Krysten Peek sits down with 2024 combo guard Jase Richardson at the Hoophall Classic where they discuss following in his dad's footsteps (Jason Richardson) and heading to Michigan State, playing with his younger brother Jaxson and expectations for next year.

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Jonathan Smith presser will begin at noon, to discuss Transfer additions. Stay tuned.

Michigan State offered a scholarship to Orchard Lake St. Mary's tight end Jayden Savoury. Head coach Jonathan Smith and tight ends coach/recruiting coordinator Brian Wozniak visited the school in person on Friday and extended the offer to Savoury.

Savoury is currently rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals. The potential is incredibly high for the 6-foot-6, 220-pound tight end as he just finished his first year of playing football in 2023.

Spartans Illustrated spoke with Savoury about the Michigan State offer and his recruiting process.

"It felt great," Savoury said about the Michigan State offer. "I live in Michigan and all my life I have known about Michigan State, so having an opportunity to play there is huge."

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I said before that if MSU wins by 20ish points, MSU fans should feel pretty good. They did just that. Here is the game recap.

We're tracking all of the Michigan State staff moves under Jonathan Smith here, based on what we are hearing, other reports and when things become official. This post will be constantly updated as more news comes in,

@verbose dutch, @Brendanmoore101 and I have gotten this started, but many Spartans Illustrated staff members will continue. We will let you know when updates have been made here in this thread.

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It is now confirmed that Oregon DB coach has been hired for the same position at MSU. Was hinted at a couple weeks ago. Massive hire for CJCS.

Martin has long been an elite recruiter, as he has been the lead in nearly 30 four starts throughout his career. Mighty fine hire for Coach Smith to get him away from Oregon where he was in a very nice situation. Sounds like Oregon very much wanted to keep him, but at the end of the day Smith and MSU won out.

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“When I was laying there and I was watching it on the hoop, because it felt like eternity, I was like. ‘Oh my gosh, that’s going in,’” Steven said after the game. “Then it dropped, and you can see it probably, I put both my arms and legs out and then you just see the whole bench, everyone surrounds me. But it was awesome.

"These guys have embraced me since the moment I’ve been here. I came in with Malik (Hall), but all the other guys, you would think that there would be some, not beef, but, ‘Oh that’s the coach’s son.’ I’ve never had that. A.J. (Hoggard) and Tyson (Walker) and, well everyone on the team, but those guys have really brought me in and showed that they love and care about me. So, that’s why I went and hugged them first after the whole play.”

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Seems likely, with Minter likely going with him. Who is next there? Hopefully Brady Hoke.

Seems harder their normal to win on the road. Is it the officiating? The ball? The rims? Depth perception in different arenas?

Regardless the cause, it just isn’t easy winning on the road. While home field advantage is expected, it becomes tough watching some of the road games. The games lack the entertainment value of a free flowing offense that doesn’t have to worry about being assaulted on most trips down the court.

Last night, PSU takes down Wisconsin at home even though they shot a lower percentage on threes and and from the free throw line, and were out rebounded but still got 6 more shots than Wisky. Turnovers seems to be the difference. Most were forced turnovers and one has to wonder if they limited the physical play, how the outcome may have been different.

From a conference perspective, if they allow a hockey game to break out during the game, when they get to the tournament and other conferences have a quicker whistle, can our teams adjust? So, to me there is an argument to a more even handed approach to officiating for the long term benefit of the conference.

Nate Carter takes viewers on a tour of the new Tom Izzo Football Building.

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“I have all the qualities of a top lineman and could help them (MSU) be one of the top lines in the country."

One of the top OL prospects in the class of 2026, Kodi Greene, discusses his MSU offer, where the Spartans stand in his recruitment and more:

They must be paying him a boat load of money

Unfortunately it is for Washington

The last time the Lions won a playoff game before tonight, I was a baby.

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New to me…. Perfect color for my bride. Where can I get one? Doesn’t show up on websites today

The Michigan State men's basketball team now has a tipoff time for the home game versus Maryland on Feb. 3, 2024. The Spartans and Terrapins will play at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The game can be watched on FOX.

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MSU Wrestling coach Roger Chandler is set to have a presser in a few minutes. Michigan State is 7-0 this season in duals with a trip to Michigan looming on Sunday.

Michigan State men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo reflected on Michigan State's win over Rutgers on Sunday, and got emotional about Steven Izzo's first basket.

"What I was most exited about wasn't him," Tom Izzo continued about his son. "I was most excited that our players and our fans cared so much about him that they made that more special for me. And it was something I'll never forget."

Additionally, Izzo believes his team is getting ready to make a run.

"I do think that this team has enough 'it,' that if we can continually grow a little bit here, and get some confidence, win some games, that we might just win more than some people thought,' Tom Izzo said.

Grimes has played in 37 games in his college career. He earned honorable mention All-ACC honors in 2021. Grimes missed the entire 2023 season due to injury.

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Update, Jan. 14: Grimes will not be attending Michigan State due to admissions issues.

Michigan State (9-7, 1-4) is back inside the Breslin Center to take on Rutgers (9-6, 1-3). This is the first of back-to-back home games for the Spartans.

Tip off is a little after noon.

Side note, A LOT of Lions gear here today in the stands.

But starting to lose it, and foul trouble will hurt.

Was 50-50 after three, now 58-50.

After another Big Ten road loss the Spartans return to the friendly confines of the Breslin Center to take on Rutgers. Click below to check out the game preview from @CarterElliott

"I think pulling in Coach Smith is big for rebuilding and I’m glad that I’m able to be on their radar. I think that Coach Smith can easily turn things around."

Class of 2025 WR JonAnthony Hall talks Michigan State offer, visit plans to East Lansing, and where the Spartans stand in his recruitment: