LeVar Woods focuses on developing versatile players for MSU's special teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:07 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
LeVar Woods, the new special teams coordinator at Michigan State, emphasizes internal development for building the team's special teams units. He urges players to adopt the mindset of being 'football players,' ready to contribute in various roles. Woods arrives from Iowa, where he developed notable specialists, and is bringing in key transfers to enhance MSU's performance. Coach Pat Fitzgerald highlighted Woods' reputation, calling him the best in college football and expressing that success in all game phases is crucial. Woods is optimistic about the progress of his squad as the season approaches.
- •LeVar Woods is building special teams units with versatile players.
- •Woods emphasizes internal development and versatile roles.
- •He joined MSU after eight seasons at Iowa, focusing on performance.
- •Key transfers include punter Rhys Dakin and kicker Liam Boyd.
- •Pat Fitzgerald supports Woods, calling him a future head coach.
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — LeVar Woods building MSU's special teams out of 'football players'
"Michigan State special teams coordinator LeVar Woods is relying on internal development to find the right guys for the job.
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