New Coaches, Big Stars, Big Game | Michigan State Spartans Football News

Michigan State kicks off their 2026 season against Toledo in a high-stakes showdown featuring debut head coaches Pat Fitzgerald and Mike Jacobs. Toledo, a conference powerhouse that stunned Mississippi State last year, brings over a dozen Mercer transfers—including FCS Defensive Player of the Year Andrew Zock—to challenge MSU’s offensive line. Meanwhile, Michigan State’s Jordan Hall must contain dual-threat transfer CJ Miller, who dominated rushing and passing lanes last season. Toledo’s explosive receiver Adjatay Dabbs will test MSU’s secondary, led by Charles Brantley and Tre Bell. Kickoff is Friday night at 8:05 PM ET on FS1—perfect primetime for a clash of new regimes and loaded rosters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cfa1785bb2b08f10