East Lansing — Spartan Stadium is due for some upgrades as part of Michigan State’s recently launched $1 billion fundraising initiative.

It might also get a name change – some day.

Athletic director J Batt told The Detroit News that Michigan State is “certainly in business” for naming rights with its athletics properties, including 102-year-old Spartan Stadium.

This statement comes just days after Michigan State athletics announced a $1 billion fundraising effort, named FOR SPARTA, that seeks improvements to a number of Michigan State venues, including Spartan Stadium, Breslin Center and Jenison Fieldhouse. Greg and Dawn Williams donated $290 million toward the FOR SPARTA fund – part of their $401 million total commitment – MSU announced Friday.

There are no indications, however, that

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