This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/michiganstate as Brandon Tullis Emerging as Michigan State’s Lead Running Back. Michigan State has already seen a shakeup in its running back room, and we are nine months from the first game of the 2026 season.

Fitzgerald rebuilds Michigan State, securing key defensive minds and Spartan legends. The new coaching staff ignites excitement for a 2026 turnaround.

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State head football coach Pat Fitzgerald has announced the first hirings to his coaching and support staff.

After officially announcing Joe Rossi as defensive coordinator and Max Bullough as the co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, James Adams has been officially announced as the team's safeties coach, officially being retained by the new coaching staff.

Keeping track of Michigan State football's coaching staff moves under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald going into his 2026 debut season.

The Toledo Rockets and No. 9 Michigan State Spartans meet Tuesday at Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. ET.

A powerful move from Pat Fitzgerald, poaching a longtime Iowa assistant to be his assistant head coach and special teams coordinator.

Throughout his recruitment, Michigan State has been targeting Isaiah Bertola, a three-star offensive tackle from Farrington High School in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Spartans initially extended an offer to him in May and have been actively pursuing him since.