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4 SPECIALIST FITS FOR THE PATRIOTS IN THE NFL DRAFT

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✍️ The New England Patriots are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on adding competition to their specialist positions, particularly punter.

👉 New England Patriots looking to add competition to specialist positions 👉 Punter position is a focus, with Bryce Baringer entering the final year of his rookie contract 👉 Five prospects highlighted as potential draft picks: Brett Thorson, Ryan Eckley, Jack Stonehouse, Tommy Doman, and others

-- #BryceBaringer #AndyBorregales #JulianAshby #NikoLalos #MikeVrabel #RyanEckley #JackStonehouse #TommyDoman #NewEngland #Alabama #Tuscaloosa #Georgia #MichiganState #Syracuse #Florida #IowaState #Oregon #OklahomaState #WesternKentucky #UMass #sports

6 SAFETY FITS FOR THE PATRIOTS IN THE NFL DRAFT

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✍️ The New England Patriots are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on safety depth with their 31st overall pick.

👉 The Patriots are looking to add safety depth with their 31st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. 👉 Craig Woodson and Kevin Byard are the current leaders of the Patriots' secondary. 👉 Several prospects have been identified as potential fits for the Patriots, including Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Bud Clark, Zakee Wheatley, Genesis Smith, VJ Payne, Jalen Huskey, and others.

-- #EliotWolf #CraigWoodson #KevinByard #JaylinnHawkins #DellPettus #MikeBrown #JohnSaundersJr. #BrendenSchooler #EmmanuelMcNeil-Warren #BudClark #ZakeeWheatley #GenesisSmith #VJPayne #JalenHuskey #DillionThieneman #A.J.Haulcy #JalonKilgore #JakobeThomas #RobertSpears-Jennings #MalikSpencer #NewJersey #Piscataway #Toledo #TCU #PennState #Arizona #KansasState #Maryland #Oregon #LSU #SouthCarolina #Miami #Oklahoma #MichiganState #sports

PAT FITZGERALD KEEPING CHICAGO ROOTS AT MICHIGAN STATE

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✍️ Pat Fitzgerald, former Northwestern coach, returns to Michigan State as head coach, focusing on recruiting in Chicago and building a solid foundation of high school recruits.

👉 Pat Fitzgerald returns to Michigan State as head coach 👉 Fitzgerald plans to focus on recruiting in Chicago 👉 He aims to build a solid foundation of high school recruits 👉 Fitzgerald has many connections in the Chicago area from his time at Loyola Academy 👉 He aims to build a top-10 football program at Michigan State, following the model of his mentor, Mark Dantonio

-- #PatFitzgerald #MarkDantonio #JonathanSmith #AlessioMilivojevic #BeauDesherow #JohnHolocek #MikeBukovsky #IsraelAbrams #JoeSpivak #HankWalker #EastLansing #Chicago #MichiganState #Northwestern #LoyolaAcademy #MontiniCatholic #Ohio #NewJersey #sports

MICHIGAN STATE'S GRACE VANSLOOTEN SELECTED BY STORM IN WNBA DRAFT

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✍️ Michigan State women's basketball star Grace VanSlooten was selected by the Seattle Storm with the No. 39 overall pick in the WNBA draft.

👉 VanSlooten was selected by the Seattle Storm with the No. 39 overall pick in the WNBA draft 👉 She is the first Spartan selected in the WNBA draft since Nia Clouden in 2022 👉 VanSlooten is the ninth player in program history to be drafted 👉 She played two seasons at Oregon before transferring to Michigan State in 2024 👉 VanSlooten was a two-time second team All-Big Ten selection with the Spartans

-- #GraceVanSlooten #NiaClouden #BrianCalloway #MichiganState #Oregon #Seattle #sports

SPRING PREVIEW: LINEBACKERS ARE A TEAM STRENGTH FOR THE AUBURN TIGERS

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✍️ The Auburn Tigers' linebackers are one of the most experienced groups on the roster, with key members Xavier Atkins, Demarcus Riddick, and Elijah Melendez returning from last year.

👉 Xavier Atkins returns after leading the team with 84 tackles and nine sacks in his first season 👉 Demarcus Riddick and Elijah Melendez also return to the lineup 👉 Michael Mathews-Canty joins the team from the transfer portal 👉 The linebackers are a key unit on the Auburn defense, coached by D.J. Durkin

-- #XavierAtkins #DemarcusRiddick #ElijahMelendez #D.J.Durkin #AlexGolesh #RobertWoodyardJr. #CalebWheatland #MichaelMathews-Canty #PhillipJordan #Auburn #LSU #Missouri #MichiganState #Hampton #sports

BASEBALL RECAP: MICHIGAN WINS 2-OF-3 GAMES AT MICHIGAN STATE

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✍️ The Michigan Wolverines baseball team won a series against Michigan State, with Kurt Barr pitching a complete game in the first game and the team's offense coming through in the second and third games.

👉 Michigan won the series 2-1 👉 Kurt Barr pitched a complete game in the first game 👉 The Wolverines' offense came through in the second and third games 👉 Michigan advanced its record to 20-16 overall and 7-8 in Big Ten play

-- #KurtBarr #NoahMiller #GregPace #EvanHaegar #ShaneBrinham #BraydenJefferis #BrendenStressler #ParkerPicot #CooperMullens #C.J.Deckinga #RandySeymour #Michigan #MichiganState #Toledo #EasternMichigan #sports

HOCKEY ROUNDUP: WILD SIGN SPARTANS CENTER CHARLIE STRAMEL, BUT DEBUT MUST WAIT

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✍️ The Minnesota Wild have signed 2023 first-round pick Charlie Stramel to a three-year entry-level contract, while the Philadelphia Flyers and Ottawa Senators both won key games to boost their playoff chances.

👉 Minnesota Wild sign Charlie Stramel to a three-year entry-level contract 👉 Philadelphia Flyers defeat New Jersey Devils 5-1 👉 Ottawa Senators win 6-2 against Tampa Bay Lightning 👉 Flyers' win strengthens their hold on an Eastern Conference playoff spot 👉 Senators' victory tightens their grip on the second wild-card spot

-- #CharlieStramel #TrevorZegras #TysonFoerster #NickSeeler #MatveiMichkov #DanVladar #CodyGlass #JonasSiegenthaler #LenniHameenaho #JacobMarkstrom #JakeSanderson #BradyTkachuk #TimStutzle #JordanSpence #ShanePinto #FabianZetterlund #DrakeBatherson #LinusUllmark #NickPaul #CoreyPerry #JonasJohansson #MichiganState #Rosemount #Minnesota #NewJersey #Detroit #Newark #LittleCaesarsArena #sports

DUSTY MAY NCAA TOURNAMENT WINNING PERCENTAGE: MICHIGAN COACH HAS EYE-POPPING RECORD IN SMALL SAMPLE SIZE

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✍️ Michigan coach Dusty May has a remarkable NCAA Tournament record, with a 12-3 record and .800 win percentage, making him one of the best in the field.

👉 Dusty May has a 12-3 NCAA Tournament record and .800 win percentage. 👉 He has led Michigan to their first title since 1989 and Florida Atlantic to the Final Four. 👉 May has a career record of 189-82 and a career win percentage of .697. 👉 He has a five-year extension at Michigan, with a base salary of $4.6 million for the 2026 season.

-- #DustyMay #JohnWooden #DanHurley #MikeKrzyzewski #RoyWilliams #FredHoiberg #MikeDeCourcy #Michigan #FloridaAtlantic #UCLA #UConn #Duke #NorthCarolina #Kansas #Indiana #TerreHaute #St.John's #Vanderbilt #Purdue #Iowa #Arkansas #Alabama #St.Louis #MichiganState #sports

DAVE PORTNOY WASTES NO TIME AFTER MICHIGAN TITLE, REIGNITES ‘LITTLE BROTHER’ RIVALRY WITH VIRAL MESSAGE

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✍️ Dave Portnoy reignites the 'Little Brother' rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State with a viral tweet after Michigan wins the national title.

👉 Portnoy's tweet reignites the 'Little Brother' rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State 👉 The phrase has been part of the rivalry for years, dating back to 2007 👉 Portnoy has kept the phrase alive through public comments and merchandise sales 👉 The timing of the tweet, coming after Michigan's title win, gives it added significance

-- #DavePortnoy #MikeHart #MelTucker #DustyMay #TomIzzo #DanHurley #CharlesBarkley #Michigan #MichiganState #Kansas #sports

DOLPHINS CONDUCTING TWO VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS ON THURSDAY

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✍️ The Miami Dolphins are set to interview two defensive coordinators, Jesse Minter and Robert Saleh, for their head coach position.

👉 The Dolphins will interview Jesse Minter, Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator, and Robert Saleh, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator 👉 The interviews are scheduled for Thursday and will be virtual due to NFL rules 👉 Minter has previous experience as a defensive coordinator in the NFL and collegiate levels 👉 Saleh has experience as a defensive coordinator and head coach in the NFL and collegiate levels

-- #JesseMinter #RobertSaleh #IanRapoport #JimHarbaugh #KevinStefanski #KlintKubiak #JeffHafley #Miami #LosAngeles #SanFrancisco #UniversityofMichigan #Vanderbilt #GeorgiaState #IndianaState #Cincinnati #NotreDame #Baltimore #NewYork #GreenBay #Jacksonville #Seattle #Houston #MichiganState #CentralMichigan #Georgia #sports

3 TAKEAWAYS FROM INDIANA MEN’S BASKETBALL 81-60 LOSS AT MICHIGAN STATE

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✍️ Indiana men's basketball suffered its first 20+ point loss under coach Darian DeVries, losing to top 15 Michigan State team.

👉 Indiana had a chance to win the game, but were unable to finish 👉 The Hoosiers struggled with turnovers, allowing Michigan State to score 29 points off turnovers 👉 Two players fouled out, including Conor Enright and Reed Bailey 👉 The loss marks the fifth loss for Indiana this season, with three of those losses being winnable games

-- #DarianDeVries #ConorEnright #ReedBailey #TuckerDeVries #Indiana #MichiganState #sports

OHIO STATE STILL SEARCHING FOR ANOTHER RUNNING BACK IN THE TRANSFER PORTAL

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✍️ Ohio State continues to seek a proven running back through the transfer portal, despite adding and retaining several pieces this offseason.

