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Sept. 8, 2026

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The week in photos: Sept. 1–7, 2026

By: Kelsie Lane
MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz takes a selfie with members of the SMB at Cowles House
SMB marching to Spartan Stadium
Spartan cheerleader lifted next to Spartan statue
President Guskiewicz and Amy high five kids on the way to Spartan Stadium
Sparty Mascot takes the field in Spartan Stadium
MSU football team taking the field pregame
MSU students cheering at Spartan Stadium
MSU Football coach Pat Fitzgerald taps President Kevin Guskiewicz
Zeke the Wonderdog jumping off trainer
MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz takes a selfie with members of the SMB at Cowles House
SMB marching to Spartan Stadium

President Guskiewicz snaps a selfie with members of the Spartan Marching Band outside of Cowles House. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The Spartan Marching Band helped bring the energy to fans and players as they marched to Spartan Stadium ahead of the first football game of the season. Photo by Nick Schrader.

A member of the Michigan State cheerleading team stands even taller than The Spartan as the team performs prior to the game. Photo by Nick Schrader.

President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., and Amy Guskiewicz high-five a group of junior Spartans as they head to the Sept. 4 game against Toledo. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Sparty takes the field at the beginning of the first football game of the 2026–27 season. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The Michigan State football team takes their inaugural trip through the tunnel as they prepare to face Toledo during the Sept. 4 season opener. Photo by Nick Schrader.

Fans in the Spartan Stadium student section gave it their all when cheering for MSU. Their enthusiasm helped the Spartans win 30-20, making a strong start for the season ahead. Photo by Nick Schrader.

Football Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald high-fives President Guskiewicz at the beginning of the Sept. 4 opener at Spartan Stadium. The game against Toledo marks Fitzgerald’s first game and first win as head coach. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Zeke V wows the crowd at her first official game in Spartan Stadium. Pups performing as Zeke the Wonderdog have performed at Spartan Stadium since 1977, uniting Spartan football fans over five generations. Photo by Nick Schrader.

President Guskiewicz snaps a selfie with members of the Spartan Marching Band outside of Cowles House. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

The Spartan Marching Band helped bring the energy to fans and players as they marched to Spartan Stadium ahead of the first football game of the season. Photo by Nick Schrader.

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