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Zach Surdenik

Zach Surdenik

Zach is a sophomore football beat reporter for Impact. He has previously covered women's basketball and baseball for Impact as well.

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Spartan Red Zone - 10/13/21 - Lil Johnny Hackysack

Spartan Red Zone – 10/13/21 – ‘Lil Johnny Hackysack

October 13, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 10/06/21 - The Correct Way to Spell Stearns

Spartan Red Zone – 10/06/21 – The Correct Way to Spell Stearns

October 6, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 9/29/21 - Happy Dillon Tatum Day

Spartan Red Zone – 9/29/21 – Happy Dillon Tatum Day

September 29, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 9/21/21 - Second Degree Burns, First Degree Fun

Spartan Red Zone – 9/21/21 – Second Degree Burns, First Degree Fun

September 22, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 9/15/21 - Boiler Pete is Creepy

Spartan Red Zone – 9/15/21 – Boiler Pete is Creepy

September 15, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 8/23/21 - Almost There!

Spartan Red Zone – 8/23/21 – Almost There!

August 23, 2021
The Skandalaris football center/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Examining Day One of MSU Fall Camp

August 5, 2021
Spartan Red Zone - 7/23/21 - Coachspeak

Spartan Red Zone – 7/23/21 – Coachspeak

July 23, 2021
MSU head coach Mel Tucker high-fives wide receiver Tre Mosley (17) and offensive lineman Kevin Jarvis (75)/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Mel Tucker discusses significance of competition at Big Ten Media Days

July 23, 2021
MSU point guard Janai Crooms/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State guard Janai Crooms enters transfer portal

April 5, 2021
MSU head coach Mel Tucker/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU lands former 4-star linebacker Itayvion Brown in transfer portal

March 23, 2021
MSU first baseman/ pitcher Zach Iverson celebrates after winning a game/ Photo Credit: Jeremy Fleming/MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State bounces back from heartbreaking loss on Sunday to split series with No. 22 Michigan

March 22, 2021
Breslin Breakdown - 03/21/21 - NCAA Tournament Preview

Breslin Breakdown – 03/21/21 – NCAA Tournament Preview

March 21, 2021
Nia Clouden and Janai Crooms celebrate after MSU knocks off Penn State 75-66 in the first round of the 2021 Big Ten tournament/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU makes NCAA Tournament as No. 10 seed, will open against Iowa State

March 15, 2021
MSU head coach Jake Boss Jr./Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU splits Saturday’s doubleheader with Northwestern

March 14, 2021
Mo Joiner smiles alongside Nia Clouden (24)/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Nia Clouden’s second-half explosion powers MSU to the BTT semis

March 11, 2021
Breslin Breakdown - 3/9/21 - Big Ten Tournament!

Breslin Breakdown – 3/9/21 – Big Ten Tournament!

March 9, 2021
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor during a Zoom call/ Photo Credit: Nathan Stearns/WDBM

Former Lansing Mayor Tony Benavidas endorses Andy Schor

March 9, 2021
The Olin Health Center at MSU/ Photo Credit: MSU University Communications

Lansing Urgent Care commends staff effort during COVID-19 pandemic

March 8, 2021

FINAL: Spartans get third AP top-5 win, take down Wolverines 70-64

March 7, 2021
McLane Baseball Stadium/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Jason Savacool shuts down MSU bats as Spartans drop first game of 2021

March 7, 2021
MSU outfielder Casey Mayes with teammate Zaid Walker/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: MSU baseball beats Maryland 5-4 on comeback rally to sweep doubleheader against the Terrapins

March 7, 2021
Courtside Convo - 03/05/21 - Its time for a break!

Courtside Convo – 03/05/21 – It’s time for a break!