👉 Bo Jackson has announced his return to Ohio State for the 2026 season 👉 Isaiah West is also back for his sophomore season 👉 Turbo Rogers, Favour Akih, and Legend Bey provide athletic upside and long-term promise 👉 Ohio State is still looking for a proven RB2 to provide depth and experience 👉 Makhi Frazier from Michigan State is a potential target

-- #BoJackson #IsaiahWest #TurboRogers #FavourAkih #LegendBey #NateFrazier #MakhiFrazier #OhioState #Georgia #MichiganState #sports

MARYLAND MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. USC PREVIEW

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✍️ Maryland men's basketball is struggling, with only two games favored by BartTorvik, and a season with single-digit wins becoming increasingly possible.

👉 Maryland men's basketball is struggling with only two games favored by BartTorvik 👉 A season with single-digit wins is becoming increasingly possible 👉 USC's transfer-heavy roster and players to know, including Chad Baker-Mazara, Ezra Ausar, and Jacob Cofie 👉 USC's strengths include their size and ability to block shots 👉 USC's weaknesses include their tendency to turn the ball over

-- #BartTorvik #RodneyRice #EricMusselman #ChadBaker-Mazara #EzraAusar #JacobCofie #JalenSmith #Ja'MaarChase #MattGermack #Maryland #PennState #Rutgers #LosAngeles #Michigan #MichiganState #EastCarolina #Utah #sports

TOP TRANSFER QB SAM LEAVITT’S COMMITMENT NOW SUDDENLY IN QUESTION

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✍️ Sam Leavitt's commitment to LSU is in question as negotiations continue behind the scenes, with Tennessee still in the running.

👉 Sam Leavitt's commitment to LSU is in question 👉 Tennessee remains a strong contender for Leavitt's services 👉 No paperwork has been signed by Leavitt 👉 Tennessee officials and Leavitt's camp are in regular contact 👉 The market for Leavitt's services has climbed to $4-5 million

-- #SamLeavitt #LaneKiffin #JoshHeupel #JoeyAguilar #LandenClark #DanLanning #DeionSanders #RyanDay #DemondWilliams #LSU #Tennessee #Miami #Arizona #MichiganState #OhioState #Oregon #Colorado #sports

NEBRASKA WBB FALLS TO UCLA 83-61

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✍️ UCLA dominates Nebraska in a college basketball game, winning 83-61.

👉 UCLA wins 83-61 👉 Nebraska is held to 38% shooting 👉 UCLA outrebounds Nebraska 43-28 👉 Bruins' defense limits Huskers' scoring opportunities 👉 UCLA's offense capitalizes on Nebraska's turnovers

-- #AmiahHargrove #LoganNissley #ElizaMaupin #JessPetrie #CallinHake #BrittPrince #LaurenBetts #KikiRice #PetraBozan #UCLA #Nebraska #EastLansing #MichiganState #sports

RUTGERS BASKETBALL: DARREN BUCHANAN BLOCK SEALS WIN OVER NORTHWESTERN

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✍️ Rutgers Scarlet Knights won a thrilling game against Northwestern Wildcats 77-75 in overtime, thanks to a game-sealing block by Darren Buchanan.

👉 Darren Buchanan's blocked shot on Jake West in overtime sealed the win 👉 Tariq Francis scored 30 points, going shot for shot with Northwestern's Nick Martinelli 👉 Rutgers' Chris Nwuli played well off the bench, scoring 5 points and grabbing 4 rebounds 👉 The Scarlet Knights rallied from a 12-point deficit to take the lead 👉 Rutgers has won 9 of the last 11 meetings against Northwestern

-- #DarrenBuchanan #JakeWest #TariqFrancis #NickMartinelli #StevePikiell #PhilMurphy #WilliamTate #RichardCodey #BillRaftery #JerryCarino #Piscataway #JerseyMike'sArena #GeorgeWashington #Wisconsin #Iowa #Indiana #MichiganState #USC #UCLA #Nebraska #sports

MICHIGAN STATE HOCKEY DROPS SERIES FINALE WITH BUCKEYES

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✍️ The No. 2 Michigan State hockey team struggled to find its offense in the series finale against Ohio State, falling 2-1 despite scoring six goals in the series opener.

👉 MSU scored six goals in the series opener against Ohio State 👉 MSU struggled to find its offense in the series finale, losing 2-1 👉 Buckeyes outshot Spartans 35-27 and won faceoff battle 40-23 👉 MSU's Trey Augustine made 33 saves, while OSU's Sam Hillebrandt stopped 26 of MSU's 27 shots

-- #EricNilson #BrotenSabo #CaydenLindstrom #NathanLewis #PorterMartone #MattLahey #TreyAugustine #SamHillebrandt #NathanielBott #OhioState #MichiganState #Madison #Wisconsin #sports

BIG TEN BASKETBALL CONTENDERS: STAFF ROUNDTABLE

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✍️ The article discusses the potential challengers to Purdue's chances of winning the Big Ten men's basketball title, with Michigan and Nebraska being considered top contenders.

👉 Michigan is considered Purdue's biggest challenger 👉 Nebraska is a surprise contender 👉 Michigan State is a dark horse 👉 Illinois and Iowa are also potential threats

-- #Ledman #Travis #Ryan #Drew #Jed #Purdue #Michigan #Nebraska #MichiganState #Illinois #Iowa #Mackey #sports

NBA INSIDER MAKES BOLD CLAIM ABOUT SUNS COACH JORDAN OTT

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✍️ NBA insider Evan Sidery praises Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott, saying the team 'hit big' on him as their long-term answer.

👉 The Suns have won seven of their past 10 games and are seventh in the Western Conference. 👉 Head coach Jordan Ott has helped improve the team's defense and net rating. 👉 The Suns have cycled through coaches in recent years, but Ott appears to be a long-term solution.

-- #EvanSidery #JordanOtt #MontyWilliams #FrankVogel #MikeBudenholzer #MattIshbia #JJRedick #LukaDoncic #LeBronJames #RichPaul #TraeYoung #Phoenix #NewYork #PennState #MichiganState #LosAngeles #Cleveland #sports

MICHIGAN TAKES FIRST MAJOR TRANSFER PORTAL BLOW SINCE KYLE WHITTINGHAM'S HIRE

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✍️ Michigan running back Justice Haynes has entered the NCAA transfer portal, citing his desire to play one more year of college football elsewhere.

👉 Justice Haynes has entered the NCAA transfer portal after one season at the University of Michigan 👉 Haynes expressed gratitude to the program and his intent to play one more year of college football 👉 He had a productive season, rushing for 857 yards and 10 touchdowns before breaking his foot in late October 👉 Michigan's running back depth remains strong, with Jordan Marshall returning and Oklahoma transfer Taylor Tatum arriving

-- #JusticeHaynes #KyleWhittingham #SherroneMoore #BryceUnderwood #DanLanning #DeionSanders #LaneKiffin #DaboSwinney #RyanDay #UniversityofMichigan #AnnArbor #Alabama #MichiganState #Texas #Oklahoma #LSU #OleMiss #Clemson #PennState #OhioState #sports

NCAA WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS SEASON PREVIEW: ATHLETES, TEAMS AND STORYLINES TO WATCH

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✍️ The article discusses the upcoming NCAA women's gymnastics season, highlighting top teams and athletes, and previewing key meets and storylines.

👉 Top teams to watch: Oklahoma Sooners, UCLA Bruins, Missouri Tigers, LSU Tigers, and Florida Gators 👉 Athletes to watch: Faith Torrez, Kailin Chio, Jordan Chiles, Selena Harris-Miranda, Mackenzie Estep, Ana Bărbosu, and Tiana Sumanasekera 👉 Key meets to watch: Oklahoma, UCLA, Utah, LSU in the Sprous Quad, UCLA at Michigan State, Florida at Missouri, LSU at Oklahoma, and Kentucky at Alabama

-- #FaithTorrez #KailinChio #JordanChiles #SelenaHarris-Miranda #MackenzieEstep #AnaBărbosu #TianaSumanasekera #JayClark #NastiaLiukin #OndineAchampong #AmySmith #JustinHowell #LizCrandall-Howell #Oklahoma #UCLA #Utah #LSU #Florida #Missouri #Arkansas #California #Stanford #Clemson #MichiganState #Kentucky #Alabama #sports

USC QUARTERBACK HUSAN LONGSTREET ANNOUNCES HE'S ENTERING TRANSFER PORTAL

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✍️ USC quarterback Husan Longstreet leaves the team after just one season, citing the need to contribute immediately and uncertainty about the team's future.

👉 Husan Longstreet leaves USC after one season 👉 Longstreet cites need to contribute immediately and uncertainty about the team's future 👉 USC has only two quarterbacks on the roster, with one being a true freshman 👉 Returning starter Jayden Maiava has announced his intent to play another season at USC 👉 USC coach Lincoln Riley made a plea for Longstreet's patience, but Longstreet's father believes his son needs to take advantage of an opportunity to play immediately

-- #HusanLongstreet #JaydenMaiava #LincolnRiley #KevinLongstreet #GregBiggins #USC #MichiganState #Coliseum #sports

HUSKIES NOW 1-3 IN BIG TEN PLAY AFTER LOSS TO #4 PURDUE

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✍️ Washington's basketball team suffered a double-digit loss to Purdue, highlighting their struggles and making it unlikely they'll make the NCAA Tournament.

👉 Washington lost to Purdue 81-73, highlighting their struggles 👉 Purdue dominated the first half, leading 45-28 at halftime 👉 Washington's three-point shooting woes continue to be a problem 👉 The Huskies face a tough stretch of games ahead, including matches against ranked opponents

-- #BradenSmith #HannesSteinbach #FranckKepnang #ZoomDiallo #QuimariPeterson #Sprinkle #Washington #Purdue #Indiana #OhioState #Michigan #MichiganState #Nebraska #Oregon #Illinois #Montlake #sports

MIAMI TRANSFER DB CHARLES BRANTLEY COMMITS TO MICHIGAN STATE

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✍️ Charles Brantley, a defensive back, has committed to Michigan State after previously playing for the team from 2021-24 and transferring to Miami last offseason.

-- #CharlesBrantley #PeteNakos #Miami #MichiganState #sports

NEBRASKA IS NO LONGER A MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL JOKE. NOW IT’S TIME FOR FIRST MARCH MADNESS

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✍️ The Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball team has surprised many by going 15-0 and becoming one of the six remaining unbeatens in college basketball. Despite their lack of NCAA Tournament wins, the team has shown impressive defensive intensity and cohesiveness.

