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With spring practice set to begin tomorrow, we got our first look at Michigan State football’s first roster under new head coach Jonathan Smith, and there were a couple names missing.According to multiple publications, an MSU spokesperson has confirmed that two scholarship players — running back Jaelon Barbarin and linebacker Ma’a Gaoteote — are no longer members of the program. Additionally, walk-on wide receiver Aubrey Dawkins is also no longer on Michigan State’s active roster.

Source: Sports Illustrated

 

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Ten players from the 2023 team participated in Pro Day: linebacker Aaron Brule, offensive lineman J.D. Duplain, tight end Jaylan Franklin, running back Harold Joiner III, cornerback Chester Kimbrough, wide receiver Tre Mosley, center Nick Samac, defensive tackle Jalen Sami, linebacker Jacoby Windmon and linebacker Brandon Wright. Quarterback Rocky Lombardi, who lettered for the Spartans from 2018-20 before finishing his career at Northern Illinois, also participated in the event, throwing in the position drills to the wide receivers.

Source: Michigan State University Athletics

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All of Spartan Nation is excited to see Aidan Chiles in Spartan Stadium this fall. He was the No. 1 transfer portal quarterback this offseason and Michigan State was able to earn his commitment thanks to his connection with Jonathan Smith at Oregon State.

Source: Spartan Shadows

1 month ago

Former Michigan State center Nick Samac has earned an invitation to the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The complete list of the 321 prospects invited to the NFL Combine, which runs from Feb. 26 through March 4, was released on Tuesday by the NFL.

Source: Michigan State University Athletics

 

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Michigan State head football coach Jonathan Smith has announced the signing of two student-athletes to National Letters of Intent: defensive lineman Mikeshun Beeler (Chicago, Ill./Simeon Career Academy) and wide receiver Jaylan Brown (Nacogdoches, Texas/Nacogdoches High School).

Source: Michigan State University Athletics

 

1 month ago

Barnett is expected to be hired as the new defensive backs coach at Northwestern, according to Matt Zenitz of 247Sports. The former All-American defensive back previously spent 15 years on staff. Jonathan Smith considered retaining Barnett, who previously lobbied for the permanent job earlier last season, but they ultimately parted ways in December.

Source: Saturday Tradition

1 month ago

On Monday, the 247Sports Composite rankings were updated, and it gave two more Michigan State football signees their fourth star. Rustin Young and Brady Pretzlaff both received enough of a rankings boost to push them to four-star status.

Source: Spartan Shadows

1 month ago

Mikeshun Beeler is a three-star defensive tackle in the 2024 class. He is 6-foot-4 and 280 pounds from Chicago, Ill. During his senior season, he tallied 45 tackles with 18 tackles for loss. Beeler also is three-time all-city selection and was an all-state selection as a senior.

Source: Spartan Shadows

1 month ago

Former Michigan State long snapper Taybor Pepper is preparing to play in Super Bowl LVIII with the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs will kick off at 6:30 p.m. and the game is being televised on CBS.

Source: Michigan State University Athletics

2 months ago

First-year Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith will begin his first spring practice with the Spartans on Tuesday, March 19, as the program released its spring schedule on Wednesday. MSU will hold spring practices on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for five weeks.

Source: Michigan State University Athletics

2 months ago

It took a bit, but Jonathan Smith completed his first stint as Michigan State’s new coach. Smith, who spent the last six seasons at Oregon State, brought six assistants with him from his alma mater to East Lansing after being hired on Nov. 25. He vowed to be thorough in finalizing his group of 10 on-field assistants and lived up to that statement by not completing it until last week.

Source: MLive.com

 

2 months ago

On Thursday evening, Jonathan Smith stood atop the stage of a nearly empty ballroom at the Lansing Center. Michigan State’s new coach was early – not rushed in at the last minute – for his keynote address during the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association’s annual clinic. He chatted with those around him informally before the room began filling. It may not have been the ideal way for Smith to celebrate his 45th birthday, but it was far from the biggest task in a calendar crunch during the early stages of building a new program.

Source: MLive.com

 

2 months ago

Another one. Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith and Co. have been back on the recruiting trail lately, and on Monday, we got to see the first results of that. Martin Connington, a kicker and punter from Idaho, just announced his commitment to the Spartans. He is the Spartans second commit from Idaho in this cycle, joining MaxPreps Idaho Player of the Year Rakeem Johnson.

Source: Spartan Shadows

2 months ago

Former Michigan State defensive tackle Domata Peko was inducted into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class in a ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 20 in Honolulu.

Source: Michigan State University Athletics

2 months ago

Michigan State football picked up a massive transfer prospect on Saturday evening. Former Holy Cross offensive tackle Luke Newman committed to Michigan State on Saturday night. Newman announced the commitment via social media.

Source: Spartans Wire

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