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  "id": 5711486,
  "title": "Pat Fitzgerald wins Michigan State debut in a 30-20 victory over Toledo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/pat-fitzgerald-wins-michigan-state-debut-in-a-30-20-victory-over",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T03:35:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/04/pat-fitzgerald-wins-michigan-state-debut-in-a-30-20-win-over-toledo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michigan State secured a 30-20 victory over Toledo in their debut game as coach Pat Fitzgerald on Friday night. Alessio Milivojevic threw a crucial 5-yard touchdown pass to Rodney Bullard in the fourth quarter, securing the lead. Liam Boyd added an 11-play drive capped by a 51-yard field goal late in the game. Fitzgerald's first win since leading Northwestern to a victory over Nebraska came after Michigan State's competitive performance, particularly on defense. Toledo's John Alan Richter threw a touchdown to Adjatay Dabbs in the third quarter, and Connor Walendzak ran for 71 yards. Michigan State's Cam Edwards, a transfer from Connecticut, rushed for 98 yards and scored a touchdown on the team's opening play. The Spartans dominated the first half, scoring on all five possessions, but held Toledo to four field goals and led 19-7 at halftime. Fitzgerald, who was fired from Northwestern due to a hazing scandal, expressed gratitude for the team's performance. Michigan State will host Eastern Michigan on Sept. 12, while Toledo will face Central Connecticut State on the same date.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Luke Weaver's third touchdown pass lifts San Jose State over Eastern Michigan 27-21",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/luke-weavers-third-touchdown-pass-lifts-san-jose-state-over-eastern",
        "published": "2026-09-05T02:36:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Luke Weaver’s third touchdown pass lifts San Jose State over Eastern Michigan 27-21",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/luke-weavers-third-touchdown-pass-lifts-san-jose-state-over-eastern-5697747",
        "published": "2026-09-05T02:38:04.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}