First paragraph: BLUF—Nebraska football defeated Michigan State 38-27, improving their season record to 3-1 after a week off.
Fourth Quarter Highlights
Nebraska halted Michigan State’s attempt to recover an onside kick and managed to run out the clock. The final score was Nebraska 38, Michigan State 27.
With 2:01 left, Michigan State’s Alessio Milivojevic scored a touchdown on a quarterback sneak, but the two-point conversion attempt failed.
Key Moments in Game
Early in the fourth quarter, Nebraska scored when Emmett Johnson rushed 11 yards for a touchdown. Shortly after, they forced Michigan State to turn over the ball on downs at their own 17-yard line.
Following that, Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola connected with Nyziah Hunter, who ran 59 yards for another touchdown, bringing Nebraska’s score to 31.
Game Overview and Closing Plays
The game was filled with turnovers, including Michigan State’s three-and-out drives and Nebraska’s critical interceptions. Nebraska’s defensive plays significantly affected the game’s outcome.
In the second quarter, Nebraska’s special teams blocked a punt, leading to a touchdown by Carter Nelson, extending their lead.
