Spartans Illustrated

08/10/2025

Michigan State running back Brandon Tullis looks to expand his role in the Spartans offense as he embarks on his second season in East Lansing.

Here's what the MSU back had to say on his grasp of the playbook, the offensive line's improvements, and more:

Michigan State running back Brandon Tullis feels ready to compete with a deeper grasp of the playbook in his second year with the Spartans.

08/09/2025

In case you missed it: What we’re hearing regarding Michigan State football’s first scrimmage of 2025 (discussing on the Spartans Illustrated Message Board):

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08/09/2025

Over the course of the last 6 years, Darius Snow has exemplified what it means to be a Spartan Dawg. Read more on his approach to football and the upcoming season below. ⬇️

Heading into his 6th year, LB Darius Snow prioritizes, professionalism, taking care of himself, and doing things the right way.

08/09/2025

MSU running backs coach Keith Bhonapha sees more than inexperience in the running back room, he sees opportunity. His focus is on building toughness, ex*****on, and a no-excuses mindset that will be tested in Big Ten play:

Michigan State RB coach Keith Bhonapha brings passion, urgency, and high standards to a young but talented position group, emphasizing development, discipline, and leadership heading into the 2025 season.

08/08/2025

Michigan State sophomore running back Makhi Frazier is focusing on consistency as he looks to earn a role in the backfield.

“Every day feels like a game because you have to have your mind right at all times,” Frazier said about the RB competition.

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Michigan State sophomore running back Makhi Frazier is focused ahead of a scrimmage admist a running back competition.

08/08/2025

Updated MSU preseason awards watch list tracker:

-OL Matt Gulbin (Rimington Trophy)

-TE Jack Velling (Mackey Award)

-WRs: Omari Kelly and Chrishon McCray (Biletnikoff Award)

-P Ryan Eckley (Ray Guy Award)

-LB Jordan Hall (Wuerffel Trophy)

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Which Michigan State football players are being included on preseason award watch lists? Spartans Illustrated tracks the news here.

08/07/2025

Michigan State defensive end Quindarius Dunnigan focused on improving his body and overall game in the offseason, and he is eager to get the 2025 campaign started.

“I’m able to run a whole lot longer and a whole lot faster.”

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Michigan State defensive end Quindarius Dunnigan has worked to improve his body and game heading into year two in East Lansing in 2025.

08/07/2025

Michigan State DC Joe Rossi says his defense is deeper, faster, and more cohesive halfway through camp.

🔒 Better pass rush
⚔️ Stronger edge play
🔥 Real chemistry

“We’ve got a lot of guys capable of winning football.”

Full update:

The Spartans’ defense is continuing to develop under second-year defensive coordinator Joe Rossi, who believes the defensive depth is improving, as well as the physicality, competitiveness, and communication.

08/06/2025

With fall camp underway and the 2025 regular season quickly approaching for the Michigan State football program, Austen Flores offers three bold predictions for the campaign.

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With Michigan State kicking off the 2025 season in just a few weeks, let's get bold and offer some predictions for the upcoming season

08/06/2025

Updated preseason awards watch list tracker for Michigan State players:

-Wide receivers Omari Kelly and Chrishon McCray (Biletnikoff Award)

-Punter Ryan Eckley (Ray Guy Award)

-Linebacker Jordan Hall (Wuerffel Trophy)

Read more:

Which Michigan State football players are being included on preseason award watch lists? Spartans Illustrated tracks the news here.

08/06/2025

In Part Two of Dr. Green and White's (Paul Fanson's) math-based preview, we take a closer look at the Spartans' 2025 schedule. How good is each opponent, what are the projected spreads and how does this translate into wins and loses? We break it all down, including potential paths to bowl eligibility.

We conduct a deep dive on the Spartans' schedule, projected point spreads, win probabilities and possible paths to six wins or more.

08/06/2025

Some great shots from today's Michigan State football practice for Spartans Illustrated by Marvin Hall.