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Spartans reportedly contact highly-touted NW transfer OL Josh Thompson

Michigan State football is reportedly showing interest in a highly-touted offensive lineman transfer from Northwestern

Michigan State football is reportedly showing interest in a highly-touted offensive lineman transfer from Northwestern.

Allen Trieu of 247Sports is reporting that Michigan State is one of multiple schools to reach out to Northwestern transfer offensive lineman Josh Thompson since it was reported he plans to enter the transfer portal. Michigan was the other notable school mentioned by Trieu to contact Thompson.

Thompson is from Fenton, Mich. and was expected to receive interest from both the Spartans and Wolverines. He has started 21 career games for the Wildcats and has seen action at left guard, right guard and right tackle.

Quality offensive linemen are considered one of the hardest positions to land via the transfer portal. So the battle for Thompson will be a big one, especially if it comes down to the Spartans and Wolverines.

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Looking ahead to Michigan State Football’s 2025 schedule

It’s never too early to look ahead to next season, right? Here’s the current 2025 schedule for Michigan State football

The Michigan State football season is officially over.

The Spartans failed its final exam in a must-win scenario against Rutgers to reach the postseason, losing by the final score of 41-14. Michigan State needed a win over Rutgers to reach bowl eligibility and extend its season.

With the loss, Michigan State has concluded the 2024 campaign with a 5-7 overall record and for a third straight year will miss out on the bowl season. So, with the 2024 season over, let’s turn our focus to next year. It’s never too early to look ahead to more football, right?

Here is the complete 2025 Michigan State schedule:

  • August 30, 2025 – Western Michigan
  • September 6, 2025 – Boston College
  • September 13, 2025 – Youngstown State
  • September 20, 2025 – at USC
  • October 4, 2025 – at Nebraska
  • October 11, 2025 – UCLA
  • October 18, 2025 – at Indiana
  • October 25, 2025 – Michigan
  • November 1, 2025 – at Minnesota
  • November 15, 2025 – Penn State
  • November 22, 2025 – at Iowa
  • November 29, 2025 – Maryland

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Watch Jonathan Smith talk MSU Football’s 2025 recruiting class on National Signing Day

Michigan State wrapped up the 2025 recruiting cycle on Wednesday with 16 prospects signing to become future Spartans

Michigan State wrapped up the 2025 recruiting cycle on Wednesday with 16 prospects signing to become future Spartans.

National Signing Day took place on Wednesday, with Michigan State locking in 16 prospects to be part of the 2025 class. All but one verbal committed signed with the Spartans on Wednesday. The lone recruit to not sign was three-star athlete Bryson Williams.

As of Wednesday night, Michigan State’s class ranked No. 57 nationally and No. 16 out of 18 teams in the Big Ten, according to 247Sports. However, the lower number of commits played a big role in the lower-ranked class for the Spartans.

So what did head coach Jonathan Smith have to say about his 2025 class? Hear Smith break down the class in the video below.

This video is courtesy of SpartanMag

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Spartans sign 3-star WR Charles Taplin of Red Oak, Texas

3-star WR Charles Taplin of Red Oak, Texas officially becomes a Spartan on National Signing Day

Michigan State football officially signed an under-the-radar wide receiver prospect from the Lone Star State on Wednesday.

Three-star wide receiver Charles Taplin officially signed with the Spartans on Wednesday as part of National Signing Day. Taplin hails from Red Oak, Texas, and had been verbally committed to Michigan State since June.

Taplin ranks as the No. 166 wide receiver in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 177 player from Texas in the class.

Michigan State edged out the following schools that also offer Taplin: Arizona, Arkansas State, Bowling Green, Louisana, Louisana Tech, Navy, North Texas, Sam Houston State, San Diego State, Tulsa, UTEP and Washington State.

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3-star Texas S Evan Young signs with MSU on National Signing Day

One of the Spartans’ most recent verbal commits made it official on National Signing Day

One of the Spartans’ most recent verbal commits made it official on National Signing Day.

