ~ FIRST ROUND
(COLUMBUS, OHIO)

11:00AM | 12:15PM

SUN MAR 19

MSU AT MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
W ~ 69 / 60
NCAA TOURNAMENT ~ SECOND ROUND
(COLUMBUS, OHIO)

4:00PM | 5:15PM

THR MAR 23

MSU AT KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
L~ 87 / 74
NCAA TOURNAMENT ~ SWEET 16
(NEW YORK, NEW YORK)

5:30PM | 6:30PM

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
MSU VS. FERRIS STATE
W ~ 92 / 58

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 1
MSU VS. GRAND VALLEY STATE
W ~ 75 / 56

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7
MSU VS. NORTHERN ARIZONA
W ~ 73 / 55

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
MSU VS. GONZAGA
L ~ 64 / 63

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15
MSU VS. KENTUCKY
W ~ 86 / 77

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
MSU VS. VILLANOVA
W ~ 73 / 71

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24
MSU VS. ALABAMA
L ~ 70 / 81

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25
MSU VS. OREGON
W ~ 74 / 70

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27
MSU VS. PORTLAND
W ~ 78 / 77

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30
MSU AT NOTRE DAME
L ~ 52 / 70

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
MSU VS. NORTHWESTERN
L ~ 63 / 70

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7
MSU AT PENN STATE
W ~ 67 / 58

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
MSU VS. BROWN
W ~ 68 / 50

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21
MSU VS. OAKLAND
W ~ 67 / 64

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30
MSU VS. BUFFALO
W ~ 89 / 68

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3
MSU VS. NEBRASKA
W ~ 74 / 56

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7
MSU VS. MICHIGAN
W ~ 59 / 53

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10
MSU AT WISCONSIN
W ~ 69 / 65

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13
MSU AT ILLINOIS
L ~ 75 / 66

MONDAY, JANUARY 16
MSU VS. PURDUE
L ~ 64 / 63

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19
MSU VS. RUTGERS
5:30PM | 6:30PM
W ~ 70 / 57

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22
MSU AT INDIANA
(BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA)
NOON | 1PM
L ~ 82 / 69

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26
MSU VS. IOWA
6PM | 7PM
W ~ 63 / 61

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29
MSU AT PURDUE
(WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA)
6PM | 7PM
L ~ 61 / 77

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
MSU VS. RUTGERS
L ~ 61 / 55
11AM | NOON

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
MSU VS. MARYLAND
8PM | 9PM
W ~ 63 / 58

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12
MSU AT OHIO STATE
(COLUMBUS, OHIO)
NOON | 1PM
W ~ 62 / 41

POSTPONED
MSU VS. MINNESOTA

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
MSU VS. MICHIGAN
(ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN)
7PM | 8PM
L ~ 84 / 72

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
MSU VS. INDIANA
8PM | 9PM
W ~ 80 / 65

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
MSU AT IOWA
(IOWA CITY, IOWA)
11AM | NOON
L ~ 112 / 106

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
MSU AT NEBRASKA
(LINCOLN, NEBRASKA)
8PM | 9PM
W ~ 80 / 67

THURSDAY, MARCH 4
MSU VS. OHIO STATE
11AM | NOON
W ~ 84 / 78

FRIDAY, MARCH 10
MSU AT OHIO STATE
BIG TEN TOURNAMENT
(CHICAGO, ILLINOIS)
1:30PM | 2:30PM
L ~ 68 / 58

FRIDAY, MARCH 17
MSU AT USC
NCAA TOURNAMENT ~ FIRST ROUND
(COLUMBUS, OHIO)
11:00AM | 12:15PM
W ~ 72 / 62

SUNDAY, MARCH 19
MSU AT MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
NCAA TOURNAMENT ~ SECOND ROUND
(COLUMBUS, OHIO)
4:00PM | 5:15PM
W ~ 69 / 60

THURSDAY, MARCH 23
MSU AT KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
NCAA TOURNAMENT ~ SWEET 16
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
5:30PM | 6:30PM
L~ 87 / 74