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The Mountaineers face a critical 2026 season after a 5‑8 record, with new head coach Dowell Loggains aiming to rebuild a roster depleted by transfer portal departures while leveraging a top‑ranked recruiting class and a solid defensive core.
Senior defensive end Kenny Soares Jr. has been awarded Michigan State’s No. 1 jersey after a teammate vote, embodying the program’s emphasis on selflessness and collective responsibility.
Veteran coach Jim Toman passed away on August 4, 2023, after a battle with glioblastoma. His career spanned decades, multiple programs, and left an indelible mark on the sport.