Going into the 2024-25 season, Big Ten coaches think that MSU will win back-to-back regular season Big Ten titles. Forwards Karsen Dorwart and Isaac Howard were also voted first-team all-Big Ten alongside goalie Trey Augustine, who was a unanimous selection.

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A new development in the Michigan State NIL world is a sweepstakes.

If you contribute to Spartan Nation NIL, you'll be entered to win tickets and sideline passes to the Michigan State football game against Ohio State on September 28, 2024.

Includes a Parking Pass in Lot 79, participation in the Spartan Walk, a signed game-used football, and $1,500 for travel expenses (flight, gas, hotel, etc).

Michigan State is also going to do one for homecoming (since this first one has a quick turn around time). Several schools in the country (including UM) run sweepstakes like this to help fund the collective. MSU is a little late to the party but at least it's happening.

They'll also do some for basketball (including probably doing one for the Cali road trip).

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With several injuries, what might Michigan State's depth chart look like on Saturday versus Boston College?

@verbose dutch makes his projections here:

This week, Spartans Illustrated had the great opportunity to speak with Kevin Stone of EagleAction. He talked about BC's strengths, weakness, The “Red Bandanna Game” and how this game will alter the outlook on the season.

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Ran a few searches but couldn't find anything. I wanna bring my disabled step-dad to a game, I was thinking the Purdue game. Anyone know how I can get these tickets?

Do you goons gamble on the reg? I see a lot of posts on this board and other MSU boards about gambling and with gambling on the apps now I wonder how much people actually gamble, and how much as well. In the past, when I've gone to Vegas during the tournament, I'll throw $10 on a bunch of games. But that's my limit. It just doesn't interest me at all.

Rush ends coach Chad Wilt and defensive lineman Khris Bogle spoke to the media on Wednesday, and it's clear that the pass rush and containing Castellanos will be a major factor in MSU's chances on Saturday.

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EAST LANSING, Mich. - Fifth-ranked Michigan State women's soccer (6-0-2, 1-0-0 B1G) hosts its first Big Ten home game of the season on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. against its 2023 Big Ten co-champion Nebraska (3-4-0, 0-1-0 B1G) at DeMartin Stadium.

Thursday's game will air nationally on Big Ten Network.

FIRST TOUCH
MSU (6-0-2, 1-0-0 B1G) opened conference play last Thursday, Sept. 12, with an emphatic 5-0 win at Maryland. With the win, the Spartans extended their unbeaten record against league opponents on the road to 11 matches, last dropping a B1G road match at the end of the fall 2021 regular season. Five different Spartans scored in MSU's win at Maryland. Bella Najera, Emily Mathews and Allie Mairn scored first-half goals, while Julia Belli and Ella Janz added second half goals. Mairn, Belli and Janz each scored their first career goals in the win. Mathews' goal brought her 2024 total to a team-leading five.

MSU is ranked fifth in the United Soccer Coaches Poll for the third-straight week after earning a program-high ranking at No. 4 on Aug. 27. The Spartans played three top-15 opponents in non-conference action claimed the top spot in the first NCAA RPI of the season, which was released on Monday this week.

SCOUTING NEBRASKA
The Huskers are led by head coach John Walker, who holds a 368-197-61 record in 31 seasons at Nebraska. Walker is the reigning Big Ten Coach of the Year after leading Nebraska to a 17-4-3 record and NCAA Elite Eight appearance in 2023. MSU and Nebraska shared the Big Ten regular season title last season after posting 7-1-2 league records. Nebraska is 3-4-0 (0-1-0 B1G) this season, most recently dropping its conference opener at then-No. 17 Iowa, 2-0, on Sept. 12.

Senior midfielder/forward Sarah Weber leads the Huskers in goals (6) and points (14) this season. Her 2024 point total sits in a tie for fifth in the conference. Weber earned First Team All-Big Ten honors last season, while returners Haley Peterson and Jordan Zade collected Second Team nods.

Thursday's meeting between MSU and Nebraska will be the 12th all-time and first since the 2022 Big Ten tournament semifinals, where MSU secured a 2-1 win to advance to the championship game. It will also be the first regular-season matchup between the two teams since a 2-2 draw in Lincoln on Sept. 30, 2021. The Spartans hold a 5-4-2 edge in the series and 3-1-1 record at home. MSU defeated Nebraska, 2-0, in its last home match against the Huskers on Feb. 25, 2021. Nebraska's last win in East Lansing came in a 3-0 victory on Sept. 29, 2017.

