Michigan State faces injuries ahead of matchup against Michigan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Michigan State football is contending with a series of injuries as they prepare to face Michigan on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The team has lost key players, including defensive tackle Ben Roberts, who suffered a significant injury during the Rose Bowl, and linebacker Jordan Hall, among others. With a six-game losing streak at 2-6 overall and 0-5 in the Big Ten, the Spartans are looking to regain momentum against their rivals. While some players are recovering, the depth chart remains thin, putting pressure on younger athletes to step up. Coach Pat Fitzgerald acknowledged the defensive struggles due to injuries and the need for players to rise to the occasion.
- •Ben Roberts and Jordan Hall among several key players injured.
- •Spartans are 2-6 overall, including a six-game losing streak.
- •Michigan State plays Michigan on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
- •Defensive depth is tested with numerous players sidelined.
- •Younger players expected to take on larger roles.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan State football hardest hits have come on injury report
"In a season filled with injuries, Michigan State football players watched Ben Roberts go down and felt the loss of the DT and leader "hurt for sure."
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