Tulsa the first test for No. 18 Michigan State's offense
Tulsa (3-9 last season) at No. 18 Michigan State (7-6), Friday at 7:05 p.m. Eastern (FS1). Line: Michigan State by 23. Series record: First meeting. WHAT'S AT STAKE? It's the first chance for Michigan State to show off any offensive improvements after the Spartans scored only 32 points in their last four games last season. The Spartans shuffled roles around among offensive...
Tulsa (3-9 last season) at No. 18 Michigan State (7-6), Friday at 7:05 p.m. Eastern (FS1). Line: Michigan State by 23. Series record: First meeting. WHAT'S AT STAKE? It's the first chance for Michigan State to show off any offensive improvements after the Spartans scored only 32 points in their last four games last season. The Spartans shuffled roles around among offensive...
WATCH: Spartans saying little about offense that needs improvement
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Later this week, the mystery surrounding Michigan State's offense will finally end. Until then, the Spartans aren't revealing much. "Friday night, after the game, we'll be able to brag about it a little bit," quarterback Brian Lewerke said. "But as for now, we can't really do too much."
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Later this week, the mystery surrounding Michigan State's offense will finally end. Until then, the Spartans aren't revealing much. "Friday night, after the game, we'll be able to brag about it a little bit," quarterback Brian Lewerke said. "But as for now, we can't really do too much."
WATCH: Harbaugh, Hutchinson, Eubanks & Hill as they ready for MTSU
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No surprise here: Shea Patterson is Michigan's starting quarterback. But backup Dylan McCaffrey also seems to be in coach Jim Harbaugh's plans. "All options are open that way, in terms of that," Harbaugh said Monday. "Would like to definitely play both."
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - No surprise here: Shea Patterson is Michigan's starting quarterback. But backup Dylan McCaffrey also seems to be in coach Jim Harbaugh's plans. "All options are open that way, in terms of that," Harbaugh said Monday. "Would like to definitely play both."
WATCH: Michigan's Harbaugh says he wouldn't lie about transfer
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh lashed out Tuesday night at Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell, who said Michigan did not support a transfer's attempt to immediately play for the Bearcats. Harbaugh said he told Fickell months ago he wouldn't lie about what he knew regarding the transfer of James Hudson. Fickell told The Athletic that Michigan didn't support Hudson's waiver...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh lashed out Tuesday night at Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell, who said Michigan did not support a transfer's attempt to immediately play for the Bearcats. Harbaugh said he told Fickell months ago he wouldn't lie about what he knew regarding the transfer of James Hudson. Fickell told The Athletic that Michigan didn't support Hudson's waiver...
WATCH: Harbaugh seems set up for success in 5th season at Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh seems set up for success at Michigan in his fifth season, leading a program that's a popular choice to win the Big Ten . "That's where I would pick us," Harbaugh said. Some are taking another step, predicting the Wolverines will earn a spot in the College Football Playoff to give them a chance at winning a national championship for the...
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh seems set up for success at Michigan in his fifth season, leading a program that's a popular choice to win the Big Ten . "That's where I would pick us," Harbaugh said. Some are taking another step, predicting the Wolverines will earn a spot in the College Football Playoff to give them a chance at winning a national championship for the...
WATCH: Changes abound as Michigan State tries to fix offense
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Seven months ago, Mark Dantonio shook up his offensive staff, keeping his assistants but switching their roles around. It was a move that reflected the state of the Michigan State program - not necessarily panicking, but certainly aware of some recent shortcomings.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Seven months ago, Mark Dantonio shook up his offensive staff, keeping his assistants but switching their roles around. It was a move that reflected the state of the Michigan State program - not necessarily panicking, but certainly aware of some recent shortcomings.
Dantonio keeps offensive changes under wraps at media day
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Raequan Willams bluntly outlined the expectations for Michigan State this coming season. "Big Ten championship," the senior defensive end said. "That's what we want. Anything less would be a failure."
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Raequan Willams bluntly outlined the expectations for Michigan State this coming season. "Big Ten championship," the senior defensive end said. "That's what we want. Anything less would be a failure."
Harbaugh, Michigan looking to play game outside US
CHICAGO (AP) - Michigan hasn't played a game outside the United States in more than a century but coach Jim Harbaugh said that will change soon. Asked about the possibility of playing a game in Mexico, Harbaugh tipped an upcoming international date. "We're close to announcing playing a team on foreign soil," he said Friday at Big Ten media days. "I think there's...
CHICAGO (AP) - Michigan hasn't played a game outside the United States in more than a century but coach Jim Harbaugh said that will change soon. Asked about the possibility of playing a game in Mexico, Harbaugh tipped an upcoming international date. "We're close to announcing playing a team on foreign soil," he said Friday at Big Ten media days. "I think there's...
Jim Harbaugh gets drilled by son with Wiffle ball
The good news is that Jim Harbaugh is fine. The bad news is - his son may not be following his footsteps and playing football. The proof is in the two Wiffle ball rockets Harbaugh posted to Twitter, one of which hit him in the face.
The good news is that Jim Harbaugh is fine. The bad news is - his son may not be following his footsteps and playing football. The proof is in the two Wiffle ball rockets Harbaugh posted to Twitter, one of which hit him in the face.
