Ben Roberts injured as Michigan State falls to UCLA

Ben Roberts suffered a serious knee injury just moments into Michigan State's game against UCLA on October 24. The Spartans lost the contest 28-10, allowing 245 rushing yards to UCLA's offense. Roberts’ absence significantly impacted the defensive line, which has already been hampered by injuries to key players, including quarterback Alessio Milivojevic and linebacker Jordan Hall. The Spartans, now with a 2-6 record and on a six-game losing streak, face challenges as they look to fill gaps in their roster. Coach Pat Fitzgerald acknowledged the difficulty of losing a player of Roberts’ caliber and the need for others to step up under pressure.

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