| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 7 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 45 |
| Michigan State | 0 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
Cornhuskers win shootout against the Spartans 45-31
Emmett Johnson had a 219 yard game on the ground to help propel the Nebraska offense past Michigan State and move to 17-1 with Coach Sanders
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Nebraska | Michigan State |
| First Downs | 24 | 21 |
| Total Offense | 542 | 494 |
| Rushes-YDS | 38-344 | 22-113 |
| Passing YDS | 198 | 381 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Total Yards | 644 | 554 |
| T.O.P. | 20:37 | 11:23 |