| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| Michigan State | 0 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
Game flow
Michigan State won by 3 · 9 scoresLead changes
2
3 times tied
MSU biggest lead
+7
Q2 14:08
NEB biggest lead
+7
Q4 7:29
Time in front
MSU 30% · NEB 6%
tied 65% · 19:11 vs 3:42 of game clock
The lead after every score: above the line Michigan State is ahead, below it Nebraska. Each dot is a score in the scoring team's colour; hover one. Overtime periods are untimed, so each is drawn the same width.
Scoring summary
2nd quarter
14:08
TD Jayden Reed 35 Yd pass from Payton Thorne (Matt Coghlin Kick)3 plays, 55 yds, 0:52 · from MSU 45
NEB 0–7 MSU11:22
FG Connor Culp 28 Yd Field Goal 7 plays, 65 yds, 2:46 · from NEB 25
NEB 3–7 MSU8:20
FG Matt Coghlin 26 Yd Field Goal 6 plays, 49 yds, 2:54 · from MSU 43
NEB 3–10 MSU4:20
TD Adrian Martinez 12 Yd Run (Connor Culp Kick)9 plays, 75 yds, 4:00 · from NEB 25
NEB 10–10 MSU1:03
FG Matt Coghlin 27 Yd Field Goal 9 plays, 61 yds, 3:11 · from MSU 30
NEB 10–13 MSU3rd quarter
9:10
FG Connor Culp 28 Yd Field Goal 14 plays, 60 yds, 5:50 · from NEB 30
NEB 13–13 MSU4th quarter
7:29
TD Adrian Martinez 3 Yd Run (Connor Culp Kick)11 plays, 80 yds, 5:05 · from NEB 20
NEB 20–13 MSU3:47
PUNT Jayden Reed 62 Yd Punt Return (Matt Coghlin Kick)
NEB 20–20 MSUOT
Coin Toss Matt Coghlin 21 Yd Field Goal 4 plays, 22 yds · from NEB 25
NEB 20–23 MSUDrives
MSU 4/13 scoredNEB 5/14 scored| Q | Start | Team | From | Plays | Yds | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 | MSU | MSU 25 | 4 | 16 | 1:34 | Interception |
| Q1 | 13:26 | NEB | NEB 18 | 3 | 0 | 1:07 | Punt |
| Q1 | 12:05 | MSU | MSU 44 | 10 | 26 | 4:57 | Downs |
| Q1 | 7:08 | NEB | NEB 30 | 7 | 26 | 3:35 | Punt |
| Q1 | 3:33 | MSU | MSU 20 | 3 | 7 | 1:52 | Punt |
| Q1 | 1:41 | NEB | NEB 6 | 4 | 8 | 1:41 | Punt |
| Q2 | 15:00 | MSU | MSU 45 | 3 | 55 | 0:52 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 14:08 | NEB | NEB 25 | 7 | 65 | 2:46 | Field Goal |
| Q2 | 11:14 | MSU | MSU 43 | 6 | 49 | 2:54 | Field Goal |
| Q2 | 8:20 | NEB | NEB 25 | 9 | 75 | 4:00 | Touchdown |
| Q2 | 4:14 | MSU | MSU 30 | 9 | 61 | 3:11 | Field Goal |
| Q2 | 1:03 | NEB | NEB 25 | 4 | 14 | 0:47 | Punt |
Win probability
Michigan State 100% · pregame line Michigan State −3.5 (closing line)The pregame line (TDC's for this week's games, the closing betting line for past ones), blended with the score, clock and field position (calibrated on every 2024–25 FBS play). Gold dots mark the biggest swings; hover one.
