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Graham Couch of LSJ analyzes Jaden Akins’ recent offensive rise, what it means for MSU

Jaden Akins is quickly becoming one of the Spartans’ most potent offensive threats

Jaden Akins is quickly becoming one of the Spartans’ most potent offensive threats.

Akins has averaged nearly 10 points per game this year for the Spartans, but has really taken his play to the next level in the last two games. Akins had 21 points in a narrow defeat at Iowa on Saturday and 17 points at Nebraska in a much-needed win on Tuesday night.

Akins combined with Tyson Walker and A.J. Hoggard makes a dangerous back court for the Spartans.

Click on the tweet below to see Graham Couch’s analysis on Akins’ recent strong play on the offensive end of the floor and what it means going forward for Michigan State:

Column on Jaden Akins, the scorer he's becoming – the scorer Michigan State's coaches envisioned last summer – and how that changes Michigan State's offense and its punch.

"I feel like we could be dynamic when I'm going like that." https://t.co/jZHkg24Vmo

— Graham Couch (@Graham_Couch) March 1, 2023

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Inside MSU’s historic collapse at Iowa from LSJ’s Graham Couch

Michigan State lost in horrific fashion on Saturday afternoon. It was the perfect recipe for absolute disaster, and the Spartans were on the receiving end.

Graham Couch of Lansing State Journal dove into what happened, and why it happened, for the Spartans to drop a brutal game in Iowa City.

You can check out the article below via Twitter:

Inside MSU's historic last-minute collapse at Iowa – how and why it happened and what it means for the Spartans.

Column. https://t.co/4uRDZdbV7G

— Graham Couch (@Graham_Couch) February 26, 2023

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Matchup analysis, game prediction for MSU-Indiana from LSJ’s Graham Couch

See how LSJ’s Graham Couch envisions Michigan State’s game against Indiana playing out on Tuesday

Michigan State basketball returns to its home floor on Tuesday night in what will be a highly emotional evening at the Breslin Center.

The Spartans are scheduled to host Indiana at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday in their first home game since last week’s tragic on-campus shooting. Michigan State looks to bounce back from a loss at Michigan over the weekend.

Indiana comes in looking to extend a strong stretch. The Hoosiers have won nine of their last 11 games, including a double-digit victory over the Spartans in late January.

How does Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch see this game playing out? Click on the tweet below to read the game preview from Couch, including his matchup analysis and final score prediction.

Here's a look at Michigan State's home basketball game Tuesday night against Indiana – the scene, what's at stake, the matchup, how to watch and listen, the betting line and my prediction. https://t.co/NNlBPS9Om0

— Graham Couch (@Graham_Couch) February 20, 2023

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Matchup analysis, game prediction for MSU-Michigan from LSJ’s Graham Couch

See how LSJ’s Graham Couch envisions Michigan State’s game against Michigan playing out on Saturday

Michigan State basketball will return to the floor on Saturday night in what should be a very interesting and odd game.

The Spartans have been off all week after their game originally scheduled for Wednesday against Minnesota was postponed due to an on-campus shooting that left three students dead. Michigan State last played on Sunday — which was a victory over Ohio State.

Michigan enters this game looking to bounce back from a pair of narrow defeats that have left the Wolverines firmly on the wrong side of the NCAA Tournament bubble. However, in this rivalry series, Michigan has won four of the five previous meetings with the Spartans in Ann Arbor.

How does Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch see this game playing out? Click on the tweet below to read the complete game preview from Couch, including his matchup analysis and final score prediction.

If you're beginning to think about Michigan State hoops again, here's a look at MSU's game Saturday night at Michigan – including matchup analysis, how to watch and listen, the projected betting line and my prediction. https://t.co/cNpge3Gy7m

— Graham Couch (@Graham_Couch) February 17, 2023

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Matchup analysis, game prediction for MSU-Ohio State from LSJ’s Graham Couch

See how LSJ’s Graham Couch envisions Michigan State’s game against Ohio State playing out on Sunday

Michigan State will have another opportunity on Sunday to help bolster their NCAA Tournament resume in a road test at Ohio State.

