Michigan State to Face No. 9 UCLA Without Starting Quarterback and Running Back
Michigan State's starting quarterback Alessio Milivojevic and starting running back Jaziun Patterson are both unavailable for their upcoming game against No. 9 UCLA in Pasadena, California. This news comes as the Spartans aim to break a five-game losing streak.
Flint Saginaw Bay City, MI, October 24, 2026 —
Michigan State will be without starting quarterback Alessio Milivojevic and starting running back Jaziun Patterson for its upcoming game against No. 9 UCLA in Pasadena, California. The absences come as the Spartans seek to end a five-game losing streak.
The available information does not specify why either player is unavailable or whether the absences are related. It also does not identify who is expected to start in their places, or say whether other players could take on expanded roles.
The matchup presents a challenge for a Michigan State team looking to halt its recent run of losses. UCLA is ranked No. 9, according to the information provided. No game date, kickoff time or additional details about the teams’ preparations were included.
Milivojevic is identified as Michigan State’s starting quarterback, while Patterson is listed as its starting running back. Their unavailability means the Spartans will enter the game without both players in those roles. The information provided does not describe how the team plans to adjust its offense or whether either player could return for a later game.
Further details about the reasons for the absences, possible replacements and the status of other players were not provided. The immediate context is the upcoming road matchup in Pasadena and Michigan State’s effort to snap its five-game losing streak.
Story summarized from the original created by Matt Wenzel on www.mlive.com, see more information here.
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