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

Pros and cons of Michigan State basketball targeting 5-star CG Darius Adams

Michigan State defensive lineman Jordon Bai Jobe runs a drill during the opening day of MSU's football fall camp on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in East Lansing.

Former Michigan State football DE and top Mel Tucker signee is transferring again

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo walks off the court after 71-63 win over New Mexico at the Second Round of NCAA tournament at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Michigan State basketball still has one glaring need to address on 2025-26 roster

Michigan State's Dillon Tatum runs a drill during the first day of football camp on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in East Lansing.

Michigan State football loses key defensive back to the transfer portal

La Lumiere junior Darius Adams looks to put up a shot around teammate Jonas Muya during an open practice Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at the La Porte Civic Auditorium.

Michigan State basketball could be back in the mix for a 5-star CG in the 2025 class

Dec 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Gehrig Normand (7) celebrates his three-point basket against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Michigan State basketball transfer Gehrig Normand has found a new home

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

Jonathan Smith says Michigan State football is "going to be better in a lot of areas"

Aug 30, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman David Stone (0) reacts during the second half against the Temple Owls at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Former No. 1 Michigan State football recruiting target back on the market

Mar 30, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo during the first half in the South Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament against the Auburn Tigers at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Projected Michigan State basketball starting 5 after Trey Fort transfer

Mar 20, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Trey Fort (11) during practices at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Social media reactions to Trey Fort committing to Michigan State basketball

Dec 18, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Samford Bulldogs guard Trey Fort (3) attempts to shoot a three pointer during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Tom Izzo bolsters Michigan State backcourt with addition of Samford's Trey Fort

Mar 28, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) reacts after a play 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

Jaden Akins stands out in first game at Portsmouth Invitational

Michigan State's Derrick Harmon celebrates after a tackle for a loss against Akron during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

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Former Michigan State football DL could be Detroit Lions' first-round pick

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo exits the court after 70-64 loss to Auburn at the Elite Eight round of NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

It's time to trust that Tom Izzo knows what he's doing in the transfer portal

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, right, talks with Tre Holloman during the first half against Oregon on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at the Breslin Center East Lansing.

Tom Izzo pleads with fans to stop bashing former Michigan State players who leave

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, left, slaps hands with Xavier Booker after some quality minutes against Penn State during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Tom Izzo says that he "failed" Xavier Booker and "couldn't get enough" out of him