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Michigan State mascot "Sparty" looks on during a game against Louisville during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the KeyBank Center on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Michigan State Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 20

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Nov 29, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Maryland defensive back Dontay Joyner (6) tackles Michigan State tight end Jack Velling (12) in the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images

The Shift MSU Must Address Without Jack Velling

Nathan Berry

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Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; NHL prospect Chase Reid before the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center.

MSU Hockey Sees Historic 2027 NHL Draft

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Michigan State's Elijah Tau-Tolliver celebrates his touchdown against Penn State during the first quarter on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

What MSU Quietly Loses Without Elijah Tau-Tolliver

Nathan Berry

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Jun 27, 2026

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November 5, 2011; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) attempts to pass ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Spartan Stadium.Michigan State won 31-24.

Field at MSU Remains Shining Example for Kirk Cousins

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jun 27, 2026

Michigan State's new football coach Pat Fitzgerald pats his heart at the crowd in attendance for the Spartans basketball game against Iowa on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Michigan State Football Top 30 Players: No. 21

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jun 27, 2026

Sparty takes the field before Michigan State's football game against Purdue on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

3 Takeaways From College Football 27 Michigan State Ratings

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Michigan State's head coach Pat Fitzgerald addresses the team at the end of the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

What MSU Returning O-Line Starters Bring to the Table

Nathan Berry

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Jun 26, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) looks to pass during the second half against the North Dakota State Bison during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center.

3 Key MSU Athletes Set To Gain Extra Year of Eligibility

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jun 26, 2026

Dec 2, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State head football coach Pat Fitzgerald watches the Spartans defeat the Iowa Hawkeyes at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Michigan State Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 22

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jun 25, 2026

Michigan State's Chrishon McCray runs after a catch during spring football practice on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in East Lansing.

Chrishon McCray Is Answer to One Of MSU's Biggest Problems

Nathan Berry

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Jun 25, 2026

April 18, 2026; East Lansing, Mich.; Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald watches the action going on during MSU's "Spring Showcase" at Spartan Stadium.

How MSU Football Can Exceed Expectations This Season

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jun 24, 2026

Michigan State mascot Sparty carries a flag during the Spartans' game against UCLA on Oct. 11, 2025.

Michigan State Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 23

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Jun 23, 2026

Indiana's Nick Marsh (11) during Indiana University spring football practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

What Spartans Would Have Looked Like With Nick Marsh

Nathan Berry

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Jun 23, 2026

Oct 11, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Kk Smith (11) celebrates scoring against the NC State Wolfpack during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Spartans Football Film Review: What KK Smith Brings to Table

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 23, 2026

Michigan State's Cam Edwards runs the ball during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

MSU Football's 3 Strongest Position Groups for 2026

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jun 22, 2026

Michigan State's head coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

The Final Question Looming Over MSU's Special Teams

Nathan Berry

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Jun 22, 2026

Michigan State's head coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on during spring football practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in East Lansing.

Michigan State Football Top 30 Players: No. 24

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jun 21, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Michigan State quarterback Alessio Milivojevic (11) prepares to take a snap in the first quarter against Maryland at Ford Field.

5 Things Michigan State Must Answer Before the Season

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Jun 20, 2026

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