Nebraska football tops Michigan State 31-13 in Big Ten opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Nebraska football defeated Michigan State 31-13 in their Big Ten opener on September 30, 2026. The Huskers built a 24-10 halftime lead and maintained control throughout the game. Anthony Colandrea led Nebraska with 212 passing yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 66 yards. The defense recorded six sacks and three takeaways, significantly impacting the game. Nebraska improves to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in the Big Ten.
- •Nebraska leads 24-10 at halftime
- •Colandrea passes for 212 yards and two touchdowns
- •Nebraska's defense allows only 13 points
- •Huskers improve to 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten
- •Six sacks and three turnovers underscore defensive dominance
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Nebraska Football Beats Michigan State 31-13: The Stat Scorecard, the Pass Rush, and Why I’m Not Predicting Anything
"Nebraska football opened Big Ten play the right way. The Huskers went into East Lansing, took a 24-10 halftime lead over Michigan State, and never let the Spartans back in the game. Final score: 31-13. Nebraska is 4-0 and 1-0 in the Big Ten. I was at my oldest son’s wedding but I did watch […]
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