Nebraska vs. Michigan State live updates, stats and highlights

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-0) open Big Ten play on the road Saturday. The Huskers will travel to East Lansing, Michigan, to face the Michigan State Spartans (2-1).

Nebraska wrapped up nonconference play defeating North Dakota 34-7 last Saturday night. This is the third straight season that the Huskers completed nonconference play undefeated.

The Huskers are looking to win their first conference opener since beating Illinois in 2019. Since joining the Big Ten in 2011, Nebraska is 6-9 in Big Ten openers.

Michigan State enters its Big Ten opener after a 27-10 loss at No. 3 Notre Dame. The Spartans defeated Toledo and Eastern Michigan in their first two games of the year.

First-year coach Pat Fitzgerald leads the Spartans. Fitzgerald isn't new to the Big Ten, having coached Northwestern from 2006 to 2022. He's also familiar with the Cornhuskers, having faced Nebraska 12 times with a 6-6 record.

Saturday afternoon's game is the 15th showdown between these two schools. The Huskers hold a 10-4 series lead with a 5-4 advantage since joining the Big Ten.

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan State Spartans score

Here's how to watch the Nebraska-Michigan State football game today, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:

What channel is Nebraska-Michigan State football on today?

TV Channel: BTN

Livestream: Fubo (free trial)

Nebraska-Michigan State football will broadcast nationally on BTN in Week 4 of the 2026 college football season. Jeff Levering and Jake Butt will call the game from the booth at Spartan Stadium, with Brooke Fletcher reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Nebraska-Michigan State football time today

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 26
• Start time: 4 p.m. CT

The Nebraska-Michigan State football game starts at 4 p.m. CT from Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI.

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