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MSU newcomers vs. WMU:
-Jacoby Windmon: seven tackles, four sacks, forced fumble
-Khris Bogle: three tackles, one sack
-Aaron Brule: one sack
-Jalen Berger: 120 yards, TD
-Jarek Broussard: 54 rushing yards
-Daniel Barker: 13-yard TD
-Germie Bernard (freshman): 44-yard TD
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Michigan State freshman DB Jaylen Thompson (@JaylenT06) tells @SpartansRivals he intends to enter the transfer portal.
Due to health issues within his family, he needs to return closer to home in Tennessee.
"I love Michigan State but I need to be closer to home."
@RivalsPortal
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Tre Holloman is the ultimate competitor. He refused to let his team lose to its rival, and helped catapult Michigan State into sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.
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Michigan State landed its first 2027 commit in coveted safety Khalil Terry (@KhalilTerry01). He detailed his decision.
"Why wait? The staff showed me genuine love and I know that I will learn a lot more life and football at MSU."
Read on @SpartansRivals: michiganstate.rivals.com/new…
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Michigan State has signed three-star outside linebacker Leonard Ah You.
This one was kept quiet.
Read more about his interesting path to East Lansing on @SpartansRivals michiganstate.rivals.com/new…
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In the past two weeks or so, Tom Izzo has been named Big Ten Coach of the Decade, landed Emoni Bates, the top prospect in the country, and Max Christie, the No. 1 shooting guard in the country.
Incredible.
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Four-star cornerback commit @JaylenT06's official visit to Michigan State this past weekend only reiterated what he's already known for a long time: MSU is home.
"I'm done with visits (to other schools)," Thompson said. "I’m locked with my decision."
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.@AndrewDepaepe2's mother, @tenyajlosching
tells the story of how her son became a Spartan.
"Andrew never swayed. He wanted to shut it all down...He said ‘I gave my word (to MSU). What would that say about my character if I went back and said no?'"
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There is no doubt about it: @NickMarsh_11 is all in with Michigan State.
"I think it’s a wrap for me," Marsh said. "This is where I wanna be and I only see myself here, so I’m locked in."
Marsh recaps his official visit here:
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Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles when asked about if tonight was his best moment as a Spartan.
“There are gonna be way cooler moments (this season). I’ll answer that in like Week 10.”
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This year’s Michigan State team is built differently. The Spartans didn’t play great, but kept grinding, didn’t fold and found a way to get the victory over Nebraska. MSU moves to 4-0 on the season.
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BREAKING: Michigan State gets a commitment from 2026 three-star Colorado linebacker Braylon Hodge (@BraylonHodge), following an official visit.
"I chose the Spartans because of the coaching staff and the way they develop their players."
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BREAKING: Michigan State gets commitment from Atlanta CB TJ Umenyiora.
"After I took all my visits, I sat down with my family and we felt like Michigan State was home."
He is the son of former NFL All-Pro Osi Umenyiora.
Read on @Spartans_Illo: michiganstate.rivals.com/new…
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MSU WR Omari Kelly:
“I would like to shout my teammates out for not giving up on me. Rough first half.”
Kelly had two fumbles in the first half, but recorded four receptions for 60 yards and the game-winning two-point conversion.
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.@NickMarsh_11 and @CoachPettway talk @RougeFootball's latest win against Orchard Lake St. Mary's.
And if you curious where Marsh's MSU commitment stands:
"We still locked in, MSU. Let's fight through adversity and keep pushing through. Go Green!"
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BREAKING: Michigan State gets pledge from 2026 in-state speedy WR/ATH Samson Gash (@GashSamson).
"I chose Michigan State because of the family feel and history of Coach Hawk developing guys to the next level."
He has a brother in the program.
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BREAKING: Michigan State keeps the recruiting momentum rolling with a commitment from three-star California OT Quinn Buckey (@Quinnbuckey).
"I chose Michigan State because it was a perfect fit for me."
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Why did @ai6an_ choose Michigan State? @nikkichiles and @AdrianChiles10 detail his journey.
