Spartans Primary LogoSpartans Alternate LogoSpartans Wordmark LogoSpartans Team MerchCollege Sports Established 1896 Location East Lansing, Michigan College Name Michigan State University Collegiate History 1973 – Present / NCAA Division 1 1907 – 1973 / University Division of the NCAA Conference History 1950 – Present / Big 10 Conference 1907 – 1950 / Indepentent 1888 – 1907 / Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic …