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Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk check in from the Breslin Center after Michigan State's 64-63 loss to Purdue on 1-16-23
Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk weigh in on Michigan State's 59-53 win over rival Michigan. With the win the Spartans and Wolverines are part of a five-way tie for first in the Big Ten.
Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk check in from Spartan Stadium after Mel Tucker's National Signing Day press conference.
SpartanMag.com staffers Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk check in after interviews on Tuesday as Michigan State prepares for a rivalry game with No. 4 ranked Michigan.
SpartanMag.com publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk weigh in on Michigan State's program win against Wisconsin on homecoming.
Michigan State needs to beat Wisconsin for any realistic chance at a 6-6 season and bowl eligibility. Right now, that looks like a longshot. SpartanMag staffers Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk check in after interviews on Tuesday.
Michigan State has lost four straight after suffering a 49-20 beatdown at the hands of Ohio State. Where do the Spartans go from here? SpartanMag staffers Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk weigh in on Michigan State's latest setback.
Michigan State isn't the team that it might have been before injuries to numerous starters on both sides of the ball, but the Spartans are working to be the best version of their imperfect selves. SpartanMag publisher Jim Comparoni and Associate Editor Paul Konyndyk discuss the strides Michigan State is trying to make ahead of a tough home match-up with Ohio State.
Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk share their initial impressions of Michigan State's 2022-23 basketbal team after watching practice on Monday.
Michigan State is searching for answers ahead of a road game at Maryland. SpartanMag publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk check in after practice on Tuesday.
SpartanMag.com staffers Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk weigh in on ugly home loss to Minnesota in Big Ten opener for both teams.
Michigan State is facing one of the trickier conference openers in recent memory coming off of a 39-28 loss at Washington. Now the Spartans gear up for the nation's No. 2 rushing offense and a Top scoring defense. SpartanMag publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk weigh in on the match-up after interviews on Tuesday.
Michigan State is gearing up for a major road test this weekend at Washington against a resurgent Pac-12 ballclub with a dynamic quarterback in Michael Penix and a first-year coach in Kalen DeBoer. Comparoni and Konyndyk weight on Michigan State's first big game of the 2022 season after Mel Tucker's weekly press conference on Monday.
Michigan State hung 52 points on Akron in a shutout win. It wasn't, however, always pretty. Payton Thorne struggled at quarterback, and Akron moved the ball too easily at times before QB Jared Irons left the game with injury. SpartanMag staffers Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk weigh in on Michigan State's first shutout win since 2019.
Michigan State was solid, but not spectacular in its Week 1 opener at home against Western Michigan. The Spartans are striving to clean up some of the mistakes and sloppy play that plagued them against the Broncos. After interviews on Tuesday SpartanMag publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk weigh in MSU's prep for Akron as well as the emergence of Jacoby Windmon as a playmaker for the defense.
Michigan State won sloppy in the season opener against Western Michigan. SpartanMag publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk weigh in on the good, bad, and ugly from Friday's game against the Broncos.
SpartanMag publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk check in after Mel Tucker's press on Monday ahead of Michigan State's season opener at home against Western Michigan.
SpartanMag publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk check in after practice on Monday (8-22-22)
Jim Comparon and Paul Konyndyk weigh in on Michigan State's first scrimmage after Mel Tucker showed a greater willingness to single out individuals for their play in last weekend's scimmage than we've seen in the past. What does it all mean and who stood out?
The pads are on at Michigan State football practice and the Spartans are working to build upon the success they had one year ago in an 11-win season. After practice on Thursday SpartanMag publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk check in with latest news and notes from camp.
SpartanMag staffers Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk check in from Spartan Stadium after the first day of football practice. Coming off an 11-2 season in 2021, Michigan State players and coaches are eager to build upon a breakthrough season.
Comparoni and Konyndyk on what we learned at Big Ten Media Days 2022. Comparoni and Konyndyk check in from Lucas Oil Stadium after interviews with Mel Tucker, Payton Thorne, and Jayden Reed.
SpartanMag Publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk weigh in on Michigan State's spring scrimmage.
Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk check after Mel Tucker's weekly press conference on Monday to preview the biggest storylines ahead of Satruday's spring football game at 2:00 pm in Spartan Stadium.
