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Final drives and passing game define MSU football’s loss to Northwestern

By Liam Chudler | 28 seconds ago

EAST LANSING, Mich. — For the second straight week, Michigan State football entered the final minute of the fourth quarter tied with their opponent, this time facing No. 25 Northwestern. The Spartans failed a field goal attempt before the final minute, giving the Wildcats enough time to march down the field and kick one of their own, defeating MSU 24-21.

“Disappointing loss when we had every opportunity to win that football game,” Fitzgerald said.

MSU field hockey comes up just short against No. 6 Iowa

A Michigan State field hockey player wearing white and an Iowa field hockey player wearing black fight for the ball on a green turf field at Ralph Young Field on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State Field Hockey welcomed No. 6 Iowa to Ralph Young Field to host Student Appreciation Day, marking the Spartans’ third-straight ranked opponent.

The Spartans demonstrated superb goalkeeping and scored a flurry of three goals against the Hawkeyes, despite being shut out in their last two games.

GALLERY: No. 3 MSU hockey defeats No. 12 Boston College 5-2 in exhibition

Boston College forward Ryan Conmy (36) falls to the ice after Michigan State junior forward Shane Vansaghi (23) checks him during an exhibition game at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing, Mich., on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.

Fans get first glance of Fitzgerald era in MSU football spring showcase

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The school year is coming to a close and summer is quickly approaching, signaling the end of Michigan State football’s spring practices.

Coach Pat Fitzgerald led his team in front of the MSU faithful for the first time of his tenure on Saturday in the 2026 Michigan State Football Spring Showcase. “Huge thanks to the great Spartan nation fanbase,” said Fitzgerald.

Community News

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