Where Does Jonathan Smith, Michigan State Football Stand as Decision Nears From Top Target
The Michigan State Spartans have been reasonably successful with securing their top targets in the 2025 class. Head coach Jonathan Smith has plenty to be happy with, he has dominated in-state and Midwest recruiting, while setting himself up good with his West Coast pipeline.
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Michigan State Spartans News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 22
3-Star 2025 CB George Mullins Commits to Michigan State
Three-star cornerback George Mullins committed to the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday. Mullins is the tenth 2025 commit for head coach Jonathan Smith, and the first cornerback in the class.
Tom Izzo News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 22
Tom Izzo, MSU Basketball One Step Closer to Landing Elite Prospect
Recruiting season for the 2025 class is getting interesting for Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo. Niko Bundalo, a top target, will compete with the Serbian U18 National Team this summer at the EuroBasket.
Michigan State Spartans News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 22
REPORT: Where Michigan State Football's Strength of Schedule Compares to Rest of Big Ten
Michigan State football is in rebuild mode, and if that isn't an unideal situation in itself, the road back to relevance won't be any easier with the schedule laid out before Jonathan Smith and his squad.
Michigan State Spartans News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 22
Why Michigan State Freshman Standout Nick Marsh Stayed With Spartans Despite Coaching Turnover
Whenever there's a coaching change in the offseason, you often see recruits change their initial commitment decision or transfer. Fortunately for Michigan State football, that was not the case for its highly-acclaimed freshman wide receiver Nick Marsh.
Michigan State Spartans News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 22
Spartans Hopeful About Chances with Talented Defensive Lineman
Coach Jonathan Smith and Michigan State recently hosted one of their top recruits to East Lansing. While he’s predicted to sign with the Spartans, defensive lineman Cal Thrush had his official campus visit, and things seemingly went well for the talented edge rusher.The Spartans appear to be in a prime position to secure Rush's commitment.
Michigan State Spartans News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 22
Michigan State Football Offers Three Star Tackle from Ohio
Michigan State football faces a critical challenge with its offensive line that demands immediate attention. Despite securing Tanner Miller from Oregon State, the team still grapples with significant gaps that jeopardize their offensive strategy and overall performance.
Michigan State Spartans News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 22
Michigan State Football Disrespected or Honest Assessment for Body of Work Since 2010
Michigan State football since 2010 has seen many highs. Beating Stanford in the Rose Bowl, then Conner Cook leading a 20 point comeback victory against number five Baylor in the Cotton Bowl, and who can forget the infamous “trouble with the snap” play against Michigan in 2015.
Michigan State Reveals 'All-Sports Awards' for 2023-24 Season
While Michigan State's top revenue-based sports -- football and men's basketball -- did not have very strong years in the grand scheme of things, the athletic department still shined with the success of many of its other sports and their star athletes.
Michigan State Spartans News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 22
Michigan State Football Begins Season Ticket Sales
Michigan State’s athletic department has officially gone on sale with season ticket packages for the upcoming seasons. Michigan State will play seven home games this season and hope to fill Spartan Stadium in Coach Jonathan Smith’s first season. New season tickets recently went on sale to the general public, costing $343 for the entire season.
Bryce Baringer News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 21
Michigan State's Bryce Baringer Wins Mass. Golf Tournament
Former Michigan State All-American punter Bryce Baringer proved himself to be one of the top rookies in the NFL last season, but now, he has showcased his golf skills as well.
Michigan State Spartans News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 21
REPORT: Prediction Has No Faith in Michigan State Football
Michigan State football has been in a transition period since new head coach Jonathan Smith was hired in November 2023. A total of 38 players left for the transfer portal, many of whom were key players on the team last season.
Michigan State Spartans News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 21
Michigan State Transfer CB Ed Woods Has a Message For the Doubters
Michigan State football made a big move in the transfer portal this spring when it landed cornerback Ed Woods from Arizona State. Woods was a two-year starter for the Sun Devils and is expected to make an immediate impact for the Spartans in his one year of eligibility remaining.
Michigan State Spartans News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 21
Michigan State Offers Scholarship to Defensive Lineman from Pennsylvania
Michigan State and Coach Jonathan Smith are adding to the list of prospects they have offered scholarships to nearly daily since the start of June. Coach
Michigan State Spartans News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 21
EXCLUSIVE: MSU Football Again Challenges Rival Michigan in Recruiting
2026 safety Deacon King, from Westfield, Indiana, was at a mega camp held at the University of Indianapolis. That was when he met the Michigan State Spartans secondary coach, Blue Adams, and cornerbacks coach Demetrice Martin, among others.
Michigan State Spartans News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 21
Michigan State Hosting 2025 3-Star DB This Weekend
Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith and his coaching staff have spent most of the last few months just trying to catch up after a difficult start to the Coach Smith era in East Lansing.
Michigan State Spartans News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 21
Michigan State Track Star to Compete for Spot on Team USA
Michigan State track and field standout Heath Baldwin is gearing up for a pivotal moment in his career as he aims to secure a spot on Team USA in this summer's Olympic Games.
Michigan State Spartans News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 21
Which Jonathan Smith, MSU Football Targets Are In East Lansing This Weekend For High Stakes Official Visit?
The Michigan State Spartans will be hosting their final official visit weekend before the summer dead period this weekend for the June 21 official visit.
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Michigan State Spartans News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 20
Date and Place Announced For Michigan State-Oakland Men's Basketball Game
Michigan State men's basketball's annual meeting with Oakland will be held at a neutral site next season. On Thursday, CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein reported that the Spartans will face Oakland at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Dec.
Michigan State Spartans News/ Spartan Shadows / June 20
Michigan State basketball: Date announced for annual Oakland matchup
While it may be the middle of the summer, some Michigan State basketball news popped up on Thursday. No, it’s not about the transfer portal or any of the guys on the roster (which is finalized, by the way), but rather the date of an annual matchup with an in-state foe.
Michigan State Spartans News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 20
Is Michigan State Men's Basketball's Latest Seeding Fair?
There's a lot of uncertainty going into Michigan State men's basketball's 2024-25 season. With its top scorers from last year now gone, younger players stepping into larger roles, two new transfers being added to the mix and a highly-anticipated freshmen class coming in, Coach Tom Izzo's next team is going to look much different.
Michigan State Spartans News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 20
Michigan State Offers Scholarship to 2025 Edge Rusher From Florida
Michigan State and Coach Jonathan Smith have continued to push through a busy June, during which the Spartans offered scholarships to players of various skill levels.
Michigan State Spartans News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 20
REPORT: Spartans' Offensive Line Needs Work
Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith and his coaching staff have focused much of their recruiting efforts on rebuilding the offensive line. Many of the best players Coach Smith and Michigan State have offered scholarships to are offensive linemen.
Michigan State Spartans News/ Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 20
Michigan State Basketball Legend to Serve as 2024 Homecoming Grand Marshal
The college football season is quickly approcaching, and that includes all the fun festivities that come with it. One of those highly-anticipated events, of course, will be the annual homecoming parade.