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.

Michigan State quarterback Alessio Milivojevic looks to throw during football practice on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in East Lansing.

Michigan State football coaches "fired up" about backup QB Alessio Milivojevic

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo talks to guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) after a play against Auburn during the second half of the Elite Eight round of NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Michigan State basketball dips slightly in Joe Lunardi's latest bracketology projection

East Lansing's Jace Clarizio runs for a touchdown against Grand Ledge during the fourth quarter on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at East Lansing High School.

Michigan State OC Brian Lindgren already praising freshman RB Jace Clarizio

Oct 5, 2024; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers offensive lineman Luka Vincic (63) and long snapper Jackson Robertson (40) watch a game tying field goal that forced overtime during the fourth quarter against the Colorado State Rams at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Luka Vincic says he transferred from Oregon State to MSU to "be pushed more"

Mar 28, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo in the first half of a South Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament against the Mississippi Rebels at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Michigan State basketball offers No. 1 center in 2026 class

Michigan State v Michigan

Athlon Sports ranks Michigan State football's WR corps in the top 25 nationally

Michigan State receiver Chrishon McCray catches a pass during football practice on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in East Lansing.

The 2025 Michigan State football WR corps has a chance to be special

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, left, and Northern Illinois coach Mark Montgomery, a former Izzo assistant shake hands following their game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich.

Msu Vs Northern Illinois Basketball

Michigan State basketball adds familiar face to 2025-26 non-conference schedule

MSU QB Aidan Chiles seen Tuesday, July 29, 2025, during the first day of football practice at the Skandalaris Football Center.

Aidan Chiles is excited about all the new weapons he gets to utilize in 2025

Michigan State University football coach Jonathon Smith seen Tuesday, July 29, 2025, during the first day of football practice at the Skandalaris Football Center.

I'm buying all the stock in Michigan State freshman DL Derrick Simmons

Team Faygo and Michigan State's Divine Ugochukwu moves the ball against Team Motorcars during the Moneyball Pro-Am on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Holt High School.

Divine Ugochukwu shows that he may just have a clutch gene

2025 Big Ten Football Media Days

Jonathan Smith gives positive injury update for Michigan State football

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.

Michigan State basketball offers under-the-radar 4-star SF from Washington, D.C.

Michigan State's Malik Spencer communicates with teammates during camp on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at the indoor practice facility in East Lansing.

Despite modest expectations, Malik Spencer says a national title is the goal

Jul 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Jonathan Smith already raving about freshman DL Derrick Simmons

MSU QB Aidan Chiles seen Tuesday, July 29, 2025, during the first day of football practice at the Skandalaris Football Center.

Aidan Chiles raves about team chemistry: "This is the closest team I've ever been on"