Recruiting outlook: 1–8 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Spartans · East Lansing, Michigan · Big Ten
Head coach
18th season since 2009
Starts by eligibility remaining
Hatch: players who may have one more season under the House settlement rules.
This season's roster
27
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Counters 28
Designated seats above cap 0
Coach's 2024–25 avg 28 (historical)
Coach's usual roster
Based on 4 seasons under this coach
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
0–6
Spots left
Ceiling, not spots available.
Designated seats leaving: 0 (not backfilled).
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
6–7
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
7–8
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
7
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Phelan | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | D | San Antonio, TexasReagan | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew DarakdjianPrevious school: Oakland | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | F | Commerce Township, Mich.Walled Lake Northern | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Brandon Munson | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | D | Spring Hill, Fla.Mill Valley | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 2 | 4 |
| Charlie Norkett | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | D | Naperville, Ill.Chicago Fire Academy | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Colin Arce | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | M | Utica, MichiganUtica | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Conner O'KeefePrevious school: Saint Francis | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as So. | D | West Seattle, Wash.Kennedy Catholic | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Dom Dono | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | M | Plymouth, Mich. | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Drew Rensing | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | M | East Lansing, Mich.East Lansing | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Innocent Ngabo | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | D | Grand Rapids, Mich.East Kentwood | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jackson Lusky | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | D | Milford, Mich.Minnesota United | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Jared Smid | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | M | Huntsville, Ala.James Clemens | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JEB Knox | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | D | Urbandale, IowaShattuck St. Mary’s | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Cassell | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | M | Hometown not listed | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden Hudson | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | F | Peoria,Ill.Peoria Notre Dame | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Leo Conneh | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | M | Anoka, Minn.Liberty | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 2 | 4 |
| Luke Spadafora | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | M | Northville, Mich.Austin FC | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 2 | 3 |
| Miles MerrittPrevious school: Incarnate Word | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | M | Albuquerque, N.M.Sandia Prep | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| Mohamed Saad | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | F | Dearborn Heights, Mich.Crestwood | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oscar Huerta | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | F | Melvindale, Mich.Melvindale | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Per Bredvei | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | D | Sandefjord, NorwaySandefjord | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Soudan | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | M | Western Springs. Ill.Chicago Fire Academy | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| Richie Ludwig | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | F | Clarkston, Mich.Clarkston | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 2 | 7 |
| Thatcher Hogan | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | M | Peoria, Ill.Peoria Notre Dame | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Eby | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | D | Northville, Mich.Northville | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 |