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This Position Emerging as MSU's Deepest Spot on 2026 Roster

There will be no shortage of options for Michigan State here this offseason. Not only did MSU obtain several new pieces at running back through the transfer portal, but the Spartans also retained a lot of their existing depth at the position.

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5 Former Spartans Finding Transfer Portal Destinations

More former Michigan State players are beginning to find new schools in the transfer portal. As of Tuesday night, at least 36 of the 45 outgoing Spartans have committed to a new school.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 21

Returners, Newcomers and Outlook for Revamped MSU Defensive Line

As new Michigan State head football coach Pat Fitzgerald attempts to rebuild the team's culture and identity by returning to its tenacious defensive roots, he'll inevitably face some challenges.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 21

Michigan State Offers Exciting 2028 Linebacker

With the 2025 college football season officially over and the offseason underway, coaching staffs across the country are hitting the ground running on

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 21

3 Observations from MSU's Road Victory over Oregon

Michigan State’s identity is starting to become clearer, and similarities to last year’s team that won the Big Ten are growing. Like MSU did a lot last season, it dominated in the second half.

College Basketball News / Bleacher Report / January 21

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Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / January 20

Watch: Michigan State vs. Oregon | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 01/20/26

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 20

Social Media Reacts to Michigan State's Win Over Oregon

Michigan State is coming off a dominant win against Washington in Seattle. Jaxon Kohler didn't have his best game, as he had a season-low seven points.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 20

Michigan State Outlasts Oregon to Grab Fifth Straight Victory

It certainly wasn't Michigan State's prettiest game, but it got it done. Tuesday night's game was extremely tight for about 26 minutes, but then the 10th-ranked Spartans pulled away from Oregon with a 25-6 run to ultimately win 68-52 on the road.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 20

Michigan State Surges Into Top 10 After Dominant Week

Michigan State basketball put together an impressive week, earning two dominant wins against Indiana and Washington to further solidify its status as a Big Ten contender.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 20

Michigan State Trending For 3-Star 2027 Quarterback

Now that the chaos of the 2026 college football transfer portal window is for the most part behind them, new Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald and his staff are shifting their focus towards the 2027 recruiting cycle as the Spartans continue to target some of the top prospects in the class.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 20

MSU Hires Assistant DBs Coach

Michigan State has added another person to its defensive coaching staff. The Spartans have hired Ted Flaherty to be the team's new assistant defensive backs coach, according to Flaherty's bio on Twitter/X.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 19

Spartans Refuse to Abandon Key Player's Offensive Development

Many of the players returning to the Michigan State basketball team have made vital contributions to this year's success, putting the Spartans in a strong position for another shot at the Big Ten title and a deep March run.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 19

Fitzgerald’s First MSU Offseason Earns Lukewarm Portal Reviews

After finishing last season with a 4–8 record, Michigan State athletic director J Batt decided to move on from head coach Jonathan Smith and hired former Northwestern head football coach Pat Fitzgerald.

Tom Izzo News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 19

Why MSU's Tom Izzo Sees Win over Washington as 'Weird'

Saturday definitely had some peculiarities for Michigan State. The 12th-ranked Spartans got an 80-63 victory over Washington to reach 16-2 overall on the season and 6-1 during Big Ten play, but they didn't take their normal path to a victory during it.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 19

How Spartans’ Future Might Be Even Brighter Than MSU’s Present

Michigan State basketball is putting together an impressive season. Coming off a strong road win against Washington, the Spartans have positioned themselves as contenders not only to win the Big Ten for the second straight year, but also to make a deep NCAA Tournament run and potentially reach the Final Four.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 19

Why MSU's Wojcik Deserves Credit for Latest Performance

Lots of opinions have been shared about Denham Wojcik this season. Not many have been positive. The son of top Michigan State assistant Doug Wojcik, the fanbase, relatively justifiably, furrowed its collective eyebrow once Denham started becoming a true member of the Spartans' regular group of players who saw serious playing time every game.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 19

MSU Extends Late Offer to 2026 Defensive Back

Following the Early National Signing Period at the start of December, the 2026 recruiting cycle has, for the most part, concluded. Most of the class’s

Watch: Michigan State vs. Iowa | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 01/18/26

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

3 Observations from Michigan State's Sound Win over Washington

Michigan State looked impressive again on Saturday. Teams are supposed to struggle in these situations. It’s not easy to perform at a high level after

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

2027 Quarterback Prospect Details His Michigan State Recruitment

With the 2026 college football transfer portal window coming to a close, coaching staffs across the country are shifting their focus toward the high school

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

2 Unlikely Contributors Finally Step Up For Michigan State

Michigan State's basketball team has been driven by Jeremy Fears, Jaxon Kohler, Carson Cooper, and Coen Carr this season, but as those four struggled in the early going of Saturday's 80-63 road win over Washington, the Spartans finally saw their bench emerge.