The number of days before Michigan State football is officially back in action may be in the triple digits, but there is no doubt will be starting at quarterback when MSU faces Toledo on Sept. 5.
MSU’s Pat Fitzgerald said that he and his staff decided to go “all-in” on Alessio Milivojevic shortly after arriving in East Lansing. Fitzgerald has already named Milivojevic as QB1 this spring.
“Obviously, it’s been great having Coach Fitz here,” Milivojevic said Saturday. “It gives me a lot of confidence, and I’m just excited to get through this summer, get through fall camp, and get back out on the field.”
During the Spartans’ “Spring Showcase” that day, Milivojevic (unofficially) completed 15 of his 23 passes for 79 yards and one interception. The stat line isn’t gaudy, but, well, it’s a spring game while Milivojevic is just gaining chemistry with nearly all his receivers and learning about coordinator Nick Sheridan’s offense.
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This spring marks the first time Milivojevic has been in a leadership role during his collegiate career. He was QB3 as a true freshman in 2024, just trying to get up to speed in a college offense. Milivojevic was promoted to QB2 last season, unwitting to the fact that he’d eventually take over as the starter later in the season…