On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Michigan State Spartans will visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE. Both teams hold a 3-1 record this season. The game will start at 4:00 PM and will be broadcast on FS1.

Michigan State vs. Nebraska Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Nebraska Cornhuskers -426. Nebraska has a strong home record this season at 2-1. They also have a better overall defensive ranking, allowing fewer points than Michigan State.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 50.5. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with Nebraska scoring high in recent home games and Michigan State having a trend of hitting the over in away games.

Team Trends

• Michigan State has a road record of 0-1 this season.
• Nebraska has a home record of 2-1 this season.
• Nebraska ranks 14th in passing yards with 1,407 yards this season.
• Michigan State lost their last away game against USC with a score of 45-31.
• Nebraska scored 68 points in a home win against Akron earlier this season.

Michigan State vs Nebraska Preview

The Michigan State Spartans and Nebraska Cornhuskers are both entering this game with a 3-1 record. Michigan State has shown strength at home with a 3-0 record, but they have struggled on the road, sitting at 0-1. Nebraska, on the other hand, has a solid home record of 2-1 and a perfect road record of 1-0. Both teams are looking to improve their conference records, as each sits at 0-1 in the Big Ten.

Both teams are unranked in the AP and Coaches polls, but they are eager to climb up the conference standings. Michigan State is currently ranked 13th in the conference, while Nebraska is slightly ahead at 12th. With both teams coming off a loss, they are aiming to get back on track and secure a win. The game at Memorial Stadium will be a key opportunity for both teams to improve their season outlook.

Nebraska Cornhuskers: Home Team Highlights

Nebraska Cornhuskers have a strong start to the 2025 season with a 3-1 record. Playing in the Big Ten conference, they have won 2 out of 3 home games. Last season, they won the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College, 20-15.

Dylan Raiola leads the team as the quarterback, with 1,137 passing yards and 11 touchdowns. Emmett Johnson is another key player, rushing for 391 yards and scoring 4 touchdowns in 4 games. Wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. has 301 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns.

As a team, Nebraska has scored 174 points this season, placing them 22nd in points for. Their defense has allowed 54 points and made 6 sacks. The team is performing well, especially in recovering fumbles, ranking 2nd with 5 recoveries.

Michigan State Spartans: Key Insights

Michigan State Spartans hold a 3-1 record for the 2025 season. They are unbeaten at home with a 3-0 record. However, they have struggled on the road with a 0-1 record. Their conference play hasn’t started well, sitting at 0-1.

Quarterback Aidan Chiles is a standout player, with 868 passing yards and 9 touchdowns. Running back Makhi Frazier has rushed for 267 yards and scored 2 touchdowns. Wide receiver Omari Kelly leads with 317 receiving yards and 1 touchdown.

The Spartans have scored 137 points this season, ranking them 46th. Their defense has allowed 115 points and recorded 6 sacks, placing them 15th in that category. They have also made 2 interceptions and recovered 2 fumbles.

Final Betting Pick

Nebraska’s strong home record makes them a solid pick for the money line. They have shown they can perform well at Memorial Stadium, winning two of their three home games this season. Their defense is another reason to back them, as they have allowed fewer points than Michigan State this season.

The over 50.5 prediction is supported by both teams’ scoring trends. Nebraska has scored high in recent home games, including a 59-point game against Houston Christian. Michigan State has also been part of high-scoring games, especially on the road, like their 45-31 loss to USC. These trends suggest a high-scoring game is likely.

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