Pat Fitzgerald: ‘I Would Not Be Happy With Us’

Pat Fitzgerald, Michigan State Spartans head coach, expressed disappointment with his team's performance in a Monday press conference. Michigan State is currently 2-3 overall and 0-2 in Big Ten play, following a 31-3 loss to Wisconsin. The team's next game is against the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 10th at 3:30 p.m. ET on FS1.

Fitzgerald admitted that fans would not be pleased with the team's current state, emphasizing that this sentiment extends beyond him. The offensive struggles have been a significant source of fan discontent. Michigan State's offense has been abysmal, averaging just 18.2 points per game, with only 91 points and nine touchdowns in five games.

The team's total offense stands at 1,528 yards, translating to an average of 305.6 yards per game. The offensive line has several weaknesses that need addressing. Quarterback Alessio Milivojevic, the team's sophomore signal caller, has struggled to deliver. He has completed 62.0% of his passes for 851 yards, scoring three touchdowns and throwing three interceptions.

The offense must produce more touchdown drives to turn things around. Illinois, the Spartans' next opponent, has conceded an average of 26.0 points per game, ranking 15th in the Big Ten. Their pass defense also ranks last in the conference, allowing 255.0 yards per game. If the Spartans cannot improve their aerial attack, fan frustration will continue to mount, with Fitzgerald and the offensive coach taking the brunt of the criticism.