Michigan State University band members are standing guard over Sparty, the mascot statue, ahead of the big game against the University of Michigan... At Michigan State, Students Protect Their Mascot ...

March Madness features great teams, brackets and — sometimes — overlooked mascots, who channel school spirit and get crowds fired up. So who are the best mascots in the 2025 NCAA basketball tournament ...

Sports Illustrated released its list of the top mascots in the 2025 NCAA tournament. Michigan State's Sparty mascot was created in 1955. The University of Michigan has never had an official mascot, ...

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