Nearly 10 Spartans named to East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 preseason watch list

Eight Spartans Shine Bright: Michigan State Players Featured on Prestigious Shrine Bowl Watch List

Potential All-Stars for the 2025 Season

The prestigious East-West Shrine Bowl has unveiled its highly anticipated Preseason 1000 Watch List, and Michigan State University is well represented with eight players earning a spot. The annual event features top collegiate athletes vying for recognition and opportunities to advance their careers after the season concludes.

This year's East-West Shrine Bowl, scheduled for January 27 in Frisco, Texas, could see multiple Spartans take the field.

The Spartan Standouts:

  • NiJhay Burt (cornerback)
  • Aidan Chiles (quarterback)
  • Matt Gulbin (guard)
  • Omari Kelly (wide receiver)
  • Nikai Martinez (safety)
  • Conner Moore (tackle)
  • Elijah Tau-Tolliver (running back)
  • Jack Velling (tight end)

Looking Ahead to the Gridiron:

Michigan State football kicks off its 2025 season on August 29th against Western Michigan, with a 7 p.m. ET kickoff at Spartan Stadium, broadcasted live on FS1.

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