It may have been messy, but Michigan State began the Pat Fitzgerald era with a victory, beating Toledo Friday night 30-20 at Spartan Stadium. Outside a pair of explosive plays, the MSU defense really dictated the matchup.

Michigan State's Alessio Milivojevic found Rodney Bullard Jr. for 5-yard TD, followed by two-point conversion to retake the lead vs Toledo.

A bizarre play from Michigan State's 30-20 victory over Toledo went viral as the Spartans opened the Pat Fitzgerald era with a win.

MSU also allowed a pair of pretty long touchdowns during the game. The first was a 60-yard bomb to Toledo receiver Adjatay Dabbs, who fooled Spartan corner Charles Brantley badly on a double move without any safety help. The second was a 71-yard run from Connor Walendzak, which gave the Rockets a lead during the fourth quarter.

Michigan State football kicks off its season Friday vs Toledo in Week 1 of college football. Follow live updates from the MSU game and highlights.

A GoPro helmet cam is helping Alessio Milivojevic learn to be a starting quarterback in OC Nick Sheridan's new offense.

In a gross scene that unfolded during the fourth quarter Friday night, Michigan State offensive lineman Robert Wright Jr. vomited mid-snap as the Spartans attempted a two-point conversion. As quarterback Alessio Milivojevic dropped back,

Michigan State QB Alessio Milivojevic spoke ahead of the Spartans season opener against Toledo.