Nebraska raced to an early 14-0 lead with a special teams spark before Michigan State stormed back to take a 21-14 third-quarter advantage. The Cornhuskers responded with 24 unanswered points, including Emmett Johnson's three rushing touchdowns and a 59-yard strike from Dylan Raiola to Nyziah Hunter. Despite a late Spartans touchdown, the Cornhuskers secured a convincing 38-27 home victory at Memorial Stadium.