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Chris Solari

Chris Solari

Michigan State Football & Men's Basketball Reporter at Detroit Free Press

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Pat Fitzgerald gets huge recommitment for Michigan State football

Pat Fitzgerald won over another of Jonathan Smith’s recruits to keep him heading to Michigan State football, landing 4-star OT Collin Campbell.
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Limbo continues for Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith

As Michigan State athletic director J Batt avoided reporters, football coach Jonathan Smith said he does not yet know if he will return in 2026.
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Michigan State grades vs Maryland: Jonathan Smith embraces his gambler

Free Press sports writer Chris Solari rates Michigan State football on a scale of A to F after the Spartans’ 38-28 win over Maryland in Detroit.
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Michigan State plans to hire Pat Fitzgerald as next football coach

Michigan State football intends to hire former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald after firing Jonathan Smith after two seasons.
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Michigan State football firing Jonathan Smith after 2 seasons

Jonathan Smith’s short time as Michigan State football coach is over, as he will reportedly be fired Sunday.
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Urgency mounting for decision on Michigan State football future

The clock is getting louder for Michigan State athletic director J Batt to make a decision on the future of Spartans football coach Jonathan Smith.
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Another week of limbo for Jonathan Smith, Michigan State football

With one game left in a season gone awry, Jonathan Smith said he does not know if he will be back as Michigan State football coach in 2026.
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Michigan State football's calls that backfired in collapse at Iowa

Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith second-guessed some key decisions in the Spartans' 20-17 collapse at Iowa.
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Michigan State football grades vs Penn State: Shoddy O-line leaving...

Free Press sports writer Chris Solari grades Michigan State football on a scale of A to F after the Spartans’ 28-10 loss to Penn State on Saturday.
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Ethan Taylor, 5-star C, picks Michigan State basketball, gives Tom ...

Tom Izzo finished Michigan State basketball's 2026 recruiting class with a bang, adding 5-star center Ethan Taylor to his four-player signing group.
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Michigan State football must vacate wins for NCAA violations in Mel...

Along with the financial punishments, Michigan State Spartans will vacate all wins from 2022-24 due to participation of three ineligible players.
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What are MSU football's punishments for NCAA violations under Mel T...

Michigan State football becomes first program since Arizona State to have wins vacated by the NCAA. The Sun Devils vacated 10 wins in 2021-22
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Cam Ward powers Michigan State basketball inside to win over No. 15...

Michigan State basketball: Freshman Cam Ward dominated in the paint as the No. 21 Spartans took down No. 15 Arkansas on Saturday, Nov. 8.
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Path forward with Jonathan Smith's future complex for Michigan Stat...

With Jonathan Smith and Michigan State football on another losing streak, his future is a complex topic for AD J Batt and president Kevin Guskiewicz.
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Michigan State basketball predictions for record, breakout player, ...

Who will be MSU's breakout star? How far can the Spartans go in March Madness? Is NCAA Tournament title possible for Tom Izzo? Journey starts Monday.
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Switch to Alessio Milivojevic doesn't pay off as Michigan State foo...

Michigan State football score: A QB change to Alessio Milivojevic sparked the Spartans' offense but MSU fell to Minnesota, 23-20, in overtime.
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Makhi Frazier injury update: Michigan State football RB out vs Minn...

Makhi Frazier injury update: Michigan State football will be without its starting running back in Saturday afternoon's game against Minnesota.
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Michigan State football at Minnesota: Scouting report, score predic...

Michigan State football will try to stop a five-game losing streak on the road at Minnesota on Saturday, Nov. 1. Our scouting report and prediction.
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Michigan State basketball's final exhibition test a tough one: No. ...

Tom Izzo and No. 21 Michigan State basketball hits the road for one final exhibition before the games get real. And No. 4 Connecticut will be a test.
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Jonathan Smith sounds like a coach who knows his Michigan State clo...

After Michigan State football suffered its fifth straight loss and fourth in a row to rival Michigan, coach Jonathan Smith's clock is ticking loudly.
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Michigan vs Michigan State football injury report: Will Justice Hay...

Justice Haynes is questionable to play in Michigan vs Michigan State football game today at Spartan Stadium. Here's the injury report for both teams.