March 5, 2021
Warning Track - 03/03/21 - Season preview

Warning Track – 03/03/21 – Season preview

March 3, 2021
Tory Ozment gets mobbed after draining a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Spartans a 76-73 home win over Purdue/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Ozment’s heroics lead Michigan State to victory over Purdue

February 21, 2021
An MSU COVID-19 detection kit/ Photo Credit: MSU University Communications

Ingham County Health Department encourages eligible residents to register for vaccine with multiple providers

February 19, 2021
Breslin Breakdown - 02/18/21 - We sleep in May

Breslin Breakdown – 02/18/21 – We sleep in May

February 18, 2021
McLane Baseball Stadium/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU releases 2021 baseball schedule

February 17, 2021
Mel Tucker watches his team warm up before the Michigan game/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU announces 2021 football schedule

February 5, 2021
Mel Tucker intently watches the MSU vs. Rutgers game/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

4-star DT Rayshaun Benny flips committment to Michigan

February 3, 2021
Aaron Henry tries a create his own shot while being hounded by Rutgers guard Caleb McConnell/ Photo Credit: Rutgers Athletics

Preview: Spartans look to silence doubters, travel to take on Hawkeyes

February 2, 2021
Tom Izzo observes his team during a game/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State men’s basketball schedule update

February 2, 2021
Alyza Winston directs traffic at the point/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

FINAL: Spartans struggle in second half, fall to Indiana 79-67

January 31, 2021
Breslin Breakdown - 1/28/21 - Midseason Awards

Breslin Breakdown – 1/28/21 – Midseason Awards

January 28, 2021
Michigan State offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Chris Kapilovic promoted to assistant head coach

January 27, 2021
The Breslin Center / Photo Credit : Michigan State Athletic Communications

MSU reschedules previously postponed Iowa game, moves back scheduled Nebraska game

January 26, 2021
Nia Clouden attempts a layup against CMU C Jahari Smith/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartans to play No. 7 Maryland Thursday

January 26, 2021
Breslin Center/Photo Credit: Michigan State Athletic Communications

Several MSU sports impacted by two-week pause at Michigan

January 24, 2021
Suzy Merchant talks to her team inside the huddle/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State women’s game against No. 16 Indiana postponed

January 18, 2021
Joshua Langford defends the point during a conference game/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU guard Joshua Langford tests positive for COVID-19

January 16, 2021
Fans at the Breslin Center get ready for an early season basketball matchup/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State forced to postpone Monday’s game against No. 13 Michigan

January 15, 2021
Breslin Breakdown - 1/14/21 - New Year, New Crew!

Breslin Breakdown – 1/14/21 – New Year, New Crew!

January 14, 2021
Taiyier Parks drives by Maryland F Mimi Collins in the Spartans 93-87 loss/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Four reasons why the Spartans’ fell to Nebraska 68-64

January 10, 2021
2021 NCAA mens basketball tournament to be played entirely in Indiana

2021 NCAA men’s basketball tournament to be played entirely in Indiana

January 4, 2021
Suzy Merchant talks to her team inside the huddle/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU moves into AP rankings at No. 25

December 21, 2020
Alyza Winston attempts a jumper against CMU G Molly Davis/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Bench energy, grit pushes MSU over NIU

December 20, 2020
Rocky Lombardi rushes against Northwestern/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Rocky Lombardi enters transfer portal

December 18, 2020
The Breslin Center / Photo Credit: Michigan State Athletic Communications

COVID-19 testing update on student-athletes, staff

December 18, 2020
Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker. (Photo: MSU Athletic Communications)

Meet the first signees of Michigan State’s 2021 class

December 16, 2020
Mel Tucker watching over practice/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU flips four-star LB Ma’a Gaoteote from USC

December 16, 2020
Shakur Brown warms up against Northwestern/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Shakur Brown declares for 2021 NFL Draft

December 14, 2020
Suzy Merchant gives instructions to her players in the Spartans 81-68 road win over Minnesota/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Surdenik: Four key observations in MSU’s gutsy 86-82 win over Iowa

