Cornerback Charles Brantley, who spent four years at Michigan State before transferring to Miami, is returning to join the Spartans. He entered the portal on Wednesday and announced his commitment to return to East Lansing in the evening.

A look at MSU's men's basketball game Thursday against Northwestern — including matchup analysis, how to watch, the betting line, and a prediction.

Northwestern visits the No. 12 Michigan State Spartans after Nick Martinelli scored 26 points in the Wildcats' 84-78 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Ferris State redshirt junior H-back Carson Gulker, who does a little bit of everything, is transferring to join the Spartans, according to multiple reports on Wednesday night. He played a variety of offensive positions for the Bulldogs, who have won back-to-back Division II national titles and four of the last five.

No. 12 Michigan State used its stingy defense to cruise to a blowout win over USC on Monday night, 80-51. The Trojans were held to only 17 first-half points, allowing MSU to open up a large lead that it never looked back from.

Michigan State football picked up a familiar face in the transfer portal on Wednesday, landing a commitment from former CB Charles Brantley.

Oakland Golden Grizzlies (6-6, 2-0 Horizon League) vs. Michigan State Spartans (10-1, 2-0 Big Ten) Detroit; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -20.5; over/under is 155.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 9 Michigan State takes on Oakland in Detroit ...

After winning the tournament in 2024, Michigan State is looking to go back-to-back and earn their 14th GLI championship in school history. Meanwhile, Michigan Tech last won the invitational in 2023, and are looking for their 13th invitational championship in school history.