Kenny Soares Jr. wears No. 1 jersey for Michigan State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:13 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Kenny Soares Jr. has been awarded the No. 1 jersey by Michigan State, marking a new tradition under first-year head coach Pat Fitzgerald. The decision was made by team vote to honor the player deemed to represent leadership and accountability. Soares, a transfer from NC State who has quickly earned his teammates' respect, will now lead Michigan State's defense. His selection symbolizes a shift in team culture and aims to set a standard for future Spartans.
- •Kenny Soares Jr. receives No. 1 jersey at Michigan State
- •Tradition focused on leadership and accountability
- •Soares is a transfer from NC State
- •Team voted on the jersey's new significance
- •Fitzgerald aims to reshape Spartan football culture
- 3:13 AMYahoo Sports — Pat Fitzgerald's New Michigan State Tradition Begins with Kenny Soares Jr. Wearing No. 1
"In a move to redefine Spartan culture, teammates voted linebacker Kenny Soares Jr. to debut a prestigious jersey symbolizing the ultimate standard of leadership and accountability.
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