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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A second Izzone Alumni Game in the same season is unprecedented, but if the against-the-spread trend holds, man...what an incredible advantage!
January 8, 2026 at 1:49 AM
A second Izzone Alumni Game in the same season is unprecedented, but if the against-the-spread trend holds, man...what an incredible advantage!
Here’s a look at Michigan State’s men’s basketball game against Northwestern on Thursday - including matchup analysis, how to watch and listen, the betting line and a prediction.
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Michigan State basketball vs. Northwestern tipoff: Matchup analysis and a prediction
A look at MSU's men's basketball game Thursday against Northwestern — including matchup analysis, how to watch, the betting line, and a prediction.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Here’s a look at Michigan State’s men’s basketball game against Northwestern on Thursday - including matchup analysis, how to watch and listen, the betting line and a prediction.
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One way to calm a bit of this college sports free agency mess is for coaches to sack up and start calling out their peers for tampering.
If Desmond Williams signed a contract with Washington and Lane Kiffin knew it, Kiffin should be treated like a leper publicly by his peers.
If Desmond Williams signed a contract with Washington and Lane Kiffin knew it, Kiffin should be treated like a leper publicly by his peers.
January 7, 2026 at 6:40 AM
One way to calm a bit of this college sports free agency mess is for coaches to sack up and start calling out their peers for tampering.
If Desmond Williams signed a contract with Washington and Lane Kiffin knew it, Kiffin should be treated like a leper publicly by his peers.
If Desmond Williams signed a contract with Washington and Lane Kiffin knew it, Kiffin should be treated like a leper publicly by his peers.
Coming off two 25-win seasons that ended in heartbreak, Lansing Community College's women's basketball team reloaded, bolstered its schedule and expanded its recruiting. The Stars are now ranked No. 9 nationally, with one goal in mind.
Column.
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Column.
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Couch: Lansing Community College's nationally ranked women's basketball team has reloaded, with one goal
The No. 9-ranked Stars bolstered their schedule and expanded their talent base in an effort to achieve the goal that's eluded them the last two years.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Coming off two 25-win seasons that ended in heartbreak, Lansing Community College's women's basketball team reloaded, bolstered its schedule and expanded its recruiting. The Stars are now ranked No. 9 nationally, with one goal in mind.
Column.
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Column.
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Michigan State football will face former MSU QBs Aidan Chiles (Northwestern) and Katin Houser (Illinois) next season.
January 7, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Michigan State football will face former MSU QBs Aidan Chiles (Northwestern) and Katin Houser (Illinois) next season.
It also might be Tuesday.
🚨🎙️📺 Monday's Couch and The Rube, digging into our takes and yours — on MSU and U-M basketball, MSU football, the portal, SD4L's meaning, the Lions, Pistons and life — begins now.
The podcast will be up when the show ends.
You can watch or listen now on YouTube ⬇️ www.youtube.com/live/Es2XTIv...
The podcast will be up when the show ends.
You can watch or listen now on YouTube ⬇️ www.youtube.com/live/Es2XTIv...
Ep. 1103: Hot Take Tuesday: MSU and Michigan basketball insights, and MSU football and SD4L
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January 6, 2026 at 6:31 PM
It also might be Tuesday.
🚨🎙️📺 Monday's Couch and The Rube, digging into our takes and yours — on MSU and U-M basketball, MSU football, the portal, SD4L's meaning, the Lions, Pistons and life — begins now.
The podcast will be up when the show ends.
You can watch or listen now on YouTube ⬇️ www.youtube.com/live/Es2XTIv...
The podcast will be up when the show ends.
You can watch or listen now on YouTube ⬇️ www.youtube.com/live/Es2XTIv...
Ep. 1103: Hot Take Tuesday: MSU and Michigan basketball insights, and MSU football and SD4L
YouTube video by Couch and The Rube
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
🚨🎙️📺 Monday's Couch and The Rube, digging into our takes and yours — on MSU and U-M basketball, MSU football, the portal, SD4L's meaning, the Lions, Pistons and life — begins now.
The podcast will be up when the show ends.
You can watch or listen now on YouTube ⬇️ www.youtube.com/live/Es2XTIv...
The podcast will be up when the show ends.
You can watch or listen now on YouTube ⬇️ www.youtube.com/live/Es2XTIv...
Here's a 3 quick takes column on Michigan State's 80-51 win over USC on Monday night.
