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Johnson</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-beats-out-indiana-iowa-for-elite-4-star-ol-caleb-johnson-01kv0rrhwfd6?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kv0rrhwfd6</guid><description>Hours after it was reported that Michigan State was trending for four-star offensive lineman Caleb Johnson, he committed to the Spartans.</description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:34:39 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_79/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kv0ryh4172eexjadvj.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s head coach Pat Fitzgerald, center, huddles up with the team during spring football practice on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 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 trending heavily for 4-star OT from reigning national champ’s backyard</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-trending-heavily-for-4-star-ot-from-reigning-national-champ-s-backyard-01kv0hh37z7t?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kv0hh37z7t</guid><description>Pat Fitzgerald and Michigan State are reportedly trending for one of the best linemen in the 2027 class from Indiana’s own backyard.</description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:20:31 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_196/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kv0hmc075njz1rsr04.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s new football coach Pat Fitzgerald pats his heart at the crowd in attendance for the Spartans basketball game against Iowa on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at the Breslin 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to return for his junior year and fans are going to love the main reason why he did that.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:53:23 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4936,h_2776,x_0,y_140/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kts9wzsgbxgwqyf16f.jpg" caption="Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) celebrates a play against Michigan during the second half 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>Tom Izzo claims that Ethan Taylor is taller than we originally expected</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/tom-izzo-claims-that-ethan-taylor-is-taller-than-we-originally-expected-01ktr8v05dmf?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid 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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>Michigan State makes cut for elite 5-star in-state OT Antijuan Wilkes</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-makes-cut-for-elite-5-star-in-state-ot-antijuan-wilkes-01ktqegaqz5q?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ktqegaqz5q</guid><description>Michigan State has made the cut for an elite five-star offensive tackle Antijuan Wilkes from Detroit Cass Tech.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:17:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_59/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01ktqf353enhfb3dnpsz.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s offensive line, from left, Ashton Lepo, Dallas Fincher, Tanner Miller, Luke Newman and Brandon Baldwin huddle up during the fourth quarter in the game against Prairie View A&amp;M on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, 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 losing ground with 4-star OT target ahead of Wednesday decision</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-losing-ground-with-4-star-ot-target-ahead-of-wednesday-decision-01ktpveg0dmd?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ktpveg0dmd</guid><description>Michigan State is losing ground with four-star offensive tackle targets Dominic Black ahead of his upcoming commitment decision.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:26:25 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail 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elsewhere.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:37:57 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_39/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01ktpsn8z4mhj73xam4t.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s wide receivers gather around coach Courtney Hawkins 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>Michigan State’s Lawrence Kanneh plummets in rankings just hours after commitment</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-s-lawrence-kanneh-plummets-in-rankings-just-hours-after-commitment-01ktpc48161q?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ktpc48161q</guid><description>As Spartan fans have come to expect, Michigan State’s newest edge rusher commit has plummeted in the recruiting rankings just hours after his commitment.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:29:34 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_102/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01ktpcc42zgsvh5a0z1h.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Derrick Simmons, center, lines up with the defense 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 missed on rising Georgia CB right before scheduled official visit</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-missed-on-rising-georgia-cb-right-before-scheduled-official-visit-01kt9qa6b0se?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt9qa6b0se</guid><description>Michigan State has missed on a rising cornerback prospect from Georgia right before he was about to officially visit.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:20:57 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_45/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt9qk1gbwvk5pqsbkc.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s head coach Pat Fitzgerald addresses the team at the end of 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>Jasiah Jervis is coming to Michigan State with a massive chip on his shoulder</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/jasiah-jervis-is-coming-to-michigan-state-with-a-massive-chip-on-his-shoulder-01ktmb7qa91t?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ktmb7qa91t</guid><description>Michigan State signee Jasiah Jervis is coming to East Lansing with a massive chip on his shoulder after losing out on a gold medal.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:43:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3205,h_1802,x_0,y_130/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01ktmbjqntwmxnw02tt8.jpg" caption="Stepinac&#39;s Jasiah Jervis (25) and Iona&#39;s Joe Wolf (11) battle for a loose ball during the Crusader Classic at the Westchester County Center in White Plains Jan. 4, 2025. | Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Pat Fitzgerald, Michigan State find hidden gem in new WR commit from Texas</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/pat-fitzgerald-michigan-state-find-hidden-gem-in-new-wr-commit-from-texas-01ktjgdpb6rh?