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Kentucky fired head coach Mark Stoops late in the cycle as six SEC jobs came open this season.

Forde-Yard Dash: SEC’s Messy Coaching Makeover Hits Overdrive

Pat Forde

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Dec 1, 2025

Michigan defensive back Zeke Berry (10) tackles Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh (6) during the first half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Top Michigan State WR Announces Entry into Transfer Portal

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 1, 2025

Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Omari Kelly celebrates a touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins at Ford Field on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. It was Kelly's final collegiate game.

Grade Revealed for Michigan State’s New Head Coach Hire

Luke Joseph

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Dec 1, 2025

Michigan State's Aidan Chiles, right, and Nick Marsh walk to the locker room at halftime in the game against Penn State during the second quarter on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

What Smith Firing Means for Current MSU Players

Carter Landis

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Dec 1, 2025

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Michigan State's Athletic Director J Batt, center, talks with former football coach Mark Dantonio before the football game against Western Michigan on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in East Lansing.

Analyzing MSU's J Batt's Quiet Movement in Hiring Fitzgerald

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 1, 2025

Michigan State's head coach Jonathan Smith looks on during the second quarter in the game against Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Breaking Down Why Jonathan Smith Didn't Work Out for MSU

Carter Landis

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Dec 1, 2025

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald reacts to a play against Michigan State during the first half at Spartan Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.

Pat Fitzgerald

The Pros and Cons of MSU Hiring Pat Fitzgerald

Carter Landis

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Dec 1, 2025

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos running back Micah Welch (29) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Underrated Transfer Portal Need Deion Sanders' Buffaloes Can’t Overlook

Thomas Gorski

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Dec 1, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith asks a referee for the number of a penalized player in the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts To MSU Firing Jonathan Smith

Nathan Berry

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Dec 1, 2025

Nov 22, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Alessio Milivojevic (11) throws a pass against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Retaining Milivojevic Early Must for Fitzgerald at Michigan State

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 1, 2025

Oct 30, 2021; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on in the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-Imagn Images

Why Pat Fitzgerald is a High-Risk, High-Reward Hire for MSU

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 1, 2025

Maryland Terrapins vs. Michigan State Spartans Highlights | FOX College Football

Maryland Football Drops Season Finale Against Michigan State

Jaden Golding

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Nov 30, 2025

Oct 29, 2022; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Breaking Down what Pat Fitzgerald Hire Means for MSU Football

Jacob Cotsonika

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Nov 30, 2025

Michigan State RB Makhi Frazier carries the ball against USC on Sept. 20, 2025

Top Michigan State RB Announces Plans to Enter Transfer Portal

Jacob Cotsonika

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Nov 30, 2025

Nov 29, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith asks a referee for the number of a penalized player in the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images

Ex-Oregon State Head Coach Jonathan Smith Fired By Michigan State

Joe Londergan

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Nov 30, 2025

Sep 24, 2022; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald before a game against the Miami (Ohio) Redhawks at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

MSU Finalizing Deal with Pat Fitzgerald to Become Next Head Coach

Jacob Cotsonika

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Nov 30, 2025

Former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald is set to be hired by Michigan State.

Michigan State Set to Hire Former Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald

Madison Williams

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Nov 30, 2025

Former Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald is a top candidate at Michigan State.

Ten Coaching Candidates for Michigan State Football Coaching Search After Jonathan Smith Firing

Bryan Fischer

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Nov 30, 2025

Former Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to the media during Big 10 football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Former controversial college football coach named potential candidate for top Big Ten job

Ryan Young

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Nov 30, 2025

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