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LeVar Woods, the new special teams coordinator at Michigan State, is rebuilding the unit through versatile player development, strategic portal additions, and a championship‑level approach endorsed by coach Pat Fitzgerald.
Pat Fitzgerald, celebrated for his success at Northwestern, is now the head coach of Michigan State, bringing his Big Ten expertise to East Lansing. The program is gearing up for a competitive 2026 campaign that includes key returning players, a wave of transfers, and a challenging schedule.
Michigan State’s special teams, long plagued by inconsistency, are poised for a turnaround with the arrival of transfer punter Rhys Dakin, a three‑year veteran from Iowa whose career averages 43.9 yards per kick.
Michigan State has appointed LeVar Woods as its new special teams coordinator and assistant head coach, a move that comes with a $1.1 million salary and brings a proven track record of top‑10 units from his Iowa tenure.