Nebraska beat Michigan State 31-13 on the road, opening Big Ten play 1-0 for the first time since before COVID. The report card gave the Huskers a B overall, praising a defense that controlled the game despite a third-quarter offensive stall.
Quarterback Anthony Colandrea completed 55% of his passes and ran for 66 yards, with no turnovers or sacks. Nebraska's I-backs combined for 49 yards through three quarters; Jamal Rule was injured early, while Mekhi Nelson helped close out the game in the fourth.
The report card awarded the defensive line an A, and the linebackers and secondary A− grades. Williams Nwaneri had two sacks, while Owen Chambliss and Andrew Marshall each intercepted a pass. The author said Nebraska's offensive line struggled during the third-quarter stall but the team imposed its will late.
