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Why Rakeem Johnson Primed for Interesting Role at MSU

Michigan State's offensive line is going to be a lot different this fall. Four of the five main starters are no longer with the program. MSU rotated a lot, though, and somebody who got a fair amount of snaps was rising redshirt sophomore Rakeem Johnson .

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MSU Schedules Official Visits With More Defensive Prospects

Michigan State is continuing to add more players to its list of incoming visitors for the summer. On Sunday, the Spartans scheduled official visits with a pair of 2027 defensive prospects.

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

MSU Baseball Finds Way Into Big Ten Tournament, Begins Tuesday

Just barely, Michigan State baseball's season will continue for at least two games. College baseball's regular season wrapped up, leaving the stage for the conference tournaments.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 17

MSU Football's Recent Scheduling Wave Reveals More Than You Think

Michigan State recently scheduled five future football games spanning from the 2027 to the 2031 seasons. The first game is a '27 home battle against FCS-level Duquesne, but the big news was the home-and-home slates against Oklahoma State (road in 2028, home in 2029) and Cincinnati (road in 2030, home in 2031).

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 17

3 EDGE Targets Michigan State Must Land in the 2027 Class

Improving the pass rush is one of the big musts in the early days for Pat Fitzgerald at Michigan State. The Spartans already have one EDGE defender committed for the 2027 class.

Michigan State Spartans News / Ball Exclusives / May 16

NFL assistant and Michigan State All-American Sherman Lewis dies at 83

Four-time Super Bowl-winning assistant coach and Michigan State All-American runningback Sherman Lewis has died at the age of 83, the school announced on Saturday.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / May 16

Watch: Illinois St. at Michigan State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Baseball | 05/16/2026

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 16

MSU Football Sets Official Visit with In-State Prospect

Michigan State is zeroing in a bit on a recently offered in-state interesting prospect from the state. About a week ago, the Spartans offered three-star Goodrich (Mich.) prospect Drew Aagesen.

Watch: Illinois State at Michigan State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Baseball | 05/15/2026

Jeremy Fears News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 15

Early Returns for MSU's Fears at NBA Draft Combine

Michigan State's best player has less than two weeks to make his final decision for next season. Jeremy Fears Jr. , who is coming off a Second Team All-American season during his redshirt sophomore year at MSU, is currently in Chicago for this year's NBA Draft Combine.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 15

Michigan State Scores Official Visit From Rising Ohio EDGE Rusher

Michigan State is continuing to work more and more official visits onto its schedule for the summer. One of the latest additions to the docket has been Whitehall Yearling (Ohio) EDGE rusher Lawrence Kanneh.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 15

MSU Battling Several Big 12 Schools for 4-Star Illinois WR

Michigan State is in a battle in the recruitment of a rising wide receiver from the Midwest. Recently, East St. Louis (Ill.) wideout Ronnie Gomiller has scheduled a handful of visits.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / May 14

Watch: Illinois St. at Michigan State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Baseball | 05/14/2026

Coen Carr News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 14

The Leap MSU's Carr Needs To Make for NBA Draft Boost

Coen Carr took a significant step forward in his development last season, but his path to the NBA first round still has one clear obstacle standing in the way.

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

Potential 2027 WR Targets for MSU Football on Recruiting Trail

Michigan State football is in recruiting mode over the summer. The Spartans currently have seven commitments in their 2027 class, but none have been from wide receivers.

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

3 Highlights on Michigan State's Next Big Ten Schedule

Michigan State's next slate of Big Ten opponents is now set. On Tuesday, the conference announced the locations of all of its upcoming Big Ten games for the 2026-27 season.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 14

Why MSU Made Right Decision in Portal With Anton Bonke

Michigan State basketball had an interesting market to work through this offseason. Tom Izzo's 2026-27 team only had one obvious hole in it: center. Both Jaxon Kohler and Carson Cooper were departing the program, and MSU needed a more proven piece at the five.

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

How Fitzgerald Can Rebuild Michigan State's Identity

Michigan State Football is under new management with Pat Fitzgerald returning to college football after being let go from Northwestern. Fitzgerald is taking over as head coach after Jonathan Smith was fired following two underperforming seasons, and he has been brought in to rebuild the Spartans' program and the culture of Michigan State football.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / May 12

Watch: E. Michigan at Michigan State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Baseball | 05/12/2026

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 12

MSU Basketball Learns Big Ten Home, Road Opponents for 2026-27

Michigan State basketball now knows which teams they'll be facing on the road and at home next season. On Tuesday, the Big Ten set down the locations of every single one of MSU's 20 conference games for the 2026-27 campaign.

Michigan State Spartans News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 12

Ethan Belchetz Commits To Michigan State

Another top NHL Draft prospect is headed to play College Hockey. According to an announcement on his Instagram, Ethan Belchetz, a projected first-round pick in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft, has committed to Michigan State University.

Michigan State Spartans News / Inside The Rink / May 12

Ethan Belchetz Commits to Michigan State

This morning, reports are that Ethan Belchetz is committing to Michigan State University. Belchetz is the 13th-ranked prospect heading into the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

Michigan State Spartans News / Softball On SI / May 11

Michigan State Softball Ace Enters Transfer Portal

With the regular season over, the transfer portal is warming up. Michigan State’s ace, Jacey Schuler, took to social media on Monday to announce she’s leaving East Lansing. “I am grateful to Michigan State for the opportunity to compete and grow,” Schuler wrote on X.

Michigan State Spartans News / A to Z Sports / April 29

The Lions add two veteran defensive players, one being a former Michigan State Spartan standout, and the other in a spot they needed depth

After drafting all of Michigan’s players, the Lions finally add a Spartan The 2026 NFL Draft is over, but the Lions are still adding more players. This time, two veteran players via free agency.