👉 Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball team is 15-0 and one of the six remaining unbeatens in college basketball 👉 The team has never won a game in the NCAA Tournament 👉 Fred Hoiberg's team has shown impressive defensive intensity and cohesiveness 👉 The team's success can be attributed to their strong team chemistry and the contributions of several key players 👉 Predictive metrics are not as high as their human poll rankings

-- #FredHoiberg #RienkMast #SamHoiberg #PryceSandfort #JamarquesLawrence #BradenFrager #Lincoln #Oklahoma #KansasState #NewMexico #Creighton #Wisconsin #Illinois #MichiganState #OhioState #Bloomington #TexasA&M #sports

WHO WAS THE TOP FEMALE ATHLETE IN THE GAYLORD AREA IN 2025?

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✍️ The article highlights the top female athletes from the Gaylord area in 2025, including Aubrey Jones, Allie Nowak, Katie Berkshire, Payton Glasby, and Kaylee Jeffers, who achieved state titles, all-state honors, and individual accolades.

👉 Aubrey Jones finished her high school softball career with the second-most home runs in state history 👉 Allie Nowak won her second-straight 800-meter state championship 👉 Katie Berkshire was a D2 state runner-up in the 1600-meter and 3200-meter events 👉 Payton Glasby joined the 1,000-point club in basketball 👉 Kaylee Jeffers helped Gaylord St. Mary reach the Division 4 regional finals

-- #AubreyJones #AllieNowak #KatieBerkshire #PaytonGlasby #KayleeJeffers #DylanJespersen #Gaylord #St.Mary #Johannesburg-LewistonHighSchool #MichiganState #sports

OHIO STATE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VISITS ILLINOIS IN A BATTLE OF YOUNG, REBUILT, PROGRAMS

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✍️ The Ohio State women's basketball team faces Illinois in a matchup of young teams with sophomore stars leading the way. Illinois has a strong chance of upsetting Ohio State with their responsible basketball and ability to take care of the ball.

👉 Ohio State and Illinois are both led by sophomore stars Jaloni Cambridge and Berry Wallace 👉 Illinois has a strong chance of upsetting Ohio State with their responsible basketball and ability to take care of the ball 👉 The Illini have a young team with only two upperclassmen in the starting lineup 👉 Ohio State's defense will be tested by Illinois's ability to take care of the ball and their young guards, Destiny Jackson and Cearah Parchment

-- #KevinMcGuff #ShaunaGreen #JaloniCambridge #BerryWallace #GretchenDolan #DestinyJackson #CearahParchment #ElsaLemmilä #KyleeKitts #KennedyCambridge #Champaign #Columbus #Ohio #Maryland #MichiganState #Rutgers #CollegePark #sports

FORMER MICHIGAN STATE STAR APOLOGIZES FOR COURTSIDE OUTBURST, EJECTION

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✍️ Former Michigan State basketball star Paul Davis apologized for comments he made from the stands that got him ejected from a game against USC, and he also apologized to the team and coach Tom Izzo.

👉 Paul Davis, a former Michigan State basketball star, was ejected from a game against USC after making comments to a referee. 👉 He apologized to the team and coach Tom Izzo, saying he was sorry for distracting from the game. 👉 Davis also spoke with the referee and expressed a desire to hug him next time they meet. 👉 Coach Izzo praised Davis' apology, saying it reflects the type of environment he has tried to create at Michigan State.

-- #PaulDavis #JeffreyAnderson #TomIzzo #MichiganState #EastLansing #USC #sports

BREAKING: MICHIGAN STATE TRANSFER QUARTERBACK AIDAN CHILES COMMITS TO NORTHWESTERN FOOTBALL

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✍️ Northwestern football has signed Michigan State transfer quarterback Aidan Chiles, who has one year of eligibility remaining.

👉 Northwestern has signed Michigan State transfer quarterback Aidan Chiles 👉 Aidan Chiles has one year of eligibility remaining 👉 Chiles previously played for Michigan State and Oregon State 👉 Chiles was benched and sat out the rest of the 2025 season with a foot injury

-- #AidanChiles #PeteNakos #PeteThamel #Northwestern #MichiganState #OregonState #Nebraska #Clemson #Virginia #sports

BREAKING: THREE-STAR DEFENSIVE LINEMAN JOCQUES FELIX COMMITS TO MIZZOU FOOTBALL

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✍️ Missouri's 2026 recruiting class has gained a new commitment from Jocques Felix, a three-star defensive lineman from St. Louis, who previously committed to Iowa State.

👉 Jocques Felix commits to Missouri's 2026 recruiting class 👉 Felix was previously committed to Iowa State 👉 He is a three-star defensive lineman from Cardinal Ritter High School in St. Louis 👉 Felix has offers from Iowa State, Kansas State, and Michigan State, among others 👉 He is a power conference recruit

-- #EliDrinkwitz #JocquesFelix #BrennanSpain #AllenTrieu #GregSmith #St.Louis #IowaState #KansasState #MichiganState #CardinalRitterHighSchool #sports

AP TOP 25 POLL DISCUSSION: TWO-LOSS LSU HEADLINES THE UNDOING OF WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL’S UNDEFEATEDS

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✍️ The AP Top 25 poll has undergone significant changes after a week of conference play, with four teams remaining undefeated, including UConn, Texas, Vandy, and Texas Tech. The poll has also seen several higher-ranked teams drop games to lower-ranked opponents, highlighting the increased level of competition in conference play.

👉 Four teams remain undefeated: UConn, Texas, Vandy, and Texas Tech 👉 Several higher-ranked teams dropped games to lower-ranked opponents 👉 Conference play has increased the level of competition 👉 Non-conference schedules are being scrutinized for their impact on teams' performances 👉 Coaches, such as Kim Mulkey, are defending their teams' soft non-conference schedules

-- #MiLaysiaFulwiley #KaraLawson #KimMulkey #ErikDeRoo #UConn #Texas #Vandy #TexasTech #Maryland #Michigan #Louisville #IowaState #LSU #TCU #Iowa #MichiganState #Baylor #OleMiss #OhioState #Tennessee #USC #NorthCarolina #Washington #Princeton #Nebraska #Alabama #Georgia #ArizonaState #BYU #Stanford #NCState #Cal #Athens #Lexington #WestVirginia #Cincinnati #Colorado #Kansas #sports

RUTGERS FOOTBALL LANDS BC TRANSFER QB DYLAN LONERGAN

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✍️ Rutgers football team has gained a significant addition to its quarterback room with the transfer of Dylan Lonergan from Boston College, bringing Power Five experience and a high recruiting pedigree.

👉 Dylan Lonergan is a transfer quarterback from Boston College 👉 He has Power Five experience and a high recruiting pedigree 👉 Lonergan has appeared in 13 games over two seasons, throwing for 2,025 yards and 12 touchdowns with five interceptions 👉 He will compete with redshirt sophomore AJ Surace for the starting quarterback job

-- #DylanLonergan #GregSchiano #AJSurace #KJDuff #GraysonJames #Piscataway #Alabama #BostonCollege #Georgia #ChestnutHill #MichiganState #California #Pittsburgh #Clemson #NotreDame #Rutgers #sports

EAST CAROLINA QB KATIN HOUSER TRANSFERS TO ILLINOIS

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✍️ East Carolina quarterback Katin Houser has announced his intention to transfer to Illinois, leaving the Pirates after a successful 2025 season.

👉 Katin Houser transferring from East Carolina to Illinois 👉 Houser had a successful 2025 season, throwing for 3,300 yards and 19 touchdowns 👉 Illinois graduates three-year starter Luke Altmyer, who won MVP honors in the Music City Bowl 👉 East Carolina has options to replace Houser, including Chaston Ditta and potential transfers

-- #KatinHouser #LukeAltmyer #ChastonDitta #EastCarolina #Illinois #MichiganState #California #AmericanConference #sports

TRANSFER QB KATIN HOUSER COMMITS TO ILLINOIS

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✍️ Illinois has officially landed transfer quarterback Katin Houser, who announced his commitment on Sunday night.

👉 Katin Houser has committed to play for the University of Illinois 👉 He spent the last two seasons with East Carolina University 👉 He has thrown for 6,438 yards and 43 touchdowns in his four-year college career 👉 He led East Carolina to back-to-back eight-win seasons 👉 He has experience playing in the Big Ten, having started his career at Michigan State

-- #KatinHouser #PeteThamel #Champaign #Illinois #EastCarolinaUniversity #MichiganState #EastLansing #sports

MICHIGAN STATE WR TRANSFER NICK MARSH COMMITS TO INDIANA

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✍️ Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh has transferred to Indiana University, committing to the Hoosiers' football team after entering the NCAA Transfer Portal.

👉 Nick Marsh has transferred to Indiana University 👉 He was a top prospect in the NCAA Transfer Portal 👉 Marsh had a successful two-year stint at Michigan State 👉 He set records for receiving yards and receptions by a true freshman 👉 He will have two years of eligibility remaining at Indiana

-- #NickMarsh #CurtCignetti #JonathanSmith #PatFitzgerald #MichiganState #IndianaUniversity #Bloomington #NotreDame #RiverRouge #sports

MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL GETS BIG OFFENSIVE LINEMAN AS FIRST TRANSFER

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✍️ Michigan State football has received its first commitment from the transfer portal, with offensive lineman Ben Murawksi joining the team from Connecticut.

👉 Ben Murawksi, a former Connecticut starting left tackle, has committed to Michigan State football 👉 Murawksi was named a second-team Group of 5 All-American this season 👉 He started all 12 games at left tackle for the Huskies and anchored an offensive line that allowed 1.25 sacks per game 👉 Murawksi's addition addresses a significant area of need for Michigan State football

-- #PatFitzgerald #BenMurawksi #MarkDantonio #MelTucker #JonathanSmith #ChrisSolari #Harleysville,Pennsylvania #Connecticut #MichiganState #sports

SUNDAY HEADLINES: SAM LEAVITT WATCH AND MARK POPE IS STRUGGLING

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✍️ Kentucky Football hosted quarterback Sam Leavitt, but he left without a commitment, while Kentucky Basketball is struggling under head coach Mark Pope.

