Rodney Bullard Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Michigan State Spartans

Will sit out the matchup versus Washington Bullard will be unavailable for Saturday's game versus Washington, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Bullard might've gotten injured in the win over Michigan last week after only playing four snaps. His absence should mean more looks for Chrishon McCray and Fredrick Moore.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 17 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Leading receiver in loss Bullard caught both targets for 66 yards during Saturday's 27-10 defeat versus Notre Dame.

Impact On a day in which Spartan quarterbacks completed just nine passes, Bullard led the way with 66 receiving yards on two receptions against the Fighting Irish. The 5-foot-11 receiver saw most of his production come on a 53-yard strike from quarerback Alessio Milivojevic in the second quarter, leading to Michigan State's only touchdown of the game. Bullard will hope for better days for the Spartan offense as a whole moving forward, with his next opportunity coming against Nebraska on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Steps back against EMU Bullard totaled three receptions (on six targets) for 26 yards during Saturday's 35-7 victory against Eastern Michigan.

Impact After a productive season opener against Toledo, Bulalrd took a step back against Eastern Michigan, logging just three receptions for 26 scoreless yards on the day. The Michigan State passing game overall took a backseat on a day in which running back Cam Edwards totaled 152 yards and a pair of scores, though Bullard's 50 percent catch percentage doesn't exactly inspire awe in any case. Better days lie ahead, though next week's matchup against a talented Notre Dame squad could be problematic for the Spartan offense.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in opener Bullard hauled in 7 of 11 targets for 90 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 30-20 win versus Toledo.

Impact Bullard was everywhere for Michigan State on Friday, leading the way in yards and targets against Toledo. The 5-foot-11 receiver also caught the lone passing score for the Spartans, connecting with quarterback Alessio Milivojevic on a five-yard scoring strike in the fourth quarter to give the Spartans their final lead of the night. Considering his heavy workload in Week 1, Bullard is likely to remain involved in the Spartan passing attack moving forward, with his next opportunity coming against Eastern Michigan on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Pat Fitzgerald wins Michigan State debut in a 30-20 victory over Toledo

Alessio Milivojevic converted a fourth down with a 5-yard, go-ahead touchdown pass to Rodney Bullard early in the fourth quarter and Michigan State went on to beat Toledo 30-20 on...

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Michigan State's Alessio Milivojevic finds Rodney Bullard Jr. for 5-yard TD, followed by two-point conversion to retake lead vs Toledo

SEPTEMBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Eligible for 2026 season Bullard (not injury related) has been granted eligibility for the 2026 season by the NCAA, Connor Earegood of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Bullard has been waiting throughout the entirety of the offseason for a ruling on his eligibility, and he's now finally been cleared to play. The 5-foot-11 wideout tallied five receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown with the Spartans last season.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Awaiting eligibility ruling Bullard continues to wait on his eligibility ruling ahead of the 2026 season, Jacob Cotsonika of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Bullard, who intends to suit up for the Spartans if able, is still waiting on an official ruling from the NCAA. The 6-foot senior tallied five receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown during his first year at the collegiate level last season.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to MSU if eligible Bullard will return to Michigan State in 2026 if he's granted eligibility by the NCAA, per Spartans Wire.

Impact Bullard's eligibility is messy, as 2025 was his first season at the FBS level. He reeled in five catches for 119 yards and one touchdown last season in East Lansing, and he's slated to return so long as the NCAA grants him an additional season of eligibility.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Bullard is entering the NCAA's transfer portal, Jacob Cotsonika of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact 2025 is Ballard's first year in the FBS, and he performed relatively admirably by logging at least 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Perhaps another FBS team is on the horizon for him.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in loss Bullard reeled in 4 of 5 targets for 102 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 23-20 overtime defeat versus Minnesota.

Impact It was a career day for Bullard as the 6-foot receiver logged season-highs across the board in receptions, targets and yards while scoring his first touchdown of the year. The former Valdosta State transfer connected with quarterback Alessio Milivojevic on a 71-yard catch and run in the third quarter, putting Michigan State on the board and bringing them within three points at the time. He will hope to build on this performance when the Spartans host Penn State following the team's upcoming bye.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lindsey's OT touchdown run helps Minnesota deny Michigan State first Big Ten win with 23-20 victory

Drake Lindsey scored on a 3-yard run in overtime and Minnesota denied Michigan State its first Big Ten Conference win of the season with a 23-20 victory

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Rodney Bullard Jr. talks move from Division II to MSU For a player to get the opportunity to shoot straight up from the Division II level to a Big Ten program, that person needs to ball out and...

AUGUST 19, 2025 • SI.COM

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Pat Fitzgerald wins Michigan State debut in a 30-20 victory over Toledo

Michigan State's Alessio Milivojevic finds Rodney Bullard Jr. for 5-yard TD, followed by two-point conversion to retake lead vs Toledo

Lindsey's OT touchdown run helps Minnesota deny Michigan State first Big Ten win with 23-20 victory