Michigan State vs. Fla. Atlantic - August 30, 2024

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FinalAug 30

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Owls logo, Owls 0-1, 1ST 0, 2ND 3, 3RD 7, 4TH 0, TOT 10

Spartans logo, Spartans 1-0, 1ST 2, 2ND 14, 3RD 0, 4TH 0, TOT 16

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11:15J.Kim extra point is good.

11:19[3rd & 3 @ FAU 11] A.Chiles rushed for 11 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

7:50[2nd & 6 @ FAU 5] C.Fancher steps back to pass. Sacked at FAU End Zone for -5 yards (D.Douse). SAFETY.

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Tom Izzo, first day of practice today. But first, a word from Izzo on Michigan State football and Saturday's game against Nebraska: “I hope our fans get there early and stay late.”

Jim Comparoni

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Tom Izzo, first day of practice today. But first, a word from Izzo on Michigan State football: “I hope our fans get there early and stay late.”

Michael Grange

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As a follow up: Also no longer with the Raptors org this season is Andrew Jones, who was head coach the past two years with Raptors 905. The Raptors typically rotate their G-League head coachposition every two years.

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Raps announce coaching staff for 2026-27. As reported previously, they have added Stephen Silas as assistant role following departure of James Wade & Mike Batiste. Jeremy Castleberry - who has coached everywhere Kawhi has played - is back. Other additions below:

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Pat Fitzgerald won’t take the ‘rat poison’ and says Michigan State football remains 'a work in progress' https://t.co/NZEzxd7kWg

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What PFF Grades Say About Michigan State Football Defense Vs Notre DameMichigan State football suffered the first loss of the Pat Fitzgerald era on Saturday, bowing 27-10 to Notre Dame. The Spartans came in as four touchdown underdogs, but were able to stand toe-to-toe with the Fighting Irish for the majority of the contest. The defense had a solid game, although their inability to get off […]

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What Michigan State Football Snaps Counts Vs. Notre Dame RevealOn Saturday, Michigan State football traveled down to South Bend to take on Notre Dame. The Spartans came up short, losing 27-10 as the Irish pulled away in the second half. It offered an early opportunity to assess the Spartan travel roster, as only 80 players were allowed to come with the team this week. […]

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What PFF Grades Say About Michigan State Football Offense Vs Notre DameOn Saturday, Michigan State football left the friendly confines of Spartan Stadium for the first time all season. They took on Notre Dame in a rivalry renewed for the first time in 9 seasons. Ultimately, the Spartans could not capitalize on their opportunities, falling to Notre Dame 27-10. MSU was shut out in the second […]

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3 Takeaways From Michigan State Football’s Loss to Notre DameOn Saturday night, Michigan State football suffered their first loss of the Pat Fitzgerald era, falling to the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 27-10. The Spartans took the road trip to South Bend to battle for the Megaphone for the first time in a decade. The Spartans had preached execution and playing their game […]

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Michigan State Football Falls to Notre Dame 27-10On Saturday, it was a rivalry renewed as Michigan State football took on Notre Dame. It was the first time in nine years that the Spartans played the Irish, and first time in 10 seasons that the Spartans traveled to Notre Dame Stadium. The Fighting Irish entered as heavy favorites by 28.5 points, and the […]

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Game Thread: Michigan State @ Notre DameLive Michigan State Spartans Fan Discussion

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A rivalry renewed. Back like it never left.

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College Football 27 Predicts Michigan State Football Vs. Notre DameAnother game, another simulation. Michigan State football takes on Notre Dame at 7:30 p.m. EST under the lights in Notre Dame Stadium. Now, the metrics and statistics all say Notre Dame is heavily favored. To test out how the game would go, I turned to EA Sports’s College Football 27. Last week, the simulation projected […]

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Michigan State Football Snap Counts and Assessments Vs. Eastern MichiganOn Saturday, Michigan State football took down Eastern Michigan behind a strong second half and a dominant day by senior running back Cam Edwards. Defensively, the Spartans pitched a second half shutout, and it enabled more players to hit the field. The Spartans advanced to 2-0, with a trip to Notre Dame looming large this […]

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Michigan State Football: Last Notes from Eastern Michigan GameThe Spartans took down Eastern Michigan 35-7 on Saturday. Michigan State football turned what was an optimistic score for Eastern Michigan at halftime and crushed it with a 21-0 second half. Author’s Note: This is not my usual article and is not a report of any kind, rather a forming of my ideas and thoughts […]

