Chris Solari
@chrissolari.bsky.social
Michigan State football/men's basketball reporter for Detroit Free Press, Heisman/Naismith award voter. Work found at https://www.freep.com/staff/2648040001/chris-solari/
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. @chrissolari.bsky.social points to who’s to blame for officiating gaffes. That and 6 more minutes of unforgettable MSU football analysis.
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Talkin’ Spartans: Analyzing Michigan State football heading into the Penn State game
Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press MSU beat writer Chris Solari break down the state of the Spartans.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:37 PM
. @chrissolari.bsky.social points to who’s to blame for officiating gaffes. That and 6 more minutes of unforgettable MSU football analysis.
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Jonathan Smith: Michigan State football QB questions remain, Big Ten’s answers on penalties vs Minnesota and U-M frustrate www.freep.com/story/sports...
Jonathan Smith: Michigan State football QB questions remain, answers on penalties frustrate
As the Big Ten gave Jonathan Smith answers to two questionable penalty calls, Michigan State's football coach still has a QB question to answer.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Jonathan Smith: Michigan State football QB questions remain, Big Ten’s answers on penalties vs Minnesota and U-M frustrate www.freep.com/story/sports...
Smith says MSU hasn't had any players shut down their season with plans to enter the transfer portal.
November 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Smith says MSU hasn't had any players shut down their season with plans to enter the transfer portal.
Smith on Penn State: "There's no letdown on their side."
November 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Smith on Penn State: "There's no letdown on their side."
Smith on the Michigan offsides call, Big Ten told him they thought it could have been a different call. "They anticipated a guy being offsides and on tape probably wasn't." On Minnesota calls: "That call 50/50 could go either way." League didn't like the mechanics of how the call was reversed.
November 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Smith on the Michigan offsides call, Big Ten told him they thought it could have been a different call. "They anticipated a guy being offsides and on tape probably wasn't." On Minnesota calls: "That call 50/50 could go either way." League didn't like the mechanics of how the call was reversed.
Smith: "I want to see the continued competitive spirit they've had" over the final few games. "I'd love to be able for them to be able to celebrate at the end of a game."
November 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Smith: "I want to see the continued competitive spirit they've had" over the final few games. "I'd love to be able for them to be able to celebrate at the end of a game."
Smith says RB Jace Clarizio has had an injury situation all season and does not appear like he will play and take a redshirt this fall. Thinks WR Charles Taplin and WR/RB Bryson Williams could get more opportunities in the final games of the season.
November 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Smith says RB Jace Clarizio has had an injury situation all season and does not appear like he will play and take a redshirt this fall. Thinks WR Charles Taplin and WR/RB Bryson Williams could get more opportunities in the final games of the season.
Smith: QB situation between Alessio Milivojevic and Aidan Chiles will play out throughout the week of practie before the Penn State game. Feels there is a consideration to use both in certain packages but also wants to build rhythm. "It's all on the table right now."
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Smith: QB situation between Alessio Milivojevic and Aidan Chiles will play out throughout the week of practie before the Penn State game. Feels there is a consideration to use both in certain packages but also wants to build rhythm. "It's all on the table right now."
MSU football coach Jonathan Smith: RB Makhi Frazier, WR Chrishon McCray and DT Ru'Quan Buckley trending toward return for Saturday vs. Penn State.
November 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
MSU football coach Jonathan Smith: RB Makhi Frazier, WR Chrishon McCray and DT Ru'Quan Buckley trending toward return for Saturday vs. Penn State.
Michigan State stumbled into its best lineup vs Arkansas – and it's loaded with freshmen
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Michigan State stumbled into its best lineup vs Arkansas – and it's loaded with freshman
Maybe it was Tom Izzo's plan, maybe he stumbled into it. But big nights from Cam Ward and Jordan Scott lifted Michigan State basketball over Arkansas.
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November 9, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Michigan State stumbled into its best lineup vs Arkansas – and it's loaded with freshmen
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Here's 7 minutes of MSU basketball analysis after the Spartans' win over Arkansas. That's 7 minutes you'll never get back.
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Talkin’ Spartans: Analyzing Michigan State basketball’s 69-66 win over Arkansas
Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press MSU beat writer Chris Solari break down the Spartans’ win over Arkansas.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Here's 7 minutes of MSU basketball analysis after the Spartans' win over Arkansas. That's 7 minutes you'll never get back.
