A 2025 graduate from Michigan State University, Cotsonika brings a wealth of experience covering the Spartans from Rivals and On3 to his role as Michigan State Spartans Beat Writer on SI. At Michigan State, he was also a member of the world-renowned Spartan marching band for two seasons.
Here is where each battle for playing time stands with less than two weeks to go until kickoff.
Here are some changes coming to the Spartans this coming season.
These are some pass rushers the Spartans will be relying on this coming year.
These players will hold absolutely critical roles on the team this coming season.
These players don't have much eligibility left and are in big fights for playing time.
These five players are taking big steps headed into the 2026 season.
This spot is one of the most interesting on the field for the Spartans' defense.
The Spartans' new athletic director wants to get Michigan State into the upper portion of the Big Ten on the NIL front.
The Spartans' starting power forward last year is set to join a new team.
The Spartans have rebuilt their offensive line this offseason and should see improvement.
The Spartans are hoping Bartholomae is the last AD hire they'll have to make for a while.
Bartholomae was formally introduced as the Spartans' new athletic director on Wednesday.
