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Michigan State University basketball coach Tom Izzo released a statement after the shooting death of one of his former players, Adreian Payne, in Florida on Monday.

Michigan State University police are searching for a missing 22-year-old student.

Former Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne, 31, was killed overnight in a Florida shooting, police said.

Ned Birkey says planting has been delayed at the MCCC Student Ag Farm, just like the rest of the area farmland.

Big changes are coming to the campus of Michigan State University after a visiting college student was found dead in the Red Cedar River.

I got so many calls and emails from parents asking me to investigate campus security at Michigan State University after Brendan Santo disappeared.

Danton Cole won’t return as Michigan State hockey coach.

Michigan State University is reevaluating its COVID-19 restrictions after virus cases declined significantly in recent weeks following a monthslong surge of infections and hospitalizations.

Western Michigan has hired longtime Michigan State assistant Dwayne Stephens to lead its basketball program.

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A Michigan State tennis player who lost 60 pounds and had to re-learn how to sit up and walk due to a near-death bout with ulcerative colitis has returned to the court and seized the No. 1 position on his team.

Despite a major push late in the second half, Michigan State basketball lost a down-to-the-wire battle against Duke in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Michigan State basketball rode a late surge Friday to knock off No. 10 seed Davidson and advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Jazz singer Vanessa Rubin made a stop in the Motor City. A seven-figure endowment made her visit possible for students at Michigan State University to learn a few tips and play along.

Brendan Santo, 18, was visiting friends at Michigan State University over Halloween weekend last year when he went missing.

The 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament field is set as March Madness returns with fans for the first time since 2019.

The 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament field is set as March Madness returns with fans for the first time since 2019.

The 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament field is set as March Madness returns with fans for the first time since 2019.

The 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament field is set as March Madness returns with fans for the first time since 2019.

The quarterback situations for both Michigan and Michigan State appear to be promising heading into 2022 and beyond. ESPN released its top 25 future quarterback power rankings Thursday, and the Wolverines and Spartans both are in the top 15 after not cracking the top 25 in 2021. The rankings are based on projections for programs’ starters and the depth behind them over the next three seasons. The Wolverines, who return their top two quarterbacks in redshirt junior Cade McNamara and sophomore J.J. McCarthy, check in at No. “If he can improve his accuracy a touch, Michigan State should be very productive on offense again, even after losing running back Kenneth Walker III, the Doak Walker Award winner,” Rittenberg wrote.

ANN ARBOR – Michigan hockey head coach Mel Pearson wasn’t pleased with his team’s start in Friday’s Big Ten quarterfinal opener against Michigan State. The fifth-ranked Wolverines scored on four of their first five shots in an 8-0 rout at Yost Ice Arena, completing the sweep in the best-of-three quarterfinal. Michigan with a snowman on Sparty and finishes season 6-0 against MSU this season #GoBlue〽️ pic.twitter.com/gOHFxZwdTF — Michigan Hockey (@umichhockey) March 6, 2022Michigan (27-9-1), which won Friday’s opener 4-1, will host a single-elimination semifinal next Saturday, while the Spartans’ season ends with a 12-23-1 record. MORE MICHIGAN HOCKEY: Nick Blankenburg’s rise from walk-on to Michigan hockey captainIt’s Frozen Four or bust for Michigan’s star-studded hockey teamMichigan hockey’s Olympians describe Beijing experience: ‘It was a wild journey’See how the Michigan hockey sweater has evolved over 97 years‘Rock star’ goalie Erik Portillo a difference-maker for Michigan hockeyNew assistant’s analytical approach paying dividends for No. 3 Michigan hockeyLaw firm investigates Michigan hockey over allegations of COVID deception, toxic environment

INDIANAPOLIS — When it comes to running backs, you couldn’t have dreamed up a better season than the one Kenneth Walker III put together. As it turns out, becoming All-American and winning the Doak Walker were on his preseason list of goals. But Walker has a new goal now that he’s arrived in Indianapolis for the annual NFL Scouting Combine, the multi-day, on-the-job interview with pro teams. “That was my best game — and that was my favorite game, honestly,” Walker said. “I believed in myself, but as (this) season went on, I never really imagined that it would have went that way.”In the NFL, he’ll try to turn another dream into reality.

