MSU football falls to Nebraska, volleyball tops Penn State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 12:33 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Michigan State University's football team lost 31-13 to Nebraska in their Big Ten opener on Saturday. The Spartans also suffered a significant setback, losing standout running back Cam Edwards for the season. Head coach Pat Fitzgerald commented on the team's performance and the loss of Edwards during the MSU Federal Credit Union Coaches Show. Meanwhile, MSU's volleyball team secured a crucial victory against No. 14 Penn State, marking their first win over a top-15 opponent since 2023.
- •MSU football begins Big Ten play with a 31-13 loss to Nebraska.
- •Running back Cam Edwards is out for the season due to injury.
- •Head coach Pat Fitzgerald discusses the team's future without Edwards.
- •MSU volleyball defeats No. 14 Penn State after bouncing back from a previous loss.
- •The volleyball victory is MSU's first against a top-15 opponent since 2023.
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — MSU’s Pat Fitzgerald discusses the loss to Nebraska, MSU volleyball gets big win over Penn State
"EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Michigan State’s football team began Big Ten play with a 31-13 loss to Nebraska this past Saturday. The Spartans not only lost the game, but also lost standout running back Cam Edwards for the season. Head coach Pat Fitzgerald discusses the loss to the Cornhuskers and how the team moves […]
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