Colandrea’s Two TD Passes and Stout Defense Lifts Unbeaten Nebraska Past Michigan State, 31-13
Anthony Colandrea threw two touchdown passes and Vincent Genatone added two scores as Nebraska outgained Michigan State 212-13 through the air.
- On Saturday, Nebraska defeated Michigan State 31-13 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan, marking the 4-0 Cornhuskers' first Big Ten opener victory since 2019.
- Quarterback Anthony Colandrea passed for 212 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Vincent Genatone scored twice, including a 13-yard reception with two seconds left in the first half giving Nebraska a 24-10 lead.
- Nebraska outgained Michigan State 369-257 total yards and held the Spartans to 257 yards, forcing three turnovers and recording six sacks. Running back Mekhi Nelson rushed for 61 yards and one touchdown.
- Before kickoff, a ceremonial coin toss honored late players Sam Foltz and Mike Sadler. Michigan State running back Cam Edwards suffered a right leg injury in the first quarter.
- Nebraska returns to Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on October 3 to host Maryland, while Michigan State travels to Wisconsin the same day for its next Big Ten matchup.
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Colandrea’s two TD passes and stout defense lifts unbeaten Nebraska past Michigan State, 31-13
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Anthony Colandrea passed for 212 yards and two first-half touchdowns as undefeated Nebraska pulled away to a 31-13 win over mistake-prone Michigan State in the Big Ten opener for both teams on Saturday. Vincent Genatone scored twice for Nebraska (4-0, 1-0) while Mekhi Nelson rushed for 61 yards and one...
Injuries Led MSU to a 31-13 Loss Against Nebraska in Big Ten Opener
Photo: Al Goldis ~ AP EAST LANSING ~ Nebraska scored four touchdowns, and Michigan State’s offensive line struggled to sustain drives, but it was the steady stream of injuries that ultimately shaped MSU’s 31–13 loss in its first Big Ten matchup. Head coach Pat Fitzgerald’s “next man up” mentality was tested in their first Big Ten matchup. The Spartans’ setbacks began before kickoff, when cornerback Tre Bell was injured during warmups and ruled o…
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Colandrea's two TD passes and stout defense lifts unbeaten Cornhuskers past Spartans, 31-13
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Anthony Colandrea passed for 212 yards and two first-half touchdowns as undefeated Nebraska pulled away to a 31-13 win over mistake-prone Michigan State in the Big Ten opener for both teams on Saturday.
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Nebraska defeats Michigan State behind ground game
Anthony Colandrea went 15 of 27 passing for 212 yards and two touchdowns to lead Nebraska to a 31-13 win at Michigan State in a Big Ten opener for both on Saturday.Colandrea also rushed for 66 yards on 10 carries for Nebraska (4-0, 1-0), which forced t...
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