The Big Ten basketball season heats up on January 2, 2025, as the No. 13 Nebraska Cornhuskers host the No. 9 Michigan State Spartans at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska aims to maintain its perfect record, currently standing at 13-0 after a commanding victory against New Hampshire earlier this week.
Forwards Rienk Mast and Pryce Sandfort have been pivotal for the Cornhuskers, each averaging 16.5 points per game this season. Their performance will be crucial as they face a formidable opponent in Michigan State, who has rebounded strongly with four consecutive victories after a setback against Duke on December 6.
Michigan State’s offense is spearheaded by guard Jeremy Fears Jr., who is contributing significantly with an average of 11.5 points and 9.3 assists per game. The matchup promises to be a thrilling contest, showcasing some of the best talent in college basketball.
Viewing Information
Fans eager to watch the game will need to turn to streaming services, as Nebraska vs. Michigan State will not air on traditional national television. The game will be available exclusively on Peacock, which offers a wide range of sports programming, including college basketball, NFL games, and more. Subscriptions start at $7.99 per month, and new subscribers can enjoy a free trial period.
For those who prefer radio coverage, the game can be heard live on SiriusXM channels 85 for Nebraska’s broadcast and 195 for Michigan State’s. New subscribers can access SiriusXM for free for the first four months, providing a chance to catch not only college basketball but also a variety of other sports.
Upcoming Schedules
Following this highly anticipated matchup, here are the upcoming games for both teams:
**Nebraska Cornhuskers:**
– January 5: at Ohio State, 18:30 ET
– January 10: at Indiana, 12:00 ET
– January 13: vs. Oregon, 21:00 ET
– January 17: at Northwestern, 16:00 ET
**Michigan State Spartans:**
– January 5: vs. USC, 20:30 ET
– January 8: vs. Northwestern, 18:30 ET
– January 13: vs. Indiana, 20:00 ET
– January 17: at Washington, TBD
As both programs look to solidify their standings in the Big Ten, the clash on January 2 is set to be a significant event in the college basketball calendar. Fans across the nation will be keenly watching to see if Nebraska can preserve its unbeaten streak against a hungry Michigan State team.