Black History Month is coming to a close, and all month we have been highlighting inspiring stories, and there’s a story from the world of college sports you might not know about.

DETROIT – The Michigan Wolverines defeated Michigan State 7-3 Saturday night to take their fifth straight “Duel in the D” at Little Caesars Arena. With the win, Michigan hockey completed a season sweep of rival Michigan State, winning both rivalry games in November and again last night at Yost. Duel in the D: Michigan hockey routs MSU to complete season sweepMichigan has taken home the “Iron D” trophy in five of the six annual “Duel in the D” games in Detroit, with MSU winning the inaugural contest in 2016. MORE:Duel in the D: Michigan hockey routs MSU to complete season sweep Nick Blankenburg’s rise from walk-on to Michigan hockey captainSee how the Michigan hockey sweater has evolved over 97 yearsNew assistant’s analytical approach paying dividends for No. 3 Michigan hockeyLaw firm investigates Michigan hockey over allegations of COVID deception, toxic environment

Brendan Santo, 18, was visiting friends at Michigan State University over Halloween weekend last year when he went missing.

Farming is a business, although it is also a way of life for many farmers.

Two universities and two counties are working together in hopes of saving lives after a college student was found to have bacterial meningitis.

A body found Friday in the Red Cedar River has been confirmed as that of 18-year-old Brendan Santo, who vanished on Oct. 29 while visiting the Michigan State University campus, police said.

The Michigan State University police said Sunday the medical examiner has positively identified the body found Friday as Brendan Santo based on dental records.

The family of Brendan Santo is asking for changes to Michigan State University’s campus after Santo’s body was found over the weekend in the Red Cedar River.

The body of Brendan Santo was found Friday, Jan. 21, in an area full of debris, but what led law enforcement to the location?

The body of Brendan Santo was found Friday, Jan. 21, in an area full of debris, but what led law enforcement to the location?

A body believed to belong to Brendan Santo was recovered from the Red Cedar River in East Lansing.

Police said a body they believe to be Brendan Santo has been found in the Red Cedar River nearly three months after he disappeared on the campus of Michigan State University.

For the first time since the start of the COVID omicron surge in Michigan, hospital officials with the Henry Ford Health System said they’re starting to see some signs of early progress.

Astronomers are saying that this is one case where you should absolutely look up. Face south in the night sky with some pretty strong binoculars or the telescope you got for Christmas.

Former Saginaw Heritage star Moira Joiner will miss the rest of the 2021-22 season for Michigan State, according to MSU coach Suzy Merchant. Joiner was placed in MSU’s concussion protocol by the MSU Sports Medicine team. Michigan State is 9-8. At Heritage, Joiner led the Hawks to back-to-back Class A state titles, averaging 21 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 4.0 steals as a senior and finishing second in the 2019 Miss Basketball voting. MOREFormer Heritage star Moira Joiner caps freshman season as MSU starterSaginaw Heritage star Moira Joiner commits to Michigan State

It’s been nearly three months since Brendan Santo was last seen at Michigan State University, but there’s still no sign of the missing Rochester Hills student.

A study commissioned by Michigan State Police found racial and ethnic disparities in the outcomes of traffic stops conducted by troopers in 2020.

The new 2022 schedule for Michigan State football has finally been released by the Big Ten, with the Michigan game moved to Ann Arbor.

I am tired of zoom, social media and social distancing. Funerals via Facebook are impersonal. And drive by birthday parties are not the same.

A new quantum science collaboration is coming to three Midwest universities.

A ballot drive launched in Michigan on Friday would protect women's right to an abortion in case the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.

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The Michigan State Spartans men’s basketball team hosted the Nebraska Cornhuskers inside the Breslin Center Wednesday (Jan.5). The game was the first athletic event in East Lansing since the vaccination requirement was announced a couple of days ago.

Students at Michigan State University will be starting the upcoming semester online as the campus community and state continue to battle a surge in COVID-19 spread.

