Right now, it’s hard to say. So many of last year’s leaders are gone, the face of the old regime. The team had already descended into an identity crisis, and that was before all of the off-season issues.
Following a substandard season in 2016, in which the Spartans finished with a 3-9 record and a troublesome offseason, the Spartans are less than two weeks away from beginning official gameplay, as the team will face Bowling Green at Spartan Stadium on Sept. 2.
Of the thousands who have suited up in the green and white and the ones who are revered for their accomplishments as Spartans — only a select few are ever named captain.
Despite a rough year, thousands of fans flocked to Spartan Stadium Wednesday to get a chance to be up close and personal with the 2017 MSU football team during the 15th annual “Meet the Spartans” event.
The pair of wide receivers have earned a reputation as jokesters among their teammates. Davis prefers pranks while Stewart reserves his effort for jokes, according to the latter.
Former Spartan wideout Donnie Corley has found a new school. According to reports, Corley has enrolled at Wayne County Community College for the upcoming school year.
L.J. Scott, Gerald Holmes and Madre London have all proven themselves enough to be in the running for MSU's starting spot. As they compete to be "the guy", the trio focus on building each other up rather than tearing each other down.
Jackson seemingly stole the spotlight at the Green-White game, hauling in eight catches for 168 yards. Now, he's looking to continue that success in the 2017 season.
Although the defense is fairly young, the linebacker corps has plenty of experienced upperclassmen who will help mentor the younger and less experienced players.
Listen to what the Spartans think about their upcoming football season.
The search for quarterback Brian Lewerke’s go-to target is on. The Spartans on the whole are young, its effects magnified among the wide receivers.
USA Today released the preseason Amway Coaches Poll Thursday, and the Spartans start 2017 on the outside looking in — unranked.
Despite shoulder surgery, former Spartan Montae Nicholson said he's ready to be an impact player for the Washington Redskins.
On the last day of July, the Spartans took the first step in the long marathon known as a college football season. Hundreds of practice hours loom ahead for MSU as it looks to reshape a tarnished image.
On the one year anniversary of Mike Sadler's death, friends, family and other Spartans joined together to celebrate his life in Grand Rapids. MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio, among others, made an appearance.
Junior running back LJ Scott has been added to another nationwide watch list.
Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports' composite ranking, Gissinger chose MSU over Vanderbilt, Syracuse, Iowa State, Kentucky, Boston College, among others.
Senior center Brian Allen was named to the Rimington Trophy Fall Watch List, MSU Athletic Communications announced Tuesday. The Rimington Trophy recognizes the best center in college football.
Spartan junior running back LJ Scott has been added to the 2017 Maxwell Award Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday. Since 1937, the award has been given to America's College Player of the Year.
Three former MSU football players have been officially dismissed for violating the university’s Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct policy, documents obtained by The State News confirm.