How to watch Michigan State vs. Nebraska: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Saturday's NCAA Football game

How to watch Michigan State vs. Nebraska football game

By Scout Staff

Sep 28, 2021 at 2:40 pm ET • 2 min read

Who's Playing

Nebraska @ No. 20 Michigan State

Current Records: Nebraska 2-2; Michigan State 3-0

What to Know

A Big Ten battle is on tap between the Michigan State Spartans and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at 7 p.m. ET Saturday at Spartan Stadium. If the 9-6 final from the last time they met is any indication, this contest will be decided by the defense.

MSU's game against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes last week was close at halftime, but the Spartans turned on the heat in the second half with 28 points. MSU was the clear victor by a 38-17 margin over Miami (FL). Among those leading the charge for MSU was RB Kenneth Walker III, who picked up 172 yards on the ground on 27 carries in addition to snatching one receiving TD.

MSU's defense was a presence as well, as it collected two interceptions and two fumbles. Those interceptions were spread across their defensive unit.

Meanwhile, Nebraska came up short against the Oklahoma Sooners last week, falling 23-16. The losing side was boosted by QB Adrian Martinez, who passed for one TD and 282 yards on 25 attempts in addition to rushing for one TD and 34 yards.

The Spartans are the favorite in this one, with an expected 4-point margin of victory. If their 2-0 record against the spread is anything to go by, the prospects look good for bets placed on them.

MSU's win brought them up to 3-0 while Nebraska's loss pulled them down to 2-2. A couple defensive numbers to keep in mind before kickoff: MSU is stumbling into the matchup with the 193rd most passing yards allowed per game in the nation, having given up 269.3 on average. Nebraska has experienced some struggles of their own as they are 138th worst in the nation in rushing yards allowed per game, with 156.3 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.