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Everything Dusty May, Tom Izzo, players did to pour gasoline on Michigan-MSU basketball rivalry
Read full article: Everything Dusty May, Tom Izzo, players did to pour gasoline on Michigan-MSU basketball rivalryDusty May, Tom Izzo, and their teams have spent the past week pouring gasoline on an already heated Michigan-Michigan State basketball rivalry.
‘Tell him to call me’: Michigan-MSU rivalry heats up as Tom Izzo responds to Dusty May comments
Read full article: ‘Tell him to call me’: Michigan-MSU rivalry heats up as Tom Izzo responds to Dusty May commentsNo. 10-ranked Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo responded to No. 2-ranked Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May’s recent criticisms following their rivalry game on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
‘40 minutes of it’: What Dusty May said about Jeremy Fears’ controversial plays in Michigan-MSU game
Read full article: ‘40 minutes of it’: What Dusty May said about Jeremy Fears’ controversial plays in Michigan-MSU gameNo. 2-ranked Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May discussed the controversial plays by Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. during their 83-71 victory inside the Breslin Center.
Tom Izzo expresses disappointment after Michigan State falls to Michigan basketball on his birthday
Read full article: Tom Izzo expresses disappointment after Michigan State falls to Michigan basketball on his birthdayMichigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo expressed deep disappointment following his team’s 83-71 loss to the No. 3-ranked Michigan Wolverines inside the Breslin Center on his 71st birthday.
‘Let them boo’: How Dusty May helped Michigan basketball stay composed in hostile environment vs. MSU
Read full article: ‘Let them boo’: How Dusty May helped Michigan basketball stay composed in hostile environment vs. MSUMichigan basketball head coach Dusty described the decision to walk out before the Michigan State fans and "soak in that welcome" as a way to let the crowd release their frustration early.
No. 3 Michigan basketball spoils Izzo’s birthday with rare Breslin Center victory over No. 7 Spartans
Read full article: No. 3 Michigan basketball spoils Izzo’s birthday with rare Breslin Center victory over No. 7 SpartansThe No. 3-ranked Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball team (20-1, 10-1 Big Ten) traveled to East Lansing and took down the No. 7-ranked Michigan State Spartans (19-3, 9-2 Big Ten) 83-71 inside the Breslin Center, spoiling the birthday celebration of Tom Izzo.
‘We’re the more talented team’: Michigan basketball’s Roddy Gayle Jr. talks toughness in Spartans matchup
Read full article: ‘We’re the more talented team’: Michigan basketball’s Roddy Gayle Jr. talks toughness in Spartans matchupNo. 3-ranked Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. acknowledged No. 7-ranked Michigan State Spartans have a great staff and players, but said, “We’re the more talented team. We just have to come with that toughness.”
‘We’re excited to beat Michigan State’: Michigan Basketball’s Nimari Burnett embraces pressure of rivalry
Read full article: ‘We’re excited to beat Michigan State’: Michigan Basketball’s Nimari Burnett embraces pressure of rivalryNo. 3-ranked Michigan Wolverines senior guard Nimari Burnett said beating the No. 7-ranked Michigan State Spartans means a lot to him personally.
MSU’s Tom Izzo on Michigan matchup: ‘We can’t play average and win’
Read full article: MSU’s Tom Izzo on Michigan matchup: ‘We can’t play average and win’Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is already turning the page from an overtime escape against Rutgers, warning the Spartans they’ll need their best against Michigan.
Judge dismisses sexual harassment lawsuit against former Michigan State football head coach Mel Tucker
Read full article: Judge dismisses sexual harassment lawsuit against former Michigan State football head coach Mel TuckerA judge in East Lansing has dismissed the sexual harassment lawsuit against former Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker.
Top conference seed on the line in Michigan, MSU rivalry game
Read full article: Top conference seed on the line in Michigan, MSU rivalry gameNarrow wins by Michigan and Michigan State set the stage for Friday’s pivotal rivalry matchup as both are tied for the number one seed in the Big Ten with little margin for error.
Tom Izzo tells Michigan State player he ‘can’t guard my mother’ in Oregon win
Read full article: Tom Izzo tells Michigan State player he ‘can’t guard my mother’ in Oregon winTom Izzo didn’t mince words during a huddle in Michigan’s State’s game against Oregon, telling guard Kur Teng, “Kur, you can’t guard my mother. My mother.”
Game stopped in middle of play as former Michigan State basketball player ejected for comment to ref
Read full article: Game stopped in middle of play as former Michigan State basketball player ejected for comment to refThe Michigan State basketball game against USC was stopped in the middle of play on Monday night when a former player got ejected for a comment made to a referee.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 2025: Chelios, Dantonio, Shields, Wallace, Richardson, Dombrowski inducted
Read full article: Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 2025: Chelios, Dantonio, Shields, Wallace, Richardson, Dombrowski inductedThe Michigan Sports Hall of Fame has inducted its 2025 Class at an event in the Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit.
Michigan State announces $1 billion capital initiative to upgrade Spartan Stadium, Breslin, more
Read full article: Michigan State announces $1 billion capital initiative to upgrade Spartan Stadium, Breslin, moreMichigan State University announced a $1 billion capital initiative with a goal of upgrading Spartan Stadium, the Breslin Center, and other facilities.
Michigan State football officially hires longtime Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald
Read full article: Michigan State football officially hires longtime Northwestern head coach Pat FitzgeraldMichigan State has officially hired longtime Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald to lead its football program.
How 1934 marketing gamble made Detroit Lions Thanksgiving football tradition
Read full article: How 1934 marketing gamble made Detroit Lions Thanksgiving football traditionThe tradition started in 1934 when owner George A. Richards moved the team to Detroit and scheduled a Thanksgiving Day game to attract fans who favored baseball.
