It's been nearly a quarter-century since Andre Rison's swagger and speed were bundled inside a No. 1 Michigan State football uniform. Rison is returning to campus as a student assistant coach while he finishes his degree, as reported Friday by MLive.com. "I promised my mother, father and grandparents that I would go back and finish my degree one day," said Rison, who's 30 credits short.... [Read More]

Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell could miss the rest of spring practice after suffering a sprained right knee during Saturday's scrimmage. Spartans coach Mark Dantonio said Maxwell sustained the injury falling backward while trying to avoid the rush. Maxwell, projected to be Michigan State's starter in the fall, hasn't been ruled out for the team's spring game on April 28. Freshman... [Read More]

The Big Ten has suspended Michigan State defensive end William Gholston for Saturday's game against Wisconsin (No. 6 BCS, No. 4 AP) for violating the league's "sportslike conduct agreement" in last week's win against Michigan. Gholston received the suspension for punching Michigan offensive lineman Taylor Lewan following the final play of the third quarter of the Spartans' 28-14 win.... [Read More]

Michigan State is conducting an internal review of a potential violation of sportsman-like conduct by defensive end William Gholston during Saturday's victory against Michigan. Gholston was flagged for two personal fouls against the Wolverines -- for punching Michigan offensive lineman Taylor Lewan and twisting the helmet of Wolverines quarterback Denard Robinson. The Spartans (No. 16 BCS, No. 15... [Read More]

Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi is leading the No. 17 Spartans after head coach Mark Dantonio traveled to Zanesville, Ohio, on Tuesday to be with his family as his father underwent a medical procedure. The school said in a brief statement that Narduzzi will run the team until Dantonio returns. Dantonio has a media availability scheduled for Thursday, but it's not clear when... [Read More]

Michigan State linebacker Lawrence Thomas is expected to miss at least a week with a bruised shoulder. Thomas, a freshman, was perhaps the most heralded member of coach Mark Dantonio's latest recruiting class. The Detroit's Renaissance High School product was a member of The Associated Press Top 100 at the beginning of last season. Michigan State needs to replace two standout... [Read More]