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Michigan State football prepares for 2026 season under Pat Fitzgerald

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 11:46 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Michigan State football prepares for 2026 season under Pat Fitzgerald
Summary

Michigan State Spartans will begin the 2026 college football season with new head coach Pat Fitzgerald and quarterback Alessio Milivojevic. After a disappointing 2025 campaign that ended with a 4-8 record, the Spartans aim to improve with Milivojevic's promising performances, including a standout game against Maryland. Fitzgerald, who brings a wealth of experience, aims to develop team chemistry and build on Milivojevic's successes. The Spartans' schedule features several challenging matchups, including encounters with prestigious opponents like Notre Dame and Michigan.

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  • •Michigan State finished 2025 with a 4-8 record, 1-8 in Big Ten play.
  • •Pat Fitzgerald enters his first season as head coach of the Spartans.
  • •Alessio Milivojevic showed promise with four touchdowns in the season finale.
  • •Key players include wide receiver Chrishon McCray and linebacker Jordan Hall.
  • •The 2026 schedule features games against Notre Dame and Michigan.
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Michigan State aims for a 2026 turnaround with new coach Pat Fitzgerald and rising QB Alessio Milivojevic.

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