One of the key players on the Spartans defensive line missed last week's game at Indiana despite not being hurt. But, it was for a good reason.

Michigan State football WR Nick Marsh said a win over Michigan to end a four-game losing streak could get the Spartans "going in the right direction."

"This is, you know, our hometown, Michigan, so it's like a state champ," Michigan football offensive lineman Gio El-Hadi. "This is for the title."

MSU football stayed tough early, but had few answers for the No. 3 Indiana Hoosiers in a Big Ten matchup. Here are the game highlights in Week 8.

Michigan State football saw a short weather delay vs Indiana as storms rolled through the Bloomington area during halftime.

Jonathan Smith learned about the bitterness of the Michigan State football rivalry with Michigan last year. The coach hopes to use it as fuel.

Michigan football historian and professor Greg Dooley unpacks the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry, exploring the matchup's continued significance and why the Wolverines face a "really, really tough test" this weekend.

No. 25 Michigan football picked up what some might call a season saving victory against Washington at the Big House this past Saturday by a score of 24-7 to imp