Jaziun Patterson News, Rumors, Updates - Michigan State Spartans

Termed doubtful versus Washington Patterson (undisclosed) carries a doubtful tag ahead of Saturday's contest versus Washington, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Patterson is likely headed for a third straight absence due to an undisclosed injury. The Spartan backfield has been decimated with injuries, opening up a larger opportunity for Kenneth Williams these last two games.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Saturday Patterson (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's matchup against Michigan, per Michigan State's official team injury report.

Impact Patterson will once again be held out on Saturday, marking his second straight missed game due to injury. The 5-foot-10 senior was thrust into a starting role at the start of conference play due to a season-ending injury to Cam Edwards and performed well, running for 281 yards and four touchdowns across his last four appearances. His next chance to return will come against Washington next week.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will not play vs. UCLA Patterson (undisclosed) is unavailable for Saturday's contest versus UCLA, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Patterson carried the questionable tag throughout the week but will now be held out of this contest as he tends an undisclosed injury. The senior running back will aim to be available for the team's next contest against Michigan on Nov. 7.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Status questionable for Week 8 Patterson is questionable for Saturday's contest versus UCLA, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Patterson has been the key back for the Spartans since Cam Edwards (knee) was ruled out for the year, but now he is banged up as well, leaving the backfield further devoid of its top talent. It will be worth keeping an eye on his status as the contest approaches.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Leading rusher in defeat Patterson accrued 15 carries for 72 yards and gathered in 3 of 4 targets for 18 yards during Saturday's 24-21 defeat versus Northwestern.

Impact Following a four-touchdown performance in last week's OT thriller against Illinois, Patterson came back to Earth against Northwestern, failing to find the end zone. The 5-foot-10 senior did manage to lead the Spartans in rushing yards once againtotaling 72 yards on 4.8 YPC on the ground to go along with three receptions for 18 yards through the air. His next opportunity will come against UCLA on Saturday.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Four scores in OT thriller Patterson had 18 rushes for 92 yards and three touchdowns and reeled in all three targets for 26 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-37 overtime loss against Illinois.

Impact Patterson put forth his best effort in keeping the Spartans in this one, totaling a season-high 92 rushing yards to go along with four total touchdowns. The 5-foot-10 senior connected with quarterback Alessio Milivojevic for a six-yard scoring strike in the second quarter before crossing the goal line himself on runs of 11, two and one yard in the third and fourth quarters and overtime period, respectively. He will hope to keep the positive momentum going at the Spartans host Northwestern on Saturday.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

How MSU's Jaziun Patterson Performed in Expanded Role The Spartans have a new face at running back, and he had his first expanded role against Wisconsin.

OCTOBER 6 • SI.COM

Leading rusher in defeat Patterson posted 18 carries for 62 yards and caught 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 31-3 loss against Wisconsin.

Impact On a day in which the Spartans accounted for just 235 total yards and were held to three points, Patterson provided a season-high 62 yards on the ground. The 5-foot-10 senior was held out of the end zone on the day, but he outpaced fellow running back Marvin Parrish 18-11 in terms of rushing attempts, indicating that Patterson should be in control of the top spot in the Michigan State backfield for now. He will hope to find his way back into the end zone when the Spartans host Illinois on Saturday.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Colton Joseph accounts for 4 touchdowns and Wisconsin routs Michigan State 31-3

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OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

What To Know About Jaziun Patterson, MSU's New RB1 Patterson is Michigan State's new starting running back after Cam Edwards' injury.

SEPTEMBER 29 • SI.COM

Scores in defeat Patterson notched 16 carries for 54 yards and one touchdown and caught their only target for three yards during Saturday's 31-13 loss versus Nebraska.

Impact Patterson was thrust into a larger role due to the injury to Cam Edwards, and he put up a solid performance in relief. The 5-foot-10 senior ran for a season-high 54 yards and found the end zone on a two-yard plunge in the second quarter, bringing the Spartans within seven points at the time. With Edwards being officially ruled out for the rest of the season, Patterson may be in line to see an expanded role moving forward. His next chance will come against Wisconsin on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

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Commits to Michigan State Patterson is transferring to Michigan State, he announced via X.

Impact Patterson will serve out his final year of eligibility with the Spartans after spending four seasons with Iowa. The 5-foot-10 running back logged 60 or more carries for 295 or more rushing yards in both the 2024 and 2025 campaigns as a Hawkeye.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Going portaling Patterson is going portaling, according to his X account.

Impact Between 2023 and 2025, each of Iowa's seasons saw Patterson log at least 50 carries and 200 rushing yards. The running back has one year of collegiate eligibility remaining going into 2026.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Week 9 Patterson (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Expected to be available, Patterson will look to break his redshirt and get his fifth game of 2025 in Week 9. The first four games of his 2025 season saw him log 34 rushing attempts for 198 yards. Despite zero touchdowns, Patterson is getting abundant touches with efficiency, backed up by his 5.8 yards per carry.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available vs. Gophers Patterson (undisclosed) should be good to go against Minnesota in Week 9, per David Eickholt of 247Sports.com.

Impact The tailback is reportedly practicing and on track to play against Minnesota after missing three straight games. Patterson, who has 34 carries for 198 yards this season, should join Xavier Williams, Kamari Moulton and Terrell Washington as contributors in Iowa's backfield.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Patterson (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Penn State.

Impact Patterson was trending toward sitting earlier this week, so his absence isn't entirely surprising. The junior tailback has 34 carries for 198 yards across four games in 2025. His next chance to play will come against Minnesota on Oct. 25.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Patterson (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Penn State.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Patterson is headed toward a third straight absence due to an undisclosed injury, as is fellow running back Terrell Washington. If both end up sitting, Kamari Moulton, Xavier Williams and Nathan McNeil would handle most of the carries.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Patterson (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's game against Wisconsin, David Eickholt of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Patterson will miss a second straight game due to an undisclosed injury. With Terrell Washington also idle, Kamari Moulton should see most of the backfield work. Patterson's next chance to play will come Oct. 18 against Penn State.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Top Iowa Running Back Ruled Out vs. Indiana Despite being listed on the depth chart, the Iowa Hawkeyes have officially ruled running back Jaziun Patterson out of Week 5. While Iowa's r...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • SI.COM

Won't play vs. Hoosiers Patterson (undisclosed) is out for Week 5 against Indiana, per David Eickholt of 247Sports.com.

Impact The tailback has been a rotational part of the Hawkeyes' backfield this season, tallying 34 carries for 198 yards. He won't be available to face the Hoosiers in a big Week 5 clash, however, which should leave Kamari Moulton and Terrell Washington in line for the biggest workloads come Saturday afternoon.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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