ESPN SP+ ratings system predicts final score for Michigan State-Nebraska matchup

Kickoff from Spartan Stadium is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET on Saturday. The game will be televised on the Big Ten Network.

My Thoughts on SP+ Prediction

I'm not surprised to see the predictive model picking Nebraska to win this matchup, but I was not expecting it to be less than a 10-point spread. This is ultimately going to be the first test of the season for Nebraska, so it's hard to know how good the Cornhuskers truly are through the first three weeks. So that uncertainty means I can't hold a strong opinion on this prediction because we will truly learn a lot about both teams this week.

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