Pat Fitzgerald Wasn’t Happy With MSU’s Second Quarter
Pat Fitzgerald had a pointed message for his defense after that second quarter against Eastern Michigan. #GoGreen
Michigan State defeated Eastern Michigan 35-7 in a Saturday matchup, but the Spartans were trailing 14-7 at halftime after surrendering a 13-play, 78-yard touchdown drive. Coach Pat Fitzgerald expressed his disappointment with the defensive performance during a post-game press conference. Fitzgerald detailed that the Eagles' touchdown was a result of a lack of fundamental issues such as block destruction and gap integrity.
The defense showed significant improvement after halftime, limiting Eastern Michigan to under 70 yards in the second half. The Spartans' coaching staff addressed the team's mistakes and implemented solutions during the break. Fitzgerald also mentioned that former Spartan legends were in attendance, including Jeremy Fears, who was practicing with the team earlier in the week.
Looking ahead to their first road game of the season against Notre Dame on September 19, Fitzgerald emphasized the importance of having all 80 players prepared for the challenge.
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