We went into this really wanting to get some guys that fit exactly who we are, that love not just playing football, but the process of becoming really good at the sport. They want to compete.”

Jonathan Smith still preaches the importance of running a developmental program. That’s where high school recruiting comes in and the Michigan State coach who finished his first season last week at 5-7 landed future talent on Wednesday,

Two-time defending national champion South Dakota State loaded up on in-state and regional football talent as head coach Jimmy Rogers announced Wednesday the signings of 19 high school standouts. The list included four players from South Dakota.

Michigan football has had an amazing last few weeks, both on the field and on the recruiting trail. Here's where they rank nationally:

Detroit News contributor Allen Trieu, who covers Midwest recruiting for 247Sports, breaks down Michigan's 2025 football recruiting class.

MSU did not put together a super impressive recruiting class in Year 1 under Jonathan Smith, entering Wednesday with the 16th class in the Big Ten.