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Nebraska Cornhuskers overpower Michigan State Spartans 31-13 in East Lansing

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 6:39 PM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Nebraska Cornhuskers overpower Michigan State Spartans 31-13 in East Lansing

Summary

The Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Michigan State Spartans 31-13 on September 26, 2026, at Spartan Stadium. Nebraska showcased strong defensive play, highlighted by defensive end Williams Nwaneri, who recorded two sacks. Despite a sluggish performance from the I-Backs and quarterback Anthony Colandrea's 55% completion rate, Nebraska maintained control after the second quarter. The victory marks the Huskers' first win in Big Ten play since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking ahead, Nebraska seeks to build on this momentum in upcoming matchups.

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Status Watch

•Nebraska improves to 1-0 in Big Ten play.
•Williams Nwaneri records two sacks against Michigan State.
•Quarterback Anthony Colandrea avoids turnovers and lost yards.
•Nebraska's I-Backs struggled early, combining for 49 yards.
•The game never felt in doubt after the second quarter.

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6:39 PMYahoo Sports — Report Card: Huskers 31, Michigan State Spartans 13

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I’m getting a read on this Husker football team that it still has a bit of a Jekyll/Hyde split within. Sometimes they look dominatingly “why aren’t they ranked” good…and then a few minutes later, it’s “what the ‘eff are they doin’” not-so-good. (With a heaping helping of “Here we go again…” on the side.) Earlier […]
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