Watch MSU G Jaden Akins talk big performance, recap win vs. Nebraska

Michigan State basketball picked up another solid win on Saturday, and a large part of that was thanks to guard Jaden Akins

Michigan State basketball picked up another solid win on Saturday, and a large part of that was thanks to guard Jaden Akins.

Michigan State made easy work of Nebraska on Saturday to cap off a perfect opening week in Big Ten play. The Spartans once again led throughout and turned up the heat in the second half en route to an 89-52 victory against the Cornhuskers.

Michigan State was led in scoring by Akins, who finished the game with 18 points. Right behind him was Jase Richardson with 16 points.

With the win, Michigan State basketball improves to 8-2 overall and 2-0 in Big Ten play. The Spartans will be off for the next 10 days before returning to the court against Oakland on December 17 at Little Ceasars Arena in Detroit.

Hear what Akins had to say about his big performance and the Spartans’ win over Nebraska on Saturday:

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How to watch MSU Basketball vs. Nebraska today: Time, TV channel, Prediction

It’s Michigan State basketball vs. Nebraska today in Big Ten play. Here’s how to watch, including time, and streaming info

Michigan State basketball returns home for an early big-time test against Nebraska on Saturday afternoon.

The Spartans are off to a 1-0 start in Big Ten play following a dominant road win over Minnesota earlier this week. Michigan State has won five of its last six games, and holds a 7-2 overall record on the year.

Nebraska is also off to a solid start this year, with a 6-1 mark on the season. The Cornhuskers have a notable win over Creighton, who just upset No. 1 Kansas earlier this week.

Here’s how to watch the Michigan State basketball game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is the Michigan State vs. Nebraska game on today? Time, TV schedule

TV Channel: Big Ten Network

Start time: 12 p.m. ET

Michigan State vs. Nebraska predictions, picks, odds

Michigan State 77, Nebraska 71: Michigan State has shown signs of a really solid team the past few weeks, but can they pass another test here against a decent Nebraska squad? Having this game at home will help, and may be the ultimate difference-maker in a narrow Spartans’ win over the Cornhuskers.

ODDS: Michigan State -4.5

O/U: 144.5

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MSU basketball listed as slight favorite at Nebraska on Sunday

Michigan State basketball has opened as a slight favorite in Sunday’s road matchup at Nebraska

Michigan State basketball has opened as a slight favorite in Sunday’s road matchup at Nebraska.

The Spartans have opened as a 1.5-point favorite over Nebraska in Sunday’s road Big Ten matchup. The betting line is from FanDuel.

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Michigan State enters this matchup sitting at 4-4 overall and 0-1 in Big Ten play. The Spartans dropped their conference opener against Wisconsin earlier this week.

Nebraska is 7-2 overall and 0-1 in Big Ten play. The Cornhuskers also dropped their Big Ten opener earlier this week, blowing a double-digit halftime lead at Minnesota.

Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET and will be televised on the Big Ten Network.

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MSU Basketball at Nebraska: Stream, broadcast info, prediction for Sunday

Check out all of the key game details for this matchup between the Spartans and Cornhuskers

Michigan State basketball will head to Lincoln looking for its first Big Ten win of the season on Sunday night.

The Spartans will take on Nebraska on Sunday evening in a Big Ten matchup. Both Michigan State and Nebraska dropped their conference openers earlier this week and will be looking to get back to .500 in Big Ten play with a win on Sunday.

Michigan State has gotten off to a brutal start this year, with a 4-4 record. The Spartans lost by double-digits to Wisconsin earlier this week and are in desperate need of a win on Sunday.

Nebraska is also looking to get things going in the right direction again on Sunday. The Cornhuskers opened the season 7-0 but have dropped their last two games by double digits against Creighton and Minnesota — the first two solid teams Nebraska has faced this year.

Can Michigan State bounce back from another loss and earn its first Big Ten win of the year? Check out my prediction and all of the key game details for this matchup between the Spartans and Cornhuskers below:

WATCH: Graham Couch, Chris Solari break down MSU football’s victory over Nebraska

For the first time in nearly two months, Michigan State has won a football game

For the first time in nearly two months, Michigan State has won a football game.

