Good morning! Introducing — the official 2023-24 Michigan State men’s basketball roster!

What all are we serving up in today's Brew?

🏈 First road test
⚽️ Call it even
💚 And much, much more

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 First Road Test. Michigan State football held a 16-13 lead through three quarters under the lights at Iowa on Saturday, but ultimately fell to the Hawkeyes 26-16.

Michigan State out-gained Iowa by more than 120 yards, but turned the ball over four times.

📈 BOX SCORE: Michigan State Football vs. Iowa

🗒 POSTGAME NOTES: Michigan State Football vs. Iowa

🎥 HIGHLIGHT: Jonathan Kim sets a Kinnick Stadium record with his 58-yard FG

🎥 HIGHLIGHT: Cal Haladay scoop n’ score gives Michigan State the lead

🔼 Call It Even. No. 13 Michigan State men’s soccer battled No. 25 Penn State for 90 minutes on Sunday afternoon, with neither team finding the back of the net in a 0-0 draw.

The draw keeps the Spartans undefeated on the season at 5-0-4 and 1-0-2 in Big Ten play.

🔼 Heavyweight Battle. The fourth-ranked Penn State women’s soccer team proved too much on Sunday for Michigan State, winning 3-1.

The score doesn’t tell the whole story of the game — the Spartans dominated much of it, holding advantages in shots, shots on goal, and corner kicks.

Raegan Cox scored Michigan State’s goal, her second of the year.

🔼 Winner, Winner. Michigan State volleyball picked up a pair of wins over the weekend against Northwestern and Rutgers.

The Spartans were on the road at Northwestern on Friday, and won a five-set thriller. Taylah Holdem was once again outstanding for Michigan State, posting 25 kills and 14 digs.

It took four sets to take down Rutgers on Sunday night. Holdem and Aliyah Moore tied for the team lead with 14 kills apiece against the Scarlet Knights.

🔼 Cruise Control. Michigan State cross country kept the momentum rolling with another successful showing at the Joe Piane Invitational over the weekend.

The men’s team finished fifth behind four nationally-ranked teams on the five-mile course, and were led by Alex Penski.

The women placed second in the 5K open race behind just No. 4 Notre Dame. Taylor Visscher paced the Spartans.

🔼 Top-Ranked Tests. Michigan State field hockey had the test of all tests this weekend, taking on No. 3 Northwestern and No. 1 Iowa on the road.

The Spartans fell to Northwestern 6-0 on Friday, although the score was just 1-0 at the half. Cecily Charles was terrific in goal, recording a career-high 20 saves.

Iowa got the best of Michigan State on Sunday, winning 3-1. Ellie Rutherford scored the lone goal for the Spartans, which tied the game at 1-1 in the first quarter.

🤔 SPARTAN TRIVIA

In The End Zone. Michigan State linebacker Cal Haladay scored another defensive touchdown this past weekend against Iowa.

Where does he now rank in school history in defensive scores?

Think you got it? Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

💚 ONE BIG THING

🔼 Beauty In The Struggle. Michigan State quarterback Noah Kim’s high school coach once told him that facing adversity is part of life and that he shouldn’t shy away from it.

Kim has held onto that message, and it has shaped him as a man.

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📅 UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Monday 10/2

🎾 Men’s Tennis at ITA All-American Championships — Tulsa, Okla.

⛳️ Men’s Golf at Fighting Irish Classic — South Bend, Ind.

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Tied for first!

He now has three defensive touchdowns in his career!

💚 Have a great start to your week, everyone!