Box score
| Passing | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Martinez | 24/34 | 244 | 7.2 | 0 | 1 | 78.0 |
| Logan Smothers | 1/2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 |
| Rushing | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmir Johnson | 19 | 76 | 4.0 | 0 | 18 |
| Adrian Martinez | 21 | 72 | 3.4 | 2 | 45 |
| Sevion Morrison | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 8 |
| Levi Falck | 0 | 12 | 0.0 | 0 | 12 |
| Logan Smothers | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 7 |
| Samori Toure | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 |
| Brody Belt | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
| Markese Stepp | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 |
| Omar Manning | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Receiving | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavier Betts | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 0 | 18 |
| Samori Toure | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 0 | 11 |
| Travis Vokolek | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 18 |
| Austin Allen | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 0 | 14 |
| Brody Belt | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 |
| Levi Falck | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 |
| Omar Manning | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 |
| Sevion Morrison | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 |
| Rahmir Johnson | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 9 |
| Interceptions | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquel Dismuke | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Culp | 2/2 | 100.0 | 28 | 2/2 | 8 |
| Punting | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Przystup | 4 | 116 | 29.0 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Daniel Cerni | 3 | 111 | 37.0 | 1 | 2 | 44 |
Biggest plays
MSU +97% Q5 0:00 Adrian Martinez pass complete to Rahmir Johnson for 2 yds to the MchSt 23 Adrian Martinez pass complete to Rahmir Johnson for 2 yds to the MchSt 23 run for 23 yds to the Neb 2 for a 1ST down
NEB +49% Q5 0:00 Kenneth Walker III run for a loss of 1 yard to the Neb 3 Adrian Martinez pass complete to Omar Manning for 5 yds to the MchSt 18
NEB +43% Q4 0:47 Adrian Martinez pass complete to Shawn Hardy II for 18 yds to the Neb 38 for a 1ST down
NEB +37% Q5 0:00 End of OT
MSU +37% Q4 1:22 Payton Thorne pass incomplete
Team stats
| Stat | NEB | MSU |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 26 | 12 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-20 | 1-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 442 | 254 |
| Passing | 248 | 183 |
| Comp/Att | 25/36 | 14/23 |
| Yards per pass | 6.9 | 8.0 |
| Rushing | 194 | 71 |
| Rushing Attempts | 50 | 30 |
| Yards per rush | 3.9 | 2.4 |
| Penalties | 6-40 | 5-44 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 37:28 | 22:32 |
Play by play
Q5 0:00 End of OT
Q5 0:00 3rd & 3 at NEB 3 Matt Coghlin 21 yd FG GOOD
Q5 0:00 2nd & Goal at NEB 3 Adrian Martinez pass intercepted return for no gain to the Neb 22 Adrian Martinez pass intercepted return for no gain to the Neb 22 Adrian Martinez pass intercepted return for no gain to the Neb 22 Kenneth Walker III run for no gain to the Neb 3
Q5 0:00 1st & 10 at NEB 25 Adrian Martinez pass complete to Rahmir Johnson for 2 yds to the MchSt 23 Adrian Martinez pass complete to Rahmir Johnson for 2 yds to the MchSt 23 run for 23 yds to the Neb 2 for a 1ST down
Q5 0:00 2nd & 8 at MSU 23 Kenneth Walker III run for a loss of 1 yard to the Neb 3 Adrian Martinez pass complete to Omar Manning for 5 yds to the MchSt 18
Q4 0:00 End of 4th Quarter
Q4 0:00 1st & 10 at NEB 38 Adrian Martinez sacked by Jeff Pietrowski for 0 yards to the Neb 32
Q4 0:47 1st & 10 at NEB 20 Adrian Martinez pass complete to Shawn Hardy II for 18 yds to the Neb 38 for a 1ST down
Q4 0:47 4th & 1 at MSU 34 Bryce Baringer punt for 66 yds for a touchback
Q4 1:22 3rd & 10 at MSU 25 Payton Thorne pass complete to Harold Joiner for 9 yds to the MchSt 34
Q4 1:22 2nd & 10 at MSU 25 Payton Thorne pass incomplete
Q4 1:22 1st & 10 at MSU 25 Payton Thorne pass incomplete
Q4 1:22 3rd & 6 at NEB 33 William Przystup punt for 42 yds, fair catch by Jayden Reed at the MchSt 25
Q4 3:41 2nd & 5 at NEB 34 Adrian Martinez pass complete to Omar Manning for a loss of 1 yard to the Neb 33
Q4 3:41 1st & 10 at NEB 29 Rahmir Johnson run for 5 yds to the Neb 34
Q4 3:41 1st & 10 at NEB 18 Adrian Martinez pass complete to Austin Allen for 11 yds to the Neb 29 for a 1ST down
Q4 3:41 Matt Coghlin kickoff for 60 yds , Rahmir Johnson return for 13 yds to the Neb 18
Q4 3:47 Matt Coghlin kickoff
Q4 3:47 4th & 3 at NEB 28 Daniel Cerni punt for 34 yds , Jayden Reed returns for 62 yds for a TD, (Matt Coghlin KICK)
Q4 6:13 3rd & 4 at NEB 27 Adrian Martinez run for 1 yd to the Neb 28
Q4 6:13 2nd & 5 at NEB 26 Rahmir Johnson run for 1 yd to the Neb 27
Q4 6:13 1st & 10 at NEB 21 Adrian Martinez run for 5 yds to the Neb 26
Q4 6:13 Timeout MICHIGAN ST, clock 06:13
Q4 6:13 4th & 17 at MSU 14 Bryce Baringer punt for 65 yds, downed at the Neb 21
Q4 7:22 3rd & 10 at MSU 21 Payton Thorne sacked by Luke Reimer and Nick Henrich for 0 yards to the MchSt 14