Michigan State faces injuries ahead of Northwestern matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 12:31 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Michigan State will be missing several key players, including linebackers Jordan Hall and Brady Pretzlaff, against Northwestern this Saturday. The Spartans have confirmed that they will be without four starters on defense and two on offense, adding significant challenges as they seek to break a four-game losing streak. Left tackle Ben Murawski and running back Cam Edwards are also among the notable absentees, with Edwards out for the season. Northwestern has its own injury issues, with 10 players listed as out, including several linebackers and offensive linemen.
- •Michigan State (2-4, 0-3 Big Ten) faces Northwestern (4-1, 1-1) on Saturday.
- •Spartans will miss starting linebacker Jordan Hall and left tackle Ben Murawski.
- •Running back Cam Edwards is out for the season following a knee injury.
- •Northwestern has 10 players listed as out, affecting both defense and offense.
- •Game kickoff is scheduled for noon Saturday in East Lansing.
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — MSU injury report: Spartans to play without 8 starters vs. Northwestern
- 12:31 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan State football's injury report vs Northwestern is dire
"Michigan State football will be without linebackers Jordan Hall and Brady Pretzlaff again, along with left tackle Ben Murawski, against Northwestern.
"MSU is missing its top three linebackers, top four cornerbacks and its left tackle among other injuries for Oct. 17's game against Northwestern.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 12:40 AMMSU injury report: Spartans to play without 8 starters vs. Northwestern
MSU is missing its top three linebackers, top four cornerbacks and its left tackle among other injuries for Oct. 17's game against Northwestern.
- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 12:31 AMMichigan State football's injury report vs Northwestern is dire
Michigan State football will be without linebackers Jordan Hall and Brady Pretzlaff again, along with left tackle Ben Murawski, against Northwestern.
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