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Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 18
Key DB Could Be Out for MSU's Home Opener
Michigan State could have a crucial absence for its Week 1 contest against Western Michigan. Spartans coach Jonathan Smith revealed on Monday that senior safety Nikai Martinez "potentially" could miss the home opener on Aug.
Notable MSU Defensive Player Ratings in EA Sports CFB 26
EA Sports College Football 26 released this week, and the Michigan State Spartans defense was given a handful of strong overall ratings for the top players on the roster.
MSU's Defense Still Has Question Marks
The Michigan State Spartans are rebuilding on the defensive side of the ball. Six of the Spartans’ top 10 tacklers from last season have moved on. Safety Nikai Martinez is the team’s top returning tackler. Jonathan Smith, Joe Rossi and the rest of MSU’s defensive staff have work to do to make this group a competitive unit.
MSU Needs Nikai Martinez to be Consistent Again
Not much went right for the Michigan State Spartans on the football field in 2024. The team went 5-7 and missed a bowl game for the third consecutive season.
The 20 biggest college football season-opening upsets of all time
The 2025 college football season is about to kick off, and there's likely to be a few upsets that come along with it. Here's our list of 20 notable opening weekend upsets.
Watch: Michigan State DB Nikai Martinez Talks Spring Ball, More
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State defensive back Nikai Martinez is getting ready for his second and final season with the Green and White, and he'll be hoping it has a much better ending than last season.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 23
Watch: Michigan State DB Nikai Martinez Talks Win Over Purdue
EAST LANSING, Mich. Michigan State's defense played a solid game in the team's win over Purdue on Friday. It held the Boilermakers to just 3 points in
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 15
Spartan DB Nikai Martinez on MSU's Approach Going into Pivotal Stretch of the Season
With three games left in the football season, Michigan State looks to win each of its remaining games, first starting with its battle with Illinois. The Spartans look to end their two-game losing streak against the Fighting Illini, but it won't be an easy task.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 13
Watch: Michigan State DB Nikai Martinez Talks Team's Mentality Going Forward, More
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State's secondary has struggled as of late, but now fresh off a bye week, the group will be looking to rebound against a solid Illinois passing offense.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 20
Watch: MSU RB Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams, DB Nikai Martinez Speak After Win Over Iowa
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State showed up on both sides of the ball in its win over Iowa on Saturday. The run game was finally able to get going for the Spartans, an effort led by running back Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 16
Watch: MSU DB Nikai Martinez Talks Bye Week, Looks Ahead to Iowa
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State continues its season with another superior opponent in Iowa, who will come to town for the Spartans' Homecoming Weekend.
College football 2025: 25 non-conference games you'll want to watch
Ready for the college football season? Here are 25 non-conference games worth checking out. All times Eastern.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 4
Michigan State DB Nikai Martinez Reflects on Season Opener, Looks Ahead to Maryland
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State's defense made a strong first impression in Friday's season-opening win over Florida Atlantic. The Spartans forced two interceptions, including one by transfer defensive back Nikai Martinez early in the second quarter.
College Football News / Spartan Shadows / May 17, 2024
Michigan State football lands UCF DB transfer Nikai Martinez
Michigan State football has landed yet another impactful transfer, this time it’s UCF safety Nikai Martinez. Another day, another transfer commitment for Jonathan Smith and Michigan State football.
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