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during the second half in the game against Michigan on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State fan favorite LB returns home, signs with Detroit Lions</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-fan-favorite-lb-returns-home-signs-with-detroit-lions-01kqdrrp65gf?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqdrrp65gf</guid><description>Former Michigan State linebacker Joe Bachie has reportedly signed a deal to bring him back home to the Detroit Lions.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:38:59 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3948,h_2220,x_0,y_108/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kqds2r9jmpw6kaydd7.jpg" caption="Sep 28, 2019; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans linebacker Joe Bachie (35) prepares for the snap of the ball during the second half of a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Spartan Stadium. 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Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State is going to have elite lineup versatility in 2026-27</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-is-going-to-have-elite-lineup-versatility-in-2026-27-01kpya36dt11?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpya36dt11</guid><description>After a year in which flexibility was limited, Michigan State is going to have a ton of lineup versatility in 2026-27.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:09:37 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_83/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kqd8seafxg0st8ah2z.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Jeremy Fears Jr., center, leaves the court with Jesse McCulloch, left, and Coen Carr, right, after Fears&#39; shot to end the first half against Cornell on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Courtney Hawkins has an insane track record of getting WRs to the NFL</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/courtney-hawkins-has-an-insane-track-record-of-getting-wrs-to-the-nfl-01kqd4qn1qa5?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqd4qn1qa5</guid><description>Michigan State receivers coach Courtney Hawkins has an impressive track record of getting guys to the NFL.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:59:13 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_58/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kqd52wkxp4fcxqjctn.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s wide receivers coach Courtney Hawkins looks on during the first day of football camp on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A Courtney Hawkins product is projected as a first-rounder in the 2027 NFL Draft</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/a-courtney-hawkins-product-is-projected-as-a-first-rounder-in-the-2027-nfl-draft-01kqd39ah2s4?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqd39ah2s4</guid><description>Michigan State receivers coach Courtney Hawkins is projected to have another one of his former products drafted in 2027.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:28:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3649,h_2052,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kqd3j2z0z0mftvvzvj.jpg" caption="Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh (6) makes a catch against Western Michigan cornerback Jarvarius Sims (8) during the second half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Friday, August 29, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Former lightly-used Michigan State DB selected No. 25 overall in 2026 CFL Draft</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/former-lightly-used-michigan-state-db-selected-no-25-overall-in-2026-cfl-draft-01kqd1j1dayb?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqd1j1dayb</guid><description>Another former Michigan State defensive back is in the CFL after being drafted in the third round on Wednesday.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:03:49 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4606,h_2590,x_0,y_82/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kqd27t9kpfm23c2zy7.jpg" caption="Nov 30, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA;  Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back Devynn Cromwell (22) is honored on senior day before the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Jones AT&amp;T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. 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Johnson-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Starting Michigan State CB selected in the first round of the CFL draft</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/starting-michigan-state-cb-selected-in-the-first-round-of-the-cfl-draft-01kqd0dt4tgq?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqd0dt4tgq</guid><description>Michigan State’s starting cornerback who received an NFL minicamp invite has been selected in the first round of the 2026 CFL Draft.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:35:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_17/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kqd0h6epc9a1ed94kq.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Malcolm Bell catches a ball during football practice on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 undrafted Michigan State rookies most likely to make NFL rosters in 2026</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/3-undrafted-michigan-state-rookies-most-likely-to-make-nfl-rosters-in-2026-01kqcydv81kn?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqcydv81kn</guid><description>Several former Michigan State players went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, but here’s who I believe could make a roster this fall.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:08:32 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5303,h_2982,x_0,y_36/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kqcyspfxh5tf5ec82r.jpg" caption="Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Omari Kelly (1) runs the ball against Southern California Trojans cornerback DJ Harvey (2) during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. 