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Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham fires embattled offensive coordinator Jason Beck

Kyle Whittingham has made his first major move as Michigan’s coach, firing embattled offensive coordinator Jason Beck

15 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Michigan State makes 5 field goals, forces 4 turnovers and has 5 sacks in 15-6 win over Michigan

Liam Boyd made five field goals on five attempts and Michigan State’s defense forced four turnovers and had five sacks in a 15-6 win over Michigan on Saturday night

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Charles Taplin - Ruled out for Week 10 Taplin (foot) is out for Saturday's game versus Michigan, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Taplin hasn't seen much action this season overall, and it appears the second-year wideout won't be a depth option for the Spartans on Saturday either. He'll have another chance to return next Saturday versus Washington.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Milivojevic - Ready to roll Saturday Milivojevic (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's contest versus Michigan, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Milivojevic will return to action for the Spartans after sitting out during Michigan State's last game against UCLA in Week 8. The 6-foot-3 redshirt sophomore has thrown for 1,263 yards (121-for-185), seven touchdowns and three interceptions across seven games, adding on one score with his legs. Milivojevic and the Spartans will look to make a statement against in-state rivals Michigan.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Where to watch Michigan vs. Michigan State today: Channel, live stream, time, schedule for Big Ten rivalry game | Sporting News The Paul Bunyan Trophy is at stake as the struggling Spartans travel to Ann Arbor for their annual grudge match with the Wolverines.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jaziun Patterson - 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marvis Parrish - Set to miss the matchup versus Michigan Parrish (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest versus Michigan, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Parrish hasn't been a huge part of the Spartans' backfield this season, with 35 carries for 105 yards and six catches for 33 yards. Nonetheless, he won't be available against the Wolverines.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cam Fancher - Will sit out Saturday Fancher (knee) will miss Saturday's game versus Michigan, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact A knee ailment will prevent Fancher from taking the field for Michigan State. The quarterback serves as the primary backup to Alessio Milivojevic (undisclosed) when healthy, though Milivojevic's status is uncertain, potentially leaving starting duties to Kayd Coffman.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Charles Taplin - Status murky versus Michigan Taplin (foot) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Michigan, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Taplin is in jeopardy of missing his third straight game on Saturday against the Wolverines because of a foot injury. The wideout has posted just three catches for 65 yards and a touchdown this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Savoury - Deemed unavailable for Saturday Savoury has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus Michigan, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Savoury will miss his first game of the season. The second-year tight end has been a big part of the Spartans' offense with 29 catches for 271 yards and multiple receptions in every game.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Milivojevic - Listed as questionable versus Michigan Milivojevic (undisclosed) holds a questionable designation for Saturday's matchup versus Michigan, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Milivojevic missed the loss to UCLA, and the Spartans' starting quarterback is in danger of sitting out a second-straight contest. With backup Cam Fancher already ruled out, Michigan State would likely turn to Kayd Coffman at quarterback.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michigan Names Starting QB For Michigan State Game And 'Foreseeable Future'

Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham says quarterback Tommy Carr will take the first snap against Michigan State, naming the freshman a starter f...

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Michigan Names Starting QB For Michigan State Game And 'Foreseeable Future'

Kenneth Williams - Scores in defeat Williams accrued 17 carries for 54 yards and reeled in all three targets for 12 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-10 defeat against UCLA.

Impact Williams got things started for the Spartans on the day, hauling in a 14-yard scoring strike from quarterback Kayd Coffman in the first quarter to give the Spartans a 7-0 lead at the time. The 5-foot-9 running back also led the way for the Spartans in rushing in the absence of Jaziun Patterson, commanding a dominant share of rushing attempts while averaging 3.2 YPC. He will hope to continue earning a role within the MSU offense moving forward, with his next opportunity coming against rival Michigan following the team's upcoming bye.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Kayd Coffman - Rough first start Coffman completed 4 of 10 passes for 42 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 28-10 loss versus UCLA. He also had five rushes for -15 yards.

Impact Coffman got off to a hot start in his first collegiate start, completing his first four pass attempts for 42 yards while finding running back Kenneth Williams for a 14-yard scoring strike to open up the scoring on the day. Unfortunately, things cooled off drastically after that, as Coffman failed to complete another pass on the day while throwing an interception as the Bruins took control of the game. Injured starter Alessio Milivojevic's status for the team's upcoming rivalry matchup against Michigan is currently unknown, putting Coffman's status in question as well.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Live updates: More big changes in the AP Top 25

The AP Top 25 is getting a shake-up after a wild week in college football

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

No. 9 UCLA rallies past Michigan State 28-10 for its first 7-0 start since 2005

Ty Dieffenbach threw a 63-yard touchdown pass and handed off for three others as No. 9 UCLA beat Michigan State 28-10

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Marvis Parrish - Heads to medical tent Saturday Parrish went into the medical tent after taking a hard hit during Saturday's game against UCLA, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Parrish appeared to be favoring his right shoulder after his second carry of the game. He has yet to return to the game but more news regarding his status should surface shortly.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Michigan State vs. UCLA: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time - October 24, 2026

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the CFB Week 8 Michigan State Spartans and UCLA Bruins game.

OCTOBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

How to Watch Michigan State vs. UCLA: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time - October 24, 2026

Darrin Jones Jr. - Back in action Jones (undisclosed) will suit up for Saturday's clash with UCLA, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Jones, who has not appeared since Week 2, is available for Michigan State against the Bruins. The 5-foot-11 redshirt freshman has yet to record a touch this fall.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Milivojevic - Officially ruled out Saturday Milivojevic (undisclosed) won't suit up for Saturday's clash with UCLA, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Milivojevic has officially been ruled out for Saturday's road contest, his first missed game of the season. With Cam Fancher (knee) also out, true freshman Kayd Coffman is set to get his first career start on the road against a Top 10 team. Milivojevic will hope to get healthy during the bye week and be ready for the trip to Michigan on Nov. 7.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jaziun Patterson - 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

Kayd Coffman - In line for first start Coffman is in line for his first start Saturday at UCLA, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Coffman is a 6-foot-2, 206-pound freshman in Michigan State's quarterback room. He is not a top-two option for the Spartans, as experienced QBs like Alessio Milivojevic (undisclosed) and Cam Fancher (knee) have been their preference under center. But with both veterans either doubtful or out Saturday, their expected unavailability explains why Coffman is in line to log his first start. He has not attempted an in-game throw yet, with his 2026 stats' lone marks featuring three carries for negative yardage. It will be a difficult first game for Coffman, as he faces a UCLA team undefeated across the 2026 season thus far.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Milivojevic - Not expected to play in Week 8 Milivojevic (undisclosed) is not expected to play in Saturday's game at UCLA, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Unfortunately for Michigan State, the team will be down its starting quarterback against one of the Big Ten Conference's best teams this season. It is even more costly given how well the quarterback had been performing in recent weeks, with his last two games featuring 41 completions for 412 yards and four touchdowns without any interceptions. He also logged a rushing TD. In place of Milivojevic would normally be Cam Fancher, but with him out due to a knee injury, Kayd Coffman is in line for his first start Saturday.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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Check out the five must-watch games for college football Week 8, including an exciting matchup between top-ranked Big 12 squads.

OCTOBER 22 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Week 8: Best Games To Watch This Weekend

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Curt Cignetti turned Indiana's 3-9 team into an 11-2 national championship contender in his first season

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

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