Undefeated Nebraska Hits Spartan Stadium and One Battle Is Going to Decide Everything

Michigan State is hosting undefeated Nebraska for their Big Ten opener this Saturday, and if you think the Spartans Wire staff is united on who takes it, you’d be dead wrong. This game is a total toss-up, with kickoff set for 5 p.m. ET from Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Spartans Look to Bounce Back

The Spartans are trying to regroup after a tough loss last week at top five Notre Dame. That was their first defeat of the season, dropping them to 2-1 overall. Nebraska, on the other hand, has been absolutely rolling since day one. They’re a perfect 3-0 on the year, but let’s be real, this is their first true test against a power conference team. Their first three wins came against Ohio, Bowling Green, and FCS foe North Dakota. It’s time to see what they’re really made of!

Staffers Are Split, But the Real Key Emerges

Andrew Brewster sees Michigan State pulling out a 20-17 win. He’s betting the Spartans will come out a better team after the Notre Dame loss, hoping those lessons stick. Cory Linsner, though, isn’t so optimistic, predicting Nebraska to win 27-17. While he gives the Spartans credit for competing at a high level against Notre Dame, giving fans some hope, he hasn’t seen enough from the offense to believe they can score enough against a strong opponent like Nebraska. He even thinks a late score in the Notre Dame game made the result look worse than it actually was.

Robert Bondy, sticking with his preseason gut, is calling for Michigan State to win a nail-biter, 27-23. He agrees this game is a true toss-up with too many unknowns for both squads. For him, the **one key** to victory is the turnover battle. He’s banking on the Spartans’ defense to force a few mistakes from Nebraska quarterback Anthony Colandrea. If they can do that, Bondy believes Michigan State will edge out an important win, crucial for their bowl chances this season.

This conference opener is massive for both teams. Can the Spartans’ defense create those game-changing turnovers and secure a vital win on their home turf? Or will undefeated Nebraska keep their perfect record intact and prove they’re legit against a Big Ten foe? Buckle up, because this one’s gonna be good!

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.