Connor Muldowney

Connor Muldowney

Joined: Mar 24, 2015

Connor is the expert of Rubbing The Rock and Spartan Avenue and has been covering college football and basketball at FanSided for over 10 years. He worked previously for the Detroit News and Bleacher Report. Connor graduated from Michigan State with a degree in journalism and has stopped his dad from leaving way too many sporting events early to “beat traffic”. If he’s not watching sports, you can find him hanging out with his dog, Izzy, and trying to find the scariest horror movie out there.

Wisconsin v Michigan State

Tom Izzo reveals which heartbreaking loss still sticks with him

Michigan Panthers v Arlington Renegades

Kenny Willekes released by Pittsburgh Steelers days after getting signed

Michigan State v Michigan

BTN host hints that Michigan State football's RB battle is down to 2 guys

Michigan State football head coach Jonathan Smith looks on during practice on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in East Lansing.

Jonathan Smith continues to heap praise on improved offensive line

Michigan State's Rodney Bullard Jr. (3) is blocked at a practice with pads at the Michigan State practice field Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025.

It's sounding likely that Rodney Bullard Jr. will be Michigan State football's WR3

MSU hockey coach Adam Nightingale coaches his Spartans against Notre Dame, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Munn Ice Arena. MSU won 4-3 to sweep the series.

Michigan State hockey releases its official 2025-26 Big Ten schedule

Michigan State's head coach Jonathan Smith, left, talks with Justin Bell during football practice on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in East Lansing.

Jonathan Smith says depth is Michigan State football's biggest improvement this year

Michigan State Men's Head Basketball Coach Tom Izzo speaks to the crowd before the start of the Izzo Legacy 5K run Sunday, April 27, 2025.

Tom Izzo believes this new transfer rule would help eliminate "dirtbag" tampering

Nov 2, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans tight end Jack Velling (12) evades Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Jamier Johnson (9) during the third quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Jack Velling looking healthy at practice after dealing with injury issues

Michigan State's Braylon Collier runs with the ball during football practice on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in East Lansing.

BTN host says Michigan State football is "clearly better" after watching practice

Michigan State's Rodney Bullard Jr. runs with the ball during football practice on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in East Lansing.

Michigan State football will reportedly get visit from coveted in-state WR

Mar 27, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo addresses the media in a press conference during NCAA Tournament South Regional Practice at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Tom Izzo admits 2024-25 team wasn't one of his "top 20 most talented" teams

Michigan State's Kur Teng celebrates after a 3-pointer against Niagara during the second half on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Kur Teng gets shoutout from Tom Izzo, noting that he's "really improved"

Michigan State v Auburn

Tom Izzo reveals which players he believes will make the biggest jumps in 2025-26

Ole Miss v Michigan State

Tom Izzo says tampering "dirtbags" are ruining college basketball

Michigan State football head coach Jonathan Smith looks on during practice on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in East Lansing.

See where Michigan State football is slotted in ESPN's latest bowl projections