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Four-star '26 C Ethan Taylor breaks down Michigan State visit:
‘I don't think I have ever experienced something like that night'..
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NEW: David Stone, his mother and younger brother on their visit in East Lansing this weekend. David’s second trip to Michigan State this month.
Photo provided by @iamdavidstonejr 📸
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Four-star cornerback Jaylen Thompson rocking the Michigan State gloves on decision day…
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MSU rivalry trophies
Paul Bunyan- ✅ (Michigan)
Old Brass Spittoon-✅ (Indiana)
Land Grant Trophy-✅ (Penn State).
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David Stone (@iamdavidstonejr) talks coaching changes at MSU, the impact...
“I wish him nothing but the best moving forward. I am shocked but I am happy for him and the love I have for MSU remains the same. Go Green!”
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Michigan State to host 2024 four-star WR commit Nick Marsh (@NickMarsh_11) on an official visit Dec. 8-10…
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BREAKING: Michigan State lands top transfer portal QB Aidan Chiles (@ai6an_)
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BREAKING: Five-star 2024 defensive lineman David Stone (@iamdavidstonejr) tells me he will be taking an unofficial visit to East Lansing this weekend.
A huge visit for MSU as the departure of Marco Coleman had an impact on the Spartan recruitment.
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BREAKING: Michigan State lands Texas RB Brandon Tullis (@BrandonT_26)…
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Michigan State made a big splash on the recruiting trail landing transfer QB Aidan Chiles on Dec. 14…
Chiles' parents break down their son's decision to transfer to Michigan State…
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Payton Kirkland (@paytonkirk55) was joined by his family from Chicago for his MSU official visit over the weekend.
"My aunt cried when we had to leave because the people there are so amazing and so genuine. It actually feels like you are at home."
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Four-star OT Collin Campbell locked in with Michigan State…
“Even after a loss like that what I love is the town is still always Michigan State.. Everyone is so invested into the school. I love it.”
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NEW: On3 four-star OT Collin Campbell breaks down Michigan State commitment..
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NEW: Michigan State to host four-star offensive lineman Avery Gach for an unofficial visit next month..
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Scoop: I have learned that Kiyaunta Goodwin will be taking his fifth and final official visit to Michigan State. Date not finalized. Michigan State coaches will have an in-home with him this week.
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BREAKING: Michigan State lands former Florida State defensive tackle Jarrett Jackson out of the transfer portal.
Jackson committed to Michigan State over Miami, Rutgers, and more.
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Michigan State to host transfer portal CB Tony Grimes on an official visit beginning tomorrow (Jan.6)…
In three seasons with UNC, Grimes logged 97 tackles, 74 solo tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one interception and one forced fumble.
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BREAKING: Michigan State lands highly sought after transfer portal defensive lineman Tunmise Adeleye over Miami, Cal, USC, and more.
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#1 overall player in the 2019 class PF Vernon Carey (@vernoncarey22) on his unofficial visit to MSU!
#Carey2MSU
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Four-star Michigan State RB commit Kedrick Reescano (@KedrickReescano) recaps official visit.
“Back when I wasn’t committed, Michigan State was just a college. Now it has become the best college in my eyes... Mark my words we are going to win a natty.”
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LB commit Jadyn Walker firm in Spartan pledge; schedules official visit…
“We are very excited about Coach Smith’s energy and the kind of fit he is for MSU. We think Jadyn fits the mold of the kind of kid they want to recruit and build with.”
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BREAKING: Michigan State lands Miami transfer Marcellius Pulliam...
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Tom Izzo just walked out to a loud welcoming from the fans in the crowd…
A question was posed, “Where will you put Xavier Booker next year?”
The head coach answered with a wink, “on the floor”…
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BREAKING: IOL Rakeem Johnson commits to Michigan State...
He breaks down the decision coming off of his official visit over the weekend.
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Michigan State set to host Gaylord (Mich.) four-star linebacker Brady Preztlaff for an official visit Dec. 8-10…
Pretzlaff is currently committed to Minnesota.
