Michigan State survives Villanova comeback bid, 73-71

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Tyson Walker scored 22 points and Michigan State held off a late Villanova rally to pull out a 73-71 victory on Friday Night.

Michigan State outlasts Tshiebwe, No. 4 Kentucky in 2OT

Malik Hall forced two extra periods with dunks off inbounds plays, Mady Sissoko delivered two game-changing slams late in the second overtime, and Michigan State rallied to beat No. 4 Kentucky 86-77 on Tuesday night.

Michigan State holds on for 27-21 victory over Rutgers

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Payton Thorne threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns and Ben Patton hit two fourth-quarter field goals to lift Michigan State to a 27-21 victory Saturday over Rutgers and keep the Spartans' bowl hopes alive.

Timme's 22 lead No. 2 Zags past Spartans on carrier deck

CORONADO, Calif. (AP) — Drew Timme likened it to the feeling of playing hoops in a park as a kid, only this time it was on the flight deck of one of the world's most powerful warships.

Michigan State halts skid by upending No. 14 Illinois 23-15

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Payton Thorne threw for 182 yards and two touchdowns as Michigan State ended a troubling week where eight players were suspended for a post-game fight with Michigan last week by defeating No. 14 Illinois 23-15 on Saturday.

Harbaugh wants 'serious consequences' after Michigan-MSU tunnel attack

Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh addressed Saturday's incident in the tunnel, saying "there should be serious consequences" for the Michigan State University football players seen attacking two Michigan players.

Michigan vs Michigan State -- Rico Beard's predictions for the big game
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Michigan and Michigan State football face off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Ann Arbor. Here's what Rico Beard thinks will happen at the Big House.

No. 4 Michigan look to stop 2-game skid vs Michigan State

The Spartans have won the last two games against the Wolverines. But it's Michigan that is expected to win this weekend.

Michigan State outlasts Wisconsin in double overtime 34-28

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Quarterback Payton Thorne threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jayden Reed in the second overtime Saturday to lift Michigan State to a 34-28 victory over Wisconsin.

Michigan State University president resigns from post, cites 'lost confidence' in Board of Trustees

In a YouTube video put online, Dr. Samuel Stanley said he had submitted his 90-day notice of his intention to resign as president. It follows weeks of turmoil with the Board of Trustees.

CJ Stroud throws 6 TDs, No. 3 Ohio St tops Michigan St 49-20

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — C.J. Stroud tied a school record with six touchdown passes and No. 3 Ohio State coasted to a 49-20 win over Michigan State on Saturday.

Maryland solid defensively in 27-13 win over Michigan State

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Taulia Tagovailoa threw for 314 yards and a touchdown, and Maryland handed Michigan State its third consecutive loss, 27-13 on Saturday.

Warren truck plant entrance rammed and at least two Jeep Wagoneers recovered

The entrance to the plant suffered major damage after someone allegedly rammed it while thieves tried making off with multiple Jeep Wagoneers.

No. 14 Michigan State runs for 6 TDs in 52-0 rout of Akron

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jalen Berger ran for 107 yards and three touchdowns and Michigan State’s defense forced four fumbles Saturday to help the 14th ranked Spartans to a 52-0 victory over Akron.

No. 15 Michigan State sputters in 35-13 win over W. Michigan

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Payton Thorne capped three straight drives with touchdown passes in the first half and threw for a fourth score in the final quarter to help No. 15 Michigan State pull away and beat Western Michigan 35-13 on Friday night.

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker always on brand to promote

Mel Tucker smokes cigars and poses with expensive cars on social media, hoping to grab the attention of recruits from coast to coast and perhaps pique interest of fans near and far. The third-year football coach for No. 15 Michigan State invited five reporters to spend a day with him.

New material developed at MSU can turn wind turbine blades into gummy bears

Despite being used for renewable power, wind turbines have a dark side: they get tossed in a landfill when they're phased out. One researcher from Michigan State University wants to change that.