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On YouTubeMichigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 4
Recapping Early Signing Day for Michigan State, Fitzgerald
Wednesday was the first big day of Pat Fitzgerald's tenure at Michigan State , as recruits in the 2026 class began to sign their letters of intent to join him and the Spartans.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 4
How Pat Fitzgerald Can Maximize First MSU Recruiting Class
The Michigan State Spartans have signed most of their 2026 recruiting class as of National Signing Day on Wednesday. MSU still has a few players left who need to sign: wide receiver Samson Gash, offensive lineman Collin Campbell, and defensive back Jeremiah Favorite.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 4
What We’ve Learned from Fitzgerald’s First Days at MSU
Pat Fitzgerald didn't get much time to admire his fresh start at Michigan State before having to get to work. He's got players on the current roster to try and retain, and a recruiting class to keep intact that started signing their letters of intent on Wednesday.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 4
Breaking Down Details of MSU's Pat Fitzgerald's Contract
The Pat Fitzgerald era at Michigan State has arrived, and the newest head football coach has signed a five-year deal with the school. Fitzgerald's contract, which Spartan Nation has obtained a copy of, has some interesting elements in it that are slightly different from Jonathan Smith's deal.
Shane Vansaghi News / Big Ten Network / December 3
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 3
Why Athletic Initiative Will Benefit Pat Fitzgerald Majorly
The Michigan State Spartans are beginning a new era in their football program under newly appointed head coach Pat Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald takes the job after MSU fired Jonathan Smith on Sunday after two unsuccessful seasons in East Lansing.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 3
What Grade Michigan State’s Hire of Pat Fitzgerald Gets
Pat Fitzgerald has been officially named the new head coach of Michigan State football. After letting Jonathan Smith go, a day after winning against Maryland, J Batt wasted no time in finding the next head coach. Fitzgerald was the former head coach of Northwestern from 2006-2023.
Michigan State Spartans News / College Football Talk / December 3
Michigan State hires Pat Fitzgerald with five-year, $30 million contract after he talked with eight schools 
Pat Fitzgerald spoke with eight schools about potentially coaching their football teams, looking for the best place to resume his career, before choosing Michigan State.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 3
3 Observations From Michigan State's Convincing Win over Iowa
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Tuesday was one of the most eventful days at Michigan State in a while. MSU formally introduced Pat Fitzgerald as its new head football
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 3
Pat Fitzgerald Hire Earns Praise from Spartan Legend
Michigan State held its introductory press conference for new head football coach Pat Fitzgerald on Tuesday afternoon. Fitzgerald’s opening remarks earned
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 3
Early Signing Day Tracker: Every Player Coming to MSU in 2026
Follow along as Michigan State builds its 2026 recruiting class during the Early Signing Period. This real-time tracker features every official signee, individual breakdowns, position group insights, and how the class stacks up nationally.
Jaxon Kohler News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 3
MSU's Jaxon Kohler Continues Rise with Double-Double vs. Iowa
EAST LANSING, Mich. --- Lots of things are going right for Michigan State basketball so far this season. Senior forward Jaxon Kohler has been one of them.
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Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / December 2
Tom Izzo gives thoughts on supporting Pat Fitzgerald at Michigan State
Tom Izzo has been with the Michigan State Spartans for a long time. He was hired as the head basketball coach in 1995 and has been a Spartan ever since, as he's carved out a legendary coaching career.
Michigan State Spartans News / Athlon Sports / December 1
College Football Coach Reportedly Accepts Big Ten Job
The Michigan State Spartans parted ways with coach Jonathan Smith on Sunday. Smith was in East Lansing for the past two seasons after taking the job, coming from Oregon State.
Michigan State Spartans News / Total Apex Sports / November 30
Pat Fitzgerald Hired As Next Head Coach Of Michigan State
In a move that has the college football world buzzing, Michigan State appears ready to roll the dice on a redemption story. Sources close to the program have indicated that former Northwestern Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald is the primary target to take over the Spartans, with a deal expected to be finalized soon.
Michigan State Spartans News / Larry Brown Sports / November 30
Michigan State makes major decision on Jonathan Smith
The Michigan State Spartans are the latest college football team to make a coaching change.
$52.8 million college football head coach fired after back-to-back losing seasons
Michigan State fired head coach Jonathan Smith after only two seasons with the Spartans. On3's Pete Nakos was the first to report the news. In his two seasons in East Lansing, Smith was 9-15 overall and 4-14 in the Big Ten before vacated wins.
Michigan State Spartans News / Athlon Sports / November 30
8 Coaching Candidates to Replace Jonathan Smith at Michigan State
Michigan State fired coach Jonathan Smith on Sunday. Smith went 9-15 in two seasons in East Lansing and won just four Big Ten contests in that span. The Spartans finished 4-8 in 2025 after a win over Maryland in Week 14 to ensure the program wouldn’t go winless in conference action.
Pat Fitzgerald News / Yardbarker / November 30
Michigan State to fire HC Jonathan Smith with potential replacement already in mind
A disappointing season for the Michigan State Spartans is reportedly leading to a coaching change.
Michigan State Spartans News / Yardbarker / November 25
Michigan State HC Jonathan Smith not thinking about his future in East Lansing
Michigan State Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith is absolutely in the hot seat in East Lansing. Yes, he's only in his second season with the Spartans, but his team is 3-8 and they're riding an eight-game losing streak.
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