MSU football traveled to South Bend to take on No. 3 Notre Dame in an intense atmosphere. The Spartans struggled early with self-inflicted wounds, but settled down and took control late in the first half. MSU lost its momentum at the beginning of the second half as the Fighting Irish pulled away to finish off the 27-10 victory.
MSU enters its first challenge under the Pat Fitzgerald era against No. 3 Notre Dame. The Spartans open up as 29.5-point underdogs and will need to be prepared to enter an imposing environment for their road debut. Finding consistency in all three phases of the game will be key if MSU wants a chance to hoist the Megaphone Trophy.
From a "Game of the Century" tie to a walk-off fake field goal, the MSU-Notre Dame rivalry has never lacked drama. Now, after a nine-year wait, the Battle for the Megaphone is back.
MSU's defense could be without its captain for the biggest test of the young season. Jordan Hall remains questionable for Saturday's showdown at No. 3 Notre Dame, leaving the Spartans to lean on their next-man-up mentality against a top-five opponent on the road.
The Michigan State football team travels to South Bend for its first road test against No. 3 Notre Dame on Saturday. From Rodney Bullard Jr.'s matchup against superstar Leonard Moore to containing a Heisman favorite in CJ Carr, several aspects on both sides of the ball will likely determine the outcome of the contest. MSU will have to execute at a level it's yet to do this season if it wants any chance at leaving Notre Dame Stadium victorious.
The Michigan State football team struggled to contain Eastern Michigan's ground game in the first half, allowing 107 rushing yards on several splash plays. The Spartans responded after halftime, holding the Eagles to minus-6 rushing yards, showcasing the defense's potential to execute in the trenches.
After a shaky first half left the door open, Michigan State slammed it shut, scoring 21 unanswered points in the second half to bury Eastern Michigan and set up a marquee test against No. 3 Notre Dame.
MSU football looks to clean up its offensive and defensive lapses against Eastern Michigan on Saturday. After a 1-0 start to the season, the Spartans need to find more consistency in their play before taking on No. 3-ranked Notre Dame the following week.
Michigan State trailed Toledo in the fourth quarter after a 71-yard touchdown run, the second of two explosive plays that put the game within reach for the Rockets. Defensive coordinator Joe Rossi says the fix is finding the line between being aggressive and reckless.
Former Michigan State quarterback Noah Kim will face his previous team Saturday when Eastern Michigan travels to Spartan Stadium. Three years after leaving the program, Kim has established himself as a more experienced signal-caller through increased playing time over his seven collegiate seasons. Now, he'll face the program that started his college career while showing how much he has developed since departing East Lansing.
Michigan State's offense flashed fireworks on its opening drive, then spent the next three quarters searching for a follow-up act. MSU settled for four field goals before a fourth-quarter score and career-long kick from Liam Boyd salvaged Pat Fitzgerald's first win in four years. The 30-20 victory over Toledo proved the Spartans can move the ball; now they have to learn to finish.
Michigan State football defeated the Toledo Rockets 30-20 in its season opener. The Spartans blended a dynamic passing attack with their relentless run game to secure a 1-0 start to the season.
Two first-year head coaches, two very different paths to Friday night. Pat Fitzgerald brings Big Ten pedigree but a roster built from scratch, while Mike Jacobs arrives with an empty FBS resume and a core of Mercer transfers who followed him to Toledo.
First-year head coach Pat Fitzgerald and his team are promoting a sense of excitement ahead of MSU Football's season opener against Toledo. With dozens of new players and a refreshed coaching staff, the program is looking to revive a team that is longing for success.
