Jordan Hall Out But Spartans Adapt | Michigan State Spartans Football News

Jordan Hall’s absence loomed large as Michigan State crushed Eastern Michigan 35-7, but the Spartans’ defense tightened dramatically after halftime—thanks in part to Dion Crawford and Brady Pretzlaff stepping up when Hall, their two-time captain and leading tackler from last year, sat out with a lingering right arm injury. Though Fitzgerald hoped Hall would be ready if they practiced that day, the medical staff held firm. Hall’s leadership and communication were missed early, but Pretzlaff stepped into the vocal role and delivered eight tackles, tying for team lead. The win wasn’t pretty early on—Eastern Michigan capitalized on a dip in physicality—but the Spartans bounced back, proving resilience and depth. Fitzgerald praised the “next-man-up” spirit while stressing the need for louder, more assertive play across the board. 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.Sources:https://247sports.com/college/michigan-state/article/michigan-state-football-defense-jordan-hall-out-for-emu-win-289900919/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/268a90d0a9cae0aa Report issues to [email protected].