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Michigan State football gallery from Senior Day loss to Penn State

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November 21, 2025

On Saturday, Michigan State football trotted out of the Spartan Stadium tunnel for the final time on the season. After a spirited first three quarters, the offense could not give the defense a break, and Penn State pulled away. The Spartan seniors finished the day with a 10-28 loss, with the offense failing to score in the last half of the game.

Spartan Shadows had photographer Nolan Gerou on hand to capture the game.

With this being the final home game of the season, Senior Day was in full swing, and all the seniors celebrated have at least one shot in the gallery below, during their final runs out of the tunnel. It is worth mentioning that senior cornerback Malcolm Bell elected to not run on Senior Day, as he had ran for UConn’s Senior Day in 2024. The defensive back cited that it was his personal belief that the event should only happen once.

Feel free to follow Nolan Gerou on his Instagram for other great shots, found at @nolangerouphotography.

: Braylon Collier (17) prepares to return a punt during warmups. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: A closer look at the Spartans’ new camo helmet for Military Appreciation. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Kai Rios hauls in a pass during warmups. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Michael Masunas is dragged down with the ball against Penn State. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Malcolm Bell (14) makes a tackle on Ethan Grunkemyer of Penn State. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Alessio Milivojevic hands the ball off to Brandon Tullis. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Wayne Matthews III (10) gestures for a fourth down against Penn State. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Armorion Smith (19) gestures for a fourth down against Penn State. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Alessio Milivojevic (11) drops back during Michigan State football’s game against Penn State. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: The Spartans get congratulated for a stop against Penn State. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Sam Edwards shakes hands during his final Spartan Walk. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Alessio Milivojevic faces pressure during Michigan State football’s 10-28 loss to Penn State. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Sparty points at the camera. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Aveon Grose raises his arm in the air for Michigan State football. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Sparty flexes as he is driven towards the Spartan Walk. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Alessio Milivojevic (center, in grey) heads towards Spartan Stadium during the Spartan Walk. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Darius Snow reflects during his final Spartan Walk. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Michigan State football head coach Jonathan Smith gives a thumbs up during the Spartan Walk. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Nick Marsh grins during the Spartan Walk. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Matt Gulbin looks towards Spartan Stadium during his last Spartan Walk. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Alessio Milivojevic (11) gets drilled by Penn State’s Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) during Michigan State football’s loss to Penn State. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Nick Marsh gets into position for Michigan State football. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Nick Marsh (6) gets tackled against Penn State. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jordan Hall (5) braces for impact after Malik Spencer (43) broke a pass up. Grady Kelly (16) remains in pursuit. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jack Velling (center, in a white Michigan State jacket) talks with Ryan Eckley (half out of frame) during their final Spartan Walk. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Makhi Frazier is tackled during Michigan State football’s loss to Penn State. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Alex VanSumeren chases down Ethan Grunkemeyer. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Alessio Milivojevic prepares to hand the ball off to Elijah Tau-Tolliver (4). Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Aydan West stands on field after the play ended. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Elijah Tau-Tolliver prepares to return a kickoff. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Elijah Tau-Tolliver runs in open field with Caleb Carter blocking. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Alessio Milivojevic (11) prepares to throw against Penn State. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Alessio Milivojevic calls for a check at the line. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jonathan Smith and Terry Smith shake hands following Michigan State football’s 28-10 loss. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jonathan Smith leaves Spartan Stadium for the final time in 2025. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Chrishon McCray walks off the field following a 28-10 loss. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Leonard Ah You exits Spartan Stadium. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jordan Hall exits Spartan Stadium. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Malik Spencer (43) and Audavion Collins (2) pose for the cameras post-game. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Aidan Chiles exits Spartan Stadium for potentially the final time. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Alessio Milivojevic speaks with the media post-game. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Alex VanSumeren speaks with the media post-game. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

Senior Day Festivities

: Jalen Satchell embraces Jonathan Smith on Senior Day. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Alante Brown greets his family during Senior Day. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Alante Brown runs during Senior Day introductions. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Omari Kelly embraces Jonathan Smith on Senior Day. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Nikai Martinez embraces Jonathan Smith on Senior Day. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Elijah Tau-Tolliver runs during Senior Day introductions. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Joshua Eaton stands during Senior Day introductions. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Wayne Matthews III daps up Jonathan Smith on Senior Day. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jack Velling runs during Senior Day introductions. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Grady Kelly stands during Senior Day introductions. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Armorion Smith stands during Senior Day introductions. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Darius Snow looks skyward as he runs during Senior Day festivites. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Devynn Cromwell stands during Senior Day introductions. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Dontavius Nash embraces Jonathan Smith on Senior Day. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Khalil Majeed runs during Senior Day introductions. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: David Millikin embraces Jonathan Smith on Senior Day. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Malik Spencer stands during Senior Day introductions. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Cam Williams stands during Senior Day introductions. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Caleb Carter stands during Senior Day introductions. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Ben Nelson stands during Senior Day introductions. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Blake Sislo stands during introductions on Senior Day. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Blake Sislo greets Jonathan Smith on Senior Day. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Ru’Quan Buckley walks out to the crowd on Senior Day. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Ryan Eckley is introduced to the crowd on Senior Day. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Ryan Eckley prepares to greet Jonathan Smith on Senior Day. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Sam Edwards is introduced to the crowd on Senior Day. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Sam Edwards embraces Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Matt Gulbin is introduced on Senior Day. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Quindarius Dunnigan embraces head coach Jonathan Smith. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

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