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Michigan State will welcome back four-star DL Xadavien Sims (@XadavienS) on March 14th he tells me.
It will be the third trip to East Lansing for Sims who camped last summer and returned in the fall.
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Michigan State comes up big on the recruiting trail landing their top 2025 target in Leo Hannan..
Hannan breaks down his decision to become the first 2025 Spartan commit with @TheSpartanMag.
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Top Michigan State target Xadavien Sims (@XadavienS) raves about most recent trip to East Lansing…
“The staff there, the way I would get coached and the environment there, you can’t really get anywhere else.”
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Michigan State DB signee Eddie Pleasant (@EddiePleasant3) ready to enroll; revisits recruitment…
“They are going to build me into a better man, a bigger, faster man. I can’t wait...”
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Michigan State four-star target Elijah Dotson (@ElijahDotson06) rocking the Spartan gloves and arm sleeves again here tonight…
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“Big things are coming for Michigan State with Coach Smith at the helm."
Michigan State welcomes Oregon State RB commit Brandon Tullis for official visit…
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New HC Jonathan Smith working hard to keep Nick Marsh in the fold…
“I think he’s gonna come up to my school sometime Friday and get personal. We are going to have a one on one.. Also trying to set up another OV before signing day.”
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“Michigan State will have a different look... I can be the first to make the move and change the game.”
The nations #1 APB, Rueben Owens (@ii_rueben) talks his Michigan State visit and interest.
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Michigan State hosts speedster transfer WR from Alabama on an official visit…
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BREAKING: Michigan State lands Washington OT Payton Stewart..
He breaks down the Spartan commitment and more.
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BREAKING: California tight end Wyatt Hook (@hook_wyatt) commits to Michigan State...
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Gaylord (Mich.) four-star LB Brady Pretzlaff talks Michigan State official visit…
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The top WR in the 2024 class, five-star Ryan Wingo (@_Ryanwingo1) tells me he will be visiting Michigan State on Saturday.
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BREAKING: Michigan State receives commitment from three-star Texas RB Makhi Frazier (@F1azier)...
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state…
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Michigan State to host four-star in-state ATH Elijah Dotson next month…
“I want to see a competitive, family environment.”
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Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas defensive back King Mack (@kingmack2004) on his official visit today
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Michigan State target Desmond Straughton (@DesStraughton) rocking the MSU gloves here today…
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Michigan State set to host four-star 2024 QB Tyler Cherry this afternoon…
Cherry is currently committed to Duke and recently took a visit to Indiana. He threw for 5,461 passing yards and 54 touchdowns during his senior season.
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“In history they are a top program in the Big Ten. I really love the history and would definitely love to be apart of something like that.”
Top transfer portal DT Thor Griffith considering Michigan State as he narrows down list…
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state… @thorgriff
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BREAKING: Michigan State lands four-star guard Jase Richardson…
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Michigan State in the top group for All-American Holy Cross OL transfer..
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Sources: Oregon State director of player personnel Cole Moore set to join Smith's staff at Michigan State…
Moore previously held an assistant director of player personnel role with Texas and was hired onto Smith’s staff in 2022.
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state…
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BREAKING: Spartans land Hawaii OL Rustin Young (@YoungRustin) following his weekend official visit…
He breaks down his decision to commit to Michigan State and more.
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Happy Signing Day…
BREAKING: Michigan State flips back RB Jace Clarizio on signing day..
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Top 100 RB Jason Brown (@Jasonbrown2024) locks in official visit to Michigan State…
“Coach Reed is an amazing person, an amazing man... He is one of the most consistent coaches in my recruitment..”
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state… @TheSpartanMag
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Defensive tackle Jarrett Jackson (@Jsavagee_5) breaks down transfer from Florida State to Michigan State.
He chose the Spartans over Miami (FL), Rutgers, Stanford, and more.
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state… @TheSpartanMag
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Offensive lineman AJ Dennis talks decision to 'return home' to Michigan State..
“I think we are going to turn this thing back into what it should be, and that’s a competitive Big Ten team, year-in and year-out.”
