Michigan State’s night against Nebraska took a brutal turn in the first quarter when Cam Edwards was forced out after a low tackle sent him to the turf and left the Spartans waiting on the sideline for news they didn’t want to hear.
Edwards had just ripped off a big gain to push Michigan State into field goal range, a run that eventually ended with three points on the board. But on the tackle, the defender went low and appeared to take out Edwards’ leg. The play looked awkward right away, and Edwards immediately clutched at the injury.
He stayed down for a bit before being helped off the field and into the medical tent. Not long after, a cart was brought out to take him to the locker room.
“Medical cart takes Cam Edwards out of the medical tent. He looks really frustrated. Troubling sign for him and for MSU. pic.twitter.com/dDFWMiGBUU
- Connor Earegood (@ConnorEaregood) September 26, 2026”
The cart changed the mood fast. At first, there was reason to think Edwards might be able to come back, especially after he’d already dealt with minor injuries in almost every game to start the year. But being carted off made that hope look a lot thinner.
Edwards was clearly frustrated as he left, which is rarely a good sign. While nothing is being speculated here, the reality is that he’s questionable at best to return against Nebraska.
And for Michigan State, that’s a problem.
The Spartans were already having trouble moving the ball, and losing Edwards only makes life harder. He’s the offense’s best weapon, and with the line struggling to keep Alessio Milivojevic clean and the ground game lacking any real chunk plays, the attack is going to feel the loss immediately if Edwards can’t come back.
That puts more pressure on Jaz Patterson and Marvis Parrish to carry the load, with Brandon Tullis also a possible option.
For Michigan State, the hope is simple: this looked worse than it turns out to be.
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