The Spartans continued to add some depth to their defense through the portal.
Michigan State Spartans head football coach Pat Fitzgerald points while introducing himself to the crowd at a men's basketball game against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. Fitzgerald was officially hired by MSU on Monday.
| Starr Portice, Michigan State Spartans on SI Stodghill provides some interesting flexibility to Michigan State's defense. He is listed as a defensive back on Albany's roster, but he can also play linebacker. The Rensselaer, N.Y. native totaled 65 tackles in only seven games this past season, getting at least 10 in five of them, including a 10-tackle performance against Iowa. Stodghill also had 2.0 tackles for loss and half of a sack. This is not necessarily the first "hybrid" player that MSU has picked up from the portal. The Spartans also addedHe's just on the other side of the football, though, and can play quarterback, running back, and tight end.Sep 3, 2022; Waco, Texas, USA; A view of the helmets of the Albany Great Danes during the game between the Baylor Bears and the Albany Great Danes at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images According to Pro Football Focus, Stodghill played 420 total defensive snaps this past season. The site gave him an overall defensive grade of 64.3 with a tackling mark of 78.0. Across 186 snaps in coverage, PFF says Stodghill allowed 19 catches for 154 yards and one touchdown.is in charge of what will certainly be a massive transfer portal class, and this is another step in helping fill out a Michigan State roster that will be a lot different than last season's. Again, the portal has only been open for about a week or so, and this is already the 22nd player MSU has picked up. Some of that is out of necessity. The Spartans have 42 outgoing transfers plus many other contributors from the 2025 roster who ran out of eligibility. It's tough to immediately judge what Stodghill's role with Michigan State will end up being, because the portal class is still incomplete, but also because he plays two positions. MSU's starting two outside corner spots are likely filled with the return ofThat really doesn't matter much for Stodghill. When he served as a defensive back, he mostly played slot corner, also known as the nickelback.Sep 7, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; A detailed view of Michigan State Spartans helmet on the field before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images | Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images, and be sure to share your thoughts on this latest portal pickup when you join our community group, Go Green Go White,Never again miss one major story related to your beloved Spartans when you sign up for our 100% FREE newsletter that comes straight to your email with the latest news.A 2025 graduate from Michigan State University, Cotsonika brings a wealth of experience covering the Spartans from Rivals and On3 to his role as Michigan State Spartans Beat Writer on SI. At Michigan State, he was also a member of the world-renowned Spartan marching band for two seasons.
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