Chris Solari

Five Free Press sports writers have some thoughts on Michigan State football's road game against Illinois on Saturday afternoon.

Free Press sports writer Chris Solari breaks down and picks Michigan State's final Big Ten road game Saturday at Illinois (2:30 p.m., FS1).

The task for Michigan State football and coach Jonathan Smith: Forget the Michigan loss and focus on the Spartans' critical final four games.

Things got a little tight for the Spartans in the second half, but a small-ball lineup helped them pull away and win their final exhibition, 85-67.

Michigan State basketball closes its two-game exhibition portion of the schedule at 7 p.m. Tuesday in East Lansing against Division II Ferris State.

Michigan State had some chances, but the Wolverines played a much cleaner game with no penalties and no turnovers as MSU lost, 24-17.

Redshirt sophomore WR Antonio Gates Jr.’s info was removed from the Michigan State football website prior to Saturday’s 7:30 p.m. kickoff at Michigan.

Free Press sports writer Chris Solari on what Michigan State football learned in a 24-17 loss at Michigan and ahead to the Spartans next foe, Indiana.

With Michigan State football's offseason changes along with portal movement in recent years, the Spartans' roster is thin on experience vs. Michigan.

The team with the most rushing yards usually wins between Michigan State and Michigan. The Spartans found a ground game in Saturday's win over Iowa.