Preview the Jan 2 matchup between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Michigan State Spartans with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Michigan State has opened as a slight underdog in Friday night's ranked matchup at Nebraska. According to FanDuel, Michigan State is listed as a 1.5-point underdog against the Cornhuskers, with the over/under total set at 145.5 points.

Nebraska will be without quarterback Dylan Raiola in the Las Vegas Bowl vs. Utah. Here's a closer look at why and who the Huskers will play at QB:

Utah underwent a resurgence with veteran coach Kyle Whittingham leading the way. The Utes were in the playoff conversation all season long and just missed out on the Big 12 Championship Game while securing their first 10-win campaign since 2022. Utah won a combined 13 games in the two seasons between 2022 and 2025.

If you look hard enough, and maybe squint, you can find Nebraska’s true silver lining from its New Year’s Eve beatdown loss to Utah. There wasn't much to pick f

After a 44-22 loss to Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl on New Year's Eve, the turn of the calendar brings Nebraska a fresh start.

Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. ET at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Utes are 14.5-point favorites in the latest Utah vs. Nebraska odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points is 50.5. Before making any Nebraska vs. Utah picks, check out the college football predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

Nebraska’s push to strengthen its defensive front has zeroed in on one of the Midwest’s most disruptive prospects, as 4‑star defensive lineman Dylan Berymon bec