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Why Jaxon Kohler Transfer Isn't Worst Thing for MSU

There should not be a world where too much star power is an issue, but in reality it is more common than some may think. Too many great players who need the ball in their hands and too many new players who want it can cause issues within a team that are hard to resolve.

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Michigan State Football Positional Preview: Defensive Ends

Michigan State has an interesting crop of defensive ends this year. This portion of the Spartans' roster is largely filled with either transfers or young guys.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 22

3 Veteran MSU Players Who Will Set Tone This Season

Michigan State football will rely a ton on some of its veteran players this coming season. This season, the first under head coach Pat Fitzgerald , is an opportunity to set the tone for Fitzgerald's reign in East Lansing as a whole.

Alessio Milivojevic News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 21

Setting Benchmark of Success for MSU's Alessio Milivojevic

The Spartans are on the fast track to success, at least that’s what the team is hoping for after an offseason full of changes with the players and coaches.

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

5 Biggest Standouts for Michigan State During Fall Camp

Michigan State football officially kicks off in two weeks. The Spartans have an interesting group they've put together. More than half of the players on the roster are new to the program.

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

Michigan State Football Positional Preview: Rush Ends

Rush end is one of the small quirks in Michigan State's defense. It's also one of the most interesting groups the Spartans have headed into the 2026 season.

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

Why Bartholomae Can Finally Be MSU's Long-Term AD Answer

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- The common, small-talk quip on Wednesday at the Breslin Center was along the lines of, "Hopefully we aren't at another one of these any time soon." Michigan State has gone through cycle after cycle after cycle with the three most important seats pertaining to athletics.

Michigan State Spartans News / EasySportz / August 18

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.

Charles Brantley News / EasySportz / August 18

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 to Hire Western Michigan’s Dan Bartholomae as New AD

Michigan State University is hiring Western Michigan University’s athletic director Dan Bartholomae to be its next athletic director. The Michigan State

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.

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

One Offensive Player MSU Can't Forget About This Season

The Spartans are in the midst of a hefty rebuild, but that does not mean they are out of contention for a bowl game, given the players they brought in through recruiting and the transfer portal.

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

Michigan State Football Positional Preview: Running Backs

Running back will be one of Michigan State's biggest strengths this season. The Spartans have at least four running backs who should play regularly, and there are still some other interesting options even further down the depth chart.

Michigan State Spartans News / Big Ten Network / August 14

Watch: Jeff Hosler Talks Michigan State's Strong Start and Season Opener Recap | B1G Today

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