"When you find your person that believes in you, that's who you want to be with. And that's ultimately what it was ... who was true to him was Coach Smith.”
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BREAKING: Michigan State earns a commitment from priority three-star EDGE Chris Addison (@ChrisAddison26).
He chose the Spartans over fellow finalists Arizona State, Florida State, Tulane and UCLA.
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BREAKING: Michigan State earns a big commitment from priority Arizona offensive tackle Collin Campbell (@CollinCamp47601).
"I absolutely love Michigan State."
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@adamgorney/@DavidHarns/@WFCoachCampbell
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The Michigan State rushing defense is unreal. Maryland came into this game averaging 246 yards per game on the ground. Today, the #Terps had 26 rushing yards...on 29 attempts.
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Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith addressing the media for early signing day:
“We’re not done. This landscape … you can add to your roster 365 days a year.”
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Michigan State 2024 offensive lineman signee Rustin Young is now a four-star prospect on @Rivals.
Young ranks as the No. 31 offensive tackle in the 2024 class and No. 3 player in Hawaii.
@YoungRustin/@SpartansRivals
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Michigan State lands 2024 three-star in-state linebacker @brady_pretzlaff.
"My message to Michigan State fans is I will do everything in my power to bring as much success to East Lansing as possible," Pretzlaff said.
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Michigan State's wide receivers room in 2025:
-Nick Marsh
-Omari Kelly
-Chrishon McCray
-Evan Boyd
-Rodney Bullard
-Alante Brown
-Jaylan Brown
-Austin Clay
-Braylon Collier
-Charles Taplin
-Bryson Williams
-Jack Yanachik
-Grant Calcagno
-Dyson Sims
-Nick Hardy
Michigan State has gotten another wide receiver from the transfer portal. The fourth such addition is Rodney Bullard, who is coming off a big season at Division II Valdosta State.
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Michigan State 2024 All-American commit @Jetdenson believes in the new coaching staff's vision.
"I'm locked in. I really like what's going on. I like the plan they have for me. I'm ready to go play!"
He thinks a lot of good news is coming for MSU fans.
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Rising three-star athlete/defensive back @Jetdenson commits to Michigan State.
"(Michigan State) was the first big school to offer and believe in me, and they've been showing the same love since the beginning ... They made sure I was a priority for them."
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Michigan State true freshman wide receiver @NickMarsh_11 has recorded 433 receiving yards in 2024.
I confirmed through a MSU football spokesperson that the true freshman receiving yardage record is 490 yards by Cody White in 2017.
Marsh is 57 yards from breaking that record.
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Michigan State lands a commitment from DB @andrewbrinson15.
"Why I choose Michigan State was because the coaching staff, they're all genuine people, great coaches. And the Big Ten is one of the best conferences, if not the best conference, for football."
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BREAKING: Michigan State gets a commitment from Florida three-star DB Eliyjah Caldwell-Hardy (@turn_up14), following an official visit.
"I’m ready to get to work. Go Green!"
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@JohnGarcia_Jr
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BREAKING: Michigan State gets commitment from coveted Seattle DE Fameitau Siale (@fsiale7).
"The message I received from the coaches is they are there to help all their players get to that next level in football and academics.”
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Michigan State wide receiver Omari Kelly says "it's the best feeling in the world" to be able to go out and play an actual opponent in front of a large crowd at Spartan Stadium.
Kelly and running backs Makhi Frazier and Brandon Tullis all praised tonight's crowd.
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Michigan State freshman linebacker Jordan Hall is looking to produce right away.
“They see me coming in and making an early impact as much as possible – whether that be on special teams, defense, wherever they see me fit at,” Hall said.
Much more here:
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Michigan State got a commitment from 2025 three-star DB Evan Young (@D1Evan16) on Monday. He detailed his decision with @SpartansRivals.
"The coaching staff is incredible. I know it’s their first year and there’s big things coming in the future for MSU."
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Michigan State true freshman cornerback Chance Rucker led the Spartans with a 71.7 coverage grade yesterday versus Maryland, according to @PFF. He also ranked fourth on the team with an overall defensive grade of 68.1.