👉 Sam Leavitt, a preseason Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, visited Kentucky Football but did not commit 👉 Kentucky Basketball is struggling under head coach Mark Pope, with a lack of preparation, energy, and in-game adjustments 👉 Kentucky has not played well this year, regardless of the opponent's strength 👉 Head coach Mark Pope is under pressure to turn things around

-- #SamLeavitt #WillStein #MarkPope #ClaraStrack #MikaylahWilliams #HunterCruse #CutterBoley #Shrewsberry #Lexington #MichiganState #ArizonaState #Texas #TexasTech #sports

YOUR COLLEGE BASKETBALL SUNDAY VIEWING GUIDE: JANUARY 4, 2026

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✍️ The article discusses the college basketball games on national television on the final Sunday of the NFL regular season, highlighting the most interesting matchups, including Washington at Indiana and several women's games.

👉 23 games on national television today 👉 Most interesting men's game: Washington at Indiana 👉 12 women's games with at least one ranked team involved 👉 Two ranked on ranked games at 2pm Central time hour 👉 Cara Consuegra's Marquette team hosting Villanova on ESPN+ at 3pm Central

-- #Kim #CaraConsuegra #LanceKing #Washington #Indiana #Texas #IowaState #OleMiss #Baylor #LSU #Vanderbilt #NotreDame #SouthCarolina #Tennessee #Marquette #Villanova #Missouri #Kentucky #Duke #Illinois #MichiganState #GeorgeMason #VCU #Richmond #Fordham #FloridaAtlantic #Tulane #UAB #SouthFlorida #Rutgers #OhioState #Virginia #FloridaState #California #NCState #PennState #Wisconsin #Bradley #MurrayState #Pittsburgh #BostonCollege #sports

NATE OATS CRITICIZES MARK POPE’S OFFENSE; SAYS WILDCATS DON’T PASS THE BALL WELL

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✍️ Alabama head coach Nate Oats criticized Kentucky Basketball's offense, citing a lack of ball movement and low assist rates against quality opponents.

👉 Kentucky's assist rate is high against weaker opponents 👉 The Wildcats' assist rate is low against quality competition 👉 Kentucky tends to rely on their big men rather than passing the ball 👉 Coach Mark Pope will need to address the issue quickly as SEC play continues

-- #NateOats #MarkPope #TristanPharis #Alabama #Kentucky #Gonzaga #MichiganState #NorthCarolina #Louisville #St.John's #Indiana #sports

PENN STATE VS. ILLINOIS PREVIEW, OPEN THREAD: PALESTRA NIGHT

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✍️ Penn State's men's basketball team faces No. 20 Illinois in a conference matchup, looking to break their winless streak in Big Ten play.

👉 Penn State is seeking their first conference win of the season 👉 Illinois is a high-flying team with five starters averaging in double figures 👉 Rebounding and slowing down Illinois' scorers will be key for Penn State 👉 The game is being played at the Palestra in Philadelphia

-- #KeatonWagler #AndrejStojakovic #DavidMirkovic #Philadelphia #Palestra #Indiana #MichiganState #Nebraska #sports

NO. 7 MARYLAND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. INDIANA PREVIEW

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✍️ Maryland women's basketball team is set to face Indiana Hoosiers in a Big Ten conference game, with Indiana seeking its first conference victory after three losses.

👉 Indiana is seeking its first conference victory after three losses 👉 Maryland's undefeated streak is at risk 👉 Shay Ciezki is Indiana's leading scorer at 23.2 points per game 👉 Indiana's rebounding is a major weakness 👉 Maryland's rebounding margin is No. 2 in the country

-- #BrendaFrese #TeriMoren #KayleneSmikle #ShayCiezki #LenéeBeaumont #ZaniaSocka-Nguemen #YardenGarzon #IsimenmeOzzy-Momodu #BreannaWilliams #MaryaBoiko #NevaehCaffey #MayaMakalusky #XfinityCenter #CollegePark #WashingtonD.C. #Illinois #IowaState #MichiganState #sports

ILLINOIS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TAKES DOWN NO. 7 MARYLAND

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✍️ Illinois women's basketball team won against No. 7 ranked Maryland 73-70, improving their record to 13-1 and extending their winning streak to 11.

👉 Illinois women's basketball team won against No. 7 ranked Maryland 73-70 👉 Improved record to 13-1 and extended winning streak to 11 👉 Berry Wallace scored 22 points, Gretchen Dolan and Cearah Parchment scored 17 points each 👉 Parchment grabbed eight rebounds 👉 Team trailed by five at halftime but pulled ahead in the fourth quarter

-- #ShaunaGreen #BerryWallace #GretchenDolan #CearahParchment #Champaign #Illinois #StateFarmCenter #MichiganState #sports

OHIO STATE'S FORMER 4-STAR RECRUIT ALREADY ENTERS TRANSFER PORTAL AFTER COTTON BOWL LOSS

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✍️ Ohio State tight end Jelani Thurman has entered the transfer portal after playing in 21 games for the Buckeyes, with two years of eligibility remaining.

👉 Jelani Thurman, Ohio State tight end, has entered the transfer portal 👉 Thurman played in 21 games for the Buckeyes with two years of eligibility remaining 👉 He was a four-star recruit out of high school

-- #JelaniThurman #HayesFawcett #OhioState #CottonBowl #Miami #MichiganState #Auburn #Alabama #sports

EVALUATING YEAR 9 OF THE P.J. FLECK ERA

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✍️ The article discusses the University of Minnesota's football team's performance in the 2022 season, comparing their actual standings to preseason expectations.

👉 The Gophers exceeded preseason expectations, finishing 7-5 in the regular season. 👉 The offense struggled, ranking 127th nationally in total offense and 98th in scoring offense. 👉 The defense improved, ranking 31st in run defense and 51st in scoring defense. 👉 Special teams were a mixed bag, with a struggling kicker and a solid punter.

-- #P.J.Fleck #DrakeLindsey #GregHarbaugh #DannyCollins #DennisCottin-Carter #BradyDenaburg #KoiPerich #TomWeston #BigTen #Minnesota #OhioState #Oregon #Illinois #Michigan #Indiana #Iowa #Nebraska #USC #Washington #Rutgers #MichiganState #Maryland #Purdue #Northwestern #Cal #Miami #WesternMichigan #Syracuse #TCU #sports

MICHIGAN STATE BASKETBALL GETS BIG RED WAKEUP CALL, DOMINATES 2ND HALF

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✍️ Jeremy Fears Jr. led Michigan State basketball to a 114-97 victory over Cornell, with a career-high 21 points and 11 assists.

👉 Jeremy Fears Jr. led the Spartans with a career-high 21 points and 11 assists 👉 Coen Carr added 19 points and six rebounds 👉 Trey Fort scored 14 points 👉 Divine Ugochukwu scored 12 points 👉 Kur Teng scored 10 points 👉 Jaxon Kohler extended his string of double-doubles to four games with 11 points and 10 rebounds

-- #JeremyFearsJr. #TomIzzo #JonJaques #AdamHinton #JesseMcCulloch #JordanScott #FredHoiberg #EASTLANSING #MichiganState #Cornell #Nebraska #Iowa #Lincoln #PennState #sports

BIG TEN BRACKETOLOGY, WEEK 8: HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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✍️ The article discusses the current state of the Big Ten Conference in college basketball, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each team and providing New Year's resolutions for each team to improve and reach their full potential.

👉 Michigan: Win the Big Ten regular season title 👉 Purdue: Improve its defense 👉 Michigan State: Set up efficient three-point shooters 👉 Nebraska: Allow more significant minutes for Jared Garcia and Cale Jacobsen 👉 Illinois: Find a way to sneak out wins against elite competition 👉 Iowa: Get a marquee victory 👉 USC: Get healthy and build chemistry 👉 Indiana: Find consistency in 2026 👉 UCLA: Get Donovan Dent back into all-conference form 👉 Ohio State: Finish close games consistently 👉 Wisconsin: Get better shooting from Austin Rapp, Nick Boyd, and Nolan Winter 👉 Washington: Beat multiple teams that are better than them 👉 Northwestern: Commit to the defensive side of the game 👉 Oregon: Find a reliable fifth scoring option 👉 Minnesota: Cause more chaos in the rest of the conference 👉 Maryland: Stay healthy for the rest of the season 👉 Penn State: Get a win against a non-Quad 4 team 👉 Rutgers: Improve to No. 160 in the NET

-- #Michigan #Purdue #MichiganState #Nebraska #Illinois #Iowa #USC #Indiana #UCLA #OhioState #Wisconsin #Washington #Northwestern #Oregon #Minnesota #Maryland #PennState #Rutgers #sports

WHERE BRAGGIN’ RIGHTS RANKS AMONG ILLINOIS’ MOST ENJOYABLE RIVALRY WINS

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✍️ The article reflects on the most satisfying wins in Illinois basketball history, highlighting several notable victories against rival teams.

👉 96-66 win over Northwestern 👉 63-37 win over Purdue 👉 76-53 win over Michigan 👉 70-67 win over Indiana in 1989 👉 Tyler Griffey buzzer beater to beat #1 ranked Indiana 74-72 in 2013

-- #TerrenceShannonJr. #MarcusDomask #BooBuie #AlanGriffin #AndresFeliz #KofiCockburn #AyoDosunmu #GiorgiBezhanishvili #LutherHead #HunterDickinson #JuwanHoward #TrentFrazier #AndreCurbelo #NickAnderson #TylerGriffey #JayEdwards #Northwestern #Purdue #Wisconsin #MichiganState #Michigan #Indiana #sports

REPORTS: BLUE ADAMS EXPECTED TO BECOME NEW CORNERBACKS COACH FOR FSU

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✍️ Florida State hires Michigan State's Blue Adams as its new cornerbacks coach, replacing Brandon Harris, who left for Florida.

👉 Blue Adams joins Florida State as cornerbacks coach 👉 Replaces Brandon Harris, who left for Florida 👉 Has 15 years of coaching experience 👉 Coached cornerbacks at Michigan State, Oregon State, and USF 👉 Developed four defensive backs who were drafted to the NFL

-- #BlueAdams #BrandonHarris #EvanCooper #JonathanSmith #PatFitzgerald #RejzohnWright #RasulDouglas #JermodMcCoy #KitanOladapo #CharlesBrantley #MikeHampton #DevinAbraham #NahshonWright #AlexAustin #FloridaState #MichiganState #Tallahassee #Miami #Cincinnati #Jacksonville #TampaBay #CoralGables #WestVirginia #Purdue #NorthernIowa #Detroit #Chicago #Atlanta #Montreal #sports

BIG TEN WEEKLY: THIS IS WHY WE LOVE COLLEGE BASKETBALL

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✍️ The article highlights the top performances in college basketball, including Nebraska's win over Illinois and Ohio State's comeback against West Virginia.

