Football is closer than you might think.Michigan State is just 44 days away from kickoff against Toledo in its 2026 season opener. Plenty of new faces will be included in the Spartans' starting lineup that Friday night to start the Pat Fitzgerald era. Let's go through every single one of them:OffenseMichigan State Spartans quarterback Alessio Milivojevic (11) rolls out and looks to throw during a game against the Maryland Terrapins at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. | Starr Portice, Michigan State Spartans on SIQB - Alessio Milivojevic (R-So.)The new QB1 in town is Alessio Milivojevic. He started four games for MSU last season, totaling 954 yards, seven touchdowns, and two interceptions while completing 65.4% of his passes during those games. Being QB1 from the start brings a new set of challenges for Milivojevic, though.April 18, 2026; East Lansing, Mich.; Michigan State running back Cam Edwards (0) tries to avoid defensive back Michael Richard (7) during MSU's "Spring Showcase" at Spartan Stadium. | Starr Portice, Michigan State Spartans on SIRB - Cam Edwards (R-Sr.)Michigan State's new top ball-carrier will be UConn transfer Cam Edwards. He's one of the most exciting new additions to the team. Edwards ran for 1,240 yards with 15 touchdowns for the Huskies last season. Both of those stats were in the top 15 in the FBS.Michigan State's Charles Taplin catches a pass while warming up during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectWR-X - Charles Taplin (R-Fr.)One of the surprises of the spring was Charles Taplin. He was getting some real first-team reps during the Spartans' spring game, putting him in a good spot for a starting role ahead of the fall. Taplin made just one catch for eight yards during the 2025 season.Notre Dame wide receiver Kk Smith (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second half of a NCAA football game against NC State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in South Bend. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectWR-Z - KK Smith (R-Jr.)On the other side should be Notre Dame transfer, KK Smith. He was limited during the spring a bit due to injury, but I still think Smith should be one of Michigan State's two main outside receivers. Smith has 11 career catches for 161 yards and two touchdowns so far.Sep 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Chrishon McCray (13) celebrates his touchdown scored against the Southern California Trojans during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectWR-Slot - Chrishon McCray (R-Sr.)The easiest part of the starting group of wide receivers to guess is Chrishon McCray. He actually was in the portal for a few days this offseason before reversing course and deciding to return to MSU. McCray caught 24 passes for 330 yards and three touchdowns in 2025 and should be getting more targets this fall.The Grand Valley State football team edged Ferris State in the Anchor Bone rivalry on Saturday at Ferris State.