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Brandon Martinez

Brandon Martinez

Joined: Feb 19, 2021

Brandon is a contributor for FanSided’s Spartan Avenue. He attempts to provide in-depth analysis and objective insight on Michigan State athletics, primarily specializing in football and basketball. He has contributed to various FanSided sites since 2021, including The Landry Hat, Gig ‘em Gazette, and Beale Street Bears. As a Michigan State fan since 2015, he has seen the highs and lows of both the football and basketball program, leading to his urge to write about his passion. A recent graduate of Purdue University - Fort Wayne in 2024, he now has the time to make his thoughts known.

Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith talks the media on the first national signing day for college football recruits Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

10 ideal transfer portal targets for Michigan State football heading into offseason

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Michigan State's head coach Jonathan Smith looks on during the fourth quarter in the game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Keep the faith, Michigan State football fans, rebuilds don't happen overnight

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Michigan State's Jordan Turner, left, talks with Aidan Chiles as they head to the locker room after defeating Purdue on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Grading the 2024 Michigan State football transfer class as the season wraps up

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Michigan State's Jack Velling, right, runs after a catch as Iowa's Nick Jackson closes in during the third quarter on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

3 Michigan State football players who need big games to secure a win over Purdue

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Nov 12, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts on the bench against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

3 changes Tom Izzo should make after Michigan State basketball's 2-1 start

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Nov 2, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith looks over his sidelines during the first quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Predicting the rest of the Michigan State football season

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Nov 4, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) puts up a reverse layup against Monmouth Hawks guard Abdi Bashir Jr. (1) during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Michigan State basketball vs. Niagara: Game preview and prediction

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 18: Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Michigan State Spartans runs with the ball against the Miami Hurricanes on September 18, 2021 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. . (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Grading transfers during 2021 season

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Michigan State Spartans, Tyson Walker, Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Basketball: 3 improvements Spartans can make through 10 games

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Nov 27, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) celebrates with running back Kenneth Walker III (9) and quarterback Payton Thorne (10) after making a touchdown catch during the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State Football: Early look at top 2022 NFL Draft prospects

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