Michigan State Spartans shake up the Big Ten with the hiring of Pat Fitzgerald as head football coach, sparking debate about his ability to revive a program reeling from recent scandals and disappointing seasons. Can Fitzgerald, the longtime Northwestern leader with 110 career wins and a Rose Bowl pedigree, repair the “dumpster fire” left by Mel Tucker’s abrupt exit and Jonathan Smith’s short tenure?

Craig Shemon assesses the fallout of Michigan State’s coaching carousel, the challenges of rebuilding amid player departures like Nick Marsh and Makai Frazier, and the financial strain of multi-million dollar buyouts. Key topics include Fitzgerald’s Big Ten experience, Michigan State’s upcoming schedule against rivals like Michigan and Notre Dame, and whether quick turnarounds like Indiana’s are possible. Will Fitzgerald bring the Spartans back to conference prominence? Don’t miss this compelling breakdown of the most controversial hire in college football.

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