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Friday, September 11, 2026
3 fixes that Michigan State must make vs. Eastern Michigan in Week 2

Michigan State opened the season with a win over Toledo, but it wasn’t perfect. Here are the three fixes that Michigan State needs to make vs. EMU.

How To Watch Michigan State Vs. Toledo – Details, Quick Facts, And Predictions

Before I begin this article, I wanted to take a moment, as today is the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, to recall the events of that horrible morning and to remember the lives that...

Thursday, September 10, 2026
V-Cast: Looking ahead to Eastern Michigan game, and the latest on Michigan State football

Jim Comparoni and Paul Konyndyk discuss the latest on Michigan State football, looking ahead to Saturday's game against Eastern Michigan, and break down what went right and wrong vs Toledo.

3 Michigan State football players on verge of breakout season after opener

Michigan State football was able to hold on for a nice win in the season opener against a pesky Toledo team and these three guys are looking good.

Michigan State hosting in-state and regional prospects for EMU game

Michigan State had the first game of the Pat Fitzgerald era last Friday. It was in Spartan Stadium but because of the date, was not conducive to having recruits on campus. This Saturday's home...

Michigan State Grind Week official visit preview (Sept. 12)

SpartanMag.com takes a look at a pair of high level 2027 basketball targets making their way to campus this weekend.

Michigan State baseball staff gets major boost with hire of former Tigers pitcher

Michigan State baseball has made an incredible hire this week as Jake Boss Jr. added a former Tigers pitcher to his staff.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Now healthy, Michigan State LB Brady Pretzlaff eager to maintain strong start to 2026 season

Now healthy, Michigan State linebacker Brady Pretzlaff is eager to maintain his strong start to the 2026 season.

DT Eli Coenen making strong early impression at Michigan State, but best may be to come given his high ceiling

Converted defensive end Eli Coenen was named Michigan State's defensive player of the week after a monster debut at defensive tackle against Toledo. And given that Coenen has barely scratched the...

RADIO RECAP: Michigan State HC Pat Fitzgerald previews Eastern Michigan, looks back at Toledo

Michigan State coach Pat Fitzgerald returned to his weekly radio show to preview Saturday's game against Eastern Michigan.

3&Out: Michigan State DC Joe Rossi on playing with aggression, Alessio Milivojevic & more

SpartanMag provides three takeaways from Michigan State defensive coordinator Joe Rossi's week two press conference.

3 Michigan State players who deserve more snaps vs. Eastern Michigan

Michigan State picked up a nice win in the opener, but three Spartans need to be playing much more in Week 2.

Michigan State football transfer tracker: How’d former Spartans fare in Week 1?

Over three dozen former Spartans took the field in Week 1 with their new teams. How did the Michigan State football transfers fare?

CBS Sports grades first-year college football coaches after Week 1 debuts

Week 1 provided the first true look at many of college football’s new coaching hires, and the early returns were all over the map. CBS Sports’ Shehan Jeyarajah graded the debuts of first-year...

3&Out: Michigan State OC Nick Sheridan on finishing drives, Cam Edwards & more

SpartanMag provides three takeaways from Michigan State offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan's week two press conference.

PREP REPORT: Michigan State RB commit Savior Owens red hot at Massillon Washington

SpartanMag.com will be introducing a new series where we will look back at the class of 2027 commitments and how their seasons are going. For this edition, we will look at the first few weeks of...

Michigan State vs. Eastern Michigan Game Preview

After an . . . interesting opening game win against Toledo, Michigan State (1-0) now prepares for a second week of MACtion against the Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-1, 1-0 MAC). But, before moving on...

DotComp: Communication, chemistry off to good start for Pat Fitzgerald at Michigan State

Pat Fitzgerald couldn't be sure how communication and chemistry would go during his debut as Michigan State's head coach. In the face of some tense late-game situations, Fitzgerald was pleased...

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Michigan State PFF grades vs. Toledo: OFFENSE

SpartanMag breaks down the Pro Football Focus grades of every offensive player who took the field for Michigan State vs. Toledo.

Michigan State vs. Toledo PFF grades: DEFENSE

SpartanMag breaks down the Pro Football Focus grades of each defensive player who saw the field for Michigan State vs. Toledo.

OC Nick Sheridan: Trent Fraley 'proved me right' in strong Michigan State debut

It didn't take long for Michigan State center Trent Fraley to ease any nerves that may have been surrounding his debut in a Spartan uniform. Fraley transferred in from North Dakota State as he...

Michigan State QB Alessio Milivojevic says there's more he can do to finish drives in the end zone

Although Michigan State quarterback Alessio Milivojevic believes the good clearly outweighed the bad for the Spartan offense in the season opener against Toledo, he is believes he can do more to...

The Only Colors Reacts Survey

I hope all of TOC Nation enjoyed their Labor Day weekend. Michigan State Football is now on to week 2. Mike’s preview will be out tomorrow morning, but we are getting the survey out now. We want...

Eastern Michigan QB Noah Kim reflects on Michigan State memories before 'fully focusing' on in-state clash

Eastern Michigan QB Noah Kim looked back on his time at Michigan State fondly, but said his sole focus is on Saturday's game.

Jon Palumbo Leaves Michigan State, Joining J Batt At Kentucky

Jon Palumbo is leaving Michigan State to join a familiar face at Kentucky. On Tuesday, the University of Kentucky announced that Palumbo will be joining the athletic department as the Executive...

A Special Player Of The Game

Week 1 is in the books for Michigan State, and Pat Fitzgerald is already focusing on the week 2 opponent. But we still have one last order of business to attend to at TOC. Each week, we will put...

