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College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 11

Candidates to Lead MSU in Sacks in 2025

It has become a tired talking point among Michigan State fans, but the team struggled to get after the quarterback last season.  MSU finished with only 19 sacks, which ranked as the third-fewest in the Big Ten.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 28
Junior Defensive Lineman Ready to Be a Leader for Michigan State Defense

Junior Defensive Lineman Ready to Be a Leader for Michigan State Defense

Michigan State football has always performed best, when they have had impactful leaders on their football team. That will be the goal for Alex VanSumeren

Alex VanSumeren Talks Brother, Fellow Spartan Winning Super Bowl

Alex VanSumeren Talks Brother, Fellow Spartan Winning Super Bowl

Former Michigan State linebacker Ben VanSumeren joined the list of Spartans to have won a Super Bowl this past February when he and the Philadelphia Eagles bested the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

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The 'No. 4 overall NFL Draft picks since 2000' quiz

The 'No. 4 overall NFL Draft picks since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to be chosen with the fourth-overall pick in each NFL Draft since 2000 can you name in five minutes?

Watch: MSU DL Alex VanSumeren Talks Spring Ball, More

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State defensive lineman Alex VanSumeren, younger brother of former Spartan linebacker Ben VanSumeren, who recently became a Super Bowl champion , comes off his first full active season with the Green and White.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 22
VanSumeren Bounced Back for Michigan State in 2024

VanSumeren Bounced Back for Michigan State in 2024

The Michigan State Spartans ended an up-and-down 2024 season on a down, missing a bowl game after losing to Rutgers.  This left many things in question for Jonathan Smith in his first season coaching the Spartans.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 1

Michigan State Defender Reveals Scary Fact About Indiana

Perhaps one of the biggest surprises in college football this season is the play of the Indiana Hoosiers, who are entering Saturday’s matchup against Michigan State with a perfect 8-0 record.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 30

Watch: Michigan State's Alex VanSumeren on Moving on to Indiana, More

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State's front seven has prospered from its depth throughout its 2024 season. Whether it be on the line or at linebacker, the Spartans have been able to utilizes multiple key assets, which has served as a huge advantage for this defense.

Michigan State's Alex VanSumeren Had Difficult Road to First Start

Michigan State defensive lineman Alex VanSumeren first couple of years as a Spartan were anything but ideal. An ESPN top 300 recruit and younger brother of former two-year Spartan letterwinner Ben VanSumeren, Alex came to East Lansing with very high expectations surrounding him.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 4

Michigan State DL Alex VanSumeren Reflects on Season Opener, Looks Ahead to Maryland

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Alex VanSumeren had a tough start to his career in East Lansing. After playing just four games in his first season with the program, VanSumeren missed all of last season with an injury.

College Football News / Spartan Shadows / August 13

Michigan State football: Future is bright with Alex VanSumeren, Ben Roberts

The future seems incredibly bright with Alex VanSumeren and Ben Roberts manning the middle of the Michigan State football defensive line. If you follow the Michigan State football program close enough to read Spartan Shadows, then you already know the transfer portal claimed two of the team’s best players this offseason.

MSU's Alex VanSumeren Progressing in Camp, Setting 'Example' of How to Bounce Back

MSU's Alex VanSumeren Progressing in Camp, Setting 'Example' of How to Bounce Back

Michigan State redshirt freshman defensive lineman Alex VanSumeren has had a tough start to his collegiate career. The former four-star recruit missed the entirety of his first season at Michigan State with a leg injury.

Michigan State football: Alex VanSumeren shining in fall camp

Haven’t heard the name Alex VanSumeren in a while? I don’t blame you, but I expect you’ll be hearing his name more very soon. Michigan State football opened fall camp last week and reports are coming out about players who are standing out as we approach the season opener.

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