The Michigan State football program has a new leader: former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald. Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari discuss the firing of Jonathan Smith and what they think of the hiring of Fitzgerald as the Spartans' football coach. Plus, MSU basketball is rolling, with a huge week ahead.

The Michigan State football program has a new leader: former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald. Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch and Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari&nbsp;discuss the firing of Jonathan Smith and what they think of the hiring of Fitzgerald as the Spartans' football coach. Plus, MSU basketball is rolling, with a huge week ahead.

Weekly discussion from the Lansing State Journal … Lansing, Michigan. 

Weekly discussion from the Lansing State Journal &hellip; Lansing, Michigan.&nbsp;

Weekly discussion from the Lansing State Journal …

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Hello, Pat Fitzgerald. Goodbye, Jonathan Smith, as MSU football changes course

Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch discuss Michigan State football's matchup against Northwestern on Saturday, the stories surrounding it and whether the Spartans have a chance. Plus, coming out of MSU men's basketball media day and ahead of Tuesday's exhibition against UConn, some takeaways and storylines to watch.

Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch discuss Michigan State football's matchup against Northwestern on Saturday, the stories surrounding it and whether the Spartans have a chance. Plus, coming out of MSU men's basketball media day and ahead of Tuesday's exhibition against UConn, some takeaways and storylines to watch.

Can MSU football upset Northwestern? Plus, basketball storylines

Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch discuss the Michigan State football team's situation ahead of the Spartans' game against Illinois on Saturday. Plus, some MSU men's basketball and hockey talk.

Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch discuss the Michigan State football team's situation ahead of the Spartans' game against Illinois on Saturday. Plus, some MSU men's basketball and hockey talk.

MSU football's last gasp to save its season

Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch dive into Michigan State football's Saturday night game against visiting Nebraska, then talk hoops, as the Spartan men and women begin practice.

Detroit Free Press writer Chris Solari and Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch dive into Michigan State football's Saturday night game against visiting Nebraska, then talk hoops, as the Spartan men and women begin practice.

Hello, Pat Fitzgerald. Goodbye, Jonathan Smith, as MSU football changes course

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