Michigan State faces Nebraska in Big Ten opener this evening
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Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Michigan State will host Nebraska in a Big Ten football opener on September 26. The Spartans aim for a turnaround under coach Pat Fitzgerald after a moral boost from their recent loss to Notre Dame. Fitzgerlad hasn't won a conference game in 1,491 days and faces a Cornhuskers team off to a 3-0 start this season. Five sports writers have diverse predictions for the matchup, emphasizing Nebraska's strong red-zone offense versus Michigan State's defense struggles.
- •Game scheduled for 5 p.m. on Big Ten Network
- •Fitzgerald seeks first Big Ten win since October 2022
- •Nebraska currently 3-0, yet to face a Power Four team
- •Predictions vary, with some favoring Nebraska and others Michigan State
- •Both teams looking to establish early conference momentum
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan State football vs Nebraska picks: Who opens B1G play with win?
"Five Free Press sports writers give their picks for Michigan State football Big Ten opener vs. Nebraska on Saturday, Sept. 26.
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