Spartan Fun
Name of MSU's mascot
Sparty
The number of "official" Spartan statues on campus
TWO
The building you are currently in
Erickson Hall
The only university to have an alumnus win the Championship MVP in all four major North American pro leagues: the NBA, NHL, NFL, and the MLB
Michigan State University
GPA
Grade Point Average
When fans chant, "Go Green!" what is the response
"Go White!"
Main river that flows through MSU campus
Red Cedar River
Nicknamed “Mr. March,” this coach has the longest active streak of consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances (27 as of 2025)
Tom Izzo
In February 2026, this Seattle Seahawks star and former Spartan became the first running back in 28 years to be named Super Bowl MVP
Kenneth Walker III or K9
RA (name 2/3 correct answers)
Residential Advisor, Resident Assistant, Research Assistant
Name of bell tower
Beaumont Tower
Before it was named MSU, it was known as
The Agricultural College of the State of Michigan / MAC
The newly renovated Honors College Living Learning Community
Campbell Hall
This Lansing native and MSU alumni put up 42 points and 15 rebounds in Game 6 of the 1980 Finals, becoming the only rookie in NBA history to be named Finals MVP
Earvin "Magic" Johnson
AP
Advanced Placement
Number of clubs & student organizations at MSU
1000+
Established in 1873, it is the oldest continuously operated university botanical garden (and the longest active botanical research project) in the United States.
Beal Botanical Garden (and Seed Experiment/Viability Study)
Name of the Honors College building
Eustace-Cole Hall
In December 2025, this couple announced a historic $401 million donation to Michigan State University, marking the largest individual commitment to a college athletics department in history.
Greg and Dawn Williams
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Frisbee catching dog
Zeke the Wonder Dog
Founded in 1855, MSU served as the prototype for the Morrill Act of 1862, which established MSU as the first University of its kind.
Land-Grant University
His concussion research helped shape return-to-play protocols used across college athletics and influenced safety reforms in the NFL. He is also MSU's President.
Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz
This billionaire alumnus went on to purchase the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury. He is the CEO of UWM, which currently holds the title as the No. 1 overall mortgage lender in the United States.
Mat Ishbia
Not a TA, but a ULA
Undergraduate Learning Assistant