Michigan State Injuries Pile Up In Nebraska Loss

Michigan State's injuries mounted during their 31-13 loss to Nebraska on Saturday at Spartan Stadium. Running back Cam Edwards was hurt in the first quarter and did not return. Jaziun Patterson filled in well, rushing for 54 yards and scoring the only touchdown on a 2-yard run off a direct snap. However, the injury report was extensive, with cornerback Tre Bell missing the game before kickoff, and Michigan State's defense already down eight players, including Tyran Chappell, who was injured in the previous week's loss at Notre Dame.

Linebackers Jordan Hall, Cam Stodghill, and Dion Crawford also left the game due to injuries. The team's situation was further complicated by struggles on offense, with dual quarterbacks Alessio Milivojevic and Cam Fancher both making mistakes. Milivojevic's performance was especially concerning, with six sacks and two interceptions.

The Spartans recovered only one fumble off the offensive line. Nebraska's quarterback, Anthony Colandrea, performed strongly on the ground, rushing for 66 yards and two touchdowns while being sacked just once. However, Nebraska's offensive execution was not flawless, as they were aided by questionable referee calls. In the second quarter, a fourth-down stop did not materialize when edge Kenny Soares Jr. was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Nebraska capitalized on this, scoring a 13-yard touchdown pass with two seconds left in the half. The Spartans will aim to overcome their injuries and come back when they travel to Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 3.