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Pat Fitzgerald names recipient of new Spartan jersey tradition

Lucas Gentilia

August 8, 2026

MSU football has a new tradition and transfer edge Kenny Soares Jr. will be its first recipient—the No. 1 jersey was awarded to the redshirt senior for upholding "Spartan values."

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Intensity and urgency define MSU's first fall practice

Owen Kinzey

August 7, 2026

During his first press conference ahead of fall camp, Fitzgerald outlined two core principles to shape the team's culture in every facet — intensity and urgency.

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Sherman Lewis, MSU Hall of Fame running back, dies at 83

Lucas Gentilia

May 16, 2026

Sherman Lewis, a running back under Hall of Fame coach Duffy Daugherty during the years of 1960-63, passed away at the age of 83 on Friday, May 15. He cemented his name as one of the greatest athletes in MSU football history.

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Gulbin and Eckley selected in sixth round of 2026 NFL Draft

Tyler Gaylord

April 26, 2026

Two Spartans heard their names called on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft, with center Matt Gulbin and punter Ryan Eckley extending Michigan State's draft streak to five consecutive years.

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Ryan Eckley leans on ex-MSU punter Bryce Baringer through NFL draft

Croix Green

April 26, 2026

MSU football has two former players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. Punter Ryan Eckley was taken in the 6th round following in the footsteps of his former teammate and friend Bryce Baringer.

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Defense impresses at Spring Showcase as MSU prepares for 2026 season

Tyler Gaylord

April 18, 2026

Pat Fitzgerald's first spring in East Lansing is in the books — and if Saturday's showcase was any indication, the defense is ahead of schedule, the receiving corps has work to do and the countdown to Michigan is already on.

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Bullough returns to MSU after 12 years, but 'Spartan Pride' never left

Tyler Gaylord

April 15, 2026

Twelve years removed from his days as a student-athlete in East Lansing, Max Bullough is back where his story began — and for a program desperate to reclaim its identity, it feels like he never left.

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MSU running back room sparks hope for run game revival in 2026

Tyler Gaylord

April 10, 2026

Michigan State enters the 2026 season with a crowded running back room aimed at restoring the physical identity that once defined Spartan football. Led by Cam Edwards, the group blends experience and depth as it looks to reestablish a dominant ground attack.

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From rival to Spartan, Sheridan chasing standard he grew up watching

Tyler Gaylord

April 1, 2026

Nick Sheridan once lined up under center for Michigan against Pat Fitzgerald's Northwestern Wildcats. Now he's calling plays for Fitzgerald at Michigan State, returning to a program he first fell in love with as a kid watching Plaxico Burress and company turn East Lansing into a winning culture under Nick Saban. 

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Spartans put talent on display at MSU Pro Day

Croix Green

March 19, 2026

MSU hosted its annual Pro Day as seventeen players showcased their talents in front of NFL scouts. These Spartans look to continue their football career in professional leagues and got the chance to show people why they deserve to take that next step.

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Fitzgerald secures homegrown talent and depth in his first MSU class

Tyler Gaylord

February 9, 2026

One word to describe Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald's first recruiting cycle would be a “whirlwind,” assembling a 30-player class built around in-state talent and transfer portal experience. Highlighted by the retention of Michigan’s top wide receiver Samson Gash and key veteran additions in the trenches, the Spartans’ 2026 class reflects Fitzgerald’s vision of rebuilding MSU through high school development, competitive depth and culture.

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Two former Spartans take stage in Super Bowl

Croix Green

February 5, 2026

Super Bowl 60 is nearly here and Spartan fans will be watching two former MSU football stars, Kenneth Walker III and Bryce Baringer take the biggest stage in the sport this weekend.

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Alabama’s Nick Sheridan announced as MSU offensive coordinator

Tyler Gaylord

January 2, 2026

Michigan State has its answer at offensive coordinator. The Spartans are hiring Alabama co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Nick Sheridan, a move that signals a fresh start for an offense that has struggled since its 11-2 season in 2021. With Big Ten experience, deep ties to the state of Michigan and a track record of quarterback development, Sheridan arrives in East Lansing as one of the most significant hires of Pat Fitzgerald’s early tenure.

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MSU quarterback Aidan Chiles plans to enter transfer portal

Kaspar Haehnle

December 15, 2025

With the departure of Jonathan Smith and the hiring of new Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald, junior quarterback Aidan Chiles has announced his intention to enter the transfer portal.