Overview
- CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported Thursday that starting quarterback Aidan Chiles is expected to be able to play at Indiana, after Jonathan Smith labeled him questionable and noted he practiced in a limited role.
- Chiles left the UCLA loss following a helmet-to-helmet hit; if he cannot play, redshirt freshman Alessio Milivojevic is prepared to make his first career start with Leo Hannan available behind him.
- Smith indicated potential defensive reinforcements with DT Ben Roberts, S Nikai Martinez and nickel Ade Willie possible to return, while TE Michael Masunas remains uncertain.
- Michigan State has lost three straight by double digits, with recent breakdowns including special-teams miscues and a rattled offense that has seen Chiles’ production dip.
- Indiana enters as about a 27.5-point favorite for Saturday’s 3:30 p.m. ET game on Peacock at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington.