MSU football injury report: No bye week boost as Spartans stay injured

Michigan State football remains plagued by injuries as they prepare for their upcoming rivalry game against Michigan on November 7. Despite the opportunity provided by the bye week, the Spartans continue to face significant health issues across their roster. Quarterback Alessio Milivojevic remains questionable for the game, as does running back Jaziun Patterson, who was initially listed out on the Big Ten's availability report on November 4.

The injury report will be updated on November 5 and November 6 at 8 p.m., followed by another update two hours before Saturday's 7:30 p.m. kickoff. In total, 13 players are out for Michigan State, with five listed as questionable for the game. Michigan State enters the matchup as 13½-point underdogs against Michigan, who sit at 5-3, 2-3 for the season.

The injury report includes the addition of tight end Jayden Savoury, who has emerged as the true starter at tight end for the sophomore season. However, Milivojevic's availability remains crucial for the Spartans' offense, which struggled to generate offensive production during their last matchup against UCLA. The running game has also been impacted by injuries, with Cam Edwards, Jaziun Patterson, and Marvis Parrish all listed out.

At cornerback, Michigan State's top four defenders have missed the past two games, with Tyran Chappell and Keshawn Williams listed questionable for Saturday's game. Defensively, Michigan State has been without key players such as defensive tackle Ben Roberts, who left the Rose Bowl field in a wheelchair with a knee injury, and safety Devin Vaught, who is listed as questionable.

At linebacker, Jordan Hall has missed the past three games, and fullback Jay Coyne is now out for a sixth straight game. Freshman safety Brayden Thomas is also out for a third consecutive game.