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Michigan State’s head coach Pat Fitzgerald, right, shakes hands with Toledo head coach Mike Jacobs after the Spartans victory on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

MSU's 5 Biggest Surprises Entering Massive Notre Dame Test

Jacob Cotsonika

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Sep 15, 2026

Michigan State’s head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks with a referee during the third quarter in the game against Toledo on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

How MSU Special Teams Already Making Big Leap With Fitzgerald, Woods

Jacob Cotsonika

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Sep 15, 2026

Sep 17, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) fights his way into the end zone as Michigan State Spartans linebacker Chris Frey (23) defends in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. MSU won 36-28. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

3 Biggest Storylines Surrounding MSU's Rivalry Game at Notre Dame

Jacob Cotsonika

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Sep 15, 2026

Oct 12, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Stadium is empty during a weather delay in the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Stanford Cardinal.

Notre Dame Weather Report for Michigan State Clash Revealed

Nick Shepkowski

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Sep 14, 2026

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Lane Kiffin returns to Ole Miss this week with LSU after jumping ship in the bitter rivalry last fall.

Forde-Yard Dash: Most Bitter Breakups Between Coaches and Their Former Schools

Pat Forde

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Sep 14, 2026

Sep 21, 2013; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback KeiVarae Russell (6) and linebacker Jaylon Smith (9) tackle Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Aaron Burbridge (16) in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame won 17-13.

Notre Dame-Michigan State: The Spartans’ History of Haunting the Irish

Nick Shepkowski

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Sep 14, 2026

Michigan State’s Liam Boyd, center, celebrates with Rhys Dakin, left, after Boyd made a field goal against Toledo during the fourth quarter on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

MSU Special Teams Summary: Week Two Against Eastern Michigan

Nathan Berry

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Sep 14, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Pat Fitzgerald sings the fight song with his team after their win over Eastern Michigan at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Why EMU Game Was Quietly Big Recruiting Weekend for MSU Football

Jacob Cotsonika

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Sep 14, 2026

Michigan State’s Alessio Milivojevic throws a touchdown against Toledo during the fourth quarter on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

How Stumbles Across Big Ten Could Have Positive Impact on MSU

Jacob Cotsonika

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Sep 14, 2026

Michigan State defensive tackle Eli Coenen gives a hug to mascot "Sparty" following a 35-7 win over Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Spartan Stadium.

Re-Ranking MSU's Top 30 Players Following First Two Games

Jacob Cotsonika

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Sep 14, 2026

Michigan State defensive end Keahnist Thompson chases the passer against Eastern Michigan at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.

Analyzing MSU Players' Snap Counts in Win over Eastern Michigan

Jacob Cotsonika

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Sep 13, 2026

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald gives out instructions during a game against Eastern Michigan at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.

MSU's Early Responses Shows Identity Being Forged With Fitzgerald

Jacob Cotsonika

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Sep 13, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Pat Fitzgerald lrunswith his team before facing Eastern Michigan Eagles at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts To MSU's Key Players In Week Two

Nathan Berry

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Sep 12, 2026

Michigan State’s Charles Taplin runs after a catch against Eastern Michigan during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Winners, Losers From Michigan State's Week 2 Win over EMU

Jacob Cotsonika

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Sep 12, 2026

Michigan State’s Kenny Soares Jr., right, sacks Eastern Michigan’s Noah Kim during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

3 Instant Observations from MSU's Victory over Eastern Michigan

Jacob Cotsonika

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Sep 12, 2026

Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald celebrates a play against Toledo during the first half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.

Key Position Battle To Watch for MSU in Week 2

Nathan Berry

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Sep 12, 2026

Michigan State wide receiver Rodney Bullard Jr. (3) celebrates a touchdown against Toledo during the second half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.

How To Watch, Listen to MSU Football's Week 2 Game

Jacob Cotsonika

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Sep 12, 2026

Michigan State’s head coach Pat Fitzgerald reacts after what looked like a face mask penalty against Toledo during the fourth quarter on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

5 MSU Players To Watch During Matchup vs. Eastern Michigan

Jacob Cotsonika

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Sep 12, 2026

Michigan State running back Cam Edwards (0) runs against Toledo cornerback Cam Jones (1) during the first half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.

Previewing, Predicting MSU's Week 2 Matchup vs. Eastern Michigan

Jacob Cotsonika

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Sep 12, 2026

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