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Michigan State Football Gallery From Loss to Nebraska

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September 30, 2026

Photo by Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

On Saturday, Michigan State football took on Nebraska to start up Pat Fitzgerald’s first time in Big Ten play in the green and white. The Spartans entered as underdogs, but a series of injuries and self-inflicted errors resulted in the team being down. A third quarter spark of life was not enough, and Michigan State football ultimately fell 31-13.

Spartan Shadows had photographer Nolan Gerou on hand, and he was able to capture some of the scenes in Spartan Stadium. For those that like his work and want to support him, @nolangerouphotography is his handle on Instagram.

: Chrishon McCray completes his spectacular one-handed catch against Nebraska. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Pat Fitzgerald coaches his team up against Nebraska. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Kenneth Williams returns a kick for Michigan State football. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Alessio Milivojevic rolls out against Nebraska. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jaziun Patterson runs through a tackle attempt by Nebraska. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Kai Rios runs after a catch. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Pat Fitzgerald expresses displeasure with a referee. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Pat Fitzgerald continues his disagreement with a referee. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Nick Sharpe dances in the end zone. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: The Spartan flagbearer celebrates Michigan State’s score. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jayden Savoury completes an acrobatic catch against Nebraska. It would later be whistled back. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jayden Savoury celebrates a spectacular catch for Michigan State football. Ultimately, it would be whistled back with some controversy. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Nebraska’s Vincent Genatone (30) celebrates a touchdown. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jordan Hall exits Spartan Stadium in a cart in what could be his final game as a Spartan. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Jonathan Granby (17) runs in pursuit during a kickoff play. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: The Michigan State dance team performs during the Spartan football matchup against Nebraska. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Caleb Wheatland completes a tackle against Nebraska. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Anthony Colandrea releases a pass for Nebraska football. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Mikeshun Beeler (52) starts to jump to deflect a Anthony Colandrea pass. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Caleb Wheatland (44) and Mikeshun Beeler (52) celebrate following a play. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Cam Edwards (middle on crutches) works his way back to the Spartan sideline. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Luke Lindenmeyer celebrates a first down against Michigan State football. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

: Andrew Genatone leaps for the end zone in the waning seconds of the first half against MSU. Nolan Gerou, Spartan Shadows

Emmett Matasovsky

Michigan State Media and Information Management Class of '22. Emmett covers primarily football, recruiting, and basketball for Spartan Shadows, alongside writing for Detroit Lions on SI. He has also written for Spartan Avenue, Basic Blues, and Hail WV.