Pat Fitzgerald addresses media after Michigan State's loss to Wisconsin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Following a 31-3 loss to Wisconsin on October 3, 2026, Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald expressed his disappointment at the team's performance. The Spartans, now sitting at 2-3 overall and 0-2 in Big Ten play, struggled significantly, failing to convert on key fourth downs. Fitzgerald noted that there were numerous one-on-one battle losses and emphasized the need for coaching improvements. He acknowledged the team's frustration with their performance and mentioned efforts to get more players involved.
- •Michigan State falls to 2-3 overall and 0-2 in Big Ten play.
- •Fitzgerald called the performance 'not acceptable at all.'
- •The Spartans lacked effectiveness on third and fourth downs.
- •Fitzgerald mentioned changes were attempted in the second half.
- •He described the players' attitude as one of frustration with themselves.
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