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Michigan State secondary coach Blue Adams had some good things to say about his unit and one true freshman while speaking with the press on Wednesday prior to the Spartans' game against Boston College this coming Saturday.

MSU's Blue Adams Gives Encouraging Health Update on Key Safety

Michigan State has been fortunate not to have to deal with any truly long-term injuries so far in this early going of the 2025 season. For the secondary in particular, that is especially key, as that group suffered multiple injuries coming out of Week 1 last year.

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

Watch: MSU's Blue Adams Reflects on WMU, Looks Ahead to BC

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State's secondary played relatively well in the Spartans' season-opening win over Western Michigan last Friday. Some big plays were given up here and there, but ultimately, the defense never let the Broncos' offense score, which makes for a solid performance.

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MSU Offers Four-Star CB from Kentucky

Michigan State football continues to look to gain traction with the class of 2027 after what has been a very successful 2026 cycle. On Sunday, class of 2027 four-star cornerback Allen Evans IV of Trinity High School in St.

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How Important is Blue Adams for MSU Recruiting?

The Michigan State Spartans have some of the best staff members when it comes to recruiting players from all over the place. Their overall objective is far more than recruiting inside the state of Michigan as they look to bring in the best recruits from all over.

Michigan State Spartans News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Spartans Extend Offer to 3-Star Cornerback To Deepen Defensive Secondary

The class of 2026 recruiting class for the Michigan State Spartans is heavy on offense with only four of its 12 recruits playing on the defensive side of the ball. Looking to shift that trend, the Spartans extended an offer to a cornerback from Stuart, Fla.

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

Watch: MSU Secondary Coach Blue Adams Talks Spring Ball, More

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State's secondary will be looking to improve this coming season after struggling to defend the pass last year. The Spartans added some solid transfers to the room this offseason and now have a new safeties coach in James Adams , who so far, has been complementing secondary coach Blue Adams well.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 29

Michigan State Makes Top 7 for 3-Star DB

Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith and his staff have been doing all that they can to sure up the 2026 recruiting class. Michigan State got some great news on Thursday as Baltimore defensive back Amauri Polydor announced his top seven schools on social media.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 26

Michigan State 2027 Commit Continuing to Receive Offers

Back in December of 2024, class of 2027 defensive back Khalil Terry committed to the Spartans over teams like Nebraska, Tennessee, Utah, Washington and others.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 18

MSU Secondary Coach Blue Adams Making Waves on Recruiting Trail

When Michigan State named Blue Adams the new secondary coach in East Lansing, a lot of people touted it as a "home-run" hire. Adams was one of the key pieces with head coach Jonathan Smith at Oregon State, and Adams decided to follow Smith when he left for Michigan State.

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Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 14

MSU's Adams Hiring Paying Off Early

Michigan State's hiring of James Adams out of Wake Forest was crucial. At the time of his hiring, the safeties coach was described by Coach Jonathan Smith as a "great" fit for his staff.

Syracuse Orange News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 4

EXCLUSIVE: Syracuse CB Commit Talks MSU Offer

2026 three-star cornerback Jaxson Gates is committed to the Syracuse Orange. Michigan State is trying to change that. The Spartans offered Gates, through Cornerbacks Coach Blue Adams, on Friday.

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REPORT: MSU Football Early Enrollee DB West Talks Coaching Hire

Michigan State suffered a big blow when Cornerbacks Coach Demetrice Martin departed for UCLA in a lateral move that took him back home out west. Near simultaneously, the Spartans were able to secure the signature of 2025 three-star Maryland cornerback Aydan West during the early signing period.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 10

REPORT: What New Hire Adams Means For MSU Football

Michigan State suffered a huge blow in December when Cornerbacks Coach Demetrice Martin left unexpectedly to take a position with Big Ten rival UCLA. It was an eye-brow raiser, but it left the Spartans with a massive hole.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 6

Michigan State Adds Two New Position Coaches

Michigan State football announced the addition of two position coaches to the staff on Monday. Spartans coach Jonathan Smith will gain some help at the quarterback position as he added former Oregon State staffer Jon Boyer as the new quarterbacks coach.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 9

EXCLUSIVE: MSU Signee Edwards Sends Clear Message About His Game

Three-star Trinity Episcopal cornerback Terrance "Deuce" Edwards was a late 2025 cycle steal for the Michigan State Spartans. He was originally committed to West Virginia after picking the Mountaineers over Michigan State this summer.

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

Recent MSU Football Commit Has Great Response After Coach's Exit

The Michigan State Spartans landed Terrance "Deuce" Edwards, a cornerback from Virginia, one week before the early signing period. It capped a long-standing relationship with the high three-star prospect that continued after his commitment to West Virginia.

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

EXCLUSIVE: How Spartans Coaches Made Difference For Elite DB

Three-star cornerback Terrance "Deuce" Edwards is one of the most insightful recruits I've spoken to. You can tell when prospects approach their recruitment carefully, not carefree, and truly take the time to consider every factor.

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Watch: MSU Secondary Coach Blue Adams Reflects on Loss to Michigan, Looks Ahead to Indiana

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State has already faced three offenses that currently rank top 25 in passing, and on Saturday, it will go up against another.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 15

EXCLUSIVE: Keep an Eye on Recent MSU Football Offer

2025 Lufkin safety Evan Young has only been in contact with the Michigan State Spartans for a short period of time. Late in this 2025 cycle, receiving an offer from a major Big Ten conference school stood out to the prospect.

Blue Adams Speaks on the State of Michigan State's Secondary, Ohio State

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State's defense has been solid this year, but things are only going to get tougher from here on out. Particularly in the secondary, the Spartans are preparing for what will likely be the most dangerous passing offense it was see all season when the team hosts No.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 15, 2024