Injury-hit Michigan State football went for boost with 4th QB of 2026
4-star recruit Kayd Coffman started strong, connecting on his first four passes and throwing a 14-yard swing pass to Kenneth Williams for a TD.
Michigan State football faced a crisis after quarterback Alessio Milivojevic became questionable during their loss to UCLA on Oct. 24. Freshman Kayd Coffman, a true freshman from Kentwood, stepped in to start the game, having only played 11 snaps in previous games. Coffman started well, connecting on his first four passes and throwing a touchdown to Kenneth Williams, but the Spartans' game quickly turned as UCLA increased pressure.
Coffman struggled, finishing with 4-for-10 passing for 42 yards and taking three sacks, including two of his last three snaps. UCLA's safety Donavyn Pellot intercepted a pass, leading to a 67-yard return for a touchdown. Despite his performance, Fitzgerald remained confident in Coffman, praising his work ethic and praising his performance in his first start against a top-10 team.
The Spartans brought in Leo Hannan as a redshirt freshman from Long Beach to play the final quarter, but they finished the game with a 28-7 loss.
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