Michigan State Spartans Depth Chart

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Big Ten2-0 (2026)#45 Recruiting21% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 11
    77
    Alessio MilivojevicRS SO
    Starter
  2. 2
    68
    Cam FancherRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 15
    61
    Leo HannanRS FR
RB
  1. 0
    86
    Cam EdwardsRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 4
    73
    Jaziun PattersonRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 21
    64
    Marvis ParrishSO/TR
FB
  1. 44
    66
    Jay CoyneRS SR
    Starter
WR-X
  1. 3
    71
    Rodney Bullard Jr.RS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 8
    71
    KK SmithRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 5
    54
    Samson GashFR
WR-Z
  1. 6
    84
    Fredrick MooreRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 14
    58
    Bryson WilliamsRS FR
SLOT
  1. 13
    78
    Chrishon McCrayRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 19
    58
    Charles TaplinRS FR
  3. 17
    58
    Braylon CollierRS FR
TE
  1. 82
    83
    Brennan ParachekRS JR
    Starter
  2. 31
    59
    Jayden SavouryRS FR
  3. 88
    54
    Kai RiosRS SR/TR
LT
  1. 75
    82
    Ben MurawskiRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 73
    77
    Rustin YoungRS SO
  3. 54
    61
    Antonio JohnsonRS FR
LG
  1. 58
    66
    Conner MooreRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 77
    60
    Andrew DennisRS SO/TR
C
  1. 63
    83
    Trent FraleyRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 76
    67
    Drew NicholsRS FR
RG
  1. 52
    84
    Nick SharpeRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 70
    60
    Luka VincicRS SR/TR
RT
  1. 55
    73
    Rakeem JohnsonRS SO
    Starter
  2. 71
    73
    Robert Wright Jr.RS JR/TR
    TRANSFER

Next game kickoff time

Michigan State Spartans plays Notre Dame away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachPat Fitzgerald1st season
Offensive CoordinatorNick Sheridan
Defensive CoordinatorJoe Rossi

What's Next

Who do they play next?at Notre Dame · Sat, Sep 19 · 07:30 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Alessio Milivojevic — starting quarterback for Michigan StateHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Michigan State
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #54 IN WS POWER
    Results this season+1.0 pts

    Undefeated so far this season.

    2025 SP+: 1.0

    85%

    Roster talent: 56th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #45 national

    6%

    Returning production: 21%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    27 adds in two-deep · avg 77 OVR · top add: C. Edwards (RB, 86, from UConn)

    Camp battles to watch3
    Coach Michigan StateTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Michigan State?

    Michigan State Spartans starting lineup

    Alessio Milivojevic is the projected starting quarterback for Michigan State as of September 16, 2026. Cam Fancher is listed second.

    Michigan State also projects Cam Edwards at running back, Rodney Bullard Jr. at wide receiver and Brennan Parachek at tight end.

    The full Michigan State Spartans two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Alessio Milivojevic · QBCam Edwards · RBRodney Bullard Jr. · WR-XBrennan Parachek · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Michigan State's starting quarterback?
    Alessio Milivojevic is the projected starting quarterback for Michigan State as of September 16, 2026. Cam Fancher is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Michigan State?
    Cam Edwards is the projected starter at running back for Michigan State, with Jaziun Patterson listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Michigan State?
    Rodney Bullard Jr. is the projected starter at wide receiver for Michigan State, with KK Smith listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Michigan State?
    Brennan Parachek is the projected starter at tight end for Michigan State, with Jayden Savoury listed second.
    When was the Michigan State Spartans depth chart last updated?
    The Michigan State Spartans depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Michigan State's record last season?
    Michigan State Spartans finished 4-8 (1-8 in Big Ten play).
    When does Michigan State Spartans play next?
    Michigan State Spartans plays Notre Dame away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

    Full Michigan State roster

    Every player on the Michigan State Spartans depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Rodney Bullard Jr., KK Smith, Samson Gash

    WR: Fredrick Moore, Bryson Williams

    WR: Chrishon McCray, Charles Taplin, Braylon Collier

    LT: Ben Murawski, Rustin Young, Antonio Johnson

    LG: Conner Moore, Andrew Dennis

    C: Trent Fraley, Drew Nichols

    RG: Nick Sharpe, Luka Vincic

    RT: Rakeem Johnson, Robert Wright Jr.

    TE: Brennan Parachek, Jayden Savoury, Kai Rios, Carson Gulker

    QB: Alessio Milivojevic, Cam Fancher, Leo Hannan

    RB: Cam Edwards, Jaziun Patterson, Marvis Parrish, Brandon Tullis, Kenneth Williams

    FB: Jay Coyne

    Defense

    DE: Isaac Smith, Keahnist Thompson, Kekai Burnett

    NT: Ben Roberts, Derrick Simmons

    DT: Eli Coenen, Mikeshun Beeler, Carlos Hazelwood

    DE: Kenny Soares Jr., Anelu Lafaele, Trey Lisle

    WLB: Brady Pretzlaff, Caleb Wheatland, Cam Stodghill

    MLB: Jordan Hall, Dion Crawford, Adam Shaw

    CB: Tre Bell, NiJhay Burt

    SS: Nikai Martinez, Aveon Grose

    FS: Devin Vaught, Trevaughn Martinez

    CB: Charles Brantley, Tyran Chappell

    NB: Michael Richard, Khalil Majeed

    Special Teams

    PT: Rhys Dakin, Alex Weeks

    PK: Liam Boyd

    KO: Liam Boyd

    LS: Nick Duzansky

    H: Rhys Dakin, Alex Weeks

    PR: Chrishon McCray, Braylon Collier

    KR: Kenneth Williams, Chrishon McCray