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Why Bartholomae Can Finally Be MSU's Long-Term AD Answer

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- The common, small-talk quip on Wednesday at the Breslin Center was along the lines of, "Hopefully we aren't at another one of these any time soon." Michigan State has gone through cycle after cycle after cycle with the three most important seats pertaining to athletics.

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Jordan Hall Will Be the Heart of Michigan State’s Defense in 2026

Michigan State enters the 2026 season with a new coaching staff, plenty of new faces and major questions surrounding its defense. But there is one player the Spartans already know they can count on.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 18

MSU WR Bullard Files Injunction vs. NCAA Weeks Before Season

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- A potential significant contributor in Michigan State's offense this year is taking the NCAA to court. According to court records , MSU wide receiver Rodney Bullard Jr.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 18

Carving Path for Michigan State To Reach Bowl Game

The Spartans have a chance to win a bowl game this year, but it will be a rough journey given their tough schedule and the fact that not all of their out-of-conference games are likely wins this year, unlike last season.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 18

Why Fitzgerald, Bartholomae Good Pairing for MSU Football Resurgence

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State has yet another athletic director and football coach duo to break in. The Spartans went in reverse order. Former AD J Batt hired Pat Fitzgerald back in December and then left MSU for Kentucky in June.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 17

Breaking Down New MSU AD Dan Bartholomae's Resume

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State is hoping it has finally found its athletic director who could stick around for the foreseeable future. The school officially announced that Dan Bartholomae would be MSU's new director of athletics on Monday afternoon.

Michigan State to Hire Western Michigan’s Dan Bartholomae as New AD

Michigan State University is hiring Western Michigan University’s athletic director Dan Bartholomae to be its next athletic director. The Michigan State

Michigan State Spartans News / ESPN / August 17

Sources: Michigan State to hire W. Michigan AD

Michigan State is finalizing a deal to hire Western Michigan athletic director Dan Bartholomae as its new AD, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 17

MSU, Guskiewicz Tap WMU's Bartholomae as New AD

Michigan State has its new athletic director. The school and president Kevin Guskiewicz are hiring Western Michigan athletic director Dan Bartholomae to the same position at MSU, sources within the administration has confirmed with Spartan Nation on Monday morning.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 17

One Offensive Player MSU Can't Forget About This Season

The Spartans are in the midst of a hefty rebuild, but that does not mean they are out of contention for a bowl game, given the players they brought in through recruiting and the transfer portal.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 17

Michigan State Football Positional Preview: Running Backs

Running back will be one of Michigan State's biggest strengths this season. The Spartans have at least four running backs who should play regularly, and there are still some other interesting options even further down the depth chart.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 16

3 Key Duos Michigan State Football Will Rely on in 2026

Michigan State has a few duos that will be huge for its level of success this fall. With 62 new players on the team this year, there are a lot of variables at play here.

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.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / August 14

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Watch: Michigan State offense rebuild under Nick Sheridan | Michigan State Football

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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.

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.

UCLA's Nico Iamaleava shares unique perspective on Big Ten-SEC debate

Longtime SEC analyst Paul Finebaum backs Big Ten in top conference debate

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith says SEC powerhouse was his 'dream school'

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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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