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Ludwig-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>This Key Returnee Levels Up Spartans This Season</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-this-key-returnee-levels-this-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Berry</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw64sb7gnd</guid><description>The Spartans have a lot of talent, but this returnee has the most potential.</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_250/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kw64vv90gvtzef7w6w.jpg" caption="Tom Izzo, MSU&#39;s basketball coach, gets the crowd of over 9,000 people going at the Izzo Run/Walk/Roll, 5K event Sunday, April 26, 2026. | Robert Killips/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Berry"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 Observations on MSU Hoops From Night 2 of Moneyball</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-3-observations-hoops-night-2-moneyball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw0v8kjpeh</guid><description>Here are some more things to know from the second night of the Moneyball Pro-Am.</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_850,h_478,x_677,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kw0vqd19r8veqxb11e.jpg" caption="Team Tri-Star and Michigan State&#39;s Jesse McCulloch, right, jokes with MSU teammate and Team Faygo’s Cam Ward during the Moneyball Pro-Am on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Holt High School. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>What MSU Quietly Loses Without Elijah Tau-Tolliver</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-quietly-loses-without-elijah-tau-tolliver?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Berry</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw3jfnpk1e</guid><description>The Spartans have a good rushing room, but it could have been so much better if Elijah Tau-Tolliver had stayed.</description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_46/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kw3jk5gfmx0cj77f0n.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Elijah Tau-Tolliver celebrates his touchdown against Penn State during the first quarter on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Berry"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Field at MSU Remains Shining Example for Kirk Cousins</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-field-remains-shining-example-kirk-cousins?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kw22495kd2</guid><description>The Spartans&#39; 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Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) looks to pass during the second half against the North Dakota State Bison during a first round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. | Mark Konezny-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 Takeaways on MSU Hoops After Night 1 of Moneyball Pro-Am</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-3-takeaways-hoops-night-1-moneyball?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvvp0gw31m</guid><description>Here are some things I noticed during the first public preview of the 2026-27 MSU basketball team.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_784,h_441,x_580,y_11/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kvvrzsb6vz50c27wjw.jpg" caption="Team Motorcars and Michigan State&#39;s Carlos Medlock Jr., left, guards Team Faygo and MSU teammate Jasiah Jervis during the Moneyball Pro-Am on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Holt High School. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 22</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-football-2026-top-30-players-22?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvwwhm7bwv</guid><description>The Spartans&#39; 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Here&#39;s how they can prove people wrong.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1170,h_658,x_1008,y_26/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kt76qfn09xcjqaterz.jpg" caption="April 18, 2026; East Lansing, Mich.; Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald watches the action going on during MSU&#39;s &#34;Spring Showcase&#34; at Spartan Stadium. | Starr Portice, Michigan State Spartans on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>What To Know About UM Interim HC Boynton, Threat to MSU</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-what-know-interim-boynton-threat?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvtg067dx3</guid><description>Let&#39;s look at the person who could potentially be the next Michigan basketball coach.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:07:05 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1565,h_880,x_2239,y_214/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kvtg3sg3z6r0mesyys.jpg" caption="Michigan assistant coach Mike Boynton Jr. reacts to a play against Oakland during the second half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Monday, November 3, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Dusty May Exit Reveals What Makes MSU&#39;s Tom Izzo Unique</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-dusty-may-exit-reveals-what-makes-tom-izzo-unique?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvr6kjd5eg</guid><description>The Spartans&#39; legendary head coach has turned down the NBA multiple times.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1219,h_685,x_634,y_121/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kvr6va0b6j68qsbkbs.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s head coach Tom Izzo calls out to players during the second half in the game against Michigan on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 23</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-football-2026-top-30-players-23?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvr50q6hgc</guid><description>This defensive lineman should be ready to become a real contributor for the first time this season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_519,h_291,x_183,y_160/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/spartan_nation/01k7a6gj1vsy699c77sr.jpg" caption="Michigan State mascot Sparty carries a flag during the Spartans&#39; game against UCLA on Oct. 11, 2025. | Starr Portice, Michigan State Spartans on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>What Spartans Would Have Looked Like With Nick Marsh</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-what-would-have-looked-like-nick-marsh?