Michigan State Football Holds Spring Showcase

Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald says 'We can't play enough football' ahead of Saturday's scrimmage

Apr. 16, 2026 at 3:13am

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A fragmented, abstract painting depicting a Michigan State football scrimmage, with players and the field broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in the team's green, white, and bronze colors.Michigan State's Spring Showcase scrimmage offers an early look at the team's progress through a cubist, geometric lens.East Lansing Today

Michigan State football head coach Pat Fitzgerald provided an update on the team's spring practices, noting that the Spartans will hold their Spring Showcase scrimmage this Saturday at noon in Spartan Stadium. Fitzgerald said the goal is to get around 75 plays of 11-on-11 action, with the ones facing the ones, rather than a traditional spring game format.

Why it matters

The Spring Showcase gives Michigan State fans an early look at the team ahead of the upcoming 2026 season, allowing them to evaluate the progress of key players and position groups. It also provides valuable practice time for the Spartans as they look to build on last year's performance.

The details

The Spring Showcase is the 15th and final practice of Michigan State's spring session. Fitzgerald said the team has been focused on skill work, physical contact, and installing new schemes during the practices. Saturday's scrimmage will not have a score or be considered a full game, but will feature the ones (starters) going against the ones in 11-on-11 action.

  • Michigan State will hold practice #14 of 15 on Thursday, April 17, 2026.
  • The Spring Showcase scrimmage will take place on Saturday, April 19, 2026 at noon in Spartan Stadium.

The players

Pat Fitzgerald

The head coach of the Michigan State football team.

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What they’re saying

“We just can't play enough football.”

— Pat Fitzgerald, Head Coach

What’s next

Fans will need to claim free digital tickets in advance to attend the Spring Showcase at Spartan Stadium on April 19th.

The takeaway

Michigan State's Spring Showcase will give fans an early glimpse of the 2026 Spartans team as they look to build momentum heading into the upcoming season. The focus on 11-on-11 scrimmaging between the starters should provide valuable insight into the team's progress and development.