It was apparent that the Nebraska football team desperately wanted a win over Michigan State. It was also clear early on that the only way it was going to come was with a great game from the Blackshirts.
Thankfully, for Nebraska football and its faithful, the Blackshirts delivered. Boy did they ever.
On a day when snow and wind circulated the field at Memorial Stadium, points were at a premium. Neither team scored a touchdown in the 9-6 Nebraska victory, which was sealed by three fourth-quarter field goals from Barrett Pickering, including a career long with just over five minutes left.