It didn't take Pat Fitzgerald long to start working his local connections again. While making the rounds of Chicago-area high schools, Fitzgerald picked up a commitment from Lincoln-Way East long snapper Trey Serauskis earlier this month.

The Gophers revamped their secondary through the transfer portal this offseason.

Breaking down what new Michigan State football coach Pat Fitzgerald added and lost from the transfer portal as the Spartans prep for spring practice.

Indiana, Michigan and USC are the most challenging matchups for the Scarlet Knights, who will entertain each of those preseason top-15s at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. Rutgers has a favorable shot at getting off to a hot start in September against UMass, Boston College and Howard before reality sets in for Greg Schiano's team.

Spartans face a brutal non-conference slate, including Notre Dame, before Big Ten play ignites. Pat Fitzgerald's return to Northwestern adds personal drama.

Indiana's national title defense will include back-to-back matchups with the schools that won the championship each of the previous two seasons.

The Spartans are pursuing one of the top tight end prospects in the 2028 class.