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Evaluating MSU's Linebacker Room After Max Bullough Hire

Michigan State's linebackers have a chance to become one of the team's strengths again next fall. The Spartans recently hired former program legend Max Bullough to coach the unit and be the co-defensive coordinator.

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Michigan State Making Progress With Three-Star 2027 OT

It's been a chaotic month for Michigan State football with the firing of former head coach Jonathan Smith, the hiring of new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, and the craziness of Early National Signing Day in between.

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

Spartans Who Pat Fitzgerald Should Utilize More in 2026

The Michigan State Spartans will begin the Pat Fitzgerald era in East Lansing next fall. MSU needed someone to be a leader in its locker room; someone who understands the Spartan culture.

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

Breaking Down MSU's Best Passing Weapons After 2025

The Michigan State Spartans did not have the greatest passing attack last season. MSU dealt with a bit of a quarterback carousel last season, as Aidan

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

Michigan State Basketball Surges Into Top 10 Odds

We are a month and a half into the college basketball season, and Michigan State has already exceeded expectations. What was once a team ranked 22nd in the preseason is now ranked ninth in the country.

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

MSU Head Coaching Job Named Top 10 in Impressive Area

Michigan State football has been on a downward spiral since the 2021 season. What was once a program that finished 11–2, won the Peach Bowl, and featured Kenneth Walker III rushing for more than 1,600 yards and 18 touchdowns en route to the Doak Walker Award, has now cycled through four head coaches in five years.

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

Talking Through Michigan State's Interesting Game vs. Toledo

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Time is running low for ninth-ranked Michigan State to figure out some of the issues it has. The Spartans only have two more non-conference games before it's all Big Ten opponents until the NCAA Tournament.

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

Potential Michigan State Wide Receive Targets in the 2027 Class

New Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald has his work cut out for him as he attempts to rebuild the Spartans into a competitive Big Ten program, and bringing in elite talent in the 2027 class is going to be a key part of that effort.

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

Michigan State QB Signee Named Most Important Freshman

Michigan State football has undergone significant changes this offseason. Jonathan Smith was fired after a disappointing 4–8 season, and Pat Fitzgerald was hired as the Spartans’ new head coach.

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

5 Michigan State Players Who Could See Larger Roles Next Year

December and January will be a period of rapid change for Michigan State. Players currently on the team are deciding whether to transfer, and the Spartans are bound to acquire many new pieces from the portal themselves.

Tom Izzo News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 16

MSU's Izzo Shows Displeasure with Poor Second Half vs. Toledo

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo is always going to find something to be displeased with, and the Spartans gave him plenty of material during the second half on Tuesday night.

Michigan State Spartans News / NBC Sports / December 16

Watch: Toledo vs. No. 9 Michigan State | COLLEGE BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS | 12/16/25

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No. 9 Michigan State goes up big early, emphatically beats Toledo

Jaxon Kohler notched a double-double of 16 points and 13 rebounds and Jeremy Fears Jr. added 15 points and eight assists as No. 9 Michigan State downed Toledo 92-69 on Tuesday night in East Lansing, Mich.

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Spartan Nation Reacts to Up and Down Win Against Toledo

Michigan State was raring up to go headfirst into their match against Toledo, hoping that they would leave their home court with their 10th win of the season.

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Watch: COEN CARR GOES UPSTAIRS

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Watch: Michigan, Purdue, Michigan State among top tier of Big Ten | College Basketball on NBC

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 16

Breaking Down MSU's DB Grades at End of Season

It was a Jekyll and Hyde season for Michigan State’s defensive backs in 2025. MSU struggled to defend the pass throughout the season, a major reason why the Spartans failed to make a bowl game for another season.

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

Michigan State Women Earn Crucial Road Win at DePaul

Michigan State returned to the win column with a dominant 90–46 road victory over DePaul. After falling to Wisconsin last week, the Spartans needed a strong response to avoid slipping out of the rankings.

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

Michigan State, Pat Fitzgerald Offer Several In-State Prospects

Pat Fitzgerald is quickly making progress in building relationships around Michigan. He and Michigan State sent out several offers to in-state prospects on Monday, which shows that he could be making recruiting the state a priority for the Spartans moving forward.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / December 16