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Michigan State football names six captains for the 2026 season

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Michigan State football names six captains for the 2026 season

Summary

Michigan State football announced six captains for the upcoming season on August 24, ahead of the opener against Toledo on September 4. The captains are Rhys Dakin, Trent Fraley, Jordan Hall, Nikai Martinez, Alessio Milivojevic, and Kenny Soares Jr. Dakin is noted for being just the third punter in the program's history to be elected captain. This election aligns with coach Pat Fitzgerald’s debut as head coach. Hall, a returning captain, emphasized that every player on the team has leadership potential, reflecting an inclusive leadership philosophy.

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•Captains named are Dakin, Fraley, Hall, Martinez, Milivojevic, and Soares Jr.
•Dakin is the third punter in program history to be captain.
•Hall is a returning captain and two-time captain as a linebacker.
•Milivojevic steps up as starting quarterback after Aidan Chiles.
•The season opener is scheduled for September 4 against Toledo.

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Michigan State football named six captains for 2026: Rhys Dakin, Trent Fraley, Jordan Hall, Nikai Martinez, Alessio Milivojevic, and Kenny Soares Jr.
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