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Michigan State University Student Radio

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

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

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM
Derrick Mitchell

Derrick Mitchell, Volunteer

Derrick (he/him) is a sports volunteer for Impact 89FM. He is a senior journalism student with a minor in sports journalism. He has covered MSU men’s and women’s basketball, football and baseball. Derrick’s favorite artists are Drake, Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Future and Yeat. His favorite song is Infinite by Eminem.

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MSU graduate kicker Jonathan Kim competes in his last game as a Spartan (East Lansing, Nov. 30, 2024).

Six Michigan State football players were awarded Honors from the Big Ten on Tuesday

Derrick Mitchell, Football Beat Reporter
December 3, 2024
Freshman defensive back Jaylen Thompson (right), sixth-year defensive lineman Quindarius Dunnigan (middle) and redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Alex VanSumeren (left) versus Purdue on Nov. 22, 2024 at Spartan Stadium.

Mitchell: four takeaways from the MSU-Purdue matchup

Derrick Mitchell, Football Beat Reporter
November 23, 2024
MSU QB Aidan Chiles directs offense during the Spartans matchup versus Illinois (Champaign, Ill., Nov. 16 2024)

MSU football falls to Illinois 38-16 in Champaign

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
November 17, 2024
MSU WR Nick Marsh jumps for a pass against Indiana (East Lansing, Nov. 2 2024)

Michigan State heads down to Champaign to take on Illinois

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
November 16, 2024
MSU and No. 1 Kansas tip-off at State Farm Arena for the annual Champions Classic (Atlanta, GA. Nov. 12, 2024)

Michigan State falls to No. 1 Kansas in the Champions Classic

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
November 13, 2024
MSU football team huddle versus Michigan on Oct. 26

MSU football falls to Michigan for third straight year, this time losing 24-17 in Ann Arbor

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assitant
October 27, 2024
Michigan players hoist the Paul Bunyan Trophy after beating MSU 49-0 on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Spartan Stadium.

PREVIEW: MSU football heads into the Big House to take on their rival, the Michigan Wolverines

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
October 26, 2024
NBA is Back!

NBA is Back!

Tim Marshall and Derrick Mitchell
October 24, 2024
Saving Private Bunyan | Season 12 Episode 11 |

Saving Private Bunyan | Season 12 Episode 11 |

Joseph DesVergnes, Oscar Henderson, Tim Marshall, Jacob Maurer, and Derrick Mitchell
October 24, 2024
MSU K Jonathan Kim drills program record six field goals in the Spartans victory over Iowa (East Lansing, Oct. 19 2024).

Kim and Marsh receive Big Ten Awards for their help in MSU football’s 32-20 win over Iowa

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
October 22, 2024
MSU K Jonathan Kim drills program record six field goals in the Spartans victory over Iowa (East Lansing, Oct. 19 2024).

MSU football bounces back against Iowa with a record-breaking performance from Jonathan Kim

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
October 20, 2024
Bowl Game Hope All Come Down to This…. | Season 12 Episode 10 |

Bowl Game Hope All Come Down to This…. | Season 12 Episode 10 |

Joseph DesVergnes, Oscar Henderson, Jacob Maurer, and Derrick Mitchell
October 17, 2024
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham works the offense in Pistons-Suns preseason game hosted at the Breslin Center (Oct. 8, 2024).

“That’s a great experience for us to be a part of.” The Breslin Center was home floor for Pistons-Suns preseason matchup

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
October 9, 2024
MSU football head coach Jonathan Smith talks to the media following 38-10 loss to Oregon (Oct. 4, 2024).

MSU football faced No. 6 Oregon on the road, where the Spartans lost 38-10

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
October 5, 2024
MSU football head coach Jonathan Smith talks postgame after tough 38-7 loss to OSU. (Sept. 28, 2024)

Four things MSU football needs to do to ensure victory versus No. 6 Oregon

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
October 4, 2024
MSU football huddles during matchup versus Ohio State. (Sept. 28, 2024)

MSU football falls to No. 3 Ohio State, losing 38-7

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
September 29, 2024
Ohio State graduate running back Xavier Johnson rushes against MSU on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Ohio Stadium.

After the crushing loss against Boston College, MSU comes home to take on No. 3 Ohio State

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
September 27, 2024
Michigan State mascot, Sparty, takes the field during the Spartans contest versus FAU

MSU football traveled to Chestnut Hill to take on Boston College, resulting in a 23-19 loss

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
September 22, 2024
MSU DB Charles Brantley runs back 100-yard pick six in Spartans victory over Prairie View A&M (Sept. 14, 2024)

Takeaways from Michigan State’s shutout win against Prairie View A&M

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
September 15, 2024
Michigan State mascot, Sparty, takes the field during the Spartans contest versus FAU

Michigan State true freshman Nick Marsh wins multiple awards for performance versus Maryland

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
September 11, 2024
Is MSU back? Jacob’s Insane Bet, and Week 2 Reactions | Season 12 Episode 7 |

Is MSU back? Jacob’s Insane Bet, and Week 2 Reactions | Season 12 Episode 7 |

Joseph DesVergnes, Oscar Henderson, Tim Marshall, Derrick Mitchell, and Jacob Maurer
September 10, 2024
MSU football celebrates post-game on Sept. 7 at Maryland.