👉 Nebraska wins 83-80 over Illinois in a thrilling game 👉 Ohio State comes back from 16-point deficit to defeat West Virginia in double overtime 👉 Bruce Thornton scores 21 second-half points to lead Ohio State to victory 👉 Jamarques Lawrence hits a walk-off triple to win the game for Nebraska 👉 Keaton Wagler has a strong game for Illinois, scoring 23 points and grabbing 10 assists

-- #JamarquesLawrence #BruceThornton #KeatonWagler #FredHoiberg #PryceSandfort #RienkMast #DivineUgochukwu #GretchenDolan #DestinyJackson #JaloniCambridge #Champaign #Nebraska #Illinois #OhioState #WestVirginia #MichiganState #PennState #Iowa #Indiana #Missouri #sports

INDIANA COACH CURT CIGNETTI MAY HIT $3.1 MILLION JACKPOT WITH FERNANDO MENDOZA REPLACEMENT

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✍️ Indiana Hoosiers are reportedly seeking a new quarterback, with Arizona State's Sam Leavitt being a potential target.

👉 Indiana is seeking a new quarterback after Fernando Mendoza's potential departure 👉 Sam Leavitt is a top candidate from the transfer portal 👉 Leavitt has a high NIL value of $3.1 million 👉 Leavitt has experience playing at a high level and could bring winning mentality to Indiana

-- #CurtCignetti #FernandoMendoza #SamLeavitt #PeteNakos #MelTucker #JonathanSmith #Indiana #ArizonaState #Oregon #Miami #LSU #Cal-Berkley #EastLansing #MichiganState #sports

PRINCETON PULLS AWAY LATE, RUTGERS FALLS 81‑63 IN TOUGH ROAD TEST

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✍️ Rutgers women's basketball team faced off against Princeton, but struggled with turnovers and scoring droughts, ultimately losing 71-53.

👉 Rutgers struggled with turnovers and scoring droughts 👉 Princeton's depth and firepower proved too much in the end 👉 Ndiaye and Ivey had solid games, but the team's offense was stagnant 👉 Rutgers was unable to get much scoring outside of four players

-- #KaylahIvey #SkyeBelker #FadimaTall #ImaniLester #NeneNdiaye #FaithBlackstone #OliviaHutcherson #MadisonSt.Rose #TobyNweke #Route1 #Princeton #Iowa #Maryland #Lafayette #MichiganState #sports

FSU RUNNING BACK JAYLIN LUCAS PLANS TO ENTER TRANSFER PORTAL

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✍️ Florida State running back Jaylin Lucas plans to enter the transfer portal after suffering a season-ending injury in 2024.

👉 Jaylin Lucas will enter the transfer portal in January 👉 He suffered a season-ending injury in 2024 👉 He appeared in all 12 games for Florida State in 2025 👉 He logged 160 yards rushing and 88 yards receiving in 2025

-- #JaylinLucas #Ja'KhiDouglas #FloridaState #Indiana #Louisville #Purdue #Rutgers #MichiganState #EdnaKarr #Terrebonne #sports

10 PLAYERS PAT FITZGERALD MUST PRIORITIZE RETAINING AT MICHIGAN STATE

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✍️ Michigan State football is transitioning to a new era under Pat Fitzgerald, and retaining current players is crucial for the team's success in 2026. Here are 10 players that Fitzgerald should prioritize retaining.

👉 Retaining current players is crucial for Michigan State's success in 2026 👉 Pat Fitzgerald should prioritize retaining 10 players from the current roster 👉 Players include offensive lineman, linebacker Jordan Hall, safety Nikai Martinez, tight end Michael Masunas, wide receiver Chrishon McCray, defensive tackle Alex VanSumeren, cornerback Aydan West, defensive end Jalen Thompson, running back/WR Bryson Williams, and edge David Santiago

-- #PatFitzgerald #AlessioMilivojevic #BradyPretzlaff #StantonRamil #ConnerMoore #LukaVincic #JordanHall #NikaiMartinez #MichaelMasunas #ChrishonMcCray #AlexVanSumeren #AydanWest #JalenThompson #BrysonWilliams #DavidSantiago #EastLansing #MichiganState #sports

DYLAN LONERGAN ENTERS THE TRANSFER PORTAL

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✍️ Boston College quarterback Dylan Lonergan has entered the NCAA transfer portal, ending his stint with the Eagles.

👉 Dylan Lonergan has entered the NCAA transfer portal 👉 He won the starting job at Boston College in 2025 👉 He finished the season with 10 games played, 2,025 yards, 12 TDs, and 5 INTs 👉 He showed flashes of great quarterback play, but was mistake-prone 👉 He is expected to develop into a solid quarterback for another power conference team

-- #DylanLonergan #PeteThamel #GraysonJames #BostonCollege #Alabama #MichiganState #Stanford #Cal #Syracuse #sports

PAT FITZGERALD'S LATEST PROMISE TO MICHIGAN STATE FANS COULD BE MASSIVE KEY TO TURNAROUND

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✍️ Michigan State Spartans coach Pat Fitzgerald has bought into the culture in East Lansing and is looking forward to leading the team to victory, particularly against rival Michigan.

👉 Pat Fitzgerald has bought into the culture in East Lansing 👉 Fitzgerald is looking forward to leading the Spartans to victory 👉 The coach emphasizes the importance of winning, particularly against Michigan 👉 Fitzgerald has 110 wins under his belt 👉 The Spartans have not won a rivalry game against Michigan since 2021

-- #PatFitzgerald #EastLansing #MichiganState #SpartanStadium #sports

KENTUCKY SEARCHING FOR IDENTITY AS EARLY-SEASON STRUGGLES CONTINUE

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✍️ Kentucky basketball has struggled to find its identity this season, despite high expectations after a strong exhibition game against Purdue.

👉 Kentucky has struggled to find its identity this season 👉 The team has been inconsistent, with wins and losses 👉 3-point shooting has been a major issue, with a 33.6% success rate 👉 Injuries have plagued the team, including ankle and shoulder injuries to key players 👉 Coach Mark Pope must adjust his approach to get the most out of his players

-- #MarkPope #JalandLowe #DenzelAberdeen #JaydenQuaintance #MoDioubate #TrentNoah #CollinChandler #JaxsonRobinson #KobyBrea #AnsleyAlmonor #Purdue #Georgetown #Nicholls #Valparaiso #KFCYum!Center #NewYork #EasternIllinois #MichiganState #Loyola(Md.) #TennesseeTech #NorthCarolina #Gonzaga #Indiana #St.John's #sports

DBR PODCAST #776 – SLIM SHOCKS THE GATORS IN AN INSTANT CLASSIC!

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✍️ Duke Basketball Roundup recaps a thrilling game against Florida, highlighting the big men's stellar play and Duke's comeback victory.

👉 Duke's big men led the team to victory 👉 The team struggled on the boards against Florida 👉 Duke faces a true road game against Michigan State this weekend

-- #IsaiahEvans #CameronBoozer #PatNgongba #MaliqBrown #Jason #Donald #Auburn #Florida #MichiganState #sports

KENTUCKY VS. NORTH CAROLINA GAME THREAD AND PREGAME READING

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✍️ Kentucky basketball faces off against North Carolina Tar Heels in a high-stakes matchup, with the Wildcats looking to prove themselves after two disappointing losses.

👉 Kentucky faces off against North Carolina Tar Heels in a high-stakes matchup 👉 Wildcats looking to prove themselves after two disappointing losses 👉 Star point guard Jaland Lowe and Mo Dioubate sidelined due to injuries 👉 North Carolina comes in with a 6-1 record, including a big win over Kansas

-- #JalandLowe #MoDioubate #MarkStoops #MarkPope #RuppArena #Louisville #MichiganState #Kansas #sports

PAT FITZGERALD, MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL COACH: HOW MUCH WILL HE MAKE?

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✍️ Michigan State University released the terms of their five-year contract with new football coach Pat Fitzgerald, which includes a total compensation of $30 million over five years, with incentives that could increase the total to $54 million over eight years.

👉 Fitzgerald's total compensation is $30 million over five years 👉 Incentives could increase the total to $54 million over eight years 👉 Contract increases annually by $500,000 to $3 million in 2030 👉 Fitzgerald could earn up to $54 million over eight years with seven-win seasons in each of the first three years 👉 If he leaves or is fired, he would owe the university a decreasing amount of money over the next five years

-- #PatFitzgerald #JBatt #MelTucker #JonathanSmith #ChrisSolari #MichiganState #EastLansing #GeorgiaTech #sports

LANE KIFFIN LEAVES OLE MISS FOR LSU + SUNDAY'S COACHING CAROUSEL CHAOS

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✍️ Lane Kiffin has left Ole Miss to become the head coach of LSU, ending a messy saga that included proposed deadlines, meetings, and delays.

👉 Lane Kiffin leaves Ole Miss to become LSU's head coach 👉 Pete Golding promoted to become Ole Miss' new head coach 👉 Jon Sumrall joins Florida 👉 Alex Golesh joins Auburn 👉 Ryan Silverfield joins Arkansas 👉 Pat Fitzgerald joins Michigan State 👉 Coaching carousel turns chaotic on Sunday 👉 College Football Playoff rankings to be affected by recent results

-- #LaneKiffin #PeteGolding #JonSumrall #AlexGolesh #RyanSilverfield #PatFitzgerald #AndyStaples #RossDellenger #StevenGodfrey #MarkStoops #JonathanSmith #OleMiss #LSU #Florida #Auburn #Arkansas #MichiganState #BatonRouge #Duke #Virginia #sports

MICHIGAN STATE GETS REAFFIRMATION FROM FLORIDA SAFETY COMMIT

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✍️ Michigan State football commit Eliyjah Caldwell-Hardy reaffirms his commitment to the Spartans, citing Coach Smith's belief in his abilities.

👉 Eliyjah Caldwell-Hardy reaffirms his commitment to Michigan State 👉 Initially committed to the Spartans in early June 👉 Chose Michigan State over offers from UCLA, Tulane, Navy, Florida Atlantic, and Middle Tennessee State 👉 Ranked as the No. 65 safety by 247Sports 👉 Grateful to Coach Smith for believing in his abilities

-- #JonathanSmith #EliyjahCaldwell-Hardy #CoachSmith #CoryLinsner #JAAdams #AdamGorney #JohnGarcia #ChadSimmons #JerrandN #Jacksonville #Florida #EastLansing #MichiganState #sports

MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL TRANSFER PORTAL TRACKER: RB MAKHI FRAZIER

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✍️ Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith was fired, triggering a wave of transfers in the portal.

