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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.

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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.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 12

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.

NFL News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 30

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.

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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

Michigan State Football Offers Top Safety

Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith is making it simple on the recruiting trail. The priority is the state of Michigan. After that, it is about rebuilding the Midwest.

Michigan State Secondary Coach Blue Adams: 'I Couldn't Have Inherited a Better Room'

It can be challenging for coaches who are new to a program to adjust to coaching new players. You go from a group you grew close to at your previous program to a whole new unit, one you have to learn from scratch.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 24

MSU's Blue Adams on Armorion Smith Dealing With Loss of His Mother: 'I Coach Football, He's Living Life'

There is much excitement surrounding the Michigan State community as the football team gears up for its season opener against Florida Atlantic at Spartan Stadium on Friday.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 24

What MSU Football Coach Has Noticed About New Recruiting Region

Michigan State Spartans secondary coach Blue Adams is a vital part of what is a stacked defensive coaching staff. He is a prolific recruiter and talented player developer.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 23

Michigan State's Blue Adams With Update on Secondary, More

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State secondary coach Blue Adams was one of several coaches to follow Jonathan Smith from Oregon State this offseason. Michigan State has severely lacked in passing defense in recent seasons, falling miles below the standard that the secondary had set in the early 2010s as one of the best in the nation.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 21