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Cam Edwards: Running Away With Player Of The Game AwardTOC Nation selects Cam Edwards as the top star of win over Eastern Michigan

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What PFF Grades Say About Michigan State Football Defense Vs Eastern MichiganOn Saturday, Michigan State football got their final tune up game before heading to Notre Dame next week. The Spartans took on Eastern Michigan for the first time in a dozen years, looking to keep their unbeaten all-time record against the Eagles. The Spartans, on the strength of a shutout effort from the defense in […]

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3 Takeaways As Michigan State Football Puts Away Eastern Michigan 35-7Michigan State football was back in action on Saturday, taking on Eastern Michigan, an in-state foe residing less than 90 minutes from East Lansing. The Spartans saw their Mid-American Conference opponent for the first time since the 2014 season. The Spartans were 10-0 all time against the Eagles, alongside Pat Fitzgerald holding a 3-0 mark […]

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What PFF Grades Say About Michigan State Football Offense Vs Eastern MichiganOn Saturday, Michigan State football took down Eastern Michigan 35-7 on the strength of a defensive shutout in the second half while the Spartan offense came alive. The Spartans overcame a second quarter where the team did not look sharp. The offense had a rocky start, allowing two hits on quarterback Alessio Milivojevic on the […]

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Game Thread: Michigan State Vs. Eastern MichiganLive Michigan State Spartans Fan Discussion

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College Football 27 Predicts Michigan State Football vs. Eastern MichiganOn Saturday, Michigan State football takes on Eastern Michigan. The Spartans kick off at 3:38 p.m. EST as 17.5-point favorites. As I did before the matchup against Toledo, I turned to EA Sports’s College Football 27 to offer their own insights into the game. Last week, the sim predicted a heavy diet of Alessio Milivojevic […]

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Three Former Michigan State Football Players To Lead EMU on SaturdayOn Friday, Michigan State football had seven players lead their team out of the tunnel. The team captains, alongside EDGE Cal Thrush, carrying the American Flag, raced out to meet the fans when the Spartans were introduced. This Saturday, there might be as many as 10 players that once donned the green and white leading […]

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5 Michigan State Football Players That Can Debut Vs Eastern MichiganMichigan State football hosts the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EST. The Spartans are currently 17.5-point favorites, with Vegas predicting a comfortable, three-score win for Pat Fitzgerald. A three-score game is one that can quickly spiral to blowout territory for the Spartans, riding the momentum to pile on to Eastern Michigan. It […]

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3 Bold Predictions for Michigan State Football against Eastern MichiganOn Saturday, Michigan State football takes on in-state foe Eastern Michigan, the first time the two have played since the 2014 season. The Spartans enter off their opening 30-20 win over Toledo, with the Eagles sitting at 1-1 after splitting their matchups with Sacramento State and San Jose State. While this is not projected to […]

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How To Watch Michigan State Vs. Toledo - Details, Quick Facts, And PredictionsWhat to know for Michigan State Vs. Eastern Michigan football game

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Michigan State vs. Eastern Michigan Game PreviewSpartans look to go 2-0 vs. the MAC

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Michigan State Football: Brady Pretzlaff impresses coaching staff vs. ToledoIt is no secret that Michigan State was in dire need of an all-around reset after former head coach Jonathan Smith was fired last year. Pat Fitzgerald was brought in turn around the Spartan football program in early December of 2025. His arrival brought a ton of new faces to East Lansing. A practically brand-new […]

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Jon Palumbo Leaves Michigan State, Joining J Batt At KentuckyPalumbo will follow the former Spartan athletic director to Lexington.

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Michigan State Football Names Players of the Week vs. ToledoOn Monday, Michigan State football coach Pat Fitzgerald met with the media to recap the Toledo game and look ahead to Saturday’s contest against Eastern Michigan. During that session with the media, Fitzgerald also took time to shoutout the outstanding players who stood out against Toledo, alongside who helped prepare the Spartans for their 30-20 […]

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Gallery From Michigan State Football’s Win Over ToledoOn Friday night, Pat Fitzgerald and Michigan State football started the year 1-0 win a 30-20 win over Toledo. The Spartans outlasted a feisty Rockets team that took the lead at the start of the fourth quarter. Spartan Shadows had photographer Nolan Gerou on hand to capture the game, and here are his best shots […]

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What PFF Grades Say About Michigan State Football Offense Vs ToledoMichigan State football opened the Pat Fitzgerald era with a victory, although it was closer than the fans wanted. The Spartans, on the strength of five Liam Boyd field goals, beat Toledo 30-20. The offense was humming, but kept stalling and settling for field goals once they got near the Rocket 30-yard-line. That becomes confusing […]

