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Cam Edwards Carted Off and Michigan State Routed by Nebraska in Big Ten Opener

The knee injury to Edwards and a cascade of other player losses left the Spartans short-handed and raised immediate questions about their offense and upcoming games.

Cam Edwards had to leave the game with an apparent leg injury.
Sep 12, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Jamal Rule (25) runs for a touchdown against the Bowling Green Falcons during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Overview

  • On Saturday, Sept. 26, Michigan State running back Cam Edwards suffered a right-knee injury on a 23-yard screen, was taken from Spartan Stadium on a medical cart, was ruled out for the game, and reports say his absence could extend beyond that contest.
  • Michigan State lost the Big Ten opener to Nebraska, 31-13, as the offense managed just 39 rushing yards, allowed six sacks, and committed multiple turnovers that stalled drives and swung momentum.
  • The Spartans suffered a string of other injuries during the game and entered it without starting corners Tyran Chappell and Tre Bell, forcing backups into expanded roles and leaving the roster thin.
  • With Edwards out, fifth-year back Jaziun Patterson received the bulk of carries but the offense remained inconsistent while quarterbacks Alessio Milivojevic and Cam Fancher were pressured into sacks and turnovers.
  • The cluster of injuries alters Michigan State’s short-term outlook and could affect its trip to Wisconsin on Oct. 3, making depth, health updates, and Edwards’ prognosis the key items to watch this week.