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Breaking Down MSU's OL Grades at End of Season

Michigan State’s offensive line was one of its most polarizing position groups. The offensive line performed better as the season progressed, but the group was not a good unit overall.

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

Why Pat Fitzgerald Should Bring Back Brian Wozniak

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald is building his Spartan staff. He retained defensive coordinator Joe Rossi shortly after taking the job in December, but he has yet to find an offensive coordinator.

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

How Michigan State's RB Room Will Look Different in 2026

Improving the ground game is a must next season for new head coach Pat Fitzgerald and Michigan State in 2026. MSU averaged just 122.8 rushing yards per game last year, which ranks 15th in the Big Ten.

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

Potential Michigan State Quarterback Targets in the 2027 Class

One of Pat Fitzgerald's top priorities in his first season as Michigan State's head coach is to build an impressive 2027 recruiting class. While the Spartans have many needs heading into the 2027 cycle, arguably none are as urgent as the quarterback position.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 14

Fitzgerald’s Staff Starts Taking Shape at Michigan State

Pat Fitzgerald has added another name to his Michigan State coaching staff, hiring Joel Welsh as the program’s new strength and conditioning coach. According to Justin Thind of 247Sports, Welsh returns to the Big Ten after spending the past seven seasons at Central Michigan.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 14

Michigan State Football in a Period of Self-Reflection

From the Mel Tucker tumult to the frustrating following years of Jonathan Smith, MSU has not been able to find its footing as a program. The Spartans have needed someone to come in and be a stabilizing presence. They thought Smith would be that, but the situation he inherited was too much for him to clean up.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 14

Prominent SEC Team Offers Four-Star MSU Commit Samson Gash

One of the biggest storylines coming out of Early National Signing Day for Michigan State was that Samson Gash, a four-star wide receiver commit, didn’t

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 14

Former Spartan Draymond Green Praises Tom Izzo's Character And Resilience

Michigan State has reached a record of 9-1 on the season after a riveting rivalry game against Penn State, in which both teams fought hard and kept it close to the very end.

Watch: Michigan State at Penn State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 12/13/2025

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 13

Players in the Transfer Portal Michigan State Should Pursue

Pat Fitzgerald and the Michigan State Spartans can begin evaluating the roster and building it for the 2026 season. Fitzgerald has been on the job for two weeks, and the team is already starting to take shape.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 13

Why Michigan State’s OC Job Is So Attractive

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald is in the process of finding an offensive coordinator to call plays for his team in 2026. Fitzgerald knows how important this hire is, and with his 2026 recruiting class all but secured, he doesn’t have to scramble to find a coach to keep that class together.