Matt Wenzel

The Spartans have lost five in a row and play at Minnesota on Saturday.

The Spartans have lost three straight under second-year coach Jonathan Smith.

The Spartans lost 38-13 against UCLA on Saturday for their third straight defeat.

The Spartans had five sacks in a loss at Nebraska to nearly double the season total.

The Spartans' 2025-26 schedule now has tipoff times and broadcast information.

The Spartans will continue their run of afternoon starts.

Julius Avent picked the Spartans over the other schools in his top five.

The Spartans are 3-1 while on their first bye week of the season.

The Spartans won the Big Ten last season before reaching the Elite Eight.

The defending conference champion Spartans will be tested at the finish.