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/
Makhi Frazier not on the injury report for MSU vs. PSU, one of the few players for either team NOT listed.
November 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Makhi Frazier not on the injury report for MSU vs. PSU, one of the few players for either team NOT listed.
MSU football hit with three years probation for violations under Mel Tucker.
November 12, 2025 at 6:33 PM
MSU football hit with three years probation for violations under Mel Tucker.
MSU-Arkansas starters. Refs: Brian Dorsey, Keith Kimble, Bart Lenox.
November 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
MSU-Arkansas starters. Refs: Brian Dorsey, Keith Kimble, Bart Lenox.
Hoops season is upon us.
November 3, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Hoops season is upon us.
MSU's availability report continues to multiply. Now staritng RB Makhi Frazier and WR Chrishon McCray are out.
November 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
MSU's availability report continues to multiply. Now staritng RB Makhi Frazier and WR Chrishon McCray are out.
Hello from the land of Prince. MSU and Minnesota will purify themselves in the waters of Lake Minnetonka at 3:30 p.m. ET (BTN).
November 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Hello from the land of Prince. MSU and Minnesota will purify themselves in the waters of Lake Minnetonka at 3:30 p.m. ET (BTN).
MSU-UConn starters tonight.
October 28, 2025 at 11:29 PM
MSU-UConn starters tonight.
LT Stanton Ramil/S Nikai Martinez back, OG Kristian Phillips still out for MSU vs. Michigan. U-M RB Haynes listed as questionable.
October 25, 2025 at 9:33 PM
LT Stanton Ramil/S Nikai Martinez back, OG Kristian Phillips still out for MSU vs. Michigan. U-M RB Haynes listed as questionable.
The calm before the 7:30 pm storm of MSU-Michigan. Game is on NBC.
October 25, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The calm before the 7:30 pm storm of MSU-Michigan. Game is on NBC.
Welcome back, college hoops.
October 23, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Welcome back, college hoops.
MSU warns about a ticket scam for Saturday’s Michigan game. Be on the lookout.
October 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
MSU warns about a ticket scam for Saturday’s Michigan game. Be on the lookout.
This is reflective of both Indiana's efficiency on offense and MSU's struggles to cover on defense.
October 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
This is reflective of both Indiana's efficiency on offense and MSU's struggles to cover on defense.
It's a long injury report today for MSU. No Jalen Thompson or Anelu Lafaele really hurts the DL. Nikai Martinez and Ade Willie also remain out in the secondary.
October 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It's a long injury report today for MSU. No Jalen Thompson or Anelu Lafaele really hurts the DL. Nikai Martinez and Ade Willie also remain out in the secondary.
It’s an early morning in East Lansing after a late night watching the Tigers. MSU-UCLA a noon kickoff (BTN) for the Spartans’ homecoming.
October 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
It’s an early morning in East Lansing after a late night watching the Tigers. MSU-UCLA a noon kickoff (BTN) for the Spartans’ homecoming.
Michigan State basketball lands four-star recruit Julius Avent in class of 2026 www.freep.com/story/sports...
October 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Michigan State basketball lands four-star recruit Julius Avent in class of 2026 www.freep.com/story/sports...
MSU players clearly showing concern for Matthews. Jersey and pads were cut off by medical staff.
September 21, 2025 at 4:46 AM
MSU players clearly showing concern for Matthews. Jersey and pads were cut off by medical staff.
And now….almost complete darkness with the black clouds.
September 21, 2025 at 2:07 AM
And now….almost complete darkness with the black clouds.
Compare and contrast.
September 21, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Compare and contrast.
It’s still daylight here for now in LA. Home to a lot of history here at the Coliseum. MSU-USC kicks off at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT (Fox).
September 21, 2025 at 12:17 AM
It’s still daylight here for now in LA. Home to a lot of history here at the Coliseum. MSU-USC kicks off at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT (Fox).
MSU injury report. No Nikai Martinez, but K Martin Connington is back. Special teams standout Caleb Gash out after hurting his arm in the third quarter vs. WMU.
September 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM
MSU injury report. No Nikai Martinez, but K Martin Connington is back. Special teams standout Caleb Gash out after hurting his arm in the third quarter vs. WMU.
What a glorious site and sight to see. Welcome back, college football. Welcome back, Munn Field tailgating.
August 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
What a glorious site and sight to see. Welcome back, college football. Welcome back, Munn Field tailgating.
Also, thanks to you starting this thread and me texting Kilbridge about it (I vividly recall him being adamant at finding a generic song that sounded NFL Films-ish), I took a look back at the podcast history. Today happens to be the 10-year anniversary of episode 1. What a ride.
August 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Also, thanks to you starting this thread and me texting Kilbridge about it (I vividly recall him being adamant at finding a generic song that sounded NFL Films-ish), I took a look back at the podcast history. Today happens to be the 10-year anniversary of episode 1. What a ride.
MSU hoops transfer Kaleb Glenn to have knee surgery and miss 2025-26 season.
June 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM
MSU hoops transfer Kaleb Glenn to have knee surgery and miss 2025-26 season.
New MSU AD J Batt and president Kevin Guskiewicz meeting with coaches. “Top-tier is what we’re getting” as a new AD, Guskiewicz says.
June 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
New MSU AD J Batt and president Kevin Guskiewicz meeting with coaches. “Top-tier is what we’re getting” as a new AD, Guskiewicz says.
Tre Holloman commits to NC State, per his Instagram.
April 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Tre Holloman commits to NC State, per his Instagram.