Michigan State Ends Losing Streak With Win Over Michigan

Michigan State coach Pat Fitzgerald dedicated the Spartans’ 15-6 victory over Michigan on November 7 to the program’s former players and fans. Speaking after the game, he said the team had not delivered the number of wins supporters wanted, but emphasized the importance of beating Michigan. He praised his players for being ready and finishing the game.

The win was Michigan State’s third of the season and its first over Michigan since 2021. It also halted a six-game losing streak, offering a positive result as Fitzgerald works to rebuild the program.

Fitzgerald joined Michigan State in December, replacing Jonathan Smith, who had led the team for two seasons. Before taking the job, Fitzgerald coached Northwestern from 2006 through 2022. Michigan State’s last Big Ten championship and College Football Playoff appearance both came in 2015.