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Pat Fitzgerald begins his first season at Michigan State amid a 4‑8 record, a depleted roster and a historic winless streak in the Big Ten, aiming to rebuild the program for future competitiveness.
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.
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.
Phil Steele’s preseason All‑American selections highlight a mix of returning stars and breakout talents, from Oregon’s Dante Moore to Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith, setting the stage for a competitive 2026 campaign.
The article envisions a World Cup‑style tournament that assembles the best Baltimore Ravens players from each U.S. region, highlighting Florida’s star‑studded lineup and the unique strengths of other areas.
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.