Michigan State is working hard this spring to develop its roster, bring new players up to speed, and addressing depth-chart issues. Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk check in with the latest from spring football after interviews on Thursday.
Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk weigh in on Michigan State's NCAA Tournament loss to Duke. The Spartans led by five points with five minutes left, but couldn't hang on against Coach K's ballclub.
SpartanMag staffers Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk preview match-up with Duke in Round of 32 in what will be the sixth NCAA Tournament meeting between Tom Izzo and Coach K.
Tom Izzo's press conference, prior to MSU's Second Round NCAA Tournament game against Duke, in Greenville, S.C.
Mike Krzyzewski, Pre-Michigan State press conference in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament.
Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk reflect Michigan State's win over Davidson in the NCAA Tournament.
MSU's coach and player press conference following the Spartans' 74-73 victory over Davidson in the First Round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament.
SpartanMag staffers Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk reflect on Michigan State's NCAA Tournament match-up with Davidson.
Tom Izzo surpassed Bobby Knight as the Big Ten's all-time win leader and Michigan State celebrated a senior day victory over Maryland. Afterward Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk break it down.
SpartanMag publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk weigh in on Michigan State's 87-70 loss at Michigan in a game where AJ Hoggard was limited due to illness.
Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk check in from the Breslin Center after Michigan State's 68-65 win over Purdue on a game-winning three by point guard Tyson Walker.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk discuss the latest problems with Michigan State basketball, heading into the last four games of the regular season.
After losing at Rutgers over the weekend, Michigan State dropped its second straight game in Big Ten play with a lackluster performance at home against Wisconsin. SpartanMag publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk reflect on what went wrong and whether it can be fixed.
SpartanMag.com publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk weigh in on Michigan State's 83-67 win over in-state rival Michigan.
Michigan State showed plenty of grit in battling back from an 11-point deficit at the start of the fourth quarter to beat Pittsburgh 31-21 in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. SpartanMag publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk check from Mercedes Benz Stadium following the dramatic victory.
SpartanMag.com staffers Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk preview Michigan State's match-up with Pittsburgh in the Chichk-fil-A Peach Bowl.
SpartanMag publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk check in from Spartan Stadium following Mel Tucker's signing day press conference. Michigan State signed a consensus Top 20 recruiting class in '22, while also signing several key transfer portal additions.
Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk talk bowl prep, whether Kenneth Walker III will play in Peach Bowl and touch upon Michigan State's recruiting class less than 48 hours before Mel Tuckers signing day press conference.
SpartanMag's Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk check in after practice on Tuesday as a beat up Michigan State team prepares for the Big Ten regular-season finale against Penn State. The Spartans are coming off a 56-7 loss to Ohio State, and will need a strong performance for any chance at victory.
Michigan State came to Ohio State with dreams of a Big Ten championship, and left Columbus with 56-7 reminder of how far they have to come to stand toe-to-toe with the best team in the Big Ten. SpartanMag's Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk sort through the wreckage of Michigan State's lopsided loss at The Horseshoe.
Michigan State is a heavy underdog heading into a match-up between Top 10 teams at Ohio State this weekend. The Spartans have shocked the Buckeyes in games like this before, but Michigan State has a lot to overcome including its own struggles in pass defense. SpartanMag's Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk weigh in on the high stakes match-up between Michigan State and Ohio State.
Michigan State bounced back from a loss to Purdue with a 40-21 home win over Maryland. The Spartans got four passing touchdowns from Payton Thorne, a 100-yard receiving day from Jayden Reed, and 143 rushing yards and two touchdowns from Kenneth Walker III. Afterward, SpartanMag publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk discuss the significance of the win and improved play by the Michigan State defense, which was solid in the red zone against Maryland.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo previews the season opener against No. 3 ranked Kansas in the opening game of the 2021 Champions Classic. Izzo likes what his team has done during the off-season and exhibition play and eager to see how they match-up against a veteran, athletic Kansas team with several starters returning and a number of talented newcomers.
Michigan State was riding a wave of momentum coming off a win over rival Michigan last weekend, but the Spartans are now in regroup mode coming off a 40-29 loss at Purdue. After tying the game, 21-21, in the third quarter, the Spartans stalled out on offense, and couldn’t get off the field on defense against a Purdue team that passed for a season high. SpartanMag staffers Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk check in from Ross-Ade Stadium after the game to parse what went wrong and what Michigan State coach Mel Tucker and his players plan to do about it.