Rucker had five tackles and two pass breakups.
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BREAKING: Michigan State earns a commitment from top priority wide receiver target Zachary Washington (@zach5washington).
Washington was previously high school teammates with current MSU quarterback Alessio Milivojevic.
Read more on @Spartans_Illo:
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2024 four-star wide receiver and Rivals250 prospect Nick Marsh has recommitted to Michigan State, he just announced live at his ceremony at River Rouge High School
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Ahead of his commitment decision on Saturday, Michigan State hosted 2024 athlete @Jetdenson for an official visit.
The relationships and opportunity for early playing time at MSU stand out to him.
"I had my most fun on my Michigan State visit."
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Michigan State 2025 cornerback commit Aydan West (@AydanWest0) returned to East Lansing this weekend for an important visit with the Spartans.
Ohio State, Virginia Tech and UCLA continue to pursue.
Read the latest on his recruitment on @Rivals: n.rivals.com/news/michigan-s…
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BREAKING: Michigan State earns a commitment from Texas defensive lineman Christopher Knauls Jr. (@ChrisKnaulsJR).
"The coaching staff, they're real big on players being bigger than just being football players."
Read on @Spartans_Illo: michiganstate.rivals.com/new…
@samspiegs
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Big news: Class of 2026 four-star RB and Rivals250 prospect Kemon Spell (@KemonJones9) has shut down his recruitment. He is locked in with Penn State.
"That’s where I’m meant to be and where I was born to play."
Read on @Rivals: n.rivals.com/news/2027-four-…
#WEARE
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BREAKING: Michigan State earns a commitment from 2026 high-three-star EDGE Cory House Jr. (@CoryHouseJr1).
"When I was there, it felt like home instantly."
Read on @Spartans_Illo: michiganstate.rivals.com/new…
@samspiegs/@adamgorney
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BREAKING: USC lands commitment from coveted DE Luke Wafle (@WafleLuke), a top-85 prospect nationally.
"Luke is a culture-changer — he makes your locker room better, your standards higher and your team tougher,"
-@Red_Zone75
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#FightOn
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After an official visit, Michigan State hopes to flip Minnesota LB commit @brady_pretzlaff.
"The main things that stick out are the developmental piece of Coach Smith's plan, being a historically successful program and playing for a home-state team."
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BREAKING: Michigan State has flipped 2025 high-three-star CB Terrance "Deuce" Edwards from West Virginia.
"Coach Smith has great plans for MSU football and told me he needed me and players like me to get MSU back on top of the Big Ten."
Read on @Rivals: n.rivals.com/news/coveted-cb…
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BREAKING: Notre Dame gets a commitment from class of 2026 Rivals250 cornerback Khary Adams (@KharyAdams6).
The Fighting Irish remain hot on the recruiting trail.
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#GoIrish
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Four-star EDGE Tyson Harley (@tysharley) has a top-five of Maryland, Michigan State, Penn State, Rutgers and Virginia Tech.
He is currently on an official visit to Rutgers, and will take OVs to his other finalists in June.
Read his thoughts on @Rivals: n.rivals.com/news/2026-four-…
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That was a resilient win for Michigan State. That Ole Miss squad was tough. That game was intense.
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Massive recruiting win for the Spartans out of the transfer portal.
BREAKING: Michigan State lands a commitment from FCS All-American OT Conner Moore (6-foot-5, 310 pounds) from Montana State.
The Millbury, Ohio native will have two years of eligibility remaining.
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Big win for Michigan State as 2025 three-star CB Aydan West (@AydanWest0) announces he is sticking with MSU.
Ohio State, Virginia Tech and UCLA were pursuing late.
"What stands out is Jonathan Smith’s leadership and how he responds with players."
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Michigan State has a commitment from priority 2024 QB @alessiomilivoj1.
"Michigan State really stuck out in many ways — playing in the Big Ten, having an amazing coaching staff like this and getting developed by them, and getting a great education."
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Michigan State hosted 2024 wide receiver @NickMarsh_11 for an official visit.
