LOOK: Jonathan Smith says transfer QB Aidan Chiles is in line for the starting spot

To no surprise, it appears Aidan Chiles has the fast track to winning the Spartans’ starting quarterback spot this fall.

To no surprise, it appears Aidan Chiles has the fast track to winning the Spartans’ starting quarterback spot this fall.

Chiles — who was ranked as the No. 2 transfer quarterback by 247Sports this year — is reportedly the clear-cut frontrunner to win the starting role this year. New head coach Jonathan Smith met with the media on Monday, and said it would be an “upset” if Chiles wasn’t starting for the Spartans this fall.

Chiles comes to Michigan State with Smith from Oregon State. Chiles is a former four-star and top 100 prospect and played one season for Smith’s Beavers before following him to Michigan State this offseason.

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MSU RB Jaelon Barbarin is no longer with the program

Running back Jaelon Barbarin is no longer with the Michigan State football program

Running back Jaelon Barbarin is no longer with the Michigan State football program.

Barbarin has reportedly left the program, according to Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press. He appeared in one game this past season as a true freshman before getting hurt.

Barbarin was a three-star athlete in the 2023 class. He came to Michigan State from Simi Valley, Calif.

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LOOK: See where MSU basketball lands in final seed list for NCAA Tournament

Believe it or not, Michigan State was not that close to the cut line for making the NCAA Tournament

Believe it or not, Michigan State was not that close to the cut line for making the NCAA Tournament.

Entering Sunday, many bracketologists felt Michigan State would be one of the last teams to make the NCAA Tournament as an at-large team. However, when the seed list was revealed, it turned out the Spartans were safely in the field of 68.

Michigan State ended up as the No. 33 overall team which comes out as the top No. 9 seed. The Spartans will face the No. 32 overall seed Mississippi State in their first round matchup on Thursday.

Check out the complete seed list breakdown in the tweet below:

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Spartans open as slim favorites over Mississippi State in NCAA Tournament first round matchup

The Spartans have opened as a slim favorite over Mississippi State in Thursday’s NCAA Tournament matchup

Michigan State basketball is the lower seed but according to the oddsmakers, it is the favorite to win Thursday’s NCAA Tournament matchup vs. Mississippi State.

The Spartans have opened as a 1.5-point favorite over the Bulldogs. The betting odds are courtesy of FanDuel.

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Michigan State is the No. 9 seed in Thursday’s matchup against No. 8 seed Mississippi State. The winner will advance to most likely face No. 1 seed North Carolina in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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WATCH: MSU basketball, Tom Izzo reacts to making NCAA Tournament

It wasn’t easy, but Michigan State basketball is dancing once again

It wasn’t easy, but Michigan State basketball is dancing once again.

The Spartans received a bid to the NCAA Tournament on Sunday evening, extending the country’s longest active streak of reaching the Big Dance 26 straight appearances. Michigan State landed as a No. 9 seed and will face No. 8 seed Mississippi State in the first round on Thursday.

After a weekend of crazy bubble results, Michigan State was not a lock to make the NCAA Tournament this year. That was seen on head coach Tom Izzo’s face when the Spartans heard their name called on the Selection Sunday show.

Watch the Spartans’ reaction to receiving the NCAA Tournament bid in the video posted by Michigan State’s official account below:

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Michigan State basketball makes 26th straight NCAA Tournament

For the 26th tournament in a row, Michigan State basketball is going dancing

For the 26th time in a row, starting in 1998, Michigan State basketball is going dancing. Despite a lot of stress this weekend after some crazy conference tournament outcomes put them back on the bubble, the Spartans will still sneak into the NCAA Tournament after a 19-14 season.

The Spartans will be in the region as the 9-seed, going up against 8-seeded Mississippi State. So yes, it will be MSU vs. MSU in the NCAA Tournament.

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MSU football QB Aidan Chiles ranked among best transfer QBs in 2024

Michigan State will be welcoming in one of the top transfer quarterbacks this season, according to 247Sports

Michigan State will be welcoming in one of the top transfer quarterbacks this season, according to 247Sports.

New Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles is ranked as the No. 2 transfer quarterback in the 2024 cycle, according to 247Sports. He is only ranked behind Julian Sayin who transferred from Alabama to Ohio State after Nick Sabin retired.

Chiles comes to Michigan State after one season at Oregon State, following new Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith. Chiles appeared in nine games as a true freshman at Oregon State — throwing for more than 300 yards and four touchdowns, and running for nearly 100 yards and three touchdowns.

Check out the complete quarterback transfer rankings from 247Sports below:

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MSU football makes top four for 3-star LB Charles White

Michigan State football has made the top four for a big-time in-state prospect in the 2025 class

Michigan State football has made the top four for a big-time in-state prospect in the 2025 class.

Three-star linebacker Charles White revealed his top four schools earlier this week, which included the Spartans. Kansas, Purdue and Boston College joined Michigan State on White’s top four list.

White ranks as the No. 64 linebacker and No. 581 overall prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 10 player from Michigan.

Michigan State is one of 15 programs to extend White an offer, according to 247Sports. He has an official visit set up with Michigan State later this year.

Read more on White’s recruitment by clicking on the link below:

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MSU football offers 4-star Oklahoma WR Jaden Nickens

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to a big-time wide receiver prospect from Oklahoma

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to a big-time wide receiver prospect from Oklahoma.

Four-star wide receiver Jaden Nickens announced on Friday that he’s received a scholarship offer from the Spartans. Nickens is in the 2025 class and hails from Oklahoma City.

Nickens ranks as the No. 9 wide receiver and No. 106 overall prospect in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 2 player from Oklahoma.

Michigan State is one of more than 10 programs to offer Nickens, according to 247Sports. He also holds notable offers from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma State and Texas A&M.

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Gallery: Best photos from MSU basketball’s loss vs. Purdue in Big Ten Tournament

Check out some of the best photos from Michigan State basketball’s narrow loss to Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament

Michigan State basketball is heading home.

The Spartans fell just short of a massive upset of No. 1 seed Purdue on Friday afternoon in the Big Ten Tournament. Michigan State trailed for most of the game, but tied it up late. However, the Boilermakers took over in the final minute to pick up the 67-62 win over the Spartans.

Michigan State is now 19-14 overall and will wait until Sunday to see if they’ll return to the NCAA Tournament. Many expect the Spartans to be dancing following a strong showing at the Big Ten Tournament this week.

Check out some of the best photos from Michigan State basketball’s narrow loss to Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament: