Spartans Rebuild Under Fitzgerald

Michigan State football is poised for a fresh start under first-year coach Pat Fitzgerald, rebuilding with new talent across offense, defense, and a loaded freshman class. The Spartans kick off with easy wins over Toledo and Eastern Michigan, then face a brutal test against Notre Dame—expected to lose by one. Big Ten play begins with a defensive showdown against Nebraska, followed by road games at Wisconsin and a home showdown against Illinois, where a late-game rally could ignite the crowd. An emotional clash with Northwestern looms, then a road trip to UCLA, before the bitter rivalry game against Michigan—projected to lose. The season closes with tough matchups against Washington and Oregon, ending with a road game against Rutgers. Despite lofty expectations, the prediction is a seven-win, five-loss season—just enough to reach a bowl game and mark a major turning point for the program after years of rebuilding. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/91ffaffc20c1c1df