Hall Out, Spartans Adapt Against EMU | Michigan State Spartans Football News

Michigan State’s defense takes a major hit as key senior linebacker Jordan Hall, a two-time captain, sits out against Eastern Michigan due to a right elbow injury sustained in the season opener. Hall, who played through pain against Toledo, is now wearing a brace and won’t be ready for this game. With him sidelined, sophomores Brady Pretzlaff, Caleb Wheatland, and Dion Crawford step into the linebacker rotation. The absences don’t stop there—wide receiver KK Smith and defensive tackle Carlos Hazelwood are also unavailable. As the Spartans look to build on their early win, this roster shakeup tests depth and adaptability. How will the defense respond without its leader? We’re watching closely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e99c83d0da2d3272