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  • Matt Dotson, Trenton Gillison bolster Michigan State’s tight ends

    It’s been almost a year since Matt Dotson ruptured the Achilles tendon in his right leg. The Spartans tight end suffered the injury in a Nov. 9 loss to Illinois, wiping out the final four games of his junior season and placing doubt on whether he’d be ready by the time the 2020 season kicked off. Michigan State tight end Matt Dotson had 16 catches for 151 yards in eight games in 2019 before an Achilles injury ended his season. Perhaps thanks to the season being delayed by COVID-19, Dotson is on target to be back in the lineup when Michigan State kicks off the season Oct. 24 at home against Rutgers.

    Source: Detroit News

  • How Trenton Gillison’s performance was a grand slam

    Trenton Gillison scooped the ball off the Yankee Stadium grass, playing the tricky hop as it tried to bounce away from him. It was a moment he always dreamed of, making an impact on a major league field. Only Gillison wasn’t wearing a baseball glove or dealing with a grounder, he was bare-handed snagging a kickoff.

    Source: Detroit Free Press

  • Michigan State TE production on the rise with Matt Seybert, Trenton Gillison emerging

    On the opening drive of the third quarter of last week’s loss at Ohio State, Brian Lewerke found Matt Seybert for an 18-yard gain down the middle of the field. Two snaps later, the Michigan State quarterback hit Trenton Gillison, who picked up 19 yards through contact, requiring five Buckeyes to bring him down.

    Source: mlive.com

  • Michigan State tight end Trenton Gillison getting chances

    When you talk to Michigan State players about redshirt freshman tight end Trenton Gillison, they all use a variation of the same word. “He’s just athletic,” senior quarterback Brian Lewerke said. “He’s got some athleticism that other guys might not have,” senior tight end Matt Seybert said. The native of Pickerington, Ohio, was ranked the top tight end in the state coming out of high school in 2018, but was slow to earn trust in MSU’s offensive system.

    Source: Detroit Free Press

  • 5 up-and-comers to watch for 2019

    Every year, college football’s regenerative cycle means fresh faces become household names. Michigan State football has a few players who could make an impact at key positions of need this fall. Some have been in the program, some have yet to take a class. But the Spartans are eager to see how a few of these players will mesh by the time they open the season Aug. 30 at home against Tulsa.

    Source: Detroit Free Press

  • Michigan State redshirt freshmen see benefit of NCAA rule change

    Trenton Gillison looked around and soaked in his collegiate debut. The 100,000-plus fans roaring inside Beaver Stadium. A chance for the Michigan State football true freshman to get experience against Penn State. “They were loud, that game was crazy,” Gillison said Thursday. “You could barely hear the quarterback say the cadence on the field. But that’s what every little kid dreams of, just playing college football in being out in front of thousands of fans.”

    Source: Detroit Free Press

  • Five Michigan State players who could make a bigger impact in 2019

    The Spartans are coming off a disappointing 7-6 season when one of the top defenses in the nation couldn’t make up for an offense that rated among the worst in the nation at scoring points. A shuffling of the coaching staff followed in the offseason in an effort to rekindle the program and return Michigan State to contending status in the Big Ten East. Here’s a look at five players who could help the Spartans do that by taking on more significant roles in 2019.

    Source: Detroit News

  • 5 true freshmen to watch for this season for Michigan State

    Allen Trieu of 247Sports offers five true freshmen who are the most likely to see the field this season for Michigan State.

    Source: Detroit News

  • 5 Spartans signees who could make an early impact

    Let’s be clear: Michigan State’s 2018 football recruiting class is not done. The Spartans still have work to do before National Signing Day on Feb. 7. But with 20 players already signed after the early period, and seven of them already on campus, the vast majority of the class has been finalized. And though there won’t be nearly as much turnover from 2017 to 2018 as there was from 2016 to 2017, there will still be opportunities for some of these players to make an early impact.

    Source: Land of 10

  • Michigan State recruiting: Top performances from Spartans commits

    We don’t blame you if you didn’t pay much attention to the high school football scene this weekend. Michigan State vs. Michigan took precedence. So we’re here to let you know about some of the top performances from Spartans commits. We’ve picked out five that might just get you as excited about the years to come as you already are about 2017.

    Source: Land of 10

  • Michigan State recruiting: Predicting Spartans’ signing class on offense

    Michigan State currently has the nation’s No. 32 recruiting class and the eighth-best in the Big Ten, per the 247Sports composite rankings. The Spartans have 15 commitments and have been at that number since July 29.

    Source: Land of 10

  • Commitment Spotlight: Four-Star Tight End Trenton Gillison

    When asked why he chose Michigan State over the various other schools that offered him a scholarship, or showed interest, Gillison had this to say: “I chose MSU because they showed interest in me since I was a freshman. I love the facilities, campus and also I like the people up in East Lansing. Coach Ken Manning was my dad’s high school strength and conditioning coach so there’s a family connection as well.”

    Source: The Only Colors

  • Breaking down Michigan State’s offensive line prospects in the 2018 class

    We still have a long way to go until 2018 National Signing Day — eight months and six days, to be exact. But it’s already been a weird cycle for in-state recruiting.

    Source: Land of 10

  • This week in Michigan State recruiting: Cut lists galore

    Before prospects announce their college destinations, many of whom will do so this summer, they’re narrowing down their choices. At least six class of 2018 prospects released finalist lists in the last seven days that included Michigan State, giving the team a sense of who it has the best shot at landing between now and signing day.

    Source: MLive.com

  • Trieu: MSU begins chase for top 2018 talent

    Michigan State just completed its 2017 recruiting class a week ago, but the Spartans are already off to a fast start in the 2018 class with three commitments. Those three commits — cornerback Xavier Henderson, tight end Trenton Gillison and wide receiver Joseph Scates — are all from Ohio and all four-star prospects. There are also a number of other targets the staff is working hard on.

    Source: Detroit News

  • 2018 TE Trenton Gillison commits to Michigan State

    During a weekend expected to dominated by 2017 recruiting class news, Michigan State bolstered its 2018 class with a commitment from 4-star Pickerington (Ohio) Central tight end Trenton Gillison. He announced his decision Sunday.

    Source: Land of 10