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Inside MSU’s response to Wisconsin: Individual fixes, offensive timing, and competition for jobs
Pat Fitzgerald and Nick Sheridan are examining how the Spartans prepare, communicate, and execute as MSU works toward homecoming against Illinois
By David Harns
Michigan State’s review of the Wisconsin loss reached beyond missed assignments. Pat Fitzgerald wanted his staff to explain why those mistakes happened and give each player a specific plan to correct them.
Coaches evaluated everyone who had played, identifying strengths, shortcomings, and the work needed to improve. Those assessments became direct conversations with players as the Spartans began preparing for Illinois.
