Colandrea's two TD passes and stout defense lifts unbeaten Nebraska past Michigan State, 31-13

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- , Anthony Colandrea passed for 212 yards and two first-half touchdowns as undefeated Nebraska pulled away to a 31-13 win over mistake-prone Michigan State in the Big Ten opener for both teams on Saturday. Vincent Genatone scored twice for Nebraska (4-0, 1-0) while Mekhi Nelson rushed for 61 yards and one touchdown. Kwazi Gilmer caught three passes for 63 yards, including a 44-yard score. “Really fired up for the guys,” Cornhuskers coach Matt Rhule said. “It's a great first step.” The Cornhuskers' defense held the Spartans to 252 total yards, recorded six sacks and forced three turnovers. “We wanted to come out here and make a statement, show everybody who we are,” said defensive lineman Williams Nwaneri , who had two sacks.