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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a call during the first half of NCAA Tournament First Round against North Dakota State at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Michigan State's Top Coaches Stay United After Batt's Exit

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jun 20, 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.

Inside Michigan State's Early Pursuit of 2028 Recruits

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jun 20, 2026

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

Why MSU Football Finally Ready To Take Step Forward

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 20, 2026

Feb 25, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa place kicker Drew Stevens (PK04) kicks the ball out of the hold of Ryan Eckley of Michigan State during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Spartans' Special Teams Has a Massive Problem to Solve

Nathan Berry

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Jun 20, 2026

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

MSU Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 25

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jun 19, 2026

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

Spartans Hired Right Coach and Fitzgerald Must Prove It

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 19, 2026

Michigan State's Kayd Coffman throws a pass during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Best-Case Scenarios for Key MSU Football Freshmen in 2026

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jun 19, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley celebrates with fans after the game against the UCLA Bruins at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

5 College Football Teams Poised to Exceed Expectations in 2026

Tucker Harlin

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Jun 18, 2026

Michigan State's head coach Pat Fitzgerald calls out to players during spring football practice on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in East Lansing.

Michigan State Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 26

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jun 18, 2026

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.

This Special-Teamer Could Be MSU's Most Underrated Piece

Nathan Berry

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Jun 18, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; The Michigan State Spartans mascot perform in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

It's Clear Who Michigan State Should Hire as Next AD

Hugh Straine

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Jun 17, 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.

3 Reasons 2026 Michigan State Football Should Have Hope

Jared Feinberg

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Jun 16, 2026

MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz, pictured Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, during the Board of Trustees meeting.

Former Michigan State AD Expressing Interest in Return

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jun 16, 2026

Michigan State's Athletic Director J Batt, right, congratulates players after the Spartans win over Western Michigan on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in East Lansing.

Shocking Development Shows Batt's Eagerness To Leave Michigan State

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jun 16, 2026

Jon Palumbo, MSU executive deputy athletic director/chief operating officer and Spartan Ventures CEO, laughs with guests during an announcement of Michigan State Athletics and MSUFCU’s jersey patch sponsorship on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the MSUFCU Club in Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Role for Palumbo To Be Huge for Michigan State Moving Forward

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jun 16, 2026

Michigan State University's Athletic Director J Batt, center, speaks as new football coach Pat Fitzgerald, right, and MSU President KevinÊGuskiewicz, left, looks on during an introductory press conference for Fitzgerald on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at the Tom Izzo Football Building in East Lansing.

EXCLUSIVE: The Only Man Who Can Save Michigan State From Itself

Hugh Straine

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Jun 16, 2026

Detroit King's Don Spillers, right, celebrate his touchdown catch with Tay'Shawn Henry during the fourth quarter in the game against Mason on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Chelsea High School.

Instant Analysis of ATH Don Spillers III's Commitment to MSU

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jun 15, 2026

J Batt speaks to audience at Michigan State, which he’ll leave after just one year.

What J Batt's Move From Michigan State to Kentucky Means for Both Athletic Departments

Patrick Andres

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Jun 17, 2026

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

Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for MSU Football in 2026

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jun 15, 2026

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