Jacob Cotsonika

Jacob Cotsonika

Joined: Aug 16, 2025

A 2025 graduate from Michigan State University, Cotsonika brings a wealth of experience covering the Spartans from Rivals and On3 to his role as Michigan State Spartans Beat Writer on SI. At Michigan State, he was also a member of the world-renowned Spartan marching band for two seasons.

Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith listens to a question being asked during a press conference on Nov. 10, 2025.

Michigan State's Trey Fort celebrates after making a 3-pointer against Arkansas during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State Spartans head coach Robyn Fralick calls out to her team Thursday, March 6, 2025, in a round two game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Michigan State Spartans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith watches a play against Michigan during the second half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Arkansas head coach John Calipari speaks to the press after his team lost a game to Michigan State on Nov. 8, 2025.

See what Calipari had to say about the Spartans following the 69-66 MSU win on Saturday.

Michigan State's Coen Carr speaks to the media following a win over Arkansas on Nov. 8, 2025.

See what Michigan State's athletic star had to say following the 69-66 win over the Razorbacks.

Michigan State's Cam Ward speaks to the media after a victory over Arkansas on Nov. 8, 2025.

The Spartans' freshman, who was critical in the team's victory over Arkansas, is happy because they won, not because of an individual performance.

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. celebrates after a play against Arkansas during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Check out this latest episode of the MSU Spartans Insider Podcast, right from the floor of the Breslin Center.

Michigan State's Cam Ward celebrates after an Arkansas foul during the second half on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Basketball

These are the three takeaways I have from the Spartans' thrilling win over the Razorbacks.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo speaks to the press after a 69-66 victory over Arkansas on Nov. 8, 2025.

See everything Izzo had to say during his postgame press conference following a thrilling victory over Arkansas.

Michigan State's Cam Ward, center, celebrates after a score against Arkansas during the first half on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Basketball

The Spartans got a big win on Saturday over a very talented Razorback team.

Michigan State's Charlie Stramel moves the puck against Notre Dame during the first period in the Big Ten tournament on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Muni Arena in East Lansing.

Hockey

Top-ranked MSU made a statement with its lopsided victory on Saturday evening.

Michigan State forward Tiernan Shoudy speaks to the media after scoring an overtime goal against Penn State on Nov. 7, 2025.

Shoudy was the hero of Friday night's game after scoring the overtime goal that defeated third-ranked Penn State.

Michigan State hockey head coach Adam Nightingale speaks after a 2-1 OT win over Penn State on Nov. 7, 2025.

Here's what Michigan State hockey's head coach had to say after the 2-1 OT victory on Friday.

Michigan State's Coen Carr dunks against Colgate during the second half on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Here are all the details on how to experience the Spartans' big game against the Razorbacks.

Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler, right, is fouled while making a basket against Colgate during the second half on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Here are my thoughts on how MSU's contest against the Razorbacks will go.