MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS 2-5 · 17TH IN BIG TEN
2-5 · 17TH IN BIG TEN
Next Game at UCLA · Sat 7:30PM
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Chrishon McCray - Scores vs. Wildcats McCray tallied three receptions (on five targets) for 64 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-21 loss to Northwestern.
Impact Despite catching just three passes on the day, McCray made the most of his opportunities against Northwestern. The 5-foot-10 senior connected with quarterback Alessio Milivojevic for a 53-yard scoring strike in the fourth quarter, giving the Spartans a 21-13 lead at the time. McCray will hope to keep the positive momentum going as the Spartans travel to face UCLA on Saturday.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Jaziun Patterson - 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.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Alessio Milivojevic - Three total touchdowns in defeat Milivojevic was 19-for-30 passing for 216 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 24-21 loss against Northwestern. He also had seven rushes for 17 yards with one touchdown.
Impact Despite the loss, Milivojevic had one of his best outings of the season agaisnt Northwestern, totaling three touchdowns while completing 63 percent of his pass attempts. The 6-foot-3 signal caller ran in a three-yard score in the first quarter, giving the Spartans a 7-3 lead at the time before connecting with receivers Bryson Williams and Chrishon McCray for touchdown tosses from 32 and 53 yards out in the second and fourth quarters, respectively. A roadtrip to UCLA awaits on Saturday.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kleather kicks three field goals in No. 25 Northwestern's 24-21 win over Michigan State

Jackson Kleather kicked three field goals, including the game-winning 34-yarder with 2 seconds left to rally No. 25 Northwestern to a 24-21 win over Michigan State
3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
How to watch Northwestern vs Michigan State: College Football, TV channel The Northwestern Wildcats (4-1) face the Michigan State Spartans (2-4) at Spartan Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Oct 10, 2026; East Lansing,...
3 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Charles Taplin - Won't play Saturday Taplin (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game versus Northwestern, per the Big Ten availability report.
Impact Taplin has been ruled out Saturday and it will be his second missed game of the season. He has three catches this season, all of which came against Eastern Michigan in Week 2.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Loaded Big Ten schedule includes an Ohio State-Indiana matchup of the last two national champions

The winners of the last two national champions face off Saturday when No. 5 Indiana hosts No. 4 Ohio State in the biggest game of a loaded Big Ten schedule
5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
Charles Taplin - May miss Week 7 Taplin (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against Michigan State.
Impact Taplin has logged snaps in five of the Spartans' first six games this season. The wide receiver is in jeopardy of missing his first matchup since Week 1 against Northwestern on Saturday due to an undisclosed injury.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Cam Fancher - Out vs. Northwestern Fancher (knee) is out for Saturday's game against Northwestern.
Impact Fancher is set to miss his second consecutive game due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 5 against Wisconsin. The quarterback will aim to return against UCLA next Saturday.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Pat Fitzgerald looks back on a moment that drew attention from the game

Pat Fitzgerald looks back on a moment that drew attention from the game
OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

College football Week 7: Ohio State-Indiana and Notre Dame-BYU among six Top 25 matchups

Week 7 of the college football season stacks up to be the best so far with one top-five matchup, one top-10 matchup and four other games pitting teams in The Associated Press Top 2...
OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press
Fredrick Moore - Scores in OT loss Moore gathered in all two targets for 42 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-37 overtime loss to Illinois.
Impact Moore connected with quarterback Alessio Milivojevic on a 24-yard scoring strike to the corner of the end zone in the fourth quarter, bringing the Spartans to within seven during their attempted comeback bid. The 6-foot-1 receiver has established himself as a regular target for Milivojevic recently, caught 10 passes for 108 yards and a touchdown across his last three games. He will hope to build momentum off his performance against the Fighting Illini during next week's matchup against Northwestern.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Jaziun Patterson - 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
Alessio Milivojevic - Two scores in overtime loss Milivojevic was 22-for-26 passing for 196 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-37 overtime loss to Illinois.
Impact Despite the loss, Milivojevic had a very nice outing against the Fighting Illini, completing nearly 85 percent of his passes for 196 yards and a pair of touchdowns without a turnover. The 6-foot-3 quarterback connected with running back Jaziun Patterson on a six-yard touchdown toss in the second quarter, bringing the Spartans within 10 points at the time, before finding receiver Fredrick Moore on a 24-yard scoring strike in the fourth frame to bring Michigan State within seven. It was an encouraging bounceback performance as Milivojevic found the end zone for the first time since Week 2 against Eastern Michigan. A home matchup against Northwestern awaits on Saturday.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia seizes the No. 1 spot atop the AP Top 25 as Oklahoma upsets Texas

Georgia is back on top of the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2024 after a hard-fought 20-17 win over Alabama
OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press
Illinois Fighting Illini vs Michigan State Spartans Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Michigan State Spartans Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football
OCTOBER 11 • FOX SPORTS

Illinois makes a stop on Michigan State's 2-point conversion attempt in OT, holds on for 38-37 win

Michael Clayton threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Hudson Clement on the first play of overtime and Illinois made a stop on a 2-point conversion attempt to hold on for a 38-37 win o...
OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press
Alessio Milivojevic finds Fredrick Moore for 24-yd TD cutting Michigan State's deficit vs Illinois

Alessio Milivojevic finds Fredrick Moore for 24-yd TD cutting Michigan State's deficit vs Illinois

OCTOBER 10 • FOX SPORTS
Michigan State puts together a huge sequence!

Michigan State puts together a huge sequence!
OCTOBER 10 • FOX SPORTS
How to watch Buffalo vs Toledo: Live stream NCAA College Football, TV channel The Buffalo Bulls head to the Glass Bowl on Saturday afternoon for a MAC matchup against the Toledo Rockets. Sep 4, 2026; East Lansing, Mich...
OCTOBER 10 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
How to watch Illinois vs Michigan State: Live stream, NCAA, College Football, TV channel Big Ten rivals Illinois and Michigan State are level pegging on 2-3 records ahead of Saturday’s clash in East Lansing. Oct 3, 2026; Madison,...
OCTOBER 10 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Darrin Jones Jr. - Out Saturday Jones (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game versus Illinois, per the ACC availability report.
Impact Jones, who has only made one brief appearance this season, will miss another game Saturday. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday versus Illinois.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Fancher - Inactive against Illinois Fancher (knee) will be inactive during Saturday's game against Illinois.
Impact Fancher, who sustained a knee injury during last week's loss against the Badgers, will remain sidelined against the Fighting Illini. The 6-foot senior quarterback has appeared in all five games this season, logging snaps in designed packages. Fancher's next chance to suit up will come against Northwestern in Week 7.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Sandvik makes FG in OT as Wyoming beats San Jose State 16-13 to snap 8-game road losing streak

Tyler Hughes threw for a touchdown and ran for 92 yards, Erik Sandvik made a short field goal in overtime and Wyoming beat San Jose State 16-13 to snap an eight-game road losing st...
OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

No. 3 Notre Dame looks to extend school-record double-digit win margin streak when it hosts Stanford

No. 3 Notre Dame has emerged as a model of consistency in this ever-changing college football world
OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press
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