Greg Liodice

Joined: May 28, 2025

Greg Liodice is a proud Hofstra University alumnus who brings a wealth of experience to On SI. As a respected sportswriter, Liodice has covered the NHL, college football, and MLB. He currently serves as a college and professional sports writer for SI. Liodice supports an eclectic group of teams: the New York Islanders, New York Mets, Seattle Seahawks, and New Orleans Pelicans.

Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith talks the media on the first national signing day for college football recruits Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

MSU Recruiting

Michigan State's Jonathan Smith Has Unmatched Eye for Talent

MSU's Shane Vansaghi moves the puck against Wisconsin, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2024, at Munn Ice Arena. MSU won 4-3.

Hockey

MSU Forward Ranked as a Steal in NHL Draft

Sep 7, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; A detailed view of Michigan State Spartans helmet on the field before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Football

Michigan State Lands In-State Transfer

Middle Tennessee wide receiver Omari Kelly (1) dances on the field after the blue team beat the white time during the MTSU Blue and White Spring game on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

Football

Incoming Transfer Receiver to Make Aidan Chiles' Life Easier

Michigan State's Aidan Chiles prepares to snap the ball against Rutgers during the second quarter on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Football

MSU's Chiles Enters Most Pivotal Season of Career

In Jonathan Smith's second season as the head coach of the Michigan State Spartans, his quarterback must have an impressive season to help the Spartans, but also help his draft stock.

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo walks to the court before the game against Minnesota on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

MSU Recruiting

REPORT: MSU Has Reached Out to European Forward

With the injury to Kaleb Glenn, the Michigan State Spartans are forced to get creative and look elsewhere for help.

Mar 23, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) celebrates after the game against the New Mexico Lobos during the NCAA Tournament Second Round at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Measure of Greatness: Junior Forward Faces Major Expectations

With graduations, transfers, and injuries, there have been a few constants in East Lansing, and this junior forward is expected to take a major leap.

Gold team forward Ryker Lee (73) shoots during the Future Stars Game at the Ford Ice Center Bellevue in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Hockey

Two Spartans Invited to Team USA Showcase

Even after a rough two days in Spartan Nation, there was a silver lining. The two most recent MSU NHL Draftees were invited to the Team USA World Junior Summer Showcase in Minneapolis on July 25.

Michigan State's Isaac Howard moves the puck against Minnesota during the first period on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.

Hockey

What the Howard Trade Means for the Spartans Moving Forward

After missing out on college hockey's most sought-after recruit, the Michigan State Spartans have now lost the reigning Hobey Baker Award winner.

Michigan State's head coach Adam Nightingale looks on against Minnesota during the second period on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.

Hockey

REPORT: Michigan State Misses Out on Elite Prospect McKenna

After a month-long attempt to bring in the consensus top prospect in the 2026 NHL Draft, Michigan State missed out on Gavin McKenna, who will reportedly commit to Penn State.

Mar 28, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) dunks against Mississippi Rebels forward Malik Dia (0) in the second half of a South Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Basketball

Analyst Predicts Big Season for Spartans

After losing multiple main scorers, the Michigan State Spartans are facing significant roster turnover, with several veterans and up-and-comers ready to take the next step.

Michigan State's head coach Adam Nightingale, center, looks on during the third period in the game against Michigan on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.

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Hockey

The Gavin McKenna Sweepstakes: Cases for MSU and PSU

Both Michigan State and Penn State are grinding away to win Gavin McKenna's services for the 2025-26 season. But what benefits do both schools provide for the young sensation?

Michigan State's wide receivers coach Courtney Hawkins looks on during the spring game on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

MSU Recruiting

The 3 Most Impactful 2026 Recruits for Michigan State

Skyrocketing through the recruiting rankings, the Michigan State Spartans are setting themselves up for 2026 and beyond.

MSU Recruiting

MSU Commit Coffman Ranked Highly Among '26 QBs

The Michigan State Spartans are in a solid position after having one of their top recruits ranked highly out of all quarterbacks in the 2026 class.

Michigan State's head coach Jonathan Smith looks on from the sideline during the third quarter in the game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

MSU Recruiting

Is Michigan State Becoming a Football Destination?

Forever dubbed a school dominated by basketball and hockey programs, it's starting to look like the football program is building something special.

Michigan State's Trey Augustine is introduced before the game against Minnesota on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Munn Arena in East Lansing.

Hockey

MSU Well Represented at NHL Developmental Camps

After the 2025 NHL Draft, all the NHL's brightest and most skilled young stars scattered across the map to participate in Developmental Camp. Michigan State had over 10 participants.