New Michigan State coach Pat Fitzgerald faces his first major test this weekend as the Spartans travel to Notre Dame, seeking to build on their early success under his leadership. The matchup pits two undefeated teams in a high-profile Big Ten clash, offering a chance to gauge whether Fitzgerald’s turnaround at Michigan State can extend beyond their first two wins. With the game airing nationally on NBC, expectations are high for a competitive showdown between two programs aiming to establish early dominance. Fans and analysts will watch closely to see if Fitzgerald’s offensive strategies and team chemistry can overcome Notre Dame’s defensive challenges.
Ben Bolch’s Big Ten Power Rankings Game of the week: Michigan State (2-0) at Notre Dame (2-0), 4:30 p.m. PDT Saturday on NBC. After notching two victories in his redemption tour following his firing from Northwestern, new Spartans coach Pat Fitzgerald will quickly find out if he can work some early magic against one of...