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Michigan State Football Vs. Toledo Snap Counts and AssessmentsOn Friday, the Pat Fitzgerald era started with Michigan State football taking on traditional Mid-American Conference powerhouse Toledo. The Spartans fired off strong, but failed to finish drives, ultimately leading to the Rockets mounting a comeback and taking a fourth quarter lead before the Spartans pulled away late. With the dawn of the Fitzgerald era, […]

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4 Winners, 5 Losers From Michigan State Football’s Win Over ToledoMichigan State football fans walk out of Spartan Stadium with a 30-20 win over the Toledo Rockets after their first chance to watch a Pat Fitzgerald-led team. While the team walked away with a win, there are plenty of things to be happy about, while also some questions that still need to be answered. Who […]

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Three Takeaways From Michigan State Football’s Win Over ToledoOn Friday night, Michigan State football opened the Pat Fitzgerald era with a victory, pulling away late to beat Toledo 30-20. The Spartans had multiple occasions to pull away, particularly in the first half, but ultimately needed a rally to win. In the end, the Spartans accomplished their goal of going 1-0, but it was […]

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Instant Recap: Michigan State opens with a 30-20 win over ToledoIt wasn’t pretty, but Michigan State has its first win in the Coach Fitz era.

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Michigan State Football Takes Down ToledoOn Friday night, Pat Fitzgerald opened up his era of Michigan State football with a victory. As the lights shone bright, Fitzgerald and the Spartans turned the power out on Toledo in the first half, but then let them come back late. Ultimately, the Spartans fought back after a Toledo lead to win 30-20. Here’s […]

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Game Thread: Michigan State Vs. ToledoLive Michigan State Spartans Fan Discussion

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College Football 27 Predicts Michigan State Football vs. ToledoThe Spartans and Michigan State football are now within 24 hours of kickoff. Pat Fitzgerald faces his first test with Toledo, a school he has never squared off with and one the Spartans have not seen since 1925. As a result, the question becomes how will they fare? Well, with the anticipation killing me, I […]

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Pat Fitzgerald Previews Season Opening Matchup with ToledoOn Monday, Michigan State football head coach Pat Fitzgerald spoke to the media for his first game week conference as head coach. The Spartan coach previewed Toledo, a school the Spartans have not faced since 1925. Overall Thoughts On Toledo Overall, the head coach has a healthy respect for the Mid American Conference program, once […]

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Michigan State football: Previewing the loaded RB roomA lot of talent here.

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Nikai Martinez: “To be a Spartan is a Lonely Route”As the season draws closer for Michigan State football, with summer practice under a week away, the leaders for Spartan football have their goals in mind. Each one of the 105 players on the roster have individual goals that they will try to accomplish, while also representing the green and white. During Big Ten Media […]

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Media Days Takeaways 📝Breaking down talking points from across the CFB landscape ➡️

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Jordan Hall Speaks on Alex VanSumeren’s Departure to USCOn Wednesday, Michigan State football got their turn on the podium for Big Ten Media days. Pat Fitzgerald got his ‘welcome back’ moment to the Big Ten, bringing along Jordan Hall, Nikai Martinez, and Alessio Milivojevic with him to preview the season and open up about their offseason. Longtime Spartan Alex VanSumeren was also in […]

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Jordan Hall is the Embodiment of Michigan State FootballIn the era of the transfer portal, the story of a player that stays at the same school for all four seasons is rare. After three coaching changes and two defensive coordinators, all for a player not even raised in the state, however? That is the definition of commitment. Jordan Hall has stuck through Michigan […]

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Pat Fitzgerald Names Starting Center for Michigan State FootballAs the ramp up to summer camp continues, with the first day of practice only about one week away, Michigan State football and Pat Fitzgerald are naming some starters. In the spring, the story on Pat Fitzgerald was that the Spartans only were comfortable naming Alessio Milivojevic, Jordan Hall, and punter Rhys Dakin as starters. […]

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Michigan State Football Summer Roster Reveal Sees Three DepartOn Wednesday, Pat Fitzgerald and Michigan State football had their turn to speak with the media for Big Ten Media Days. The 27th Spartan head football coach enters his first season in the Big Ten since an tumultuous departure from Northwestern on a mission. With the Spartans getting their turn to speak, it also saw […]

