Terps Test: Young Spartans Racing to Glory
Michigan State’s season finale against Maryland is more than a win–or–out for the Spartans: it’s a showcase for two rising running backs. Makhi Frazier has shouldered most of the rushing burden all season, proving reliable when healthy, while Brandon Tullis has chipped in solid minutes but remains the understudy. A standout performance from either could set the tone for next year’s backfield, boost MSU’s momentum into the offseason, and possibly ward off transfer rumors. As Spartans chase their first Big Ten victory, Frazier and Tullis know the Terrapins game could define their careers and help reboot a struggling offense.
Isn’t it adorable when college football programs hitch their entire future to two 20-year-olds who still can’t decide if they prefer Instagram or TikTok? Here we are, Michigan State—a proud Power Five behemoth—putting its hopes on whether Makhi “The Freight Train” Frazier can chug through linemen or if Brandon “Not Quite Here Yet” Tullis finally finds his groove. If neither cracks 50 yards, don’t worry—there’s always another season of recruiting unproven talent to kick the can down the road. Meanwhile, fans can stock up on pep talks and foam fingers for next November.
Spartans Making Holiday Pitch to Lineman Jack Ziarko
With the recruiting countdown ticking, Michigan State is making one last push to flip Jack Ziarko, a three-star interior offensive lineman committed to Miami (OH). Though Ziarko’s hometown ties and Redhawks commitment seem secure, Spartans coach Jonathan Smith is dangling a Big Ten offer in hopes of swaying the Canton native. At 6’4”, 280 pounds and ranked among the top 70 OL prospects of 2026, Ziarko’s decision could shift momentum in East Lansing. Smith, facing pressure to deliver results, views flipping this commit as one more lifeline in his pursuit of stability.
Nothing says “we desperately need a win” like sliding into a teenager’s DMs with a last-minute scholarship offer. Meanwhile, Jonathan Smith is out there playing recruitment musical chairs, hoping Ziarko will hop off Miami (OH)’s ship and onto the Spartan cruiser. Because if you can’t coach up winning plays, maybe you can coach up a mid-tier lineman to save your job. Here’s hoping Ziarko appreciates the holiday spirit—and the gift of potential job security for a coach he’s never met.
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