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Alessio Milivojevic previews Michigan State season opener against Toledo

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Alessio Milivojevic previews Michigan State season opener against Toledo

Summary

Michigan State quarterback Alessio Milivojevic prepared for the Spartans' season opener against Toledo, marking the beginning of the Pat Fitzgerald era in East Lansing. Milivojevic, who assumed the starting position midway through the previous season, enters the game with a full offseason of preparation as the offensive leader. During a media session on Tuesday, he expressed confidence in his command of the offense and comfort with the team's receiving depth. He noted that the experience of past live games has provided him with necessary confidence ahead of the upcoming matchup. The Spartans will host the Rockets at Spartan Stadium for the opening contest. This game serves as the first competitive opportunity for the team to evaluate its personnel in live conditions against an opponent.

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Status Watch

•Michigan State faces Toledo in the upcoming season opener at Spartan Stadium.
•Alessio Milivojevic enters the season as the established starting quarterback for the Spartans.
•The game serves as the first official outing for head coach Pat Fitzgerald.
•Milivojevic expects the team to utilize deep receiver rotations during the matchup.

Latest Updates

5:35 PMYahoo Sports — MSU QB Alessio Milivojevic Is Ready to Get Out of Practice and Into Game Time
1:54 AMYahoo Sports — See what Alessio Milivojevic said ahead of Spartans season opener

What they're saying

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A full offseason as QB1 changes everything. Alessio Milivojevic says the Spartans are done practicing against themselves and are ready for Friday night's opener against Toledo.
— Yahoo Sports