Here are three takeaways on the Spartans' finalized 2026 recruiting class plus a quick look ahead to the 2027 class

Novi Detroit Catholic Central receiver Samson Gash signed with Michigan State football after re-opening his recruitment before early signing day.

Fitzgerald was hired Dec. 1 to replace Jonathan Smith and Michigan State lost more than 40 players to the portal from a team coming off four straight losing seasons. The newcomers range from the Big Ten and SEC to FCS and Division II.

4-star Novi Detroit Catholic Central wide receiver Samson Gash, the state's fastest player, officially signed with Michigan State football Wednesday.

Pat Fitzgerald and Michigan State football invested the time into big-time in-state recruit Samson Gash and it paid off with a commitment.

Pat Fitzgerald made a late addition to his first recruiting class at Michigan State and it was a notable one. Samson Gash, a 2026 four-star wide receiver from Detroit Catholic Central, signed with the Spartans on Wednesday.

A Michigan State wide receiver is transferring to Memphis

The Spartans face an interesting path in the conference.