Since 2017, Michigan State and Nebraska have met 5 times, and Nebraska has the better of it at 3–2.
Most recently Nebraska won 31–13 on September 26, 2026.
Right now Michigan State is 2–3 and Nebraska is 5–0, with Michigan State at 24 days since a win against Nebraska's 3.
| Date | Site | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 26 2026 | Michigan State home | Nebraska | 31–13 |
| Sat, Oct 4 2025 | Nebraska home | Nebraska | 38–27 |
| Sat, Nov 4 2023 | Michigan State home | Michigan State | 20–17 |
| Sat, Sep 25 2021 | Michigan State home | Michigan State | 23–20 |
| Sat, Nov 17 2018 | Nebraska home | Nebraska | 9–6 |
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