Michigan State University Student Radio

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Michigan State University Student Radio

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM
Michigan State University Student Radio

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM
Matt Merrifield

Matt Merrifield, Sports Broadcast Director

Matt (he/him) is the Sports Broadcast Director at Impact 89FM. He is a senior sports journalism and social relations & policy student. He has covered MSU baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, football and hockey. Matt’s favorite artist is Luke Combs.  

All content by Matt Merrifield
Goodbye, Sweet Prince (Matt Merrifield)

Goodbye, Sweet Prince (Matt Merrifield)

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, Oscar Henderson, Jack David, and Allie Cohen
May 5, 2025
Almost Time to Send Matt to the Glue Factory

Almost Time to Send Matt to the Glue Factory

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, Oscar Henderson, and Jack David
April 28, 2025
Hoppin’ Down the Bunny Trail

Hoppin’ Down the Bunny Trail

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, Oscar Henderson, and Jack David
April 21, 2025
Is He a Lion or just a KAT?

Is He a Lion or just a KAT?

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, Oscar Henderson, and Jack David
April 14, 2025
Do You Believe in Matt-gic?

Do You Believe in Matt-gic?

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, and Jack David
April 7, 2025
Hello Spring Break

Hello Spring Break

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, Oscar Henderson, Jacob Maurer, and Kyle Keegan
February 24, 2025
Is it Dark Magic or just Cheap Theatrics?

Is it Dark Magic or just Cheap Theatrics?

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, Jack David, Oscar Henderson, and Jacob Maurer
February 10, 2025
That’s Amore!

That’s Amore!

Joseph DesVergnes, Matt Merrifield, Jack David, Oscar Henderson, and Tim Marshall
February 3, 2025
Maybe Next Year…

Maybe Next Year…

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, and Oscar Henderson
January 20, 2025
Goodbye Fall Semester

Goodbye Fall Semester

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, Oscar Henderson, and Jack David
December 9, 2024
Bowling Night is Canceled :(

Bowling Night is Canceled :(

Matt Merrifield, Oscar Henderson, Jack David, and Joseph DesVergnes
December 3, 2024
Backyard Thanksgiving Football

Backyard Thanksgiving Football

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, Jack David, and Jacob Maurer
November 26, 2024
Impact Izzone — Zero Tickets to Paradise — 11/22/2024

Impact Izzone — Zero Tickets to Paradise — 11/22/2024

Matt Merrifield, Allie Cohen, and Jack Stager
November 22, 2024
Oscar and the Case of the Sunday Blues

Oscar and the Case of the Sunday Blues

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, Oscar Henderson, Jack David, and Jessica Kemnitz
November 18, 2024
Us vs. the Animal Kingdom

Us vs. the Animal Kingdom

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, Oscar Henderson, and Jack David
November 12, 2024
World Explorer or Hockey Superstar?

World Explorer or Hockey Superstar?

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, Oscar Henderson, and Jack David
November 5, 2024
Impact Izzone — Changing of the Guards — 11/3/24

Impact Izzone — Changing of the Guards — 11/3/24

Matt Merrifield, Allie Cohen, and Faith Flickinger
November 3, 2024
Hello .500, My Old Friend

Hello .500, My Old Friend

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, Oscar Henderson, and Jack David
October 28, 2024
Are You a Bad Sports Fan?

Are You a Bad Sports Fan?

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, Jack David, and Oscar Henderson
October 22, 2024
Oh Deer…

Oh Deer…

Matt Merrifield, Oscar Henderson, Joseph DesVergnes, and Jack David
October 14, 2024
BTM – Return to Munn

BTM – Return to Munn

Matt Merrifield and Tim Marshall
October 11, 2024
What the Duck.

What the Duck.

Matt Merrifield, Oscar Henderson, Jack David, Jessica Kemnitz, and Joseph DesVergnes
October 8, 2024
The End of the Ten Year Drought

The End of the Ten Year Drought

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, Oscar Henderson, and Jack David
September 30, 2024
The Return to Earth…and THE CAGE

The Return to Earth…and THE CAGE

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, Oscar Henderson, and Jack David
September 24, 2024
The 2024 Sports Commissioner Debate: Merrifield vs Henderson

The 2024 Sports Commissioner Debate: Merrifield vs Henderson

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, Oscar Henderson, Jack David, and Jessica Kemnitz
September 16, 2024
Touchdown Texas

Touchdown Texas

Matt Merrifield, Allie Cohen, Tim Marshall, and Jack David
September 10, 2024
Dezed and Confused

Dezed and Confused

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, Oscar Henderson, Jack David, and Allie Cohen
September 2, 2024
Oscar the Grouch(y Tatum Jersey Owner)

Oscar the Grouch(y Tatum Jersey Owner)

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, Oscar Henderson, and Jack David
August 26, 2024
Matt’s All Folks