December 12, 2020
Alyza Winston directs traffic against Ohio State/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU defeats Minnesota 81-68 to remain undefeated

December 10, 2020
Nia Clouden drives in the lane against Detroit Mercy/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Previewing the MSU vs. Minnesota conference opener

December 8, 2020
Tom Izzo leads his team in a post-practice huddle/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Michigan State moves up to No. 4 in the AP Poll

December 7, 2020
Suzy Merchant and the MSU WBB team practice at the Breslin Center/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU G Janai Crooms granted immediate eligibility by the NCAA

December 4, 2020
Nia Clouden attempts a runner in the lane against St. Francis/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU improves to 2-0 after blowing out Detroit Mercy 82-45

December 2, 2020
Suzy Merchant talks to her team inside the huddle/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Keys to an MSU victory over Detroit Mercy

December 2, 2020
Suzy Merchant/(Photo: MSU Athletic Communications)

Michigan State set to open season against St. Francis

November 27, 2020
Courtside Convo – 11/23/2020 – NBA galore!

Courtside Convo – 11/23/2020 – NBA galore!

November 23, 2020
Surdenik: 2020 NBA Draft first round wrap-up

Surdenik: 2020 NBA Draft first round wrap-up

November 19, 2020
Courtside Convo – 11/18/2020 – Who will go at No.1??

Courtside Convo – 11/18/2020 – Who will go at No.1??

November 18, 2020
Jalen Nailor leaps for a grab against Michigan/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

Spartans look inward for more consistency

November 11, 2020
Suzy Merchant/(Photo: MSU Athletic Communications)

Merchant, Spartans add four players to 2021 class

November 11, 2020
McLane Baseball Stadium/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU Hall of Famer Tom Yewcic dies at 88

October 22, 2020
Warning Track - 10/20/2020 - For all the marbles

Warning Track – 10/20/2020 – For all the marbles

October 20, 2020
Warning Track - 10/18/2020 - The Final Countdown

Warning Track – 10/18/2020 – The Final Countdown

October 18, 2020
Michigan State tight ends coach Ted Gilmore/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

After ACL tear, Tyler Hunt is trying out something new

October 13, 2020
Warning Track - 10/12/2020 - Bronx Bomber Blunder

Warning Track – 10/12/2020 – Bronx Bomber Blunder

October 12, 2020
Spartan Weight Room,(Photo: MSU Athletic Communications)

MSU has six student-athletes test positive for COVID-19

October 9, 2020
Michigan State running backs coach William Peagler (Photo: Michigan State Athletic Communications)

RB coach Peagler excited about depth in run game

October 8, 2020
Rocky Lombardi playing video games/Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU QB battle still unsolved with Rutgers looming

October 2, 2020
Warning Track - 10/1/20 - Playoff SZN

Warning Track – 10/1/20 – Playoff SZN

October 1, 2020
Michigan State defensive coordinator Scottie Hazelton. (Photo: Michigan State Athletic Communications)

Hazelton believes redshirt-freshmen can make impact in 2020

October 1, 2020
Courtside Convo - 09/25/2020 - Denver has em right where they want em

Courtside Convo – 09/25/2020 – Denver has ’em right where they want ’em

September 25, 2020
Spartan Stadium (Photo: MSU Athletic Communications)

During latest round of testing, 30 student-athletes and two staff members test positive for COVID-19

September 23, 2020
Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker. (Photo: Michigan State Athletic Communications)

Mel Tucker provides update on players opting back into season

September 18, 2020
Spartan Stadium (Photo: WDBM)

Counting every Michigan State Spartan in the NFL

September 10, 2020
MSU conducts nearly 200 tests for COVID-19 in last week

MSU conducts nearly 200 tests for COVID-19 in last week

September 8, 2020
Photo: Ryan Cole/Impact

Michigan State announces plans for student-athletes’ return to campus on June 15

June 4, 2020
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