The Michigan State Spartans are gearing up for the 2025 season, but let’s take a trip down memory lane in East Lansing. You won’t find it going down Farm Lane, or even all the way out to Hagadorn.
While at Michigan State, cornerback Darqueze Dennard grew into one of the most productive players in school history as he helped the Spartans reach heights they had not seen in decades.
The annual MSU Athletics Hall of Fame class has been announced and there’s a name in there that feels long overdue. According to MSU football on Twitter, Darqueze Dennard, along with the 1965 and 1966 teams, is being inducted into the school’s athletic Hall of Fame later this fall.
Top 2025 cornerback Jayden Shipps has been one of the targets Michigan State and Coach Jonathan Smith want most. Smith has made it a point to target the defensive backfield -- the Spartans long for the days of Darqueze Dennard and Trae Waynes-type talent.
When it comes to picking the 25 greatest football players in Big Ten history, the number of worthy candidates seems endless. Here's our list, listed by position.