👉 Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith was fired 👉 The firing triggered a wave of transfers in the portal 👉 NCAA's new rules allow players to enter the portal five days after a new coach is hired or announced 👉 Players have 15 days to find a new school 👉 Running back Makhi Frazier was the first Spartan to announce his plans to enter the portal

-- #JonathanSmith #MakhiFrazier #ChrisSolari #MichiganState #OregonState #Texas #sports

MICHIGAN STATE EXPECTED TO HIRE PAT FITZGERALD: SPARTANS ACT QUICKLY AFTER FIRING JONATHAN SMITH

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✍️ Michigan State hires Pat Fitzgerald as its new head coach, replacing Jonathan Smith who was fired after two seasons.

👉 Pat Fitzgerald is hired as Michigan State's new head coach 👉 He replaces Jonathan Smith who was fired after two seasons 👉 Fitzgerald has a 110-101 overall record and was a hall of fame linebacker and defensive assistant 👉 He was initially reported as a top target in Michigan State's search 👉 Fitzgerald will have at least a couple of days to evaluate the roster and current recruiting class before the winter transfer window opens

-- #PatFitzgerald #JonathanSmith #MattZenitz #MichiganState #EastLansing #Northwestern #Evanston #Novi #sports

PAT FITZGERALD MAKES STUNNING RETURN TO THE BIG TEN

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✍️ Michigan State hires former Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, making a bold and controversial move to rebuild their program.

👉 Pat Fitzgerald is hired as the new head coach of Michigan State 👉 Fitzgerald has a 110-101 record and led Northwestern to 10 bowl games in 17 seasons 👉 He was previously fired from Northwestern in 2022 due to hazing allegations and later settled a $130 million wrongful termination lawsuit 👉 Michigan State is betting on Fitzgerald's experience and Big Ten identity to rebuild their program

-- #PatFitzgerald #LaneKiffin #PeteGolding #MichiganState #Northwestern #EastLansing #LSU #OleMiss #sports

MICHIGAN STATE SET TO HIRE PAT FITZGERALD AS NEXT HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

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✍️ Michigan State athletic director J Batt is set to hire Pat Fitzgerald as the next head coach of the football program, replacing Jonathan Smith.

👉 Pat Fitzgerald is expected to be hired as the next head coach of Michigan State football 👉 He has 17 years of experience as head coach at Northwestern 👉 Fitzgerald has a strong Big Ten background and is a Midwesterner 👉 He was cleared of any wrongdoing in a hazing scandal that led to his departure from Northwestern in 2022

-- #JBatt #JonathanSmith #PatFitzgerald #ChrisSolari #GrahamCouch #CoryLinsner #EastLansing #MichiganState #Northwestern #sports

MICHIGAN STATE FIRES JONATHAN SMITH AFTER LESS THAN TWO YEARS

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✍️ Michigan State has fired football coach Jonathan Smith after less than two years, citing his poor performance and a hefty contract.

👉 Michigan State has fired football coach Jonathan Smith after less than two years 👉 The Spartans lost eight of their last nine games, finishing with a 4-8 record 👉 Smith's overall record at MSU was 9-15, with a 4-14 record in the Big Ten 👉 The school will have to pay Smith's remaining contract, worth over $30 million 👉 The Spartans have struggled since the retirement of their winningest coach, Mark Dantonio

-- #JonathanSmith #JBatt #AlanHaller #AidanChiles #AlessioMilivojevic #MarkDantonio #BillBeekman #MelTucker #NickSaban #MichiganState #OregonState #WesternMichigan #BostonCollege #YoungstownState #USC #Nebraska #UCLA #Indiana #Michigan #Minnesota #Maryland #Colorado #sports

MICHIGAN STATE PLANS TO HIRE PAT FITZGERALD AS NEXT FOOTBALL COACH

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✍️ Michigan State football is planning to hire former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald as its next head coach, despite concerns about his past involvement in a hazing scandal.

👉 Pat Fitzgerald will likely become the next head coach of Michigan State football 👉 Fitzgerald was fired by Northwestern in July 2023 due to a hazing scandal 👉 The scandal involved forced participation, nudity, and sexualized acts of a degrading nature 👉 Fitzgerald filed a wrongful termination lawsuit for $130 million, but later settled out of court 👉 Michigan State is planning to hire Fitzgerald as its next head coach, pending the signing of a contract

-- #PatFitzgerald #JonathanSmith #MelTucker #MichiganState #Northwestern #Illinois #Evanston #sports

MICHIGAN STATE PLANS TO HIRE PAT FITZGERALD AS NEXT FOOTBALL COACH

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✍️ Michigan State football plans to hire former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald as their next head coach, replacing Jonathan Smith who was fired after two seasons.

👉 Fitzgerald was fired from Northwestern in July 2023 due to a hazing scandal 👉 The school and Fitzgerald settled out of court in August for an undisclosed amount 👉 Fitzgerald has a strong coaching record, winning two Big Ten West titles and earning national awards 👉 Fitzgerald has been out of college coaching for three seasons

-- #PatFitzgerald #JonathanSmith #MelTucker #MichiganState #Northwestern #RedCedarRiver #Midlothian #Evanston #Illinois #sports

MSU REPORTEDLY NAMES INTERIM HEAD COACH FOLLOWING FIRING OF JONATHAN SMITH

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✍️ Michigan State football has fired head coach Jonathan Smith and will have defensive coordinator Joe Rossi serve as the interim head coach.

👉 Michigan State has fired head coach Jonathan Smith 👉 Defensive coordinator Joe Rossi will serve as the interim head coach 👉 The early signing period for recruits begins this week 👉 Rossi will lead the team's recruiting efforts 👉 The Spartans will begin their search for a new head coach

-- #JonathanSmith #JoeRossi #JBatt #MattZenitz #RobertBondy #MichiganState #sports

MICHIGAN STATE FIRES JONATHAN SMITH: SPARTANS OUST COACH, PAT FITZGERALD EMERGES AS TARGET FOR REPLACEMENT

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✍️ Michigan State is firing coach Jonathan Smith after a 4-8 season, with former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald expected to be the main target for the coaching search.

👉 Michigan State fires coach Jonathan Smith after a 4-8 season 👉 Former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald expected to be the main target for the coaching search 👉 Smith departs Michigan State after just two seasons with a record of 4-15 👉 Spartans finished the season with a 38-28 victory over Maryland, their first Big Ten win of the season

-- #JonathanSmith #PatFitzgerald #MelTucker #MattZenitz #MichiganState #Maryland #Northwestern #OregonState #BostonCollege #sports

MICHIGAN STATE FIRES JONATHAN SMITH AFTER LESS THAN 2 YEARS, AP SOURCE SAYS

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✍️ Michigan State has fired football coach Jonathan Smith after less than two years, citing his poor performance and large contract.

👉 Michigan State fired football coach Jonathan Smith 👉 Smith was hired less than two years ago 👉 Smith's overall record at MSU was 9-15 and 4-14 in the Big Ten 👉 Smith was benched quarterback Aidan Chiles and gave redshirt freshman Alessio Milivojevic a shot to start 👉 Smith's large contract, worth over $30 million, will need to be paid out

-- #JonathanSmith #JBatt #AlanHaller #AidanChiles #AlessioMilivojevic #MarkDantonio #MelTucker #BillBeekman #NickSaban #MichiganState #OregonState #WesternMichigan #BostonCollege #YoungstownState #USC #Nebraska #UCLA #Indiana #Michigan #Minnesota #Maryland #Colorado #sports

PAT FITZGERALD A MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL COACH CANDIDATE? WHAT TO KNOW

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✍️ Michigan State football is looking for a new coach after firing Jonathan Smith, and Pat Fitzgerald, former Northwestern coach, is a potential candidate.

👉 Pat Fitzgerald is a former Northwestern coach with a 110-101 record 👉 He led Northwestern to five 10-win seasons, including three under his own tenure 👉 He has a 5-9 record against Michigan State football 👉 He has a 1-9 record against Michigan football 👉 He settled a wrongful termination lawsuit after being fired due to a hazing scandal

-- #JonathanSmith #PatFitzgerald #RandyWalker #GaryBarnett #ChrisSolari #RichRodriguez #MichiganState #Northwestern #Evanston #EastLansing #Detroit #BigHouse #sports

SPECULATION, RUMORS SWIRL ON JONATHAN SMITH'S STATUS AT MSU, POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT

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✍️ Michigan State fans and media are waiting for a decision on head coach Jonathan Smith's fate, with speculation and rumors swirling around a possible replacement.

👉 Speculation surrounds Jonathan Smith's fate as Michigan State head coach 👉 Athletic director J Batt expected to make a decision on Smith's status 👉 Pat Fitzgerald, former Northwestern head coach, is a popular candidate to replace Smith 👉 Social media is filled with opinions and rumors on the subject

-- #JonathanSmith #JBatt #PatFitzgerald #LiamBlutman #JustinSpiro #BrandonChampion #RobertBondy #MichiganState #Northwestern #sports

REPORTS: MICHIGAN STATE FIRES JONATHAN SMITH AFTER 2 SEASONS

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✍️ Michigan State is set to fire coach Jonathan Smith after two seasons, following a 4-8 record this year.

👉 Michigan State finishes the season 4-8 with a loss to Maryland 👉 Smith is the second Big Ten coach to lose his job this season 👉 The team will miss a bowl game for the fourth consecutive season 👉 Smith's record at Michigan State is 9-15 over 24 games

-- #JonathanSmith #JamesFranklin #MarkDantonio #MelTucker #MichiganState #PennState #Maryland #Minnesota #Iowa #Rutgers #OregonState #sports

VOTE: WHO WILL BE THE NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL?

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✍️ The Sporting News is asking fans to vote for the National Player of the Year in high school girls basketball for the 2025-26 season. The list of candidates includes 85 players from around the country.

👉 The list of candidates includes 85 high school girls basketball players from around the country. 👉 The players are from various states and schools, including Notre Dame, Indiana, Oklahoma, and more. 👉 Fans are invited to vote for their favorite player. 👉 The voting period ends on December 9. 👉 The results will be announced in the following days.

