Michigan State Spartans#7 · S Michael Richard
83 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-10
- Weight
- 179 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- New Orleans, LA
Michael Richard is a S (#7) for Michigan State, from New Orleans, LA. In the 2026 season he has 10 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 18
Sacks 3
Interceptions 9
Passes defensed 13
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 9
Efficiency
Tackles per game 16
Sack rate 3
Coverage 13
Ball-hawking 9
Run defense 18
Havoc rate 12
Measurables
Height 3
Weight 4
Frame 3
Experience 17
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2026 season
10
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
2
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Michael Richard career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MSU | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | LT | 11 | 38 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | LT | 9 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | LT | 10 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Career | 34 | 113 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
31
7
20No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | vs Nebraska | L 13-31 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Notre Dame | L 10-27 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Eastern Michigan | W 35-7 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 4 | vs Toledo | W 30-20 | 5 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowMichigan State S: #7
- ClassSenior
- HometownNew Orleans, LA
Michael Richard: Michigan State S profile and stats
Michael Richard is a S (#7) for Michigan State, from New Orleans, LA. This profile tracks Michael Richard's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Michigan State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Michigan State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Michael Richard in the news
All newsPreviewIllinois at Michigan State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Illinois visits Michigan State at Spartan Stadium. Kickoff is 3:30 PM ET, on FS1.2026-10-07RecapNotre Dame beat Michigan State 27-10 (Week 3, 2026)Notre Dame beat Michigan State 27-10 at Notre Dame Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 3-0, and Michigan State is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapMichigan State beat Eastern Michigan 35-7 (Week 2, 2026)Michigan State beat Eastern Michigan 35-7 at Spartan Stadium. Now Michigan State is 2-0, and Eastern Michigan is 1-2.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Michael Richard play for?
Michael Richard plays for Michigan State, wearing #7 at S.
What position does Michael Richard play?
Michael Richard is a S for Michigan State.
How tall is Michael Richard?
Michael Richard is 5-10 and weighs 179 lb.
What year is Michael Richard in?
Michael Richard is listed as a senior on the Michigan State roster.
Where is Michael Richard from?
Michael Richard is from New Orleans, LA.
How many tackles does Michael Richard have?
Michael Richard has 10 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.