Total Yards
Nebraska282
Michigan State242
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Michigan State at Nebraska
Oct 4, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 6
Away
Michigan State
Big Ten
Final Score
27 - 38
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Passing Yards
Nebraska194
Michigan State156
Rushing Yards
Nebraska88
Michigan State86
Turnovers
Nebraska1
Michigan State3
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature88°F
Wind26 mph S
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
5.24
Postgame Win Probability
Nebraska: 82.0%
Michigan State: 18.0%
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Nebraska26:36
Michigan State33:24
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Game Story
Nebraska beats Michigan State 38-27
Nebraska defeated Michigan State 38-27 in Week 6 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 282-242 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Nebraska set the terms early in a game that finished 38-27. Emmett Johnson run for 2 yds for a TD (Kyle Cunanan KICK) came with 9:09 left in the first quarter, giving Nebraska the first major swing.
Nebraska's box score carried the story: 282 total yards, 88 rushing yards, and 194 passing yards. Michigan State finished with 242 total yards, including 86 on the ground and 156 through the air.
Nebraska converted 5-13 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Nebraska led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dylan Raiola pass complete to Nyziah Hunter for 59 yds for a TD (Kyle Cunanan KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Emmett Johnson run for 2 yds for a TD (Kyle Cunanan KICK) (Nebraska led 7-0 over Michigan State).
Blocked Punt Touchdown
Carter Nelson 3 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Kyle Cunanan Kick) (Michigan State led 0-14 over Nebraska).
Passing Touchdown
Alessio Milivojevic pass complete to Jack Velling for 2 yds for a TD (Martin Connington KICK) (Michigan State led 7-14 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Aidan Chiles run for 16 yds for a TD (Martin Connington KICK) (Michigan State led 14-14 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Aidan Chiles run for 4 yds for a TD (Martin Connington KICK) (Michigan State led 21-14 over Nebraska).
Rushing Touchdown
Emmett Johnson run for 23 yds for a TD (Kyle Cunanan KICK) (Nebraska led 21-21 over Michigan State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-27
Nebraska defeated Michigan State.
Total yards
282-242
Nebraska held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
88
Nebraska averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
194
Nebraska averaged 8.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Nebraska's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-14
Michigan State's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Nebraska | Michigan State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 282 | 242 |
| Passing Yards | 194 | 156 |
| Rushing Yards | 88 | 86 |
| First Downs | 15 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 2-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 4-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-44 | 5-45 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-24 | 15-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 26:36 | 33:24 |