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 athletic director Alan Haller watches senior celebration after 79-62 win over Michigan at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Alan Haller releases emotional statement regarding Michigan State departure

Nov 14, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Tre Holloman (5) defends Duke Blue Devils forward Mark Mitchell (25) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Duke, Michigan State basketball will meet in East Lansing this December

3 ideal requirements for Michigan State's new athletic director

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 CB Lejond Cavazos invited to Buccaneers minicamp

Washington's Steven Reynolds III calls out to his teammates during an IHSAA 3A Sectional boys basketball game between Saint Joseph and Washington at Plymouth High School on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Plymouth.

Tom Izzo, Michigan State basketball reportedly checking in on top-75 junior SG

Michigan State guard Jase Richardson drives to the basket against Auburn guard Tahaad Pettiford during the first half of the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Where is Jase Richardson projected in late-April NBA mock drafts?

Michigan State's Jack Velling, right, runs after a catch as Iowa's Nick Jackson closes in during the third quarter on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

5 Michigan State football players who could be selected in 2026 NFL Draft

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

No, the sky isn't falling for Michigan State basketball after missing on Darius Adams

Michigan State's Isaac Howard celebrates his goal against Notre Dame during the third period in the Big Ten tournament on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Muni Arena in East Lansing.

Michigan State hockey star Isaac Howard is joining Adam Nightingale on Team USA

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo watches a play against Auburn during the first half of the Elite Eight round of NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

What should Tom Izzo do with final roster spot after missing on Darius Adams?

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - South Regional - Atlanta - Practice Day

Priority 5-star CG Darius Adams chooses to play for Buzz Williams over Tom Izzo

Nov 24, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Sparty the Michigan State Spartans mascot runs out of the tunnel before the game against Penn State at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

Michigan State football lands more defensive line help in the transfer portal

Michigan State running back Nate Carter (5) runs against Michigan defensive back Makari Paige (7) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.

Complete list of Michigan State football players who signed as UDFAs, got minicamp invites

Michigan State defensive lineman D'Quan Douse (94) celebrates a tackle against Michigan during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.

Michigan State DL D'Quan Douse invited to San Francisco 49ers minicamp

Michigan State's Tanner Miller prepares to snap the ball in the game against Florida Atlantic during the fourth quarter on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Michigan State OL Tanner Miller secures NFL minicamp invite with Las Vegas Raiders

Mar 23, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo celebrates after the game against the New Mexico Lobos during the NCAA Tournament Second Round at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Tennessee may have improved Michigan State basketball's chances to land Darius Adams