Nebraska Hosts Michigan State in Lincoln

Michigan State (3-1) travels to Lincoln on Saturday to face Nebraska (3-1), with both teams coming off bye weeks and seeking their first Big Ten win. Nebraska’s offense — coordinated by Matt Rhule with Dana Holgorsen — ranks among conference leaders in passing and is led by QB Dylan Raiola and RB Emmett Johnson; Nebraska opened as a double‑digit favorite. Michigan State will lean on its defensive front and secondary, including middle defender Jordan Hall and cornerback Joshua Eaton, to try to slow Nebraska’s passing attack; the Spartans have not won in Lincoln since 2013. Nebraska used the bye to clarify the backup running‑back picture, address run‑game and run‑defense issues, and manage injuries, with senior safety Hartzog listed as doubtful. Later reporting added emphasis that Nebraska’s coordinators want more attitude and consistency and flagged Michigan State’s interior defensive line as a key factor in containing the Huskers’ ground game.