MSU football falls to Notre Dame as Fitzgerald criticizes execution
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 1:18 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Michigan State football lost to No. 3 Notre Dame 27-10 on September 20. The Spartans trailed by just seven points at halftime but struggled offensively in the second half, failing to score any points. Head coach Pat Fitzgerald expressed his frustration postgame, stating there are no moral victories and acknowledging critical mistakes by the team. Michigan State is now 2-1 and will face Nebraska in their Big Ten opener next Saturday at Spartan Stadium.
- •Michigan State lost to No. 3 Notre Dame 27-10.
- •Spartans trailed 10-3 at halftime but did not score in the second half.
- •Pat Fitzgerald cited execution issues and critical mistakes.
- •MSU will play Nebraska in their Big Ten opener next Saturday.
- •Fitzgerald praised linebacker Jordan Hall and reported on injuries.
- 1:18 PMYahoo Sports — What Pat Fitzgerald had to say following MSU football's loss at Notre Dame
""I'm pissed -- we came down here to win a game (and) we didn't execute."
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