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Michigan State prepares for Notre Dame under Pat Fitzgerald's guidance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:15 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Michigan State prepares for Notre Dame under Pat Fitzgerald's guidance

Summary

Michigan State coach Pat Fitzgerald is emphasizing the importance of preparation as the team readies for its final nonconference game against No. 3 Notre Dame on Saturday, September 16. Fitzgerald stressed that success will hinge on focusing on practice details, particularly after recent shortcomings in drills. The Spartans aim to build on their 35-7 victory over Eastern Michigan. Fitzgerald, a two-time upset victor at Notre Dame, believes his team's mindset and attention to fundamentals are vital for their chance to compete against a historically strong program, currently favored by 29.5 points.

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By the Numbers

•Michigan State is 2-0 heading into the game against Notre Dame.
•Fitzgerald calls special teams a work in progress.
•Spartans aim to maintain a strong focus on practice details.
•Fitzgerald is focusing on preparation rather than worrying about odds.
•Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. on NBC.

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8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Pat Fitzgerald focused on 'Spartan way' to get ready for Notre Dame

What they're saying

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How MSU competes in its final nonconference game against Notre Dame will come down to how focused MSU is on the details, coach Pat Fitzgerald said.
— Yahoo Sports

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