Week 4: Matt Rhule Speaks with Media, Scouting Michigan State
Nebraska’s defense forced six sacks and three turnovers while Anthony Colandrea threw two touchdown passes.
- On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Nebraska defeated Michigan State 31-13 in East Lansing, securing the Cornhuskers' first Big Ten victory and improving to 4-0 on the season.
- Before kickoff at Spartan Stadium, both teams honored former punters Sam Foltz and Mike Sadler during a commemorative coin toss, with the 3-0 Huskers facing the 2-1 Spartans in their conference opener.
- Senior quarterback Anthony Colandrea threw for 212 yards and two touchdowns, while running backs Mekhi Nelson and Vincent Genatone combined for three rushing scores after starter Jamal Rule departed with an injury.
- Defensively, Nebraska recorded six sacks and two interceptions, limiting the Spartans to 252 total yards and holding them to three second-half points.
- Nebraska returns to Lincoln to host Maryland on October 3, aiming for a 5-0 start, while Michigan State visits Wisconsin the same day.
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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...
Colandrea's two TD passes and stout defense lifts unbeaten Nebraska past Michigan State, 31-13
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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Medicine Hat NewsColandrea's two TD passes and stout defense lifts unbeaten Cornhuskers past Spartans, 31-13
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) while…
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