Three-star safety Evan Young signed with Michigan State on Wednesday as part of National Signing Day. Young verbally committed to Michigan State earlier this week and hails from Lufkin, Texas.

Young ranks as the No. 71 safety prospect in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 129 overall prospect from Texas.

Young also held offers from Louisana, North Texas, Texas State, UTEP, Wyoming, UTSA, Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern.

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Spartans sign 3-star RB Zion Gist of Frankfort, Illinois

Michigan State added an out-of-state running back to its 2025 class on Wednesday with Zion Gist signing with the Spartans

Michigan State added an out-of-state running back to its 2025 class on Wednesday with Zion Gist signing with the Spartans.

Gist is a three-star prospect who hails from Frankfort, Illinois. Gist officially signed to become a Spartan during National Signing Day on Wednesday.

Gist ranks as the No. 138 running back in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 57 player from Illinois in the class.

Gist was originally committed to Western Michigan before flipping to Michigan State last week. He also held offers from Marshall, Kent State and Northern Iowa.

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MSU Football signs in-state 3-star OL Justin Bell

Michigan State football officially added an in-state three-star lineman to its 2025 class on Wednesday

Michigan State football officially added an in-state three-star lineman to its 2025 class on Wednesday.

Three-star prospect Justin Bell of Macomb, Mich. signed with the Spartans on Wednesday. Bell was one of nearly 20 future Spartans to sign with Michigan State as part of National Signing Day.

Bell ranks as the No. 83 offensive tackle in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 20 player from Michigan in the class.

Bell picked Michigan State over other notable offers from West Virginia, Indiana, Army and Bowling Green.

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3-star California OL Drew Nichols signs with Michigan State

Michigan State football officially added three-star offensive lineman Drew Nichols to its 2025 class on Wednesday

Michigan State football officially added three-star offensive lineman Drew Nichols to its 2025 class on Wednesday.

Nichols officially signed with the Spartans as part of National Signing Day on Wednesday. He hails from Murrieta, Calif. and has been verbally committed to Michigan State since June.

Nichols ranks as the No. 61 interior offensive lineman in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2025 class. He is also listed as the No. 879 overall prospect in the class.

Michigan State beat out Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas, Boise State, Cal, Minnesota, Miami (FL), SMU and UCLA for Nichols’ commitment.

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MSU Football flips back Alabama commit, local 3-star RB Jace Clarizio

Michigan State football gets a huge win in flipping RB Jace Clarizio from Alabama on National Signing Day.

Michigan State football has flipped back a local prospect in a monster recruiting win for Jonathan Smith and his staff.

Three-star running Jace Clarizio of East Lansing, Mich. has flipped his commitment from Alabama and signed his National Letter of Intent with the Spartans on Wednesday. Justin Thind of 247Sports reported the notable flip on Wednesday morning.

As of 9:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Clarizio is showing as signed with the Spartans on 247Sports.

Clarizio was committed to the Spartans for most of the year but last week flipped his verbal commitment to Alabama. However, Thind is reporting that Smith personally “worked on him all last night” to get him to flip back to the Spartans.

Clarizio ranks as the No. 30 running back in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2025 class. He is also listed as the No. 5 player from Michigan and No. 469 overall prospect in the country in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2025 class.

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4-star LB Charles ‘DJ’ White signs with MSU on National Signing Day

Michigan State has officially signed one of its top recruits in the 2025 class

Michigan State has officially signed one of its top recruits in the 2025 class.

Four-star linebacker Charles “DJ” White officially signed his National Letter of Intent with the Spartans on Wednesday morning. He was the first of many future Spartans to make their commitment to Michigan State official on National Signing Day.

White is ranked as the No. 37 linebacker in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2025 class. He is also listed as the No. 7 player from Michigan and was recently bumped up to a four-star prospect.

White hails from Orchard Lake, Mich. and has been verbally committed to Michigan State since April. He chose Michigan State over other notable offers from Boston College, Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska, Purdue, Penn State, Pitt, Rutgers and West Virginia.

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