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Michigan State Football in a Period of Self-Reflection

From the Mel Tucker tumult to the frustrating following years of Jonathan Smith, MSU has not been able to find its footing as a program. The Spartans have needed someone to come in and be a stabilizing presence. They thought Smith would be that, but the situation he inherited was too much for him to clean up.

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Fitzgerald’s Staff Starts Taking Shape at Michigan State

Pat Fitzgerald has added another name to his Michigan State coaching staff, hiring Joel Welsh as the program’s new strength and conditioning coach. According to Justin Thind of 247Sports, Welsh returns to the Big Ten after spending the past seven seasons at Central Michigan.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 14

Prominent SEC Team Offers Four-Star MSU Commit Samson Gash

One of the biggest storylines coming out of Early National Signing Day for Michigan State was that Samson Gash, a four-star wide receiver commit, didn’t

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 14

Former Spartan Draymond Green Praises Tom Izzo's Character And Resilience

Michigan State has reached a record of 9-1 on the season after a riveting rivalry game against Penn State, in which both teams fought hard and kept it close to the very end.

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Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 13

Players in the Transfer Portal Michigan State Should Pursue

Pat Fitzgerald and the Michigan State Spartans can begin evaluating the roster and building it for the 2026 season. Fitzgerald has been on the job for two weeks, and the team is already starting to take shape.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 13

Why Michigan State’s OC Job Is So Attractive

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald is in the process of finding an offensive coordinator to call plays for his team in 2026. Fitzgerald knows how important this hire is, and with his 2026 recruiting class all but secured, he doesn’t have to scramble to find a coach to keep that class together.

Tom Izzo News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 13

Izzo Pay Raise Signals Michigan State’s NIL Direction

Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo has received a $1 million raise as part of his five-year contract. With the increase, Izzo is now the highest-paid head coach in the Big Ten, earning $7.2 million annually.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 13

MSU's Former Starting Long Snapper Plans to Enter Transfer Portal

A former starter for Michigan State's units on special teams is heading elsewhere. Long snapper Kaden Schickel posted on X Friday that he is planning to enter the transfer portal with one year of eligibility remaining.

Jeremy Fears News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 13

Why MSU's Fears Jr. Will Bounce Back Offensively vs. PSU

Michigan State point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. was under scrutiny after a poor offensive performance against the Duke Blue Devils last week. The Spartans lost by six points, and Fears missed every shot he took from the field.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 13

MSU Insider Explains How Spartans Pulled Off Pat Fitzgerald Hiring

Amidst many coaching changes and issues in college football, Michigan State was still able to pull off an amazing hire when they found Pat Fitzgerald available and signed him to the team.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 13

Preview: Michigan State's Road Test at Penn State

Michigan State is now set to play its first true road game of the year. The ninth-ranked Spartans (8-1 overall, 1-0 Big Ten) are taking on Penn State (8-2, 0-1) and are looking to bounce back from last Saturday's loss against Duke .

Former 2026 Michigan State Target Decommits From Iowa State

While the vast majority of the 2026 recruiting class have committed to and signed with programs following last week’s Early National Signing Period, a

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 12

The Position Group MSU Must Incorporate More in 2026

Michigan State needs to improve on the offensive side of the football next season. Pat Fitzgerald is still working on an offensive coordinator hire, taking his time to nail what could be the most important hire of his Spartan tenure.

Michigan State Spartans News / SwimSwam / December 12

Michigan State Receives $401 Million Commitment from an Alum; Most Will Go to Athletics

By Braden Keith on SwimSwam Greg Williams, CEO of the insurance firm Acrisure, has announced a $401 million financial commitment Michigan State University athletics.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 12

Michigan State Freshmen Making Early Impact on the Season

Michigan State basketball is off to a strong start, opening the season 8–1 through its first nine games. While upperclassmen such as Jeremy Fears, Coen Carr, Jaxon Kohler, and Carson Cooper often receive most of the attention, the freshmen have made it clear that they can also play high-level basketball.

Tom Izzo News / ESPN / December 12

MSU's Izzo gets raise, is highest-paid in Big Ten

Michigan State's Tom Izzo is getting a $1 million raise in his 5-year contract that automatically renews annually, a boost that makes him the highest-paid coach in the Big Ten with a salary of about $7.2 million.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 12

Backup Michigan State Pass Rusher Plans to Enter Transfer Portal

Another depth piece for Michigan State football is reportedly going to enter the transfer portal. The latest addition to the portal is redshirt junior Tyler Gillison , who was in his second season with the Spartans.

Jaxon Kohler News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 12

MSU's Kohler Thinks Team is More Dangerous After Duke Loss

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Senior forward Jaxon Kohler likened Michigan State to a "wounded animal" on Thursday because of its loss against then-No. 4 Duke last Saturday.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 12

5 Toughest Players to Replace for Michigan State Football

Lots of roster shuffling is going to happen in the next couple of weeks and months. Michigan State is under new management after a 4-8 season, and that means recently hired Pat Fitzgerald is going to have to make some moves in the transfer portal in order to get the Spartans back to a bowl game next year.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 12

Experienced Michigan State LB to Enter Transfer Portal

Michigan State is set to lose one of its most experienced players to the transfer portal. Linebacker Darius Snow is planning to enter the transfer portal after six seasons with the Spartans.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 6

Second-half surge leads Duke to first 10-0 start in eight years

There may not be a better team in college basketball than the Duke Blue Devils.

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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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Pat Fitzgerald News / Yardbarker / November 30