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Nebraska football prepares for pivotal game against Michigan State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 1:01 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Nebraska football prepares for pivotal game against Michigan State

Summary

Nebraska continues preparations for their upcoming matchup against Michigan State on Saturday. Key injury updates include tight end Carter Nelson, who is out, and edge defender Jordan Ochoa, who is questionable. The game holds significance for both teams as Nebraska looks to improve on their current season performance following a strong start. Recent insights suggest head coach Pat Fitzgerald praises Nebraska's offense and hints at a bold prediction for the game. Nebraska is also planning major renovations at Memorial Stadium, impacting seating capacity and pricing for fans.

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Status Watch

•Nebraska releases injury report ahead of Saturday's game.
•Carter Nelson is confirmed out, Jordan Ochoa is questionable.
•Pat Fitzgerald praises Nebraska's offense in preview.
•Memorial Stadium renovations set to begin in 2027.
•Nebraska volleyball team recently swept Missouri, improving to 11-0.

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What they're saying

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The year was 2021 and Nebraska played Michigan State in East Lansing. The game was tied at 13 and Adrian Martinez runs it in from the three yard line to put Nebraska up a touchdown with 5:05 left in the fourth quarter. Nebraska’s defense has been shutting down Michigan State the entire game. On the […]
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