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Instant Recap: Spartans Make Huskies Whimper with 80-63 Win

Less than 24 hours before tonight’s tipoff, we learned that Washington guard Desmond Claude wouldn’t be playing in this game, or any other, for the remainder of the Huskies’ season.  Claude was limited by an ankle injury and missed some early games this season.  He tried to return but never fully recovered and announced yesterday […]

17 days ago | 0 reads

Game Thread: Michigan State @ Washington

The West Coast swing begins this evening in Seattle as MSU looks to get their 4th win in a row. Game is at 6 PM ET and will air on BTN. Oh, and since this did not get as much fanfare as it has in previous years, I am going to throw in the results […]

18 days ago | 3 reads

Michigan State Spartans In The NFL Playoffs

Has your professional team’s season already ended? Or do you simply not have a team? Still going to watch the NFL Playoffs and need help figuring out which team to get behind? The Only Colors is here to help. We looked at the eight remaining teams and compiled a list of all Michigan State players […]

18 days ago | 0 reads

Spartan Hockey Dominates and Sweeps Wisconsin

In a must sweep weekend to keep the B1G title in sight, the Spartans showed up as the team we know they can be and swept number 2 ranked Wisconsin in Madison and in dominating fashion. While game 1 had a close final score, both games felt like they were MSU’s to lose. If this […]

18 days ago | 0 reads

Spartan Basketball Preview: The Washington Huskies

Tom Izzo and Michigan State Men’s Basketball will kick off a 2-game road trip to the Pacific Northwest this Saturday afternoon in Seattle for a matchup with the Huskies of the University of Washington. UW is off to a 10-7 start, along with a 2-4 Big Ten record so far, but don’t let the wins […]

19 days ago | 2 reads

The Week Ahead In MSU Sports

I just realized I never put this one out last week. Hope none of you missed any MSU action as a result. This coming week, we have another full schedule, beginning tonight with the second game of MSU’s hockey series at Wisconsin as we seek a sweep. But before I get into the sports slate, […]

19 days ago | 1 read

MSU Hockey Game Thread/Preview: Wisconsin

Tonight at 9pm EST the Michigan State Spartans will take the ice against number 2 ranked Wisconsin in game one of a two game match in Madison. The Spartans are looking for revenge after being swept by the Badgers earlier this season at Munn in two one goal losses. For the Spartans to keep the […]

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20 days ago | 1 read

MSU Reacts Survey – Transfer Portal Class

Welcome back to another round of Reacts Surveys. This week we have just one question for you. Before you get to that, please remember to sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. So far in this transfer portal season, MSU has 26 new names that have committed to playing in Green & […]

21 days ago | 3 reads

Instant Recap: MSU Rallies to Defeat Indiana 81-60

This Monday, January 13th, marked the official end of the holidays for Michigan State students, as they returned to campus for the spring semester. Often times the end of the holidays and re-starting of school can bring about a brutal, sluggish start to the New Year, adjusting from the leisurely pace of winter break. The […]

21 days ago | 1 read

Men’s Basketball Preview: Indiana Hoosiers

Michigan State will complete a three game homestand tomorrow with the first of two matchups this season against the Indiana Hoosiers.  Indiana was the last team to defeat the Spartans in the regular season last year, and did so at the Breslin Center.  The Spartans, of course, went on to a Big Ten regular season […]

23 days ago | 1 read

Spartan Hockey Splits With Buckeyes

The weekend started out promising with a dominating victory on Friday but the Saturday close loss and upcoming schedule puts the Spartans in big hole to win the conference. State trails the conference leader by 8 points which isn’t an impossible task, but it definitely narrows the margin of error significantly. Friday’s game was a […]

24 days ago | 1 read

Nickname Voting

We had some lower participation this year than in the past, so there are not as many options for us to vote on. As such, this voting process is going to be structured a little differently. In the comment section below, I will leave a comment for each player whose nickname is up for debate. […]

25 days ago | 2 reads

MSU Hockey Game Thread: Ohio State

Spartan hockey is back in action this weekend and on the road against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Ohio State comes in at 6-11-1 and 2-6-0 in B1G. Friday’s game is a 6:30pm start time and Saturday the puck drops at 5:00pm. Both games will be available to watch on B1G+. MSU starts their gauntlet B1G […]

26 days ago | 2 reads

Basketball Preview: MSU Vs. Northwestern

On Monday night, the Michigan State Spartans took all their frustrations from a rough loss to Nebraska out on the visiting USC Trojans to the tune of a 29-point victory. On Thursday night, MSU will look to begin a new winning streak, and with no ranked opponents on the schedule until January 30, it seems […]

28 days ago | 3 reads

MSU Football: Coaching Staff Round-Up

It’s hard to believe that it has only been month since the 2025 season ended for Michigan State. Since the 38-28 victory over Maryland at Ford Field, MSU football has been an absolute whirlwind. Coach Pat Fitzgerald was announced as the next Spartan Head Coach on December 2nd, and since then he has been busy […]

29 days ago | 3 reads

Michigan State Reacts Survey

Hey TOC, we got a couple quick questions for you this week. With the college football season down to its last four teams, we want to know who you think will come out on top and also who you are cheering for. Oh, and one last reminder to get your nominations in for player nicknames. […]

29 days ago | 4 reads

Instant Recap: Spartans return to form, defeat USC 80-51

After a disappointing and turnover-filled performance Monday in Lincoln, NE, Michigan State returned home to face USC, just one of just four Big Ten teams (including the B1G tournament) to have defeated the Spartans last year.   It was the Izzone Alumni Night at the Breslin Center and the Spartans took the floor with Divine Ugochukwu […]

29 days ago | 2 reads

Game Thread: Michigan State Vs. USC

It’s a must-win game for both teams tonight, as the Spartans and the Trojans are looking to avoid a 2-game losing streak to open up 2026. Which squad can bounce back and get the W in this latest battle from Greek Mythology? Game is at 8:30 PM ET and will be on FS1. Let me […]

29 days ago | 4 reads

Spartan Sports Round Up

A few MSU winter sports teams are already underway with their seasons while several others are set to start soon. Let’s take a quick look at what’s happening in the broader world of MSU Sports. Besides men’s basketball and hockey, women’s basketball, wrestling, and indoor track & field are underway with their seasons. Women’s Basketball […]

30 days ago | 2 reads

Basketball Preview: MSU vs USC

Before we get into this preview, a quick reminder to make your suggestions for nicknames for the Spartans basketball roster. Now, on to USC. Your ninth ranked Michigan State Spartans will be back in action at home Monday night to take on their fourth Big Ten opponent of the 2025-26 campaign: the USC Trojans (12-2, […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads