Carter Landis

Carter Landis

Joined: Aug 1, 2024

Carter Landis studied journalism at Michigan State University, where I graduated in May of 2022. He is currently a sports reporter for a local television station and is a writer covering the Michigan State Spartans

Michigan State's Anelu Lafaele celebrates after forcing a fumble against Western Michigan during the first quarter on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in East Lansing.

Feb 8, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) and Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper (15) celebrate during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Chrishon McCray (13) celebrates his touchdown scored against the Southern California Trojans during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

From left, Charles White and Jayden Savoury show off their pride after signing to play football with Michigan State University at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Preparatory in Orchard Lake on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.

Oct 25, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive back Aydan West (2) warms up prior at a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images

Michigan State cornerback Aydan West is ready for the big stage.

Michigan State's Jordan Hall celebrates a stop against Penn State during the third quarter on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Michigan State linebacker Jordan Hall and co-defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Max Bullough are the perfect pairing.

February 25, 2012; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo talks to forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Jack Breslin Students Events Center. Michigan State won 62-34. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-Imagn Images

Michigan State icon and future NBA Hall of Famer Draymond Green may have teased a return to East Lansing.

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a play against Oakland during the first half at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.

Michigan State has gotten it done on the defensive end of the floor.

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

Michigan State will be tough on the defensive side of the football next season.

Michigan State's wide receivers coach Courtney Hawkins looks on during the first day of football camp on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in East Lansing.

Michigan State is bringing back a pair of key position coaches.

Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Washington Huskies tight ends coach Nick Sheridan against the Michigan Wolverines during the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Michigan State's new offensive coordinator, Nick Sheridan, will help a few players develop.

Michigan State forward Coen Carr (55) celebrates a play against Oakland during the second half at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.

Is Michigan State forward Coen Carr an NBA player?

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

Michigan State has work to do on the roster this offseason.

Michigan State Director of Athletics J Batt watches a play against Western Michigan form the sideline during the second half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Friday, August 29, 2025.

Michigan State cannot be an effective defense if the Spartans cannot get after the quarterback. It's time to open up the checkbook.

Nov 29, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Michigan State offensive lineman Conner Moore (58) shakes hands with fans while walking off the field after defeating Maryland at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images

Michigan State should be fine in the trenches.

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

Will Michigan State play postseason football at the highest level soon?