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September 26, 2026 β’ Spartan Stadium, East Lansing
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 26, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-0) takes on Michigan State Spartans (2-2) at Spartan Stadium, East Lansing.
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Visiting Side
Record
4-0
Michigan State Spartans
Home Side
Record
2-2
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NEB
|
7 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 31 |
|
MIC
|
3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
5:10
Liam Boyd 48 Yd Field Goal
Score
1:45
Kwazi Gilmer 44 Yd pass from Anthony Colandrea (Kyle Cunanan Kick)
Score
11:54
Mekhi Nelson 4 Yd Run (Kyle Cunanan Kick)
Score
10:00
Kyle Cunanan 32 Yd Field Goal
Score
6:07
Jaziun Patterson 2 Yd Run (Liam Boyd Kick)
Score
0:02
Vincent Genatone 13 Yd pass from Anthony Colandrea (Kyle Cunanan Kick)
Score
10:02
Liam Boyd 46 Yd Field Goal
Score
10:05
Vincent Genatone 1 Yd Run (Kyle Cunanan Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
π 74%
Nebraska Cornhuskers
VS
26%
Michigan State Spartans
Projected Score
NEB 44
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MIC 18
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Nebraska Cornhuskers scoring offense has an edge over Michigan State Spartans defense.
- Nebraska Cornhuskers generates significantly more total yardage.
- Nebraska Cornhuskers aerial attack exposes Michigan State Spartans secondary.
- Nebraska Cornhuskers controls the trenches in the run game.
Nebraska Cornhuskers
STAT
Michigan State Spartans
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Michigan State Spartans plays on familiar turf at Spartan Stadium, East Lansing.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Nebraska Cornhuskers Could Win
Nebraska Cornhuskers scoring offense has an edge over Michigan State Spartans defense.
Why Michigan State Spartans Could Win
Michigan State Spartans will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Nebraska Cornhuskers generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Spartan Stadium, East Lansing
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
68,161
Closing Odds
Line: NEB -6 | O/U: 48.5
Team Leaders
Nebraska Cornhuskers Leaders
Anthony Colandrea
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Conor Booth
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Jacory Barney Jr.
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Michigan State Spartans Leaders
Peyton Babbitt
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Jace Clarizio
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Rodney Bullard Jr.
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Nebraska Cornhuskers (39.2%)
Michigan State Spartans (60.8%)
Total Submissions: 52 circles
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