The Michigan State Spartans enter their final game of the season as a slight favorite despite being without standout running back Kenneth Walker III. Regardless, head coach Mel Tucker says his team will be ready when MSU takes on the Pittsburgh Panthers Thursday in the Peach Bowl. The Spartans enter the game as a 2.5 to 3-point favorite, depending on which sportsbook you visit. The odds only reflect for bets placed on Michigan State as there are different odds for bets placed on Pittsburgh. SPREADFanDuel: -2.5 (-115)BetMGM: -2.5 (-110)Caesars Sportsbook: -2.5 (-110)DraftKings: -3 (-105)PointsBet: -2.5 (-115)OVER/UNDERFanDuel: 56 (-110)BetMGM: 55.5 (-110)Caesars Sportsbook: 56 (-110)DraftKings: 55.5 (Over -115/Under -105)PointsBet: 55.5 (-110)MONEYLINEFanDuel: -142BetMGM: -145Caesars Sportsbook: -140DraftKings: -140PointsBet: -140

It’s been two months since Brendan Santo went missing on Michigan State University’s campus, and the reward for information that leads to his discovery is growing.

An appeals court has overturned the conviction of a former Michigan State University gymnastics coach who was sentenced to jail for lying to investigators about her knowledge of sexual abuse complaints against Larry Nassar in the 1990s.

Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker announced Wednesday that Oxford High School shooting victim Tate Myre has been named an honorary "Spartan Dawg" for next year's 2022 team.

Lincoln Township Police investigated three separate school threats at two different schools on Monday.

Michigan State University is awarding $1,500 bonuses to campus employees.

Farm incomes in Monroe County are projected to be the highest since 2013 but traditional “family size” farms continue to decline in number.

Candlelight illuminated the sky in the heart of Spartan Country on Tuesday night as a vigil was held at Michigan State University in remembrance to the victims of the Oxford High School shooting.

Brendan Santo, 18, was last seen on Oct. 29 at Michigan State University.

AAFD thanks Wolverine fans for no fires, scenes of mayhem following Saturday's win against the Buckeyes.

Fresh off of a blowout loss last week, oddsmakers have listed the No.12 Michigan State Spartans as an underdog on the road when they face off against the Penn State Nittany Lions Saturday. The moneyline for the game has the Spartans listed at odds between +100 and +110, depending on which sportsbook you use. That means those picking MSU to win outright will essentially double their money or slightly more should the Spartans win the game. The odds only reflect for bets placed on Michigan State as there are different odds for bets placed on Penn State. SPREADFanDuel: +1.5 (-105)Barstool Sports: +2 (-109)BetMGM: +1.5(-110)Caesars Sportsbook: +2 (-110)DraftKings: +2(-110)PointsBet: +2 (-110)OVER/UNDERFanDuel: 52.5 (-110)Barstool Sports: 52 (Over -108/Under -113)BetMGM: 52.5 (Over -105/Under -115)Caesars Sportsbook: 52 (-110)DraftKings: 52 (Over -115/Under -105)PointsBet: 52 (-110)MONEYLINEFanDuel: +106Barstool Sports: +105BetMGM: +100Caesars Sportsbook: +110DraftKings: +105PointsBet: +110

The death of a Michigan State University student has prompted officials to suspend the school's chapter of a fraternity that the student was involved with.

The state of Michigan’s two Big Ten schools are heading in opposite directions in the College Football Playoff rankings. A weekend of lopsided games has Michigan knocking on the door to the four-team playoff, while Michigan State has dropped out of the top 10 entirely. 5 in the updated rankings released Tuesday night, setting the stage for a top-5 showdown with Ohio State this Saturday in Ann Arbor (noon, FOX). Michigan’s only blemish to date is a 37-33 loss to Michigan State in East Lansing. 12 in the rankings following a 56-7 loss to Ohio State on Saturday.

