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SPARTAN SHOCK: MSU football coveted No. 1 goes to NEWCOMER; Top 4 position battles in fall camp

By Spartans IllustratedAugust 7, 2026

Michigan State Spartans shake up fall camp as transfer Kenny Soares earns the coveted No. 1 jersey, signaling a new era under head coach Pat Fitzgerald. With over half the roster comprised of first-year players, leadership dynamics and team culture become pressing talking points. Fitzgerald’s disciplined, old-school approach—removing player car and scooter keys and emphasizing “the Spartan way”—raises the stakes for veterans and newcomers alike.

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