Fitzgerald vs Fickell Showdown | Michigan State Spartans Football News

Michigan State football’s season kicks off under new coach Pat Fitzgerald, aiming to end a four-year bowl drought. Their next big test? A road showdown against Wisconsin on October 3, 2026 — where Luke Fickell, who nearly took the Spartans job in 2020, now faces mounting pressure with a shaky 17-21 record. Predictions favor Wisconsin, 26-20, as the Badgers’ late-game score secures the win and keeps Fickell’s job alive — while MSU regroups for their next challenge at home against Illinois. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c0d0eb2a26962a1c