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Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley has performed like the best player at his position throughout college football through two games. After another sensational performance against Boston College, the Spartans' special teams ace was named the Ray Guy Award National Punter of the Week on Tuesday.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 7

Special Teams Summary: Week Two Vs Boston College

While Special Teams are often underestimated, the Michigan State Spartans but parts of their special teams entering week two that were poised as MSU’s secret weapons.

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

MSU's Ryan Eckley Compares Kicking, Punting to Golf

Elite Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley gave some insight into the mind of a specialist on Tuesday, and he certainly had some interesting things to say.

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

Watch: MSU P Ryan Eckley Talks Week 1, More

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State redshirt junior punter had himself one heck of a season debut in the Spartans' victory over Western Michigan last week.

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

Michigan State's Secret Weapon Revealed Himself in Week 1

Sometimes, discussions around what how a quality football team are done wrong. Usually, it begins with the offense and how good the quarterback is, then the running backs and receivers, and then the offensive line gets discussed a little bit (usually not enough).

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

A Look at MSU's Key Specialists

Although in the midst of a rebuild, the Michigan State Spartans are hungry for victory in the upcoming 2025 season, and much of the pressure for victory lands on quarterbacks, O-linemen, or pass catchers.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Four Spartans Honored as Phil Steele’s Top Big Ten Preseason Players

Ahead of the coming college football season, Phil Steele released his conference-specific first to fourth preseason teams. While Michigan State football

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Michigan State Punter Honored as Prestigious Walter Camp Preseason All-America Team Selectee

The 2025 Walter Camp preseason FBS All-America Team selectees were announced, and Michigan State had one Spartan representing the team on defense. Walter Camp selected the first All-America team in 1889 and the 2025 teams mark the 136th edition of the nation's oldest college football All-America team.

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

MSU Represented on Prestigious Preseason All-America Team

We're already to the point in the offseason when we'll start to see some preseason watch lists coming out, setting the expectations high for the best in college football.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 9, 2024

Spartans Have Another Elite Punter at Their Disposal

The Michigan State Spartans possess yet another one of the nation's best punters. Redshirt sophomore Ryan Eckley has quietly become one of the most skilled punters in college football and has continued the storied success that the Spartans have had at the position.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 3, 2024

Ryan Eckley Booting His Way Where He Left Off for The Spartans

Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley had high expectations coming into this season, and those expectations were matched after his Week 1 performance. Eckley

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 12, 2024

Michigan State P Ryan Eckley Continues to Block Out the Noise

There are more ways to be valuable to a football team than offensively and defensively. In Michigan State’s case, they have a valuable asset in its special teams unit.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 10, 2024

Michigan State Punter Eckley Had Big Shoes to Fill as Baringer's Successor Last Season

Michigan State punter Ryan Eckley entered the Spartans' program as a walk-on with something to prove. Going into last season, he only had one career punt and was facing the expectation of filling the void left behind by Bryce Baringer, who had been one of the best punters in all of college football.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 9, 2024

Michigan State P Ryan Eckley From Fall Camp

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State football is in its second week of fall camp already. The Spartans are gearing up for their Week 1 season opener against Florida Atlantic, which will serve as the first game of the Jonathan Smith era in East Lansing.