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2028 cornerback Phoenix Evans

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Phoenix Evans recaps his Michigan State offer with Michigan State Spartans On SI.

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Jan 19, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Tigers Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal watches Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Tigers Star Tarik Skubal Sends MSU's Carson Cooper Special Gift

Sep 7, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; A detailed view of Michigan State Spartans helmet on the field before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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Darieon Prescott

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Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

MSU Target, Recent Visitor, Reopens Recruitment

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Michigan State Spartans commit Adam Shaw

EXCLUSIVE: Double-Legacy Adam Shaw Breaks Down MSU Commitment

Dec 16, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

REPORT: 'Bold Prediction' Given for MSU Legend Kirk Cousins

Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith talks the media on the first national signing day for college football recruits Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

MSU's Smith's Recruiting Success is Unprecedented

Michigan State's head coach Jonathan Smith looks on during the third quarter in the game against Purdue on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

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Booker's Tyren Wortham (2) rushes for yards during the first quarter of an FHSAA Class 3A state football semifinal matchup Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at Raines High School in Jacksonville, Fla.

Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast: Spartans Land WR Tyren Wortham

Sep 28, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach DeShaun Foster during the second quarter against the Oregon Ducks at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Early Look at MSU's 2025 Opponents: UCLA

Mar 1, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers football coach Matt Rhule watches the game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Early Look at MSU's 2025 Opponents: Nebraska

Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith watches a play against Michigan during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.

BREAKING: Michigan State Flips Four-Star WR

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Jan 13, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood, left, shakes hands with Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo before the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Ranking MSU's Top Five Toughest Big Ten Opponents Next Season

Mar 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) drives against the Houston Rockets in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

MSU Alum Mat Ishbia Takes Heat for Kevin Durant Trade

Who is the Last Spartan to Average Over 20 Points?

Apr 9, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics forward Xavier Tillman (26) passes the ball in front of Orlando Magic guard Caleb Houstan (2) during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Former Spartan Must Shine as Contract Year Approaches

Louisville basketball's Kaleb Glenn (10) dunked against Boston College during their game at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. on Mar. 9, 2024.

Spartans' Glenn Earning Support From Fans

Mar 28, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) in the second half of a South Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament against the Mississippi Rebels at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Team Faygo and Michigan State's Coen Carr dunks against Team Case Credit Union in the game on Thursday, June 27, 2024, during the Moneyball Pro-Am at Holt High School.

Spartan Pairings Revealed for This Year's Moneyball Pro-Am

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MSU hockey coach Adam Nightingale coaches his Spartans against U-M, Saturday, March 23, 2024, during the first period of the Big Ten hockey championship at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing.

McKenna is Final Piece to Spartans' National Title Hopes

Michigan State's head coach Adam Nightingale calls out to players during the first period against Notre Dame in the Big Ten tournament on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Muni Arena in East Lansing.

BREAKING: MSU Hockey Lands Top 2025 NHL Draft Prospect

Shane Vansaghi of MSU moves the puck against Jayden Davis of Notre Dame, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Munn Ice Arena. MSU won 4-3 to sweep the series.

Four MSU Players Projected to Go in NHL Draft

Mar 18, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Artyom Levshunov (55) skates on the ice during the first period against the Seattle Kraken at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

Former Spartan Levshunov Ready for Bigger NHL Role

Mar 9, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Winnipeg Jets center Mason Appleton (22) takes a shot against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Michigan State Alum, Mason Appleton, Faces Massive Career Decision

Michigan State head coach Adam Nightingale watches a play against Michigan during the first period of Duel in the D at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.

Michigan State Extends Adam Nightingale

MSU hockey coach Adam Nightingale coaches his Spartans, Saturday, March 22, 2025, during the third period of the Big 10 Hockey final at Munn Ice Arena. MSU won 4-3 in double overtime.

Spartan Faithful Make Strong Gesture, Hoping to Land 2026 Top Prospect

MSU's Shane Vansaghi shoots and scores against Notre Dame, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Munn Ice Arena. MSU won 4-3 to sweep the series.

Michigan State's Shane Vansaghi Preparing for Upcoming NHL Draft

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Brody McNeel (2027) offensive lineman

EXCLUSIVE: '27 OL Talks Michigan State Offer, More

Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith looks on during practice on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in East Lansing.

Michigan State Misses on 2026 Recruiting Target

Kayd Coffman on his Michigan State Spartans Junior day visit

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Michigan State assistant head coach Keith Bhonapha looks on during the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Michigan State Revealed as Finalist for Three-Star RB

Fameitau Siale on his Michigan State Spartans official visit

REPORT: Evaluating Michigan State Commit Fameitau Siale

Quinn Buckey's Michigan State commitment graphic

REPORT: Evaluating Michigan State Commit Quinn Buckey

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a play against Auburn during the first half of the Elite Eight round of the NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Spartans Offer 2026 Four-Star Center

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Feb 22, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers guard Vyctorius Miller (0) brings the ball up court against the Florida Gators during the first half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Spartans in Contact with Young LSU Guard

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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo looks back at the bench during the second half of quarterfinal of Big Ten tournament against Purdue at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Hey Hondo, Answering Your Michigan State Basketball Emails & Questions

Michigan State's head coach Jonathan Smith talks with the team during camp on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, at the indoor practice facility in East Lansing.

Hey Hondo, Answering Your Michigan State Football Emails & Quetsions

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo talks to forward Xavier Booker (34) and guard A.J. Hoggard (11) during the second half of quarterfinal of Big Ten tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Hey Hondo! Answering Your Michigan State Basketball Questions, Top Ten Best Spartans of All Time?

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Hey Hondo! Answering Your Michigan State Spartans Questions

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, right, hugs athletic director Alan Haller during the senior night celebration after the game against Northwestern on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Hey Hondo! Answering Your Michigan State Spartans Athletics Questions, Haller, More!

Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith takes the podium before talking to the media on the first national signing day for college football recruits Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

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