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It's going to be an eventful transfer portal cycle for Michigan State football, as there is likely going to be some whiplash from the Spartans' coaching change that now has Pat Fitzgerald as the program's new head coach.

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Michigan State LB, Special Teams Guy to Enter Transfer Portal

Another Michigan State player has announced that he would be entering the transfer portal. The latest decision has come from linebacker Semaj Bridgeman , according to a report by Rivals/On3.

NFL News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 10

MSU, Pat Fitzgerald to Hire Spartan Legend as Assistant

One Michigan State legend that Spartan fans have been clamoring for is returning to East Lansing. Former MSU linebacker and former Notre Dame linebackers coach Max Bullough is reportedly joining Pat Fitzgerald's first staff at Michigan State, according to a report by SpartanMag .

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 10

Spartans Drop in AP Poll After Tough Wisconsin Loss

On Sunday, Dec 7th, Michigan State Women’s basketball lost its first game of the season on the road against Wisconsin. In their Big Ten opener, Michigan State only led once in the game and lost 78-64.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 10

Young Michigan State DB to Enter Transfer Portal

Michigan State football is losing another depth piece in its secondary to the transfer portal. Sophomore defensive back Justin Denson Jr. announced via On3 on Wednesday that he will be entering the portal after two seasons with MSU.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 10

Why Fitzgerald is Taking His Time With OC Hire

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald is in the process of building his coaching staff. Fitzgerald retained defensive coordinator Joe Rossi a few days ago, a sign that he believes in some of the previous staff's elements.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 10

Walk-On Michigan State Offensive Tackle to Enter Transfer Portal

With the Early National Signing Period for the 2026 class coming to an end, college programs across the country are now turning their attention to the

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 10

Glancing at Michigan State Hockey's Season Entering Winter Break

There probably is not a team on the Michigan State campus with a better shot at a national title than the Spartans' hockey team. MSU is currently 12-4-0 on the year and is 5-3-0 in Big Ten play.

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

Why Spartan DL Should Lead in 2026

It’s roster construction time for Michigan State as the offseason arrives. The Spartans are trying to return to a bowl game for the first time since 2021,

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 10

3 Surprises from Michigan State's Basketball Season So Far

Michigan State's start to the 2025-26 campaign seems to have caught some off guard. The Spartans were ranked 22nd nationally in the AP Poll before the season, had already risen to as high as seventh, and have settled in at No.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 9

The Crucial Goal for MSU DC Rossi After Retention

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald is a fan of what Joe Rossi did as the defensive coordinator on the previous staff, so he retained him for the same role under his staff. Rossi and Fitzgerald know each other from their days in the Big Ten West, and now the two have the chance to work together in East Lansing.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 9

Notable Former Michigan State QB to Enter Transfer Portal Again

One highly notable former Michigan State player is set to begin the search for another new school. According to a report by Anthony Totri of PHNX Sports, former MSU quarterback and current Arizona State starter Sam Leavitt is intending to enter the transfer portal.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 8

Notable MSU Offensive Lineman Entering Transfer Portal

Michigan State is going to lose one of the main pieces to its rotation on the offensive line. Redshirt junior Gavin Broscious' agency, Ethos Sports Group, told multiple media outlets on Monday that he is planning on entering the transfer portal.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 8

Reserve Michigan State Safety Plans to Enter Transfer Portal

Some more Michigan State players are beginning to announce their intentions to enter the transfer portal as they stray further away from the end of the season and closer to the transfer window that begins on Jan.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 8

Comparing Michigan State’s 2026 Class to the Rest of the Big 10

It’s been an eventful few weeks for Michigan State football. The Spartans parted ways with former head coach Jonathan Smith on Nov. 30, just days before the start of the Early National Signing period for the 2026 class. Following Smith’s departure, the Spartans saw a few commits decommit, and others flip their commitments to different schools.

Jaxon Kohler News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 8

Kohler Provides Bright Spot for MSU in Duke Loss

Looking to keep their perfect season alive against Duke, Michigan State needed to have every player at the top of their game. Unfortunately for the Spartans that was not the case, as players like Jeremy Fears Jr.

Aidan Chiles News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 8

The Future of MSU Star Quarterback Aidan Chiles

Michigan State made several significant changes two offseasons ago when Jonathan Smith took over as head coach from Oregon State. That included bringing several Beavers to East Lansing, including his quarterback, Aidan Chiles.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 8

What’s Ahead for Michigan State Basketball

Michigan State basketball has just suffered its first loss of the season with a six-point heartbreaker against the fourth-ranked Duke Blue Devils. In the final few minutes, Michigan State seemed to have run out of gas, with only one field goal made in the final five minutes of the game.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 8

Michigan State Cornerback Plans to Enter Transfer Portal

Michigan State is set to lose some of its depth in its defensive backfield. On Monday morning, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reported that MSU cornerback Jeremiah Hughes will enter the transfer portal.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 8

Why MSU Freshman Jordan Scott Deserves Shot at Starting

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State has a problem at the two-guard spot. Head coach Tom Izzo has flipped between Trey Fort and Kur Teng to start alongside point guard Jeremy Fears Jr.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / December 6

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 6

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Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / December 2

Izzo gives thoughts on supporting Fitzgerald at Michigan State

Tom Izzo gives thoughts on supporting Pat Fitzgerald at Michigan State

Tom Izzo has been with the Michigan State Spartans for a long time. He was hired as the head basketball coach in 1995 and has been a Spartan ever since, as he's carved out a legendary coaching career.

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Michigan State Spartans News / Larry Brown Sports / November 30