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Sat, Sep 26 · Week 4 · Conference game

Nebraska at Michigan State weather recap

NebraskaCornhuskers · 5-2 · Big Ten
31
atFinal
Michigan StateSpartans · 2-6 · Big Ten
13
Kickoff
Venue
Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, MI
TV
BTN
The short answer

It was 68°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 13 mph. Final: Nebraska 31, Michigan State 13.

Kickoff forecast (final issued)

Forecast not available yet

Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.

Typical September at the stadium: highs near 75°24°, lows near 57°14°, rain on 31% of days.

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Stadium

Spartan Stadium

Stadium page
Spartan Stadium
Location
East Lansing, MI
Surface
Grass
Roof
Open air
Field runs
north to south
Elevation
856 ft261 m
Map
Typical in September

Highs near 75°24°, lows near 57°14°. Rain on 31% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 16%, above 90°F on 1%. 10-year average.

Series history

Nebraska leads 1-0

1 meeting tracked here since 2025 · Nebraska won the last meeting (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).

Last 1 meetings
SeasonDateGameResultSite
2025Oct 4Michigan State at NebraskaNebraska 38-27Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)

Nebraska vs Michigan State: full series weather history

Game-day weather history

Recent games at Spartan Stadium

Actual kickoff weather at recent games
DateGameFinalKickoff weather
Sat, Oct 17, 2026Northwestern at Michigan State24–2145°7° · dry · 16 mph26 km/h gusts
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Illinois at Michigan State38–3776°25° · dry · 23 mph38 km/h gusts
Q&A

Nebraska at Michigan State: questions fans ask

What was the weather at Nebraska at Michigan State?

It was 68°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 13 mph. Final: Nebraska 31, Michigan State 13.

Does Spartan Stadium have a roof?

No. Spartan Stadium is an open-air stadium with a grass field, so the weather plays a part.