Michigan State vs Nebraska
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Nebraska leads the series · Michigan State on a 2-game losing run.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nebraska win | East Lansing | L | 13-31 |
| 2025 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | L | 27-38 |
| 2023 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | W | 20-17 |
| 2021 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | W | 23-20 |
| 2018 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | L | 6-9 |
| 2015 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | L | 38-39 |
| 2014 | Michigan State win | East Lansing | W | 27-22 |
| 2013 | Michigan State win | Lincoln | W | 41-28 |
| 2012 | Nebraska win | East Lansing | L | 24-28 |
| 2011 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | L | 3-24 |
| 2003 * | Nebraska win | Neutral | L | 3-17 |
| 1996 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | L | 14-55 |
| 1995 | Nebraska win | East Lansing | L | 10-50 |
| 1920 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | L | 7-35 |
| 1914 | Nebraska win | Lincoln | L | 0-24 |
* postseason meeting
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1914.
See the Michigan State vs Nebraska rivalry breakdown for by-decade splits, trends and the next meeting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Michigan State and Nebraska?
Michigan State is 4-11 against Nebraska across 15 meetings on record since 1914. Nebraska leads the series.
When did Michigan State last play Nebraska?
They last met in 2026, a 13-31 loss for Michigan State.