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Improving week-to-week is a key to every college football season. While some things for Michigan State need some adjusting after an uninspiring 41-24 victory over Youngstown State , there are a few positive performances that stood out.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 10

Why Jack Velling Can't Remain Quiet Against Youngstown State

In a thrilling match against the Boston College Eagles, the Michigan State Spartans came out victorious after double overtime, 42-40. As their revenge statement game for MSU approached, many players set out to prove themselves from their week one slumps, mainly Wide Receiver Nick Marsh and Tight End Jack Velling.

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

Will MSU's Jack Velling Break Out Against Boston College?

The Michigan State Spartans are getting ready to rematch the Boston College Eagles after losing to them, 23-19, last season. Inevitably, some players will have to step up in order to win convincingly against the Eagles, namely on the offensive scheme that lost MSU the game last year.

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

Watch: MSU TE Velling Reflects on WMU, Looks Ahead to BC

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State didn't utilize senior tight end Jack Velling too much in the passing game in its win over Western Michigan on Friday, as the veteran was coming off a foot injury that had kept him out for most of fall camp.

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

Predicting MSU TE Velling's Stats vs. Western Michigan

Michigan State tight end Jack Velling is looking to improve in his final collegiate season. Velling was one of the Spartans’ highest-regarded transfers

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 27

MSU OC Lindgren Has High Praise for Freshman TE

The Michigan State Spartans hope to incorporate their tight ends into the offense more in 2025. MSU did not have the opportunity to do so last season,

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 23

Predicting MSU's Top Senior of 2025

Michigan State has a nice blend of experience and youth on its football team this year, and it's going to be the veterans who dictate how successful this team is in 2025.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 19

Jonathan Smith Offers Injury Update for MSU's Top TE

Michigan State tight end Jack Velling has dealt with a foot injury throughout most of fall camp, but according to coach Jonathan Smith, his recovery is trending in the right direction.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / July 8

Notable MSU Offensive Player Ratings in EA Sports CFB 26

EA Sports College Football 26 made its debut on Monday for those who pre-ordered the game. Today, we take a deep dive into the highest-impact Spartan players on offense and their initial player ratings.

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

Report: Where MSU's Velling Ranks Among Big Ten TEs

Michigan State senior tight end Jack Velling is looking to make his final year of college football his best as he enters his second season in East Lansing.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 1

MSU Football's Top Bounce-Back Candidates

The Michigan State Spartans disappointed fans on the football field last season, missing a bowl game for the third consecutive season. Jonathan Smith expected to turn things around in his first season but ultimately fell short of a postseason berth.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / May 7

Report: MSU Veteran Among 2026 NFL Draft TE Prospects

Jack Velling didn't have the year Michigan State fans had expected him to have in his first year with the Green and White. While Michigan State's transfers from Oregon State last year were headlined by quarterback Aidan Chiles, Velling was anticipated to be one of the top tight ends in all of college football.

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

TE Revival? Why the Room Will Be Key for MSU in 2025

Michigan State's tight end group has been relatively quiet in recent seasons, something that new offensive coordinator Brian Lindgren will look to improve upon in 2025.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 21

MSU's Velling's Ceiling, in the Words of His Position Coach

Michigan State was expected to have one of the best tight ends in all of college football when former Oregon State tight end Jack Velling followed Jonathan Smith and Co.

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Watch: Michigan State's Brian Wozniak Talks Spring Ball, More

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State is returning much of its tight end room from last year, which should help the unit, as a whole, take a leap. With

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 7

Spartans Need TE Velling to Repeat 2023 Success in 2025

The Michigan State Spartans' 2024 campaign did not go according to plan, as they fell behind too quickly and couldn't catch up. In MSU head coach Jonathan Smith's second season coaching the squad, the team will need to bounce back before the signing of Smith bites them where the sun doesn't shine.

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

Watch: Michigan State's Jack Velling Talks Spring Ball, More

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Jack Velling comes off a first season at Michigan State that didn't exactly meet expectations. Expected to be one of the top tight ends in the country, he finished with just 411 receiving yards and one touchdown.

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

Report: MSU's Velling One of Top Returning TEs in CFB

Michigan State football has a promising roster so far, mixed with a solid blend of newcomers and returners. One of those returning who is expected to make a big impact is rising senior tight end Jack Velling, one of the initial transfers who followed Jonathan Smith and Co.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 21

Report: MSU TE Velling Named Among Nation's Best

Tight end Jack Velling was highly touted heading into his 2024 campaign with Michigan State. Things didn't go quite according to plan, as the offense struggled and Aidan Chiles was sporadic as a passer.

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

MSU to be Visited by Idaho Transfer TE

I recently reported on Michigan State's need to consult the transfer portal in order to shore up tight end position. "The Spartans have transfer portal needs, all of which vary in why it is a need.

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

Velling Showed Glimpses of Potential for MSU

The Michigan State Spartans football season did not go according to plan after all the new faces showed up in East Lansing. While the season was not one to remember, one of the Spartans' most promising players returning for next season, tight end Jack Velling, showed glimpses of his true potential in his first season as a Spartan.

College Football News / Spartan Shadows / February 22, 2024

Michigan State football: Jack Velling ranked top 10 returning TE per PFF

New Michigan State football transfer Jack Velling has been rated a top 10 returning tight end in the nation by PFF. Michigan State football and Jonathan Smith have done an excellent job this offseason filling out the roster.

College Football News / Spartan Shadows / December 18, 2023

Michigan State football lands top TE transfer target Jack Velling

What a series of days for Michigan State football. Jack Velling, the top transfer portal TE target for Jonathan Smith, committed on Monday. Michigan State football has officially picked up another commitment from a pass-catcher.

College Football News / Spartan Shadows / December 18, 2023

Michigan State football gets crystal ball for coveted TE transfer

Michigan State football picked up a crystal ball for a coveted tight end transfer in Oregon State’s Jack Velling. This is a big one. Michigan State football just picked up their first crystal ball prediction to land former Oregon State tight end Jack Velling.

College Football News / Spartan Shadows / December 9, 2023

Michigan State football hosting Oregon State TE transfer Jack Velling

Michigan State football has another big name on campus this weekend. His name is Jack Velling and he’s a major priority. This weekend is a massive one for new Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith and his staff.