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Michigan State Football: Big Ten Media Day One TakeawaysDay One of Big Ten Media Days is Complete in Chicago! Today in Chicago, the Big Ten hosted the first of three media days for the football programs. At the event, head coaches as well as players have the opportunity to speak on the state of their programs. They also could express what they are […]

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I Simmed Michigan State Football’s Season in College Football 27As the month rolls into July, College Football 27 is hitting shelves on Thursday, July 9. For some that are enrolled with EA Sports Membership Plus or have pre-orders ready, the game became available at 2 p.m. EST on July 2. Naturally, the first thing I did was simulate a season for Michigan State football […]

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Sherman Lewis Dies at 83Michigan St. legend won 4 Super Bowls as coach with 49ers, Packers

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Spartans In the NFL: Wayne Matthews III Earns Chicago Bears ContractOn Monday, Spartan linebacker Wayne Matthews III proved his rookie minicamp tryout was worth it. The two-year starter with Michigan State football parlayed his minicamp invite into an NFL contract, signing an undrafted free agent contract with the Chicago Bears. Matthews III becomes the next member of the Spartans in the NFL.

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Michigan State Football to Play Two Friday Night Games in 2026On Friday, Michigan State football announced two date changes to their 2026 games, as the Spartans now have three primetime slots in their schedule. One of them was expected, but the other is controversial, with the Spartans seeing their Senior Day become a night game.

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Michigan State Football Finalizes 2027 Schedule With FCS OpponentOn Thursday, the final piece of scheduling news for Michigan State football broke. After slating future matchups with Oklahoma State in 2028 and 2029, along with Cincinnati squaring off in 2030 and 2031, the 2027 schedule got finalized. J Batt and the Spartans inked a deal to host Duquesne to kickoff the next campaign in [...]

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Michigan State Football Schedules Home and Home with Cincinnati BearcatsOn Thursday, right after news broke that Michigan State football would be squaring off against Oklahoma State in 2028 and 2029, the Spartans reached another deal. Following the Oklahoma State matchups, the Spartans would face another Big 12 opponent the following years. Michigan State football will take on Cincinnati in a 2030 and 2031 home-and-home [...]

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Michigan State Football Gets Kickoff Time for Notre Dame MatchupAs the days count down towards the beginning of the Pat Fitzgerald era for Michigan State football, kickoff times will slowly start to be announced. One of the most anticipated matchups of the season occurs in week three for the Spartans, as Fitzgerald's crew travels down to South Bend, Indiana, to renew a rivalry with [...]

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Former Michigan State Football Long Snapper Taybor Pepper Cut By MiamiOn Monday, Michigan State football alumni Taybor Pepper got the call that no NFL player wants to hear. The starting long snapper for the Spartans' best years during the Mark Dantonio tenure was released by the Miami Dolphins as the AFC East squad geared up for their summer camp.

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Michigan State Football in Top Five for Intriguing Ohio ReceiverOn Sunday, Michigan State football saw another swing in the positive direction for the recruiting front. One day after four-star defensive lineman Nehemiah Ombati listed the Spartans in his top three, St. Ignatius (Ohio) receiver Trey Haddad listed the Spartans amongst his top five. What to Know About Trey Haddad Haddad has yet to have [...]

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Michigan State Football Left Out of Finalists for Texas LinebackerIt was not all good news for the Spartans on the recruiting trail on Sunday. As Ohio receiver Trey Haddad put the Spartans in his top five, a Texas linebacker left MSU out of his top six. For now, it appears that the roads have been closed off in Michigan State football and Max Bullough's [...]

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Michigan State Football WR Target Commits ElsewhereOn Saturday, Michigan State football saw an in-state target commit elsewhere after making the top four. The Spartans and Courtney Hawkins will be looking elsewhere for production during 2026 after Chad Willis announced his commitment to the Cincinnati Bearcats. Quick Breakdown on Chad Willis Willis is a receiver from Orchard Lake St.

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Michigan State Football Among Top 3 For Elite Four Star 2026 DLOn Saturday, the news was not all bad on the Michigan State football recruiting front. After Chad Willis announced his commitment elsewhere, the Spartans made the top three for an elite defensive lineman. Michigan State football and Winston DeLattiboudere III are honing in on Nehemiah Ombati.

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Pair of Spartans In the NFL Heading to Next Destinations, One to DetroitAfter the undrafted free agent frenzy calmed down in the NFL, with multiple Michigan State football players reaching deals, teams shifted their attention back to the regular free agency. After the Draft had concluded, teams were free to sign any player without it hurting their chances for compensatory selections during the 2027 NFL Draft.

