Overview

• Nebraska beat Michigan State, with players and coaches framing the result as a resilient finish despite uneven stretches.
• A pivotal special-teams moment came when Jamir Conn blocked a punt that Carter Nelson returned for a touchdown.
• Matt Rhule said it was not the cleanest performance and took responsibility for calling a fake punt that failed.
• Rhule highlighted the defense holding Michigan State under 100 rushing yards as a key factor in closing out the game.
• Rhule praised Dylan Raiola’s late-game edge, saying he wants the quarterback playing fired up, and Raiola called the late plays encouraging.