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Michigan State linebacker Jordan Hall makes Butkus Award watchlist

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 10:00 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Michigan State linebacker Jordan Hall makes Butkus Award watchlist
Summary

Jordan Hall, a linebacker for Michigan State, has been named to the Butkus Award watchlist. The award honors the top linebacker in the nation. Hall is entering his fourth season with the Spartans after being a team captain in 2025 and receiving All-Big Ten honorable mention last season. Michigan State has yet to announce this year's team captains, but Hall is expected to lead the defense once again. He aims to become a finalist for the Butkus Award by November.

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  • •Jordan Hall named to Butkus Award watchlist on August 13, 2026.
  • •Hall enters his fourth season with Michigan State.
  • •He was a team captain and an honorable mention All-Big Ten last season.
  • •Michigan State has not yet announced team captains for 2026.
  • •Hall aims to be a finalist for the Butkus Award this season.
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  • 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan State football linebacker named to Butkus Award watchlist
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One of the stars on the Spartans' defense has received a notable preseason recognition

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