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Michigan State Insider Podcast: More Transfer Portal Updates

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Michigan State football took a bit of a hit to its wide receiver room on Tuesday, with the announcements of redshirt freshmen wideouts Jaylan Brown set to enter the transfer portal and Austin Clay entering his name in the portal. While it doesn't mean a whole lot at first glance, it does take away depth as well as options for the future. Michigan State should now look at replenishing that depth. Regardless, some moves of any kind need to be made in this spring window.
UCLA to Host One of Top Transfer WRs

1 day ago | si.com | Aidan Champion

UCLA made a major move by landing Nico Iamaleava, previously the best player in the transfer portal, on Easter Sunday. Now, the Bruins have a chance to give him one of the top wideouts in the portal. First reported by Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports/247Sports, UCLA will host transfer wide receiver Trebor Pena from Syracuse. Per Zenitz, he will also visit Miami and USC. 247Sports has Pena rated as a four-star transfer and ranked the third-best wideout currently in the portal.
What the Next Steps Are for MSU's Nick Marsh to Elevate His Game

1 day ago | si.com | Aidan Champion

Nick Marsh was a pleasant surprise for a Michigan State fanbase that has sat through much gloom in recent years when he came onto the scene as a freshman sensation last year. The former four-star recruit led the Spartans in receiving with 649 yards last season, nearly 200 of which came in just his second-career game, a narrow road win over Maryland in which he secured eight catches and scored one of his three touchdowns on the year.
Michigan State Legend Magic Johnson Applauds Cade Cunningham, Pistons

1 day ago | si.com | Aidan Champion

Most Michigan State fans are probably Detroit sports fans. For many years, there hasn't been much to cheer about when it comes to professional sports in the Motor City. But right now, the city is rocking for the first time in a long time. The Detroit Lions come off another excellent season that saw them finish the regular season as the best team in the NFC.
MSU's Adam Nightingale Given Major Honor

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Michigan State hockey coach Adam Nightingale's offseason just got more exciting. USA Hockey announced on Tuesday that Nightingale will be an assistant for Team USA in next month's IIHF World Championship. This will mark the Spartans coach's fifth time on a U.S. Men's National Team coaching staff. Nightingale had served as the head coach of USA Hockey's National Team Development Program for two seasons before returning to his alma mater as head coach, leading U18 team to a silver medal in 2022.
Pair of Michigan State WRs Testing the Waters

1 day ago | si.com | Aidan Champion

While Michigan State football built up its wide receiver room with several transfers and some incoming freshmen this offseason, the group lost some up-and-coming talent on Tuesday. According to Sean Cooper, owner of C4 Sports Performance and Fitness, redshirt freshman wide receiver Jaylan Brown intends to enter the transfer portal. Brown didn't see a snap in his first season with the Spartans but came in as a promising recruit in 2024.
Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast: Dillon Tatum Enters Portal

2 days ago | si.com | Aidan Champion

Michigan State lost a key member of its secondary on Monday as veteran defensive back Dillon Tatum announced his entering into the transfer portal. Tatum had been a four-star recruit out of high school, and his commitment had been very promising for the Spartans at the time. But aside from a solid 2023 campaign, Tatum wasn't quite able to reach his full potential with Michigan State, having suffered a significant injury in Week 1 last season, which had him miss the rest of the year.
BREAKING: Former Bruin Aguilar Heading to SEC in Ironic Twist

2 days ago | si.com | Aidan Champion

In an ironic ending to the saga that has surrounded UCLA's quarterback room, former Bruins quarterback Joey Aguilar is heading to the very place transfer quarterback Nico Iamaleava came from. According to On3's Pete Nakos, Aguilar has committed to Tennessee. The veteran quarterback entered the transfer portal earlier on Monday. The decision was finalized just a day after the Bruins had signed Iamaleava, who of course, transferred out of Tennessee. Aguilar never did play a game for the Bruins.
Howard, Augustine's Returns a Testament to MSU Culture

2 days ago | si.com | Aidan Champion

Both Isaac Howard and Trey Augustine's returns to Michigan State hockey came as a pleasant surprise for the fanbase. Augustine had proven himself to be one of the best goalies in college hockey, while Howard, at the time, was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, which he, of course, would go on to win. While both players could have decided to begin their next chapter, they each chose to stay and finish what was left unresolved. Their decisions were a testament to Michigan State's culture.
Izzo Wants to Continue to Make MSU a Place Worth Staying For

2 days ago | si.com | Aidan Champion

Every player has their reason for entering the transfer portal. Regardless of what it is, they all have intentions of putting themselves in a better position. For Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, there's never been a better position. "This is my dream job," Izzo said as he wrapped up what was over an hour-long press conference last week, primarily focused on his grievances with today's transfer portal. "I never left it. I had many chances. ...