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Fitzgerald Sets Lofty Year 1 Goals for MSU, Starting New Tradition

CHICAGO --- Any sort of talk about "baby steps" for Michigan State is out of the question for the Spartans' new coach. Pat Fitzgerald returned home to Chicago and didn't sell expectations short for how MSU will do in his first year with the program.

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Michigan State Makes Final Eight for Stellar 4-Star Guard

Tom Izzo and Michigan State basketball have sent out several offers to big-time 2027 prospects and have gained some momentum with some recruits. The Spartans have now made a cut list for another top prospect in the class.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 29

Michigan State Football Top 30 Players Countdown: No. 5

Any improvement from Michigan State this year has to start with its offensive line. The Spartans look a lot different up front this year. MSU will have four new starters this year, which is for the best after the team allowed the second-most sacks in the Big Ten last year.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 29

How Michigan State Football Can Shock Big Ten in 2026

For the last four years, the Michigan State Spartans have been at the bottom of the Big Ten. It is an unfamiliar place for a program that once competed for Big Ten Championships with national title aspirations.

Alessio Milivojevic News / EasySportz / July 28

Michigan State May Have the Big Ten’s Most Underrated Quarterback

Despite limited national attention, Milivojevic enters his first full season as the Spartans’ starting quarterback with momentum, proven efficiency, and a skill set that fits today’s college game.

Alessio Milivojevic News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 27

Michigan State Football Top 30 Players Countdown: No. 6

It’s a new era for Michigan State football in many ways. That includes the quarterback position. Alessio Milivojevic is perhaps the first player Pat Fitzgerald worked to retain when the Spartans’ new head coach arrived in East Lansing.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 27

MSU Basketball Makes Cut Lists for Two Stellar Recruits

Michigan State is on the short list of teams still in the running for a few blue-chip recruits. 4-star prospects Jaxson Davis and Jaydn Jenkins both released cutdown lists in their respective recruitments on Saturday.

Jaxon Kohler News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 26

One Michigan State Player Stands to Lose Big From Return

The Spartans have the chance to bolster their roster with the return of Jaxon Kohler, which would be the biggest addition of the off-season, even if it would simply mean Kohler not having to leave the team at the end of the day.

Jaxon Kohler News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 25

Why Potential Roster Return Creates a Dilemma for MSU

The Spartans are going to be waiting for a while to see if Jaxon Kohler will be getting another year of college basketball eligibility, and the possibilities of such a thing keep on growing by the day.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 25

MSU Football: Key Transfer Additions to Watch This Fall

Michigan State football has to get very busy in the transfer portal this offseason. The Spartans brought in 32 players from the transfer portal this winter and spring.

Jaxon Kohler News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 24

This MSU Star Wins Big if Jaxon Kohler Returns

The Spartans are in a wait-and-see mode as Jaxon Kohler could return to college basketball for one more season if the NCAA grants him a fifth year of eligibility, which would be a big boost for MSU.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 24

Michigan State Basketball Expanding 2027 Recruiting Board

Michigan State basketball is beginning to broaden its search for 2027 recruits. The Spartans have recently sent out a few more offers and begun setting their sights on some other prospects.

How Close MSU Is To Competing for Conference Championship

The Big Ten is the largest conference in college football, with 18 teams vying to stand tall in Indianapolis as one of the top teams in the sport. For the past several seasons, a combination of Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan, and Indiana has ruled the division with an iron fist.

Jaxon Kohler News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 22