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The Michigan State Spartans are in the market for a linebacker. They lost their two biggest snap-getters from 2024, Jordan Turner and Cal Haladay. Turner's physicality and game-changing positioning will be sorely missed, though the Spartans could definitely find a suitable replacement for Haladay, who struggled mightily in coverage.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 28

Watch: Michigan State Senior Cal Haladay Reflects on Career, Talks Rutgers Game

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- It's been a long collegiate career for Michigan State senior linebacker Cal Haladay, and it's finally nearing its end. Halday has just one home game left as a Spartan, and it's one he will be looking to finish with a victory, prolonging his college career with a bowl game.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 19

Can MSU Veteran Lead Team in Key Stat Again?

The Michigan State Spartans have had an interesting season, to say the least, but were unable to walk away with the victory against Illinois on Saturday.

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College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 25

Spartans Veteran LB on Michigan Week: 'We're A Different Team'

The Michigan State Spartans (4-3) will require a strong performance from their defense this Saturday night against in-state rival, Michigan Wolverines (4-3), and it will be led by redshirt senior linebacker Cal Haladay playing in this rivalry for the fourth and final time of his career.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 23

MICHIGAN WEEK: MSU LB Cal Haladay Reflects on Iowa, Looks Ahead to Wolverines

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Not many Michigan State Spartans were with the team when it last defeated Michigan in 2021. Linebacker Cal Haladay was one of the few.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 11

Michigan State Offers Elite 2026 LB

Michigan State's defense under Joe Rossi loves its linebackers. Thus far in the 2024 season, the standout defensive players have been the linebackers. Jordan Turner, Cal Haladay, Wayne Matthews III -- they have all been exceptional.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 8

REPORT: Michigan State Veteran LB Has Struggled in Recent Games

Michigan State entered the season knowing it would have to lean on its defense for this season to be a successful one. While the unit performed well over

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

Missed Opportunities Continue to be Costly for Michigan State

Michigan State is now 3-2 after losing in blowout fashion at home to Ohio State. The Spartans put up a solid fight for as long as they could before the better team eventually pulled away in the second half.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 29

Spartans Veteran LB Experiences Fifth Straight Loss to Buckeyes

Michigan State fell to the No. 3-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, 38-7, at home on Saturday night in a less-than-impressive performance from the Spartans. Saturday night's loss marks the ninth-straight meeting that the Buckeyes have won between the two teams.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 29

Everything MSU LB Cal Haladay Said After Loss to OSU

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State was unable to pull off the upset against No. 3 Ohio State at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, ultimately falling to the Buckeyes, 38-7.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 27

Michigan State's Defense Respects OSU, Yet Confident in its Abilities

Michigan State will soon face one of the best teams in the country when it plays Ohio State at home on Saturday. The Spartans are coming off their first loss of the season, a game they had a shot to win late in but failed to finish.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 26

Michigan State to Honor Legendary Coach Saturday Against OSU

Michigan State has a long, rich football history that has included countless memorable players and its share of notable coaches. However, in Michigan State Football's history, no coach has won more games than Mark Dantonio.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 26

Michigan State LB Cal Haladay Talks Ohio State, More

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State linebacker Cal Halady is one of the longest-tenured players on the Spartans' defense. He's has his fair share of matchups with Ohio State.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 3

Michigan State Names Players of the Game For Victory Over Florida Atlantic

Michigan State is back to work after beating Florida Atlantic 16-10 in East Lansing. While Michigan State struggled in many areas in the win, numerous players had productive games individually.

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Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 2

Spartans' Cal Haladay Helped Defense Have a Day in Opener

Michigan State Spartans linebacker Cal Haladay has been a staple and bright spot in the last three seasons for the Spartans football team. Leading the team in tackles the last three years, Haladay is ready to be a crucial part of this year's defense.

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

Michigan State's LB Room is its Deepest Unit, Making For Great Competition

Michigan State football has a ton of depth at linebacker, a balanced blend of young guys, returners and transfers. Between Cal Haladay, Wayne Matthews

Michigan State Spartans News / NIL on SI / August 9

Michigan State Linebacker's Absence From CFB 25 Answered

College football is in the air, with training camp starting up and real games being just a few weeks away. This excitement is amplified by the recent release of EA’s College Football 25, the first college football game produced by EA in 11 years.

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

MSU Football Star Sounds Off On Last Season's Turmoil, Moving Forward

Last season was about as tumultuous as the Michigan State Spartans have ever seen. Former head coach Mel Tucker's tenure came to an abrupt end with controversy and scandal, and forcing an interim head coach in Harlon Barnett.

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

MSU Football's Cal Haladay on Candidates For Helmet Communication, 'Mike' Position

The Michigan State Spartans will run a new defense under their new defensive coordinator Joe Rossi, considered by many to be one of the best defensive minds in all of college football.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 31

Michigan State Football's Cal Haladay Talks Spartan LBs

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- The Michigan State Spartans will have question marks at some position groups during Jonathan Smith's first year. Who will emerge alongside Montorie Foster at wide receiver?

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 31

Michigan State LB Cal Haladay From Day 1 of Fall Camp

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State football is loaded at the linebacker position, and Cal Haladay is returning to lead the way. The graduate fifth-year senior led the Big Ten in total tackles (78) two seasons ago and is third in the nation in career tackles (307) among all active players.