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Berry</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvs6c3a9a7</guid><description>The Spartans lost Nick Marsh this offseason, but they would have looked very different if he had stayed.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:05 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1159,h_651,x_517,y_74/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kvs6dvhwsyqdg0hvsb.jpg" caption="Indiana&#39;s Nick Marsh (11) during Indiana University spring football practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026. | Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Berry"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Spartans Football Film Review: What KK Smith Brings to Table</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-football-film-review-what-smith-brings-table?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jared Feinberg</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvrsj8j3s5</guid><description>Michigan State Spartans On SI reporter Jared Feinberg breaks down the tape and what to expect from Notre Dame transfer KK Smith.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1769,h_995,x_1300,y_39/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kvrsn943f4zebr3tmf.jpg" caption="Oct 11, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Kk Smith (11) celebrates scoring against the NC State Wolfpack during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images | Michael Caterina-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jared Feinberg"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>What May&#39;s Departure From UM Means for MSU, Izzo Moving Forward</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/basketball/dusty-may-departure-um-msu-spartans-tom-izzo-moving-forward?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvqwjxkt5k</guid><description>The Spartans stand to benefit a ton from the in-state foe leaving for the NBA.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:28:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1210,h_680,x_1640,y_28/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kvqwnvs2te7zj3gtvv.jpg" caption="Michigan head coach Dusty May watches a play against Michigan State during the second half at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>MSU Football&#39;s 3 Strongest Position Groups for 2026</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-football-3-strongest-position-groups-2026?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvk53x9kq3</guid><description>This is where the Spartans are the strongest this coming season.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_898,h_505,x_807,y_75/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kvk57qbnqycrjj6apb.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Cam Edwards runs the ball during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The Final Question Looming Over MSU&#39;s Special Teams</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-final-question-looming-over-special-teams?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Berry</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvpjx1v27h</guid><description>The Spartans have a lot to figure out on special teams, and this final position is the last question left.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1209,h_680,x_741,y_62/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kvpjzxc9cczdsgy057.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s head coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Berry"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Two Spartans&#39; Stock Soaring After Recent Scrimmage Clips</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-two-stock-soaring-after-recent-scrimmage-clips?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvjs4zz888</guid><description>These two Michigan State players are looking quite good in recent clips posted by the team.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1286,h_723,x_1335,y_384/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kgb7bm5b7kb9zz63t7.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Tom Izzo shouts instructions out during a game against Michigan at the Breslin Center on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. | Starr Portice, Michigan State Spartans on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for MSU&#39;s Anton Bonke</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-best-worst-case-scenarios-anton-bonke?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvk0vdkj3b</guid><description>The Spartans&#39; lone transfer portal addition will be a huge key this coming season.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1242,h_698,x_639,y_7/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kvk0xega4d1yz9ndrh.jpg" caption="Nov 28, 2024;  Paradise Island, Bahamas, BHS; Davidson Wildcats forward Sean Logan (15) dribbles as Providence Friars center Anton Bonke (5) defends during the first half at the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Key Dates to Know on MSU Hockey&#39;s 2026-27 Schedule</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-dates-know-hockey-2026-27-schedule?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvhbsv91y3</guid><description>The Spartans&#39; non-conference schedule is set, and the rough draft of the Big Ten schedule is also out.</description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_795,h_447,x_914,y_24/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kvhbwnw1d3q88717p1.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Ryker Lee, right, moves the puck against Notre Dame&#39;s Pano Fimis during the third period on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at the Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>What MSU&#39;s Moneyball Pairings Reveal About This Roster</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-what-moneyball-pairings-reveal-about-this-roster?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvh5d6e2vc</guid><description>The Spartans will have 12 total players split across six teams this year at Moneyball.