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Izzo: "In college basketball right now, I don't think winning is at the top of many people's lists. Tonight proved it's at the top of Michigan state's list. And they approached the game that way."
November 9, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Izzo: "In college basketball right now, I don't think winning is at the top of many people's lists. Tonight proved it's at the top of Michigan state's list. And they approached the game that way."
MSU coach Tom Izzo says his two freshmen Cam Ward and Jordan Scott were "really really good" and felt Coen Carr had his "best overall game since he's been here."
November 9, 2025 at 2:51 AM
MSU coach Tom Izzo says his two freshmen Cam Ward and Jordan Scott were "really really good" and felt Coen Carr had his "best overall game since he's been here."
Cam Ward powers No. 21 Michigan State basketball inside to win over No. 15 Arkansas www.freep.com/story/sports...
Cam Ward powers Michigan State basketball inside to win over No. 15 Arkansas
Michigan State basketball: Freshman Cam Ward dominated in the paint as the No. 21 Spartans took down No. 15 Arkansas on Saturday, Nov. 8.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Cam Ward powers No. 21 Michigan State basketball inside to win over No. 15 Arkansas www.freep.com/story/sports...
John Calipari glowing over his first trip to MSU and mid-Michigan: "I can see why Tommy stayed here. And then this building? This is a great building." Says he's glad he brought Arkansas to MSU. "We learned."
November 9, 2025 at 2:39 AM
John Calipari glowing over his first trip to MSU and mid-Michigan: "I can see why Tommy stayed here. And then this building? This is a great building." Says he's glad he brought Arkansas to MSU. "We learned."
FINAL: No. 21 MSU 69, No. 15 Arkansas 66
November 9, 2025 at 2:21 AM
FINAL: No. 21 MSU 69, No. 15 Arkansas 66
Scott misses two FTs, but MSU forces a miss at the other end. Timeout with 4.0 left, Arkansas ball under its basket with Spartans leading 69-66.
November 9, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Scott misses two FTs, but MSU forces a miss at the other end. Timeout with 4.0 left, Arkansas ball under its basket with Spartans leading 69-66.
Fears hits 2 of 3. Timeout Arkansas with 38.1 left, MSU leading 69-66.
November 9, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Fears hits 2 of 3. Timeout Arkansas with 38.1 left, MSU leading 69-66.
Fears baits Acuff with the shot clock about to expire into a foul on a 3-point attempt with 43.2 left and MSU up 1.
November 9, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Fears baits Acuff with the shot clock about to expire into a foul on a 3-point attempt with 43.2 left and MSU up 1.
Cooper atones for the FT miss and lane violation with great vertical defense to force Acuff to turn the ball over. Timeout MSU with the ball and 1:04 left, leading 67-66.
November 9, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Cooper atones for the FT miss and lane violation with great vertical defense to force Acuff to turn the ball over. Timeout MSU with the ball and 1:04 left, leading 67-66.
MSU 66, Arkansas 63, 2:51 to play.
November 9, 2025 at 2:02 AM
MSU 66, Arkansas 63, 2:51 to play.
Carr fouled on a defensive board. Everyone in the Izzone is pumped. Ward is pumped. Cooper is pumped. Izzo is pumped.
November 9, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Carr fouled on a defensive board. Everyone in the Izzone is pumped. Ward is pumped. Cooper is pumped. Izzo is pumped.
Cam Ward with another offensive board and now has a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
November 9, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Cam Ward with another offensive board and now has a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
A second Fears-to-Cooper alley-oop, this one a dart of a pass from the top of the key on a pick and roll. Timeout Arkansas, MSU up 59-53 with 9:05 to play.
November 9, 2025 at 1:41 AM
A second Fears-to-Cooper alley-oop, this one a dart of a pass from the top of the key on a pick and roll. Timeout Arkansas, MSU up 59-53 with 9:05 to play.
MSU 53, Arkansas 48, 11:53 left 2H: Outstanding game, a ton of effort both ways making this feel like a postseason game. Ward with 14 for Spartans, Thomas/Acuff with 13 each for Hogs. MSU is 1-for-11 from deep and shooting just 41% but has forced 13 turnovers.
November 9, 2025 at 1:33 AM
MSU 53, Arkansas 48, 11:53 left 2H: Outstanding game, a ton of effort both ways making this feel like a postseason game. Ward with 14 for Spartans, Thomas/Acuff with 13 each for Hogs. MSU is 1-for-11 from deep and shooting just 41% but has forced 13 turnovers.