Spartans Aim to Defy Low Predictions | Michigan State Spartans Football News

USA TODAY Sports is forecasting a rough year for Michigan State, predicting just four wins overall and two in conference play — barely ahead of Purdue, who they expect to win none. With betting lines at 4.5 wins and national analysts skeptical under new coach Pat Fitzgerald, local media still holds hope for a bowl berth. It’s been five years since the Spartans last played in postseason action, and with four straight losing seasons, Fitzgerald’s first year will be a massive uphill battle. The season kicks off Friday against Toledo at 8 p.m. ET — a critical test as MSU aims to prove doubters wrong and make noise in the Big Ten. 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/fc095f4a4a2d16ed