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.
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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:
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