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Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 28
MSU Needs Nikai Martinez to be Consistent Again

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.

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

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

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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

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 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

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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