Michigan State Spartans 27–38 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2025

Quick answer

Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated Michigan State Spartans 38–27 in Week 6, 2025. Final score: Michigan State Spartans 27, Nebraska Cornhuskers 38.

Game summary

Nebraska Cornhuskers beat Michigan State Spartans 38–27 in Week 6 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Alessio Milivojevic (Michigan State) — 71.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.88 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Makhi Frazier — 58.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Emmett Johnson — 6 rec, 47.0 yds.
EPA edge: Michigan State (-0.098/play) vs Nebraska (-0.126/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Michigan State Spartans	6	6	12	6	27
Nebraska Cornhuskers	6	0	6	15	38

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

MSUMichigan State Spartans

+3OPP 10

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Nebraska
Q1TD
EJEmmett Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Emmett Johnson rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Michigan State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Punt return touchdown
Michigan State
Q2TD
JVJack Velling
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Alessio Milivojevic pass to Jack Velling for a touchdown (2 yards)
Michigan State
Q3TD
ACAidan Chiles
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Aidan Chiles rushes 16 yards for a touchdown
Michigan State
Q3TD
ACAidan Chiles
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-6
Aidan Chiles rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Nebraska
Q3TD
EJEmmett Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Emmett Johnson rushes 23 yards for a touchdown
Nebraska
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
24-15
Field goal good from 27 yards
Nebraska
Q4TD
NHNyziah Hunter
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Dylan Raiola pass to Nyziah Hunter for a touchdown (59 yards)
Nebraska
Q4TD
EJEmmett Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Emmett Johnson rushes 11 yards for a touchdown
Michigan State
Q4TD
AMAlessio Milivojevic
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-27
Alessio Milivojevic rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Alessio Milivojevic (Michigan State) — 71.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.88 EPA/play +6.17 EPA
Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) — 170.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.21 EPA/play -5.85 EPA
Aidan Chiles (Michigan State) — 50.0 yds · -0.79 EPA/play -20.45 EPA

Rushing

Makhi Frazier (Michigan State) — 58.0 yds -0.24 EPA
Emmett Johnson (Nebraska) — 83.0 yds · 3 TD +0.42 EPA
Aidan Chiles (Michigan State) — 65.0 yds · 2 TD +1.58 EPA

Receiving

Emmett Johnson (Nebraska) — 6 rec · 47.0 yds -0.22 EPA
Nick Marsh (Michigan State) — 4 rec · 41.0 yds +0.27 EPA
Nyziah Hunter (Nebraska) — 4 rec · 93.0 yds +1.36 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Alessio Milivojevic	Michigan State	7	85.7%	71	1	+0.88	+6.17
Dylan Raiola	Nebraska	28	53.6%	170	1	-0.21	-5.85
Aidan Chiles	Michigan State	26	34.6%	50	0	-0.79	-20.45

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Michigan State	Nebraska
Plays	67	54
EPA / play	-0.098	-0.126
Total EPA	-6.58	-6.81
Success rate	31.3%	37.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.433	-0.209
Rush EPA / play	+0.226	-0.037
Yards	247	272

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Michigan State	3	-6	-3.85	Punt
Q1	Nebraska	9	38	+1.94	Rush TD
Q1	Michigan State	3	8	-1.95	Touchdown
Q1	Michigan State	17	66	+2.55	Pass TD
Q2	Nebraska	4	19	-1.05	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	3	14	-1.12	Punt
Q2	Nebraska	3	-27	-4.45	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	3	1	-4.72	Interception
Q2	Nebraska	7	7	-4.27	Ended
Q2	Michigan State	3	10	-3.23	Interception
Q2	Nebraska	2	14	-0.06	Punt
Q2	Michigan State	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Nebraska	5	23	-4.05	Ended
Q3	Michigan State	11	48	+4.24	Rush TD
Q3	Nebraska	1	0	-4.97	Interception
Q3	Michigan State	7	38	+3.14	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Fumble (-5.58 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dylan Raiola pass to Jacory Barney Jr. for 45 yards (3rd & 10) (+5.31 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Aidan Chiles rushes 16 yards for a touchdown (+5.15 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dylan Raiola pass intercepted (-4.97 EPA)
Q4 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dylan Raiola pass to Nyziah Hunter for a touchdown (59 yards) (+4.75 EPA)
Q1 · Michigan State Spartans · Punt return touchdown (-4.67 EPA)
Q3 · Michigan State Spartans · Aidan Chiles rushes for 10 yards (4th & 6) (+4.17 EPA)
Q2 · Michigan State Spartans · Aidan Chiles pass intercepted (-3.38 EPA)

Key takeaways

Nebraska Cornhuskers controlled the final (38–27) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Alessio Milivojevic (Michigan State) — 71.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Michigan State at -0.098 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Michigan State Spartans vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Michigan State Spartans 27, Nebraska Cornhuskers 38 in Week 6 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Michigan State Spartans vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Nebraska Cornhuskers won with a final score of 27–38.

Where can I find the Michigan State Spartans vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752860.

Who led Michigan State Spartans vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Alessio Milivojevic (Michigan State) led passers with 71.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Michigan State Spartans at Nebraska Cornhuskers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.