The weather report is back as MSU wins in Fitzgerald debut

As Michigan State kicks off its Week 1 against the Toledo Rockets, this showdown also marks the return of new Spartans head coach Pat Fitzgerald to the college football world. After being fired in 2023 following a hazing situation at Northwestern, the former coach sued the university for wrongful termination, and the two sides would not settle until 2025 on undisclosed terms.

Senior tailback Cam Edwards showcased explosive bursts and a workhorse mentality, racking up 105 total yards while battling through injuries to anchor Michigan State’s new bully-ball offense.

Michigan State football score: UConn transfer Cam Edwards had nearly 100 rushing yards as the Spartans opened the Pat Fitzgerald era with a victory.

Josh Pate flags Toledo-Michigan State as his most concerning week 1 upset potential -- noting Michigan State's portal-built roster, Toledo's status as MAC favorites, and veteran quarterback John Allen Richter's long-awaited opportunity for the Rockets. Subscribe to "Josh Pate's College Football Show" on YouTube.

No superstar, no problem, says Courtney Hawkins. With Nick Marsh at Indiana and eight freshmen in the room, Michigan State's receivers will go seven or eight deep, and the rule is simple: no block, no rock.