Pair of key Spartans ruled out vs. Nebraska in availability report

The official availability report for this evening’s matchup between Michigan State and Nebraska has been released, with a couple more notable Spartans official ruled out.

Michigan State will be without cornerback Tyran Chappell and defensive lineman Cal Thrush for tonight’s game against Nebraska. Both key Spartans were downgraded to out in the final availability report that was released a few hours prior to kickoff.

Michigan State will also be without starting linebacker Brady Pretzlaff, who left last week’s game with an injury at Notre Dame. Pretzlaff was already ruled out for this matchup against Nebraska earlier in the week.

Michigan State is 2-1 on the season entering this matchup. Nebraska is a perfect 3-0 on the year, but this will mark their first road game and first matchup against a power four team. This is the first conference game for both teams.

Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. This game will be televised on the Big Ten Network. Follow along for live game day updates here at Spartans Wire as well.

Tyran Chappell and Cal Thrush have been downgraded to OUT for today’s contest.

KK Smith is in today. pic.twitter.com/yKccIx0rH6

— Emmett Matasovsky (@E_Matasovsky57) September 26, 2026

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