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Jan 2, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a foul against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

3 Observations from MSU's Preventable Loss at Nebraska

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jan 3, 2026

Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort drives against Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr.

Nebrasketball Stuns Sparty, Moves to 14-0

Kaleb Henry

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Jan 3, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort (21) drives against Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Turnovers Cost Michigan State in Road Loss to Undefeated Nebraska

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jan 2, 2026

Pryce Sandfort and Nebraska welcome Jaxon Kohler and Michigan State into PBA for a massive Friday night tilt. Can the Cornhuskers continue their winning ways as the calendar flips to 2026?

'It Will Echo The Likes of No Sit Sunday': Ben Stevens Previews Nebraska/Michigan State

Josh Peterson, Jack Mitchell

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Jan 2, 2026

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There isn't an atmosphere that necessarily scares Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, but he knows Friday's game at Nebraska will be a unique one.

Tom Izzo Has Seen It All, But Lincoln Still Has His Attention

Spencer Schubert

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Jan 2, 2026

Nebraska forward Rienk Mast points after making a three-pointer against Creighton.

Nebraska Basketball Prepared for 'Physical War' With Michigan State

Austin Jacobsen

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Jan 2, 2026

After yet another slow start, the Husker men's basketball team pulled away in the second half against New Hampshire to improve to 13-0 on the year.

Nebraska’s 13–0 Start Faces Ultimate Reality Check Test Against Michigan State

Spencer Schubert

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Jan 2, 2026

Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper yells after a slam dunk against the Cornell Big Red at the Breslin Center on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025.

3 Predictions for Michigan State's Game at Nebraska

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jan 2, 2026

Nov 25, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort (21) drives against Winthrop Eagles guard Kareem Rozier (2) during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Key Nebraska Players Michigan State Hoops Must Contain

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jan 1, 2026

Michigan State's Trey Fort moves the ball against Cornell during the first half on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

How to Watch, Listen to MSU Basketball's Key Game at Nebraska

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jan 2, 2026

Michigan State Women Cruise to Win over Indiana

Luke Joseph

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Jan 2, 2026

Kur Teng Emerges as Michigan State’s New Wing Weapon

Luke Joseph

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Jan 1, 2026

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. attempts a free throw against Cornell at the Breslin Center on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025.

3 Spartans Michigan State Needs to Step Up

Luke Joseph

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Jan 1, 2026

Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo does an interview following a 79-70 win over the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.

Where Michigan State Begins New Year in Big Ten Rankings

Luke Joseph

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Jan 1, 2026

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a play against Auburn during the second half of the Elite Eight round of NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

MSU's Izzo Anticipating Tough Test on Road vs. Unbeaten Nebraska

Jacob Cotsonika

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Jan 1, 2026

Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg

How to Watch No. 13 Nebraska Basketball vs. No. 9 Michigan State with Preview, Breakdown, Streaming

Geoff Exstrom

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Jan 1, 2026

Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo does an interview following a 79-70 win over the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.

Michigan State Basketball Draws Nation’s Biggest Audience

Luke Joseph

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Dec 31, 2025

Michigan State's Coen Carr celebrates after his dunk and Cornell foul during the second half on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

MSU’s Carr Reflects on Non-Conference Schedule, Ready for Big Ten

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 31, 2025

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. attempts a free throw against Cornell at the Breslin Center on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025.

MSU's Jeremy Fears Jr. Talks Defensive Struggles vs. Cornell

Jacob Cotsonika

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Dec 31, 2025

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