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Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 2

MSU Football's 5 Biggest Swing Players for 2026 Season

Kickoff is now just two days away for Michigan State. The Spartans officially start the Pat Fitzgerald era and the 2026 season on Friday against Toledo (8 pm ET, FS1).

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 2

The Biggest Worry Left for MSU Entering 2026 Season

It's tough to have a firm grasp on what Michigan State will truly look like this year. The Spartans haven't had a winning season or been to a bowl game since 2021, and the hope is that Pat Fitzgerald can quickly turn things around.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 2

Why MSU’s Tight Ends Are Big Winners From Fall Camp

One position group I had a lot of questions about headed into Michigan State's training camp was the tight ends. Headed into Friday's season opener against Toledo (8 pm ET, FS1), my worries have gone by the wayside a little bit.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 1

Why Year 1 Immediately Crucial for MSU and Pat Fitzgerald

Patience isn't exactly a virtue in East Lansing right now. Michigan State is in the middle of its toughest stretch in some time. The Spartans have missed out on bowl eligibility for four consecutive years, the longest drought in the Big Ten.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 31

3 Biggest Concerns for MSU Football Entering 2026 Season

Michigan State football is hardly a finished product. The Spartans are entering another new era. MSU's first game under Pat Fitzgerald kicks off Friday against Toledo (8 pm ET, FS1), marking the third permanent head coach the program has had since Mark Dantonio's retirement.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 31

Biggest Remaining Needs in MSU's 2027 Recruiting Class

Michigan State still shouldn't be done putting together its next recruiting class. The Spartans currently have 15 verbal scholarship commitments in their 2027 class, plus one PWO commitment from Brendan Fitzgerald, Pat Fitzgerald's son.

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

One Unsung Leader Michigan State Fans Shouldn't Forget About

The Spartans are entering this season with high hopes for improvement, largely due to the addition of head coach Pat Fitzgerald, a steadier quarterback in Alessio Milivojevic, and a stronger roster overall.

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

3 Former Blue-Chip MSU Recruits Primed for Big Roles

A massive chunk of Michigan State's roster is made up of transfers. The Spartans took in 32 of them this season alone, and another 12 players on the roster arrived in East Lansing via the portal in prior years.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 28

Biggest Starts, Sits for MSU Football As Season Nears

Michigan State's 2026 season officially kicks off in one week. The build-up to Sept. 4 began the day after the 2025 season ended, when MSU hired Pat Fitzgerald .

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 27

Why Positional Flexibility Key Piece of MSU's New Strategy

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Roster spots are at a premium these days. One of the biggest challenges in this era of college sports, particularly football, is building depth.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 26

Former Highly Touted MSU Recruits in Battles for Playing Time

It's so tough to project how recruits will fare these days, especially with rosters changing so much every year. Recruiting is still the lifeblood of college football, whether it be high school recruits or transfer portal prospects.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 25

Michigan State Football Positional Preview: Linebackers

Linebacker may be the strongest part of Michigan State's roster this year. The Spartans have the right blend of proven star power and solid depth. Let's

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

How Philosophy Changes Could Help Michigan State This Year

Changes have come for the Michigan State Spartans football program this offseason. These are the types of changes that many fans are excited about, and they could finally put the team back on track as a Big Ten contender.

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

Why Jaxon Kohler Transfer Isn't Worst Thing for MSU

There should not be a world where too much star power is an issue, but in reality it is more common than some may think. Too many great players who need the ball in their hands and too many new players who want it can cause issues within a team that are hard to resolve.

Michigan State Spartans News / EasySportz / August 18

Michigan State’s 2026 Schedule Will Test the Spartans From Start to Finish

The Pat Fitzgerald era at Michigan State isn’t going to begin with an easy schedule. The Spartans’ 2026 slate features an interesting non-conference schedule, several winnable Big Ten games and a brutal November stretch that could determine whether Michigan State takes a major step forward in Fitzgerald’s first season.

Charles Brantley News / EasySportz / August 18

Charles Brantley Is Back at Michigan State With One More Chance to Make an Impact

After spending one season away from East Lansing, Charles Brantley is back where his college football career started. The veteran cornerback returned to Michigan State for the 2026 season after transferring to Miami for 2025.

Michigan State Spartans News / EasySportz / August 18

The Pat Fitzgerald Era Starts With the Perfect Test for Michigan State

Michigan State enters the 2026 season with plenty to prove, and its Week 1 matchup against Toledo might be exactly what the Spartans need. The Pat Fitzgerald era officially begins Friday, Sept.

Michigan State to Hire Western Michigan’s Dan Bartholomae as New AD

Michigan State University is hiring Western Michigan University’s athletic director Dan Bartholomae to be its next athletic director. The Michigan State

Michigan State Spartans News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 11

Pete Thamel Names Former Big Ten Powerhouse That's Behind Right Now

The Michigan State Spartans were once one of the premier programs in the Big Ten under head coach Mark Dantonio. From 2010 to 2017, the team rattled off six double-digit-win seasons and a College Football Playoff appearance.

Pat Fitzgerald setting Michigan State up to play chippy brand of football

A football team always takes on the personality of its head coach, and that means the Michigan State Spartans are going to be feisty under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald.

UCLA's Nico Iamaleava shares unique perspective on Big Ten-SEC debate

Longtime SEC analyst Paul Finebaum backs Big Ten in top conference debate

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith says SEC powerhouse was his 'dream school'

Penn State's Matt Campbell explains how NIL can help a coach find clarity

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Tom Izzo issues official statement on Michigan State's president returning

What a difference a month makes.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / June 22

What Dusty May leaving Michigan means for Tom Izzo, Michigan State

Monday was anything but a slow news day for college basketball. Early in the day, news broke that University of Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May will become the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania, Adam Schefter and Pete Thamel.

Mavericks hope Dusty May can work his college magic in NBA

Why jumping to NBA with Mavericks makes sense for Dusty May

Michigan’s potential replacement for Dusty May has been revealed

What does Mark Cuban think of Mavericks luring Dusty May away from Michigan?

The 'Men's basketball national champion coaches' quiz