-- #NotreDame #Indiana #Oklahoma #TexasA&M #Clemson #Florida #Duke #Washington #NorthCarolina #USC #Oregon #TexasTech #AustinPeay #Nebraska #Minnesota #LSU #UCSantaBarbara #MichiganState #UConn #Auburn #Iowa #SouthCarolina #sports

WISCONSIN FOOTBALL LANDS COMMITMENT FROM THREE-STAR TRANSFER LINEMAN

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✍️ Grand Valley State sophomore defensive lineman Jibriel Conde commits to Wisconsin football, joining the program's transfer portal class ranked No. 67 in the nation.

👉 Jibriel Conde commits to Wisconsin football 👉 Conde was ranked as On3/Rivals' No. 1 defensive lineman in the transfer portal 👉 He logged 30 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and 6.5 tackles for loss in 10 games as a sophomore 👉 Conde is the first transfer portal addition for the Badgers in the 2026 cycle 👉 He joins a class featuring 13 commitments

-- #JibrielConde #LukeFickell #HayesFawcett #Wisconsin #GrandValleyState #Ypsilanti #Madison #Auburn #Syracuse #MichiganState #WestVirginia #sports

WATCH: JONATHAN SMITH ADDRESSES JOB SECURITY, TEAM WIN OVER MARYLAND

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✍️ Michigan State ended an eight-game losing streak by defeating Maryland 38-28, and head coach Jonathan Smith addressed his job security and the team's performance in a post-game press conference.

👉 Michigan State ended an eight-game losing streak with a 38-28 win over Maryland 👉 Head coach Jonathan Smith addressed his job security in a post-game press conference 👉 Smith highlighted several bright spots for fans to look forward to with another year of him at the helm 👉 The team's performance was praised by Smith, who also highlighted several players who stood out in the game

-- #JonathanSmith #CoryLinsner #MichiganState #Maryland #sports

MICHIGAN STATE TAKES DOWN MARYLAND IN REGULAR SEASON FINALE, ENDING AN 8-GAME LOSING STREAK

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✍️ Michigan State's football team ended their 8-game losing streak by defeating Maryland 38-28 at Ford Field, securing their first Big Ten win of the season.

👉 Michigan State's football team ended their 8-game losing streak 👉 The Spartans defeated Maryland 38-28 at Ford Field 👉 Alessio Milivojevic threw for 216 yards and three touchdowns in the first half 👉 Michigan State secured their first Big Ten win of the season

-- #AlessioMilivojevic #KaiRios #NickMarsh #JackVelling #AlanteBrown #OmariKelly #Detroit #FordField #Maryland #MichiganState #sports

TESTUDO TALK PODCAST: INSTANT REACTION TO MARYLAND FOOTBALL’S 38-28 SEASON-FINALE LOSS TO MICHIGAN STATE

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✍️ The hosts of the Testudo Talk Podcast discuss their instant reactions to Maryland football's 38-28 loss to Michigan State in their season finale.

👉 Maryland finishes the season with a 4-8 record 👉 The Terps lost their last eight games, their first streak of this length since 2015 👉 The hosts discuss the game's highlights and lowlights

-- #MattGermack #RyanAlonardo #NolanRogalski #MichiganState #sports

LIMBO CONTINUES FOR MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL COACH JONATHAN SMITH

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✍️ Michigan State athletic director Mel Tucker's successor, J Batt, has not commented on the status of football coach Jonathan Smith after the Spartans' win over Maryland.

👉 J Batt, Michigan State's athletic director, has not commented on the status of football coach Jonathan Smith 👉 Smith has finished the season with a 4-8 record and 1-7 in Big Ten play 👉 The school has accepted NCAA punishment for violations committed under previous coach Mel Tucker 👉 Smith's contract has a clause that would reduce his buyout if Haller was terminated

-- #JonathanSmith #JBatt #MelTucker #AlanHaller #DuffyDaugherty #MichiganState #FordField #Maryland #OregonState #sports

LIMBO CONTINUES FOR MICHIGAN STATE FOOTBALL COACH JONATHAN SMITH

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✍️ Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith's future remains uncertain after the team's win over Maryland, with athletic director Mel Tucker refusing to comment on his status.

👉 Jonathan Smith's future as Michigan State football coach remains uncertain 👉 Athletic director Mel Batt refused to comment on Smith's status 👉 Smith's contract has a buyout clause worth over $33.5 million 👉 The team's win prevented MSU from going winless in the Big Ten for the first time since 1958

-- #JonathanSmith #MelBatt #MelTucker #AlanHaller #DuffyDaugherty #MichiganState #FordField #Maryland #OregonState #sports

MILOVOJEVIC TOSSES 4 TOUCHDOWNS IN MICHIGAN STATE'S 38-28 WIN OVER MARYLAND

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✍️ Michigan State snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 38-28 victory over Maryland, led by quarterback Alessio Milivojevic's career-high four touchdown passes.

👉 Michigan State won 38-28, snapping an eight-game losing streak 👉 Alessio Milivojevic threw a career-high four touchdown passes 👉 Alante Brown had a 92-yard kickoff return for a touchdown 👉 Malik Washington had a career-high 459 passing yards for Maryland 👉 Michigan State built a 24-7 halftime lead

-- #AlessioMilivojevic #AlanteBrown #JonathanSmith #MalikWashington #JalilFarooq #ShaleakKnotts #DeJuanWilliams #OmaiKelly #KaiRios #NickMarsh #JackVelling #MartinConnington #DuffyDaugherty #SeanO'Haire #ScottMilanovich #MichiganState #Maryland #BigTen #Iowa #Nebraska #Minnesota #VirginiaTech #sports

WILL MSU FIRE JONATHAN SMITH? ASSESSING, PREDICTING HIS FUTURE WITH THE SPARTANS

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✍️ The article discusses the possibility of Jonathan Smith being fired as the head coach of Michigan State football team, citing a disappointing second year under his leadership.

👉 Michigan State football team has struggled in the second half of games under Jonathan Smith's leadership 👉 Smith's team has failed to build on last season's momentum 👉 Athletic director J Batt has not made a decision on Smith's future 👉 Author predicts that Smith will be back for a third season next year

-- #JonathanSmith #JBatt #RobertBondy #MichiganState #Detroit #FordField #UCLA #Maryland #sports

COLLEGE BASKETBALL RANKINGS: BIG TEN TEAMS CLOG TOP 25 AND 1 AS LEAGUE EYES ENDING NATIONAL TITLE DROUGHT

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✍️ The Big Ten conference is performing well in college basketball, with eight teams ranking in the top 25 of the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 daily college basketball rankings.

👉 Eight Big Ten teams rank in the top 25 of the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 daily college basketball rankings 👉 Purdue and Michigan are clear national championship contenders 👉 Iowa, USC, Michigan State, Nebraska, and Indiana are also performing well

-- #Purdue #Michigan #Iowa #USC #MichiganState #Nebraska #Indiana #TexasTech #Gonzaga #UConn #Arizona #Kentucky #NorthCarolina #Arkansas #Maryland #Tennessee #Kansas #Florida #Rutgers #Illinois #Alabama #Clemson #Kentucky #Syracuse #AlcornState #IowaState #Kentucky #Clemson #FloridaState #Oregon #OleMiss #SMU #NCState #SaintMary's #sports

WHO DID MICHIGAN LOSE TO THIS YEAR? EXPLAINING WOLVERINES' RECORD BEFORE THE GAME

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✍️ Michigan lost two games to ranked teams earlier in the year: Oklahoma and USC, before entering The Game with a 9-2 record.

👉 Michigan lost to Oklahoma and USC earlier in the year 👉 The Wolverines responded to these defeats with three consecutive wins 👉 Michigan beat several unranked teams after the losses

-- #JohnMateer #BrentVenables #BryceUnderwood #TyreseMaxey #CaitlinClark #StephCurry #BarackObama #TravisKelce #LeBronJames #MichaelJordan #QuincyWilson #BaylorScheierman #Michigan #Oklahoma #USC #Washington #MichiganState #Purdue #Northwestern #Maryland #sports

COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMES ON TV TODAY: FULL SCHEDULE, TIMES, CHANNELS, LIVE STREAMS TO WATCH SATURDAY WEEK 14 NCAA GAMES

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✍️ The article provides a schedule and streaming information for Week 14 of the college football season, including top-ranked teams and rivalry games.

👉 No. 18 Michigan vs. No. 1 Ohio State at noon 👉 Auburn vs. No. 10 Alabama headlines prime time 👉 Top-ranked teams and rivalry games 👉 Streaming information for Week 14 👉 Full schedule of games

-- #OhioState #Michigan #Auburn #Alabama #Tennessee #Vanderbilt #Washington #Oregon #Oklahoma #LSU #Indiana #TexasA&M #Georgia #TexasTech #OleMiss #GeorgiaTech #Texas #MichiganState #Maryland #SouthFlorida #Rice #Illinois #Northwestern #Tulane #Charlotte #NCState #NorthCarolina #Cal #SMU #Nevada #UNLV #Stanford #NotreDame #SanJoseState #FresnoState #Hawaii #Wyoming #sports

JONATHAN SMITH SHARES RAW, UNFILTERED TAKE ON WHY MICHIGAN STATE IS HIS JOB TO KEEP

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✍️ Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith addresses concerns about his job security, focusing on the team's preparation and not reading into external noise.

👉 Jonathan Smith addresses concerns about his job security directly 👉 He emphasizes the importance of preparation and not reading into external noise 👉 Smith acknowledges that questions about his future are valid 👉 He is committed to leading the team and sending the seniors out with a win

-- #JonathanSmith #MichiganState #OregonState #Maryland #sports

11/27 BIG TEN RECAP: MSU BEATS UNC

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✍️ The Big Ten had a busy Thanksgiving day with several games, including a ranked matchup between Michigan State and North Carolina. Michigan State emerged victorious, while other teams like Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin also had notable games.

👉 Michigan State defeated North Carolina 74-58 👉 Stanford won 72-68 over Minnesota 👉 Oklahoma State lost 86-81 to Northwestern 👉 Creighton defeated Oregon 76-66 👉 Rutgers won 80-65 over UNLV 👉 Washington won 83-66 over Nevada 👉 Wisconsin blew out Providence 104-83

-- #MichiganState #NorthCarolina #Stanford #Minnesota #OklahomaState #Northwestern #Creighton #Oregon #Rutgers #UNLV #Washington #Nevada #Wisconsin #PalmSprings #SanDiego #sports

HOW TO WATCH/ODDS FOR MARYLAND FOOTBALL’S SEASON FINALE VS. MICHIGAN STATE

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✍️ Maryland football is set to wrap up its 2025 season with a game against Michigan State at Ford Field in Detroit.

