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Michigan State 'got punched in the mouth' by Toledo. But Spartans found their way to 1-0

Michigan State 'got punched in the mouth' by Toledo. But Spartans found their way to 1-0

Pat Fitzgerald reflected on his long absence from the sidelines and return as the Michigan State football coach.
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Michigan State's injuries already a concern heading into EMU game

Michigan State's injuries already a concern heading into EMU game

Here are three things to watch this week as Michigan State football prepares to host Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 12, in East Lansing.
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Why MSU's response vs Toledo gives hope Spartans have shed losing DNA

Why MSU's response vs Toledo gives hope Spartans have shed losing DNA

Michigan State football survived a brief scare in the fourth quarter before defeating Toledo, 30-20, in Pat Fitzgerald's debut as coach Friday.
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Five standout players from Michigan State football's win over Toledo

Five standout players from Michigan State football's win over Toledo

Five standout players from Michigan State's season opening win over Toledo
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Michigan State OL throws up mid-play, RB loses pants during tackle

Michigan State OL throws up mid-play, RB loses pants during tackle

If you felt sick to your stomach watching Michigan State football play a tight Week 1 game against Toledo, it's safe to say you weren't alone.
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Highlights: MSU football survives upset scare, beats Toledo in opener

Highlights: MSU football survives upset scare, beats Toledo in opener

Watch highlights from the Spartans' season-opening victory against Toledo on Friday
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Michigan State football opens Pat Fitzgerald era with rally vs Toledo

Michigan State football opens Pat Fitzgerald era with rally vs Toledo

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

Michigan State football thrives as Pat Fitzgerald refuses to live in past

It wasn't always pretty, but Pat Fitzgerald and Michigan State football showed some oomph when they had to in opening with a win vs Toledo on Friday.
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Five takeaways from Michigan State football's opening win over Toledo

Five takeaways from Michigan State football's opening win over Toledo

Five takeaways from Michigan State's season-opening win over Toledo
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Michigan State football takes down Toledo to start season with a win

Michigan State football takes down Toledo to start season with a win

Michigan State takes down Toledo in their season-opener, faces Eastern Michigan next
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Toledo vs. Michigan State: Week 1 Betting Odds, Prediction

Toledo vs. Michigan State: Week 1 Betting Odds, Prediction

The Rockets hope to make an early season statement against the Spartans.
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Cam Edwards not Kenneth Walker, but he's MSU's big winner vs Toledo

Cam Edwards not Kenneth Walker, but he's MSU's big winner vs Toledo

Andrew Birkle picks the winners and losers from Michigan State football's Week 1 30-20 win against Toledo in East Lansing on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.