Huddle up! Here’s a look back at this weekend on the gridiron, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

Michigan State fell flat in Columbus on Saturday, losing in demoralizing fashion to Ohio State

7 team in the nation, Michigan State enters Saturday game against No. 4 Ohio State as the biggest underdog the Spartans have been all year. FanDuel is giving the best odds as of Friday morning at +760, if the Spartans win. The odds only reflect for bets placed on Michigan State as there are different odds for bets placed on Ohio State. SPREADFanDuel: +19.5 (-110)Barstool Sports: +20 (-112)BetMGM: +18.5 (-110)Caesar’s Sportsbook: +19 (-110)DraftKings: +19 (-105)PointsBet: +19 (-110)OVER/UNDERFanDuel: 68.5 (Over -114/Under -106)Barstool Sports: 68.5 (Over -109/Under -112)BetMGM: 68.5 (Over -105/Under -115)Caesar’s Sportsbook: 68.5 (-110)DraftKings: 68.5 (-110)PointsBet: 68.5 (-110)MONEYLINEFanDuel: +760Barstool Sports: +700BetMGM: +650Caesar’s Sportsbook: +700DraftKings: +700PointsBet: +660

Brendan Santo, 18, was last seen on Oct. 29 at Michigan State University.

It’s going to take a minor miracle for Michigan or Michigan State to get past Ohio State and make the College Football Playoff this season. But there’s an even crazier scenario that would put both teams in the top four.

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Friday marks two weeks since Brendan Santo was last seen on the Michigan State University campus.

U-M has joined two other university presses and the Library of Michigan in launching a new e-book collection tailored for Michigan residents.

7 Michigan State Spartans to lose again this week, as MSU enters as a big favorite against the Maryland Terrapins. While betting on a spread that large can be somewhat risky, it’s worth noting MSU has covered the spread in all but two games this season. The odds only reflect for bets placed on Michigan State as there are different odds for bets placed on Maryland. By clicking on the name of the individual sportsbooks below, you can jump right to the most current odds at each sportsbook. SPREADBarstool Sports: -12 (-110)BetMGM: -12.5(-110)Caesar’s Sportsbook: -13 (-110)DraftKings: -12 (-110)FanDuel: -12.5 (-110)PointsBet: -12.5 (-110)OVER/UNDERBarstool Sports: 61 (-110)BetMGM: 60.5 (-110)Caesar’s Sportsbook: 61 (-110)DraftKings: 60.5 (-110)FanDuel: 60.5 (Over -115/Under -105)PointsBet: 61(-110)MONEYLINEBarstool Sports: -530BetMGM: -500Caesar’s Sportsbook: -550DraftKings: -510FanDuel: -600PointsBet: -530

Who should be ranked higher: Michigan or Michigan State? It’s a topic worth debating after the College Football Playoff committee put the Wolverines ahead of the Spartans despite a head-to-head loss.

That also means fans have a chance to place a wager on their favorite team to win an individual game, a conference title or in the case of Michigan and Michigan State, a national title. Caesars is offering an odds boost for MSU to win the game outright of +210 with a maximum bet of $25. Both Caesars and DraftKings are offering promotions that require you to bet on the MSU game and tonight’s Duke/Kentucky contest. Finally, BetRivers is giving players a $10 free bet to use during the Duke/Kentucky game simply for wagering at least $25 on the MSU game. In terms of winning the Big Ten conference, Michigan ranges from +230 at Barstool to +330 at DraftKings.

Here’s a look back at this weekend on the gridiron, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.

The search for missing 18-year-old Brendan Santo continued over the weekend with Michigan State University Police expanding its partnership with multiple agencies.

A win over Indiana didn’t do much in the way of improving Michigan’s standing in the weekly college football rankings. 9 in the AP Top 25 poll this week, but did move up two spots to No. Interestingly, Michigan checked in one spot ahead of in-state rival Michigan State in the coaches’ poll, and one spot after MSU in the media poll. The new College Football Playoff rankings, the poll charged with determining the four-team playoff, are set to be released Tuesday night. There was no change in the first four spots of this week’s AP poll: Georgia remained No.

Cincinnati held on to the No. 2 ranking by just four points over No. 3 Alabama in The Associated Press college football poll, and Oregon passed Ohio State to move up to No. 5.