The Spartans picked up a much-needed victory on Tuesday against Maryland to snap a two-game losing streak. That victory improved Michigan State to 15-9 overall and 7-6 in conference play, and more importantly was a tournament boosting win.

Ohio State has been in a downward spiral over the past month and winning in Columbus won’t be as notable as before, but this is certainly another great opportunity for Michigan State.

Here's my matchup analysis and prediction for Michigan State's basketball game Sunday at Ohio State. The Buckeyes are single-handedly trying to kill the credibility of Kenpom and the NET rankings with one sinking season. https://t.co/v48lfkSgaS

— Graham Couch (@Graham_Couch) February 11, 2023

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Matchup analysis, game prediction for MSU-Maryland from LSJ’s Graham Couch

See how LSJ’s Graham Couch envisions Michigan State’s game against Maryland plays out on Tuesday night

Tuesday night’s matchup against Maryland is a big one for the Spartans.

Michigan State enters this home tilt in need of a NCAA Tournament resume boosting victory, and beating the Terps would certainly be that. The Spartans have dropped five of their last seven games, which includes a two-game losing streak at the moment.

Michigan State is still safely in the NCAA Tournament at the moment but a win over Maryland would definitely help lock down a tournament bid.

How does Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch see this game playing out? Click here or on the tweet below to read the complete game preview from Couch, including his matchup analysis and final score prediction.

Here's a look at Michigan State's home basketball game Tuesday night against Maryland – including matchup analysis, how to watch and listen, the betting line and my prediction. https://t.co/o5DXkcDsBU

— Graham Couch (@Graham_Couch) February 7, 2023

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WATCH: MSU beat reporter, columnist breakdown Spartans’ loss at Illinois on Friday

Hear what Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press and Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal had to say about MSU’s loss at Illinois on Friday

Michigan State’s lengthy winning streak has been snapped.

The Spartans were unable to hold onto a nine-point second half lead against Illinois on Friday night, falling to the Fighting Illini, 75-66. The loss snaps a seven game winning streak for the Spartans and drops them to 12-5 overall and 4-2 in conference play this year.

Hear what Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press and Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal had to say about the Spartans’ loss to Illinois below:

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WATCH: MSU beat reporter, columnist breakdown Spartans’ thrilling victory over Wisconsin

Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal and Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press breakdown the Spartans’ big-time victory over Wisconsin on Saturday

Michigan State football snapped a four-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon, beating Wisconsin by the score of 34-28 in double overtime.

With the victory, Michigan State improves to 3-4 on the season and 1-3 in conference play. Even more important for the Spartans, the win gives Michigan State some momentum and confidence heading into the bye week before their rivalry matchup against Michigan on Oct. 29.

Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press and Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal were on hand for the Michigan State victory over Wisconsin, and broke down the game afterwards. Check out the video below:

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WATCH: MSU beat reporter, columnist break down MSU’s blowout loss vs. Ohio State

Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari break down the Spartans’ loss Saturday at Spartan Stadium

Michigan State suffered their fourth straight loss on Saturday, with Ohio State topping the Spartans, 49-20. The game was within one score halfway through the second quarter, but Ohio State reeled off 28 unanswered points to cruise past the Spartans.

With the loss, Michigan State is now 2-4 on the season and still winless in Big Ten play at 0-3.

Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari break down the yet another Spartans’ loss below:

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WATCH: MSU reporter Chris Solari, columnist Graham Couch analyze Spartans’ loss at Maryland

See what Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press and Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal had to say following Michigan State’s loss at Maryland

Michigan State continues to struggle and the Detroit Free Press’ Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal’s Graham Couch are here to analyze it.

Michigan State dropped their third straight game, this time at the hands of Maryland, 27-13. With the loss, Michigan State is now 2-3 on the season and 0-2 in Big Ten play.

Solari and Couch were on hand for the Spartans’ 27-13 loss at Maryland on Saturday afternoon, and provided their postgame thoughts in another episode of “Talkin’ Spartans.”

Check out what Solari and Couch had to say about the Michigan State loss below:

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