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Michigan State football's fall camp 2025 sees junior Aidan Chiles as the starting QB with redshirt freshman Alessio Milivojevic as the backup, and the team is optimistic about their health and progress despite some injuries, with coach Jonathan Smith highlighting the team's focus and support from other sports figures like Tom Izzo.
Tanner Miller, a former undersized high school offensive lineman from California, struggled to draw interest from colleges until he connected with Jim Michalczik, which led to an opportunity at Michigan State. Miller has since become an All-American player for the team.
Joe Rossi, the new defensive coordinator for Michigan State football, brings not only his defensive expertise but also his extensive experience in the Midwest to the team. With a background in coaching at Big Ten schools and a focus on recruiting in the Midwest, Rossi aims to continue building the Spartans' presence in the region. His decision to join Michigan State was influenced by the program's historical defensive success and his positive impression of head coach Jonathan Smith. Rossi's experience and regional ties are expected to play a crucial role in the team's rebuilding efforts under Smith's leadership.
Michigan State football's 2024 recruiting class now stands at 20 players after two more signings on national signing day, bringing the total to 20, including the 18 who signed on early signing day in December. The class is ranked No. 46 in the country, and the team also added preferred walk-ons. The new head coach, Jonathan Smith, has been active in recruiting and has also brought in 11 players through the transfer portal.
Three-star offensive lineman Kyler Brunan from Traverse City commits to Michigan State football, bringing the 2024 recruiting class total to 23 players. Brunan, previously committed to Army, announced his commitment to the Spartans and is set to sign his national letter of intent on the traditional signing day. This commitment, along with others, marks the first moves by new head coach Jonathan Smith.
Michigan State's new football coaching staff, led by head coach Jonathan Smith, has finalized their contracts, with three assistants set to make at least $1 million in 2024. Defensive coordinator Joe Rossi leads the way with a three-year deal worth $1.5 million, followed by offensive coordinator Brian Lindgren at $1.1 million, and offensive line coach Jim Michalczik at $1 million. The contracts for the remaining assistants include performance bonuses for team success, and the total staff salary pool is part of Smith's seven-year, $52.85 million contract.
Michigan State football's new head coach, Jonathan Smith, has made a strong start in rebuilding the team's recruiting class. Despite a late start, Smith was able to retain several committed players, bring in recruits from Oregon State, and flip others, including in-state linebacker Brady Pretzlaff and two quarterbacks. The team's recruiting class is currently ranked No. 38 nationally and No. 11 in the Big Ten. Smith also has five transfers lined up, including highly regarded quarterback Aidan Chiles. The coach plans to continue building the roster through the portal and the traditional signing period.
Michigan State football's 2024 recruiting class includes a mix of talented players on both offense and defense. Standouts include ATH Andrew Brinson IV, WR Nick Marsh, and WR/DB Austin Clay, who possess versatile skills that could translate to multiple positions. The Luniewski twins, OL Charlton and OL Mercer, bring size and strength to the offensive line, while QB Alessio Milivojevic adds a strong arm and mobility. Other notable recruits include CB Jaylen Thompson, RB/LB Makhi Frazier, and ATH Keshawn Williams. Overall, the class showcases promising talent and potential for the future of the Michigan State football program.
Michigan State football has added three offensive linemen, Rustin Young, Payton Stewart, and Rakeem Johnson, to their 2024 recruiting class. Young, a 6-foot-5, 275-pound player from Hawaii, is the highest-rated recruit of the trio. Stewart, a 6-foot-7, 270-pound lineman from Washington, and Johnson, a 6-3, 255-pound lineman from Idaho, will provide much-needed support to the Spartans' offensive front. With these commitments, Michigan State now has the 40th-ranked recruiting class in the country.
Michigan State's new head football coach, Jonathan Smith, is preparing for the early signing period for the 2024 recruiting class. As of now, the Spartans have 13 committed players, with the class ranking 65th in the nation. Smith has inherited some commitments from the previous staff and has also added new recruits since taking over. He has focused on building relationships and has secured commitments from former players at Oregon State. The team is also targeting more prospects, including former Oregon State commits. Smith recognizes the importance of recruiting close to home and has made flips from MAC programs. The Spartans have also made transfer additions to the roster. Smith is open to using all avenues in building a competitive team.
Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith has successfully recruited wide receiver Austin Clay from Bowling Green, flipping his commitment just days before the early-signing period. Clay, a three-star recruit from Cleveland, is rated as the No. 74 player in Ohio and the 207th nationally as a receiver. This is part of Smith's efforts to rebuild the Spartans' recruiting class, with Clay being the sixth player to commit to MSU since last Tuesday.
Michigan State football has secured another commitment from a former Oregon State recruit, with three-star defensive back Andrew Brinson announcing his commitment to the Spartans. Brinson had previously been committed to Oregon State but changed his decision after former Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith was hired as Michigan State's new coach. Brinson is the fourth 2024 recruit that Smith has flipped from Oregon State since taking over at Michigan State.
Michigan State football is expected to hire Joe Rossi, the current defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the University of Minnesota, as their new defensive coordinator. Rossi has been with Minnesota since 2017 and has helped lead their defense to top 10 rankings in both total defense and scoring defense. He has also produced numerous NFL draft picks during his tenure. This hiring completes head coach Jonathan Smith's coaching staff at Michigan State, with seven on-field assistants now hired.
Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith has announced six of his 10 assistant coaches, all of whom are coming with him from Oregon State. The hirings are pending completion of university employment procedures. The staff includes Brian Lindgren as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach, Keith Bhonapha as assistant head coach/running backs coach, Jim Michalczik as run game coordinator/offensive line coach, Brian Wozniak as tight ends/recruiting coordinator, Blue Adams as secondary coach, and Legi Suiaunoa as defensive line coach. Four on-field coaching positions, including defensive coordinator, still need to be filled.
Michigan State football quarterback Katin Houser, starting right tackle Spencer Brown, and linebacker Darius Snow have all entered the NCAA transfer portal. Houser, a redshirt freshman, started the Spartans' final seven games this season. Brown, a redshirt senior, started 23 of his 32 games as a Spartan. Snow, a redshirt junior, suffered a significant leg injury in the 2022 opener and missed the rest of the season. These departures come after the Spartans finished the season with a 4-8 record and hired Jonathan Smith as their new coach.