Michigan State running back Cam Edwards out for season with knee injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Michigan State running back Cam Edwards will miss the remainder of the season due to a right knee injury, as confirmed by head coach Pat Fitzgerald on September 28. This news comes ahead of the Spartans' Week 5 matchup against Wisconsin. Edwards led the team with 304 rushing yards, significantly outpacing the next closest player. The Spartans, currently at 2-2, are coming off a 31-13 loss to Nebraska and will need to find a way to adjust without their leading rusher.
- •Cam Edwards out for the season due to a right knee injury.
- •He led Michigan State with 304 rushing yards this season.
- •The Spartans are coming off a 31-13 loss to Nebraska.
- •Jaziun Patterson expected to take on a larger role in the offense.
- •Michigan State is currently 2-2 heading into the Wisconsin game.
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan State loses star running back ahead of Wisconsin matchup
"The Wisconsin Badgers defense no longer has to prepare to face Cam Edwards in Week 5.
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