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Nolan Higgins and Carter Monke, key pitchers for Michigan State, reflect on their growth and upcoming senior celebrations as the team prepares for a non‑conference series with Illinois State.
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Nolan Higgins and Carter Monke, key pitchers for Michigan State, reflect on their growth and upcoming senior celebrations as the team prepares for a non‑conference series with Illinois State.

CBS Sports places Michigan State at No.66 in its 1-138 college football rankings, highlighting a challenging outlook for the Spartans under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald.

Ronnie Gomiller, a top-ranked wide receiver in the 2027 class, is set to visit Michigan State University on June 12, joining a short list of schools that have secured his official trip.

Michigan State has locked in an official visit with four-star wide receiver Ronnie Gomiller, a top-ranked recruit from Illinois, as part of a strategic effort to strengthen its 2027 roster.

With Chrishon McCray, Rodney Bullard Jr. and Jameel Gardner Jr. set to exhaust their eligibility, Michigan State is intensifying its pursuit of top receiver prospects, including Detroit’s Don Spillers III, Montana’s Steele Harris and Texas’ Zach Forbish, each of whom is scheduled for official visits and carries significant commitments.

Michigan State's hockey program lands a cluster of highly ranked prospects, filling key gaps and positioning the team for a competitive future.

Indiana University welcomes top defensive prospect Myles Smith for an official visit, as the Hoosiers aim to strengthen their pass rush and compete for a coveted recruit.

A look at how Nightingale’s talent pipeline is translating into elite NHL draft selections for the Spartans.

Under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, Michigan State hopes to break a four‑year bowl drought. The 2026 slate features a mix of manageable early games and high‑profile contests against national championship contenders.

A five‑star recruit who dominated the EYBL circuit and earned a spot on the USA Nike Hoop Summit, Ethan Taylor will head to East Lansing, where he hopes to learn from coach Tom Izzo and help the Spartans rebuild.

Michigan State football has arranged an official visit with Lawrence Kanneh, a 6‑foot‑3, 220‑pound edge prospect from Whitehall Yearling High, marking a key early move in his 2027 recruitment.

Lawrence Kanneh, a 6‑foot‑3, 220‑pound athlete from Whitehall Yearling High, will travel to East Lansing on June 5. His upcoming official visit marks the first time a power‑four program has arranged such a trip with the unranked 2027 prospect, placing Michigan State in a favorable position for his recruitment.

Michigan State has offered a scholarship to three‑star safety Henry Sakalas, a top Illinois prospect whose recruitment includes visits to Minnesota and Illinois.

Michigan State’s latest recruitment push targets elite safety Henry Sakalas, whose growing list of suitors includes major programs across the Midwest.

Michael Malone is shaping his first coaching staff at the University of North Carolina, enlisting Bryan Tibaldi, whose extensive background spans college and NBA roles, to bolster the program’s development and scouting capabilities.

A standout athlete from Salesianum High School in Delaware, Jamar Taylor announced his commitment to Rutgers for the 2027 class, citing his track achievements and impressive junior season stats.

A rapid succession of tournaments has taken Porter Martone from the World Junior stage to the NHL playoffs and now to the World Hockey Championships, where he will test himself against the sport's elite.

After a promising college stint and a brief NFL audition, defensive back Malcolm Bell has officially joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders, signaling a strategic move for the CFL franchise.

Northern Michigan University’s Wildcats hockey team launches its 50th anniversary season with a home series against Miami University, marking the start of a year-long celebration of the program’s rich history and future ambitions.

Michigan State football has become the first Power Four school to offer Lawrence Kanneh, a 6‑foot‑3, 220‑pound edge rusher from Whitehall Yearling High, signaling early interest in the 2027 class.

Former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Bryan Tibaldi is set to join the University of North Carolina’s staff, bringing recent NBA success and a deep connection to the Tar Heels.

Michigan State becomes the first Power Four program to offer 2027 edge rusher Lawrence Kanneh, a 6‑foot‑3, 220‑pound prospect from Columbus, Ohio.
Illinois will travel to Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium in November 2026 and host the Blue Devils in December 2027, adding a marquee series to a packed slate that includes road tests against Texas Tech, UConn and several Big Ten powerhouses.
Duke’s upcoming home‑and‑neutral series with Illinois, set for November 2026 in Durham and December 2027 in Chicago, adds a marquee matchup to a schedule that includes games against three of the four 2026 Final Four teams. The roster features key returnees, transfer additions and the nation’s top recruiting class, all overseen by head coach Jon Scheyer.