Completion and field goals propel MSU football to 30-20 win over Toledo
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Before a striped Spartan Stadium, the Michigan State football team opened its season against the Toledo Rockets. The contest proved to be a hard-fought battle, but consistent field goals and solid offensive performances propelled the Spartans to a 30-20 victory, marking the program’s first win under head coach Pat Fitzgerald. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Alessio Milivojevic finished the night with 247 passing yards, often connecting with redshirt senior wide receiver Rodney Bullard Jr. who tallied 90 receiving yards. Redshirt senior running back Cam Edwards was also an offensive force, rushing for 98 yards.
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MSU football to host season opener against Toledo
The start of football season always marks a new beginning, and this one marks the Pat Fitzgerald era. Michigan State’s new head coach will make his debut tonight as the Spartans host Toledo at 8:05 p.m. ET at Spartan Stadium.
The Spartans will look to establish an identity under new leadership — and so will their opponent. Toledo head coach Mike Jacobs will direct his first game for the Rockets after serving in the same role at Mercer University.
MSU is coming off a 4-8 season that included just one Big Ten win.
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