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College Football News / EasySportz / August 6
Nikai Martinez Sends Clear Message on Michigan State’s Standard: 'We Don’t Want to be Mediocre'
Quote first reported by Emmett Matasovsky of Spartan Shadows. Michigan State football is entering the 2026 season with a new standard, and veteran defensive back Nikai Martinez made that crystal clear during fall camp.
Michigan State Football Top 30 Players Countdown: No. 1
Michigan State’s best player from last season is back for another year. The Spartans and new head coach Pat Fitzgerald were able to retain linebacker Jordan Hall this offseason.
Michigan State Spartans News / EasySportz / August 4
Pat Fitzgerald Wants to Bring Physicality Back to Michigan State
For nearly two decades at Northwestern, Pat Fitzgerald built his identity around toughness. His teams rarely overwhelmed opponents with elite recruiting classes or overwhelming athleticism, but they consistently played disciplined, physical football that reflected their head coach’s personality.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 3
MSU Freshmen Most Likely To Earn Major Playing Time in 2026
New rules mean Michigan State has its entire roster at its disposal this season. It's one of the reasons Pat Fitzgerald is happy about the NCAA's new "5-in-5" eligibility rules.
Why Authenticity From Fitzgerald Breath of Fresh Air for MSU
Michigan State's new head coach wasn't afraid to step on a few toes this week at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago. "I'm just excited to have a home-field advantage," MSU's Pat Fitzgerald said Wednesday, joking about the atmosphere at Northwestern's Ryan Field, which pretty regularly gets taken over by opposing fanbases.
Michigan State's Jersey Patch Deal Is Already Aging Poorly
Being one of the first people to the ad party may have actually not been the best idea. All of Michigan State's sports teams will have an advertisement on their uniforms this coming season for the first time.
Why Fitzgerald, Milivojevic Mesh Well at Michigan State
CHICAGO, IL. -- It's fitting that Big Ten football season metaphorically kicked off in the hometown of Michigan State's new head coach and his new favorite son.
3 MSU Football Returning Starters With Most To Prove
Fall camp is approaching for the Michigan State Spartans as a big year approaches for the program. After hiring head coach Pat Fitzgerald and adding roughly 30 new transfers to the roster, the Spartans have improved in key areas but remain uncertain in others.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 30
3 Takeaways From MSU's Appearance at Big Ten Media Days
CHICAGO, IL. -- The start of fall camp is now officially one week away. Michigan State made its appearance at Big Ten Football Media Days on Wednesday, bringing along head coach Pat Fitzgerald , quarterback Alessio Milivojevic , linebacker Jordan Hall , and safety Nikai Martinez .
Fitzgerald Sets Lofty Year 1 Goals for MSU, Starting New Tradition
CHICAGO --- Any sort of talk about "baby steps" for Michigan State is out of the question for the Spartans' new coach. Pat Fitzgerald returned home to Chicago and didn't sell expectations short for how MSU will do in his first year with the program.
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.
Michigan State Makes Final Eight for Stellar 4-Star Guard
Tom Izzo and Michigan State basketball have sent out several offers to big-time 2027 prospects and have gained some momentum with some recruits. The Spartans have now made a cut list for another top prospect in the class.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 29
Michigan State Football Top 30 Players Countdown: No. 5
Any improvement from Michigan State this year has to start with its offensive line. The Spartans look a lot different up front this year. MSU will have four new starters this year, which is for the best after the team allowed the second-most sacks in the Big Ten last year.
How Michigan State Football Can Shock Big Ten in 2026
For the last four years, the Michigan State Spartans have been at the bottom of the Big Ten. It is an unfamiliar place for a program that once competed for Big Ten Championships with national title aspirations.
Alessio Milivojevic News / EasySportz / July 28
Michigan State May Have the Big Ten’s Most Underrated Quarterback
Despite limited national attention, Milivojevic enters his first full season as the Spartans’ starting quarterback with momentum, proven efficiency, and a skill set that fits today’s college game.
3 Bold Predictions for Michigan State Football Fall Camp
Fall camp is just around the corner for the Michigan State Spartans as a new era of the program begins this fall. First-year head coach Pat Fitzgerald has his eyes set on returning the Spartans to their glory days of running the Big Ten as a consistent conference and national contender.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 28
What To Know Before MSU's B1G Football Media Days Appearance
Big Ten Football Media Days are officially underway in Chicago. Tuesday is the first day of three during the annual event. Six teams are featured each day in the Windy City.
Michigan State Football Top 30 Players Countdown: No. 6
It’s a new era for Michigan State football in many ways. That includes the quarterback position. Alessio Milivojevic is perhaps the first player Pat Fitzgerald worked to retain when the Spartans’ new head coach arrived in East Lansing.
Michigan State Spartans 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.
Tom Izzo News / Yardbarker / June 15
Tom Izzo calls for Michigan State alums to rally together against Board of Trustees
Tom Izzo clearly loves the Michigan State Spartans.
Pat Fitzgerald News / Yardbarker / June 3
Pat Fitzgerald, Michigan State pick up important recruiting win over Big Ten foes
Pat Fitzgerald has a ton of work ahead of him as the new head coach of the Michigan State Spartans.
Tom Izzo News / Yardbarker / May 28
Michigan State's Tom Izzo mourning the death of his 100-year-old mother
Tom Izzo is mourning the loss of one of his beloved family members, his mother Dorothy Izzo, who has died at the age of 100.
Michigan State Spartans News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 12
Ethan Belchetz Commits To Michigan State
Another top NHL Draft prospect is headed to play College Hockey. According to an announcement on his Instagram, Ethan Belchetz, a projected first-round pick in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft, has committed to Michigan State University.
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