</description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1053,h_592,x_726,y_116/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kvh5kyv6sc5xxfx8a4.jpg" caption="Team Tri-Stars and Michigan State&#39;s Jeremy Fears shoots a free throw against Team Motorcars during the Moneyball Pro-Am on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Holt High School. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State Football Top 30 Players: No. 24</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-football-top-30-players-no-24?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvh3nnxpms</guid><description>This Houston Christian transfer was turning heads during the spring.</description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1317,h_740,x_569,y_223/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kvh3r0d0a74g3ea5qa.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s head coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on during spring football practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>5 Things Michigan State Must Answer Before the Season</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-5-things-must-answer-before-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvdy3ccps0</guid><description>Year 1 of the Pat Fitzgerald era will be big for the new coach&#39;s hopes of setting the tone.</description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2089,h_1175,x_1568,y_408/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kvdy6eapcrynewe5bv.jpg" caption="Nov 29, 2025; 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Detroit, Michigan, USA; Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo watches during the first half of the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. 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2025, in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for MSU Football in 2026</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-best-worst-case-scenarios-football-2026?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kv44c9m0sc</guid><description>Year 1 for Pat Fitzgerald will be a very interesting one at MSU.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1319,h_741,x_473,y_183/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kv44hg5ysrc10vg8zx.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s head coach Pat Fitzgerald instructs players during spring football practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 27</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-football-2026-top-30-players-27?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kv3n5cjemp</guid><description>The Spartans have an All-Big Ten returner coming in from the transfer portal.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1129,h_635,x_284,y_313/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kv5mqmc4pvz5ge38p7.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;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. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>MSU Announces New Jersey Patch Partnership with MSUFCU</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/msu-spartans-announces-new-jersey-patch-partnership-msufcu?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kv5mnxbbqs</guid><description>The Spartans will have jersey patches on all their uniforms for the foreseeable future.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:11:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1513,h_851,x_654,y_1316/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kj9m7bqf244qqbt16x.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Jeremy Fears Jr. takes a breather before a free throw against Michigan on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, inside the Breslin Center. | Starr Portice, Michigan State Spartans on SI"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Why Replacing Batt Will Be Very Difficult for Michigan State</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-why-replacing-batt-will-be-very-difficult?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kv41pw44a4</guid><description>Finding another candidate like Batt will be a tough task.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1510,h_849,x_522,y_339/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kv41x1vad5xb748tz3.jpg" caption="Michigan State University Athletic Director J Batt, right, speaks on stage with MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz during a panel discussion hosted by the Lansing Economic Club on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Embarrassing Reality for Michigan State After Batt, Guskiewicz Departures</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-embarrassing-reality-after-batt-guskiewicz-departures?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Hugh Straine</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kv3nhghd7n</guid><description>Michigan State has now lost both its AD and school president. </description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail 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Big 12 program.</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_892,h_501,x_835,y_116/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kv16vxqbs18ktv6kps.jpg" caption="Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald instructs players during spring football practice on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Why Anton Bonke MSU&#39;s Most Intriguing Piece in 2026-27</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-why-anton-bonke-most-intriguing-piece-2026-27?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kv10azprar</guid><description>The Spartans&#39; only portal addition will be very key to Michigan State&#39;s hopes next year.</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1429,h_803,x_1995,y_1463/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/spartan_nation/01kv10fxgcnztcman8zn.jpg" caption="Dec 20, 2024; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; St. John&#39;s Red Storm guard Deivon Smith (5) shoots over Providence Friars center Anton Bonke (5) during the second half at Amica Mutual Pavilion. | Eric Canha-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jacob Cotsonika"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>EXCLUSIVE: Palumbo Expected To Take Over as Michigan State Interim AD</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-exclusive-palumbo-expected-take-over-interim?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jacob Cotsonika</author><guid 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