Fitzgerald’s First Test Against Toledo | Michigan State Spartans Football News

Michigan State kicks off its 2026 season tonight against Toledo in a high-stakes opener under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, aiming to rebuild after a dismal four-win campaign and return to bowl contention. Toledo, led by new coach Mike Jacobs and riding a 16-game winning streak, brings an experienced roster and transfer-heavy depth. Fitzgerald seeks to resurrect the classic “Spartan style” with defensive coordinator Joe Rossi back in place — but faces setbacks like injured freshman star Samson Gash. Quarterback Alessio Milivojevic, stepping into the spotlight, could be the catalyst fans hope for, echoing Brian Hoyer’s role in past revivals. With rain looming and a run-first identity on the horizon, this game is MSU’s first real test of their new era — and it’s all on the line. 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/0dd12344bbb64d50