Wolverines are finding Omaha to be their home away from home
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The Michigan baseball team is feeling right at home in Omaha and the state of Nebraska as its chases the program's first national title since 1962. Some key moments on the Wolverines' improbable journey occurred here even before the College World Series - like the losses in Lincoln that cost them the Big Ten regular-season title and the walk-off win in the...
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The Michigan baseball team is feeling right at home in Omaha and the state of Nebraska as its chases the program's first national title since 1962. Some key moments on the Wolverines' improbable journey occurred here even before the College World Series - like the losses in Lincoln that cost them the Big Ten regular-season title and the walk-off win in the...
Joey Hauser transferring from Marquette to Michigan State
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Marquette forward Joey Hauser is transferring to Michigan State. The Spartans announced the addition of Hauser on Tuesday. He averaged 9.7 points and 5.3 rebounds a game as a freshman in 2018-19. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo says the Spartans recruited Hauser out of high school and are familiar with him. Hauser said in a statement that he can't wait to take...
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Marquette forward Joey Hauser is transferring to Michigan State. The Spartans announced the addition of Hauser on Tuesday. He averaged 9.7 points and 5.3 rebounds a game as a freshman in 2018-19. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo says the Spartans recruited Hauser out of high school and are familiar with him. Hauser said in a statement that he can't wait to take...
3 generations of Harbaughs make 1st visit to Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK (AP) - Jim Harbaugh is in a New York sports state of mind this weekend. Michigan's football coach visited Yankee Stadium for the first time Friday, joined by his father and 6-year-old son to watch the Bronx Bombers take on the Tampa Bay Rays with first place at stake in the AL East. After that, the three generations of Harbaugh boys are headed out to Long Island on Saturday to...
NEW YORK (AP) - Jim Harbaugh is in a New York sports state of mind this weekend. Michigan's football coach visited Yankee Stadium for the first time Friday, joined by his father and 6-year-old son to watch the Bronx Bombers take on the Tampa Bay Rays with first place at stake in the AL East. After that, the three generations of Harbaugh boys are headed out to Long Island on Saturday to...
Michigan State adds forward Julius Marble to 3-player class
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has added a third player to its basketball recruiting class. Julius Marble signed a letter of intent on Wednesday to play for coach Tom Izzo next season. The 6-foot-8 forward will be a relatively unheralded freshman along with highly touted guard Mark Watts and forward Malik Hall on a talented and experienced team .
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has added a third player to its basketball recruiting class. Julius Marble signed a letter of intent on Wednesday to play for coach Tom Izzo next season. The 6-foot-8 forward will be a relatively unheralded freshman along with highly touted guard Mark Watts and forward Malik Hall on a talented and experienced team .
Michigan State's Winston staying in school, Ward leaving
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - All-America guard Cassius Winston wants to accomplish more at Michigan State. He is coming back for his senior season. "It will always be my goal to play in the NBA, but that's a dream that can wait a year," Winston said Friday. Teammate Nick Ward said he is entering the draft and plans to sign with an agent and end his college career.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - All-America guard Cassius Winston wants to accomplish more at Michigan State. He is coming back for his senior season. "It will always be my goal to play in the NBA, but that's a dream that can wait a year," Winston said Friday. Teammate Nick Ward said he is entering the draft and plans to sign with an agent and end his college career.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo signs star guard Mark Watts
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has signed 6-foot-3 guard Mark "Rocket" Watts. The school announced Wednesday it received a letter of intent from Watts, who attends SPIRE Academy in Ohio and is from Detroit. He joins 6-foot-8 forward Malik Hall in Tom Izzo's recruiting class.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State has signed 6-foot-3 guard Mark "Rocket" Watts. The school announced Wednesday it received a letter of intent from Watts, who attends SPIRE Academy in Ohio and is from Detroit. He joins 6-foot-8 forward Malik Hall in Tom Izzo's recruiting class.
WATCH: Patterson, McCaffrey, Kemp, Hudson & McKeon after Michigan Spring Game
Jim Harbaugh has handed the keys to Michigan's new-look offense to Josh Gattis , who is implementing a no-huddle, spread scheme.
Jim Harbaugh has handed the keys to Michigan's new-look offense to Josh Gattis , who is implementing a no-huddle, spread scheme.
WATCH: Dantonio & Lewerke following Michigan State Spring Game
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Whatever changes Michigan State is making to its offense, Spartans fans may have to wait until next season to find out. New offensive coordinator Brad Salem is keeping his comments fairly vague.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Whatever changes Michigan State is making to its offense, Spartans fans may have to wait until next season to find out. New offensive coordinator Brad Salem is keeping his comments fairly vague.
Michigan State falls short in comeback in Final Four, loses 61-51
The buzzer sounded and Tom Izzo walked stoically across the Final Four floor to shake hands with Texas Tech counterpart Chris Beard, complimenting him on his team's toughness and a fine defensive performance.
The buzzer sounded and Tom Izzo walked stoically across the Final Four floor to shake hands with Texas Tech counterpart Chris Beard, complimenting him on his team's toughness and a fine defensive performance.