How to Watch Nebraska vs. Michigan State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 4, 2025

Updated Oct. 4, 2025 3:32 p.m. ET

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At Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) on Saturday, Emmett Johnson and the Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-1) play the Michigan State Spartans (3-1). You'll want to head to Fox Sports 1 for the upcoming matchup featuring the Cornhuskers and Spartans.

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How to Watch Nebraska vs. Michigan State

When: Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 4 p.m. ET
Location: Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) in Lincoln, Nebraska
TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Nebraska's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/28/2025	vs. Cincinnati	W 20-17
9/6/2025	vs. Akron	W 68-0
9/13/2025	vs. Houston Christian	W 59-7
9/20/2025	vs. Michigan	L 30-27
10/4/2025	vs. Michigan State	-
10/11/2025	at Maryland	-
10/17/2025	at Minnesota	-
10/25/2025	vs. Northwestern	-
11/1/2025	vs. USC	-
11/8/2025	at UCLA	-
11/22/2025	at Penn State	-
11/28/2025	vs. Iowa	-

Nebraska 2025 Stats & Insights

Nebraska has been a handful for opposing teams, ranking top-25 in both total offense (13th-best with 497 yards per game) and total defense (13th-best with 249.3 yards allowed per game) this season.
Nebraska has been firing on all cylinders in the passing game this year, ranking second-best in passing (352.3 passing yards per game) and best in passing defense (75.8 passing yards allowed per game).
The Cornhuskers have been finding success on both offense and defense, ranking 12th-best in scoring offense (43.5 points per game) and 16th-best in scoring defense (13.5 points allowed per game).
On offense, the Cornhuskers rank 88th in the FBS with 144.8 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 109th in rushing yards allowed per contest (173.5).
On the defensive side of the ball, Nebraska has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking eighth-best by giving up a 24% third-down conversion rate. The team's offense ranks 26th (50% third-down percentage).
The Cornhuskers own the 22nd-best turnover margin in college football at +4, forcing six turnovers (51st in the FBS) while turning it over two times (eighth in the FBS).

Nebraska 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Dylan Raiola	QB	1,139 YDS (75.6%) / 11 TD / 1 INT
Emmett Johnson	RB	391 YDS / 4 TD / 97.8 YPG / 5.5 YPC 16 REC / 73 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 18.3 REC YPG
Jacory Barney Jr.	WR	21 REC / 301 YDS / 3 TD / 75.3 YPG
Dane Key	WR	16 REC / 226 YDS / 3 TD / 56.5 YPG
Dasan McCullough	LB	7 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Javin Wright	LB	16 TKL / 2 TFL
Williams Nwaneri	DL	9 TKL / 0 TFL
Vincent Shavers Jr.	LB	10 TKL / 1 TFL

Michigan State's 2025 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/29/2025	vs. Western Michigan	W 23-6
9/6/2025	vs. Boston College	W 42-40
9/13/2025	vs. Youngstown State	W 41-24
9/20/2025	at USC	L 45-31
10/4/2025	at Nebraska	-
10/11/2025	vs. UCLA	-
10/18/2025	at Indiana	-
10/25/2025	vs. Michigan	-
11/1/2025	at Minnesota	-
11/15/2025	vs. Penn State	-
11/22/2025	at Iowa	-
11/29/2025	vs. Maryland	-

Michigan State 2025 Stats & Insights

In terms of total yards, Michigan State ranks 81st in the FBS (374.3 total yards per game) and 89th defensively (384 total yards allowed per game).
Michigan State ranks 79th in passing yards per game (220.3), but it has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 19th-worst in the FBS with 263.5 passing yards surrendered per contest.
The Spartans are accumulating 34.3 points per contest on offense this season (48th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering 28.8 points per game (105th-ranked) on defense.
From an offensive standpoint, the Spartans are compiling 154 rushing yards per contest (74th-ranked). They rank 48th in the FBS on defense (120.5 rushing yards allowed per game).
Michigan State has been struggling on third down, ranking 18th-worst with a 45.1% third-down conversion percentage allowed per game. It has been more productive on offense, posting a 43.5% third-down rate (51st-ranked).
At 0, the Spartans sport the 68th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with four forced turnovers (93rd in the FBS) and four turnovers committed (25th in the FBS).

Michigan State 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Aidan Chiles	QB	868 YDS (68.6%) / 9 TD / 1 INT 154 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 38.5 RUSH YPG
Nick Marsh	WR	18 REC / 222 YDS / 3 TD / 55.5 YPG
Makhi Frazier	RB	267 YDS / 2 TD / 66.8 YPG / 4.7 YPC
Omari Kelly	WR	21 REC / 317 YDS / 1 TD / 79.3 YPG
Jordan Hall	LB	28 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Wayne Matthews III	LB	25 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Malik Spencer	DB	18 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Armorion Smith	DB	12 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD