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MSU Special Teams Hire Could Pay Recruiting Dividends

New Michigan State football head coach Pat Fitzgerald continues to round out his staff for the 2026 season, and his most recent hire may be the most surprising yet.

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How Michigan State Can Become a CFP Contender

Michigan State is sitting at home watching the College Football Playoff, and the Spartans have done so for the last ten seasons. Spartan fans got a taste of big-time football a decade ago, but MSU has not reached those heights since.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 20

Michigan State, Fitzgerald Offer In-State Four-Star EDGE Prospect

Pat Fitzgerald is already getting to work on the recruiting trail. Michigan State's new head coach has already shown some focus on top players from the state of Michigan, and Fitzgerald has now extended another in-state prospect.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 20

How Divine Ugochukwu Can Get Back On Breakout Pace

Michigan State has been up and down in their play this season, having great halves followed by disastrous play, and consistency is needed in East Lansing.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 20

Evaluating MSU's New GM Bryan Gasser and His Recruiting Background

Since taking over as Michigan State's head coach at the start of December, Pat Fitzgerald has been slowly but surely building his staff. While several roles still need to be filled, the Spartans addressed one of the most significant holes on their staff on Thursday night by hiring Bryan Gasser from Toledo as the program's new general manager.

Alessio Milivojevic News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 19

How Michigan State Can Help Alessio Milivojevic

Michigan State is moving forward with Alessio Milivojevic as its starting quarterback. Aidan Chiles , who started the last two seasons before suffering an injury and paving the way for Milivojevic, entered the transfer portal earlier in the week.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 19

How Michigan State Basketball Can Improve to 11-1

Michigan State improved to 10–1 on the season with a dominant win over Toledo. The Spartans started fast, jumping out to a 22–6 lead within the first five minutes of the opening half and never looked back, maintaining control for the remainder of the game.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 19

Potential Michigan State Running Back Targets in the 2027 Class

As the 2026 recruiting cycle winds down, new Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald and his staff are shifting their focus toward future classes. The Spartans have plenty of needs to address across their roster in the 2027 cycle, with the running back position being one of their top priorities.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 19

MSU Football Formally Announces Multiple New Hirings

The first spots of Pat Fitzgerald's staff at Michigan State have now officially been filled. On Thursday, MSU formally announced that the Spartans had hired Max Bullough to be the team's co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach and Joel Welsh to be the program's new head strength and conditioning coach.

Jeremy Fears News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 18

One Area MSU PG Fears Jr Must Improve

Michigan State heads to Little Caesars Arena in Detroit to take on the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in search of its 11th win of the season. The Spartans have never lost to Oakland in 22 games, and they aren’t looking to make Saturday the first time in the loss column.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 18

Denham Wojcik's Statistical Response To Public Scrutiny

Michigan State has achieved double-digit wins this season, with a record of 10-1, by defeating Toledo in an overall dominant victory. The Spartans started strong against the Rockets and were able to hold out till the end of the game to win 92-69.

Max Bullough News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 18

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.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 18

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.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 16

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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