The birthday boy is in East Lansing.

The Pat Fitzgerald press conference Tuesday introducing him as Michigan State football coach has a start time of 3 p.m. ET.

We have the livestream video of Fitzgerald's press conference at MSU at the top of the page.

Fitzgerald turned 51 years old Tuesday.

MSU officially announced the hiring Monday afternoon, with Fitzgerald signing a reported five-year contract, according to ESPN . Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!

“What excited me most about this opportunity was the vision for what Michigan State can be for years to come," Fitzgerald said in a statement Monday. "We will restore tradition, and I’m eager to earn the trust of our players, alumni, and fans while competing at the highest level."

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