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Michigan State Spartans update on coaching changes and transfers for 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Michigan State Spartans update on coaching changes and transfers for 2026

Summary

The Michigan State Spartans enter the 2026 season with notable coaching changes and player transfers. Retained defensive coordinator Joe Rossi faces several new staff members, including offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan. Big transfers include UConn's Ben Murawski and Cam Edwards. The team's recent spring game showed lackluster performance, raising concerns about readiness for the upcoming season. Off-field issues also surfaced as the MSU Board of Trustees faced criticism, impacting the president's position.

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By the Numbers

•Spring game performance raised concerns about team readiness.
•Joe Rossi remains as defensive coordinator amid coaching changes.
•New offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan joins the staff.
•Key transfers include UConn's LT Ben Murawski and RB Cam Edwards.
•MSU president's departure followed an $800,000 pay cut.

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A horseshoe wild enough to make Kirk Cousins use a naughty word! A long, long time ago, I promised that, in lieu of starting B1G 2026—The Last One Ever?(!)—until, give or take, the Fourth of July, we would be doing drop-in updates on the various teams of the Big Ten: any big transfers, important news, […]
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