Fitzgerald’s First Year Tested | Michigan State Spartans Football News

Michigan State football kicks off a new era under head coach Pat Fitzgerald, aiming to snap a four-year bowl drought with a fast turnaround. The Spartans open with a projected blowout win over Toledo, followed by an easy victory against Eastern Michigan — but the real test comes against Notre Dame, where they’re expected to fall badly. After that, a tough stretch of Big Ten games begins with Nebraska, and fans are counting on strong performances against conference foes to spark momentum. Despite facing daunting matchups like Illinois, UCLA, Michigan, Washington, and Oregon — with losses likely — the goal is progress, not perfection. The season ends predicted at 5-7, no bowl, but with hopes that Fitzgerald’s first year lays the groundwork for future success. 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/ff71defef884fb86