Michigan State QB Alessio Milivojevic cleared to play vs Michigan

Michigan State quarterback Alessio Milivojevic was upgraded from questionable to available on the final injury report ahead of Saturday's rivalry game against Michigan, according to Yahoo Sports. Milivojevic missed the previous game due to an undisclosed injury but is set to start against Michigan at Michigan Stadium.

Michigan State faces a significant number of absences for the game, with key players including top running backs Cam Edwards, Jaziun Patterson, and Marvis Parrish out due to injuries. Several other Spartans players are also listed as unavailable, contributing to a long injury list for the team.

Michigan has ruled out seven players for the game, including cornerback Shamari Earls, who moved from questionable to out. Tight end Hogan Hansen remains a game-time decision. Despite these absences, several Michigan players previously listed as questionable, such as defensive ends John Henry Daley and Dom Nichols, were upgraded to probable.

The Wolverines enter the matchup with a 5-3 record and have won four consecutive meetings against the Spartans, who hold a 2-6 record this season. The game will be the fifth straight night game in this rivalry, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Michigan Stadium.

Michigan leads the all-time series 75-38-5, including a 31-20 win in their last meeting at Spartan Stadium. Both teams will be competing for the Paul Bunyan Trophy in this annual in-state rivalry game.