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MSU's Fitzgerald Makes Admiration for Success of Dantonio Clear

"Stability" hasn't been synonymous with Michigan State football in some time. There hasn't been stability since Mark Dantonio retired. MSU has only made a bowl game once in the six seasons since and has fired two head coaches.

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Top MSU Target Gideon Gash Picks Big 12 School Over Spartans

Perhaps the best recruit on Michigan State's board is going elsewhere. Four-star Detroit Catholic Central (Mich.) prospect Gideon Gash has verbally committed to Texas Tech.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 6

MSU Football Circling for Two More Potential Commitments

Michigan State football is in a good spot to get some more commitments soon. The Spartans received a pair of RPM predictions from Rivals' Jason Killop on Friday.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 4

Notable Recruits Visiting MSU on Second Official Visit Weekend

The second week of official visits for Michigan State is about to begin. MSU is set to host roughly a dozen prospects again (though there is always a chance for some late additions to the docket).

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 4

MSU's Ethan Taylor Impressing at AmeriCup with Team USA

Michigan State's big incoming center looks pretty Big Ten-ready. The eyes of the Spartans are on Leon, Mexico, where Team USA is competing in the FIBA U18 AmeriCup.

Jeremy Fears News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 4

Why MSU's Backcourt of Fears, Medlock Can Become Elite

Michigan State has a pair of point guards who can both be standouts this coming season. The best news of the offseason for the Spartans was that Jeremy Fears Jr.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 4

What's Holding MSU Back From Higher Preseason Ranking

Expectations for Michigan State are quite high next season. The Spartans haven't had much preseason hype in each of the last two seasons. They've entered the last two seasons unranked and at No.

Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / June 3

Pat Fitzgerald, Michigan State pick up important recruiting win over Big Ten foes

Pat Fitzgerald has a ton of work ahead of him as the new head coach of the Michigan State Spartans.

Dabo Swinney, Clemson land trio of elite recruits

Weekend visit leads to Georgia landing four-star LB Joakim Gouda

Four-star RB Kingston Miles commits to Auburn over Alabama, Missouri

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College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 3

MSU Football Gets Commitment from Illinois LB Brady Off Visit

Michigan State football is gathering some real momentum on the trail. The Spartans landed a commitment from three-star Central Catholic (Ill.) linebacker Matthew Brady on Wednesday morning.

MSU Gets Complex News in Recruitment of 4-Star Offensive Lineman

One of the top offensive line recruits Michigan State is in pursuit of is down to five schools. 4-star Tri-Village (Ohio) prospect Dominic Black released the final five programs he's considering on Monday.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 2

MSU Hockey Expected To Pursue Potential Future No. 1 Pick

Michigan State is set to be one of the teams in the race for a mammoth recruit. The junior season just wrapped up in the Memorial Cup for defenseman Landon DuPont.

Rustin Young News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 2

Why Retaining Rustin Young Was Underrated Move for MSU

Depth at offensive tackle is one of the strengths for Michigan State. The Spartans will have UConn transfer Ben Murawski on the left side and either Conner Moore or Rakeem Johnson on the right side.

Carson Cooper News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 2

Why Anton Bonke Can Fit Cooper Role Well for MSU

Tom Izzo definitely wanted one more season of Carson Cooper. Michigan State's head coach said this past season that he regretted not redshirting Cooper when he was a freshman.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 1

MSU Showing Interest in Division II Portal D-Lineman

Michigan State football still seems to be searching for some late help on the defensive line from the transfer portal. The Spartans will be hosting Division II Harding transfer Aidan Boehle for a visit on Tuesday, June 2; he announced on Twitter/X .

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 1

Why Isaac Smith Interesting Part of Next MSU Defense

Getting to the quarterback more often is one of the big goals for Michigan State football in 2026. MSU averaged just 1.83 sacks per game last fall. That was 14th in the Big Ten and 86th in the FBS.

Jeremy Fears News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 1

MSU's Fears, Carr Ranked High on College Hoops Returners List

Michigan State has a pair of stars coming back next season. All-American point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. will be back. So will the all-world athleticism of Coen Car r.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 31

Incoming MSU WR Gash Suffers Injury at State T&F Meet

One of Michigan State's most promising young players suffered a bit of a setback on Saturday. Incoming wide receiver Samson Gash is still finishing up his time at Detroit Catholic Central on the track and field team.

Jeremy Fears News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 31

Why Fears' Three-Point Shot Will Improve for MSU Next Season

The margin between the NBA and at least one more year in college might have been pretty thin for Jeremy Fears Jr. Michigan State's star point guard made just 32.1% of his threes last season.

Brandon Tullis News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 30

Where MSU's Tullis Stands Within Packed Running Back Room

The distribution of the carries for Michigan State is going to be very interesting this fall. MSU and position coach Devon Spalding pretty much completely overhauled its running back room this offseason.

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

MSU Football Adds Two 4-Star Recruits Late to Visit Slate

Michigan State football has made a few late big additions to this weekend's slate of official visitors. According to different reports, the Spartans will host Massillon Washington (Ohio) athlete Deontay Malone , as well as Detroit Catholic Central (Mich.) athlete Gideon Gash this weekend.