Michigan State is one of a handful of unbeaten teams remaining in the FBS and the noise outside the program is getting louder as the first College Football Playoff rankings are announced. Coming off their biggest win of the Mel Tucker era against previously unbeaten Michigan, the Spartans have a Heisman Trophy hopeful in Kenneth Walker III and a storybook season underway. With a difficult road match-up at Purdue ahead, Michigan State needs to remain laser focused. SpartanMag's Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk check in after practice on Tuesday with latest news and storylines as Michigan State gears up for championship November.
SpartanMag publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk weigh in on Michigan State's dramatic 37-33 win over in-state rival Michigan in a match-up of previously unbeaten teams. With the win, Michigan State improved to 8-0 on the season and beat the Wolverines for the 10th time in the past 14 seasons. Running back Kenneth Walker III fueled Michigan State's win with 197 yards rushing and five rushing touchdowns.
SpartanMag.com publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk check in from Spartan Stadium on Monday after Mel Tucker's weekly press conference. The Spartans, who are 7-0 overall coming off the bye week, are gearing up for a rivalry showdown with also unbeaten Michigan.
Michigan State is a 6-0 with a chance to go into the bye week undefeated with a win at Indiana this weekend. Indiana, which has a bye this week, has had a rough start to the 2021 season, but remains a dangerous opponent. SpartanMag.com publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk discuss the biggest storylines leading up to Saturday's game following interviews on Tuesday.
Michigan State became the fifth school in FBS history to have a 300-yard passer, a 200-yard rusher, and a 200-yard receiver in a 31-13 win at Rutgers. SpartanMag.com staffers Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk weigh in on the road victory that propelled MSU to 6-0 midway through the 2021 season.
Michigan State used a big first half to pass a tricky Homecoming test against high-powered Western Kentucky. Afterward SpartanMag publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk sort through what went Michigan State did well and what needed to be better in the 48-31 victory.
SpartanMag.com publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk check in after practice and interviews on Wednesday with the latest on Michigan State's preparation for Western Kentucky. Topics discussed include Michigan State's struggles on offense Nebraska, the tricky match-up with high-powered Western Kentucky, the unexpected transfer of Chase Kline and Kalon Gervin as well as the remarkable story of punter Bryce Barringer.
Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk react to Michigan State's unlikely come-from-behind win over Nebraska with a late punt return touchdown and overtime pick to set up Matt Coghlin's 21-yard game winning field goal.
Ranked in the Top 25 for the first time this season, Michigan State is 3-0 ahead of a tricky Big Ten night game with Nebraska. Although the Cornhuskers have two losses on the season, they have been impressive in flashes. SpartanMag.com publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk check with their thoughts on the match-up after practice on Wednesday.
Michigan State is 2-0 and playing with momentum ahead of a big non-conference match-up at Miami. SpartanMag publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk share their thoughts on the match-up after player and assistant coach interviews on Wednesday.
Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk check in following Michigan State's 42-14 win over Youngstown State in the 2021 home opener on September 11.
Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk share their thoughts on Michigan State's preparation for Youngstown State coming off an impressive win over Northwestern in the 2021 season opener.
Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk check in from Ryan Field after Kenneth Walker's 264-yard, four-touchdown performance in Michigan State's 38-21 win over Northwestern in the 2021 opener.
SpartanMag.com publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk weigh in on progress that was made between last year and this and whether it will show on the field in the season opener against Northwestern.
Comparoni and Konyndyk check in from Spartan Stadium after Michigan State football's public Meet the Spartans practice on Monday night.
Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk check in from training camp following Thursday interviews with defensive coordinator Scottie Hazelton, Ronald Williams Jr., Dashaun Mallory, Jayden Reed and more
Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk check in from training camp after Tuesday interviews with insight on Michigan State's first camp scrimmage.
SpartanMag publisher Jim Comparoni and associate editor Paul Konyndyk check in with the latest from Michigan State's training camp after the first day of practice in pads on Wednesday.
Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk check in from Perles Plaza at Michigan State following the first day football practice for the 2021 season.