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Coming off an emotional come-from-behind win last week, oddsmakers might be anticipating a let down for the Michigan State Spartans as they take on the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday. 3 team in the College Football Playoff rankings, MSU is just a three-point favorite in the game. Five of the six sportsbooks we researched have the Spartans at -3 with odds at either -110 or -115. The odds only reflect for bets placed on Michigan State as there are different odds for bets placed on Purdue. By clicking on the name of the individual sportsbooks below, you can jump right to the most current odds at each sportsbook.

That means a sweep of the team’s remaining four games and some help elsewhere (think chaos in the Big Ten East) could grant Michigan its first-ever playoff berth. In fact, Michigan State’s 37-33 win over Michigan on Saturday appeared to have helped propel the Spartans into the No. More: Michigan State No. 7 in first College Football Playoff rankingsThose things bode well for Michigan and its CFP positioning during the final stretch of the season. One more trip up and Michigan will be unofficially eliminated, as no two-loss team has ever qualified for the playoff.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Even after a loss, the goals for Michigan football have not changed. Winning comes first, and the hope remains that enough of them will eventually propel the Wolverines into the Big Ten title game. But that road — a winding, open one — just got a lot harder after a 37-33 loss to Michigan State on Saturday, a game that dropped Michigan to 7-1 on the season and No. The meeting will be just the third of its kind since the start of the season, receiver Mike Sainristil told reporters Monday. There’s big things still to come.”

6 Michigan Wolverines (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) set for Saturday, sportsbooks have released several special odds boosts and promotions in hopes of enticing more people to throw down some money on the game. As far as multiple boosts go, PointsBet is offering several different boosted odds wagers at the moment. That includes bets who how many total yards will be racked up and how many lead changes will take place in the game. For those looking to play a parlay on the game, DraftKings is offering a 25% profit boost promotion to any single-game parlay of four legs or more. While more prop bets, parlay boosts and special wagers may be added ahead of the game, you can find several different bets and the sportsbooks offering them listed below.

EAST LANSING, MI -- If you’re interested in buying a pair of tickets to Saturday’s game between the No. 8 Michigan State Spartans (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) and the No. The game is technically sold out, but on the secondary market tickets can still be purchased ahead of kickoff at noon Saturday. Over at Stubhub, tickets in both end zones can be had for as low as $325 per seat, but again, you’ll be sitting near the top of the section. MSU is also a partner with Stubhub and can verify the validity of the tickets being offered on that platform.

Even though MSU is the home team and one of the highest ranked teams in the country, the moneyline offers odds between +160 to +170. That presents an opportunity for Spartan bettors to make a serious return by simply betting on MSU to win straight up. That’s quite a few points for a game that could easily come down to the final drive or overtime. By clicking on the name of the individual sportsbooks below, you can jump right to the most current odds at each sportsbook. SPREADBarstool Sports: 4.5 (MSU -113/UM -108)BetMGM: 4.5 (MSU -110/UM -110)Caesar’s Sportsbook: 4.5 (MSU -110/UM -110)DraftKings: 4.5 (MSU -115/UM -105)FanDuel: 4.5 (MSU -114/UM -106)PointsBet: 4.5 (MSU -110/UM -110)OVER/UNDERBarstool Sports: 50.5 (Over -109/Under -112)BetMGM: 50.5 (-110)Caesar’s Sportsbook: 50.5 (-110)DraftKings: 50.5 (-110)FanDuel: 49.5 (Over -112/Under-110)PointsBet: 51 (-110)MONEYLINEBarstool Sports: MSU +160/ UM -200BetMGM: MSU +170/ UM -200Caesar’s Sportsbook: MSU +170/ UM -200DraftKings: MSU +170/ UM -200FanDuel: MSU +168/ UM -210PointsBet: MSU +170/ UM -200

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Vincent Gray says Michigan’s secondary was ill-prepared and looking past rival Michigan State last year when the Spartans took to the air and pulled off the upset. MSU’s 27-24 win in Ann Arbor not only derailed a hot start for Michigan, but exposed the team’s flaw defending the pass. Then-Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi threw for a career-high 323 yards and three touchdowns in the game, while receiver Ricky White turned in a career performance himself with eight catches for 196 yards.