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state…
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“The thing about Coach Smith and Coach Legi, they are not just great football coaches, they are also great people. They have beautiful families and that is what I like most about them.”
2024 Hawaii DL Kekai Burnett recaps trip to Michigan State.
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state…
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Michigan State to host four-star in-state DE Xavier Newsom next month…
"I want to see what the environment looks like and how the new staff operates..”
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state…
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BREAKING: Spartans land 2023 four-star IMG linebacker Jordan Hall live from Mel Tuckers house.
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2026 four-star Ohio RB Favour Akih locks in Michigan State spring visit…
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Four-star RB Anthony Carrie (@AnthonyCarrie3) talks recent MSU visit; top six and decision timeline…
“I will definitely get around (to Michigan State) for an official visit in the summer…”
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state… @TheSpartanMag
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Michigan State RB Nathan Carter 'hungry' to right the ship in 2024…
"Going into next year, I want to see guys who are going to come in and are going to work.. We need to remember this and allow it to shape us to be what we want to be next.”
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state…
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Michigan State four-star QB commit Kayd Coffman talks OV, 7v7, recruiting class and more..
"Maybe not all of us are looked at highly by these recruiting sites, but we are grinders... I can't wait until we all get on campus and go make an impact..”
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state…
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BREAKING: Michigan State lands 2024 Hawaii DL Kekai Burnett after his official visit over the weekend...
Burnett breaks down the decision with @TheSpartanMag
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Top 2024 OL DeAndre Carter (@DreCarter72) locks in Michigan State official visit…
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Michigan State’s newest commitment, four-star Jalen Thompson (@__4jalen) surrounded by family here at Cass Tech.
@CoachRush_CTFB
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2024 West Bloomfield DB Jamir Benjamin (@JamirB6) here at the Rivals camp rocking the neon MSU gloves
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Four-star WR Jordan Ross (@Jordan__Ross1) sets spring visit to Michigan State…
“It will be a great experience to visit a different state and environment. I am looking to see the fans and the love of what is up there.”
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state… @TheSpartanMag
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Michigan State DB commit Terrance Edwards (@edwards_deuce) gave me his reaction to the news of the departure of Demetrice Martin and if it changes his decision:
“Not at all. I'm locked in and I can't wait to sign on Wednesday.”
(Profile): on3.com/db/terrance-edwards-…
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“Everybody who wants to be here is still here. We are going to fight regardless, never quit. There hasn’t been one day that I have woken up and not wanted to come here and work.”
Jaden Mangham proud of Spartans' ability to finish against Nebraska
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“I knew I was a Spartan. This is where I want to be. We all agreed upon it and there it was.”
2023 three-star wide receiver, Aziah Johnson (@AziahJohnson_1) has committed to Michigan State. He breaks down the full decision.
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state…
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Mater Dei four-star OL DeAndre Carter (@DreCarter72) will be making his first trip to MSU on March 18...
His other offers include Alabama, Georgia, USC and many others.
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state… @TheSpartanMag
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Michigan State will host four-star in-state top OL target Avery Gach for spring practice visit in April. Gach is also possibly eyeing a second spring trip to East Lansing, along with a summer official visit as well…
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state…
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Michigan State hosts On300 four-star LB Kris Jones (@bigkris4422) on official visit…
“I visited with my dad, brother, and trainer and I think we all were pleasantly surprised about what Michigan state has to offer.”
(On3+): on3.com/news/michigan-state-… @TheSpartanMag
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California QB Ryland Jessee talks decision to sign with Michigan State…
“I really don’t think you could find more resources and better facilities anywhere, at any school.”
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state…
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Michigan State 'wows' four-star Mario Buford (@riogocrazy) on his first visit to East Lansing…
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state… @TheSpartanMag
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BREAKING: Michigan State lands top Juco offensive lineman Keyshawn Blackstock on signing day…
“Keyshawn has probably grown as fast as any kid I have had throughout all my years coaching offensive line,” Coffeyville (@CoachOatesOL) told SpartanMag
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Four-star Ohio S Reggie Powers (@reggie_powers) schedules Michigan State official visit…
“He was fired up to get me down there. I am going to go on an official visit (June 9-11), so I am excited.”
