Graham Couch
@grahamcouch.bsky.social
Lansing State Journal columnist, sports and otherwise (a lot of Michigan State football and MSU basketball). Co-host of the Couch and The Rube podcast three days a week.
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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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MSU's women's soccer team earned a 2 seed in the NCAA tournament — its best seed ever — and with it the opportunity to host games at DeMartin Stadium at least through the Sweet 16.
Story.
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Story.
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Michigan State women's soccer earns 2 seed in NCAA tournament, chance to host through Sweet 16
MSU's women's soccer team earned its best seed ever, and with it, the opportunity to host games at DeMartin Stadium least through the Sweet 16.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
MSU's women's soccer team earned a 2 seed in the NCAA tournament — its best seed ever — and with it the opportunity to host games at DeMartin Stadium at least through the Sweet 16.
Story.
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Story.
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🚨🎙️📺 Monday's Couch and The Rube show, digging into our takes and yours — on MSU basketball and football (hockey, too), the Lions, Tigers, the future of the Big Ten, marriage and more — begins now.
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Ep. 1089: Hot Take Monday: MSU basketball improves the vibes, as does Dan Campbell the play caller
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November 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
🚨🎙️📺 Monday's Couch and The Rube show, digging into our takes and yours — on MSU basketball and football (hockey, too), the Lions, Tigers, the future of the Big Ten, marriage and more — begins now.
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🚨🎙️ Couch and The Rube listeners: We'll begin our Monday show, presented by MuskOx quality flannels, with our takes.
We want your best take, too — and maybe a bonus or baked take — on MSU hoops, hockey, football, the Lions, snow, anything.
Reply 9 a.m. Monday or email me at graham.couch@gmail.com
We want your best take, too — and maybe a bonus or baked take — on MSU hoops, hockey, football, the Lions, snow, anything.
Reply 9 a.m. Monday or email me at graham.couch@gmail.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🚨🎙️ Couch and The Rube listeners: We'll begin our Monday show, presented by MuskOx quality flannels, with our takes.
We want your best take, too — and maybe a bonus or baked take — on MSU hoops, hockey, football, the Lions, snow, anything.
Reply 9 a.m. Monday or email me at graham.couch@gmail.com
We want your best take, too — and maybe a bonus or baked take — on MSU hoops, hockey, football, the Lions, snow, anything.
Reply 9 a.m. Monday or email me at graham.couch@gmail.com
Michigan State women's soccer controls the game against Washington, but can't separate itself on the scoreboard, before falling on penalty kicks in Big Ten tournament championship game.
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Michigan State women's soccer falls in penalties to Washington in Big Ten tournament final
MSU was stopped on two of three shootout attempts, while Washington converted all four to win the title. MSU learns its NCAA tournament draw Monday.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Michigan State women's soccer controls the game against Washington, but can't separate itself on the scoreboard, before falling on penalty kicks in Big Ten tournament championship game.
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Coen Carr’s performance Saturday against Arkansas began to take root sometime between MSU’s exhibition game at UConn and dinner on Tuesday — he, Jeremy Fears Jr. and Carson Cooper together at Bowdie’s Chophouse, discussing what needed to be done.
Column.
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Column.
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Couch: Coen Carr's performance for MSU basketball against Arkansas began with realizing he could no longer just fit in
Coen Carr’s mindset Saturday against Arkansas began sometime between MSU’s exhibition at UConn and dinner Tuesday with Jeremy Fears and Carson Cooper.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Coen Carr’s performance Saturday against Arkansas began to take root sometime between MSU’s exhibition game at UConn and dinner on Tuesday — he, Jeremy Fears Jr. and Carson Cooper together at Bowdie’s Chophouse, discussing what needed to be done.
Column.
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Column.
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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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Here's a 3 quick takes column on Michigan State's 69-66 win over Arkansas on Saturday night.
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Couch: 3 quick takes on Michigan State basketball's 69-66 win over Arkansas
Columnist Graham Couch gives his initial thoughts on the Spartans' performance in a win against Arkansas on Saturday night with three quick takes.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Here's a 3 quick takes column on Michigan State's 69-66 win over Arkansas on Saturday night.
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Coen Carr with a terrific start here — all over the glass, scoring on the drive, just made a bounce pass to Kohler for a layup. 8-0 run for MSU for a 10-6 lead.
November 9, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Coen Carr with a terrific start here — all over the glass, scoring on the drive, just made a bounce pass to Kohler for a layup. 8-0 run for MSU for a 10-6 lead.
MSU hockey flexes its muscle in dominant 5-0 win over Penn State.
Initial story from @nathanielbott.bsky.social.
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Initial story from @nathanielbott.bsky.social.
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Michigan State hockey flexes its muscle in dominant win over Penn State
MSU got out to a 3-0 lead midway through the second period and didn't look back, as Trey Augustine recorded his third shutout of the season.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM
MSU hockey flexes its muscle in dominant 5-0 win over Penn State.
Initial story from @nathanielbott.bsky.social.
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Initial story from @nathanielbott.bsky.social.
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MSU-Arkansas appears to be beginning on FS2 and the app, until the Iowa State-TCU football game finishes.
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
MSU-Arkansas appears to be beginning on FS2 and the app, until the Iowa State-TCU football game finishes.
Some extracurricular fun at Munn. Missed the beginning (though you can see it on the big screen).
MSU leading 3-0 late in the third period.
MSU leading 3-0 late in the third period.
November 8, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Some extracurricular fun at Munn. Missed the beginning (though you can see it on the big screen).
MSU leading 3-0 late in the third period.
MSU leading 3-0 late in the third period.
MSU with great pressure and a flurry of chances on the power play. Nothing gets in, but MSU leads Penn State 1-0 here in the first period of a chippy game, already on its third penalty.