Most parents of current students at Michigan and Michigan State weren’t even born yet the last time a football game between these two inner-state rivals was this big. It’s also the first game both teams have been ranked in the Top 10 since the same year The Beatles landed in the U.S. This was just the fourth game against each other where both teams were ranked in the Top 10. It cost 5 cents to mail a letter the last time the game was this big, according to Reference.com. 8 Michigan StateWolverine Confidential podcast: Win vs. Northwestern sets up top-10 showdown vs. Michigan StateMichigan recruit roundup: Top performances from last weekPlayer of the Year top 10: Michigan State commit Dillon Tatum is a true football athlete

“It means everything, going out there and playing Michigan State, playing our in-state rival,” Ross said. going into Michigan State, beating them in their stadium will mean a lot, and I think it will take our season to another level.”- Corum on if Saturday being a playoff elimination game changes how he views the matchup. *In 2007, Michigan rallied back from a 10-point deficit to beat MSU 28-24. I’ve seen his past with Michigan State, but right now, he hasn’t really said much. We’ve been preparing the right way every week, and this week, it definitely is higher stakes and we’re going against our in- state rival.

The undefeated Michigan State Spartans enter Saturday night’s game against Western Kentucky as double-digit favorites, according to most sportsbooks. Despite being 0-2 on the season, Western Kentucky has covered the spread as an underdog in each game this season. The over/under on the game is an interesting number as it continues to hover right around 65.5 or 66 points. The odds only reflect for bets placed on Michigan State as there are different odds for bets placed on Western Kentucky. SPREADBarstool Sports: - 11 (-110)BetMGM: -11 (-110)Caesar’s Sportsbook: -10.5 (-110)DraftKings: -10.5 (-115)FanDuel: -10.5 (-112)PointsBet: -10.5 (-110)OVER/UNDERBarstool Sports: 65.5 (-110)BetMGM: 66 (-110)Caesar’s Sportsbook: 66 (-110)DraftKings: 65.5 (-110)FanDuel: 65.5 (Over -112/Under -108)PointsBet: 66.5 (Over -105/Under -115)MONEYLINEBarstool Sports: -435BetMGM: -450Caesar’s Sportsbook: -420DraftKings: -425FanDuel: -420PointsBet: -411

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker said he showed his player's video highlights of special teams units around the country making game-changing plays.

Bettors have some difficult choices to make if they want to wager on Saturday night’s Big Ten matchup between the Michigan State Spartans and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. While the Spartans are favored in the contest, oddsmakers seem to be indicating they wouldn’t be surprised of Nebraska scores the road upset. On the moneyline, oddsmakers have the Spartans in the - 185 to -215 range depending on the sportsbook. The odds only reflect for bets placed on Michigan State as there are different odds for bets placed on Nebraska. By clicking on the name of the individual sportsbooks below, you can jump right to the most current odds at each sportsbook.

Oddsmakers are giving the Spartans a decent chance of winning the game outright as most sportsbooks have the Spartans keeping the game within a touchdown. On the moneyline, MSU is returning odds from +180 up to +205 should the Spartans win the game straight up. At +205 odds, that means a MSU win on a $100 bet would return $305 total to the bettor. The odds only reflect for bets placed on Michigan State as there are different odds for bets placed on Miami. SPREADBarstool Sportsbook: +6.5 (-113)BetMGM: +6 (-110)Caesar’s Sportsbook:+6 (-110)DraftKings: +6.5 (-105)FanDuel: +6.5 (-108)PointsBet:+6 (-110)OVER/UNDERBarstool Sportsbook: 56 (O -109/U -112)BetMGM: 56.5 (-110)Caesar’s Sportsbook: 56.5 (-110)DraftKings: 56.5 (-110)FanDuel: 56.5 (-110)PointsBet:56.5 (-110)MONEYLINEBarstool Sportsbook: +185BetMGM: +180Caesar’s Sportsbook: +200DraftKings: +200FanDuel: +205PointsBet: +185

Here’s what you can expect if you are going to the MSU or U of M football games. There are some rain showers around northern Illinois, but weather looks a little drier during the game. I would bring a light rain jacket if you are going to the game, and have one. For the University of Michigan game at Ann Arbor at noon Saturday against Western Michigan the weather looks quite nice. Dry weather is expected in Ann Arbor until 3 p.m. or 4 p.m., when spotty light rain showers could develop.