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state… @TheSpartanMag
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Michigan State hosting 2025 five-star OT for spring practice…
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“Michigan State is somewhere I can showcase my talent, grind and be successful. I’ll have a great education and the best opportunity here.”
The Spartans welcome back their highest ranked commit Nick Marsh (@NickMarsh_11) for official visit…
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Q&A: Four-star Michigan State OL recruit Avery Gach and his father following junior day visit…
"He wants to build something like the old MSU… All about the team. The biggest star on the team is the team! He said that multiple times, I loved it."
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Michigan State RB commit Jace Clarizio talks playoff win, Alabama offer..
“I am still committed, it’s still ‘Go Green’. An opportunity came across, so I just want to go check it out. I don’t want to leave any boxes unchecked.”
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state…
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2023 four-star Denton Guyer (TX) DB Ryan Yaites (@ryan_yaites) discusses his top four schools.
He has two visits to East Lansing in the plans.
"I would say MSU is just different than all other four, I definitely think they are at the top of my list.”
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Michigan State offers 2024 Oregon State TE commit Wyatt Hook as he looks to setup an OV. I have also logged an RPM pick for MSU to land Hook.
“It’s the stuff you dream about as a little kid watching the games on TV all the time.”
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state…
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Michigan State will host one of the top targets in the 2024 class over the weekend in five-star DL David Stone (@iamdavidstonejr)..
“I am coming home this weekend,” Stone confirmed to @TheSpartanMag
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BREAKING: Michigan State lands 2024 Tampa (Fla.) CB Andrew Brinson (@andrewbrinson15)…
He talks the decision and more.
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Michigan State four-star LB commit Brady Pretzlaff goes in-depth on his Spartan commitment…
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Michigan State to host four-star Ohio LB Dante McClellan…
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Michigan State next to host five-star DT David Stone (@iamdavidstonejr) on an official visit, coming June 23…
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Michigan State to host four-star 2025 Indiana tight end…
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Michigan State QB commit Leo Hannan talks 'amazing' return to campus.
"I am super grateful and humbled to be committed to such a great staff. That ‘low ego-high output’ is a real thing. You can definitely see the coaches there really embody that.
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state…
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Breaking down the loaded Michigan State Feb. 3 junior day visitor list as @TheSpartanMag has tracked down and confirmed OVER 50 visitors...
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California tight end Wyatt Hook breaks down Michigan State official visit…
“We just made sure everything was good.. They want to build up the program with blue collar guys.”
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state…
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2024 defensive back Andrew Brinson (@andrewbrinson15) of Tampa (FL) tells me he will be taking an official visit to Michigan State Dec. 15-17…
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Michigan State to host transfer portal OL on Monday...
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Michigan State four-star RB commit Anthony Carrie (@AnthonyCarrie3) goes in-depth on his decision to commit to the Spartans over North Carolina and others…
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state… @TheSpartanMag
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Michigan State hosted 4⭐️ Cali LB Kamar Mothudi (@kamar_mothudi) for an OV over the weekend. He broke down the trip itinerary, raving about the Spartans…
“Shattered them, 100% shattered them,” Mothudi said regarding expectations.
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state… @TheSpartanMag
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2026 CJ Sadler talks Michigan State; updates recruitment…
"Michigan State, that is a good program. They are building over there. It is a new coaching staff, changing the program. It is always great to be recruited by your hometown college team.”
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state…
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Big commitment for MSU. Was clear he got the full court press this weekend.
The Spartans fourth OL transfer. Moore will have two years of eligibility remaining..
BREAKING: Michigan State lands top available transfer portal OT Conner Moore..
A massive pickup for the Spartans to close out the winter portal period.
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Michigan State to host recently offered 2025 Ohio four-star LB Dante McClellan…
"He wants me to come and see the campus and he just let me know that things are changing around there. I like the move a lot and it shows the he wants me."
(On3+): on3.com/teams/michigan-state…
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