Following Northwestern’s bye week, Pat Fitzgerald and four players spoke at the weekly press conference. Here’s what they had to say.

Pat Fitzgerald

• “I thought the guys had good focus this morning. Looking forward to getting back into a normal game routine.”
• Called Michigan State an “extremely talented team.” Fitz said he has a ton of respect for head coach Mark Dantonio, that Dantonio is on a short list on the best coaches in college football.
• “I think it’s important that we improve. I don’t think we’ve played a complete game yet.