As Congress nears sending the U.S. into a government shutdown, Michigan faces its own. Partisan politics in Michigan's split Legislature has resulted in a monthslong legislative stalemate.

The Bruins need a replacement for DeShaun Foster and will undoubtedly generate pay raises for coaches linked to the vacancy.

Getting three wins against the Big Ten will be challenging, but some projectors think MSU can do it, and they have some different opponents lined up for Michigan State in different locations. Below are some projections from ESPN and CBS,

Smith said offensive guard Luka Vincic and kick returner Alante Brown are both out “long term,” and in the case of Vincic more than likely the rest of the season. Star wide receiver Nick Marsh and starting running back Makhi Frazier will return at some point this season.

EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan State football improved to 3-0 with a 41-24 victory over Youngstown State on Saturday afternoon. Youngstown State made a field goal first to take a 3-0 lead, but MSU answered right back with Rodney Bullard Jr. rushing for his first career touchdown to give Michigan State a 7-3 lead.

Michigan’s high school boys soccer season is off and running, with the state’s top teams securing dominance in each division. That means it’s time for the latest Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association state rankings –– Week 4s rankings were dropped on Sunday.

Still, being able to find a way to get wins and ultimately go 3-0 during non-conference play is still a positive sign for Michigan State. The team should absolutely not care what WMU and Boston College do for the rest of the season; all the focus should be on the future.

House Bill 4938, called the "Anticorruption of Public Morals Act," would prohibit the distribution of "real, animated, digitally generated, written, or auditory" depictions of sexual acts. The bill outlines the types of acts covered, including intercourse and masturbation.