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MSU’s Best Next Move Is Retaining Courtney Hawkins
This hasn't been said about Michigan State football much lately, but sometimes the best thing to do is to be happy with what you already have. MSU's coaching staff, alongside head coach Pat Fitzgerald , is beginning to fill in.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 22
MSU's Courtney Hawkins on How He, Nick Marsh Are Alike
Michigan State sophomore wide receiver Nick Marsh is on a path to becoming one of the greatest wide receivers to come through the program, just like his position coach, Courtney Hawkins, was.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 21
Spartans Impressed with Promising Freshman WR's Progress
Michigan State has a loaded wide receiver room going into this season, one that position coach Courtney Hawkins said is "one of the most dynamic" he has had.
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MLB News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 18
Watch: MSU WRs Coach Courtney Hawkins Talks Fall Camp, More
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State's Courtney Hawkins is coaching one of the most talented rooms he's had since returning to his alma mater as its wide receivers coach.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 11
The Outlook for This MSU Freshman WR
The Michigan State Spartans landed three-star wide receiver Charles Taplin as part of their 2025 high school recruiting class. Taplin, 247Sports.com's No.
MLB News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 4
Why MSU's Courtney Hawkins Intrigued Omari Kelly During Transfer Decision
Courtney Hawkins doesn't get enough credit for just how valuable he has been to the Michigan State football program, both as a player and as a coach. Hawkins is one of the greatest wide receivers to ever come through the program and was key to the height of the George Perles era.
Michigan State Spartans News / Athlon Sports / July 20
Michigan State Football Assistant Coach Impressing Prospects on Recruiting Trail
While everyone likely knows their favorite football team's head coach, not everyone can name the list of assistant coaches also on staff for a program.
MLB News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 26
MSU Commit Samson Gash: A Superstar Athlete
If you felt a breeze, it may or may not have been Samson Gash running past you. The Detroit native is staying nearby, as he recently committed to Michigan State .
MLB News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 23
What Samson Gash's Alabama Offer Means for MSU
The Michigan State Spartans have had a hot month of June on the recruiting trail. MSU’s 2026 class now sits at No. 24 overall on 247Sports . Jonathan
Can MSU's Hawkins Land Four-Star WR?
The Michigan State Spartans have had a hot month of June on the recruiting trail. Jonathan Smith has landed 11 new commitments this month, propelling
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Watch: Transfer WR Evan Boyd Talks Coming to MSU, More
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State needed to replenish its wide receiver room this offseason, and it has done just that. And more. The Spartans landed four wide receivers from the transfer portal, all four coming from lower-level programs but all coming off productive 2024 campaigns nonetheless.
Watch: Transfer WR Rodney Bullard Jr. Talks Coming to MSU, More
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State football brought in several wide receivers by way of the transfer portal this winter. Of the four, the one that has probably gone the most unnoticed by those outside the program is Rodney Bullard Jr., a player who comes from the Division II level, having spent three seasons at Valdosta State.
In-State 2027 Prospects That Need to be on MSU's Radar
Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith has been hard at work so far this spring. Spring ball is in full swing, and the Spartans have made it their mission to maximize those practices, meanwhile the staff has been busy scouting the 2026 and 2027 classes and extending offers.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 23
Where Do Spartans Stand With In-State Five-Star?
Michigan State has been pushing hard for Harper Woods 2027 five-star wideout Dakota Guerrant . Guerrant is one of the most talented players in the entire country and has received attention from almost every single Power Four school in the nation.
Top WR Prospect on MSU's Courtney Hawkins, Recruitment
Wide receiver Dakota Guerrant (Harper Woods) is one of Michigan's best prospects in the 2027 class, which could end up as the most talented in the history of the state.
EXCLUSIVE: Talented WR Target For MSU Talks Coach Hawkins
Michigan State is making some late moves in the 2026 recruiting cycle, and special attention has been paid to the state of Florida and the wide receiver position.
MLB News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 13
Report: MSU Sets Official Visit With Rising WR Bardo
A rising name at wide receiver in the 2026 class is that of Tayshon Bardo, out of Penn High School in Indiana. Bardo is the No. 79 wide receiver in the class and the No.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 31
Report: Electric WR Talks Michigan State Offer
2026 wide receiver Kortez Rupert is the No. 118 prospect at his position in the class, per 247Sports. The East St. Louis (Illinois) product was recently offered by Spartans wide receivers coach Courtney Hawkins.
MSU Offers One of the Best WRs in 2027 Class
Michigan State wide receivers coach Courtney Hawkins is one of the foremost recruiters and in-house developers of the position throughout all of college football.
MSU Football 2025 WR Collier Ready to Shine Early
As I've reported, 2025 Michigan State wide receiver Braylon Collier is a special talent. His work ethic is elite and his playmaking ability -- route running, speed, a large catch radius, and after-the-catch moves.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 24, 2024
MSU WRs Coach Courtney Hawkins Praises Jonathan Smith, New Staff
Amidst all of Michigan State football's coaching turnover this offseason, Spartans wide receiver coach Courtney Hawkins was the only constant. Hawkins, who has been on staff since 2020, decided to stay this offseason, despite being surrounded by a completely new group of coaches.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 8, 2024
EXCLUSIVE: Michigan State 4-Star 2026 WR Target Somourian Wingo Jr. Explains Why He Likes WR Coach Courtney Hawkins
Visiting coaches are nothing new to Somourian Wingo Jr., so when the Michigan State Spartans offered him, it seemed like clock-work to the young wide receiver.
MLB News / Spartan Shadows / November 28, 2023
Jonathan Smith reportedly retaining Courtney Hawkins
New Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith is rumored to be retaining wide receivers coach and Spartan legend Courtney Hawkins. We’ve seen a lot of good news coming out of East Lansing over the past few days, outside of the transfers.
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