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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.

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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.

College Football News / EasySportz / August 18

Jordan Hall Will Be the Heart of Michigan State’s Defense in 2026

Michigan State enters the 2026 season with a new coaching staff, plenty of new faces and major questions surrounding its defense. But there is one player the Spartans already know they can count on.

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 Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 18

MSU WR Bullard Files Injunction vs. NCAA Weeks Before Season

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- A potential significant contributor in Michigan State's offense this year is taking the NCAA to court. According to court records , MSU wide receiver Rodney Bullard Jr.

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

Carving Path for Michigan State To Reach Bowl Game

The Spartans have a chance to win a bowl game this year, but it will be a rough journey given their tough schedule and the fact that not all of their out-of-conference games are likely wins this year, unlike last season.

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

Why Fitzgerald, Bartholomae Good Pairing for MSU Football Resurgence

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State has yet another athletic director and football coach duo to break in. The Spartans went in reverse order. Former AD J Batt hired Pat Fitzgerald back in December and then left MSU for Kentucky in June.

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

Breaking Down New MSU AD Dan Bartholomae's Resume

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Michigan State is hoping it has finally found its athletic director who could stick around for the foreseeable future. The school officially announced that Dan Bartholomae would be MSU's new director of athletics on Monday afternoon.

Michigan State Spartans News / ESPN / August 17

Sources: Michigan State to hire W. Michigan AD

Michigan State is finalizing a deal to hire Western Michigan athletic director Dan Bartholomae as its new AD, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday.

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

MSU, Guskiewicz Tap WMU's Bartholomae as New AD

Michigan State has its new athletic director. The school and president Kevin Guskiewicz are hiring Western Michigan athletic director Dan Bartholomae to the same position at MSU, sources within the administration has confirmed with Spartan Nation on Monday morning.

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

3 Key Duos Michigan State Football Will Rely on in 2026

Michigan State has a few duos that will be huge for its level of success this fall. With 62 new players on the team this year, there are a lot of variables at play here.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 15

4 MSU Football Players Who Could Emerge As Stars After Camp

The Michigan State Spartans are getting their first look at the roster as fall camp has ramped up in East Lansing. After four years of losing records, change could finally be on the horizon this fall.

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

3 Intriguing Games To Watch on 2026 MSU Football Schedule

Only a few weeks remain until the Michigan State Spartans' fall camp is complete and the preparation for the regular-season opener begins. First-year head coach Pat Fitzgerald has spent the offseason shaping his program in line with his vision and establishing a hard-nosed culture that could lead to impressive victories.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / August 14

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Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / August 13

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Watch: Michigan State offense rebuild under Nick Sheridan | Michigan State Football

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / August 13

Watch: Pat Fitzgerald's impact on Michigan State Football | Michigan State Football

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / August 13

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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 News / Yardbarker / July 29

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 News / Yardbarker / July 7

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

Tom Izzo News / Yardbarker / June 15