It’s the Nebraska Cornhuskers versus the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium on September 26, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Location: Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, MI
- TV Channels: Big Ten Network
How to Watch Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan State Spartans on September 26, 2026
You can watch the Michigan State Spartans take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers live on DIRECTV on Big Ten Network on September 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
Nebraska (3-0) at Michigan State (2-1) — Game Preview
Nebraska carries a 3-0 record into Spartan Stadium to face a Michigan State team sitting at 2-1. Neither side is ranked, so a Big Ten road win would give the Cornhuskers a real talking point while the Spartans get a chance to steady themselves at home.
Anthony Colandrea has powered the Nebraska offense with 692 passing yards and 8 touchdowns on 53 of 77 attempts. Alessio Milivojevic counters for Michigan State at 540 yards and 3 touchdowns on 47 of 71, though his 2 interceptions leave less margin against a defense that has found the quarterback.
Jamal Rule adds a scoring threat out of the Nebraska backfield with 329 yards and 5 touchdowns on 38 carries. On the other side of the ball Eli Coenen has 3 sacks for the Spartans and gives the home crowd a reason to expect pressure on Colandrea.
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What Time is the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan State Spartans Game Today?
The Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan State Spartans game starts at 5:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan State Spartans?
You can watch Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan State Spartans on Big Ten Network.
Players to Watch: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Michigan State Spartans
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Anthony Colandrea — QB. Eight touchdown passes against 1 interception tell the story of his start, along with 692 yards on 53 of 77 passing. Protecting the ball in a hostile road setting keeps that ratio intact.
Jamal Rule — RB. The Cornhuskers back has found the end zone 5 times while gaining 329 yards on 38 carries. His efficiency near the goal line gives Nebraska a way to finish drives.
Riley Van Poppel — DL. Van Poppel has 2 sacks and anchors the push up front for Nebraska. Getting him free against the Spartans line could force Milivojevic into the kind of throws that have produced interceptions.
Michigan State Spartans
Alessio Milivojevic — QB. Through three games he has completed 47 of 71 passes for 540 yards and 3 touchdowns. Cutting down on the 2 interceptions is the clearest path to keeping pace with Nebraska.
Cam Edwards — RB. A workhorse load of 60 carries has produced 288 yards and 3 touchdowns for Edwards. Sustained drives behind him would keep the Nebraska offense on the sideline.
Eli Coenen — DL. His 3 sacks give Michigan State its best answer to a quarterback who has thrown 8 touchdowns. If Coenen lives in the backfield the Spartans can dictate the tempo.
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