Fans get first glance of Fitzgerald era in MSU football spring showcase
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EAST LANSING, Mich. — The school year is coming to a close and summer is quickly approaching, signaling the end of Michigan State football’s spring practices.
Coach Pat Fitzgerald led his team in front of the MSU faithful for the first time of his tenure on Saturday in the 2026 Michigan State Football Spring Showcase. “Huge thanks to the great Spartan nation fanbase,” said Fitzgerald. “To see that type of support was amazing.”
Fans were treated with a familiar sound as the players ran out of the tunnel to “Thunderstruck” blaring in Spartan Stadium.
The showcase featured position-specific drills across the field before an 11-on-11 scrimmage.
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