Michigan State Spartans#97 · DL Cal Thrush
50 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-5
- Weight
- 263 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Upper Arlington, OH
Cal Thrush is a DL (#97) for Michigan State, from Upper Arlington, OH. In the 2026 season he has 1 tackle over 1 game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 3
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 4
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 3
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 18
Weight 16
Frame 17
Experience 6
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2026 season
1
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Cal Thrush career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MSU | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | at Notre Dame | L 10-27 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowMichigan State DL: #97
- ClassFreshman
- HometownUpper Arlington, OH
Cal Thrush: Michigan State DL profile and stats
Cal Thrush is a DL (#97) for Michigan State, from Upper Arlington, OH. This profile tracks Cal Thrush's season stats, skill ratings 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.
Cal Thrush 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 Cal Thrush play for?
Cal Thrush plays for Michigan State, wearing #97 at DL.
What position does Cal Thrush play?
Cal Thrush is a DL for Michigan State.
How tall is Cal Thrush?
Cal Thrush is 6-5 and weighs 263 lb.
What year is Cal Thrush in?
Cal Thrush is listed as a freshman on the Michigan State roster.
Where is Cal Thrush from?
Cal Thrush is from Upper Arlington, OH.
How many tackles does Cal Thrush have?
Cal Thrush has 1 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.