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Michigan State Week 3 Availability Report

EAST LANSING --- Michigan State has released its full availability report two hours ahead of its matchup against Youngstown State. See which players have been ruled OUT for the game and which ones are considered QUESTIONABLE.

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Michigan State Gets Shaky Win Over Youngstown State, 41-24

EAST LANSING --- Michigan State was able to improve to 3-0 on the season by picking up a 41-24 victory over Youngstown State, but the Spartans have much to improve on after a game against an inferior FCS opponent.

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

Jordan Vann Updates Michigan State Visit and More

Multiple different schools have started to do their job even better on a day-to-day basis. This includes the Michigan State Spartans, who have landed multiple different prospects in the 2026 class, including flipping multiple guys in the 2026 class.

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3 Most Important Defensive Spartans vs. YSU

The Michigan State Spartans are taking on the Youngstown State Penguins this afternoon, hoping to go to 3-0 on the young season. MSU was 3-0 after a dismantling of Prairie View A&M last season, but things started to fall off the rails after that point.

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

Former Spartans Coach Holds Strong Belief On College Football

Former Michigan State football head coach Mark Dantonio , the all-time winningest head coach in program history, was confident that he would be able to handle all of the changes that have happened to college football since he retired, most notably the transfer portal.

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3 Most Important Offensive Spartans vs. YSU

The Michigan State Spartans have an FCS showdown with the Youngstown State Penguins this afternoon. MSU is a heavy favorite against its opponents from Ohio, and Jonathan Smith’s team should be 3-0 after this matchup.

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

3 Non-MSU Games Fans Should Track This Weekend

Every week when Michigan State is playing, that game is and should be the most important game that Spartan fans keep track of. But after MSU's contest against Youngstown State , the non-conference slate is going to be over and it will be time for Big Ten play.

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

Tristan Comer Drops Thoughts on Spartans Recruiting

The Michigan State Spartans have multiple different commits in the 2026 recruiting class that are among the best in the class at their respective position

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 12

The Promising Start MSU's Malcolm Bell Is off to

The Michigan State Spartans reworked their entire secondary this offseason and have seen major contributions from several transfers. MSU’s secondary played

Aidan Chiles News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 12

Legendary Coach Praises MSU QB Aidan Chiles

Michigan State fans have been excited about what they have seen from quarterback Aidan Chiles and how he has developed. Chiles showed intriguing flashes

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 11

MSU Has Found Its Best Pass-Rusher

The Michigan State Spartans have tried for a long time to find a consistent pass-rusher. The team has not been able to find a defensive end, tackle, or linebacker to get after the quarterback on every snap.

Armorion Smith News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 11

How MSU's Armorion Smith Deals With Being ‘Three Different People'

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Life as a student-athlete is busy. There's practice and other team activities every single day, but there's also classes and homework that need to be done in pursuit of a degree.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 11

Big Areas MSU's Defense Cannot Get Beat

The Michigan State Spartans have had quite the confusing start to the season on the defensive side of the ball. The Spartans started the season with a

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 11

Spartans Commit Fameitau Siale Talks Michigan State Updates

There are many outstanding commits in the 2026 recruiting class for the Michigan State Spartans. This includes one of the more popular names on the defensive line.

MSU CB Malcolm Bell's Journey from Montreal to East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Malcolm Bell is starting to emerge as a top cornerback for Michigan State through two games. He's only allowed 54 total yards so far, according to Pro Football Focus.

Armorion Smith News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 10

MSU'S Armorion Smith on Dealing With Adversity, Being a Starter

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- It's tough to imagine what Michigan State defensive back Armorion Smith has to go through every single day. Not only does he have to manage the tight schedule of a student-athlete at a Power Four football program, but he is also the legal guardian of four of his younger siblings.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 10

Chiles' Expected Progression Vs Youngstown State

Last season, one of the biggest questions was how well Aidan Chiles would perform for the Michigan State Spartans. In 2024, Oregon State coach Johnathan Smith moved over to Michigan State to take over the head coaching job from Mel Tucker.