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Pat Fitzgerald

Head Coach

SAFEHEATING UP

Overall Record: 2-5
Conference Record: 0-4
Buyout: N/A
2027 Recruiting Rank: N/A
Hired: Dec 1, 2025

Buyout details: Former Northwestern HC.

Another one slips away.

Pat Fitzgerald's squad fell 10-28 at UCLA — a 18-point margin. Provisional game-reaction bump pending review.

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Michigan State Spartan fans say Pat Fitzgerald Should Be Given Plenty Of Time

OU's offense struggles after Lebby's departure.

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After a loss to his alma mater, Michigan State football coach Pat Fitzgerald is trying to pass on lessons he learned at Northwestern to his new team. See link below ⬇️ 📸 Nick King/Lansing State Journal, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co
Fitzgerald reflects on lessons from Northwestern after Michigan State loss.
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Oct 20, 2026
Pat Fitzgerald details Michigan State's travel plans for cross-country trip to UCLA
Fitzgerald shares plans for Michigan State's trip to UCLA.
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Oct 20, 2026
DotComp: Checkpoints and Checkbooks; Pat Fitzgerald, UCLA and what's important now
Talks about Fitzgerald, UCLA, and current priorities.
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Oct 20, 2026
Pat Fitzgerald expressed his concern for a continuing four-letter problem for Michigan State football: “Missed opportunities for big plays.” See link below ⬇️ 📸 Nick King/Lansing State Journal
Fitzgerald warns of missed opportunities for Michigan State.
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Oct 19, 2026
Pat Fitzgerald previews upcoming matchup against top 10 UCLA
Fitzgerald previews the big matchup against UCLA.
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Oct 18, 2026
Long before the blocked kick and Aidan Chiles’ homecoming heroics did in Michigan State football, Pat Fitzgerald saw missed opportunities building. See link below ⬇️ 📸 Nick King/Lansing State Journal
Fitzgerald sees missed opportunities for MSU football this season.
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Oct 18, 2026
Michigan State football post-game grades: Northwestern
Post-game grades reveal struggles for Michigan State vs Northwestern.
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Oct 17, 2026
REACTION: Michigan State HC Pat Fitzgerald - 'I get paid to win, and we're not winning'
Fitzgerald states he must win; team underperforming.
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Oct 17, 2026
‘We’re close’: Michigan State feels snakebit after late collapse against Northwestern
Spartans feel snakebit after collapse against Northwestern.
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Oct 16, 2026
Pat Fitzgerald was Northwestern football royalty. Then, a hazing scandal forced him out
Fitzgerald forced out after hazing scandal at Northwestern.
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Oct 15, 2026
Northwestern vs Michigan State Prediction: Pat Fitzgerald's Moment Against His Former Team
Predictions framed around Fitzgerald's game against his old team.
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Oct 15, 2026
RADIO RECAP: Michigan State HC Pat Fitzgerald previews Northwestern
Fitzgerald talks about upcoming matchup against Northwestern.
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Oct 14, 2026
Pat Fitzgerald's passion got the better of him in Michigan State's last game, but who among us can't relate? See link below ⬇️ 📸 Dale Young, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Fitzgerald's passion highlighted after MSU's last game.
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Oct 14, 2026
After a slow start against Illinois, Alessio MIlivojevic and Michigan State football's offense finished strong. The Spartans need more to win again. See link below ⬇️ 📸 Nick King/Lansing State Journal
Spartans need more after slow start vs. Illinois.
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Fitzgerald takes responsibility for middle finger, won’t apologize for defending team
The State NewsOct 13, 2026

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Another one slips away.

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Michigan State Spartan fans say Pat Fitzgerald Should Be Given Plenty Of Time

What MSU's Fitzgerald Can Prove This Weekend Against UCLA

What MSU's Fitzgerald Can Prove This Weekend Against UCLA

3 Reasons for Optimism & Pessimism About Fitzgerald's MSU Tenure So Far

UCLA turnaround offers blueprint for MSU football’s rebuild

After a loss to his alma mater, Michigan State football coach Pat Fitzgerald is trying to pass on lessons he learned at Northwestern to his new team. See link below ⬇️ 📸 Nick King/Lansing State Journal, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co

Pat Fitzgerald details Michigan State's travel plans for cross-country trip to UCLA

DotComp: Checkpoints and Checkbooks; Pat Fitzgerald, UCLA and what's important now

Pat Fitzgerald expressed his concern for a continuing four-letter problem for Michigan State football: “Missed opportunities for big plays.” See link below ⬇️ 📸 Nick King/Lansing State Journal

Pat Fitzgerald previews upcoming matchup against top 10 UCLA

Long before the blocked kick and Aidan Chiles’ homecoming heroics did in Michigan State football, Pat Fitzgerald saw missed opportunities building. See link below ⬇️ 📸 Nick King/Lansing State Journal

Michigan State football post-game grades: Northwestern

REACTION: Michigan State HC Pat Fitzgerald - 'I get paid to win, and we're not winning'

‘We’re close’: Michigan State feels snakebit after late collapse against Northwestern

Pat Fitzgerald was Northwestern football royalty. Then, a hazing scandal forced him out

Northwestern vs Michigan State Prediction: Pat Fitzgerald's Moment Against His Former Team

RADIO RECAP: Michigan State HC Pat Fitzgerald previews Northwestern

Pat Fitzgerald's passion got the better of him in Michigan State's last game, but who among us can't relate? See link below ⬇️ 📸 Dale Young, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

After a slow start against Illinois, Alessio MIlivojevic and Michigan State football's offense finished strong. The Spartans need more to win again. See link below ⬇️ 📸 Nick King/Lansing State Journal

Fitzgerald takes responsibility for middle finger, won’t apologize for defending team