November 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
MSU with great pressure and a flurry of chances on the power play. Nothing gets in, but MSU leads Penn State 1-0 here in the first period of a chippy game, already on its third penalty.
MSU and Penn State hockey put on a show Friday night. It deserved a larger audience, a Big Ten Network audience. Frankly, those watching Ohio State vs. Fort Wayne basketball on BTN deserved something better, too.
Column.
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Column.
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Couch: MSU and Penn State hockey put on a show Friday night. It deserved a larger TV audience.
MSU's series with Penn State features two of the top teams in college hockey and tons of NHL prospects. It deserves a bigger audience, a BTN audience.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:55 AM
MSU and Penn State hockey put on a show Friday night. It deserved a larger audience, a Big Ten Network audience. Frankly, those watching Ohio State vs. Fort Wayne basketball on BTN deserved something better, too.
Column.
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Column.
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"I think that sometimes gets lost — you don't have to be a draft pick to be a good hockey player. You think about (Shoudy) and Tommi, how many games they've helped us win since we've been here."
Story from @nathanielbott.bsky.social on MSU's OT win.
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Story from @nathanielbott.bsky.social on MSU's OT win.
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Michigan State hockey upends Penn State on Shoudy's game-winner in overtime
Tiernan Shoudy scored the overtime winner to give No. 1 Michigan State a 2-1 overtime win over No. 3 Penn State on Friday night at Munn Ice Arena.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:45 AM
"I think that sometimes gets lost — you don't have to be a draft pick to be a good hockey player. You think about (Shoudy) and Tommi, how many games they've helped us win since we've been here."
Story from @nathanielbott.bsky.social on MSU's OT win.
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Story from @nathanielbott.bsky.social on MSU's OT win.
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MSU wins at 2:39 in OT on a goal by Tiernan Shoudy. All the big names on the ice and, like so often, MSU’s fourth-line center comes through.
November 8, 2025 at 2:20 AM
MSU wins at 2:39 in OT on a goal by Tiernan Shoudy. All the big names on the ice and, like so often, MSU’s fourth-line center comes through.
Headed to OT, 1-1, at Munn after a frenzied finish to regulation.
November 8, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Headed to OT, 1-1, at Munn after a frenzied finish to regulation.
Terrific big-game atmosphere here tonight at Munn.
MSU’s Porter Martone just hit with a minor penalty (sort of seen, but definitely heard here).
MSU’s Porter Martone just hit with a minor penalty (sort of seen, but definitely heard here).
November 8, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Terrific big-game atmosphere here tonight at Munn.
MSU’s Porter Martone just hit with a minor penalty (sort of seen, but definitely heard here).
MSU’s Porter Martone just hit with a minor penalty (sort of seen, but definitely heard here).
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Ep. 1088: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball's prognosis and big MSU football decisions
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November 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Here's a look at Michigan State's men's basketball game against Arkansas on Saturday night at Breslin – including matchup analysis, how to watch and listen, the betting line, and a prediction.
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Michigan State basketball vs. Arkansas: Matchup analysis and a prediction
A look at MSU's men's basketball game Saturday night against Arkansas — including matchup analysis, how to watch, the betting line, and a prediction.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Here's a look at Michigan State's men's basketball game against Arkansas on Saturday night at Breslin – including matchup analysis, how to watch and listen, the betting line, and a prediction.
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🚨🎙️📺 Friday's Couch and The Rube show, answering your questions — on MSU basketball lineups, the prognosis for the season, recruiting, big MSU football decisions, U-M's coach and QB, and more — begins now.
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Ep. 1088: Twitter Question Friday: MSU basketball's prognosis and big MSU football decisions
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November 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
🚨🎙️📺 Friday's Couch and The Rube show, answering your questions — on MSU basketball lineups, the prognosis for the season, recruiting, big MSU football decisions, U-M's coach and QB, and more — begins now.
The pod will be up when the show ends.
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🎙️NEW SPARTAN SPEAK POD: @chrissolari.bsky.social and I dive into a massive weekend for MSU sports, minus football. Plus, a conversation on basketball commit Jasiah Jervis and the officiating in the MSU-Minnesota game.
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Massive weekend ahead for Michigan State sports, minus football | Spartan Speak
Graham and Chris discuss MSU basketball's win over Colgate, Saturday's Arkansas game, new commit Jasiah Jervis, along with hockey and football.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🎙️NEW SPARTAN SPEAK POD: @chrissolari.bsky.social and I dive into a massive weekend for MSU sports, minus football. Plus, a conversation on basketball commit Jasiah Jervis and the officiating in the MSU-Minnesota game.
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MSU women's soccer scores overtime winner to beat UCLA, advance to Big Ten tournament championship game.
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Michigan State women's soccer scores overtime winner, advances to Big Ten tournament final
Emerson Sargeant scored her second goal of the game in overtime to lift the Spartans to a 2-1 overtime victory over UCLA.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:13 AM
MSU women's soccer scores overtime winner to beat UCLA, advance to Big Ten tournament championship game.
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Great play by MSU's Kennedy Bell setting up a game-tying goal by Emerson Sargeant. Spartans and UCLA now knotted 1-1 midway through the second half of their Big Ten tournament semifinal game, which is on BTN.
November 7, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Great play by MSU's Kennedy Bell setting up a game-tying goal by Emerson Sargeant. Spartans and UCLA now knotted 1-1 midway through the second half of their Big Ten tournament semifinal game, which is on BTN.
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Ep. 1087: MSU basketball lands an important recruit; and Nick Baumgardner on the Lions, MSU football
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November 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
🎙️❓Couch and The Rube listeners: We’ll answer your questions during our Friday show.
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