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Accidents — classified as sports coaching.

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Accidents sports coaching

Pat Fitzgerald hired by Michigan State

Q: When did this event occur?

First reported Nov 30, 2025; last updated Dec 02, 2025.

Q: What is the market impact?

General. This event has no direct impact on financial markets as it pertains to college sports coaching changes.

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Nov 30, 2025 · Last updated Dec 02, 2025

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This event has no direct impact on financial markets as it pertains to college sports coaching changes.

Event Summary

Pat Fitzgerald has been officially hired as the new head football coach for Michigan State University, replacing Jonathan Smith. Fitzgerald previously coached at Northwestern University for 17 seasons but was fired in July 2023 amidst a hazing scandal. He later settled a $130 million wrongful termination lawsuit against Northwestern University, with the university stating that evidence did not establish his knowledge or condoning of hazing. Michigan State University's athletic director J Batt expressed confidence in Fitzgerald's ability to restore tradition to the program.

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