About Michigan State University
Michigan State University, founded in 1855 in East Lansing, is one of the largest public research universities in the United States. With over 50,000 students, MSU is known for its education, business, and engineering programs, and pioneered the land-grant university concept. Spartan athletics compete in the Big Ten Conference with tremendous success in basketball and football. Spartan Stadium provides an electric atmosphere for MSU football, while the Breslin Center has hosted multiple Final Four teams. The basketball program won national championships in 1979 and 2000 under coaches Jud Heathcote and Tom Izzo.
Varsity Sports
22 varsity programs competing at the highest level
Significant Milestones
1926
- Bear Down Tradition Born John 'Button' Salmon's final words 'Bear Down' became Arizona's enduring rally cry.
1988
- Final Four Lute Olson led Arizona to its first Final Four appearance in men's basketball.
1997
- National Championship Arizona defeated three #1 seeds to win the NCAA Basketball Championship.
2011
- Elite Eight Run Derrick Williams led Arizona back to the Elite Eight.
4 Final Fours
Arizona basketball has reached four Final Fours under legendary coach Lute Olson.
Spartans Fan Zone
🦬Mascot
Sparty
Type: Spartan
Official Colors
Green
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White
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School Info
Fight Song
MSU Fight Song
On the banks of the Red Cedar, There's a school that's known to all.
Traditions
- •Spartan Walk
- •Sparty statue
- •Green and White game
Venues
Football Stadium
Spartan Stadium
Basketball Arena
Breslin Center
Spartans Athletes Who Recover Right
Hear from Michigan State University athletes about their recovery journey
Magic Johnson
Basketball • 1977-79
NBA Hall of FamerDraymond Green
Basketball • 2008-12
Four-time NBA championKirk Cousins
Football • 2008-11
Four-time Pro Bowl quarterbackBubba Smith
Football • 1963-66
#1 overall NFL draft pickMateen Cleaves
Basketball • 1996-00
Led MSU to 2000 national championship