The Michigan State Spartans face the Nebraska Cornhuskers in this NCAA college basketball matchup on Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
How to Watch Michigan State vs Nebraska
- When: Friday, January 2, 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Live Stream: Peacock (watch now)
The No. 9 Michigan State Spartans (12-1, 2-0 Big Ten) head to Lincoln to face the No. 13 Nebraska Cornhuskers (13-0, 2-0 Big Ten) in what’s shaping up as one of the most intriguing Big Ten matchups of the early season. Michigan State has been rolling with a balanced attack led by star guard Jeremy Fears Jr., who dropped 21 points with 11 assists in a recent 114-97 win over Cornell, and the Spartans are undefeated in games decided by double figures, showcasing their ability to close out opponents. The team’s depth and defensive discipline have lifted them into the top 10 nationally, and they’ll look to control the pace and limit Nebraska’s perimeter efficiency while continuing their strong start.
Nebraska arrives with a perfect 13-0 record, its best start in program history, and a dynamic scoring tandem in Rienk Mast and another top scorer shooting efficiently from deep, helping the Huskers average over 80 points per game this season. At home, Nebraska has been particularly tough, going 9-0 and using its length and rebounding strength to dictate possessions and defend the three-point line effectively, ranking among the better defensive squads in the nation. This rare ranked-vs-ranked Big Ten showdown promises to be a true test of Nebraska’s unbeaten mettle against Michigan State’s balanced firepower, with both teams vying to stake an early claim atop the conference standings.
This is a great college basketball matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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