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MSU's Starting Kicker Announces Plans to Enter Transfer Portal

Michigan State football is going to have somebody else kicking for it next season. MSU's starting kicker, Martin Connington , announced Tuesday afternoon that he plans to enter the transfer portal with three seasons of eligibility remaining.

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Pat Fitzgerald Hire Brings Cautious Optimism to Michigan State

Michigan State football is entering a new era with former Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald taking over as the program’s next head coach. After the previous regime failed to meet expectations, new athletic director J Batt made the decision to move on from Jonathan Smith and reset the direction of the program.

Nick Sheridan News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 30

Why Michigan State Could Enter Mix for Top 2027 QB

In his first month as Michigan State's new head coach, Pat Fitzgerald has accomplished a lot. One of his primary goals was to build a strong staff, and

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 30

MSU Hockey Defeats Michigan Tech to Seal Back-to-Back GLI Titles

The Spartans haven't achieved this in a long time. No. 3 Michigan State hockey pushed aside Michigan Tech, 4-1, in the championship game of the Great Lakes Invitational on Monday night.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 29

Michigan State Football Takes RBs Coach from Big Ten Rival

Michigan State has filled one of its final major vacancies. A source has confirmed that MSU and Pat Fitzgerald are hiring Devon Spalding to be the Spartans' new running backs coach.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / December 29

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College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 29

Potential Transfer Portal Tight End Targets For MSU

Michigan State’s tight end room has taken a significant hit this offseason. Not only are the Spartans expected to lose Jack Velling to the NFL, but Michael Masunas also will not play for MSU next season.

Michael Masunas News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 29

Why TE Michael Masunas is One of MSU's Biggest Portal Losses Yet

The transfer portal giveth, and the transfer portal taketh away. Michigan State football suffered one of its biggest losses of the cycle on Saturday when tight end Michael Masunas announced that he would be transferring away from the school he spent four years at.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 29

Preview: MSU Basketball Game vs. Cornell

Ninth-ranked Michigan State basketball is returning from its winter break with a non-conference game against Cornell. The Spartans enter 11-1 and will want to use this game to gather momentum headed into the full Big Ten schedule, while the Big Red seek to pull off a huge upset.

Nick Marsh News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 28

Potential Transfer Portal Wide Receiver Targets For MSU

Earlier this month, Michigan State received the unfortunate news that star wide receiver Nick Marsh would be leaving the program and entering the transfer portal.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 27

Starting MSU Tight End Planning to Enter Transfer Portal

Michigan State's tight end room suffered a big loss on Saturday evening. Michael Masunas , who could have been the Spartans' leading returning tight end next season, is reportedly planning on entering the transfer portal.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 27

MSU Hockey Returning to Action for Great Lakes Invitational

Michigan State hockey is nearing game action for the first time in just over three weeks. The third-ranked Spartans are participating in the annual Great Lakes Invitational on Sunday and Monday.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 28

Pat Fitzgerald's MSU tenure off to rocky start with concerning hire

Pat Fitzgerald's Michigan State tenure off to rocky start with concerning hire

Michigan State Spartans head coach Pat Fitzgerald isn't silencing any doubters with his uninspiring recent hire.

Kyle Whittingham seems like slam dunk hire for Michigan

Whittingham makes strong statement as new Michigan era begins

Interesting detail emerges about Whittingham's Michigan contract

Michigan interim coach Biff Poggi crushes prior leadership

Michigan had prior concerns about Sherrone Moore’s social media activity

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 27

Cornerback Emerging as MSU Transfer Portal Need

The secondary is going to look fairly different for Michigan State next season. Both of MSU's starting corners last year were one-year additions from the transfer portal: Malcolm Bell and Joshua Eaton .

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 27

Michigan State Trending for In-State Recruit After Crystal Ball

New Michigan State football head coach Pat Fitzgerald has made significant progress in filling out his coaching staff, blending continuity with experience from elite programs.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 27

Four-Star Michigan State Target Speaks on Pat Fitzgerald

Since arriving in East Lansing and taking over as Michigan State's head coach, Pat Fitzgerald has already made several moves to improve the program, including hiring his staff and extending offers to recruits.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 25

Elite 2028 Quarterback Expresses Interest in Michigan State

While Michigan State and new head coach Pat Fitzgerald's primary recruiting focus is the upcoming transfer portal period in January and the 2027 recruiting

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 24

Why Jayden Savoury's Role Will Increase for Spartans

Michigan State is looking closely at its tight ends as a new coaching staff takes over. Pat Fitzgerald is expected to bring on Nick Sheridan as his offensive coordinator.

Tom Izzo News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 24

Tom Izzo Drops Blunt Review Following Oakland Game

Michigan State improved to 11–1 on the season after a hard-fought 79–70 win over Oakland at Little Caesars Arena. With wins over top-25 opponents Arkansas, Kentucky, and North Carolina, the Spartans now sit ninth in the national rankings after opening the season ranked No.

Max Bullough News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 24