Bret Bielema supports Pat Fitzgerald's return to coaching at Michigan State

At Big Ten Media Days, Illinois coach Bret Bielema expressed support for Pat Fitzgerald's return to college football as the head coach at Michigan State. Fitzgerald, who previously led Northwestern from 2006 to 2022, is looking to revitalize MSU's program after a challenging period. Bielema remarked that college football is better with Fitzgerald involved, despite the challenges of coaching against a friend. Fitzgerald's contract with Michigan State is set for a minimum of five years valued at $30 million. The two coaches are set to meet on October 10 when Illinois visits Michigan State.

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