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College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 15

4 MSU Football Players Who Could Emerge As Stars After Camp

The Michigan State Spartans are getting their first look at the roster as fall camp has ramped up in East Lansing. After four years of losing records, change could finally be on the horizon this fall.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 15

3 Intriguing Games To Watch on 2026 MSU Football Schedule

Only a few weeks remain until the Michigan State Spartans' fall camp is complete and the preparation for the regular-season opener begins. First-year head coach Pat Fitzgerald has spent the offseason shaping his program in line with his vision and establishing a hard-nosed culture that could lead to impressive victories.

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Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 13

Updating Projected Week 1 Starters for Michigan State Defense

There are reasons to believe that Michigan State's defense can take a step forward this year in Year 1 under Pat Fitzgerald and Year 3 under Joe Rossi as defensive coordinator.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 13

Why To Buy Hype on MSU's Emerging Tight End Group

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State's group of tight ends will be a big X-factor for the Spartans' offense. Starter Jack Velling and often-used TE2 Michael Masunas from last season both left -- Velling to eligibility/NFL and Masunas to the portal and Texas.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 12

4 Crucial Players To Boost Michigan State's Offense

The Spartans are searching for a bowl game this year, which will require all aspects of their team to level up in proportion to the goal, but more than anything, their offense needs to take a massive leap to keep up with the powerhouses of the Big Ten.

Michigan State Spartans News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 11

Pete Thamel Names Former Big Ten Powerhouse That's Behind Right Now

The Michigan State Spartans were once one of the premier programs in the Big Ten under head coach Mark Dantonio. From 2010 to 2017, the team rattled off six double-digit-win seasons and a College Football Playoff appearance.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 11

MSU Hoops Sets Two More Non-Con Games, One vs. Former B1G Coach

Michigan State basketball has officially set up another pair of non-conference games on its 2026-27 schedule. The team announced via social media on Tuesday that the Spartans would be taking on Quinnipiac on Monday, Nov.

Alessio Milivojevic News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 11

Two Games Where MSU's Milivojevic Can Prove Himself

The Spartans were set to face a major question mark at quarterback this year with Aidan Chiles' leaving the team. Then they found their guy when Chiles got injured, and Alessio Milivojevic performed well in the time he was given.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 11

Why MSU's Fitzgerald Among Most Interesting Coaches in College Football

Hiring a coach with 17 years of Big Ten head coaching experience normally wouldn't be considered all that experimental, but that's definitely a way to describe Michigan State's decision to hire Pat Fitzgerald.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 9

5 Michigan State Transfers Who May Fall Short of Expectations

Michigan State brought in 32 new players from the transfer portal alone this offseason. Not all of them will work out. The Spartans are going to ask a lot out of roughly half of those transfers, who should step into starting roles right away.

Nikai Martinez News / EasySportz / August 6

Nikai Martinez Sends Clear Message on Michigan State’s Standard: 'We Don’t Want to be Mediocre'

Quote first reported by Emmett Matasovsky of Spartan Shadows. Michigan State football is entering the 2026 season with a new standard, and veteran defensive back Nikai Martinez made that crystal clear during fall camp.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 5

Michigan State Football Top 30 Players Countdown: No. 1

Michigan State’s best player from last season is back for another year. The Spartans and new head coach Pat Fitzgerald were able to retain linebacker Jordan Hall this offseason.

Michigan State Spartans News / EasySportz / August 4

Pat Fitzgerald Wants to Bring Physicality Back to Michigan State

For nearly two decades at Northwestern, Pat Fitzgerald built his identity around toughness. His teams rarely overwhelmed opponents with elite recruiting classes or overwhelming athleticism, but they consistently played disciplined, physical football that reflected their head coach’s personality.

Pat Fitzgerald News / Yardbarker / July 29

Pat Fitzgerald setting Michigan State up to play chippy brand of football

A football team always takes on the personality of its head coach, and that means the Michigan State Spartans are going to be feisty under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald.

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Alessio Milivojevic News / EasySportz / July 28

Michigan State May Have the Big Ten’s Most Underrated Quarterback

Despite limited national attention, Milivojevic enters his first full season as the Spartans’ starting quarterback with momentum, proven efficiency, and a skill set that fits today’s college game.

Tom Izzo News / Yardbarker / July 7

Tom Izzo issues official statement on Michigan State's president returning

What a difference a month makes.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / June 22

What Dusty May leaving Michigan means for Tom Izzo, Michigan State

Monday was anything but a slow news day for college basketball. Early in the day, news broke that University of Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May will become the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania, Adam Schefter and Pete Thamel.

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