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Why Fitzgerald has Shown Adaptability in Early Days at MSU

There was not really a consensus opinion of Michigan State's hiring of Pat Fitzgerald right after it happened. A coach's public approval rating means zilch before a down is played, but there were some valid concerns.

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Spartans Still Have 3 Glaring Transfer Portal Needs

Michigan State's transfer portal class is beginning to fill up. The Spartans have picked up 22 transfer portal commitments , as of Saturday night, and the final number will be larger than that.

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Michigan State Promotes Assistant to Rush Ends Coach

Michigan State's coaching staff is mostly filled in, but there are still some minor, but important, moves to be made. The latest decision from Pat Fitzgerald's staff is the promotion of Andrew Bindelglass to rush ends coach, according to a report from Ryan O'Bleness of Spartans Illustrated.

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Michigan State Hosting FSU EDGE Transfer on Visit

Michigan State is getting another transfer portal prospect with experience playing at a big school on campus. Florida State EDGE transfer Jaden Jones will be visiting East Lansing on Saturday, per a tweet from his X account on Friday.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 10

MSU Targets In-State Talent as Fitzgerald Lays '27 Foundation

After finishing last season with a 4–8 record, Michigan State football has spent the past month focused on rebuilding and establishing a new identity. New head coach Pat Fitzgerald has been especially active in the transfer portal as he reshapes the Spartans’ roster.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 10

Former MSU OC Lindgren Finds Job with ACC Program

One of Michigan State's several departing assistant coaches has found a new job. Former MSU offensive coordinator Brian Lindgren is now the new quarterbacks coach at Stanford.

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Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 9

Michigan State Adding Experienced FCS Defender from Portal

Michigan State is still contuing to add through the transfer portal. The Spartans have already reached 22 commits now. MSU's most recent commit is from Albany transfer Cam Stodghill, who announced his decision on social media Friday evening.

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Key Offensive Tackle for Michigan State Withdraws from Portal

Michigan State has convinced another player to withdraw from the transfer portal. Offensive tackle Rustin Young , who entered the transfer portal on Monday, has now taken his name out of the portal, a source has confirmed to Spartan Nation.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 9

3 Observations from MSU's Shaky Victory against Northwestern

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Apologizing is never really necessary for winning a conference game in the Big Ten, but Michigan State has to play better. It’s fine

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 9

MSU Hosting Elite Ivy League WR on Transfer Visit

The halfway point of the 2026 college football transfer portal window has arrived, and it’s hard to point to a more active team than Michigan State. Under

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Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 8

Michigan State Adds Portal EDGE Rusher With Huge Potential

Michigan State is bringing in a player from the transfer portal who can do big, big things if he develops. Southeast Missouri State EDGE rusher transfer Trey Lisle has committed to MSU, according to his bio on Twitter/X .

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 8

Michigan State Gets Commitment from Up-and-Coming G5 RB

Michigan State has filled up its need for running backs in a matter of days. Shortly after landing UConn transfer Cam Edwards on Wednesday, the Spartans have received the commitment of Western Kentucky transfer Marvis Parrish , who announced his decision on social media Thursday.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 8

MSU Adds Promising Offensive Lineman from Transfer Portal

Michigan State just added another key piece to its offensive line. The Spartans have landed the commitment of Georgia Southern offensive tackle transfer Robert Wright Jr., who confirmed his commitment on social media.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 8

Michigan State Offers MAC Offensive Lineman Transfer

Michigan State has been among the most active teams in the 2026 transfer portal window so far. Under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, the Spartans have secured commitments from more than 10 portal prospects and are actively targeting several more talented transfers.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 7

Michigan State Bringing Back Former Star CB in Stunning Move

A former star member of Michigan State's secondary who holds one of the program's most iconic moments in recent memory is returning to East Lansing. Charles Brantley , the cornerback who made the game-sealing interception against Michigan in 2021 and transferred to Miami (FL) last offseason, is reportedly transferring back to MSU.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 7

MSU's Davis Apologizes For Inappropriate Comment to Official

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Former Michigan State basketball star Paul Davis screwed up big-time on Monday during the Spartans' game against USC. Things had been moving along relatively smoothly during the Spartans' eventual 80-51 victory , but referee Jeffrey Anderson stopped the game mid-play to point out somebody in the crowd and have them removed.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 6