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Wayne Matthews III released a statement following his hospitalization amid Michigan State's game vs. USC Saturday night. The linebacker was involved

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Wayne Matthews III injury update: Michigan State linebacker releases statement after hospitalization

Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith provided a positive update on LB Wayne Matthews III following his hospitalization Saturday night. Matthews'

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Wayne Matthews III injury update: Jonathan Smith reveals 'positive signs' for Michigan State LB after hospitalization

Wayne Matthews III left Saturday's game against USC on a stretcher. In what seemed to be a normal play at the time, the Michigan State linebacker

Michigan State's Angelo Grose, center celebrates his interception against Florida Atlantic with teammates Wayne Matthews III, left, and Nikai Martinez during the second quarter - Nick King, USA TODAY Sports

Wayne Matthews III injury update: Scary details emerge on Michigan LB after being hospitalized

EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State continues to build its defensive identity under defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Joe Rossi. The Spartan

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Michigan State's Jordan Hall celebrates after a play against Western Michigan's during the third quarter on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in East Lansing (Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK)

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Michigan State LBs Jordan Hall and Wayne Matthews take big step in revamped Spartan defense 

EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State linebacker Wayne Matthews has one more year of eligibility left- and he is determined to make it count. Matthews

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