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Oct 30, 2021; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on in the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-Imagn Images

Why Pat Fitzgerald is a High-Risk, High-Reward Hire for MSU

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 1, 2025

Maryland Terrapins vs. Michigan State Spartans Highlights | FOX College Football

Maryland Football Drops Season Finale Against Michigan State

Jaden Golding

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Nov 30, 2025

Oct 29, 2022; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Breaking Down what Pat Fitzgerald Hire Means for MSU Football

Jacob Cotsonika

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Nov 30, 2025

Michigan State RB Makhi Frazier carries the ball against USC on Sept. 20, 2025

Top Michigan State RB Announces Plans to Enter Transfer Portal

Jacob Cotsonika

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Nov 30, 2025

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Nov 29, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith asks a referee for the number of a penalized player in the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images

Ex-Oregon State Head Coach Jonathan Smith Fired By Michigan State

Joe Londergan

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Nov 30, 2025

Sep 24, 2022; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald before a game against the Miami (Ohio) Redhawks at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

MSU Finalizing Deal with Pat Fitzgerald to Become Next Head Coach

Jacob Cotsonika

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Nov 30, 2025

Former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald is set to be hired by Michigan State.

Michigan State Set to Hire Former Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald

Madison Williams

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Nov 30, 2025

Former Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald is a top candidate at Michigan State.

Ten Coaching Candidates for Michigan State Football Coaching Search After Jonathan Smith Firing

Bryan Fischer

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Nov 30, 2025

Former Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald talks to the media during Big 10 football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Former controversial college football coach named potential candidate for top Big Ten job

Ryan Young

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Nov 30, 2025

The Michigan, Michigan State rivalry will have a major shakeup ahead of 2026 season

Trent Knoop

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Nov 30, 2025

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key on the sideline against the Syracuse Orange in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Top MSU Coaching Candidates to Replace Jonathan Smith

Jacob Cotsonika

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Nov 30, 2025

Michigan State's head coach Jonathan Smith leaves the field after the game against Penn State after the game on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

MSU's Win Helps Their Case To Flip Three-Star DL

Jordon Lawrenz

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Nov 30, 2025

Michigan State's head coach Jonathan Smith

$52.8 million college football head coach fired after back-to-back losing seasons

Zachary McKinnell

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Nov 30, 2025

Michigan State's head coach Jonathan Smith looks on from the sideline during the fourth quarter in the game against Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Michigan State Firing Jonathan Smith after Two Seasons

Jacob Cotsonika

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Nov 30, 2025

Jonathan Smith coached Michigan State for two seasons

Michigan State to Part Ways With Jonathan Smith After Two Seasons

Blake Silverman

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Nov 30, 2025

Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Omari Kelly (1) celebrates a touchdown with tight end Jack Velling (12) during a game against the Maryland Terrapins at Ford Field on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

3 Observations from MSU's Season Finale Victory over Maryland

Jacob Cotsonika

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Nov 30, 2025

Michigan State Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith walks around during pregame warmups ahead of a game against the Maryland Terrapins at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

Sparse Ford Field Crowd Reflects MSU Fans’ Message to Smith

Jacob Cotsonika

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Nov 30, 2025

Michigan State's Aveon Grose celebrates after a special teams tackle against Penn State during the third quarter on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

MSU's Electric Top Receiver Battle In Season Finale Victory

Nathan Berry

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Nov 30, 2025

Michigan State Spartans quarterback Alessio Milivojevic, left, and wide receiver Alante Brown, right, listen to a question during a press conference after a 38-28 win over the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at Ford Field.

MSU's Milivojevic and Brown on Long-Awaited Win, Kick Return TD

Jacob Cotsonika

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Nov 30, 2025

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