Travis Shoudy transfers to join his brother Tiernan at Michigan State
Former Ferris State defenseman Travis Shoudy was originally set to transfer to Colorado College but changed his mind and will now go to MSU instead. Travis is a native of Marysville, Michigan, and racked up 49 points in 104 games over the past three seasons at Ferris State. He will now join his brother Tiernan for the final season of his NCAA career.
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Dzierwa Named B1G Pitcher Of The Year Leads MSU’s All-B1G Honors
Michigan State baseball player Joseph Dzierwa was named the 2025 Big Ten Conference Pitcher of the Year to lead the Spartans’ All-Big Ten awards announced Tuesday by the conference office ahead of the 2025 B1G Tournament.Dzierwa also garnered First Team All-B1G accolades, and was the only player that was a unanimous selection to the First Team.
Did MSU Basketball Improve via the Transfer Portal?
With yesterday’s announcement of Divine Ugochukwu transferring from Miami to Michigan State, the Spartans’ 2025-2026 basketball roster may be complete. Xavier Booker (UCLA), Tre Holloman (North Carolina State), and Gehrig Normand (Santa Clara) have been replaced by Kaleb Glenn (Florida Atlantic), Trey Fort (Samford), and Ugochukwu. Did the transfer portal produce a net gain or loss for MSU? Let’s see if we can find the answer, from a statistical perspective at least, with the help of some charts!
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Spartans Tangle With Huskers Tuesday In Big Ten Tournament Opener
Michigan State baseball is making its 16th all-time appearance in the Big Ten Tournament when the 12th-seeded Spartans take on No. 8 seed Nebraska in game 3 of Tuesday’s opening day, with first pitch slated for 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT
Divine Ugochukwu (Miami) picks Michigan State basketball as transfer
It took some time, but Tom Izzo found another point guard to help direct Michigan State basketball. The Spartans received a pledge from Miami (Florida) transfer Divine Ugochukwu on Sunday, May 18, via his Instagram page, giving them a secondary ballhandler along with returning starting point guard Jeremy Fears Jr.
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Stewart-Barnett Wins Big Ten Steeplechase Title on Day Two of Track Championships
Kate Stewart-Barnett captured the women’s 3000m steeplechase Big Ten title on the second day of the B1G Track & Field Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Stewart-Barnett pulled away from the field after the last barrier to earn the win in 9:42.78. This was her second Big Ten steeplechase championship, also winning in 2023 with a time of 10:01.34.
MSU Baseball Extends Season, Heading to Omaha
It seemed all but out of the question a few weeks ago, but as a result of a rather strong finish to the regular season, Michigan State baseball will be heading to Omaha, Nebraska for the Big Ten Tournament. The Spartans won the season finale against Minnesota in dramatic fashion on Saturday, as senior junior infielder Randy Seymour hit a walk-off single to break a 10-10 tie in the bottom of the ninth.
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Michigan State’s 1,000-yard WR transfer plans to make similar splash at higher level
Rodney Bullard, who amassed more than 2,000 all-purpose yards over the last two seasons at Valdosta State, fits that profile. The wide receiver transfer expects his talent to translate from Division II to the Big Ten. “I definitely believe I can still have the same impact with the big jump, doing the same type of things,” Bullard said during spring practice last month. “As long as I do my job, be detailed, listen to the coaches, get in the gameplan, I’ll be able to make the same type of plays.”
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MSU Hockey to Add OHL Defenseman, Canucks Prospect
Michigan State hockey continues to put itself in a better position to get back to the NCAA Tournament and claim a national title.
Steve Ewen of the Vancouver Sun reported on Sunday that a spokesperson for the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks confirmed OHL defenseman and Canucks prospect Anthony Romani will be joining the Spartans next season, forgoing another year at the junior hockey level.
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Spartans Scorch No. 25 Trojans Saturday In 15-5 Run-Rule Victory For MSU
Michigan State baseball’s offense was as hot as the 95 degree temperature at first pitch Saturday afternoon on the way to scorching No. 25 USC, 15-5 in an 8-inning, run-rule Victory for MSU at Great Park in Irvine, Calif., as USC’s home stadium, Dedeaux Field, is undergoing renovations.
