Michigan State football fans hoping for some recruiting momentum will have to wait a little longer, as another key target has postponed his commitment date. This marks the second delay in as many weeks for the Spartans, highlighting a growing trend of uncertainty among recruits considering the program.
The latest delay involves a high-priority four-star prospect who was initially expected to announce his college decision this week. While no official reason has been given for the change, sources close to the situation suggest that the recruit is reevaluating his top schools due to recent developments within Michigan State’s program, including potential coaching staff shifts and instability on the defensive side.
This comes at a challenging time for head coach Jonathan Smith, who is working hard to reshape the roster and regain momentum after a difficult transition year. Smith and his staff have made recruiting a major focus of their rebuild, but these delays create concern that MSU might be falling behind other Big Ten rivals in securing top-tier talent for the 2025 class.
The Spartans currently hold several solid commitments, but the latest delay puts pressure on the coaching staff to keep the current class intact while continuing to chase elite names. With Michigan, Penn State