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2022 Michigan State Spartans football
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
DivisionEast Division
Record0–0 (0–0 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorJay Johnson (3rd season)
Defensive coordinatorScottie Hazelton (3rd season)
Home stadiumSpartan Stadium
(Capacity: 75,005)
Seasons
← 2021
2023 →
2022 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
East Division
No. 3 Michigan xy$^   9 – 0     13 – 1  
No. 4 Ohio State ^   8 – 1     11 – 2  
No. 7 Penn State   7 – 2     11 – 2  
Maryland   4 – 5     8 – 5  
Michigan State   3 – 6     5 – 7  
Indiana   2 – 7     4 – 8  
Rutgers   1 – 8     4 – 8  
West Division
Purdue xy   6 – 3     8 – 6  
Illinois   5 – 4     8 – 5  
Iowa   5 – 4     8 – 5  
Minnesota   5 – 4     9 – 4  
Wisconsin   4 – 5     7 – 6  
Nebraska   3 – 6     4 – 8  
Northwestern   1 – 8     1 – 11  
Championship: Michigan 43, Purdue 22
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2022 Michigan State Spartans football team will represent Michigan State University during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Spartans will compete as members of the East Division of the Big Ten Conference and will play their home games at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. This will be the program's third season under head coach Mel Tucker.

Previous season

The Spartans finished the 2021 season 11–2, 7–2 in Big Ten play to finish in third place in the East division, and ranked No. 10 in the College Football Playoff.[1] MSU was selected to participate in the Peach Bowl on December 30, the school's first New Year's Six bowl game since 2015.[2] The Spartans defeated Pittsburgh 31–21 in the Peach Bowl.[3]

Running back Kenneth Walker III was a consensus All-American[4] and became the first Spartan to win the Walter Camp and Doak Walker awards.[5] Walker led the Spartans and was second in the country with 1,636 rushing yards.[6] MSU had the nation's worst passing defense, allowing 337.7 yards per game.[7]

On November 24, 2021, the school announced that they had signed Tucker to a 10-year, $95 million contract extension, all through donor money, amid speculations of Tucker being sought after for other college and NFL coaching positions.[8][9]

Offseason

2022 NFL draft

Consensus All-American running back Kenneth Walker III,[10] offensive lineman Kevin Jarvis,[11] and wide receiver Jalen Nailor declared for the NFL draft.[12]

Coaching changes

On December 4, 2021, cornerbacks coach Travares Tillman took the defensive backs coaching position at his alma mater, Georgia Tech. On December 24, running backs coach William Peagler left MSU to become the tight ends coach at Florida.[13] On January 13, 2022, the school named Effrem Reed. who had previously served as an offensive analyst with the Spartans, the new running backs coach.[14] On January 15, the school officially named Brandon Jordan as a pass rush specialist coach.[15] On January 16, it was announced that defensive line coach Ron Burton was leaving the school after eight years with the Spartans.[16] On February 8, the school named Georgia Tech assistant Marco Coleman the new defensive line coach.[17]

Returning players

Leading receiver Jayden Reed announced he would return for another season at MSU.[18] MSU captain and leading tackler, safety Xavier Henderson, also announced he would return for 2022.[19]

Transfers

Outgoing

Name Pos. New School
Kyle King DT Ball State
Tyson Watson DE UMass
Cole De Marzo LB Wyoming
Ian Stewart WR Temple
Kameron Allen TE SMU
Jack Camper DE Virginia
Trenton Gillison TE
James Ohnoba G Louisiana
Ricky White WR UNLV
C.J. Hayes S Syracuse
Michael Gravely Jr. CB
Nick Chudler LS
Evan Johnson K
Emmanuel Flowers CB Samford
Michael Dowell S Miami (OH)
Alex Okelo DE
Chase Kline LB Eastern Michigan
Kalon Gervin CB Kansas

Source[20]

Incoming

Name Pos. Former School
Khris Bogle LB Florida
Aaron Brule LB Mississippi State
Jacoby Windmon LB UNLV
Jalen Berger RB Wisconsin
Ameer Speed[21] DB Georgia
Jarek Broussard RB Colorado
Daniel Barker TE Illinois
Brain Greene OL Washington State

Source[20]

Recruiting

US college sports recruiting information for 2022 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Katin Houser
QB 		Bellflower, CA St. John Bosco 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Germie Bernard
WR 		Henderson, NV Liberty 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Dillon Tatum
ATH 		West Bloomfield, MI West Bloomfield 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 190 lb (86 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Jack Nickel
TE 		Alpharetta, GA Milton 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 235 lb (107 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Chase Carter
DE 		Minneapolis MN Minnehaha Academy 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 225 lb (102 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Alex VanSumeren
DL 		Essexville, MI Garber 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 300 lb (140 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Jaden Mangham
ATH 		Franklin, MI Wylie E. Groves 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Antonio Gates Jr.
WR 		Dearborn, MI Fordson 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Caleb Coley
CB 		Warner Robins, GA Houston County 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 166 lb (75 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Malik Spencer
S 		Buford, GA Buford 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 193 lb (88 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Quavian Carter
S 		Leesburg, GA Lee County 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Gavin Broscious
OL 		Goodyear, AZ Desert Edge 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 305 lb (138 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Tyrell Henry
WR 		Roseville, MI Roseville 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 170 lb (77 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jaron Glover
WR 		Sarasota, FL Riverview 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 95 lb (43 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Ade Willie
CB 		Bradenton, FL IMG Academy 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Malcolm Jones
S 		Leesburg, GA Lee County 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
James Schott
DE 		Greenwood, IN Center Grove 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 215 lb (98 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Ashton Lepo
OT 		Grand Haven, MI Grand Haven 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 280 lb (130 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Braden Miller
OT 		Aurora, CO Eaglecrest 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 290 lb (130 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Michael Masunas
TE 		Chandler, AZ Hamilton 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 235 lb (107 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Kristian Phillips
OL 		Conyers, GA Salem 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 340 lb (150 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Zion Young
DL 		Atlanta, GA Westlake 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 230 lb (100 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jack Stone
K 		Dallas, TX Highland Park 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 186 lb (84 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Scout". Scout.com. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  • "2022 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 12, 2022.

