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Big Ten media days began on Tuesday and here are some of the biggest storylines affecting the conference as we approach the 2026 college football season.

5 Biggest Storylines Emerging From Big Ten Media Days 2026 Opening Session

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Nov 15, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State mascot Sparty runs out onto the field before a game against Penn State at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images

Michigan State Football Top 30 Players Countdown: No. 5

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Nov 15, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies running back Cam Edwards (0) runs the ball against the Air Force Falcons in the second half at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

One Question Surrounding MSU's Key Newcomers Ahead of Fall Camp

Jacob Cotsonika

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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.

How Michigan State Football Can Shock Big Ten in 2026

Jared Feinberg

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Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti has momentum on his side in his pursuit of an expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams.

Tony Petitti’s Big Ten Keeps Winning. Now His 24-Team Playoff Push Might Be Too.

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Nov 22, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Alessio Milivojevic (11) looks on before the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Where MSU's Milivojevic Stands Among Power 4 Peers Entering Fall

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Michigan State's Jordan Hall reacts after a Boston College score during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

MSU Thrown to Bottom of Big Ten Football Media Poll

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jul 28, 2026

Michigan State's Rhys Dakin punts the ball during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Why Rhys Dakin Is Underrated Weapon for MSU

Nathan Berry

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Jul 28, 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

Which MSU Players Can Live Up to Their NIL Expectations

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jul 28, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Sparty leads the Michigan State Spartans onto the field prior at a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images

3 Bold Predictions for Michigan State Football Fall Camp

Jared Feinberg

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Jul 28, 2026

Michigan State safety Nikai Martinez goes around the sideline during the Spartans' game against the USC Trojans on Sept. 20, 2025.

What To Know Before MSU's B1G Football Media Days Appearance

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jul 28, 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 Countdown: No. 6

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jul 27, 2026

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.

Why MSU's Replacement Kicker Boyd Is Underrated Upgrade

Nathan Berry

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Jul 27, 2026

Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USC's Surprising Average Roster Age Ranking in Big Ten

Cory Pappas

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Jul 26, 2026

Michigan State's new football coach Pat Fitzgerald speaks during his introductory press conference on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at the Tom Izzo Football Building in East Lansing.

MSU's High-Profile NIL Additions Who Need a Huge Camp

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jul 25, 2026

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

Michigan State Football Top 30 Players Countdown: No. 7

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jul 25, 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.

5 Transfers Critical for Michigan State's Long-Term Future

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jul 24, 2026

Michigan State's new football coach Pat Fitzgerald addresses the crowd during a timeout in the first half of the Spartans basketball game against Iowa on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Biggest Questions Facing MSU Football Ahead of Fall Camp

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jul 24, 2026

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

Michigan State Football Top 30 Players Countdown: No. 8

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Jul 23, 2026

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