👉 The game is a neutral-site match between Maryland and Michigan State 👉 Michigan State gets a home-field advantage due to its proximity to campus 👉 Maryland is looking to avoid its first eight-game losing streak since 2015 👉 Michigan State is seeking its first Big Ten win of the season 👉 The Spartans are favored by 3.5 points

-- #DanHellie #PetrosPapadakis #JohnnyHolliday #SteveSuter #FordField #Detroit #MichiganState #Maryland #sports

FALL SPORTS UPDATE: WOMEN’S HOCKEY STAYS UNBEATEN

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✍️ The Penn State women's hockey, volleyball, basketball, and soccer teams had mixed results in their recent games.

👉 Women's hockey team stays unbeaten with 5-3 and 4-3 wins over RIT 👉 Volleyball team sweeps final two home games with wins over Michigan State and Maryland 👉 Women's basketball team splits games at the Battle for Atlantis 👉 Women's soccer team eliminated from NCAA Tournament with 2-0 loss to Virginia

-- #MyaVaslet #MaddyChristian #DanicaMaynard #MaggieMendelson #KennedyMartin #GabrielleNichols #EmmiSellman #JordanHopp #GillianGrimes #GracieMerkle #MoriahMurray #MackenzieGress #PennState #RIT #Boston #Northeastern #MichiganState #Maryland #Nebraska #Iowa #Princeton #SanDiegoState #Virginia #BJC #sports

COLLEGE FOOTBALL MASCOTS JUST AS GOOD AT KEEPING THEIR IDENTITIES SECRET AS FIRING UP A CROWD

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✍️ Former college mascots share their experiences of wearing costumes and keeping their identities secret, while also highlighting the importance of school spirit and loyalty.

👉 College mascots wear costumes to fire up the crowd and symbolically represent the university 👉 The job requires anonymity, with some programs valuing secrecy highly 👉 Former mascots often develop strong bonds with each other 👉 School spirit and loyalty are critical for many ex-mascots 👉 Keeping one's identity secret can be challenging and requires creative excuses

-- #RossRamsey #PhilLator #JeffBirdsell #NicoleHurley #CarlosPolanco-Zaccardi #ScottFerry #MichiganState #Alabama #Oregon #Wisconsin #SouthCarolina #PointLomaNazareneUniversity #SanDiego #Charleston #Kentucky #Miami #EASTLANSING #sports

BIG TEN FOOTBALL WEEK 14 PICKS, PREDICTIONS, PREVIEWS

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/f1bb7c5fc6765d66ee12ecf52ad0bb78

✍️ A summary of the article discussing college football picks and predictions for the week.

👉 Iowa vs. Nebraska: Iowa is favored to win, but the author thinks Nebraska will cover the spread. 👉 Indiana vs. Purdue: Indiana is favored to win, but the author thinks Purdue will cover the spread. 👉 Ohio State vs. Michigan: Ohio State is favored to win, but the author thinks Michigan will cover the spread. 👉 Oregon vs. Washington: Oregon is favored to win, but the author thinks Washington will cover the spread.

-- #Larry31 #HoustonBoiler #RockyMtnBlue #MNW #Iowa #Nebraska #Indiana #Purdue #OhioState #Michigan #Oregon #Washington #Wisconsin #Minnesota #Maryland #MichiganState #UCLA #SouthernCal #Northwestern #Illinois #Detroit #Arkansas #sports

'HE WAS A BEAST.' CAMERON BOOZER'S 35 POINTS CARRY DUKE PAST ARKANSAS

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✍️ Duke freshman Cameron Boozer scored 35 points in a win over Arkansas, leading the Blue Devils to an 8-0 start.

👉 Cameron Boozer scored 35 points in the win over Arkansas 👉 He recorded nine assists and drew a game-high seven fouls 👉 Boozer fueled a 10-0 Duke run in the closing stretch 👉 He scored three times and assisted the others during the run

-- #CameronBoozer #JonScheyer #JohnCalipari #CarlosBoozer #AnnaSnyder #Chicago #UnitedCenter #CameronIndoorStadium #MichiganState #sports

POTENTIAL NEW GIG FOR JONATHAN SMITH IS REPORTEDLY OFF THE TABLE

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✍️ A potential landing spot for Michigan State football head coach Jonathan Smith is no longer an option after Oregon State reportedly hired Alabama co-offensive coordinator JaMarcus Shephard as its next head coach.

👉 Oregon State reportedly hired Alabama co-offensive coordinator JaMarcus Shephard as its next head coach 👉 Shephard is also Alabama's assistant head coach and wide receiver coach 👉 Some thought there was a chance Jonathan Smith could return to Oregon State should Michigan State either dismiss him or he leave on his own after the season 👉 Smith is in his second season as Michigan State head coach and has a 8-15 record

-- #JonathanSmith #JaMarcusShephard #MattZenitz #PeteThamel #JBatt #RobertBondy #MichiganState #OregonState #Alabama #Maryland #sports

BSD STAFF PREDICTIONS ROUNDTABLE: RUTGERS

https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/8f36394e81f026aa3827090138f19552

✍️ The Penn State Lions are set to face Rutgers in their final regular season game, with both teams needing a win for bowl eligibility.

👉 Penn State needs a win for bowl eligibility 👉 Rutgers has the worst rushing defense in the Big Ten 👉 Kaytron Allen is expected to become the first 4,000-yard rusher in Penn State history 👉 Nicholas Singleton is expected to surpass Saquon to become PSU's all-time rushing touchdowns leader

-- #Chris #KaytronAllen #NicholasSingleton #TerrySmith #Schiano #PennState #Rutgers #MichiganState #Nebraska #OhioState #sports

EXPERT SCORE PREDICTION: NEBRASKA VS. IOWA

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✍️ Nebraska is set to face Iowa in their annual Black Friday rivalry game, looking to rebound from a blowout loss at Penn State.

👉 Nebraska is looking to rebound from a 37-10 blowout loss at Penn State 👉 Iowa comes in with a strong defense and run-heavy offense 👉 Quarterback Mark Gronowski has averaged 141 passing yards in the last three games 👉 Iowa's run game has averaged 146 rushing yards per game in November 👉 Nebraska allows 167.5 yards on the ground per game this season

-- #MarkGronowski #TJLateef #EmmettJohnson #EthanGrunkemeyer #Lincoln #PennState #MichiganState #UCLA #USC #Oregon #sports

CAMERON BOOZER PUTS DUKE BASKETBALL ON HIS BACK IN WIN OVER ARKANSAS

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✍️ Duke basketball freshman Cameron Boozer scored a career-high 35 points to lead the Blue Devils to an 80-71 win over No. 21/22 Arkansas on Thanksgiving Day.

👉 Cameron Boozer scored a career-high 35 points on 13-of-18 shooting 👉 Boozer fueled a 10-0 Duke run in the closing stretch 👉 Duke won its first 8-0 start since 2017-18 👉 Boozer used his size and strength to bully his way to the paint

-- #CameronBoozer #JonScheyer #JohnCalipari #CarlosBoozer #AnnaSnyder #Chicago #UnitedCenter #CameronIndoorStadium #MichiganState #sports

PERSISTING PROBLEMS DOOM JOHN CALIPARI, ARKANSAS BASKETBALL'S UPSET BID VS DUKE

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✍️ The Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team lost to the Duke Blue Devils 80-71, despite leading by seven points with 10 minutes remaining.

👉 Arkansas led by seven points with 10 minutes remaining, but lost 80-71 to Duke 👉 The Razorbacks struggled to execute down the stretch, making only two field goals in the final six minutes 👉 Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas led the team in scoring, with 21 and 13 points respectively 👉 Trevon Brazile was the only other player in double figures, with 11 points and 11 rebounds 👉 Coach John Calipari expressed confidence in his players, but acknowledged that the team needs to improve its consistency

-- #JohnCalipari #CameronBoozer #DariusAcuffJr. #MeleekThomas #JonScheyer #CalebFoster #NickKhamenia #TrevonBrazile #KarterKnox #D.J.Wagner #BillyRichmondIII #JacksonFuller #Arkansas #Duke #BudWaltonArena #MichiganState #Louisville #Houston #TexasTech #sports

BIG TEN WEEK 14 STAFF PICKS: CAN OHIO STATE AVOID UPSET AT MICHIGAN?

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✍️ The Big Ten championship spots will be clinched this weekend, with Indiana and Ohio State having opportunities to secure their places in the championship game.

👉 Indiana will visit Purdue on Friday night to try to clinch its spot in the Big Ten championship game 👉 Ohio State will face Michigan on Saturday, looking to overcome its recent history against its rival 👉 Oregon and Michigan are still alive in the hunt for the Big Ten championship game 👉 The staff at Nittany Lions Wire have shared their official picks for the weekend's Big Ten action

-- #Kevin #Andrew #Christopher #Sam #Purdue #Indiana #OhioState #Michigan #AnnArbor #Seattle #Washington #Nebraska #Iowa #Rutgers #PennState #Northwestern #Illinois #Maryland #MichiganState #UCLA #USC #Wisconsin #Minnesota #sports

BIG TEN AND BIG CFB GAME EXPERT PICKS, PREDICTIONS FOR RIVALRY WEEK

https://media.zenfs.com/en/buckeyes_wire_usa_today_articles_592/c18e5b0954bff513ea571d9cd7b3f737

✍️ The article discusses the expert picks and predictions for Rivalry Week in the Big Ten and other college football games.

👉 Expert picks and predictions for Rivalry Week in the Big Ten and other college football games 👉 Predictions for the winners of each game, including the Big Ten games and the top five non-Big Ten games 👉 Current standings of the writers and their previous predictions

-- #PhilHarrison #MarkRussell #GriffinDreifeldt #YeshGinsburg #OhioState #Oregon #Indiana #PennState #Michigan #Nebraska #Iowa #Purdue #Wisconsin #Minnesota #Rutgers #MichiganState #Maryland #USC #Northwestern #Illinois #TexasA&M #Texas #Arizona #ArizonaState #Miami(FL) #Pittsburgh #LSU #Oklahoma #Vanderbilt #Tennessee #sports