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ALMOST HERE: 10 things we CAN'T WAIT to see from Michigan State football in 2026

By Spartans IllustratedAugust 26, 2026

Michigan State Spartans football faces a pivotal season as anticipation builds for new quarterback Alessio Milivojevic and top transfer running back Cam Edwards. Can the Spartans finally ignite their ground game and relieve pressure on Milivojevic after last season’s sky-high QB hurry rate? The conversation focused on breakout candidates like Derrick Simmons and Samson Gash, the emergence of reliable leadership with six newly named captains, and the crucial contributions expected from transfers across the roster.

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