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On YouTubeMichigan State Spartans News / Athlon Sports / December 1
College Football Coach Reportedly Accepts Big Ten Job
The Michigan State Spartans parted ways with coach Jonathan Smith on Sunday. Smith was in East Lansing for the past two seasons after taking the job, coming from Oregon State.
Michigan State Spartans News / ESPN / December 1
Michigan State WR Marsh to enter transfer portal 
Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, his agent Allante Gardner of VaynerSports told ESPN on Monday.
Michigan State Spartans News / ESPN / December 1
Sources: Spartans hire Fitzgerald on 5-year deal
Former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald has signed a five-year contract to become the next head football coach at Michigan State, sources told ESPN.
Tom Izzo News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 1
MSU's Izzo Gives Thoughts on Smith Firing, Upcoming Game vs. Iowa
EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo gave his thoughts on the school's Sunday firing of head football coach Jonathan Smith for the first time on Monday afternoon.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 1
Grade Revealed for Michigan State’s New Head Coach Hire
After firing head coach Jonathan Smith at 2:30 PM EST, Michigan State Football has hired its new head coach just hours later. Former Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald will be the new head coach of Michigan State.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 1
MSU Hoops Rises Again in Latest College Basketball Rankings
Just keep winning, and you'll be rewarded. Michigan State basketball has begun the season 7-0 with three wins over ranked opponents already, the latest being a 16-point win over then-No.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 1
What Smith Firing Means for Current MSU Players
Michigan State made the decision to fire Jonathan Smith after two seasons on Sunday afternoon. Smith never got the program off the ground, going just 9-15 through two seasons and winning only one conference game in 2025.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 1
Analyzing MSU's J Batt's Quiet Movement in Hiring Fitzgerald
All was quiet from the Michigan State athletic department for several weeks. Speculation swirled on whether Jonathan Smith would get fired or return for a third season.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 1
The Pros and Cons of MSU Hiring Pat Fitzgerald
After firing Jonathan Smith, Michigan State is looking for its next head coach. According to 247Sports.com reporters Matt Zenitz, Corey Robinson, and
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 1
Social Media Reacts To MSU Firing Jonathan Smith
Michigan State was able to pull off its first and only Big Ten win against Maryland at Ford Field, and such success usually would have been met with praise by both MSU and its fans.
Alessio Milivojevic News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 1
Retaining Milivojevic Early Must for Fitzgerald at Michigan State
The differences in the 2026 roster and the 2025 roster at Michigan State will probably be difficult to understate. Jonathan Smith is out, and Pat Fitzgerald is now in as the head coach of the Spartans.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 1
Why Pat Fitzgerald is a High-Risk, High-Reward Hire for MSU
Michigan State has to get this coaching hire correct. The Spartans have been below mediocre ever since Mark Dantonio's retirement, excluding the 11-win 2021 season.
Michigan State Spartans News / College Football Talk / November 30
Reports: Michigan State is planning to hire Pat Fitzgerald after Jonathan Smith is fired
Michigan State plans to hire former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald to lead its football program, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Michigan State Spartans News / Total Apex Sports / November 30
Pat Fitzgerald Hired As Next Head Coach Of Michigan State
In a move that has the college football world buzzing, Michigan State appears ready to roll the dice on a redemption story. Sources close to the program have indicated that former Northwestern Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald is the primary target to take over the Spartans, with a deal expected to be finalized soon.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 30
Breaking Down what Pat Fitzgerald Hire Means for MSU Football
Michigan State athletic director J Batt made a "surgical" decision on Sunday by firing head coach Jonathan Smith and starting the process to hire Pat Fitzgerald .
Makhi Frazier News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 30
Top Michigan State RB Announces Plans to Enter Transfer Portal
The craziness of the offseason for Michigan State football has only begun. Starting running back Makhi Frazier announced that he is planning to enter the transfer portal on Sunday.
Michigan State Spartans News / College Football Talk / November 30
Michigan State fires Jonathan Smith after less than two years
Michigan State has fired football coach Jonathan Smith less than two years after he was hired.
Michigan State Spartans News / ESPN / November 30
Michigan State fires Jonathan Smith: Top candidates, transfers, recruits
After only two years, MSU has cut ties with Smith, creating another Big Ten job opening.
Michigan State Spartans News / Larry Brown Sports / November 30
Michigan State makes major decision on Jonathan Smith
The Michigan State Spartans are the latest college football team to make a coaching change.
Michigan State to fire HC Jonathan Smith with potential replacement already in mind
A disappointing season for the Michigan State Spartans is reportedly leading to a coaching change.
Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / November 28
Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / November 27
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 27
Big runs help No. 11 Michigan State knock off No. 16 North Carolina
Jeremy Fears Jr. poured in 15 of his 19 points in the second half and Carson Cooper racked up 14 points as No. 11 Michigan State used a key 9-0 run down the stretch to win 74-58.
Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / November 25
Michigan State HC Jonathan Smith not thinking about his future in East Lansing
Michigan State Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith is absolutely in the hot seat in East Lansing. Yes, he's only in his second season with the Spartans, but his team is 3-8 and they're riding an eight-game losing streak.
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