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Michigan State Football UDFA Tracker Following 2026 NFL DraftMichigan State football saw their draft streak expand to five straight years on Saturday. In the sixth round, the Spartans saw Matt Gulbin and Ryan Eckley taken off the board in a span of three picks. They became the final two players selected during the Jonathan Smith regime, and 325th and 326th players selected in [...]

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Ryan Eckley Becomes First Punter Selected In 2026 NFL DraftOn Saturday, a mere two selections after Matt Gulbin saw his wait end, Ryan Eckley had his name called in the NFL Draft. Ryan Eckley was selected 211th overall by the Baltimore Ravens. He was the first punter selected during the 2026 NFL Draft. Eckley becomes the second Spartan taken in the draft, and the [...]

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Matt Gulbin Selected By Washington Commanders In Round 6On Saturday, Matt Gulbin finally heard his name called. The one-year Spartan captain saw his NFL Draft dreams realized, where he was selected 209th overall by the Washington Commanders. Matt Gulbin projects as a center, and his competition on the D.C. depth chart is Nick Allegretti and Julian Good-Jones.

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Matt Gulbin Scouting ReportSolid play strength C from MSU going to Commanders

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Michigan State Football Makes Top Four For Elite In State ReceiverMichigan State football wrapped up their spring over the weekend with the Spring Game, their first under Pat Fitzgerald. With spring ball over, the Spartans remain on the recruiting trail. Thursday saw the first day of the NFL Draft began, but it also saw crucial target wide receiver Chad Willis announce his top four, with [...]

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Takeaways, Statistics from Michigan State Football Spring GameMichigan State football took to the Spartan Stadium field for the second time in the spring, and fans were allowed to witness the final practice in the first spring under Pat Fitzgerald. The Spartans had an intersquad scrimmage that spanned nearly 100 plays, with a halftime break. Here are some observations and stars from a […]

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NCAA FBS Proposes New ScheduleOversight Committee recommended standardizing start date for all CFB teams at Week 0

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Pat Fitzgerald getting Michigan State football ready for Spring Showcase"We cannot play enough football." That is what Michigan State football coach Pat Fitzgerald said to the media after the last Tuesday spring practice on April 14. With spring ball almost over, MSU is looking to make more strides during the buildup to Saturday's Spring Showcase inside Spartan Stadium.

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Observations From Michigan State Football Spring Practice No. 13On Tuesday, Michigan State football began their last week of spring practice. The Spartans look to finish the week strong leading into Saturday, which is the Spring Football Showcase in Spartan Stadium. Michigan State football is in the midst of a rebuild, with Pat Fitzgerald being selected as the Spartan head coach in December after [...]

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Michigan State football: Clarity Provided in Bryson Williams' positionMichigan State football enters the 2026 season under Pat Fitzgerald with a lot of new pieces navigating their way through the first spring. However, with over 40 new players, the Spartans return a few pieces and coaches from last season's 4-8 campaign. One of those returning pieces is Bryson Williams, a star with Orchard Lake [...]

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Observations From Michigan State Football Spring Practice No. 10On Tuesday, Michigan State football returned for their tenth spring practice under Pat Fitzgerald. The Spartans look to return to their winning ways with the former Northwestern head coach and a high amount of roster turnover for the first season. With the Spartans returning indoors due to the below freezing temperatures in East Lansing on [...]

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Wild CFB Private Jet Expenses ✈️Alabama, Nebraska and Michigan all spent over $1M on private travel in 2025 (FOS)

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NCAA Eyeing Early CFB StartCommittee 'moving toward' making all teams begin season during Week 0 (The Athletic)

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Observations from Michigan State Football Spring Practice FourOn Tuesday, Michigan State football hosted their fourth spring practice of the season, with local media being allowed in for photo and observation for a few segments. With a coffee in hand and a camera in the other, here are some observations following the early morning practice.

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Michigan State Spartans Vs. Colorado State Rams live fan discussionJoin the Michigan State Vs. Colorado State basketball game discussion at The Only Colors and talk about the game in real time with your fellow Spartans fans!

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2026 CFB Rule Changes 📜Committee announces new rules and penalties around targeting, uniforms and more 📲

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Michigan State Spartans Vs. North Dakota State Bison live fan discussionJoin the Michigan State Vs. North Dakota State basketball game discussion at The Only Colors and talk about the game in real time with your fellow Spartans fans!

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Photo Gallery from Michigan State Football's First Spring PracticeOn March 17, Michigan State football opened spring practice to bring the dawn of the Pat Fitzgerald era. The Spartans started practice at 6:20 a.m. EST, and media was allowed in a few minutes after to capture the moments from the opening practice of the season.

