Special Teams Disaster Sinks Michigan State in Loss at Nebraska
Nebraska's defense limited Michigan State to 84 rushing yards and special teams scored a touchdown on a blocked punt, securing a 38-27 victory.
- On Saturday, Nebraska Huskers football team scored 24 consecutive late points to beat Michigan State Spartans football team 38-27 at Memorial Stadium, overcoming inefficient offensive play.
- Jamir Conn's block set the tone as Nebraska's defense recorded four sacks and limited Michigan State rushing attack to 84 yards.
- Dylan Raiola finished 16-of-24 passing for 194 yards with one touchdown and one interception, while Emmett Johnson scored three touchdowns on 13 carries and a 59-yard pass to Nyziah Hunter fueled Nebraska's scoring.
- The victory improved Nebraska Huskers' record to 4-1 overall and 1-1 in Big Ten play while Michigan State Spartans fell to 3-2 and 0-2; Nebraska will visit Maryland next Saturday.
- Questions remain about consistency as Matt Rhule, Nebraska head coach, urged playing a full '60 minutes' and credited coaching staff adjustments since the bye week.
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Nebraska turned 261 yards of total offense into 38 points and beat Michigan State 38-27 on homecoming in Lincoln on Saturday, Oct. 4. The Huskers opened the game with a 48-yard scoring drive and added a touchdown on a blocked punt to lead 14-0 before Michigan State scored 21 straight to take a seven point lead in the third quarter. Nebraska tied the score with a 45-yard pass from Dylan Raiola to Jacory Barney Jr. on 3rd and 10 and a 23 yard s…
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