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's Martin Connington kicks a 50-yard field goal against Boston College during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Dec 10, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears head coach Scott Drew reacts on the sideline during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr drives to the hoop during a game against the Cornell Big Red at the Breslin Center on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025.

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.

Apr 11, 2023; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin running backs coach Devon Spalding talks with running back Chez Mellusi (1) during practice Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-Imagn Images

Football

The Spartans got their running backs coach from within the conference.

Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo answers a question at his press conference following a game against Cornell. MSU won, 114-97.

Izzo sees his team making progress, despite allowing a season-high 97 points to Cornell.

Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper yells after a slam dunk against the Cornell Big Red at the Breslin Center on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025.

Basketball

Michigan State got a win to finish off its non-conference schedule and the 2025 calendar year.

July 30, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Quarterback Keelon Russell drops back under the watch of offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb during the first practice session of the preseason for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

The current play caller for the Crimson Tide had plenty of nice things to say about the Spartans' hiring of Nick Sheridan.

Michigan State guard Divine Ugochukwu (99) dribbles against Oakland during the second half at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.

Here are three things we predict to happen during the Spartans' game against Cornell.

Michigan State tight end Michael Masunas (81) makes a catch for a first down against Michigan State during the second half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Friday, August 29, 2025.

Losing Masunas to the portal definitely stings for Michigan State.

Michigan State Spartans forward Jesse McCulloch attempts a free throw against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.

Basketball

Here are all the details Spartan fans need to view Monday's game against the Big Red.

Michigan State's Anthony Romani moves the puck against New Hampshire during the second period on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing.

Hockey

The Spartans breezed past the Bulldogs at the GLI on Sunday night.

Michigan State Spartans offensive lineman Cooper Terpstra emerges from the tunnel before a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Spartan Stadium on Nov. 15, 2025.

Another Michigan State lineman is entering the portal, making it 20 Spartans who plan to leave the team.

Michigan State edge Anelu Lafaele (11) celebrates a tackles against Western Michigan during the first half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Friday, August 29, 2025.

One player who showed some promise this past fall has announced that he will remain a Spartan.

Iowa State's cornerback coach Hank Poteat talks to media at the school football facility on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Ames, Iowa.

The Spartans' coaching staff is nearly full after they hired Hank Poteat and Mike Bajakian on Saturday.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo talks to guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) from the bench during the second half against Oakland at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.

The Big Red are one of the best three-point shooting teams in the country.