Huskers grind out victory over Spartans in the snow

Nebraska safety Antonio Reed (25) intercepts a pass from Michigan State's Rocky Lombardi at the Spartans one-yard line in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.Barret Pickering hit three fourth-quarter field goals, helping Nebraska overcome a 6-0 deficit and a staunch Michigan State defense in a 9-6 victory on a snowy Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

Nebraska fell behind 6-0 when Matt Coghlin hit his second field goal of the day with 12 minutes, 16 seconds remaining in the game.

The Huskers' first big passing play came on the first play of the ensuing drive, though, when Adrian Martinez hit Stanley Morgan for 35 yards up the seam and promptly put the hosts in field-goal range. The…