Personnel

Coaching staff

Name Position Season
Mel Tucker Head Coach 3rd
Chris Kapilovic Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator 3rd
Jay Johnson Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks 3rd
Scottie Hazelton Defensive Coordinator 3rd
Ted Gilmore Tight Ends 3rd
Courtney Hawkins Wide Receivers 3rd
Harlon Barnett Secondary 14th
Ross Els Special Teams/Linebackers coach 3rd
Effrem Reed Running Backs 1st
Brandon Jordan Pass rush specialist coach 1st
Marco Coleman Defensive line coach 1st

Schedule

On January 12, the Big Ten released the full, revised schedules for the conference.[22]

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResult
September 2TBAWestern Michigan*
TBA
September 10TBAAkron*
  • Spartan Stadium
  • East Lansing, MI
TBA
September 17TBAat Washington*
TBA
September 24TBAMinnesota
  • Spartan Stadium
  • East Lansing, MI
TBA
October 1TBAat Maryland
TBA
October 8TBAOhio State
  • Spartan Stadium
  • East Lansing, MI
TBA
October 15TBAWisconsin
  • Spartan Stadium
  • East Lansing, MI
TBA
October 29TBAat Michigan
TBA
November 5TBAat Illinois
TBA
November 12TBARutgers
  • Spartan Stadium
  • East Lansing, MI
TBA
November 19TBAIndiana
TBA
November 26TBAat Penn State
TBA

Source[23]

References

  1. ^ "College Football Playoff Rankings: Final Top 25". College Football News. December 5, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  2. ^ "Michigan State to face Pittsburgh in Peach Bowl". mlive. December 5, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  3. ^ Charboneau, Matt. "Michigan State's turnaround season earns berth in Peach Bowl vs. Pitt, Pat Narduzzi". The Detroit News. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  4. ^ Knight (SpartyOnHuskers), Kevin (December 9, 2021). "MSU running back Kenneth Walker III earns numerous First-Team All-American honors, Cal Haladay named Freshman All-American, Mel Tucker named AP B1G COTY". The Only Colors. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  5. ^ "Kenneth Walker III named Walter Camp Player of the Year, wins Doak Walker Award". WZZM13.com. December 9, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  6. ^ "NCAA College Football FBS current individual Stats | NCAA.com". www.ncaa.com. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  7. ^ "NCAA College Football FBS current team Stats | NCAA.com". www.ncaa.com. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  8. ^ "Mel Tucker signs MSU extension, reportedly 10 years, $95 million". WEYI. Associated Press. November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  9. ^ MattSheehan (November 24, 2021). "Tuck Stayin': Mel Tucker signs massive extension with Michigan State". The Only Colors. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
  10. ^ "Spartans RB Walker to skip bowl, enter NFL draft". ESPN.com. December 16, 2021. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  11. ^ "Michigan State OL Kevin Jarvis declares for NFL draft". mlive. January 1, 2022. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  12. ^ Charboneau, Matt. "Michigan State receiver Jalen Nailor to enter NFL Draft". The Detroit News. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  13. ^ "Michigan State RBs coach William Peagler takes job at Florida". mlive. December 24, 2021. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  14. ^ O'Bleness, Ryan (January 13, 2022). "Michigan State officially hires Effrem Reed as running backs coach". The Only Colors. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  15. ^ "Michigan State hires Brandon Jordan as pass rush specialist". mlive. January 15, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  16. ^ Charboneau, Matt. "Defensive line coach Ron Burton leaving Michigan State 'for new opportunities'". The Detroit News. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  17. ^ Pouncy, Colton. "Michigan State hires Marco Coleman from Georgia Tech as defensive line coach". The Athletic. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  18. ^ "Jayden Reed's return is huge boost for Michigan State". mlive. January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  19. ^ Lounsberry, Matthew. "Senior captain Xavier Henderson will return to Michigan State". Sports Illustrated Michigan State Spartans News, Analysis and More. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
  20. ^ a b Friend, Phil. "Michigan State football transfer portal: Every incoming, outgoing player for 2022". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  21. ^ Crawford, Kirkland. "Michigan State football adds Georgia DB Ameer Speed from transfer portal". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  22. ^ "Big Ten Conference Releases 2022 Football Schedule". bigten.org. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  23. ^ "2022 Michigan State Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
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