Michigan State names Jaziun Patterson starting running back after Edwards injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Michigan State has announced Jaziun Patterson as the starting running back after Cam Edwards was carted off in Saturday's 31-13 loss to Nebraska. Edwards is out for the season, prompting Patterson to take over a larger role. In relief, he rushed 16 times for 54 yards and a touchdown. The Spartans are now 2-2, having lost two consecutive games. They will face Wisconsin on Saturday, October 3, where Patterson will look to help improve their ground game.
- •Cam Edwards is out for the season due to injury.
- •Jaziun Patterson carried 16 times for 54 yards and a touchdown against Nebraska.
- •Patterson aims to elevate his performance as the new starting RB.
- •Michigan State is 2-2 after back-to-back losses.
- •Next game is against Wisconsin on October 3.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan State Turns to Jaziun Patterson After Edwards Injury
"Michigan State hands its backfield to Jaziun Patterson with Cam Edwards out for the season. #GoGreen
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