Aidan Chiles bounces back and comes up B1G for the Spartans to kick off conference play

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
September 8, 2024
Entering the Brackish Waters | Season 12 Episode 6 |

Entering the Brackish Waters | Season 12 Episode 6 |

Joseph DesVergnes, Derrick Mitchell, and Tim Marshall
September 6, 2024
Michigan State mascot, Sparty, takes the field during the Spartans contest versus FAU

Michigan State football started off their season with a 16-10 victory over Florida Atlantic

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
August 31, 2024
Sparty celebrates with the Spartans after a victory against Nebraska on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Spartan Stadium.

MSU football kicks off the 2024 season against FAU, starting a legacy for Jonathan Smith

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
August 29, 2024
MSU & College Football Deep Dive Part 2 | Season 12 Episode 3 |

MSU & College Football Deep Dive Part 2 | Season 12 Episode 3 |

Oscar Henderson, Joseph DesVergnes, Derrick Mitchell, Tim Marshall, and Jacob Maurer
August 23, 2024
MSU & College Football Deep Dive Part 1 | Season 12 Episode 2 |

MSU & College Football Deep Dive Part 1 | Season 12 Episode 2 |

Oscar Henderson, Joseph DesVergnes, Derrick Mitchell, Jacob Maurer, and Tim Marshall
August 23, 2024
Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith addresses the media during the 2024 Big Ten Media Days.

Michigan State kicks off its Big Ten Media Day in the new Smith era

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
July 24, 2024
MSU Head Coach Jonathan Smith speaks to the media after the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI. (Jack Moreland)

MSU football lands three-star tight end Jayden Savoury

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
June 17, 2024
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Ozan Baris breaks history and becomes the first Spartan to advance to the NCAA Semifinal

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
May 23, 2024
MSU redshirt senior receiver Montorie Foster Jr. (3) catches a pass for a first down during the the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI. (Jack Moreland)

Michigan State football transfer portal update

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
May 17, 2024
MSU first basemen Sam Busch and Brock Vradenburg take fielding practice before the Spartans take on Michigan on April 17, 2022/ Photo Credit: MSU Athletic Communications

MSU baseball takes series win vs Michigan & moves to 7th in the Big Ten conference

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
May 8, 2024
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MSU women’s golf prepares to host NCAA regional at Forest Akers West

Derrick Mitchell, Sports Editorial Assistant
May 5, 2024
MSU sophomore quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) drops back to pass in the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI. (Jack Moreland)

After 15 open practices, MSU football concludes their spring training with the “Spring Showcase”

Derrick Mitchell, Football Beat Reporter
April 20, 2024
MSU's new head football coach Johnathan Smith addresses the media at his introductory press conference on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the Breslin Center.

Michigan State football prepares for ‘Spring Showcase’ with practice scrimmage

Derrick Mitchell, Football Beat Reporter
April 9, 2024
New Year Same Crew

New Year Same Crew

Martin Goleski, Derrick Mitchell, A.J. Evans, and Tim Marshall
January 18, 2024
MSU graduate guard Tyson Walker drives past Baylor guard Jayden Nunn during the Spartans' matchup against Baylor on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Little Caesars Arena.

Tyson Walker’s historic night pushes Michigan State past Oakland

Derrick Mitchell, General Assignment Reporter
December 19, 2023
NBA 2K14, Sleeved Jerseys and KD 7s

NBA 2K14, Sleeved Jerseys and KD 7s

A.J. Evans, Tim Marshall, Derrick Mitchell, and Martin Goleski
November 15, 2023
Courtside Convo – 11/1/23 – Back Like We Never Left

Courtside Convo – 11/1/23 – Back Like We Never Left

A.J. Evans, Derrick Mitchell, Tim Marshall, and Martin Goleski
November 1, 2023
Courtside Convo – 4/29/23 – Fever Dreams

Courtside Convo – 4/29/23 – Fever Dreams

Tim Marshall, Derrick Mitchell, Zach Surdenik, and A.J. Evans
April 29, 2023
Courtside Convo – 4/22/23 – Playoffs, Ejections, and Upsets

Courtside Convo – 4/22/23 – Playoffs, Ejections, and Upsets

A.J. Evans, Derrick Mitchell, and Tim Marshall
April 22, 2023
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