Michigan State football grades highlight improvement amid losing streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 9:02 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Michigan State football, under coach Pat Fitzgerald, sits at 2-4 overall and 0-3 in Big Ten play after a four-game losing streak. Despite the challenges, including several injuries, the team has shown signs of improvement. Key performances have come from quarterback Alessio Milivojevic, who is developing but still struggles with decision-making. The Spartans will host Northwestern on October 17, looking to secure a critical victory for bowl eligibility.
- •Michigan State is 2-4 overall and 0-3 in Big Ten.
- •Alessio Milivojevic had a breakout game against Illinois.
- •The Spartans will face Northwestern on October 17.
- •Jaziun Patterson leads the run game after Cam Edwards' injury.
- •Coaching improvements noted despite recent losses.
- 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan State football midseason grades: Improvement amid struggles
"Here are our midseason grades for Michigan State football for coach Pat Fitzgerald's first season and the Spartans on a four-game losing streak.
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