Michigan State Spartans vs Nebraska Cornhuskers
Series timeline
▼ Nebraska Cornhuskers ahead (peak +7)
Michigan State Spartans Nebraska Cornhuskers Tie Postseason One meeting per cell
Longest streaks: Michigan State Spartans 2 (2013–2014), Nebraska Cornhuskers 7 (1914–2012). Current: Nebraska Cornhuskers 2.
Splits
| Split | Michigan State Spartans record |
|---|---|
| Regular season | 4-10 |
| Postseason | 0-1 |
| Hosted by Michigan State Spartans | 3-3 |
| Hosted by Nebraska Cornhuskers | 1-8 |
| Last 10 seasons (2011 to 2026) | 4-6 |
| Largest Michigan State Spartans win | 41-28 (2013) |
| Largest Nebraska Cornhuskers win | 55-14 (1996) |
Postseason meetings
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Dec 29, 2003 | Nebraska Cornhuskers | 17-3 | at Nebraska Cornhuskers | Bowls (SR Week 19) |
Every meeting
2020s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sep 26, 2026 | Nebraska Cornhuskers | 31-13 | at Michigan State Spartans | Week 4 |
| 2025 | Oct 4, 2025 | Nebraska Cornhuskers | 38-27 | at Nebraska Cornhuskers | Week 6 |
| 2023 | Nov 4, 2023 | Michigan State Spartans | 20-17 | at Michigan State Spartans | Week 11 |
| 2021 | Sep 25, 2021 | Michigan State Spartans | 23-20 | at Michigan State Spartans | Week 5 |
2010s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Nov 17, 2018 | Nebraska Cornhuskers | 9-6 | at Nebraska Cornhuskers | Week 13 |
| 2015 | Nov 7, 2015 | Nebraska Cornhuskers | 39-38 | at Nebraska Cornhuskers | Week 10 |
| 2014 | Oct 4, 2014 | Michigan State Spartans | 27-22 | at Michigan State Spartans | Week 6 |
| 2013 | Nov 16, 2013 | Michigan State Spartans | 41-28 | at Nebraska Cornhuskers | Week 12 |
| 2012 | Nov 3, 2012 | Nebraska Cornhuskers | 28-24 | at Michigan State Spartans | Week 10 |
| 2011 | Oct 29, 2011 | Nebraska Cornhuskers | 24-3 | at Nebraska Cornhuskers | Week 9 |
2000s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Dec 29, 2003 | Nebraska Cornhuskers | 17-3 | at Nebraska Cornhuskers | Bowls (SR Week 19) Postseason |
1990s
1920s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | Nov 20, 1920 | Nebraska Cornhuskers | 35-7 | at Nebraska Cornhuskers | Week 9 |
1910s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Oct 24, 1914 | Nebraska Cornhuskers | 24-0 | at Nebraska Cornhuskers | Week 6 |