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Michigan State Turns to Portal as Fitzgerald Begins Roster Rebuild

Michigan State football is currently undergoing a significant transformation. The Spartans have seen 35 players enter the transfer portal, including sophomore wide receiver Nick Marsh, junior quarterback Aidan Chiles, and redshirt junior edge rusher Jalen Thompson.

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MSU Secondary Gets Needed Boost with Player's Return

Michigan State is getting a key member of its secondary back. On Friday, starting safety Nikai Martinez announced on social media that he would be returning to the Spartans in 2026, simply stating, "I'm back." This past fall was supposed to be his senior year, but injuries limited him to only four appearances.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 3

Michigan State to Host Three-Star Transfer EDGE

The 2026 college football transfer portal window has officially opened, and the first day has been marked by chaos as programs across the country actively target and pursue the more than 3,000 players currently in the portal.

Michigan State Spartans News / NBC Sports / January 3

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No. 13 Nebraska stays unbeaten with thrilling win over No. 9 Michigan State

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No. 2 Michigan slams No. 24 USC, is historically dominant vs. ranked teams

Stanford upsets No. 16 Louisville, deal Cardinals another road loss

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Complete Tracker of Michigan State's Transfer Portal Visitors

Transfer portal season is here. Michigan State is going to be very, very busy as new head coach Pat Fitzgerald tries to quickly rebuild the Spartans back up.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 2

MSU Losing Starting Blindside Tackle to Transfer Portal

The most important member of Michigan State's offensive line is entering the transfer portal. MSU left tackle Stanton Ramil is reportedly the latest Spartan to join the long list of players exiting the program in the wake of a 4-8 season that resulted in Jonathan Smith being fired and Pat Fitzgerald getting the job.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 2

Starting Michigan State Safety to Enter Transfer Portal

The list of outgoing transfers for Michigan State football keeps on growing. Safety Armorion Smith , who started seven games during the 2025 season, is reportedly going to enter the transfer portal with one season of eligibility remaining.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 2

Analyzing MSU's Roster Outlook as Transfer Portal Opens

Little stays the same in college football these days. Michigan State football will look dramatically different in 2026. The Spartans will have a new head coach, Pat Fitzgerald , and a huge number of new players.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 2

MSU to Host Young Western Kentucky RB on Transfer Portal Visit

The transfer portal officially opened on Friday, and Michigan State is beginning to schedule some transfer portal visitors. One of the first names to know for the Spartans this cycle is former Western Kentucky running back Marvis Parrish.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 2

Why Michigan State Should Explore LB in Portal

As the countdown to the January transfer portal window continues, programs and college coaching staffs across the country are preparing for the madness

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 2

3 Predictions for Michigan State's Game at Nebraska

The mark of a new year means Big Ten play is full go for Michigan State basketball. There will not be any easing in here: ninth-ranked MSU's first game of the 2026 calendar year is a massive road test against undefeated, No.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 2

Michigan State Women Cruise to Win over Indiana

Michigan State women’s basketball has been playing some of its best basketball of the season. Ranked No. 24 in the nation, the Spartans have just one loss, a road defeat at Wisconsin in early December.

Aidan Chiles News / A to Z Sports / January 1

Three programs are separating themselves for former Michigan State QB Aidan Chiles with the Transfer Portal set to open

With the transfer portal opening up on Friday, the chaos is right on the horizon. The portal has a deep crop of talented quarterbacks this cycle, which is going to make for a lot of rumors, speculation, and movement across college football.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / January 1

Watch: Michigan State vs. Indiana | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 1/01/26

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Kur Teng Emerges as Michigan State’s New Wing Weapon

Michigan State basketball is 12–1 on the season and ranked ninth in the country. Entering the year, the Spartans returned just four players who logged significant minutes from last season’s team: Jeremy Fears Jr., Coen Carr, Jaxon Kohler, and Carson Cooper.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 1

Simplifying Michigan State's Portal Chaos from New Year's Eve

So... a lot happened on Wednesday. Not one, not two, not three... and so on... but 13 different Michigan State players announced plans to enter the transfer portal on New Year's Eve.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 1

3 Spartans Michigan State Needs to Step Up

Michigan State enters Big Ten conference play with a 12–1 record and a No. 9 national ranking. After taking a 55–53 lead into halftime against Cornell on a last-second shot by Jeremy Fears, the Spartans made a defensive statement in the second half, clamping down on one of the nation’s best perimeter-shooting teams.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 1