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5 Biggest Transfer Portal Losses for Michigan State So Far

This transfer portal cycle is going to be one of drastic change for the Michigan State football program. Players can officially enter the portal on Friday, but 35 Spartans have already made public their intention to do so .

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Former Starting Michigan State OL to Enter Transfer Portal

One of Michigan State's former full-time starters on the offensive line is going to enter the transfer portal. Right tackle Ashton Lepo , who started all 12 of MSU's games in 2024, announced Thursday afternoon that he would be entering the transfer portal, which officially opens on Friday.

Aidan Chiles News / A to Z Sports / January 1

Three programs are separating themselves for former Michigan State QB Aidan Chiles with the Transfer Portal set to open

With the transfer portal opening up on Friday, the chaos is right on the horizon. The portal has a deep crop of talented quarterbacks this cycle, which is going to make for a lot of rumors, speculation, and movement across college football.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / January 1

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Kur Teng Emerges as Michigan State’s New Wing Weapon

Michigan State basketball is 12–1 on the season and ranked ninth in the country. Entering the year, the Spartans returned just four players who logged significant minutes from last season’s team: Jeremy Fears Jr., Coen Carr, Jaxon Kohler, and Carson Cooper.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 1

Simplifying Michigan State's Portal Chaos from New Year's Eve

So... a lot happened on Wednesday. Not one, not two, not three... and so on... but 13 different Michigan State players announced plans to enter the transfer portal on New Year's Eve.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 1

3 Spartans Michigan State Needs to Step Up

Michigan State enters Big Ten conference play with a 12–1 record and a No. 9 national ranking. After taking a 55–53 lead into halftime against Cornell on a last-second shot by Jeremy Fears, the Spartans made a defensive statement in the second half, clamping down on one of the nation’s best perimeter-shooting teams.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 1

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.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 1

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.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 1

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / December 28