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RECRUITING WIN: Don Spillers chooses Michigan State football; 10 best MSU moments of last decade

By Spartans IllustratedJune 16, 2026

Michigan State Spartans celebrate a decade of unforgettable moments—can the new recruiting class recapture past glory? Matt Sheehan breaks down the Spartans’ 15th commitment for 2027, Don Spillers, a versatile Detroit Martin Luther King standout who chose Michigan State over Illinois. The analysis spotlights positional debates—will Spillers thrive as a safety or wide receiver?—while highlighting crucial in-state recruiting victories and the challenges of building a top-40 class.

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