Michigan State Spartans#- · DL Ben Nelson
- Class
- Former player
Ben Nelson played DL for Michigan State. In the 2023 season he had 3 tackles over 3 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Ben Nelson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | MSU | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Ben Nelson: Michigan State DL profile and stats
Ben Nelson is a DL for Michigan State. This profile tracks Ben Nelson's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Michigan State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Michigan State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Ben Nelson in the news
All newsPreviewIllinois at Michigan State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Illinois visits Michigan State at Spartan Stadium. Kickoff is 3:30 PM ET, on FS1.2026-10-07RecapNotre Dame beat Michigan State 27-10 (Week 3, 2026)Notre Dame beat Michigan State 27-10 at Notre Dame Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 3-0, and Michigan State is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapMichigan State beat Eastern Michigan 35-7 (Week 2, 2026)Michigan State beat Eastern Michigan 35-7 at Spartan Stadium. Now Michigan State is 2-0, and Eastern Michigan is 1-2.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Ben Nelson play for?
Ben Nelson plays for Michigan State at DL.
What position does Ben Nelson play?
Ben Nelson is a DL for Michigan State.