Michigan State at Nebraska

Saturday, September 7, 1996

No. 1 Nebraska beat Michigan State 55–⁠14. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Nebraska led the series 4–⁠0 as played.

AwayMichigan State6–⁠6 in 1996
14
Home1Nebraska11–⁠2 in 1996
55

FinalHigh 84°F, low 63°FAttendance 75,590

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Nebraska 82% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Nebraska leads 11–⁠3; as played, 11–⁠4 in 15 meetings, counting the 11 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Nebraska 31, Michigan State 13
2025Nebraska 38, Michigan State 27
2023Michigan State 20, Nebraska 17
2021Michigan State 23, Nebraska 20
2018Nebraska 9, Michigan State 6
2015Nebraska 39, Michigan State 38

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