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2025 College Football Playoff, Bowl Buzz: Michigan State Hires New QB Coach

Here's the latest on what's happening around college football during the postseason.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

2025 College Football Playoff, Bowl Buzz: Michigan State Hires New QB Coach

MSU Adding Experienced Former Fitzgerald Staffer as New QBs Coach Michigan State is set to hire one of Pat Fitzgerald's former offensive coordinators to coach quarterbacks.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Michigan State predicted to land 4-star transfer QB from Alabama | Sporting News The Spartans would feel good about this.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2026 College Football Transfer Portal Tracker: Who Are the Top Names Expected to Enter?

The college football transfer portal doesn't technically open until Jan. 2, but players are announcing their intentions to enter the portal.

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Transfer Portal Tracker: Who Are the Top Names Expected to Enter?

From football to hockey: Nick Saban's new role with the Nashville Predators

Nick Saban knows his strengths with seven national championships as a college football coach

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Notre Dame and USC pause their longstanding rivalry, Fighting Irish add BYU to 2026 schedule

Notre Dame and Southern California's iconic college football rivalry is on hold

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Best Teams in the College Football Playoff Era: Creating the Ultimate 12-team CFP

With the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff set to get underway, the FOX Sports editorial team ranked the most dominant teams in the...

DECEMBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

Best Teams in the College Football Playoff Era: Creating the Ultimate 12-team CFP

Five finalists for Harlon Hill Trophy are on AP Division II All-America football teams

Five of the eight finalists for the Harlon Hill Trophy are represented on The Associated Press Division II All-America football teams

DECEMBER 16 • Associated Press

MSU, Pat Fitzgerald to Hire Spartan Legend as Assistant A familiar face is returning to East Lansing as a part of Fitzgerald's first staff at Michigan State.

DECEMBER 11 • SI.COM

Sherrone Moore jailed as police investigate situation that led to the fired Michigan coach's arrest

Sherrone Moore is being held in jail while police investigate the situation that led to his arrest hours after the once-promising coach was fired at Michigan for what the school sa...

DECEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Michigan State Receives Historical $401M Gift for School, Athletic Department

MSU has received a $401 million gift, the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.

DECEMBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan State Receives Historical $401M Gift for School, Athletic Department

4 Takeaways From the 1st Day of CFB's Early Signing Period

College football's early signing period opened on Wednesday. Here are Michael Cohen's four takeaways from the first day of the window.

DECEMBER 3 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the 1st Day of CFB's Early Signing Period

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

Omari Kelly - Scores in final game Kelly accrued five receptions (on seven targets) for 76 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-28 victory against Maryland.

Impact Kelly had a productive outing against the Terrapins, catching five passes for 76 yards and a touchdown on the day. The 6-foot receiver connected with quarterback Alessio Milivojevic on a 10-yard scoring strike in the final minutes of the contest, putting the game out of reach. Kelly finished the 2025 season with 47 receptions for 626 yards and two touchdowns thorugh 12 games. With Michigan State finishing just 4-8 on the year and with no remaining eligibility, Kelly has played his final collegiate game.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Velling - Scores in season finale Velling reeled in all five targets for 68 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-28 victory versus Maryland.

Impact Velling put together another productive outing for the Spartans in the team's season finale, catching five passes for 68 yards and a touchdown. The 6-foot-5 tight end connected with quarterback Alessio Milivojevic on a nine-yard scoring strike in the second quarter, giving the Spartans a 24-14 lead going into the half. On the year, Velling finished with 36 receptions for 359 yards and three touchdowns across 12 games. With no remaining eligiblity combined with Michigan State's 4-8 record on the year, Velling has played his final collegiate game.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Tau-Tolliver - Leading rusher in season finale Tau-Tolliver posted 13 rushes for 95 yards and caught all two targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 38-28 victory over Maryland.

Impact Though he was unable to find the end zone on the day, Tau-Tolliver had a solid performance against the Terrapins, leading the way for the Spartans with 95 rushing yards on 13 attempts on the ground. The 6-foot-1 running back finished the season with 428 yards and two touchdowns on 5.9 yards per attempt on the ground through 12 games while adding 18 receptions for 139 scoreless yards through the air as well. With no remaining eligibility combined with Michigan State's 4-8 record on the year, Tau-Tolliver has played his final collegiate game.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Milivojevic - Season-best day in victory Milivojevic completed 27 of 39 passes for 292 yards, four touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 38-28 win versus Maryland.

Impact Milivojevic put together his best performance in the team;s season finale, throwing for 292 yards and a season-high four touchdowns against Maryland. The 6-foot-2 quarterback connected with Kai Rios, Nick Marsh, Jack Velling and Omari Kelly on his four scoring strikes against the Terps, keeping pace with Maryland in a tightly contested game to give the Spartans their first Big Ten win of the season. Milivojevic ended the season with 1,267 yards and 10 touchdowns to three interceptions through nine contests, though the majority of his production came over the team's final four games as he took over in place of Aidan Chiles. With the Spartans finishing just 4-8 on the year, the start of the 2026 season will serve as his next chance to make an impact in East Lansing, barring entry in the NCAA transfer portal.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State, Indiana Reign as USC Jumps Past Michigan

FOX Sports' Michael Cohen offers up his Big Ten Power Rankings, with Ohio State and Indiana remaining on top and setting up a must-see Big T...

DECEMBER 1 • FOX SPORTS

Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State, Indiana Reign as USC Jumps Past Michigan

2025 College Football Week 14 Buzz: Lane Kiffin to LSU, MSU Hiring Pat Fitzgerald

Here's the latest on what's happening around college football entering Week 14.

DECEMBER 1 • FOX SPORTS

2025 College Football Week 14 Buzz: Lane Kiffin to LSU, MSU Hiring Pat Fitzgerald

Jonathan Smith's reported replacement at Michigan State is 110-win Big Ten coach | Sporting News Michigan State has reportedly hired its next coach, and it's a name Spartans fans should be familiar with. The Spartans ended the regular se...

NOVEMBER 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Michigan State Reportedly Hires Ex-Northwestern HC Pat Fitzgerald

The Michigan State Spartans will reportedly hire ex-Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald.

NOVEMBER 30 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan State Reportedly Hires Ex-Northwestern HC Pat Fitzgerald

Michigan State Fires Head Coach Jonathan Smith After Less Than 2 Years

Michigan State has fired head football coach Jonathan Smith less than two years after he was hired.

NOVEMBER 30 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan State Fires Head Coach Jonathan Smith After Less Than 2 Years

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

Michigan State to Part Ways With Jonathan Smith After Two Seasons The Spartans finished this season 4-8 and 1-8 in the Big Ten.

NOVEMBER 30 • SI.COM

Maryland Terrapins vs. Michigan State Spartans Highlights | FOX College Football

Maryland Terrapins vs. Michigan State Spartans Highlights | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 30 • FOX SPORTS