
Michigan State Hires Pat Fitzgerald Following Jonathan Smith’s Firing
Michigan State has fired head coach Jonathan Smith after two seasons and quickly named former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald as his replacement.

Michigan State has fired head coach Jonathan Smith after two seasons and quickly named former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald as his replacement.

Michigan State overcame a slow start to defeat Ohio State 66-60 at the Breslin Center, moving into a tie for third in the Big Ten.

The No. 13 Michigan State Spartans defeated No. 8 Purdue 76-74 at Mackey Arena, extending their winning streak and showing renewed focus under Tom Izzo.

The Wolverines have bolstered their roster with kicker Trey Butkowski from Pittsburgh and wide receiver Jaime Ffrench from Texas, while tight end Brady Prieskorn departs for Ole Miss.

After a chaotic two-week search, Michigan has reportedly reached an agreement with former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham to lead the Wolverines on a five-year deal.

Fueled by a second-half surge and a sea of traveling fans, No. 2 Michigan overwhelmed Northwestern on the road to continue its standout 2025–26 season.