The Spartans snapped a six-game losing streak in a 20-17 victory over Nebraska on Saturday. It was the Spartans’ first win since early September and first win in conference play this year.

With the win, Michigan State improved to 3-6 overall and 1-5 in Big Ten play. The Spartans will look to make it two straight wins in a road game at Ohio State next week.

Before moving on to the Buckeyes, enjoy this win over the Cornhuskers by listening to Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal and Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press break down the victory below:

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Gallery: Best photos from MSU football’s victory over Nebraska

Check out some of the best photos from Michigan State’s victory over Nebraska on Saturday

Michigan State football has finally won a Big Ten game.

The Spartans held on late to beat Nebraska, 20-17, to snap a six-game losing streak on Saturday. Michigan State led by 10 points in the fourth quarter but needed a defensive stop in the final seconds to earn the victory.

With the win, Michigan State is 3-6 overall and 1-5 in Big Ten play. Michigan State will return to the field next week in a road game at Ohio State. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET and will be televised nationally on NBC.

Check out some of the best photos from this matchup between Michigan State and Nebraska below:

MSU football captain, WR Tre Mosley out vs. Nebraska

Michigan State football will be without one of its top wide receivers in Saturday’s game vs. Nebraska

Michigan State football will be without one of its top wide receivers in Saturday’s game vs. Nebraska.

Michigan State released their official injury report a few hours before kickoff on Saturday, and Mosley was one of the notable Spartans listed as out. Michigan State will also be without left tackle Brandon Baldwin and tight end Maliq Carr.

Kickoff is scheduled for 12 p.m. ET. This matchup between Michigan State and Nebraska will be televised on Fox Sports 1.

Check out the complete injury report below:

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Michigan State vs. Nebraska: Will Spartans end slide on Senior Day?

See how the Spartans Wire staff sees the MSU-Nebraska game playing out this weekend

Will Michigan State snap its long losing streak in its final home game of the season on Saturday?

The Spartans enter Saturday’s matchup with the Cornhuskers looking to snap a six-game losing streak. Michigan State is 2-6 overall and 0-5 in Big Ten play this year, and hasn’t won a game since Harlon Barnett took over as interim coach in early September.

Nebraska, on the other hand, has been rolling since their early season slow start. The Cornhuskers are 5-3 overall and 3-2 in conference play with wins in their last three games and five of their last six.

So can Michigan State find a way to muster up a strong enough effort to get the win? See what the Spartans Wire staff thinks in our weekly Michigan State predictions below:

 

Spartans listed as home underdogs vs. Nebraska

To no surprise, Michigan State football will once again be listed as underdogs this upcoming week

To no surprise, Michigan State football will once again be listed as underdogs this upcoming week.

The Spartans are listed as a 3-point underdog against Nebraska in Saturday’s home conference matchup. This is the final home game of the season for the Spartans and one of their final winnable games.

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Michigan State enters this matchup with the Cornhuskers without a Big Ten win yet this year. The Spartans have dropped six straight games and haven’t picked up a victory since Harlon Barnett took over as the interim coach.

Nebraska is 5-3 on the year and 3-2 in conference play. The Cornhuskers have won three straight games and five of their last six after opening the year 0-2.

Kickoff from Spartan Stadium is scheduled for 12 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on Fox Sports 1.

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Game time, TV details announced for MSU-Nebraska game on Nov. 4

Kickoff time and TV details have been released for the Spartans’ final home game of the year vs. Nebraska on Nov. 4

Kickoff time and TV details have been released for the Spartans’ final home game of the year vs. Nebraska on Nov. 4.

The Big Ten announced on Monday that Michigan State’s final home game against Nebraska will kickoff at 12 p.m. ET on Nov. 4. The game will be televised on FS1.

Michigan State is 2-5 on the year and could be in a situation where a loss to the Cornhuskers would officially end any chances of reaching a bowl game for a second straight year. Nebraska is 4-3 on the year and looking to return to the postseason for the first time since 2016.