Matt’s All Folks

Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, Joseph DesVergnes, Jack Moreland, Oscar Henderson, Jack David, and Jay DeCoster
April 22, 2024
The Penultimate (Episode) is Stronger than the Sword

The Penultimate (Episode) is Stronger than the Sword

Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, Joseph DesVergnes, Allie Cohen, Jack David, and Jay DeCoster
April 15, 2024
A Total Eclipse of the (Josh) Hart

A Total Eclipse of the (Josh) Hart

Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes
April 8, 2024
March Sadness

March Sadness

Matt Merrifield, Allie Cohen, and Joseph DesVergnes
March 27, 2024
Bentley’s Bracket Busters

Bentley’s Bracket Busters

Matt Merrifield, Allie Cohen, and Joseph DesVergnes
March 19, 2024
Free Agency and the Future of the MLB

Free Agency and the Future of the MLB

Matt Merrifield, Allie Cohen, and Joseph DesVergnes
March 11, 2024
The Super Bowl Special

The Super Bowl Special

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, and Joseph DesVergnes
February 14, 2024
The Debate Before Disaster

The Debate Before Disaster

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes
January 29, 2024
The Killian Hayes of IM East

The Killian Hayes of IM East

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes
January 24, 2024
So Much More in 2024

So Much More in 2024

Matt Merrifield, Joseph DesVergnes, Allie Cohen, and Jay DeCoster
January 9, 2024
That’s All Folks! (For 2023)

That’s All Folks! (For 2023)

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes
December 11, 2023
SRZ – A New Era

SRZ – A New Era

Matt Merrifield and Jay DeCoster
December 1, 2023
SRZ – We’ll Do It Live

SRZ – We’ll Do It Live

Matt Merrifield, Jay DeCoster, and Zac Slowik
November 18, 2023
SRZ – 11/10 – A Battle With The Buckeyes

SRZ – 11/10 – A Battle With The Buckeyes

Jay DeCoster and Matt Merrifield
November 10, 2023
Do You Bo-lieve in Miracles?

Do You Bo-lieve in Miracles?

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes
November 6, 2023
SRZ – Senior Day

SRZ – Senior Day

Matt Merrifield and Jay DeCoster
November 3, 2023
The Man Behind the Curtain

The Man Behind the Curtain

Joseph DesVergnes, A.J. Evans, and Matt Merrifield
October 30, 2023
SRZ – JDC Takes On the Jet Stream

SRZ – JDC Takes On the Jet Stream

Matt Merrifield and Jay DeCoster
October 27, 2023
What is Happening?!?!

What is Happening?!?!

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, Joseph DesVergnes, and Jack Moreland
October 23, 2023
SRZ – Rivalry Week – 10/20

SRZ – Rivalry Week – 10/20

Jay DeCoster and Matt Merrifield
October 20, 2023
Matt Merrifield and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Weekend

Matt Merrifield and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Weekend

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes
October 16, 2023
SRZ – Switching It Up – 10/13

SRZ – Switching It Up – 10/13

Matt Merrifield and Jay DeCoster
October 13, 2023
Return to the Status Quo

Return to the Status Quo

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes
October 10, 2023
SRZ – Bye Week – 10/6

SRZ – Bye Week – 10/6

Matt Merrifield and Jay DeCoster
October 6, 2023
SRZ – Road Trip – 9/29

SRZ – Road Trip – 9/29

Matt Merrifield, Jay DeCoster, Zac Slowik, and Jack Moreland
September 29, 2023
Heartbreak & the Weekend Slate

Heartbreak & the Weekend Slate

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes
September 25, 2023
SRZ – Where’s Slowik? – 9/22/23

SRZ – Where’s Slowik? – 9/22/23

Matt Merrifield and Jay DeCoster
September 22, 2023
High Stakes & Hot Takes

High Stakes & Hot Takes

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes
September 18, 2023
SRZ – Start of the Harlon Barnett Era – 9/15/23

SRZ – Start of the Harlon Barnett Era – 9/15/23

Jay DeCoster, Matt Merrifield, and Zac Slowik
September 15, 2023
The First NFL Sunday of the Season

The First NFL Sunday of the Season

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes (Joe Dez)
September 11, 2023
Green & White Report – 09/03/23 – Fall Fanfare & Football Fun

Green & White Report – 09/03/23 – Fall Fanfare & Football Fun

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes (Joe Dez)
September 3, 2023
Spartan Red Zone – 9/1/23 – We’re So Back

Spartan Red Zone – 9/1/23 – We’re So Back

Zac Slowik, Matt Merrifield, and Jay DeCoster
September 1, 2023
Green & White Report – 08/27/23 –Welcoming the New Regime