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Michigan State Football: Initial Thoughts from First Spring PracticeIt's officially March, which means its once again time for Michigan State football to begin their spring football schedule. Head football coach Pat Fitzgerald made one change early on, with practice starting at 6:30 a.m. EST instead of 9:30 a.m. EST like last season. With tons of new players from both the transfer portal and [...]

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Michigan State Spartans Vs. Michigan Wolverines live fan discussionJoin the Michigan State Vs. Michigan basketball game discussion at The Only Colors and talk about the game in real time with your fellow Spartans fans!

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Michigan State Spartans In the NFL: Free Agency RecapOn Monday, the NFL tampering period officially opened. Three Michigan State Spartans have signed new contracts for the upcoming 2026-27 season, and are looking to repeat their previous success. For those that are unfamiliar with the term, the tampering period is when teams can come to terms with players before the league year started on [...]

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Le'Veon Agrees to Fight PaulFormer NFL All-Pro RB approves terms of boxing match vs. Logan

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Way-Too-Early College Football Upset Picks for 2026

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NFL Combine Day 4 Recap 🔥💫 Spencer Fano shines 💪 Markell Bell crushes 40 📲 Tap for results

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Top 25 QBs For 2026 🔢How the nation's best signal-callers stack up going into the spring ➡️

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Michigan State Spartans Fans Survey Results on basketball topicsMichigan State Spartans Fans Survey Results on Jeremy Fears vs. Braden Smith matchup

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CFB Transfer Players to Watch 👀Top players to keep an eye on this spring after changing teams 📲

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Michigan State football bringing in former All-Big Ten OL as assistant coachAfter Pat Fitzgerald was hired by AD J Batt to be the head coach of the Michigan State football program, he stated that this was, "not a rebuild, but a rebirth". About two and half months have now passed, and Fitzgerald's statement could not feel more true.

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NCAA May Change Targeting RuleCommittee could propose to remove 'carryover suspension part of the punishment' (The Athletic)

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Game Thread: Michigan State Vs. Ohio StateJoin the Michigan State Vs. Ohio State basketball game discussion at The Only Colors and talk about the game in real time with your fellow Spartans fans!

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The Case for 24-Team CFP Plan 🏆Why the Big Ten's expansion proposal has merit ➡️

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Game Thread: Michigan State @ WisconsinJoin the Michigan State Vs. Wisconsin basketball game discussion at The Only Colors and talk about the game in real time with your fellow Spartans fans!

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Players You'll Love in 2026 😍15 guys who'll get increased shine next season ➡️

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Big 10's CFP Proposal 😯24-team playoff by 2029. No conference championships. ESPN has full details 📲

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Underclassmen Eyeing 2026 Heisman 🏆Notre Dame's CJ Carr, more young guys with a legitimate shot at the trophy ➡️

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Michigan State football officially hires its next QB coachMichigan State football has officially hired its next quarterbacks coach after Mike Bajakian left for the NFL. After Mike Bajakian departed for the NFL to work in the same role with the Cleveland Browns to begin the month, Michigan State football quickly filled the hole on its staff by hiring former Rutgers senior offensive analyst [...]

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Top 2027 Recruiting Classes 📈An early look at the next recruiting cycle ➡️

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Post-Recruiting Cycle Top 25 📊Reshuffling the national landscape after national signing day ➡️

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4-star WR Samson Gash gives Michigan State fans a nice NSD surpriseIt finally happened. After a long wait and a full-court press this past weekend, Michigan State and Pat Fitzgerald have secured the commitment of four-star wide receiver Samson Gash. For everyone who has lived under a rock, Gash is a Detroit Catholic Central senior who committed to the Spartans last summer.

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CFP Schedule Changes 🗓️Lane Kiffin isn't a fan. Tap for details 📲

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Michigan State Football assistant coach departs for NFL jobMichigan State football has lost an assistant coach this offseason already. Mike Bajakian is headed to the NFL.

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Biggest NSD Storylines ✍️Top recruiting, transfer topics before this week's National Signing Day ➡️

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National Signing Day 2026 Tracker and Updates on Notable College Football Commits

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Full Senior Bowl 2026 ResultsProspects who boosted draft stock at showcase

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Big Ten Schedule Announced 📋Conference reveals 2026 matchups for all teams 📲

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Rutgers' Deficit Post-B1G 🤯Athletic department lost a record $78M in 2024-25 alone