Comparoni and Konyndyk weigh in on all the developments around Michigan State football at Big Ten Media Days 2021 from Indianapolis.
Mel Tucker reflects on the state of his team entering training camp at the Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis.
Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker's opening statement and Q&A at 2021 Big Ten Media Days.
Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk check in with the latest football recruiting news and notes from Michigan State's one-day football camp on Sunday, including news on Dillon Tatum and Miles McVay.
Jim Comparoni, Paul Konyndyk, and Jason Killop check in from the Ferris State Showcase with the latest Michigan State football recruiting news.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk break down what they saw at Michigan State's spring scrimmage.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk break down the latest news and notes from Michigan State spring football practice.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk break it down and talk MSU's NCAA Tournament chances.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk break it down, following Michigan State's 60-58 victory over Penn State on Feb. 9.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk break down MSU's victory over Nebraska and what's next.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni and Corey Robinson talk Michigan State football recruiting heading into Wednesday's outset of the early signing period.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk break down Michigan State's 79-61 victory over Western Michigan.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni sort through the wreckage of MSU's 52-12 loss to No. 4 Ohio State.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni go in-depth on Michigan State football ahead of Saturday's game against No. 4 Ohio State, and analyze Michigan State basketball following the Spartans' victory over No. 6 Ohio State.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk discuss their first impressions of the 2020-21 team following Michigan State's 83-67 victory over Eastern Michigan.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk discuss Michigan State basketball in advance of the season opening week against Eastern Michigan and Notre Dame, and also look ahead to Michigan State vs Northwestern football and what it might hold for QB Payton Thorne.
SpartanMag's Jim Comparoni & Paul Konyndyk discuss the latest from MSU's preseason BASKETBALL practice, and also talk Michigan State football ahead of Saturday's game at Indiana.
SpartanMag.com publisher Jim Comparoni and SpartanMag contributor Ron Armstrong discuss the latest in Michigan State football, following MSU's 49-7 loss to Iowa while looking ahead to this weekend's game against Indiana.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni & Corey Robinson discuss the latest in Michigan State football recruiting. Is Michigan State closing in on Top 100 defensive lineman Rayshaun Benny out of Oak Park? Is Michigan State in position to flip East Lansing WR Andrel Anthony from his commitment to Michigan. Those topics are discussed, plus the latest on other recruits.
Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk break down Michigan State's 27-24 victory at Michigan on Saturday.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni & Ron "Big Moobie" Armstrong break down the problems (and bright spots) from last week's loss and look ahead to the challenging matchups presented by Michigan this weekend.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni & Paul Konyndyk break down MSU's expected depth chart ahead of Saturday's season opener against Rutgers.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni & Paul Konyndyk discuss the latest in Michigan State football as the Spartans prepare for the season opener on Oct. 24 against Rutgers.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni is joined by Ron Armstrong to talk preseason Michigan State football.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk discuss the top issues and topics surrounding Michigan State preseason football practice.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk discuss the latest in Michigan State football. In this edition, they talk about MSU's QB situation, MSU's new schedule and more.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk discuss the latest in Michigan State football.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk discuss the latest in Michigan State football.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk discuss this week's interview opportunities and the rumors of January (or November) Big Ten football.
SpartanMag.com publisher Jim Comparoni and recruiting anchor Corey Robinson discuss New Jersey four-star recruits Geno VanDerMark (offensive lineman) and Audric Estime (running back), plus New Jersey linebacker Mikai Gbayor, and more.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk talk Michigan State basketball and football.
Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk discuss the impact of the Big Ten cancellation on Michigan State, and what's next.
SpartanMag's Jim Comparoni & Paul Konyndyk discuss the latest on Michigan State sports, including football roster and depth chart topics, football recruiting, basketball recruiting and the obstacles presented by COVID-19.
SpartanMag.com's Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk discuss Emoni Bates' commitment to Michigan State and what it means to Spartan basketball for the short term and long term.
SpartanMag publisher Jim Comparoni and SpartanMag associate editor Paul Konyndyk discuss the latest in Michigan State football and basketball, plus recruiting.
SpartanMag.com publisher Jim Comparoni and SpartanMag recruiting reporter Corey Robinson discuss the latest in Michigan State football recruiting.