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Why Michigan State Should Explore an EDGE in the Transfer Portal

As the 2025 college football season winds down, coaching staffs across the country are shifting their focus toward the upcoming January transfer portal window and preparing for the chaos that comes with it.

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Where Michigan State Begins New Year in Big Ten Rankings

Michigan State basketball is off to a strong start this season. After opening the year ranked 22nd in the preseason AP Poll, the Spartans have climbed to No.

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5 Defining Moments for Michigan State Athletics in 2025

It's been an interesting 365 days in East Lansing. With 2026 now here, let's kick it off by looking back on the year just left behind. In no particular order, here are the five defining moments for Michigan State athletics.

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MSU to Lose Young, Key Components of Defense to Transfer Portal

The final day of 2025 has ended up being the final day of being a Spartan for some. Before dinnertime, 10 different names had been added to the list of Michigan State players who are planning to enter the transfer portal on Dec.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 31

Two More Experienced MSU Players to Enter Transfer Portal

Transfer portal season is set to be a wild one for Michigan State. Two more experienced players are reportedly set to leave the program and seek new homes.

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Michigan State Basketball Draws Nation’s Biggest Audience

Michigan State basketball has been playing like a top-10 team in college basketball. After defeating Cornell, the Spartans improved to 12–1 on the season and will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska, to open Big Ten conference play.

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One Portal RB Michigan State Could Target After Spalding Hire

Running back is a position of need for Michigan State in the transfer portal. Spartan Nation reported that MSU would be hiring Devon Spalding as the team's running backs coach on Monday night.

Coen Carr News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 31

MSU’s Carr Reflects on Non-Conference Schedule, Ready for Big Ten

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- The real grind of college basketball season has now arrived for Michigan State. There are no more "cupcake" games anymore. Big Ten play is now here, and chances to breathe and relax don't really exist anymore.

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

MSU's Jeremy Fears Jr. Talks Defensive Struggles vs. Cornell

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Monday night's game featured offense, offense, and then... more offense. No. 9 Michigan State got by relatively comfortably against Cornell, 114-97 , but the Spartans are certainly not accustomed to allowing so many points.

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

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.

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

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.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / December 28