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Nebraska 9, Michigan State 6

The Detroit News
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez celebrates a late first down to seal a 9-6 victory over Michigan State at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018.
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez celebrates a late first down to seal a 9-6 victory over Michigan State at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018.
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Nebraska defensive backs Tre Neal (14) and Lamar Jackson celebrate a fourth-down stop late in the game as tight end Matt Sokol couldn't come up with the catch.
Nebraska defensive backs Tre Neal (14) and Lamar Jackson celebrate a fourth-down stop late in the game as tight end Matt Sokol couldn't come up with the catch.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez celebrates the victory.
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez celebrates the victory.
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Nebraska defensive back Lamar Jackson interferes with wide receiver Cody White.
Nebraska defensive back Lamar Jackson interferes with wide receiver Cody White.
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Michigan State quarterback Rocky Spartans fumbles after a sack by defensive back Antonio Reed.
Michigan State quarterback Rocky Spartans fumbles after a sack by defensive back Antonio Reed.
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Michigan State safety Xavier Henderson tackles punt returner Stanley Morgan Jr.
Michigan State safety Xavier Henderson tackles punt returner Stanley Morgan Jr.
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Nebraska defensive lineman Carlos cheers a missed field goal as holder Brian Lewerke looks on.
Nebraska defensive lineman Carlos cheers a missed field goal as holder Brian Lewerke looks on.
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Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi and running back La'Darius Jefferson (15) leap for a ball after a botched handoff.
Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi and running back La'Darius Jefferson (15) leap for a ball after a botched handoff.
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Nebraska defensive back Lamar Jackson breaks up a pass intended for Michigan State wide receiver Cody White.
Nebraska defensive back Lamar Jackson breaks up a pass intended for Michigan State wide receiver Cody White.
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Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio follows the second-half action.
Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio follows the second-half action.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez  throws over Michigan State linebacker Andrew Dowell in the second half.
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez throws over Michigan State linebacker Andrew Dowell in the second half.
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Michigan State linebacker Andrew Dowell tries to tackle Nebraska running back Maurice Washington.
Michigan State linebacker Andrew Dowell tries to tackle Nebraska running back Maurice Washington.
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Nebraska head coach Scott Frost, left, and Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio, second from right, pose with the families of late punters Mike Sadler (Michigan State) and Sam Foltz (Nebraska) during a pregame tribute Saturday. They were killed in a car accident in 2016.
Nebraska head coach Scott Frost, left, and Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio, second from right, pose with the families of late punters Mike Sadler (Michigan State) and Sam Foltz (Nebraska) during a pregame tribute Saturday. They were killed in a car accident in 2016.
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Michigan State tight end Matt Dotson can ' t hold on to the ball in the end zone in front of Nebraska defensive back Tre Neal during the first half.

Michigan State tight end Matt Dotson can't hold on to the ball in the end zone in front of Nebraska defensive back Tre Neal during the first half.
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Running back Connor Heyward drives for additional yards against linebacker Mohamed Barry.
Running back Connor Heyward drives for additional yards against linebacker Mohamed Barry.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez drops back to pass.
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez drops back to pass.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez runs against Michigan State safety David Dowell.
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez runs against Michigan State safety David Dowell.
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Nebraska running back Devine Ozigbo runs against Michigan State.
Nebraska running back Devine Ozigbo runs against Michigan State.
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Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi attempts a pass against Nebraska.
Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi attempts a pass against Nebraska.
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Michigan State tight end Matt Dotson  can't reach a pass in the end zone as Nebraska defensive back Lamar Jackson defends.
Michigan State tight end Matt Dotson can't reach a pass in the end zone as Nebraska defensive back Lamar Jackson defends.
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Michigan State running back Connor Heyward runs past a tackle attempt by Nebraska defensive back Tre Neal (14) and defensive back Lamar Jackson.
Michigan State running back Connor Heyward runs past a tackle attempt by Nebraska defensive back Tre Neal (14) and defensive back Lamar Jackson.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez  scrambles away from Michigan State defensive tackle Raequan Williams.
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez scrambles away from Michigan State defensive tackle Raequan Williams.
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Nebraska running back Maurice Washington (28) fumbles the ball as he is surrounded by Michigan State linebacker Jon Reschke (28), safety Khari Willis (27) and defensive tackle Gerald Owens.
Nebraska running back Maurice Washington (28) fumbles the ball as he is surrounded by Michigan State linebacker Jon Reschke (28), safety Khari Willis (27) and defensive tackle Gerald Owens.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez prepares to throw.
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez prepares to throw.
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Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombard throws a pass in front of Nebraska linebacker Dedrick Young II.
Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombard throws a pass in front of Nebraska linebacker Dedrick Young II.
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Michigan State wide receiver Cody White  can't catch the ball while defended by Nebraska defensive back Dicaprio Bootle.
Michigan State wide receiver Cody White can't catch the ball while defended by Nebraska defensive back Dicaprio Bootle.
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Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi throws a pass during the first half of Saturday's game.
Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi throws a pass during the first half of Saturday's game.
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Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes recovers a fumble for a turnover by Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez.
Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes recovers a fumble for a turnover by Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez.
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Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi is tackled by Nebraska defensive back Dicaprio Bootle.
Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi is tackled by Nebraska defensive back Dicaprio Bootle.
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Nebraska wide receiver Kade Warner  fumbles the ball for a turnover after a hit by Michigan State linebacker Andrew Dowell, bottom left, as safety Khari Willis (27) and linebacker Tyriq Thompson close in.
Nebraska wide receiver Kade Warner fumbles the ball for a turnover after a hit by Michigan State linebacker Andrew Dowell, bottom left, as safety Khari Willis (27) and linebacker Tyriq Thompson close in.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez fumbles the ball for a turnover after a tackle by Michigan State defensive end Jacub Panasiuk.
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez fumbles the ball for a turnover after a tackle by Michigan State defensive end Jacub Panasiuk.
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Nebraska players celebrate with kicker Barret Pickering after his field goal in the second half.
Nebraska players celebrate with kicker Barret Pickering after his field goal in the second half.
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Nebraska kicker Barret Pickering kicks the winning field goal.
Nebraska kicker Barret Pickering kicks the winning field goal.
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Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio strolls the sidelines.
Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio strolls the sidelines.
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Nebraska defensive back Tre Neal upends Michigan State running back Connor Heyward.
Nebraska defensive back Tre Neal upends Michigan State running back Connor Heyward.
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