Michigan State defense aims to improve game finishes for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 1:17 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Michigan State football's defense is shifting focus under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald, who aims to enhance their ability to finish games. Linebacker Jordan Hall highlighted the team's struggles last season, noting they often faltered in close games. With experienced coaches like Joe Rossi and Max Bullough on staff, there is emphasis on improvement. The Spartans had a challenging 4-8 season last year, missing a bowl game. Fitzgerald has made personnel changes, looking to foster a strong defensive culture.
- •Jordan Hall emphasizes the need to finish games effectively.
- •Michigan State's defense struggled but aims for improvement in 2026.
- •Pat Fitzgerald and staff focus on enhancing defensive strategy.
- •Spartans went 4-8 last season, missing bowl eligibility.
- •Max Bullough returns to mentor and lead the linebackers.
- 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan State defense focused on ‘finishing games’ in 2026
"MSU wants its defense to finish games, which linebacker Jordan Hall told Big Ten Network is the next step for his Spartans.
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