GAME OF THE YEAR: Michigan State football can ALTER season against Nebraska; Tom Izzo LOVES his team

Name: GAME OF THE YEAR: Michigan State football can ALTER season against Nebraska; Tom Izzo LOVES his team
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Description: Michigan State Spartans brace for a season-defining showdown against Nebraska, with Matt Sheehan calling this the “game of the year.” Can the Spartans convert gritty momentum from the Notre Dame loss into Big Ten glory? The stakes are sky-high as Matt Sheehan dissects how an upset win could boost locker room belief, electrify fans, and reset the trajectory of Michigan State football.

By Spartans IllustratedSeptember 25, 2026

Michigan State Spartans brace for a season-defining showdown against Nebraska, with Matt Sheehan calling this the “game of the year.” Can the Spartans convert gritty momentum from the Notre Dame loss into Big Ten glory? The stakes are sky-high as Matt Sheehan dissects how an upset win could boost locker room belief, electrify fans, and reset the trajectory of Michigan State football.

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