Michigan State football vacates 3 years of wins for NCAA rules violations during Mel Tucker era
Read full article: Michigan State football vacates 3 years of wins for NCAA rules violations during Mel Tucker eraMichigan State football will vacate wins as part of a deal with the NCAA over rules violations during the Mel Tucker era.
Michigan football hosts Purdue with offensive momentum, stifling defense in Ann Arbor
Read full article: Michigan football hosts Purdue with offensive momentum, stifling defense in Ann ArborThe No. 21-ranked Michigan Wolverines are looking to keep their winning ways as they’ll play host to the Purdue Boilermakers.
Michigan football OL coach Grant Newsome praises young linemen stepping up this season, pride of No. 77
Read full article: Michigan football OL coach Grant Newsome praises young linemen stepping up this season, pride of No. 77Michigan Wolverines offensive line coach Grant Newsome praised the three young linemen stepping up this season, the injuries, and the pride of wearing No. 77.
Michigan football’s Rayshaun Benny reflects on rivalry win, return from injury, team defensive growth
Read full article: Michigan football’s Rayshaun Benny reflects on rivalry win, return from injury, team defensive growthMichigan Wolverines defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny shared his thoughts on the team’s response following the USC game and their recent performances, including retaining the Paul Bunyan Trophy after defeating the Michigan State Spartans.
Defense, ground-and-pound attack submits Spartans as Michigan football extends rivalry win streak to 4
Read full article: Defense, ground-and-pound attack submits Spartans as Michigan football extends rivalry win streak to 4The No. 25-ranked Michigan Wolverines defeated the Michigan State Spartans 31-20 in East Lansing for the Paul Bunyan Trophy, their fourth straight victory in the rivalry.
Michigan football looks to extend its win streak vs. MSU behind rushing attack, defense in East Lansing
Read full article: Michigan football looks to extend its win streak vs. MSU behind rushing attack, defense in East LansingThe No. 25-ranked Michigan Wolverines are preparing to face the Michigan State Spartans in East Lansing for the Paul Bunyan Trophy while also looking for their fourth straight win in the rivalry series.
ROTC cadets run 64 miles in ‘Alex’s Great State Race’ ahead of U of M vs. MSU rivalry football game
Read full article: ROTC cadets run 64 miles in ‘Alex’s Great State Race’ ahead of U of M vs. MSU rivalry football gameIt’s become a cherished tradition before the big Michigan State Spartans vs. Michigan Wolverines rivalry football game. For the 12th straight year, Army ROTC cadets from both schools completed “Alex’s Great State Race,” carrying the game ball 64 miles between campuses.
Michigan football’s Brian Jean-Mary breaks down defensive adjustments ahead of Michigan State rivalry game
Read full article: Michigan football’s Brian Jean-Mary breaks down defensive adjustments ahead of Michigan State rivalry gameMichigan Wolverines defensive run game coordinator and linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary broke down defensive adjustments ahead of the Michigan State Spartans rivalry game in East Lansing.
Former Michigan State Spartans mascot shares life behind suit ahead of University of Michigan game
Read full article: Former Michigan State Spartans mascot shares life behind suit ahead of University of Michigan gameFew people know the Michigan State Spartans–Michigan Wolverines rivalry quite like Nicole Niemiec, who spent three years as the university’s iconic mascot, Sparty, all while keeping her identity a secret.
House divided: 1 family, 2 teams, endless bragging rights in U of M vs. MSU football game
Read full article: House divided: 1 family, 2 teams, endless bragging rights in U of M vs. MSU football gameMom Jacquise Purifoy is a proud University of Michigan graduate, dressed head to toe in maize and blue. Her daughter Jasmine is a Michigan State University student, proudly representing the green and white.
‘Put your big boy pants on’: Michigan football’s Ron Bellamy talks rivalry, intensity, details in MSU game
Read full article: ‘Put your big boy pants on’: Michigan football’s Ron Bellamy talks rivalry, intensity, details in MSU gameMichigan Wolverines offensive pass game coordinator and wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy discussed his experience in the Michigan State rivalry, including its intensity, ahead of the state championship.
East Lansing police face scrutiny over use of force, racial bias claims ahead of MSU–U-M rivalry game
Read full article: East Lansing police face scrutiny over use of force, racial bias claims ahead of MSU–U-M rivalry gameAs Michigan State University prepares to host tens of thousands of fans for its annual rivalry game against the University of Michigan, controversy over police conduct in East Lansing has moved from the sidelines to center stage.
Michigan football’s Giovanni El-Hadi talks urgency, rivalry, protecting Underwood ahead of MSU game
Read full article: Michigan football’s Giovanni El-Hadi talks urgency, rivalry, protecting Underwood ahead of MSU gameMichigan Wolverines offensive guard Giovanni El-Hadi shared his thoughts on the team’s focus this week, the intense Michigan State Spartans rivalry, and the importance of urgency after a tough loss.
Michigan football HC Sherrone Moore previews Michigan State rivalry, highlights team progress, injuries
Read full article: Michigan football HC Sherrone Moore previews Michigan State rivalry, highlights team progress, injuriesMichigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore highlighted key player developments and preparations for the upcoming rivalry game against Michigan State.
Can’t get any worse, right? Detroit sports fans limp into Monday after miserable weekend
Read full article: Can’t get any worse, right? Detroit sports fans limp into Monday after miserable weekendIf you’re a Detroit fan and you’re reading this, congratulations! It means you survived one of the most miserable sports weekends in recent memory.