Chris Solari and Andrew Birkle talk on the "Freep Sports Show" about what went wrong for MSU football this year on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026.

The veteran captain returns to stabilize a struggling defense, providing a vital leadership spark as the Spartans fight to secure their first Big Ten victory of the season.

Michigan State football will be getting back arguably its best player on defense this week

Michigan State's Jordan Hall moved from doubtful to questionable and could return against Illinois. #GoGreen

Michigan State-Illinois availability report reveals positive news for the Spartans ahead of important matchup

The Badgers' QB1 could be in for a big day on the ground in Week 5.

Captain Jordan Hall is doubtful for Michigan State football's trip to Wisconsin on Saturday, and three other linebackers are listed as questionable.

Wisconsin returns home riding the momentum of its upset win over Penn State, with Michigan State and first-year head coach Pat Fitzgerald up next.

A brutal wave of pregame and mid-match casualties left the Spartans depleted, forcing a depleted roster into a desperate battle of attrition against a surging Nebraska squad.