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Vasquez-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State stopped in to visit yet another 4-star DL this week</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-stopped-in-to-visit-yet-another-4-star-dl-this-week-01kqcwsc6ajn?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqcwsc6ajn</guid><description>Michigan State stopped in to see yet another four-star defensive lineman this week as Pat Fitzgerald aims for the stars up front.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:33:18 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_71/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kqcwvqx8xn5xcqtz4t.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s head coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State DL coach already pushing for his second 4-star in the 2027 class</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-dl-coach-already-pushing-for-his-second-4-star-in-the-2027-class-01kqbd8vmm2s?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqbd8vmm2s</guid><description>Michigan State defensive line coach Winston DeLattiboudere III is apparently already pushing for a second four-star commit.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:40:20 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4764,h_2679,x_0,y_298/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kqbm2qbzkd1xj5zxp5.jpg" caption="Jun 10, 2025; Tempe, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive line coach Winston DeLattiboudere III during minicamp at the teams Arizona Cardinals Training Facility. 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head coach John Calipari meet before the game on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State captain signs undrafted free agent deal with Jacksonville Jaguars</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-captain-signs-undrafted-free-agent-deal-with-jacksonville-jaguars-01kq7szr60k9?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq7szr60k9</guid><description>A former Michigan State captain and backup defensive lineman has signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:30:44 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_157/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kq7v0h3dr64xbkzy3w.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Quindarius Dunnigan pursues Western Michigan&#39;s Brady Jones during the fourth quarter on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Former 3-star Michigan State commit became one of the top CBs in the 2026 NFL Draft</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/former-3-star-michigan-state-commit-became-one-of-the-top-cbs-in-the-2026-nfl-draft-01kq74pkb7vt?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq74pkb7vt</guid><description>A former three-star Michigan State commit just became one of the top cornerbacks chosen in the 2026 NFL Draft.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3080,h_1732,x_0,y_34/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kq74rkyp9sxqn3g1p3.jpg" caption="Tennessee defensive back Colton Hood (8) doesn&#39;t like the penalty call during a college football game between Tennessee and Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Oct. 18, 2025. | Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Multi-year Michigan State DB starter signs NFL contract with Washington Commanders</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/multi-year-michigan-state-db-starter-signs-nfl-contract-with-washington-commanders-01kq73353yhf?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq73353yhf</guid><description>A multi-year starter in Michigan State’s defensive backfield has signed his first NFL contract with the Washington Commanders.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6245,h_3512,x_0,y_53/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kq7382e5zs93pazye6.jpg" caption="Oct 25, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans safety Malik Spencer (43) reacts after a third down defensive play against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Spartan Stadium. 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Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images | Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Popular Michigan State TE re-joins former Spartan teammate with Atlanta Falcons</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/popular-michigan-state-te-re-joins-former-spartan-teammate-with-atlanta-falcons-01kq6aasab98?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq6aasab98</guid><description>A popular former Michigan State tight end has just signed his first NFL deal with the Atlanta Falcons, rejoining former Spartan teammate Nate Carter.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:28:45 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3988,h_2243,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kq6arct3mct15cs57w.jpg" caption="Sep 28, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA;  Ohio State Buckeyes safety Lathan Ransom (8) can’t tackle Michigan State Spartans tight end Jack Velling (12) in the second quarter at Spartan Stadium. 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I would say this is the perfect response.</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5365,h_3017,x_0,y_556/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kq4ap5akng266jey70.jpg" caption="Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell and his family watch warm up before the game between Michigan State and Michigan at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>As expected, Tom Izzo is confident that Jeremy Fears Jr. will be back</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/as-expected-tom-izzo-is-confident-that-jeremy-fears-jr-will-be-back-01kq481ymgt9?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq481ymgt9</guid><description>Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo is confident that he’s going to get sophomore guard Jeremy Fears Jr. back for at least one more year.</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8256,h_4644,x_0,y_359/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kq497rqa5pc92503aj.jpg" caption="Mar 1, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo talks with Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. 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