Michigan State linebacker Jordan Hall sits out game against Eastern Michigan
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 6:09 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Michigan State linebacker and team captain Jordan Hall is unavailable for the Spartans' home game against Eastern Michigan on September 12, 2026. Hall, who suffered an injury to his right elbow during the season opener against Toledo on September 4, appeared in pregame warmups wearing a protective brace. The team will instead look to sophomores Brady Pretzlaff and Caleb Wheatland to anchor the defense in his absence. Hall previously played through the injury after halftime in the win over Toledo. Michigan State also confirmed that wide receiver KK Smith and defensive tackle Carlos Hazelwood are not in uniform for the matchup. Eastern Michigan enters the game with a 1-1 record, led by former Michigan State quarterback Noah Kim.
- •Jordan Hall is ruled out for the September 12 game against Eastern Michigan.
- •Hall sustained an elbow injury in the September 4 win against Toledo.
- •Brady Pretzlaff and Caleb Wheatland are expected to handle expanded roles on defense.
- •KK Smith and Carlos Hazelwood are also unavailable for Michigan State.
- •Noah Kim returns to Spartan Stadium as the starting quarterback for Eastern Michigan.
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Jordan Hall injury update: Michigan State football LB out vs EMU
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan State LB Jordan Hall ruled out for EMU game
"Michigan State football will be without linebacker and captain Jordan Hall, who was wearing an elbow brace, against Eastern Michigan on Saturday.
"It appears that Jordan Hall may not be playing in the Spartans game against EMU.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 6:09 PMJordan Hall injury update: Michigan State football LB out vs EMU
Michigan State football will be without linebacker and captain Jordan Hall, who was wearing an elbow brace, against Eastern Michigan on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 6:05 PMMichigan State LB Jordan Hall ruled out for EMU game
It appears that Jordan Hall may not be playing in the Spartans game against EMU.
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