@MamaTron210 breaks down the trip ahead of Marsh's July 7 decision.
"One thing I love about Michigan State is that it's always a family vibe and we always feel at home."
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MSU true freshman wide receiver Nick Marsh mentioned that he is pleased with his development thus far, and thought that maybe it would take him a little bit longer to contribute, but knows there is still more work to do:
"It's just a blessing (to be in this position)."
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2023 four-star strong-side defensive end Jalen Thompson is ready to sign early and "put the work in" at Michigan State.
Learn more about why @__4jalen committed to MSU, , his relationship with the coaches, how his senior year went at Cass Tech and more:
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“The love from Spartan Nation is amazing," @NickMarsh_11 said. "They are nothing less than family. They showed consistent love through the process. They put their faith in me and never wavered and always had my back.”
Marsh breaks down his commitment:
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Good morning. Michigan State football begins fall camp practices today.
Follow along for coverage on @Spartans_Illo.
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Michigan State offer is "surreal" for 2027 ATH Aroson Randle Jr.
His brother played football for the Spartans, and his mom was a track star for MSU and Clemson.
"The atmosphere is awesome, the coaches are great, and I love Michigan fall weather."
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Michigan State fullback Jay Coyne:
“This is a tight-knit (group) … this is the best team I’ve ever been a part of.”
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Top-30 2027 EDGE Chris Whitehead (@chriswhiteheadz) has a trio of visits upcoming to Ohio State, Notre Dame and Tennessee.
"The most important thing a college must have for me is helping me work on my craft and believing me."
He discusses with @Rivals: n.rivals.com/news/top-30-202…
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Three-star 2026 defensive end Logan Nagle (@LoganNagle81) has five official visits set.
He is coming off a weekend trip to Michigan State, and will head to Rutgers next.
"Development is very important to me."
Read on @Rivals: n.rivals.com/news/2026-de-lo…
@Hoosier_Huddle
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Michigan State hosted coveted four-star DE @keona_wilhite34 for an official visit.
"I got to see the campus and the new facilities and I got to sit down with each of the coaches and just talk football ... It was beautiful. I don't mind the snow."
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BREAKING: Michigan State gets a commitment from priority 2026 cornerback target Jeremiah Favorite (@JFavv9).
"MSU is deep and cooking with this (2026) class and I'm here to add the seasoning."
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Michigan State 2024 OL commit @andrewdennis_08 will return to campus again this weekend.
"This is a family atmosphere. For me, it's family. For all the guys who are in the locker room already, it's family. I want to introduce that to (the visitors)."
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Obviously, Keon Coleman is a pick out of Florida State. However, that is now three-straight drafts in which Michigan State's wide receivers coach @CoachHawk_5 has had a receiver he's coach and developed get drafted — and two-straight years he's had one go in the second round.
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Michigan State got a big commitment Thursday from touted 2026 OT Collin Campbell.
He detailed the decision with @Spartans_Illo.
"I chose Michigan State because it just felt right. Everyone always says you’ll just have a feeling and I just knew."
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Former Michigan State defensive back commit @camren_campbell is back in East Lansing for an official visit under the new staff this weekend. Campbell was committed to MSU from June until late September.
Full official visitors list on @SpartansRivals:
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Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh said he took last year’s loss to Boston College “personal.”
At halftime, he told the coaching staff to take a shot and get him the damn ball.
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True freshman defensive end Jalen Thompson has had a big day with five tackles, two total sacks and a forced fumble.
Jalen Thompson forces a fumble and Cal Haladay recovers to set up Michigan State at the Nebraska 28-yard line. That is the Spartans' third forced turnover of the game.
MSU leads 20-17 with 1:48 remaining.
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Michigan State set to promote graduate assistant Antjuan Simmons (@_antjuan_) to assistant defensive line coach, sources confirm to @SpartansRivals.
Simmons was a four-year letterwinner for the Spartans from 2017-2020.
@JustinThind first to report.
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Michigan State has landed its first commit of the 2025 class in priority quarterback @LeoRHannan.
