Pat Fitzgerald sets championship expectations for Michigan State football

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Pat Fitzgerald sets championship expectations for Michigan State football
Summary

Pat Fitzgerald, the new head coach for Michigan State football, expressed high expectations at Big Ten Media Days, stating the goal is to win a Big Ten championship. Fitzgerald emphasized the need for the Spartans to work hard to regain their competitive status after years of struggling to finish with a winning record. He aims to make Spartan Nation proud and restore the program’s past glory. The Spartans prepare for the upcoming season with a focus on becoming contenders in the conference.

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  • Fitzgerald prioritizes winning a Big Ten championship.
  • This season marks his first year in East Lansing.
  • Michigan State has not finished with a winning record in five years.
  • Fitzgerald intends to rebuild the program's competitiveness.
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"Expectations are to win a Big Ten championship. Full stop."

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