Green & White Report – 08/27/23 –Welcoming the New Regime

Zach Surdenik, Matt Merrifield, A.J. Evans, and Joseph DesVergnes (Joe Dez)
August 27, 2023
Spartan Red Zone – 04/15/22 – Spring Football: Live at Spartan Stadium

Spartan Red Zone – 04/15/22 – Spring Football: Live at Spartan Stadium

Zac Slowik, Matt Merrifield, Zach Surdenik, Jay DeCoster, and Faith Flickinger
April 18, 2023
Jaden Akins dribbles the ball against Ohio State on March 10, 2023/ Photo Credit: Mikayla Lomas/WDBM

Ohio State knocks MSU out of B1G Tournament, becomes first 13-seeded side to advance to semifinals

Matt Merrifield, Basketball Beat Reporter
March 10, 2023
Tyson Walker celebrates during Michigan State’s 74-56 victory over Nebraska on January 3, 2022. Photo Credit: Jack Moreland /WDBM

Michigan State set for B1G Tournament quarterfinal against Ohio State

Matt Merrifield, Basketball Beat Reporter
March 10, 2023
Impact Izzone- 03/8/23 Windy city bound

Impact Izzone- 03/8/23 Windy city bound

Michael Markoch, Brendan Schabath, and Matt Merrifield
March 8, 2023
Breslin Breakdown – 2/10/23 – Word of the day

Breslin Breakdown – 2/10/23 – Word of the day

Matt Merrifield, Allie Cohen, Jay DeCoster, and Marin Klein
February 10, 2023
Breslin Breakdown – 2/1/23 – The dads

Breslin Breakdown – 2/1/23 – The dads

Matt Merrifield, Allie Cohen, Marin Klein, and Jay DeCoster
February 1, 2023
Breslin Breakdown – 1/25/23 – They’re back?

Breslin Breakdown – 1/25/23 – They’re back?

Matt Merrifield, Marin Klein, Jay DeCoster, and Allie Cohen
January 25, 2023
Breslin Breakdown – 1/16/23 – Stages of grief

Breslin Breakdown – 1/16/23 – Stages of grief

Matt Merrifield, Allie Cohen, Marin Klein, and Jay DeCoster
January 18, 2023
Taiyier Parks moves around a defender during Michigan State's 84-80 loss to Wisconsin in overtime on January 11, 2023. Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

MSU’s late comeback falls short in OT against Wisconsin

Matt Merrifield, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter
January 12, 2023
Breslin Breakdown – 01/10/23 – Rivalry Week

Breslin Breakdown – 01/10/23 – Rivalry Week

Matt Merrifield, Marin Klein, Jay DeCoster, and Allie Cohen
January 10, 2023
Green & White Report – 12/11/22 – Goodbye Liam

Green & White Report – 12/11/22 – Goodbye Liam

Brendan Schabath, Zac Slowik, Matt Merrifield, and Liam Jackson
December 12, 2022
Green & White Report – 12/04/22 – Beast Lansing strikes again

Green & White Report – 12/04/22 – Beast Lansing strikes again

Brendan Schabath, Zac Slowik, Matt Merrifield, and Liam Jackson
December 4, 2022
Breslin Breakdown – 12/01/22 – Just keep shooting

Breslin Breakdown – 12/01/22 – Just keep shooting

Matt Merrifield, Jay DeCoster, Marin Klein, Allie Cohen, and Zac Slowik
December 1, 2022
Breslin Breakdown – 11/17/22 – Thanksgiving Special

Breslin Breakdown – 11/17/22 – Thanksgiving Special

Matt Merrifield, Marin Klein, and Allie Cohen
November 17, 2022
Head coach Suzy Merchant and her team stand for the national anthem. Photo credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Dominant start to season continues for MSU women’s basketball

Matt Merrifield, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter
November 16, 2022
Taiyier Parks guards a player during Michigan State's victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on November 11, 2022. Photo Credit: Jack Moreland/WDBM

MSU women’s basketball scores 85 in win over Purdue Fort Wayne

Matt Merrifield, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter
November 11, 2022
MSU pitcher Harrison Cook delivers a pitch during the Spartans' 9-2 loss to Illinois on May 25, 2022/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: Spartans get back in win column with 6-5 victory over Oakland

Matt Merrifield, Baseball Beat Reporter
April 20, 2022
MSU catcher Christian Williams stands in the batter's box during the Spartans' 18-6 loss to Michigan on April 15, 2022/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Spartans trounced by rival Michigan in Capital Clash

Matt Merrifield, Baseball Beat Reporter
April 16, 2022
MSU pitcher Wyatt Rush delivers a pitch during the Spartans' 11-2 win over Kansas on March 4, 2022/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartans get first win of Big Ten play with 5-3 win over Illinois

Matt Merrifield, Baseball Beat Reporter
March 27, 2022
MSU pitcher Nick Powers delivers a pitch during the Spartans' 9-2 loss to Illinois on March 25, 2022/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU baseball drops second game of doubleheader against Illinois

