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College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 23
MSU Offense, Milivojevic Seeking Bounce-Back vs. Tough Nebraska Defense
EAST LANSING -- The biggest gap between Michigan State and No. 3 Notre Dame this past Saturday was the Spartans' passing attack against Notre Dame's secondary.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 4
3 Instant Takeaways From MSU's Sketchy Win vs. Toledo
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- That certainly wasn't pretty. Michigan State started strong on Friday night, but the mood isn't all that positive after the Spartans escaped with a 30-20 victory over Toledo in the team's 2026 season opener.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 2
MSU Football's 5 Biggest Swing Players for 2026 Season
Kickoff is now just two days away for Michigan State. The Spartans officially start the Pat Fitzgerald era and the 2026 season on Friday against Toledo (8 pm ET, FS1).
The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 29
Why MSU's Alessio Milivojevic Will Be Better Than People Think
I think there should be more excitement around Michigan State's new QB1 than there is right now. One might remember all the fanfare Aidan Chiles got when he transferred to MSU from Oregon State a couple of years ago.
25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 27
How MSU Stars Can Impress in Regular Season Opener
The Spartans will start their season just days from now, and every player is getting ready for their first opportunity to impress against the Toledo Rockets at home.
Michigan State Spartans 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 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.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 16
Michigan State Football Positional Preview: Quarterbacks
Michigan State has an interesting crop of players at football's most important position. The Spartans didn't have to do much to find their QB1, despite a coaching change.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 11
Two Games Where MSU's Milivojevic Can Prove Himself
The Spartans were set to face a major question mark at quarterback this year with Aidan Chiles' leaving the team. Then they found their guy when Chiles got injured, and Alessio Milivojevic performed well in the time he was given.
UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 9
This UCLA Football Midseason Matchup Could Be Telling
The Bruins are looking to improve this year, which means they must win more games both out of conference and in conference. That will certainly be no easy task, given some of the games on their schedule, such as Michigan, Oregon, and USC.
Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season
Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.
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.
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 .
College Football 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.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 28
Where MSU's Milivojevic Stands Among Power 4 Peers Entering Fall
Michigan State's starting quarterback can certainly be placed under the "unproven" side of things entering the 2026 season. Zach Koons of Sports Illustrated released a list where he ranked all 68 projected starting quarterbacks in the Power Four conferences this year.
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's Best Path to Big Ten Success
The Spartans were an abysmal team last year in conference play, sometimes getting close to a victory but only getting the job done at the end of the season, when the team was doomed to an offseason of chaos no matter what.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 16
One Assistant Football Coach Critical to Spartans' 2026 Success
A new era of Michigan State Spartans football begins soon as training camp rapidly approaches. First-year head coach Pat Fitzgerald has been tasked with taking the Spartans back to national prominence, where they once stood tall as a Big Ten contender for many years under former head coach Mark Dantonio.
Why Alessio Milivojevic Could Be Spartans' Next Big Star
The Michigan State Spartans have had their fair share of talented quarterbacks come through the program throughout the 21st century. There was Drew Stanton in the early 2000s, Kirk Cousins in the late 2000s, program great Connor Cook in the mid-2010s, and Brian Lewerke at the end of the Mark Dantonio era.
What MSU's Alessio Milivojevic Needs To Succeed This Year
The Spartans need to have a better year in 2026 to prove to both fans and haters alike that they can not only bounce back after a rough season like last year, but also thrive in chaotic situations, like what the school has been going through the past month.
Why Doubt Levels for MSU's Milivojevic Have Been Too High
Michigan State's new starting quarterback is not exactly getting praised a ton by the national media. On Tuesday, ESPN's David Hale tiered every FBS team's quarterback situation.
How Michigan State Has Found Long-Term QB Stability
After two seasons of Aidan Chiles under center, Michigan State is turning the page at quarterback. Pat Fitzgerald and his staff have named Alessio Milivojevic the starting quarterback heading into the upcoming season, a decision that was earned rather than handed to him.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 20
Projecting MSU's QB Depth Chart Following Spring Practices
It's back to the offseason after 15 spring practices for Michigan State football. The Spartans have four quarterbacks on the roster. MSU's Week 1 starter will be different this season after last season's starter, Aidan Chiles , transferred to Northwestern.
Confidence, Past Experience Push MSU's Milivojevic Past Spring
The number of days before Michigan State football is officially back in action may be in the triple digits, but there is no doubt will be starting at quarterback when MSU faces Toledo on Sept.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 17
John McNulty Shares Strengths of MSU's Deep QB Room
Michigan State has positioned itself well in the quarterback room. Head coach Pat Fitzgerald has already named Alessio Milivojevic as the starter, but other names behind him are helping strengthen the depth for MSU at football's most critical position.
College Football News / Field Level Media / November 29
Alessio Milivojevic helps Michigan State avoid history it didn't want
Freshman Alessio Milivojevic threw a career-high four touchdown passes and Michigan State snapped its eight-game losing streak with a 38-28 victory over Maryland on Saturday at Ford Field in Detroit.
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