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Michigan State's anemic offense spoils another strong defensive performance

LINCOLN, Neb. - Connor Heyward took a handoff and sprinted untouched for an 80-yard touchdown run.

That was two weeks ago in a win at Maryland. That was also the last time Michigan State scored a touchdown.

Michigan State (6-5, 4-4 Big Ten) was kept out of the end zone for the second straight game and settled for a pair of field goals in a 9-6 loss to Nebraska (4-7, 3-5) on a windy, snowy Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The defense did its part to limit the Cornhuskers to a season-low point total, but the offense hasn't reached the end zone in 131 minutes of game time since Heyward's score.