Pat Fitzgerald is 3-6 at Michigan State since 2026 and 113-107 in his career.
Updated Nov 9, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD
2026 season3-6Conf 1-5
At Michigan State3-6Conf 1-5 · since 2026
Last 3 seasons3-6Conf 1-5
Career113-107Conf 66-83 · 18 seasons
Source: ESPN standings; Hot seat tracker through 2025, ESPN standings for 2026; Hot seat tracker
Michigan State won 57.9% of its games before he arrived (55.2% in conference). His career win rate is -6.5 pts against that (-10.9 pts in conference).
Bio
- Hired
- Dec 1, 2025
- Alma mater
- Northwestern
- Calls plays
- No
- Background
- Defense
- First-time head coach
- No
- Agent
- Bryan Harlin
- Agency
- Excel Sports Management
Head Coaching Seasons
17 seasons| Year | School | W-L | Conf | SRS | SP+ | SP+ Off | SP+ Def | AP Final | Titles and Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |  Northwestern | 1-11 | Big Ten | -7.2 | -13.4 | 17.0 | 28.6 | - | - |
| 2021 | Northwestern | 3-9 | Big Ten | -7.2 | -11.1 | 19.4 | 27.3 | - | - |
| 2020 | Northwestern | 7-2 | Big Ten | 12.2 | 9.0 | 24.0 | 15.2 | 10 | W 35-19 Vrbo Citrus Bowl vs Auburn |
| 2019 | Northwestern | 3-9 | Big Ten | -3.2 | -5.5 | 16.5 | 20.0 | - | - |
| 2018 | Northwestern | 9-5 | Big Ten | 6.3 | 1.9 | 25.5 | 21.6 | 21 | W 31-20 bowl vs Utah |
| 2017 | Northwestern | 10-3 | Big Ten | 13.1 | 11.2 | 28.8 | 17.4 | 17 | W 24-23 bowl vs Kentucky |
| 2016 | Northwestern | 7-6 | Big Ten | 9.9 | 2.9 | 27.9 | 23.5 | - | W 31-24 NEW ERA PINSTRIPE BOWL vs Pittsburgh |
| 2015 | Northwestern | 10-3 | Big Ten | 3.0 | 0.2 | 16.8 | 15.0 | 23 | L 6-45 OUTBACK BOWL vs Tennessee |
| 2014 | Northwestern | 5-7 | Big Ten | -0.3 | 1.5 | 23.7 | 21.6 | - | - |
| 2013 | Northwestern | 5-7 | Big Ten | 1.5 | 4.2 | 29.4 | 25.9 | - | - |
| 2012 | Northwestern | 10-3 | Big Ten | 8.8 | 7.2 | 30.6 | 24.3 | 17 | W 34-20 TAXSLAYER.com GATOR BOWL vs Mississippi State |
| 2011 | Northwestern | 6-7 | Big Ten | 1.2 | 0.6 | 33.3 | 31.2 | - | L 22-33 MEINEKE CAR CARE BOWL OF TEXAS vs Texas A&M |
| 2010 | Northwestern | 7-6 | Big Ten | -5.8 | -1.1 | 30.9 | 32.8 | - | L 38-45 TICKETCITY BOWL vs Texas Tech |
| 2009 | Northwestern | 8-5 | Big Ten | -3.1 | -4.0 | 24.4 | 27.4 | - | L 35-38 OUTBACK BOWL vs Auburn |
| 2008 | Northwestern | 9-4 | Big Ten | 3.9 | 7.3 | 26.7 | 19.3 | - | L 23-30 bowl vs Missouri |
| 2007 | Northwestern | 6-6 | Big Ten | -6.4 | -2.4 | 30.1 | 31.7 | - | - |
| 2006 | Northwestern | 4-8 | Big Ten | -5.2 | -4.9 | 21.3 | 25.0 | - | - |
Michigan State Staff, 2026
29- Pat FitzgeraldHead Coach
- Nick SheridanOffensive Coordinator
- Max BulloughCo-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach
- Joe RossiSecchia Family Defensive Coordinator
- LeVar WoodsAssistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator
- Josh RobinsonAssistant Special Teams Coordinator
- Elijah DouglassAssistant Cornerbacks Coach
- Jake ChaneyAssistant Defensive Line Coach
- Chris GordonAssistant Linebackers Coach
- Colin JohnsonAssistant Offensive Line Coach
- Morgan BequeaithAssistant Quarterbacks Coach
- Grover BortolottiAssistant Running Backs Coach
- Ted FlahertyAssistant Secondary Coach
- Zac GarvinAssistant Special Teams Coach
- Jacob LailAssistant Tight Ends Coach
- Dominic SpaldingAssistant Wide Receivers Coach
- Hank PoteatCornerbacks Coach
- Winston DeLattiboudere IIIDefensive Line Coach
- Nick TabaccaOffensive Line Coach
- John McNultyQuarterbacks Coach
- Devon SpaldingRunning Backs Coach
- James AdamsSafeties Coach
- Brian WozniakTight Ends Coach
- Courtney HawkinsWide Receivers Coach
- Corbin FerryAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach / Football
- Darren BaileyAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach / Football
- Matt FlanneryAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach / Football
- Michael DeRoyAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach / Football
- Joel WelshHead Football Strength and Conditioning Coach
Transfer Portal at Michigan State
Roster average Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS): 18
| Cycle | In | Out | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 51 | -19 |
Staff History by Season
1 stint- 2026
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