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ktjgdpb6rh</guid><description>Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald may have just found another hidden gem in an unranked wide receiver commit from Texas.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:16:31 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_14/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01ktm2z625rbm332tyty.jpg" caption="Greg Williams, left, shakes hands with Michigan State&#39;s new football coach Pat Fitzgerald during an introductory press conference on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at the Tom Izzo Football Building 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’s new CB commit receives first ranking on 247Sports</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-s-new-cb-commit-receives-first-ranking-on-247sports-01ktj8q7cx6n?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ktj8q7cx6n</guid><description>Michigan State’s new cornerback commit has received his first ranking after announcing his pledge on Friday evening.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:17:56 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_114/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01ktj909vnkx8ks26s3k.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s head coach Pat Fitzgerald calls out to players during spring football practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 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>How to watch Team USA vs. Canada in AmeriCup gold medal game</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/how-to-watch-team-usa-vs-canada-in-americup-gold-medal-game-01ktj6ej0n4p?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ktj6ej0n4p</guid><description>Two Michigan State signees are getting ready to play for Team USA vs. Canada in the FIBA AmeriCup gold medal game.</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:58:25 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5093,h_2864,x_0,y_400/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01ktj6pwe7twrej0c0my.jpg" caption="Oct 6, 2018; Colorado Springs, CO, USA; A general view of the USA Basketball logo at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. 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Downing-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State signees play key role in Team USA’s gold medal chase at FIBA AmeriCup</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-signees-play-key-role-in-team-usa-s-gold-medal-chase-at-fiba-americup-01kth83mmvsp?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kth83mmvsp</guid><description>Team USA’s U18 squad will be playing in the gold medal game of the FIBA AmeriCup in Mexico and a pair of Michigan State signees played a key role in that.</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:55:17 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_988,h_555,x_0,y_34/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kth8cq4g2sxb2qgmw6.jpg" caption="Stepinac High School basketball star Jasiah Jervis unveils a Michigan State University t-shirt as he announces which college he will be attending and playing basketball at during a ceremony at Stepinac High School in White Plains Nov. 5, 2025. 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Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jeremy Fears Jr. ranked the No. 1 returning player in college basketball</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/jeremy-fears-jr-ranked-the-no-1-returning-player-in-college-basketball-01ktcn3v383z?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ktcn3v383z</guid><description>Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears Jr. was ranked the No. 1 returning player in college basketball for the upcoming season.</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:02:12 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3819,h_2148,x_0,y_610/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01ktcn7k4hxrfe4gypm4.jpg" caption="Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) looks to pass the ball against UCLA during the first half of Big Ten tournament quarterfinal at United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 13, 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>Predicting 3 June 5 official visitors who could commit to Michigan State</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/predicting-3-june-5-official-visitors-who-could-commit-to-michigan-state-01ktcanb5am0?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ktcanb5am0</guid><description>Michigan State is hosting several top targets this weekend but which June 5 official visitors could commit to the Spartans next?</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:00:58 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4195,h_2359,x_0,y_38/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01ktcavxvjv99gbr3acq.jpg" caption="Michigan State mascot Sparty takes the field ahead of the first half against Western Michigan at Spartan Stadium in 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Who are the June 5 visitors for Pat Fitzgerald?</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:33:10 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_88/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01ktc8333r8g0k441s03.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>Pat Fitzgerald keeping popular former Mark Dantonio staffer close to the program</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/pat-fitzgerald-keeping-popular-former-mark-dantonio-staffer-close-to-the-program-01kt9ysnwebk?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt9ysnwebk</guid><description>Pat Fitzgerald is apparently keeping a former Mark Dantonio staffer close to the Michigan State football program.</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3744,h_2106,x_0,y_118/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kta11fdk9m6a5f1xwf.jpg" caption="Aug 30, 2019; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans head strength and conditioning coach Ken Mannie leads the Spartan defense out of the tunnel prior to a game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-Imagn Images | Mike Carter-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State lands talented 3-star LB over multiple Big Ten programs</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-lands-talented-3-star-lb-over-multiple-big-ten-programs-01kt9wxvkw67?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt9wxvkw67</guid><description>Michigan State has landed a talented three-star linebacker over multiple Big Ten programs after a visit over the weekend.</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:21:20 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_25/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt9x2c5q113yr2cr0n.