“I love the coaching staff … Their attitude and mindset for how they approach football greatly complements Michigan State’s culture."
More here:
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Rising 2024 quarterback @HenryHasselbeck was back on Michigan State’s campus over the past two days. This time he brought his mom, Sarah, to check it out.
In case you missed it, Hasselbeck was “blown away” on his MSU official visit earlier this month.
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Coveted 2025 DB @edwards_deuce tells @SpartansRivals he will officially visit Michigan State June 14-16. He’s been talking with CBs coach Demetrice Martin and grad assistant Cordale Grundy. He’s cousins with @TheFreak_18.
Offer reaction from February:
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Rising 2023 offensive tackle Chimdy Onoh took an official visit to Michigan State last weekend and is nearing a commitment decision.
"I really enjoyed the visit," @v1_chim said. "My favorite part was the photo shoot. The campus was really nice."
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In-state 2025 three-star LB @DiMariMalone10 pledged to Michigan State.
"To be an in-state guy committed to MSU is a big thing for me. I feel like what they have coming in the next couple years is going to be some history — I want to be a part of that."
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According to the live stats, Michigan State linebacker Cal Haladay had 20(!) total tackles against Rutgers today.
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2025 RB @Zbo_Gist discusses his decision to flip to Michigan State from Western Michigan.
"The (MSU) coaches were honest and real with me, and I could see the vision they have for me and the program. It just clicked."
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Career news: I am excited to announce that I will be joining the national team with @Rivals in June as a part-time recruiting analyst, focusing on the Northeast.
I am also happy to say that I will remain with @SpartansRivals and will continue to cover Michigan State.
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Michigan State hosted three-star Texas DB Evan Young on an official visit this weekend.
"The Spartan spirit around the campus (stands out). It’s all just great."
He will make his commitment decision soon.
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The Michigan State official visit reaffirmed a strong commitment for 2024 three-star OL @andrewdennis_08.
"(MSU) is where I've wanted to be for a long time," Dennis said. "This is where I'm at, we're locked in and I'm not going anywhere else."
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Class of 2025 in-state WR Nicholas Hardy (@19NickHardy) committed to Michigan State as a PWO on Thursday.
He spoke with @SpartansRivals about his decision.
"I chose MSU because it just felt like home. It felt different than any other school I visited."
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Tennessee DB commits @JaylenT06 and @Keshawn_615 are ready to be Spartans and play together in college.
"Keshawn is my guy, that’s like my brother," Thompson said. "We have battled together, and to see him have the same opportunity ... that means a lot."
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Michigan State has its quarterback pledge for the 2024 class.
@HenryHasselbeck commits to Michigan State.
More here:
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And another one! Michigan State lands a commitment from 2024 DE @braddahkekss.
"Coach Smith is going to change this program around just like how he did at Oregon State. I love how Coach Legi (Suiaunoa) coaches."
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Michigan State isn't done adding to its 2024 class just yet. Three-star defensive tackle @MikeshunBeeler has committed to the Spartans.
More details here:
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Michigan State gets a commitment four-star running back and Rivals250 prospect @AnthonyCarrie3.
"I would say it just feels like home," Carrie said. "They have all the resources to make my dreams come true on and off the field."
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BREAKING: Michigan State flips 2026 three-star Ohio safety Jordan Vann (@Jordan_Vann_) from Virginia.
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Michigan State has landed yet another pledge, as 2024 three-star running back @BrandonT_26 gives his verbal commitment to the Spartans.
"Great school, and I really want to join Coach Smith and the staff to make Michigan State a powerhouse again."
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2024 four-star defensive back Jaylen Thompson will announce his commitment decision soon. Could be a good sign for Michigan State?
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Three-peat against Michigan (three second half comebacks).
#B1G regular season champions.
#BigTenTournament champions.
Go Green!
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Rivals250 OL @HardyWatts2 has released a top-three of #Clemson, #Michigan and #Wisconsin.
He breaks down each option with @Rivals and discusses what is next.
"I am looking for a winning culture and mentality, but also a family culture."
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