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.

Jan 1, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; Michigan State Spartans coach Mark Dantonio poses after the 100th Rose Bowl against the Stanford Cardinal. Michigan State defeated Stanford 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Mark Dantonio ranked as one of college football's top 25 coaches since 2000

Mar 28, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) rebounds against Mississippi Rebels guard Matthew Murrell (11) in the second half of a South Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Coen Carr looks like he's already been working on his jumper (Video)

Jan 4, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Michigan State has 2 representatives on NBA All-Defensive Teams

Sep 28, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith watches from the sidelines during the fourth quarter as the Ohio State Buckeyes defeat his team at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Michigan State football makes cut for 3-star CB with commitment date set

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How does the new College Football Playoff format affect Michigan State football?

Michigan State's Kur Teng, right, passes the ball against Monmouth during the first half on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Which underclassmen could take a leap for Michigan State basketball in 2025-26?

Mar 28, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo in the second 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

New non-conference opponent officially scheduled for Michigan State basketball

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) dribbles against Ole Miss during the first half of the Sweet 16 round of NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. on Friday, March 28, 2025.

Jeremy Fears Jr. is getting his elite athleticism back (Video)

Detroit King running back Michael Dukes (2) runs against Cass Tech during the first half at Cass Tech High School in Detroit on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

Michigan State football already has backup plan for 4-star RB Kory Amachree

Michigan State's Thomas Kithier scores against Detroit Mercy during the second half on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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Former Spartan Thomas Kithier joins Dwayne Stephens' coaching staff at WMU

Haslett's Kory Amachree runs for a touchdown against DeWitt during the second quarter on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at Haslett High School.

Michigan State football on the verge of losing an in-state 4-star RB to Kansas

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

Top in-state OL target teases top 3 that includes Michigan State football

Haslett's Kory Amachree runs for a gain against DeWitt during the second quarter on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, at DeWitt High School.

4-star Michigan State football RB target set to commit this week

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo watches a play against Ole Miss during the second half of the Sweet 16 round of NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. on Friday, March 28, 2025.

Michigan State basketball checking in on nation's No. 2 PG in 2026 class

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) aims before attempts a free throw 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.

Jeremy Fears Jr. calls new Michigan State transfer Divine Ugochukwu a "steal"

Nov 24, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans fans supporting their team during the second game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

3 coaches who Michigan State football fans love to hate