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s co-defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Max Bullough instructs players during spring football practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 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 flips in-state TE as late addition to 2026 class as PWO</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-flips-in-state-te-as-late-addition-to-2026-class-as-pwo-01kt9ndqa8ez?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt9ndqa8ez</guid><description>Michigan State has flipped an in-state tight end prospect as a late addition to the 2026 recruiting class. He’ll be a preferred walk-on.</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt9nmb8vt715qfw2nv.jpg" caption="Holt&#39;s Ethan Melville runs for a touchdown as Everett&#39;s Kavionne Smith, right, closes in during the first quarter on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Everett High School. | 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 reportedly battling Michigan for potential No. 1 overall pick in 2027</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-reportedly-battling-michigan-for-potential-no-1-overall-pick-in-2027-01kt7fq40b5w?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt7fq40b5w</guid><description>Michigan State hockey is reportedly battling Michigan for the potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:55:45 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3628,h_2040,x_0,y_125/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt7fv411n1k6vy23gh.jpg" caption="Michigan State head coach Adam Nightingale talks to players after a play against Michigan during the second period of Duel in the D at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, February 7, 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>Michigan State loses another priority 4-star DL to Big Ten rival days after his visit</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-loses-another-priority-4-star-dl-to-big-ten-rival-days-after-his-visit-01kt7cappafc?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt7cappafc</guid><description>Michigan State has just missed out on another priority four-star target, this time it was a defensive lineman.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:59:49 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5616,h_3159,x_0,y_582/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt7cd8jmtnrtw8zgw4.jpg" caption="Columbus Academy&#39;s Reinaldo Perez (74) prepares to play in the first half of the game at Columbus Academy on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 in Gahanna, Ohio. | Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan State beats out 2 Big Ten programs for first official visit commitment</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-beats-out-2-big-ten-programs-for-first-official-visit-commitment-01kt71vsgmaj?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt71vsgmaj</guid><description>Pat Fitzgerald and Michigan State beat out a couple of Big Ten programs for a Midwestern linebacker who visited last weekend.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:47:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_184/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt71xvzwt7hhahx50t.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s new football coach Pat Fitzgerald pats his heart at the crowd in attendance for the Spartans basketball game against Iowa on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 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 reportedly got surprise visit from 4-star LB son of Spartan RB legend</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-reportedly-got-surprise-visit-from-4-star-lb-son-of-spartan-rb-legend-01kt5hw4vkt0?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt5hw4vkt0</guid><description>Michigan State reportedly got a visit over the weekend from a four-star legacy linebacker recruit who’s committed to Notre Dame.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:28:14 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7008,h_3942,x_0,y_344/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt5jqcsw7vd3gwapd6.jpg" caption="IMG Academy linebacker Amarri Irvin (#4). IMG Academy held a media day practice on Friday, Aug. 1st, 2025 in Bradenton. | Mike Lang / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Michigan basketball star trolls Tom Izzo with interesting AI picture</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-basketball-star-trolls-tom-izzo-with-interesting-ai-picture-01kt4xjr58pr?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt4xjr58pr</guid><description>A Michigan basketball star trolled Tom Izzo with an AI picture that includes Dusty May. It may be time to get rid of AI.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:19:26 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_86/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt4xs1099chp9rhq5y.jpg" caption="Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts after losing to UConn Huskies in a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Projecting Coen Carr’s role with Michigan State in 2026-27</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/projecting-coen-carr-s-role-with-michigan-state-in-2026-27-01kt0e1ydr7c?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt0e1ydr7c</guid><description>Coen Carr is going to need to step up his game if Michigan State is going to contend for a national title in 2026-27.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:07:46 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5741,h_3229,x_0,y_566/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt0e7584q02hfe1rk4.jpg" caption="Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Coen Carr (55) controls the ball in the first half against the Louisville Cardinals during a second round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images | Mark Konezny-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Projecting Jasiah Jervis’ role with Michigan State in 2026-27</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/projecting-jasiah-jervis-role-with-michigan-state-in-2026-27-01kt0d8yv2hm?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt0d8yv2hm</guid><description>Michigan State is bringing in one of the best shooting guards from the 2026 class. What will Jasiah Jervis’ role be in 2026-27?</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:51:11 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2733,h_1537,x_0,y_226/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt0dbkcm0k4t5mr6e9.jpg" caption="Stepinac’s Jasiah Jervis (25) during game against Iona during CHSAA AA quarterfinal at Fordham University in the Bronx March 1, 2026. Stepinac won the game 67-51. | Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Projecting Anton Bonke’s role with Michigan State in 2026-27</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/projecting-anton-bonke-s-role-with-michigan-state-in-2026-27-01kt0bsf5q3f?