Big Ten Announces MSU Kickoff Time Vs. Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - The Big Ten Conference has announced this week's Michigan State-Nebraska game in Lincoln will kick off at 11 a.m. CDT and be televised on ESPN.
Michigan State (6-1, 3-0 Big Ten) comes into the game as the Legends Division leader after its dramatic win over Wisconsin. Nebraska (6-1, 2-1) is a game behind the Spartans after its win over Minnesota.
MSU's Keith Nichol caught a 44-yard Hail Mary on the game's final play last night, giving 15th-ranked Michigan State a stunning 37-31 upset of Number 4 Wisconsin. With the game tied and 4 ticks on the clock, Kirk Cousins rolled out to his right and threw one last pass.
The Spartans' winning heave came after Russell Wilson and the Badgers rallied from 14 points behind to tie the game with 1:26 left.
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