Bachie Just The Latest Blow For Michigan State
It's been over a month since Michigan State won a football game, and the news off the field hasn't been any better.
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It's been over a month since Michigan State won a football game, and the news off the field hasn't been any better.
The Jayhawks and Blue Devils meet Tuesday night in New York's Madison Square Garden, followed by the Spartans and Wildcats in the 42nd meeting of the Top 25 poll's top teams.
Michigan State linebacker Joe Bachie was declared ineligible Thursday by the Big Ten after testing positive for a banned supplement.
The Spartans will find out soon if they're that good because Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo has put together one of his toughest schedules — even for him. Izzo regularly tests his teams during the nonconference schedule, hoping it prepares them to win Big Ten championships and contend for national titles.
If you're missing tickets to see the Red Wings or the Lions, these Detroit sports bars offer the full experience, but without the over-priced beer. That's a win for you.
The Spartans were the overwhelming choice with their veteran returnees led by star Cassius Winston. They topped 60 of 65 ballots in voting results released Monday, easily outdistancing No. 2 Kentucky and No. 3 Kansas as the only other teams to receive first-place votes.
The Spartans' defense limited Taylor to just 80 yards on 26 carries, marking the first time this season the Heisman Trophy hopeful was held under 100.
For Michigan State, the speed of Ohio State is followed up this week by the strength of Wisconsin.
A federal judge has ruled that Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio can wait until after the football season to give a deposition in a former employee's lawsuit.
The Spartans have defeated the Buckeyes three times since 2011, the most of any team in the Big Ten. ... The Buckeyes are outscoring opponents by 43.8 points per game. Spartans All-American linebacker Joe Bachie leads the Big Ten with 46 tackles.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo had little doubt All-America guard Cassius Winston would return for his senior season rather than jump to the NBA. And it wasn't just because he needed another year of college ball.
Ohio State, Wisconsin and Penn State — all in a row, the first two on the road. That's the October schedule the 25th-ranked Spartans are facing.
Lewerke threw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in a game that turned into quite a quarterback duel. Michael Penix Jr. returned for Indiana (3-2, 0-2 Big Ten) after missing the previous two games with an undisclosed injury — and he gave the Spartans (4-1, 2-0) fits, completing 20 passes in a row during one stretch.
The winner of the Indiana-Michigan State game receives the Old Brass Spittoon, which the Spartans won each of the past two years. In fact, Michigan State has won 17 of its last 20 matchups with the Hoosiers.
"I was very impressed with our workman-like attitude today," coach Mark Dantonio said. "If something negative happened, we just lined up and played."
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
The Pioneers will often practice or play games while fasting while observing the holiday, which runs through March 19.
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
A person with knowledge of the agreement says Detroit is adding running back Isiah Pacheco to replace David Montgomery after the Lions traded Jahmyr Gibbs' backup before free agency started.
Toll rates have been announced for crossing the soon-to-be-open Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor.
The company says it has "no indication of ransomware or malware." Officials believe the incident is contained.
Drivers across Metro Detroit continue to see higher prices at the pump. And the escalating war in Iran is worrying some that higher prices across the board will soon follow.
Dajanae Frazier's family says she was last seen walking away from her home in the 19400 block of Biltmore Street on March 3.
Michigan state and local leaders joined people in Southfield to speak out against an office space that they say will be leased out to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Drivers across Metro Detroit continue to see higher prices at the pump. And the escalating war in Iran is worrying some that higher prices across the board will soon follow.
Michigan state and local leaders joined people in Southfield to speak out against an office space that they say will be leased out to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
A string of tornadoes touched down in multiple states as severe weather stretched from Texas to Michigan.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Wright State wins the Horizon League title with a late rally and holds off Detroit Mercy, 66-63.
The Pioneers will often practice or play games while fasting while observing the holiday, which runs through March 19.
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
A person with knowledge of the agreement says Detroit is adding running back Isiah Pacheco to replace David Montgomery after the Lions traded Jahmyr Gibbs' backup before free agency started.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Good morning, Family, Looking at mostly sunny skies today, with a high near 43. West northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Unfortunately, the snow makes a comeback on Friday with accumulating snow likely beginning late overnight tonight into Friday morning, with 1 to 3 inches forecast north of M-59. Hold on to your hats as a High Wind Watch is in effect Friday with potential for southwest wind gusts as high as 50 to 55 mph.
Colder temperatures and eventually snow showers are back in the forecast.
Drivers across Metro Detroit continue to see higher prices at the pump. And the escalating war in Iran is worrying some that higher prices across the board will soon follow.
Michigan-based medical equipment company Stryker said on Wednesday that a cyberattack is causing a "global network disruption."
Michigan state and local leaders joined people in Southfield to speak out against an office space that they say will be leased out to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.