KALAMAZOO, MI – The 2021 Great Lakes Invitational will feature a new format, new venues and old rivalries when Michigan, Michigan State, Western Michigan and Michigan Tech square off in the two-day event that begins Wednesday, Dec. 29. The 2020 tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making Michigan Tech the reigning GLI champ, after the Huskies defeated Michigan and Michigan State in 2019. Michigan Tech is the lone team to compete in every GLI dating back to 1965, and the Huskies have 11 tournament titles. Michigan has competed in all but five GLIs and boasts a tournament-best 17 championships, while Michigan State has 47 appearances and 12 titles. Tickets for the games at U-M and MSU will be available through their respective ticket offices at a later date.

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The former Michigan State guard will transfer to Mississippi State for the 2021-22 season, he announced on Saturday. The announcement ends a nearly two-month stretch that Watts spent in the transfer portal, after he announced his entry into the portal on March 29. After a freshman season that saw him average better than 17 points per game in the final four games of the season, Watts transitioned from shooting guard to point guard in the offseason. Watts is one of four members of the 2020-21 Spartans team to exit via the transfer portal. At Mississippi State, Watts will join a team that went 18-15 overall last year and reached the final of the NIT.

Rocket Watts, the former Michigan State guard from Detroit, who entered the NCAA transfer portal after the end of the 2020-21 season, announced Saturday on Instagram that he has committed to Mississippi State.

Thirty years after winning a girls basketball state title in 1991, Fowler repeated in 2021 with little resistance. After losing its final regular-season game, Fowler stormed through the playoffs, finishing the championship trek with a 54-20 win Friday over Bellaire in the Division 4 girls basketball state final at Michigan State University’s Breslin Center. Fowler reached the state final with 61-37 win over Carney-Nadeau in the semifinal, while Bellaire rolled over Petersburg-Summerfield, 48-29, in the other semifinal. In the final regular-season game, Fowler lost a 45-39 decision to Saginaw Nouvel. In the Division 4 quarterfinal game, Bellaire earned a 43-42 overtime decision against Nouvel.

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9 Michigan 9-0 Friday in Ann Arbor, Michigan State responded by scoring two late goals to beat the Wolverines 3-2 Saturday in East Lansing. RELATED: Refueled Michigan hockey starts 2nd half of season with 9-goal outburstThe Spartans weren’t done. The puck squirted to Christian Krygier in the slot, and he fed Josh Nodler for a one-timer for the game-winning goal with 37 seconds to play. @krygs18 with the equalizer and Josh Nodler with the game-winner! The Wolverines host Ohio State on Friday and Saturday, while the Spartans travel to Penn State.

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Police: 3 Dead After Crash Along I-94 In DetroitMichigan State Police are investigating a crash along I-94 in Detroit that left three people dead. Here's A Step-By-Step Guide To Monday's Electoral College VoteMichigan will convene its 16 electors during a meeting of the Electoral College at the Michigan Capitol Building to cast their ballot for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Watch Live: Michigan’s 16 Electors To Cast Votes During Meeting Of The Electoral College Michigan electors will cast their 16 votes during a meeting of the Electoral College at the Michigan Capitol Building to cast their ballot for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Michigan Matters: The "Big Four" Talk Pandemic, Trump, Road AheadDetroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel – the region’s “Big Four” political leaders - appear on CBS 62’s “Michigan Matters” this Sunday (airing at its new time - 7:30 am ) to talk with Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain about the year, pressing issues, and what’s ahead. Taylor Swift Donates $13K To Michigan Mom After Finding Story On Washington PostPop singer Taylor Swift donated $13,000 to a Michigan mom of two on the verge of eviction.

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