The Michigan State Spartans have received a major update ahead of Saturday’s Big Ten showdown against undefeated UCLA, and it could dramatically change how Pat Fitzgerald’s team prepares for the Bruins. UCLA starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season after suffering a severe knee injury that requires surgery.
The announcement comes as Michigan State desperately searches for its first conference victory of the season. The Spartans enter Saturday’s matchup with a disappointing 2-5 record, while UCLA remains unbeaten at 6-0 under first-year head coach Bob Chesney…