- Matchup: Michigan State Spartans vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Event Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Venue: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE
- Broadcast: FS1
- Betting Odds: Cornhuskers favored by 11.0 points
- Total Points Over/Under: 53
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Memorial Stadium will host an exciting clash between the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) and the Michigan State Spartans (3-1) on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The Spartans enter the game as 11.0-point underdogs, with the over/under line set at 53.
This season, the Michigan State Spartans have a record of 3-1. In their most recent game, they faced the USC Trojans, suffering a defeat with a score of 45-31. The Spartans rushed the ball 32 times, gaining 112 yards at an average of 3.5 yards per carry. Overall, they ran 55 offensive plays, totaling 337 yards. Defensively, Michigan State allowed 20 completions on 26 attempts, yielding 234 passing yards, which equates to a 76.9% completion rate. Against the run, the Spartans gave up 289 yards on 40 carries, averaging 7.2 yards per rush allowed.
This season, the Spartans have amassed a total of 1,497 yards. In terms of touchdowns, they have recorded 9 passing and 8 rushing touchdowns while turning the ball over 4 times. Michigan State has achieved 84 first downs and has committed 19 penalties for a total of 158 yards. They maintain an average of 154.0 rushing yards per game, placing them 72nd nationwide. In scoring, the Michigan State Spartans average 34.3 points per game.
On the defensive side, the Spartans have conceded 1,054 passing yards this season, placing them 87th in the country. They allow an average of 263.5 passing yards per game with a completion percentage against of 67.5%. Overall, they’ve given up 384.0 yards per game, ranking them 91st in FBS. Their defense has yielded 9 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns while allowing opponents to average 4.2 yards per carry and 120.5 rushing yards per game. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 482 rushing yards across 4 games. Currently, Michigan State ranks 106th in team defense, permitting 28.8 points per game.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers also stand at 3-1 this season. In their last outing, they narrowly lost to the Michigan Wolverines with a score of 30-27. Nebraska struggled on the ground, averaging just 1.4 yards per carry, finishing with 43 rushing yards on 31 attempts. Overall, they recorded a total of 351 yards while running 72 plays, averaging 4.9 yards per play. The Cornhuskers’ passing defense allowed a completion rate of 52.2%, yielding 105 yards on 12 of 23 attempts. Against the run, they faced 33 carries for 286 yards (8.7 yards per rush).
In terms of scoring, the Cornhuskers rank 12th nationally, averaging 43.5 points per game. They post impressive offensive stats with an average of 496.5 total yards per game, placing them at 13th in D-1 football. However, Nebraska has accumulated 152 penalty yards from 16 infractions, ranking in the lower tier at 126th for overall mistakes. They’ve thrown 1 interception while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumble, and they have secured 107 first downs. Throughout the season, the Cornhuskers have thrown for 1,407 yards, averaging 351.8 passing yards per game, which ranks 2nd in the nation. Additionally, they have averaged 144.8 rushing yards per game and accumulated a total of 579 rushing yards.
Defensively, Nebraska has allowed opponents 694 rushing yards (173.5 yards/game) and 6 rushing touchdowns this season. Notably, they have yet to allow a passing touchdown, yielding just 75.8 yards per game through the air, placing them 1st in the country. This year, they have allowed a total of 54 points. So far, their defense has recorded 5 fumble recoveries and 1 interception. The Cornhuskers defense has been on the field for 223 plays, ranking 4th in Division 1, and they hold 16th place in scoring defense, allowing an average of 13.5 points per game.
Who will prevail in this exciting matchup between the Spartans and Cornhuskers against the spread?
Prediction: Choose the Spartans +11.0
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