Michigan State football is one of nine schools still in the running for a big-time in-state prospect in the 2026 class.
Ben Nichols of Davison, Mich. released his top nine schools list on Monday, and it included the Spartans. Michigan State was joined by Alabama, Ohio State, Tennessee, Notre Dame, Penn State, Wisconsin, Kentucky and Iowa.
Nichols is a four-star interior offensive lineman, according to 247Sports. He ranks as the No. 15 interior offensive lineman and No. 234 overall prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the class. He’s also listed as the No. 3 player from Michigan in the class.
Nichols holds offers from nearly 20 programs, according to 247Sports. Michigan State extended him an offer in June of 2023.
TOP 9‼️… Thank you to every Program and Coach that has believed in me and given me these opportunities. These will be the top 9 Schools I will be focusing on from now on. @AllenTrieu @RivalsFriedman @samspiegs @GregSmithRivals @RivalsRichie @ChadSimmons_ @SWiltfong_ pic.twitter.com/DiGr7x55wz
— Ben Nichols 4⭐️ (@BNichols2026) November 11, 2024
Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.