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Coffman's First Start Falters as MSU Falls to UCLA
25 Oct
Summary
- Michigan State lost its sixth consecutive game to No. 9 UCLA.
- Freshman QB Kayd Coffman's first start ended with 42 passing yards.
- Devin Vaught forced two fumbles in a standout defensive performance.
Michigan State's football team endured its sixth consecutive defeat on Saturday, losing 28-10 to the ninth-ranked UCLA Bruins. This loss leaves Pat Fitzgerald's squad with a 2-6 record and winless in the Big Ten Conference. The game marked the first college start for freshman quarterback Kayd Coffman.
Coffman's initial moments were promising, connecting on a 14-yard touchdown pass for an early 7-0 lead. However, the offense stalled afterward, with Coffman finishing 4-of-10 for 42 yards and an interception before being replaced late in the third quarter. The Spartans accumulated only 156 total yards.
On defense, junior safety Devin Vaught delivered a career performance, recording eight tackles and forcing two fumbles. Vaught himself recovered one fumble, setting up Michigan State's touchdown. The Bruins' rushing attack proved dominant, with their running backs amassing 230 yards and three touchdowns.
Michigan State was further hampered by a growing injury list. Key players on offense and defense were sidelined during the game, including running back Marvis Parrish and defensive lineman Ben Roberts, exacerbating their struggles against UCLA's consistent offense.
