New Faces, Big Impact for Spartans | Michigan State Spartans Football News

Michigan State’s roster is turning over faster than a playbook, but the newcomers are making waves—especially with Notre Dame looming. Defensive tackle Eli Coenen, a transfer from Illinois, leads the Big Ten in sacks and dominates despite being expected as a backup. Linebacker Brady Pretzlaff, another unexpected starter, ties for team lead in tackles and brings relentless energy. On offense, rookie Rodney Bullard Jr., who just cleared NCAA eligibility, has become the top receiver with crucial TDs. And at tight end, sophomore Jayden Savoury is proving to be the most reliable pass catcher, quietly stepping into the spotlight. 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.Sources:https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/spartans-5-biggest-surprises-entering-massive-notre-dame-test More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b6c40a2f08cd0327 Report issues to [email protected].