Matt Merrifield, Baseball Reporter
March 26, 2022
MSU outfielder Jack Frank gets a lead off of third base during the Spartans' 13-7 loss to Kansas on March 13, 2022/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartan baseball breaks even over spring break

Matt Merrifield, Baseball Beat Reporter
March 14, 2022
MSU infielder Trent Farquhar strolls to the batter's box during a practice on Nov. 24, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartan baseball swept by Abilene Christian after Sunday-Monday series

Matt Merrifield, Baseball Beat Reporter
March 1, 2022
Behind the Mask - 02/24/22 - Joey the Kangaroo

Behind the Mask – 02/24/22 – Joey the Kangaroo

Ryan Radosevich, Jacob Stinson, Matt Merrifield, and Cameron McClarren
February 26, 2022
Impact Sports Daily - 02/23/22 - Soul Searching

Impact Sports Daily – 02/23/22 – Soul Searching

Matt Merrifield, Baseball Beat Reporter
February 23, 2022
MSU forward Jesse Tucker skates during the Spartans' 2-1 loss to Notre Dame on Feb. 18, 2022/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU hockey drops second game to Notre Dame, 4-2

Matt Merrifield, Baseball Beat Reporter
February 20, 2022
MSU manager Jake Boss talks with his 2022 baseball team on Jan. 4, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartan baseball heads to Las Vegas for season opener

Matt Merrifield, Baseball Beat Reporter
February 18, 2022
MSU forward Maliq Carr checks into the game and high-fives Malik Hall during the Spartans' 83-67 win over Michigan on Jan. 29, 2022/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

No. 17 Spartans bounce back with convincing 76-61 win over Hoosiers

Matt Merrifield, Sports Reporter
February 12, 2022
MSU infielder Jacob Anderson (9) throws the ball to Trent Farquhar on Feb. 2, 2022/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

16th annual First Pitch Dinner creates buzz around Spartan baseball for season opener

Tommy Cavanaugh and Matt Merrifield
February 11, 2022
Impact Sports Daily - 01/27/22 - Standin' in the Hall of Fame

Impact Sports Daily – 01/27/22 – Standin’ in the Hall of Fame

Matt Merrifield, Host of Impact Sports Daily
January 27, 2022
Impact Sports Daily - 01/14/22 - Joey Hauser Redemption Tour

Impact Sports Daily – 01/14/22 – Joey Hauser Redemption Tour

Matt Merrifield and Jacob Phillips
January 14, 2022
Impact Sports Daily - 12/10/21 - Going Bowling

Impact Sports Daily – 12/10/21 – Going Bowling

Matt Merrifield, Host of Impact Sports Daily
December 10, 2021
MSU running back Kenneth Walker holds the game ball after rushing for 264 yards and four touchdowns against Northwestern on Sept. 3, 2021/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU RB Kenneth Walker receives Doak Walker Award and Walter Camp POY award

Matt Merrifield, General Assignment Reporter
December 9, 2021
Impact Sports Daily - 12/09/21 - Eviction Notice

Impact Sports Daily – 12/09/21 – Eviction Notice

Matt Merrifield, Host of Impact Sports Daily
December 9, 2021
MSU forward Max Christie attempts a rising jumpshot during the Spartans' 73-64 win over Louisville on Dec. 1, 2021/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

MSU guard Max Christie receives Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week honors

Matt Merrifield, General Assignment Reporter
December 6, 2021
MSU head coach Mel Tucker celebrates after the Spartans' 30-27 win over Penn State on Nov. 27, 2021/Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

No. 10 MSU to face off against No. 12 Pittsburgh in Peach Bowl on Dec. 30

Matt Merrifield, General Assignment Reporter
December 5, 2021
Impact Sports Daily - 12/03/21 - Football, Football and More Football

Impact Sports Daily – 12/03/21 – Football, Football and More Football

Matt Merrifield, Jacob Phillips, and Jay DeCoster
December 3, 2021
Impact Sports Daily - 12/02/21 - Why can't we be friends?

Impact Sports Daily – 12/02/21 – Why can’t we be friends?

Matt Merrifield and Jacob Phillips
December 2, 2021
Impact Sports Daily - 11/30/21 - The Coaching Carousel has left the Building

Impact Sports Daily – 11/30/21 – The Coaching Carousel has left the Building

Matt Merrifield, Jay DeCoster, and Impact Sports Daily Co-Hosts
November 30, 2021
MSU forward Jeremy Davidson (11) and teammates celebrate after scoring a goal in the Spartans' 3-1 win over Miami (OH) on Oct. 16, 2021/ Photo Credit: Sarah Smith/WDBM

Michigan State completes the weekend sweep over Wisconsin in 5-2 win

Matt Merrifield, General Assignment Reporter
November 21, 2021
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