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

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

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.

A full offseason as QB1 changes everything. Alessio Milivojevic says the Spartans are done practicing against themselves and are ready for Friday night's opener against Toledo.

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,