https://spartanavenue.com/pat-fitzgerald-s-controversial-middle-finger-moment-had-the-right-message-behind-it-01m4s26xxsnxSpartan AvenueenPat Fitzgerald’s controversial ‘middle finger’ moment had the right message behind itpat fitzgerald,michigan state football,michigan state spartans2026-10-12T22:34:56Z2026-10-12T22:34:56Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_146/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/137/01m4s29ag5sqdt5j0ntg.jpgMichigan State’s head coach Pat Fitzgerald leaves the field after the Spartans loss to Illinois in overtime on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.https://spartanavenue.com/michigan-state-inches-closer-to-flip-territory-with-top-100-legacy-target-gideon-gash-01m4rf4zx11wSpartan AvenueenMichigan State inches closer to flip territory with top-100 legacy target Gideon GashGideon Gash,michigan state football,michigan state spartans2026-10-12T17:23:45Z2026-10-12T17:23:45Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4492,h_2526,x_0,y_45/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/137/01m4rfeztxk1h2p00s9x.jpgDetroit Catholic Central Shamrocks Gideon Gash (2) runs for yards against Orchard Lake St. Mary's at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s in Orchard Lake, Friday, October 9, 2026.https://spartanavenue.com/3-reasons-to-be-optimistic-about-michigan-state-despite-a-week-6-loss-to-illinois-01m4m42tkapySpartan Avenueen3 reasons to be optimistic about Michigan State despite a Week 6 loss to Illinoismichigan state football,michigan state spartans,pat fitzgerald,alessio milivojevic2026-10-12T15:39:51Z2026-10-12T15:39:51Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6959,h_3914,x_0,y_257/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/137/01m4rc9kn22bwvy652tb.jpgOct 10, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Bryson Williams (14) runs past Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker James Kreutz (10) during the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Imageshttps://spartanavenue.com/3-winners-and-losers-from-michigan-state-s-crushing-loss-to-illinois-01m4m0zecvvjSpartan Avenueen3 winners and losers from Michigan State’s crushing loss to Illinoismichigan state football,michigan state spartans,alessio milivojevic2026-10-11T20:28:45Z2026-10-11T20:28:45Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/137/01m4p7m0j43cmgfpnyje.jpgMichigan State’s Alessio Milivojevic scrambles on a play against Illinois during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.https://spartanavenue.com/pat-fitzgerald-appears-to-flip-the-bird-at-referees-after-botched-call-vs-illinois-01m4m55fhkxnSpartan AvenueenPat Fitzgerald appears to flip the bird at referees after botched call vs. IllinoisPat Fitzgerald,michigan state football,michigan state spartans2026-10-11T00:54:13Z2026-10-11T00:54:13Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_152/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/137/01m4m5mp9wnz374pk4b9.jpgMichigan State’s head coach Pat Fitzgerald reacts after a penalty during the fourth quarter in the game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.https://spartanavenue.com/3-instant-reactions-to-michigan-state-s-devastating-overtime-loss-to-illinois-01m4k26neqzzSpartan Avenueen3 instant reactions to Michigan State’s devastating overtime loss to Illinoismichigan state football,michigan state spartans,pat fitzgerald,alessio milivojevic2026-10-10T23:31:27Z2026-10-10T23:31:27Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6018,h_3385,x_0,y_421/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/137/01m4m15gh253ff65pyc2.jpgOct 10, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Alessio Milivojevic (11) throws to Michigan State Spartans tight end Jayden Savoury (31) over the hands of Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Daniel Brown (4) during the first quarter at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images