Spartans Finish Third at NCAA Norman Regional, Advance to NCAA Championships
Michigan State’s women’s golf team shot a 2-over par 290 in the third and final round of the NCAA Norman Regional on Tuesday at the Jimmie Austin Golf Club in Oklahoma to finish in third place and earn a trip to the NCAA Championships.
Michigan State hoops vs. Duke adds to unreal non-conference schedule thus far
Tom Izzo isn’t scared of a difficult matchup, famously known for his successful performances in the postseason. Adding to the difficulty of playing a regular season in the Big Ten, the Michigan State Spartans have announced three non-conference matchups for the 2025-26 season that are all against blue-blood college basketball programs.
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Michigan State Lands Another Transfer DB
Michigan State football has landed another transfer from the portal, once again on the defensive side of the ball. On Tuesday, former East Carolina defensive back Dontavius Nash announced on social media that he has committed to the Spartans. His commitment marks the program’s sixth from a transfer defensive back this offseason.
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Could Red Wings Be a Fit for Michigan State Star Isaac Howard?
It sounds as though 2022 Tampa Bay Lightning first round pick Isaac Howard will never play for the Lightning. At his end-of-season availability, Bolts GM Julien BriseBois said as much, admitting that the two most likely outcomes for the current Michigan State Spartans forward are either a trade or departure via free agency next summer. Could the friction between Howard and Tampa Bay afford the Red Wings the chance at a discounted prospect with the potential to pack a punch?
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Alan Haller dismissal affects Jonathan Smith’s contract
Michigan State University’s dismissal of Alan Haller will have a financial fallout beyond his own contract.It affects football coach Jonathan Smith’s deal as well.The school’s decision to part ways with its athletic director Thursday triggers a clause in Smith’s seven-year, $52.85 million deal he signed when he was hired 17 months ago that cuts in half how much another school would have to pay to pry him away from the Spartans.
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The challenges for Michigan State’s next athletic director, including NIL
In announcing Haller’s dismissal effective May 11, Guskiewicz said he’s looking for someone “who can best navigate the changing landscape of collegiate athletics while working closely with both internal and external stakeholders to move Michigan State forward as a leader among the Power Four institutions. ”Translation: Michigan State wants an individual who can strengthen relationships with big-money donors. College athletics change seemingly by the hour and cash is needed to be a real player, especially in football and men’s basketball.
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Alan Haller out as Michigan State athletic director
Alan Haller is out as Michigan State’s athletic director. Haller has been relieved of his duties, ending the tenure of the 54-year-old Lansing native and former Spartan and NFL football player after 3½ years. Haller’s last day will be May 11. Guskiewicz said the university plans to begin a search for a new athletic director in the coming weeks. Jen Smith, MSU’s deputy athletic director and senior women’s administrator/compliance, and men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo will serve as co-interim athletic director in the meantime, the school said in its release.
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Isaac Howard Named to 2025 U.S. Hockey Men’s National Team
2025 Hobey Baker Memorial Award winner Isaac Howard has been named to the 2025 U.S. Hockey Men’s National Team in advance of the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championships, which takes place May 9-25 in Herning, Denmark and Stockholm, Sweden. All U.S. games in the tournament will air live on NHL Network.
Transfer edge rusher Cam Williams commits to Michigan State
Michigan State continues to build up its roster through the transfer portal, addressing its needs after spring camp and another round of portal entries. After picking up a commitment from Texas Tech edge rusher Isaac Smith last week, the Spartans added another player to that position group in Cam Williams from Georgia State.
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Michigan State Men’s Basketball Conference Opponents for 2025-26 Announced
On Tuesday, the Big Ten Conference announced home and away opponents for the 2025-26 men’s basketball season. The league will play a 20-game conference schedule, seven home only and seven away only, and play three opponents both home and away. MSU will play both home and away against Indiana, Michigan, and Rutgers. Big Ten opponents to visit the Breslin Center include Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Northwestern, Ohio State, UCLA, and USC. The Spartans will pay visits to Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, Washington, and Wisconsin.