Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans Prediction, 9/26/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Michigan State Spartans

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Spartans (+5.0)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

The Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-0) are on their way to Spartan Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2026 where they will play the Michigan State Spartans (2-1). Michigan State opens this matchup as 5-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 48.5.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers come into this game with a record of 3-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Cornhuskers faced the North Dakota UND and notched a win by a score of 34-7. On the day, they had 71 plays for 493 yds. The Nebraska Cornhuskers ran the ball 45 different times and recorded 277 yards, which came out to an average of 6.2 yards per tote. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Cornhuskers gave up 99 yds on 36 attempts, which calculates to 2.8 yards per rush allowed. Nebraska surrendered 9 completions on 19 tries for a total of 106 yds, and a completion rate of 47.4%.

Regarding scoring, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are averaging 46.3 PPG. As a team they have an average of 263.0 yards rushing which is 12th in Division 1. The Cornhuskers have racked up 1,562 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to scoring, Nebraska has totaled 9 touchdowns through the air and 9 rushing touchdowns. Nebraska has amassed 78 1st downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 20 penalties for 175 yds. They have surrendered the football 1 time.

The Cornhuskers rank 16th in Division 1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 11.7 PPG. They are giving up 3.2 yards per running attempt and 107.7 rushing yards per game for the campaign. Over the course of this year, they have conceded 323 yards via the running game in 3 outings. When talking about yards via the pass, the Cornhuskers have conceded 354 yds which puts them in 9th in D-1. They are allowing 118.0 yards per contest through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 49.3%. Over the course of this season, they are surrendering 225.7 yards/outing which puts them 11th in the nation. They have relinquished 3 touchdowns by air and 1 touchdown via the ground game.

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The Spartans come into this matchup with a record of 2-1 this season. For their last game, the Spartans took a loss by a final score of 27-10 when they played the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Michigan State rushed the football for 1.6 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 44 yards on 27 attempts. The Spartans finished the game with 167 yards on 45 plays (3.7 yards per play). The Spartans pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 75.0%, surrendering 234 yds on 18 for 24 passing. Michigan State allowed 43 rush attempts for 161 yds (3.7 yds per rush).

Regarding how much they score, the Spartans rank 101st in D-1 scoring 25.0 PPG. The Michigan State Spartans have an average of 345.3 yards per outing, ranking them 108th in the country. The Michigan State offense has 105 yards of penalties on 10 violations, which has them ranked 133rd in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 2 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumble and they have recorded 61 1st downs. During this campaign to this point, the Spartans have thrown for a total of 584 passing yards as well as holding an average of 194.7 throwing yards per game, which ranks 100th in the country. They hold an average of 150.7 yards via the ground game and have rushed for 452 yards for the season.

Michigan State has allowed a total of 339 rushing yards (113.0 yards per contest) as well as 5 touchdowns by way of the ground game this year. They have allowed 2 touchdowns through the air and 182.7 yards per contest, which has them ranked 50th in D-1. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 54 points in total. They have 1 fumble recovered and 1 pick so far this year. The Spartans defense has taken the field for 160 plays, which ranks 8th in the country. The Spartans are giving up 18.0 PPG, which has them 46th in the country.

Who will win tonight's Cornhuskers/Spartans college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Cornhuskers -5.0

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