Sports Illustrated Michigan State Spartans News, Analysis and More

The holidays are in full swing and Michigan State football is stuck at home. The team missed out on a bowl season due to a 5-7 record. Mel Tucker and the Spartans will go shopping for things to prepare for next year.

Michigan State has 12 commits in their 2023 recruiting class. The early signing day is on Dec. 21. They need to sign at least 20 recruits in the 20th class before that. Two of Michigan State's biggest targets are still available. Five-star Detroit King quarterback Dante Moore is the biggest talking point. Braintree (Mass.) Thayer Academy offensive tackle Samson Okunlola is still being recruited. Ok unlada's cousin Ademola Faleye was offered by Michigan as a transfer tight end.

Michigan State needs to bring in more high school and transfer students for the 2023 recruiting class. Several players have already declared for NFL Draft and several defensive linemen have left via the transfer portal. The 2021 and 2022 recruiting cycles were successful for coach Chris Kapalovic. The biggest need for Michigan State is offensive linemen. Without an improved O-line, the Spartans will get mixed results again in 20 23.

The Michigan State assistant coaches salary pool was $7.5 million last season. Some coaches will be fired, on both sides of the ball. Special teams coach Ross Els will probably be the easiest target to cut ties with. Mel Tucker needs to find a new cornerbacks coach and a full-time quarterback coach. With the season over, Tucker has a lot of time for evaluations. More players are expected to enter the transfer portal. Coach changes could be on the way before Christmas.