BIG QUESTIONS: Michigan State football BACK in fall camp; CRUCIAL position battles coming

By Spartans IllustratedAugust 2, 2026

Michigan State Spartans kick off fall camp with major questions swirling around their roster overhaul. Can new head coach Pat Fitzgerald rally a roster featuring 29 transfer players and settle position battles at wide receiver, offensive line, and defensive end before kickoff? Matt Sheehan and Stephen Brooks break down intriguing storylines, spotlighting mystery men like Carson Gulker and Samson Gash, and dissecting the fierce competition among transfers including Cam Edwards and Tyran Chappell.

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