College football Top 25 rankings projection after Week 1: LSU soars, Michigan plummets

While Michigan State fans don't need to worry about being ranked after Week 1, the team down the road may be on the outside looking in, too.

Monday, September 7, 2026
Joe Bachie signed to Detroit Lions’ 53-man roster ahead of season opener

The Detroit Lions have signed former Michigan State star Joe Bachie to the 53-man roster ahead of the season opener.

Michigan State preparing for athletic, experienced former QB Noah Kim: 'He's a really, really good player'

Michigan State coach Pat Fitzgerald called Eastern Michigan QB and former Spartan Noah Kim a "really, really good player."

Pat Fitzgerald: Michigan State LB Brady Pretzlaff is just 'scratching the surface' of potential

Michigan State HC Pat Fitzgerald expects big things from linebacker Brady Pretzlaff, who earned his first career start on Friday.

Michigan State stock watch: 3 biggest risers after the Toledo win in Week 1

Which Michigan State players should we buying stock in after the season-opening win over Toledo on Friday night?

Michigan State coach Pat Fitzgerald: Rodney Bullard, Eli Coenen among week one players of the game

Michigan State coach Pat Fitzgerald listed several week one players of the game on Monday, including WR Rodney Bullard and DT Eli Coenen.

3&Out: Pat Fitzgerald's weekly Michigan State press conference - on the MAC and throwing deep

Three takeaways from Michigan State coach Pat Fitzgerald's weekly press conference, looking back on Toledo, and forward to Eastern Michigan. Fitzgerald wants to throw deep more than Michigan State...

The Film Room: Toledo Edition

After an offseason filled with change and plenty of unknowns, we finally have some actual football to break down. Michigan State opened the Pat Fitzgerald era with a 30–20 win over Toledo. It...

Sunday, September 6, 2026
Final report card from Michigan State’s pedestrian Week 1 win over Toledo

Michigan State picked up a solid win over Toledo to begin the 2026 season and here’s how the Spartans graded by position.

Former Spartan WR Nick Marsh kicks off Indiana career with insane 1-handed TD catch

Former Michigan State wideout Nick Marsh kicked off his Indiana career with a one-handed touchdown reception.

The Big Ten issues embarrassing statement about controversial Michigan win

The Big Ten has issued what can only be described as an embarrassing statement about the controversial ending between Michigan and Western Michigan.

MSU vs Toledo Weather Report

It’s a beauuuuutiful day for football! The Sunday MSU Weather Report is back to divvy up some suns for the bright spots and clouds for the not so bright spots. Each week I’ll be letting you know...

Fitz on Michigan State's Rodney Bullard: 'Man oh man, did he have our back'

All off-season, Rodney Bullard wrestled with the possibility that the NCAA would not allow him to receive a fourth year of eligibilty. But less than two weeks after gaining a waiver, he put forth...

Saturday, September 5, 2026
MIchigan fans storm the field after Western Michigan was robbed of an upset win

The Kyle Whittingham era got off to a horrendous start with a near-loss to Western Michigan at home to begin the season.

'I'm glad that it happened to us': CB Tre Bell on Michigan State's adversity against Toledo

Michigan State cornerback Tre Bell didn't have a perfect night in Friday's season opening victory over Toledo. But when adversity came, Bell didn't allow it to define his performance.

Liam Boyd, Michigan State special teams an x-factor in 30-20 win over Toledo

On a night when Michigan State had mixed results on offense and defense, Spartan special teams played a critical role in a 30-20 win over Toledo. Kicker Liam Boy spearheaded that effort, but the...

V-Cast: what we learned about Michigan State in 30-20 win over Toledo

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The inaugural game of the Pat Fitzgerald era is in the books, as Michigan State rallied back from slim deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat Toledo 30-20 in Spartan...

REACTION: Michigan State's Pat Fitzgerald 'wanted to be aggressive tonight'

Pat Fitzgerald had some strong thoughts about his first Spartan Walk, his first time coaching Michigan State at Spartan Stadium, and his team's ability to withstand a momentum swing in a victory...

Alessio Milivojevic credits Michigan State teammates & coaches for response to adversity vs. Toledo

Michigan State QB Alessio Milivojevic credited his teammates and coaches for remaining mentally strong in their win over Toledo.

Comp's 3&Out: On efficiency, slippage and plenty of feel-good to go around at Michigan State

Jim Comparoni's Three Takes from Michigan State's 30-20 victory over Toledo, Friday night at Spartan Stadium, with focus on offensive inconsistency, defensive slippage, play-making at crunch time,...

PK's 3&Out: unheralded wide receiver room makes impact for Michigan State in win over Toledo

Michigan State got a big spark from wide receivers Rodney Bullard and Chrishon McCray in 30-20 win over Toledo. Those wide receivers stepped up on a night where quarterback Alesio Milivojevic...

Michigan State QB Alessio Milivojevic comes through vs. Toledo, but still motivated to improve

Michigan State QB Alessio Milivojevic came through when it mattered most vs. Toledo, but is motivated to get better after the Spartans' tight win.

Michigan State OL goes viral for throwing up during biggest play of the Toledo game

Michigan State offensive lineman Robert Wright Jr. threw up on a Toledo defender during the biggest play of the game.

Friday, September 4, 2026
Liam Boyd hits 5 FGs, Michigan State storms back to avoid Toledo upset

Liam Boyd made five field goals to help lead Michigan State to a 30-20 home win over Toledo on Friday in East Lansing, Mich, in the season opener for

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