Week 4 · College Football
The TailgateNinjas model gives Nebraska a 59% chance to beat Michigan State in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.

#32 Big Ten Conference
Nebraska
9% to make the 12

#61 Big Ten Conference
Michigan State
2% to make the 12
A coin flip. The model nudges Nebraska by a field goal — 59% to win.
Nebraska
59%
to win
Michigan State
41%
to win
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Nebraska leads 10–4
Last met 2025 · Nebraska 38–27 Michigan State— Nebraska won
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