1 for Michigan State. Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald observes practice during the first day of training camp on Thursday, August 6, 2026. | Starr Portice, Michigan State Spartans on SI"Everybody has played against the guy -- this is a general statement -- [the person] who wore No. After the whole team voted, it turned out NC State transfer Kenny Soares Jr. won the uniform. Soares entered the portal again this offseason and committed to Michigan State on Jan. 13.