Analysis
Fantastic, Functional, Forgettable: UM dominates, banged-up MSU scrapes by, directionals rolled on road
There was plenty of good, bad and ugly from the Mitten teams as the first quarter of the season wraps up.
Michigan State Spartans
Coverage pertaining to Michigan State football
News
Mitten Masterkey: Week 3
Week 3 of action has arrived and Mitten Football is back with another guide to your weekend. Tap in!
Analysis
Week 3 picks, preview: CMU visits Michigan Stadium; EMU, WMU major road dogs
There are four games for Mitten teams this weekend, with the Chippewas and Wolverines going head to head in Ann Arbor.
Analysis
Fantastic, Functional, Forgettable: Aidan Chiles, Ryan Eckley shine in Week 2 win, WMU run game rolls, EMU defense run over again
Four of the five teams from the Mitten lost on Saturday, but there was still plenty of good and lots to build off of in the four losses.
Michigan State Spartans
Nick Marsh exemplifies Michigan State’s growth in 2OT win over Boston College
The star sophomore recorded a pair of touchdowns, but how he came about the second one is a window into where this MSU team is.
News
Mitten Masterkey: Week 2
Your guide to the Week 2 slate is here, from TV listings and schedules to picks to some 11th hour analysis.
Analysis
Week 2 picks, preview: Michigan, Michigan State face primetime tests
The Spartans and Wolverines and have big tests versus Power 4 opponents in primetime, while the directionals either hunt for win No. 1, or face a difficult road test.
Michigan State Spartans
Deep Spartan defense turns focus to Week 2 test vs. Boston College, not 2024 loss
The Spartan defense is squarely focused on the challenge of Week 2, and not dwelling on how a potential win from 2024 slipped through its grasp.
News
Week 2 presser news, notes: Smith previews BC, Barham suspension upheld, reaction to Kim's EMU debut
With the holiday weekend, Lance Taylor and Matt Drinkall will be speaking with reporters on Tuesday.
Analysis
Fantastic, Functional, Forgettable: The highs and lows of Week 1 for Mitten teams
Michigan teams went 3-2 on the weekend, with one of the losses coming in a head-to-head matchup.
Western Michigan Broncos
Western Michigan missteps outweigh 'flashes and splash plays’ in 23-6 opening loss to Michigan State
Western Michigan put some good things on tape, but the bad far outweighed the good in a season-opening loss.
Analysis
Michigan State 23, Western Michigan 6: Instant takeaways
The Spartans run game rolled through Western Michigan without much trouble to get to 1-0, and the Broncos have some questions to address at quarterback.