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Kenny Soares Jr. joins Michigan State under coach Pat Fitzgerald

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 12:08 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Kenny Soares Jr. joins Michigan State under coach Pat Fitzgerald

Summary

Michigan State redshirt senior Kenny Soares Jr. has reunited with head coach Pat Fitzgerald in East Lansing for his final season of college football. Soares previously played for Fitzgerald at Northwestern before spending last season at NC State. After entering the transfer portal earlier this year, Soares committed to Michigan State without taking a visit, citing his established trust in Fitzgerald. The team recently voted Soares the number 1 Spartan, an honor recognizing his leadership and work ethic. He is now playing alongside his cousin, running back Cam Edwards, as he concludes his collegiate career.

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•Kenny Soares Jr. reunited with Pat Fitzgerald at Michigan State in 2026.
•Teammates voted Soares the number 1 Spartan for his leadership and toughness.
•Soares spent his previous season at NC State after graduating from Northwestern.
•Soares is playing alongside his cousin, running back Cam Edwards, at Michigan State.

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12:08 PMYahoo Sports — MSU Redshirt Senior Kenny Soares started his career with Pat Fitzgerald, and now gets to end it with him

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EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Kenny Soares Jr. has made the quite impression on his teammates and the new staff since he arrived in East Lansing in January of 2026. Soares was voted the number 1 Spartan by his teammates, an honor given to a player who best exemplifies leadership, selflessness, toughness, and more. “I’m […]
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