UP NEXT
MSU travels to No. 9 Penn State on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. The game will air on Big Ten Network.

Preview courtesy of MSU Athletics.

Bob Probert’s daughters talk about their dad, his Red Wings career, and his health issues.​

Probie was one of the most popular Red Wings in franchise history, known for his brutal on-ice fights with opposing players and his skill as a hockey player.

Probert was best known for his activities as a fighter and enforcer. He was also one half of the "Bruise Brothers" with then-Red Wing teammate Joey Kocur during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He spent 16 years in the NHL and another 7+ years in the minors.

Off the ice, he battled concussions, addictions, and mental health issues and was one of the first diagnosed with CTE.

He died in 2010 at just 45 years old of a heart attack on July 5, 2010, during a severe heat wave while boating on Lake St. Clair with his children.


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Put it ALL on the line and vote in the weekly game poll.

Spartans lead 2-1 after the first 60 minutes. Goal by Meg Hughes and Emily Mathews have led the MSU team. Need to hold on or score again and put this game away.

Law school is not easy.

Neither is being a college football player.

How about doing both at the same time and not even being on a scholarship?

That’s exactly what Michigan State linebacker Sam Edwards is doing. Now in his fifth year in college, the walk-on has been a contributor on special teams in the past few seasons.

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BTN will be broadcasting the release live on Thursday. Check back then for full details. Pairings were announced in May:


And non-conference earlier this month:

We'll see if MSU can keep it rolling on the field and if 1 Best Bet can stay hot in the sportsbook.

Game 4: Michigan State (3-0, 1-0 Big Ten) at Boston College (2-1, 1-0 ACC)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 21
Kickoff: 8:05 p.m. ET
Location: Chestnut Hill, Mass.
Stadium: Alumni Stadium (44,500)
Surface: AstroTurf

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Michigan State hosted class of 2027 safety Darius Dennis this past weekend and the Ohio defensive back walked away with a scholarship offer from the Spartans.

MSU shut out Prairie View A&M by a final score of 40-0 and Dennis enjoyed his time in East Lansing.

The Trotwood-Madison High School (Trotwood, Ohio) standout athlete spoke with Spartans Illustrated to detail the trip, while also discussing how it felt to receive an offer from MSU.

"It felt good, I was excited," Dennis said about getting offered by Michigan State. "MSU is playing good football, shocking people, as a lot of people weren’t giving them the respect they deserve."

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Part of the identity that Michigan State’s new regime is looking to establish early on in their tenure includes a healthy usage of the tight end position. Brian Wozniak — the tight ends coach who Jonathan Smith brought over with him from Oregon State — is a key component of transitioning the success the staff had at the position over the last few years in Corvallis.

Luckily for Wozniak, he has plenty of options this season.

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Kris Phillips “Big Dooley”

@True_ballers16

Surgery completed


11:33 AM · Sep 19, 2024

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Back on September 7th, he said:


"Love y'all, Spartan nation. It’s going to get bad when I come back, and I’m putting the whole Big 10 on notice."


Get better soon Big Dooley!

Purchased two (2) tickets for Boston College and now cannot make the game.

Tickets are in Section PP (MSU Fan Section). Selling both tickets for $100.

If interested, contact Rob at (716) 680-1971.

Thank you.

Adam Decker will always be remembered for his hit on Iowa running back Shonn Greene, which saved MSU on Homecoming in 2008.

Decker's work ethic and team-first approach made him special in teammates' eyes.

RIP Adam. Spartandawgs for life.

Tony Paul of the Detroit News reported that MSU is not actively considering, but not ruling out walking out for cause

on two future CMU games in 2027 and 2030 for cause.

Michigan State is off to a 3-0 start in 2024 and not many pundits or fans predicted that heading into the campaign. Is MSU ahead of schedule right now under head coach Jonathan Smith? Or are the Spartans right where they should be?

@Greg Smith and I debate (there are two other topics Greg discusses in this piece with other writers, hence the URL and title)