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Couch: 3 quick takes on Michigan State basketball's 80-51 win over USC
Columnist Graham Couch breaks down the Spartans' performance in an 80-51 win over USC on Monday night with three quick takes.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Here's a 3 quick takes column on Michigan State's 80-51 win over USC on Monday night.
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A ref just ejected Paul Davis for saying something from the stands. Davis seemed to apologize as he was being escorted out.
January 6, 2026 at 3:34 AM
A ref just ejected Paul Davis for saying something from the stands. Davis seemed to apologize as he was being escorted out.
Breslin goes dark during one timeout and old-man Solari brings out his desk lamp on press row.
January 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Breslin goes dark during one timeout and old-man Solari brings out his desk lamp on press row.
I didn't think the Alumni Izzone could get anymore white. Then they started playing Creed and they all sang along.
January 6, 2026 at 2:07 AM
I didn't think the Alumni Izzone could get anymore white. Then they started playing Creed and they all sang along.
You can smell the liquor on the breaths of the Alumni Izzone from several rows up. The crowd at Breslin is going to be something tonight.
January 6, 2026 at 1:42 AM
You can smell the liquor on the breaths of the Alumni Izzone from several rows up. The crowd at Breslin is going to be something tonight.
Here's a look at Michigan State's men's basketball game against USC on Monday night — including matchup analysis, how to watch and listen, the betting line, and a prediction.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
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Michigan State basketball vs. USC tipoff: Matchup analysis and a prediction
A look at MSU's men's basketball game against USC on Monday — including matchup analysis, how to watch and listen, the betting line and a prediction.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Here's a look at Michigan State's men's basketball game against USC on Monday night — including matchup analysis, how to watch and listen, the betting line, and a prediction.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
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🚨🎙️ Couch and The Rube listeners: We'll begin our TUESDAY show with our takes.
We want your best take, too — on MSU basketball (after Monday’s game), MSU football in the portal, U-M football or hoops, the Lions, anything.
Reply 10 a.m. TUESDAY or email graham.couch@gmail.com
We want your best take, too — on MSU basketball (after Monday’s game), MSU football in the portal, U-M football or hoops, the Lions, anything.
Reply 10 a.m. TUESDAY or email graham.couch@gmail.com
January 4, 2026 at 11:55 PM
🚨🎙️ Couch and The Rube listeners: We'll begin our TUESDAY show with our takes.
We want your best take, too — on MSU basketball (after Monday’s game), MSU football in the portal, U-M football or hoops, the Lions, anything.
Reply 10 a.m. TUESDAY or email graham.couch@gmail.com
We want your best take, too — on MSU basketball (after Monday’s game), MSU football in the portal, U-M football or hoops, the Lions, anything.
Reply 10 a.m. TUESDAY or email graham.couch@gmail.com
Michigan State's 58-56 loss at Nebraska was more a frustrating defeat than a damning one. But it showed where the Spartans need to grow — from their young guys, to their core four, to MSU's staff getting the most out of this group.
Column from Lincoln.
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Column from Lincoln.
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Couch: We saw where MSU's basketball team needs to grow in loss at Nebraska
This MSU basketball roster, while imperfect, has enough to be great. We’ve seen it. But the Spartans are going to have to be better in big moments.
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January 3, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Michigan State's 58-56 loss at Nebraska was more a frustrating defeat than a damning one. But it showed where the Spartans need to grow — from their young guys, to their core four, to MSU's staff getting the most out of this group.
Column from Lincoln.
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Column from Lincoln.
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Here are six-plus minutes of MSU basketball analysis after the Spartans' 58-56 loss at Nebraska. Six minutes you'll never get back.
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Talkin’ Spartans: Analyzing Michigan State basketball’s 58-56 loss at Nebraska
Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press MSU beat writer Chris Solari discuss the Spartans’ loss Friday night at Nebraska.
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January 3, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Here are six-plus minutes of MSU basketball analysis after the Spartans' 58-56 loss at Nebraska. Six minutes you'll never get back.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/videos/sport...
www.lansingstatejournal.com/videos/sport...
Here’s a 3 quick takes column from Lincoln on Michigan State’s 58-56 loss at Nebraska.
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Couch: 3 quick takes on Michigan State basketball's 58-56 loss at Nebraska
Columnist Graham Couch gives his initial thoughts on the Spartans' performance in a 58-56 loss Friday night at Nebraska with three quick takes.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Here’s a 3 quick takes column from Lincoln on Michigan State’s 58-56 loss at Nebraska.
