There are only seven days to go until kickoff.Michigan State is now shifting from "training camp" mode to "game week" mode. Here is where things seem to stand at each position right now:QuarterbackMichigan State quarterback Alessio Milivojevic throws a pass during MSU's first fall camp practice on Thursday, August 6, 2026. | Starr Portice, Michigan State Spartans on SI1. #11 Alessio Milivojevic (R-So./3)2. #2 Cam Fancher (6th) - UCF transferMichigan State quarterback Cam Fancher throws a pass during football practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect3. #10 Kayd Coffman (Fr./1)4. #15 Leo Hannan (R-Fr./2)5. #23 Peyton Babbit (Fr./1)Running BackApril 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 SI1. #0 Cam Edwards (R-Sr./5)2a. #21 Marvis Parrish (So./2) - Western Kentucky transfer2b. #4 Jaziun Patterson (R-Sr./5) - Iowa transferMichigan State's Marvis Parrish runs the ball during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect2c. #7 Brandon Tullis (Jr./3)5. #32 Kenneth Williams (R-Jr./4) - Nebraska transfer6. #25 Jace Clarizio (R-Fr./2)Wide ReceiverWR-XMichigan State receiver Charles Taplin II catches a pass during football practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect1. #19 Charles Taplin (R-Fr./2)2. #14 Bryson Williams (R-Fr./2)3. #18 Jameel Gardner Jr. (R-Sr./5) -Jackson State transferWR-ZMichigan State wide receiver KK Smith goes through drills during MSU's first fall camp practice on Thursday, August 6, 2026. | Starr Portice, Michigan State Spartans on SI1a. #3 Rodney Bullard Jr. (6th)1b. #8 KK Smith (R-Jr./4) - Notre Dame transfer3. #6 Fredrick Moore (R-Jr./4) - Michigan transfer4. #5 Samson Gash (Fr./1)WR-SlotMichigan State receiver Chrishon McCray runs after a catch during football practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect1. #13 Chrishon McCray (R-Sr./5)2a. #17 Braylon Collier (R-Fr./2)2b. #5 Samson Gash (Fr./1)Tight EndsMichigan State tight end Brennan Parachek runs after a catch during football practice on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect1a. #82 Brennan Parachek (R-Jr./4)1b. #31 Jayden Savoury (R-Fr./2)3. #12 Carson Gulker (6th) - Will get much more playing time than a traditional TE3 - Ferris State transfer4. #88 Kai Rios (R-Sr./5)Offensive LineMichigan State's Ben Murawski and the rest of the offensive line participate in a drill during spring football practice on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect1. #75 Ben Murawski (R-Sr./5) - UConn transfer2. #73 Rustin Young (R-So./3)3. #61 Collin Campbell (Fr./1)Left GuardMichigan State's Conner Moore, left, blocks Eli Coenen during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect1. #58 Conner Moore (R-Sr./5)2. #70 Luka Vincic (R-Sr./5)CenterMichigan State offensive lineman Trent Fraley goes through drills during the first day of training camp on Thursday, August 6, 2026. | Starr Portice, Michigan State Spartans on SI1. #63 Trent Fraley (R-Sr./5) - North Dakota State transfer2. #76 Drew Nichols (R-Fr.)Could Also Play: #70 Luka Vincic (R-Sr./5)Right GuardMichigan State's Nick Sharpe, center, runs a drill during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect1. #52 Nick Sharpe (6th) - South Carolina transfer2a. #70 Luka Vincic (R-Sr./5)2b. #77 Andrew Dennis (R-So./3)Right TackleMichigan State offensive lineman Rakeem Johnson goes through drills during the first day of fall camp on Thursday, August 6, 2026. | Starr Portice, Michigan State Spartans on SI1. #55 Rakeem Johnson (R-So.)2. #71 Robert Wright Jr. (R-Jr./4) - Georgia Southern transferCould Also Play: #58 Conner Moore (R-Sr./5)Defensive TacklesMichigan State's Ben Roberts runs a drill during spring football practice on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect1. #55 Ben Roberts (R-Sr./5)2a. #96 Eli Coenen (R-Jr./4) - Illinois transfer2b. #98 Derrick Simmons (R-Fr./2)Michigan State defensive lineman Derrick Simmons runs a drill during football practice on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect4. #25 Carlos Hazelwood (R-So./3) - Toledo transfer5. #52 Mikeshun Beeler (R-So./3)6. #57 Hudson Aultman (Fr./1)Rush EndsMichigan State's Kenny Soares Jr. prepares for a play during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect1. #1 Kenny Soares Jr. (R-Sr./5) - NC State transfer2. #11 Anelu Lafaele (R-So./3)April 18, 2026; East Lansing, Mich.; Michigan State Spartans rush end Anelu Lafaele (11) walks onto the field for MSU's "Spring Showcase" at Spartan Stadium. | Starr Portice, Michigan State Spartans on SI3a. #13 Isaac Smith (6th)3b. #56 Chris Piwowarczyk (R-So./3)5. #8 Trey Lisle (R-So./3) - SEMO transferDefensive EndsFrom left, Michigan State's Keahnist Thompson, Eli Coenen, Hudson Aultman and Chris Piwowarczyk run a drill during spring football practice on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect1. #9 Keahnist Thompson (R-Sr./5) - Weber State transfer2. #97 Cal Thrush (R-Fr./2)3a. #51 Kekai Burnett (R-So./3)Sep 6, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State defensive lineman Kekai Burnett (51) celebrates a double-overtime victory over Boston College at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect3b. #13 Isaac Smith (6th)LinebackersMIKE/Middle LinebackersMichigan State linebacker Jordan Hall (5) celebrates a play against Michigan during the first half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, October 25, 2025. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect1. #5 Jordan Hall (Sr./4)2. #18 Dion Crawford (Sr./4) - Buffalo transfer3. #45 Brady Pretzlaff (R-So./3)Michigan State's Brady Pretzlaff, left, and Caleb Wheatland participate in a drill during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect4. #16 Adam Shaw (Fr./1)WILL/Outside LinebackersMichigan State's Brady Pretzlaff, left, and Caleb Wheatland participate in a drill during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect1. #44 Caleb Wheatland (R-Sr./5) - Auburn transfer2. #18 Dion Crawford (Sr./4) - Buffalo transfer3. #12 Cam Stodghill (Sr./4) - Albany transferCornerbacksMichigan State defensive backs Charles Brantley, left, and Tre Bell III run a drill during football practice on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect1. #4 Charles Brantley (6th) - Miami (FL) transfer2. #3 Tre Bell (R-Sr./5) - Iowa State transferMichigan State's Tre Bell jokes with teammates during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect3. #22 Tyran Chappell (R-So./3) - Houston Christian transfer4. #0 NiJhay Burt (R-Sr./5)5. #14 Andrew Brinson IV (R-So./3)SafetiesNickelbacksMichigan State defensive back Michael Richard goes through drills during the first day of fall camp on Thursday, August 6, 2026. | Starr Portice, Michigan State Spartans on SI1. #7 Michael Richard (Sr./4) - Louisiana Tech transfer2. #31 Deuce Edwards (R-Fr./2)Could Also Play: #12 Cam Stodghill (Sr./4)Free SafetyMichigan State safety Nikai Martinez goes around the sideline during the Spartans' game against the USC Trojans on Sept. 20, 2025. | Darrell Craig Harris, On SI1. #21 Nikai Martinez (R-Sr./5)2a. #30 Aveon Grose (R-Sr./5)2b. #34 Khalil Majeed (6th)Strong SafetyMichigan State safety Devin Vaught goes through drills during the first day of training camp on Thursday, August 6, 2026. | Starr Portice, Michigan State Spartans on SI1. #2 Devin Vaught - Maine transfer2. #30 Aveon Grose (R-Sr./5)Can Also Play: #7 Michael Richard (Sr./4)KickerMichigan State's Liam Boyd kicks a field goal during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect1. #37 Liam Boyd (R-Sr./5) - Charlotte transfer2. #85 Stephen Gonzales (Fr./1)PunterMichigan State's Rhys Dakin punts the ball during the football Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect1. #9 Rhys Dakin (Jr./3) - Iowa transfer2. #49 Alex Weeks (R-Fr./2) - Northern Arizona transferLong SnapperJan 1, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks long snapper Nick Duzansky (96) against the Liberty Flames during the 2024 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect1. #50 Nick Duzansky (R-Jr./4) - Oregon transfer2. #53 Trey Serauskis (Fr./1)Notable Changes From Last Few WeeksMichigan State’s head coach Pat Fitzgerald calls out to players during football practice on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in East Lansing. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectThere are a few tweaks I've made to the overall projections from what I put out two weeks ago. Probably the most significant shift was the decision to make Brennan Parachek the team's top tight end. I'm still of the opinion that Jayden Savoury is the best option in the room this year, but from what I've seen during practice, I think Parachek will wind up being the starter in Week 1.Another little shift is moving Kayd Coffman up to QB3. I thought Leo Hannan held that spot while looking through drills early in camp because he had one of the three cameras on his helmet while Coffman didn't, but it now seems like the two of them have that third camera on a rotational basis. Really, I'd like to see Coffman go in during lopsided games this year before Cam Fancher because of his youth and extremely high ceiling.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow