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Running Back Set to Return to Spartans in 2026

The Michigan State football staff has been busy adding to its roster and retaining some of the players left over from Jonathan Smith's tenure over the last few weeks.

Alessio Milivojevic News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 17

MSU's Milivojevic Taking Active Role in Spartan Recruiting

Michigan State's starting quarterback is beginning to establish himself as one of the team's leaders off the field. Alessio Milivojevic performed well across four starts at the end of the 2025 season, enough so that new head coach Pat Fitzgerald has structured things so that Milivojevic can become the full-time starter next fall.

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

3 Spartans Who Need to Step Up for West Coast Win

After a big home win against Indiana, Michigan State basketball now begins its West Coast road trip with a matchup in Seattle, Washington, against the Huskies.

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

MSU Re-Offers Elite 2027 Defensive Lineman

Michigan State and new head coach Pat Fitzgerald are fresh off putting together one of the nation's top transfer portal classes. As the portal winds down,

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

Fitzgerald Likens MSU Program to 'Sleeping Giant' in Speech

Pat Fitzgerald doesn't seem to think there is much of a ceiling on his Michigan State program. The Spartans' new head coach spoke at a convention for high school coaches from the state of Michigan on Thursday night in Battle Creek.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / January 16

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Michigan State Loses Speedy Wide Receiver to Transfer Portal

Michigan State is losing a member of its wide receiving corps to the transfer portal. Friday is the final day of the 15-day window to enter the transfer portal.

Max Bullough News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 16

MSU's Bullough Delivers Fiery Speech During Team Meeting

A new era of Michigan State football is truly underway. Pat Fitzgerald has gotten the majority of his transfer portal class together, and plenty are enrolled and on campus already.

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

Why MSU Staff Visited Powerhouse Illinois High School

Since taking over as Michigan State’s head coach at the start of December, most of Pat Fitzgerald’s energy has gone toward building his staff and navigating the 2026 college football transfer portal window.

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

Spartans on 7 NFL Teams Still Alive for Super Bowl Title

Michigan State has a strong track record of producing competitive and successful NFL players. Many of those currently in the league made the playoffs this season, but some have been eliminated.

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

Former MSU DB Denson Transferring to Big Ten Program

Another notable former Michigan State player is staying in the Big Ten. Outgoing MSU defensive back Justin Denson Jr. is headed to Purdue, he officially announced on his Twitter/X page on Thursday afternoon.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 16

MSU Women Beat Nebraska in Final Seconds of Ranked Matchup

Michigan State women's basketball picked up a huge victory on Thursday that came down to the final buzzer. The 15th-ranked Spartans played host to No. 24 Nebraska.

Jeremy Fears News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 16

How Fears Setting Tone as MSU Leaves for West Coast Trip

After a big home win against Indiana, Michigan State basketball will begin its West Coast road trip in Seattle, Washington, where the Spartans will take on the Washington Huskies.

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Michigan State Spartans News / Athlon Sports / January 15

Pat Fitzgerald, Michigan State Predicted to Land 1,000 Yard WR in College Football Transfer Portal

The transfer portal provides teams and coaches a new way to develop their programs into championship contenders. This has been beneficial for many teams, but it is especially important for those welcoming a new head coach.

Tom Izzo News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 15

MSU's Tom Izzo has Hilarious Hot-Mic Moment vs. Indiana

Tom Izzo isn't exactly known for using a lighter touch for his coaching style. Just before a commercial break during No. 12 Michigan State's game against Indiana on Tuesday night, the Peacock-exclusive broadcast seemed to forget to mute the boom mic that was hovering above the Spartans' huddle.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 15

How Spartans Face Familiar Challenges on West Coast Trip

When the Big Ten Conference expanded to the West Coast, many of its incumbent teams, primarily located in the Eastern and Central time zones, knew there would be challenges coming their way.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 15

New MSU WR Fredrick Moore Takes Shot at Michigan

The rivalry between Michigan State and Michigan is never dormant. That makes transfers between the two schools interesting. MSU picked up one former Wolverine from the portal this offseason, landing wide receiver Fredrick Moore on Jan.

Preview: MSU Hockey's Massive Series vs. Wisconsin

Michigan State hockey is heading into a gotta-have-it type of series over the next two days against Wisconsin. The Spartans just had to accept a series split with Ohio State last weekend, and the path for them to three-peat as Big Ten regular season champions is beginning to narrow.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 15

Why Top College Football Analyst Praised Pat Fitzgerald

Since becoming the new head coach of the Michigan State football program, Pat Fitzgerald has received mixed reviews regarding his fit in East Lansing. Bill Connelly of ESPN ranked every coaching hire from the most recent college football hiring cycle and placed Fitzgerald last at No.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 15

3 Stats Identify MSU's Defensive Dominance over Big Ten

One of the biggest factors of Michigan State's 15-2 start to the season, including a 5-1 mark during conference play, has been its defense. When purely concentrating on those six Big Ten games, the Spartans have boasted the best defense in the conference by a wide margin.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 15

Michigan State Has 2 Potential Targets in 2027 Class

As the 2026 college football transfer portal window winds down, Michigan State and head coach Pat Fitzgerald are shifting their focus towards the high school recruiting trail.