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Hello. This place will be buzzing shortly.
January 3, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Hello. This place will be buzzing shortly.
Here's a look at Michigan State's men's basketball game at unbeaten Nebraska on Friday night — including matchup analysis, how to watch and listen, the betting line and a prediction.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
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Michigan State basketball at Nebraska tipoff: Matchup analysis and a prediction
A look at MSU's men's basketball game at Nebraska on Friday — including matchup analysis, how to watch and listen, the betting line and a prediction.
www.lansingstatejournal.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Here's a look at Michigan State's men's basketball game at unbeaten Nebraska on Friday night — including matchup analysis, how to watch and listen, the betting line and a prediction.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
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Michigan State hockey repeats as GLI champions for the first time in 25 years.
"You come to a tournament like this to find some things out about your team."
Story from @nathanielbott.bsky.social.
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"You come to a tournament like this to find some things out about your team."
Story from @nathanielbott.bsky.social.
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Michigan State hockey repeats as GLI winner for first time in 25 years
Charlie Stramel scored two goals and Trey Augustine made 32 saves as Michigan State beat Michigan Tech 4-1 in the Great Lakes Invitational final.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Michigan State hockey repeats as GLI champions for the first time in 25 years.
"You come to a tournament like this to find some things out about your team."
Story from @nathanielbott.bsky.social.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
"You come to a tournament like this to find some things out about your team."
Story from @nathanielbott.bsky.social.
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Here's a 3 quick takes column on Michigan State's 114-97 win over Cornell on Monday night.
Also included: @nickkingphoto.bsky.social's outstanding gallery.
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Also included: @nickkingphoto.bsky.social's outstanding gallery.
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Couch: 3 quick takes on Michigan State basketball's 114-97 win over Cornell
Columnist Graham Couch gives his thoughts on the Spartans' performance in a 114-97 win over Cornell on Monday night with three quick takes.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Here's a 3 quick takes column on Michigan State's 114-97 win over Cornell on Monday night.
Also included: @nickkingphoto.bsky.social's outstanding gallery.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Also included: @nickkingphoto.bsky.social's outstanding gallery.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Cornell is organized on both ends, decisive, knows what it's willing to give up. MSU should be fine. But the Big Red came to play. Up 15-9 early.
December 30, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Cornell is organized on both ends, decisive, knows what it's willing to give up. MSU should be fine. But the Big Red came to play. Up 15-9 early.
Shorthanded Spartans skate past Ferris State to reach GLI championship.
Story from @nathanielbott.bsky.social, from Grand Rapids.
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Story from @nathanielbott.bsky.social, from Grand Rapids.
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Shorthanded Spartans skate past Ferris State in Great Lakes opener
Senior forward Charlie Stramel scored two goals and assisted on another to lead MSU to a 5-2 win over Ferris State on Sunday.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Shorthanded Spartans skate past Ferris State to reach GLI championship.
Story from @nathanielbott.bsky.social, from Grand Rapids.
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Story from @nathanielbott.bsky.social, from Grand Rapids.
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Here's a look at Michigan State's men's basketball game against Cornell on Monday night — including matchup analysis, how to watch and listen, the betting line and a prediction.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
Michigan State basketball vs. Cornell tipoff: Matchup analysis and a prediction
A look at MSU's men's basketball game against Cornell — including matchup analysis, how to watch and listen, the betting line and a prediction.
www.lansingstatejournal.com
December 29, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Here's a look at Michigan State's men's basketball game against Cornell on Monday night — including matchup analysis, how to watch and listen, the betting line and a prediction.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
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Wrote earlier this month about how MSU and Michigan hiring new football coaches at the same time resets a dizzying 20 years in the rivalry. Fitzgerald and Whittingham will start together, 0-0 against each other, to be compared only against each other.
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Couch: What Sherrone Moore's firing and Michigan football's mess could mean for MSU
What Sherrone Moore's exit means for MSU football depends on who Michigan hires as its next coach. It does create a new beginning in this rivalry.
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December 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Wrote earlier this month about how MSU and Michigan hiring new football coaches at the same time resets a dizzying 20 years in the rivalry. Fitzgerald and Whittingham will start together, 0-0 against each other, to be compared only against each other.
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...
www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports...