Six Captains Lead Michigan State | Michigan State Spartans Football News

Michigan State football just named six captains for the 2026 season — tying the all-time record set in 1998 — and it’s a star-studded crew voted on by the players themselves. Led by juniors Rhys Dakin and Alessio Milivojevic, seniors Jordan Hall and Nikai Martinez, and fifth-year veterans Trent Fraley and Kenny Soares Jr., this group is poised to set the tone under Coach Pat Fitzgerald, who called it the highest honor a Spartan can earn. Hall becomes the first linebacker to captain twice since Joe Bachie, while Soares, returning to Fitzgerald’s system after Northwestern, dons jersey No. 1. With standout performances last year — including Hall’s 88 tackles and Milivojevic’s freshman honors — and elite pedigree from Dakin (Freshman All-American) and Fraley (FCS Rimington winner), this leadership core is ready to guide the Spartans into their season opener against Toledo on September 4th. 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/b1972f9812435700