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt0bsf5q3f</guid><description>It took a few weeks, but Michigan State found its center in the transfer portal this offseason. What will Anton Bonke’s role be?</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:37:31 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5352,h_3010,x_0,y_216/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt0bxn9aj9rafrn9gg.jpg" caption="Feb 8, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Charlotte 49ers center Anton Bonke (49) handles the ball against Memphis Tigers forward Aaron Bradshaw (11) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images | Wesley Hale-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Projecting Jordan Scott’s role with Michigan State in 2026-27</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/projecting-jordan-scott-s-role-with-michigan-state-in-2026-27-01kt09zmwc31?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt09zmwc31</guid><description>Jordan Scott was a revelation as a true freshman for Michigan State and his sophomore role is going to be even larger.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:57:37 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_144/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt0a3cmw9w8zbn5g4w.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Jordan Scott celebrates after making a 3-pointer against Illinois during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, 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>Projecting Carlos Medlock Jr.‘s role with Michigan State in 2026-27</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/projecting-carlos-medlock-jr-s-role-with-michigan-state-in-2026-27-01kt08bfaxr3?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt08bfaxr3</guid><description>Michigan State has one of the best incoming point guards in the country in Carlos Medlock Jr. and he won’t even be expected to have a huge role.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:33:10 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4605,h_2590,x_0,y_260/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt08jpf4h8kbcf2a6s.jpg" caption="Wayne Memorial&#39;s Carlos Medlock Jr. looks to shoot during a boys basketball open gym on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. | Brandon Folsom/Hometown Life / USA TODAY NETWORK"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Projecting Ethan Taylor’s role with Michigan State in 2026-27</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/projecting-ethan-taylor-s-role-with-michigan-state-in-2026-27-01kt072j4a7g?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt072j4a7g</guid><description>Michigan State needed some center help this offseason and it looked like Ethan Taylor was going to have to assume a huge role. Has that changed?</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:10:31 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3855,h_2168,x_0,y_103/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt07emq4hk1wkr4dw9.jpg" caption="Michigan State center Carson Cooper (15) talks to head coach Tom Izzo after a play against Louisville during the second half of NCAA Tournament Second Round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Saturday, March 21, 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>Projecting Cam Ward’s role with Michigan State in 2026-27</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/projecting-cam-ward-s-role-with-michigan-state-in-2026-27-01kt05wehdhb?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt05wehdhb</guid><description>Cam Ward had a solid freshman season with Michigan State but what does his role look like ahead of the 2026-27 campaign?</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 23:47:44 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_99/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kt062ernhfcr7ex7bg.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Cam Ward, right, celebrates his dunk with Trey Fort during a timeout in the first half in the game against Rutgers on Thursday, March 5, 2026, 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>Projecting Kur Teng’s role with Michigan State in 2026-27</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/projecting-kur-teng-s-role-with-michigan-state-in-2026-27-01kszmapcfnr?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kszmapcfnr</guid><description>Michigan State will need some shooting help in 2026-27 and that’s where Kur Teng comes into play. What will his role be?</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 18:45:28 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_27/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kszmdy6ndmyr6mpg2c.jpg" caption="Michigan State&#39;s Kur Teng, right, makes a 3-pointer against Michigan&#39;s Roddy Gayle Jr. during the first half 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>Projecting Kaleb Glenn’s role with Michigan State in 2026-27</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/projecting-kaleb-glenn-s-role-with-michigan-state-in-2026-27-01kszjbcgb9c?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kszjbcgb9c</guid><description>Michigan State will have a few guys who can play multiple positions, and that includes Kaleb Glenn. The junior forward will be a big piece to the puzzle.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 18:00:27 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6984,h_3928,x_0,y_187/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kszjfbdabqtg79b68a.jpg" caption="Mar 18, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Kaleb Glenn (8) shoots the ball during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. 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But he’s not getting any love.</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 16:46:38 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5241,h_2948,x_0,y_237/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/137/01kszb88qcg9hk3zybsq.jpg" caption="Michigan State center Carson Cooper (15) goes in for the dunk during the second half of the 2026 NCAA Men&#39;s Basketball East Regional game against UConn at Capital One Arena in Washington DC on Friday, March 27, 2026. &#xA;Michigan State lost the game 67-63. | Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Connor Muldowney"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Projecting Jesse McCulloch’s role with Michigan State in 2026-27</title><link>https://spartanavenue.com/projecting-jesse-mcculloch-s-role-with-michigan-state-in-2026-27-01ksyh3w643n?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Connor Muldowney</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksyh3w643n</guid><description>Jesse McCulloch is going to be one of the key figures in the post for Michigan State basketball in 2026-27. 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