Undefeated Nebraska Cornhuskers Defeat Michigan State Spartans in Big Ten Opener
In their Big Ten opener in East Lansing, Michigan, the undefeated Nebraska Cornhuskers, led by quarterback Anthony Colandrea's two touchdown passes and a stout defense, secured a 31-13 victory over the Michigan State Spartans.
South Bend Elkhart, IN, September 26, 2026 —
East Lansing, Michigan – The Nebraska Cornhuskers commenced their Big Ten conference schedule with a decisive 31-13 victory over the Michigan State Spartans. The game, held in East Lansing, Michigan, saw the undefeated Cornhuskers extend their winning streak as they faced their conference rivals.
Nebraska’s offense was notably propelled by quarterback Anthony Colandrea, who threw for two touchdown passes during the contest. These key scoring plays contributed significantly to the Cornhuskers’ overall point total and offensive performance.
Defensively, Nebraska presented a strong front, characterized by what was described as a “stout defense.” This defensive unit played a crucial role in limiting the Michigan State Spartans’ scoring opportunities and maintaining Nebraska’s lead throughout the game.
The victory marks a successful start to the Big Ten season for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, who entered the matchup with an undefeated record. The final score of 31-13 underscored the team’s dominance in their conference opener.
Further details regarding individual player statistics beyond quarterback Anthony Colandrea’s two touchdown passes, specific defensive standouts, or the exact timeline of scoring plays were not provided in the summary. The status of any post-game disciplinary actions, inspections, or code violations is also not available.
Story summarized from the original created by DANA GAURUDER Associated Press on wsbt.com, see more information here.
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