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How Michigan State’s Kur Teng Performed in His Latest Start

Michigan State has begun its season perfectly with an 8-0 record after defeating Iowa in dominant fashion, the final score being 71-52. The game saw the

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Michigan State Spartans News / College Football Talk / December 5

Michigan State, MSU athletic department receive $401 million gift for school, athletic department

Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university’s and athletic department’s fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 5

How Michigan State’s Last Battle with Duke Unfolded

Michigan State has started the season perfectly with three upset wins against ranked teams along the way, versus Arkansas, Kentucky, and North Carolina, respectively.

Preview: MSU Hockey's Massive Rivalry Series vs. Michigan

One of the defining series for third-ranked Michigan State hockey is here, as the Spartans get ready to go against No. 1 Michigan. Friday's game is in East Lansing; Saturday's is in Ann Arbor.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 5

Defensive Coordinator Candidates for Pat Fitzgerald to Consider

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald officially has the title and the office; now it’s time for him to build his staff. Fitzgerald has famously built his identity on toughness and strength, with a focus on the defensive side of the football.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 4

Preparation for Duke Goes Further Back for MSU, Tom Izzo

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- The preparation for seventh-ranked Michigan State's game against No. 4 Duke on Saturday didn't begin after the Spartans beat Iowa on Tuesday.

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

Why Keeping Star QB Home is Major for Pat Fitzgerald

National Signing Day has come and gone for Michigan State. According to 247Sports.com , the Spartans finished with the No. 46 class nationally, which ranks 12th in the Big Ten.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 4

Recapping Early Signing Day for Michigan State, Fitzgerald

Wednesday was the first big day of Pat Fitzgerald's tenure at Michigan State , as recruits in the 2026 class began to sign their letters of intent to join him and the Spartans.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 4

How Pat Fitzgerald Can Maximize First MSU Recruiting Class

The Michigan State Spartans have signed most of their 2026 recruiting class as of National Signing Day on Wednesday. MSU still has a few players left who need to sign: wide receiver Samson Gash, offensive lineman Collin Campbell, and defensive back Jeremiah Favorite.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 4

What We’ve Learned from Fitzgerald’s First Days at MSU

Pat Fitzgerald didn't get much time to admire his fresh start at Michigan State before having to get to work. He's got players on the current roster to try and retain, and a recruiting class to keep intact that started signing their letters of intent on Wednesday.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 4

Breaking Down Details of MSU's Pat Fitzgerald's Contract

The Pat Fitzgerald era at Michigan State has arrived, and the newest head football coach has signed a five-year deal with the school. Fitzgerald's contract, which Spartan Nation has obtained a copy of, has some interesting elements in it that are slightly different from Jonathan Smith's deal.

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

Why Athletic Initiative Will Benefit Pat Fitzgerald Majorly

The Michigan State Spartans are beginning a new era in their football program under newly appointed head coach Pat Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald takes the job after MSU fired Jonathan Smith on Sunday after two unsuccessful seasons in East Lansing.

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

What Grade Michigan State’s Hire of Pat Fitzgerald Gets

Pat Fitzgerald has been officially named the new head coach of Michigan State football. After letting Jonathan Smith go, a day after winning against Maryland, J Batt wasted no time in finding the next head coach. Fitzgerald was the former head coach of Northwestern from 2006-2023.

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

3 Observations From Michigan State's Convincing Win over Iowa

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Tuesday was one of the most eventful days at Michigan State in a while. MSU formally introduced Pat Fitzgerald as its new head football

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

Pat Fitzgerald Hire Earns Praise from Spartan Legend

Michigan State held its introductory press conference for new head football coach Pat Fitzgerald on Tuesday afternoon. Fitzgerald’s opening remarks earned

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

Early Signing Day Tracker: Every Player Coming to MSU in 2026

Follow along as Michigan State builds its 2026 recruiting class during the Early Signing Period. This real-time tracker features every official signee, individual breakdowns, position group insights, and how the class stacks up nationally.

Jaxon Kohler News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 3

MSU's Jaxon Kohler Continues Rise with Double-Double vs. Iowa

EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Lots of things are going right for Michigan State basketball so far this season. Senior forward Jaxon Kohler has been one of them.

Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / December 2

Izzo gives thoughts on supporting Fitzgerald at Michigan State

Tom Izzo gives thoughts on supporting Pat Fitzgerald at Michigan State

Tom Izzo has been with the Michigan State Spartans for a long time. He was hired as the head basketball coach in 1995 and has been a Spartan ever since, as he's carved out a legendary coaching career.

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Michigan State Spartans News / Athlon Sports / December 1

College Football Coach Reportedly Accepts Big Ten Job

The Michigan State Spartans parted ways with coach Jonathan Smith on Sunday. Smith was in East Lansing for the past two seasons after taking the job, coming from Oregon State.

Michigan State Spartans News / Total Apex Sports / November 30

Pat Fitzgerald Hired As Next Head Coach Of Michigan State

In a move that has the college football world buzzing, Michigan State appears ready to roll the dice on a redemption story. Sources close to the program have indicated that former Northwestern Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald is the primary target to take over the Spartans, with a deal expected to be finalized soon.

Michigan State Spartans News / Larry Brown Sports / November 30

Michigan State makes major decision on Jonathan Smith

The Michigan State Spartans are the latest college football team to make a coaching change.

Michigan State Spartans News / Athlon Sports / November 30

8 Coaching Candidates to Replace Jonathan Smith at Michigan State

Michigan State fired coach Jonathan Smith on Sunday. Smith went 9-15 in two seasons in East Lansing and won just four Big Ten contests in that span. The Spartans finished 4-8 in 2025 after a win over Maryland in Week 14 to ensure the program wouldn’t go winless in conference action.

Pat Fitzgerald News / Yardbarker / November 30

Michigan State to fire Smith with potential replacement in mind

Michigan State to fire HC Jonathan Smith with potential replacement already in mind

A disappointing season for the Michigan State Spartans is reportedly leading to a coaching change.

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Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / November 25

Michigan State's Smith not thinking about future in East Lansing

Michigan State HC Jonathan Smith not thinking about his future in East Lansing

Michigan State Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith is absolutely in the hot seat in East Lansing. Yes, he's only in his second season with the Spartans, but his team is 3-8 and they're riding an eight-game losing streak.

Drew Stevens' 44-yard FG caps Iowa rally over Michigan State

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