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Michigan State hires Pat Fitzgerald with 5-year, $30 million contract after he talked with 8 schools

Pat Fitzgerald spoke with eight schools about potentially coaching their football teams before choosing to resume his career at Michigan State

DECEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Plans to enter portal Frazier (undisclosed) plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reports.

Impact For 2026, Frazier will be one of the transfer portal's best running backs available. He broke out during 2025, a year in which his statistical production includes at least 100 rushing attempts, 500 yards and multiple touchdowns for a Power Conference team.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan State hires ex-Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald after firing Jonathan Smith

Michigan State has hired former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald to lead its football program

NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Out for season finale Frazier (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's game against Maryland.

Impact Frazier will be sidelined for the third time in the last four games, and given MSU isn't bowl-eligible, his season is now over. The sophomore rushed 116 times for 520 yards and two touchdowns across nine appearances. Elijah Tau-Tolliver and Brandon Tullis should lead the Spartans' backfield on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 13 Frazier (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Iowa.

Impact For 2025, Michigan State's second-to-last game will not include Frazier. The running back has broken out this year with at least 100 carries, 500 rushing yards and two touchdowns. After the Spartans play at Iowa, their next game is scheduled for Nov. 29 against Maryland.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Big Ten College Football Matchup: How to Watch Michigan State vs. Iowa

The Spartans and Hawkeyes will face off in Week 13. Here's what you should know about the game.

NOVEMBER 22 • FOX SPORTS

Big Ten College Football Matchup: How to Watch Michigan State vs. Iowa

Good to go Saturday Frazier is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus Penn State.

Impact Frazier, who missed Week 10 due to an undisclosed injury, is now off the report ahead of Saturday's contest. He is set to lead the Spartans' backfield which is great news for the team as he's rushed for nearly 500 yards and scored two touchdowns through eight games this season.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Impact The halfback hasn't played since the Spartans' Week 9 loss to Michigan in which he tallied 109 yards and a score on 14 carries. Frazier, however, appears slated tor return against the Nittany Lions, which would be a big boost to Michigan State's backfield, as he has 493 rushing yards and two scores this fall.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Frazier (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Minnesota.

Impact Frazier popped up on Saturday's injury report and has surprisingly been ruled out. It's unclear what injury he's dealing with and when he suffered it. With Frazier out, Elijah Tau-Tolliver will likely lead the Spartans' backfield on the road.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high yards in loss Frazier had 14 carries for 109 yards during Saturday's 31-20 defeat to Michigan.

Impact Frazier was a lone bright spot within the Michigan State offense on Saturday, running for a season-high 109 yards on an impressive 7.8 yards per attempt. The 5-foot-10 running back saw most of his production come on a 49-yard scamper in the second quarter, setting the Spartans up for the first score on the day. Frazier will hope to build of his performance when the Spartans travel to face Minnesota on Saturday.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

No. 25 Michigan Rushes For 200-Plus Yards in Win vs. Michigan State

Running backs Justice Haynes and Jordan Marshall led the way as No. 25 Michigan cruised to a 31-20 win over rival Michigan State on Saturday...

OCTOBER 26 • FOX SPORTS

No. 25 Michigan Rushes For 200-Plus Yards in Win vs. Michigan State

Nick Marsh, Makhi Frazier not on Michigan State football availability report Wide receiver Nick Marsh and running back Makhi Frazier appear ready to go for Michigan State football in Saturday's game against USC in Los...

SEPTEMBER 21 • FREEP.COM

Cleared ahead of USC game Frazier (leg) has been medically cleared and is expected to play against USC, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Frazier, the Spartans' leading rusher thus far, is off so a solid start in 2025 with 43 carries for 206 yards and two touchdowns. After he was helped off the field against Youngstown State in Week 3, the tailback is cleared and good to go for a big matchup with the Trojans on Saturday night.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

MSU leading rusher Makhi Frazier posts positive sign towards playing vs. USC Michigan State football got some positive news on Thursday when it comes to its injured leading rusher

SEPTEMBER 19 • USATODAY.COM

Questionable for Week 4 Frazier (leg) is questionable for Saturday's game at USC, Matt Wenzel of MLive.com reports.

Impact Considering that Frazier's leg injury was not seen as long-term, it is not incredibly surprising that he turned out a questionable status for Week 4. Even if he does sit out, it is promising that the running back immediately became eligible to return. But with Michigan State beginning Big Ten action again Saturday, the Spartans will find it ideal to have Frazier available then.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 4 Frazier (leg) is questionable for Saturday's game at USC, Matt Wenzel of MLive.com reports.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Chiles throws for 270 yards in 41-24 Michigan State win over Youngstown State

Aidan Chiles completed 22 of 29 passes for 270 yards and a touchdown and also ran 76 yards Saturday to lead Michigan State to a 41-24 victory over Youngstown State

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Makhi Frazier's 1-yard run for TD extends Michigan State's lead over Youngstown State

SEPTEMBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

Solid day on ground Frazier totaled 17 rushes for 81 yards and hauled in their only target for one yard during Saturday's 42-40 overtime win against Boston College.

Impact While it wasn't an awe-inspiring day, Frazier put together a very respectable performance as the lead back against Boston College. The 5-foot-10 running back was the clear leader in the backfield for the Spartans, outpacing the other backs in the MSU offense 17-to-5 in terms of rushing attempts while averaging a very respectable 4.8 yards per carry. Frazier has now led the Michigan State backfield in back-to-back outings to begin the season and though the Spartans continue to get others involved, he appears to have taken the role as the feature back in East Lansing. His next opportunity will come against Youngstown State on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Solid day on ground Frazier totaled 17 rushes for 81 yards and hauled in their only target for one yard during Saturday's 42-40 overtime win against Boston College.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Leading rusher in opener Frazier totaled 14 carries for 103 yards and one touchdown and hauled in their only target for negative five yards during Friday's 23-6 win over Western Michigan.

Impact Frazier was a surprise producer for the Spartans, leading the team on the ground while crossing the century mark for the first time in his career. The 5-foot-10 running back found the end zone on a nine-yard run in the second quarter, giving Michigan State a 21-0 lead just before halftime. Though Frazier operated in a timeshare with fellow running backs Brandon Tullis and Elijah Tau-Tolliver, the MSU coaching staff rode the hot hand, helping Frazier outpace his competitors in touches on the day. His next opportunity will come against Boston College on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan State plays Boston College

The Michigan State Spartans square off against the Boston College Eagles

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Michigan State dominates on all fronts, takes out WMU to start year Makhi Frazier rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown in his first career start and Aidan Chiles threw for 155 yards and a touchdown Friday nig...

AUGUST 30 • THESTATE.COM

Western Michigan Broncos vs. Michigan State Spartans Highlights | FOX College Football

AUGUST 30 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan State beats Western Michigan 23-6, Makhi Frazier runs for 103 yards and a touchdown

Makhi Frazier ran for 103 yards and a touchdown to help Michigan State beat Western Michigan 23-6

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

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