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Young Michigan State DB to Enter Transfer Portal

Michigan State football is losing another depth piece in its secondary to the transfer portal. Sophomore defensive back Justin Denson Jr. announced via On3 on Wednesday that he will be entering the portal after two seasons with MSU.

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Why Fitzgerald is Taking His Time With OC Hire

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald is in the process of building his coaching staff. Fitzgerald retained defensive coordinator Joe Rossi a few days ago, a sign that he believes in some of the previous staff's elements.

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Walk-On Michigan State Offensive Tackle to Enter Transfer Portal

With the Early National Signing Period for the 2026 class coming to an end, college programs across the country are now turning their attention to the

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

Glancing at Michigan State Hockey's Season Entering Winter Break

There probably is not a team on the Michigan State campus with a better shot at a national title than the Spartans' hockey team. MSU is currently 12-4-0 on the year and is 5-3-0 in Big Ten play.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 10

Why Spartan DL Should Lead in 2026

It’s roster construction time for Michigan State as the offseason arrives. The Spartans are trying to return to a bowl game for the first time since 2021,

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

3 Surprises from Michigan State's Basketball Season So Far

Michigan State's start to the 2025-26 campaign seems to have caught some off guard. The Spartans were ranked 22nd nationally in the AP Poll before the season, had already risen to as high as seventh, and have settled in at No.

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

Michigan State Still Sits Respectfully in Ranks of College Basketball

Michigan State basketball is now 8-1 on the season after a heartbreaking 66-60 loss to the fourth-ranked Duke Blue Devils. Senior center Carson Cooper had one of the best games of his career, putting up 16 points and 16 rebounds.

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

The Spartans With Most to Gain Under Pat Fitzgerald

Michigan State enters the roster construction portion of the offseason after missing a bowl game for the fourth consecutive season. Pat Fitzgerald takes over the program from Jonathan Smith, who was fired last week after two unsuccessful seasons in East Lansing.

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

Addressing Key Concerns Surrounding MSU’s Pat Fitzgerald

Michigan State has hired former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald to lead Spartan football. MSU moved on from Jonathan Smith last week after two unsuccessful seasons.

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

The Crucial Goal for MSU DC Rossi After Retention

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald is a fan of what Joe Rossi did as the defensive coordinator on the previous staff, so he retained him for the same role under his staff. Rossi and Fitzgerald know each other from their days in the Big Ten West, and now the two have the chance to work together in East Lansing.

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

Notable Former Michigan State QB to Enter Transfer Portal Again

One highly notable former Michigan State player is set to begin the search for another new school. According to a report by Anthony Totri of PHNX Sports, former MSU quarterback and current Arizona State starter Sam Leavitt is intending to enter the transfer portal.

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

Comparing Michigan State’s 2026 Class to the Rest of the Big 10

It’s been an eventful few weeks for Michigan State football. The Spartans parted ways with former head coach Jonathan Smith on Nov. 30, just days before the start of the Early National Signing period for the 2026 class. Following Smith’s departure, the Spartans saw a few commits decommit, and others flip their commitments to different schools.

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Kohler Provides Bright Spot for MSU in Duke Loss

Looking to keep their perfect season alive against Duke, Michigan State needed to have every player at the top of their game. Unfortunately for the Spartans that was not the case, as players like Jeremy Fears Jr.

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The Future of MSU Star Quarterback Aidan Chiles

Michigan State made several significant changes two offseasons ago when Jonathan Smith took over as head coach from Oregon State. That included bringing several Beavers to East Lansing, including his quarterback, Aidan Chiles.

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

What’s Ahead for Michigan State Basketball

Michigan State basketball has just suffered its first loss of the season with a six-point heartbreaker against the fourth-ranked Duke Blue Devils. In the final few minutes, Michigan State seemed to have run out of gas, with only one field goal made in the final five minutes of the game.

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

Michigan State Cornerback Plans to Enter Transfer Portal

Michigan State is set to lose some of its depth in its defensive backfield. On Monday morning, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reported that MSU cornerback Jeremiah Hughes will enter the transfer portal.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 8

Why MSU Freshman Jordan Scott Deserves Shot at Starting

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State has a problem at the two-guard spot. Head coach Tom Izzo has flipped between Trey Fort and Kur Teng to start alongside point guard Jeremy Fears Jr.

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

MSU Women's Basketball Upset by Wisconsin in Big Ten Opener

No. 20 Michigan State women's basketball was rolling to start the season. The Spartans entered Wisconsin on Sunday night 8-0, but suffered their first loss of the campaign to the Badgers, 78-64.

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

What Michigan State Must Do to Ensure Joe Rossi's Success

Pat Fitzgerald is working tirelessly to build his staff as he takes over as Michigan State’s head football coach. Fitzgerald has moved quickly to compile

Carson Cooper News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 7

Despite Loss, MSU's Carson Cooper Shows Promising Development

Michigan State suffered its first loss of the season on the basketball court as Duke came into the Breslin Center and won, 66-60. It was a back-and-forth

Jeremy Fears News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 7

Why Concern for MSU's Fears isn't Necessary After Tough Duke Game

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State is going to need more scoring from Jeremy Fears Jr. in the future. It's one of the next steps in his evolution as a player at MSU, but he fell short in that regard during the Spartans' 66-60 loss to Duke on Saturday.

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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