Spartans legends Darqueze Dennard and Taybor Pepper visit practice

Darqueze Dennard and Taybor Pepper, both former Michigan State football players, returned to East Lansing for practice on October 6, 2026. This visit highlighted head coach Pat Fitzgerald's effort to connect the storied history of the program with its current roster. Dennard, a first-round NFL Draft pick in 2014, and Pepper, who went undrafted but had an eight-year NFL career, shared insights and experiences with current players. Their presence is seen as a positive move for the program as it works to build on its legacy.

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