Spartan Stadium Showdown: Michigan State Spartans Edge Nebraska Cornhuskers in Football Game
The Michigan State Spartans and the Nebraska Cornhuskers faced off at Spartan Stadium, with the home team securing a narrow victory of 20-17. The Spartans' season record improved to 3-6, while the Cornhuskers fell to 5-4.
In an intense game at Spartan Stadium, the Michigan State Spartans emerged victorious over the Nebraska Cornhuskers with a final score of 20-17. The game was marked by a strong defensive performance from the Spartans, who recorded seven sacks and two interceptions. The defense also forced two fumbles and recovered one, contributing significantly to keeping their opponents at bay.
On offense, the passing game was effective for Michigan State as they accumulated 232 yards through air with an impressive quarterback rating of 171.2. The completion percentage stood at a solid 62 percent with two touchdowns scored via pass plays – one being a notable longest touchdown pass of 25 yards. Despite facing three sacks during the game, their offensive line held firm enough to support successful drives.
The rushing attack struggled somewhat but still managed to gain crucial yardage when needed. With only three first downs from rushing plays out of a total eleven first downs achieved by Michigan State's offense, it was clear that their ground game faced challenges against Nebraska's defense.
Special teams played their part too; field goal kicking was on point for most part with two successful attempts out of three - including one from beyond fifty yards - contributing six points towards their total score.
Michigan State's punting unit had an average day on turf surface; they punted seven times for an average net yardage close to forty-eight per punt and managed to place three inside opponent's twenty-yard line without any blocks or returns for touchdowns.
Attendance figures showed that over sixty-three thousand fans witnessed this closely contested battle where every play mattered in determining outcome of this week ten season fixture under outdoor conditions.
Looking ahead after this hard-fought win at home, Michigan State will next face Ohio State Buckeyes away at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on November 12th at 7:30 PM Eastern Time. Fans eager not miss any action can tune into NBC network for live broadcast coverage as these teams go head-to-head once again in what promises be another exciting football encounter.