October 5, 2021 Michigan State, Penn State getting big boost from transfers From its first snap of the season, Michigan State showed that coach Mel Tucker’s rebuilding project wouldn’t take nearly as long as expected.
October 3, 2021 No. 17 Mich St beats W Kentucky 48-31, best start since 2015 Michigan State's Jayden Reed planted his right foot in the turf and juked to his left, cut back across the field and sprinted up the sideline untouched for an 88-yard touchdown off a punt return to score on special teams for the third straight week.
September 26, 2021 OT interception lifts No. 20 Spartans over Nebraska 23-20 Chester Kimbrough intercepted Adrian Martinez's pass in overtime and Matt Coghlin made a 21-yard field goal to keep No. 20 Michigan State unbeaten with a 23-20 win over Nebraska on Saturday night.
September 20, 2021 Spartans' Kenneth Walker top rusher in nation The move to Michigan State has been a career booster for Kenneth Walker III, who leads the nation in rushing through his first three games with the Spartans.
September 18, 2021 Spartans run: Michigan State rolls past No. 24 Miami, 38-17 Payton Thorne passed for 261 yards and four touchdowns, two of those scoring throws going to Jalen Nailor, and Michigan State extended its unbeaten start by topping No. 24 Miami 38-17 on Saturday.
September 11, 2021 Thorne passes for 4 TDs, Michigan State rolls Youngstown St Payton Thorne threw for four touchdowns, including two long strikes to Jayden Reed, and ran for another score as Michigan State rolled to a 42-14 victory over Youngstown State on Saturday.
September 4, 2021 Walker runs for 264 yards as Spartans beat Wildcats 38-21 Kenneth Walker III ran for a career-high 264 yards and a personal-best four touchdowns in an impressive debut with his new team, and Michigan State beat Northwestern 38-21 in the season opener on Friday night.
July 31, 2021 Both B1G Michigan schools mandating vaccinations University of Michigan and Michigan State University announced on Friday that both schools will require confirmed vaccination status ahead of their Fall academic season. University staff and students present for in-person instruction must provide proof of vaccination. Masks will also be mandated to be worn indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
July 29, 2021 Mel Tucker says leaders are starting to emerge for Spartans Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker is taking a mentality of accountability and repetition into his second season. According to Tucker, winning football is no different than success in any endeavor: learn what works, learn why it works, and then repeat it over and over. He said the team is looking forward to building on 2020’s lackluster 2-5 COVID-riddled performance.
June 11, 2021 Former Michigan State star to remain in jail in murder case A former Michigan State University basketball star was ordered to remain in jail during his first court appearance on murder and other charges in Detroit.
