Pat Fitzgerald comments on Michigan State's upcoming season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:53 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Michigan State football prepares for its season opener against Toledo next week, with new head coach Pat Fitzgerald addressing the media. Fitzgerald expressed optimism about the team and shared updates, including the eligibility of wide receiver Rodney Bullard. He also highlighted the leadership shown by the newly announced captains and emphasized the expectations for incoming transfers Caleb Wheatland and Dion Crawford. Fitzgerald acknowledged the challenges of preparing for the season and the significance of the opener against Toledo.
- •Pat Fitzgerald is the new head coach of Michigan State.
- •Season opener scheduled against Toledo next week Friday.
- •Rodney Bullard is expected to have a significant role.
- •Six captains announced, showing strong leadership on the team.
- •Incoming transfers Wheatland and Crawford anticipated to contribute.
- 5:53 PMYahoo Sports — What Pat Fitzgerald had to say ahead of next week's season opener
"Michigan State football is back next week and Pat Fitzgerald spoke to the media on Monday as his team gears up for competition:
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