MSU faces potential challenge with quarterback injuries ahead of UCLA game
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 12:38 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Michigan State is preparing for its game against No. 10 UCLA on October 24, with quarterback Alessio Milivojevic and running back Jaziun Patterson listed as questionable due to injuries. Milivojevic, who has started the last 11 games, might be replaced by true freshman Kayd Coffman if he cannot play. The Spartans are already dealing with several injuries, including starting linebacker Jordan Hall and backup quarterback Cam Fancher. UCLA will also be without starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava for the rest of the season. Updates to the injury report will be provided before the game.
- •Alessio Milivojevic is questionable for the October 24 game.
- •True freshman Kayd Coffman may start if Milivojevic is unavailable.
- •Jaziun Patterson also listed as questionable for the game.
- •Jordan Hall and Cam Fancher are among other notable absences for MSU.
- •UCLA's Nico Iamaleava is out for the season.
- 12:38 AMYahoo Sports — MSU could be without Alessio Milivojevic, Jaziun Patterson at UCLA
- 12:34 AMYahoo Sports — MSU injury report: QB Alessio Milivojevic listed questionable vs. UCLA
"Here is Michigan State football's initial availability report for the Spartans' road trip to face the UCLA Bruins on Saturday in Pasadena, California.
"MSU may have to start a true freshman quarterback if Alessio Milivojevic can't play against UCLA.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 12:38 AMMSU could be without Alessio Milivojevic, Jaziun Patterson at UCLA
Here is Michigan State football's initial availability report for the Spartans' road trip to face the UCLA Bruins on Saturday in Pasadena, California.
- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 12:34 AMMSU injury report: QB Alessio Milivojevic listed questionable vs. UCLA
MSU may have to start a true freshman quarterback if Alessio Milivojevic can't play against UCLA.
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