Big Ten · 2026

Michigan State

2025 record 4–8 1–8 conference
Postseason No bowl
Head coach Pat Fitzgerald Year 1
Scheme Multiple / Multiple 4-2-5
Conference
D+

4–8 floor, Fitzgerald Y1, and Chiles exit; Portal #14 / market 4.5 match the rebuild grade

Portal
D+

Portal #14

Depth
D+

Early chart + starter churn

Market odds

To Win Big Ten
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%
To Make Conf. Championship
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%
Over 4.5 wins
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%

Recruiting ranks

Overall #13 50 commits · 230.72 pts
Portal #14 29 commits· avg 85.44

Roster notes

Leading story

Fitzgerald Year 1 after Jonathan Smith was fired (Nov 2025)

Offense

Alessio Milivojevic is listed QB1 over Cam Fancher after Aidan Chiles transferred to Northwestern. RB Cam Edwards; WR Fredrick Moore / KK Smith / Chrishon McCray; TE Brennan Parachek. OL is almost entirely portal-built

Defense

Defense is portal-heavy Multiple 4-2-5

Key offense

  1. 01
    Cam Edwards RB
    Portal
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 210 carries, 1,240 yds, 15 rushing TD
    • 19 receptions, 187 yds, 1 TD
  2. 02
    Alessio Milivojevic QB
    Returning
    • 2025: 111/173, 1,267 yds, 10 TD, 3 INT in 9 G
  3. 03
    Chrishon McCray WR
    Portal
    • 2025: 24 receptions, 330 yds, 3 TD

Key defense

  1. 01
    Dion Crawford LB
    Portal
    • 2025: 79 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 1 PD in 10 G
  2. 02
    Kenny Soares Jr. EDGE
    Portal
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 80 tackles, 0.5 sacks, 2 PD
  3. 03
    Isaac Smith S/LB
    Portal
    • 2025: 64 tackles, 1.0 sack, 1 INT, 3 PD in 10 G